Michael Jackson fans crash memorial website
Michael Jackson fans crash memorial website
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Saturday, 04, Jul 2009 10:17
A website set up for fans to register for Michael Jackson's memorial crashed as millions attempted to log on.
Fans from all over the world have until 18:00 BST Saturday to register for one of the 17,500 tickets available to the public for the memorial, which will be held at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles.
The centre had been used by Jackson to rehearse for his run of 50 shows at the O2 Arena in London.
Initially the tickets were only available in pairs to US residents, but an outcry from fans across the world led organisers AEG to change the site so anyone can apply.
But the site collapsed after being bombarded with half a billion hits by yesterday morning, according to the Jackson family.
Tributes at Tuesday's memorial service are expected to be led by Diana Ross, who the Jackson family have asked to sing his 1995 hit You Are Not Alone.
Ms Ross had known Michael since he was a child and he named her as a guardian to his three children if his mother was unable to take care of them.
Liz Taylor is to read a eulogy at the ceremony.
Other famous guests expected to attend the service include President Obama, Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake and Stevie Wonder.
The memorial will also be shown live on TV.