« Kim K. Shops At Chanel! | Main | Powerful Intravenous Sedative Found In Jackson's House... »
X17 XCLUSIVE - Preparations Under Way At Neverland
Posted on Tue Jun 30, 2009 05:20 PM PDT
We reported earlier that the King of Pop will return to Neverland Ranch, his Santa Barbara estate, on Thursday morning for a public viewing the day later. (A private service is scheduled for Sunday, two days after that, as July 4th falls in between.)
X17 photogs just got off a 2-hour flight to the ranch and we can confirm that preparations are indeed underway... An X17 photographer tells us:
- "There were at least thirty workers preparing the grounds for the big event. There were landscapers outside, people coming in and out, cleaning and preparing the house. And there was a police cruiser on the property, monitoring the perimeter."
Sounds like a lot of activity going on! While we understand the need for fans to say their goodbyes to MJ, we can't help but wonder... how will this all go down? The area is certain to be flooded with people wanting to pay their respects - but can security keep the chaos under control? And should such a viewing even have been allowed? And what about that 30-car LAPD escort just to get the body up there? Are us taxpayers paying for that?!
Our photographer adds: "All the carnival rides have been removed. The grass was finally being watered. The place was bustling with activity but it was definitely coming together - this old, dead property is coming alive again."
Neverland is about to turn into Graceland! Stay tuned for pix and more info, coming ASAP!
Let's just hope the Jackson family gets to say their goodbyes the way they wish to...
Jermaine Jackson Believes In Flower Power - Apr 13, 2011
Jermaine Jackson Says Ex Wife Alejandra Lived "Twenty-One Years For Free" At Jackson Family Estate - Apr 05, 2011
Michael Jackson's Kids Make A Rare Public Appearance To Support Disaster Relief In Japan - Apr 02, 2011
Dr. Conrad Murray Looks Calm And Collected Before Facing Trial - Mar 29, 2011
Michael Jackson's Music Lives On With Release Of Hollywood Tonight Video - Mar 10, 2011
SEE THE GALLERY 
Neverland Prepares For Jacko's Memorial
Comments
how ironic, the last place he wanted to be after all the molestation charges. he ran away, they bring him back dead. yahoo!
Great. Another place for white trash to congregate for decades to come. Both may have been great musicians, but this crap is exploitation.
All of this is OK as long as his kids get the profit and NOT his parents, or Al Sharpton, or Jesse Jackson
THIS MESSAGE IS TO ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND JOURNALISTS FOR X17!!!
Please find out what low life scumbag (for lack of a better word)took that last picture and sold it to OK! magazine!!! You guys have resources. Find that person and hang them out to dry! What a horrible thing to do to his family and fans in his last moments. He did not want to be remembered that way and we as the ones who loved him do not want that image in our brains. All of you paps people should band together and show some respect. Find the photographer, turn your cameras on the CEO and Editor, all the way down, at OK! magazine and show the people what a disgusting magazine they are. Shut them down! You have the resources to do it. Sorry, but I just could not believe that that picture was posted and it has been on my mind all day.
And on a softer note.... May you rest in peace, Michael Jackson, because the only peace you found on earth was with your children. You gave so much to so many and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will miss you.
I lost weight by taking all natural ACAI-eez, and working out on an empty stomach each morning. ACAI-eez helps to suppress the appetite, increase metabolism and liver function, and gives you a real natural energy boost. I have already lost sixteen pounds and you can too! I get their buy 3 get 1 free special available at www.acai-eez.com
HOLLY !! If u watch the video JM leaving in the Ambulance u can see a guy/Girl i think in a Red Shirt!!
I bet thats the Ass Hole that took it.....
Thats just as bad as Elvis in his coffin SICK SICK SICK!!!! ET i think was the first to show that Pic!!
Neverland Will Likley Be the next Graceland!!
They can make money!!
Awww sweeeeeeet!!! Pool party!!! Rock on!!! Last one in is a rotten egg!!!
please fix the photo albums you web is not showing them properly
^^^please upgrade your ghetto ass computer fool!
it will be good him at his home town.
Oh man..HOW can you ask if "us taxpayers are paying for that"? That was really mean. You don't even wanna pay for his funeral while his DEATH is paying your sallories? Disguisting.
I live in Santa Ynez and I'm shocked that they would even bring him back here. Santa Barbara County does not have wonderful memories of MJ!
Holly I hope you are that outraged over the photos of his embalmed corpse that will be out after the funeral!
..........................
1123 Right on point!
Yes, MJ's death was a shock, yes, I feel sorry for the children and his mother and siblings. No, I do not think the taxpayers should pay for police escort over what would normally be paid for a police excorted funeral for a normal person. I feel that all this hubaloo about his death is awful. Speculation as to the cause, etc. It is plain that MJ was killing himself over the years with all the surgeries (and you cannot convince me that he hadn't had any work done!) and all the drugs. It was obvious that he was under nourished. Get over it people, he is dead. Mourn for awhile and then get on with life! I cannot cry over MJ's death, I didn't personally know him. Yes, I enjoy his music, but I will not run out and buy his cd's and memorabilia. I will not go to his viewing, I will not place flowers in front of his house, I will not watch it on TV. Get over it!
You fat ass paps don't even pay taxes, so I don't know what you're complaining about!
Holly, what pics & video are you talking about?
fox news reports jackson family wants to have open coffin for fans! not a good ideal!
I belienve that michael jackson should be buried at Neverland because at some point in his life before all the accusations he adored neverland, his own little world to be himself, I reckon that the best place for him to be buried is under his "favorite tree" which he would climb to give him inspiration to write the wonderful music which he shared with all of us! I love you Michael always and foreverXXOO