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*It's over for House Resolution 600 – the legislation introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas that would have proclaimed Michael Jackson as an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday denied the resolution because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life, she explained.

Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."

Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.

There is an article in the New York Post that attempts to take the “veils” off of Michael Jackson’s children by using interviews from “friends of the family.”

The NY Post and all those willing to be affiliated with this story should be ashamed of themselves for, essentially, attacking Michael Jackson’s kids and making an attempt to care about the well-being of the children.

The story is entitled, “Lifting the Veil On Jacko’s Kids: Inside Their Strange & Amazing Fantasy Lives At Neverland”. The children are OFF LIMITS Post! It’s despicable to talk about them this way because these so-called friends of the family are questionable to say the least.

To “tabloid” these children, and their Dad isn’t even cold in the ground, is even low for the Post’s standards.

Emma Watson, Hermione in the "Harry Potter" films, appeared on "Late Night" with David Letterman Wednesday night to promote the latest episode in the series.

On July 4th, Steve McNair, 36, was found dead, shot multiple times, along with a woman, later identified as Sahel Kazemi, 20. It later turned out that McNair, a married man, had been dating Kazemi, and it now appears likely this was a murder-suicide.

For those of us growing up in the 70s - at least those of us who were allowed to watch TV - the iconic Ilikai Hotel was the epitome of glamorous Waikiki Beach, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

*Well what can you say about Bill O’Reilly that hasn’t already been said? He is up to his normal racist tactics, but this time he’s really gone too far to disrespect yet another person who has given him his reason to have a job.

He should be ashamed of himself for defiling the memory of Michael Jackson regarding the amount of “adulation” he received.

He also has the audacity to chastise Hazel Dukes, New York’s NAACP President and Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush (D) for the “vile things” they said about Congressman Peter King (R) (his friend) who immediately denounced Michael Jackson as a “low life”, “pedophile”, “pervert”, and ”child molester” after his death. If they labeled him a racist, they hit that nail on the head.

Click over to view and decide for yourself.

*After Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the family hosted special guests at a repast held in The Grand Ballroom of the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Here's the full account from Us Weekly:

Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7, all sat in the "VIP" area at a kid's table that included all the Jackson cousins and relatives. There were around 15 kids at the table, with ages ranging from 7-17. (Blanket was probably the youngest in the group.)

Jackson's children seemed very close with their cousins, as they all were playing and goofing around. At one point, Prince Michael pulled out his cell phone. It looked like he was playing a game on it; he then passed it along to one of his cousins.

Sarah Palin's announcement that she would be resigning has given David Letterman new life. On Tuesday he unveiled the Top Ten Messages On Sarah Palin's Answering Machine:

It's apparently a bad week for stars of classic sitcoms. First Joyce Dewitt of "Three's Company" was arrested for DUI, and now Eddie Mekka, formerly Carmine Ragusa of "Laverne and Shirley" has suffered the same fate.

Richard Gere stars in a Hollywood remake of Japan's long-cherished story of Hachiko, a faithful dog that died at a train station waiting for its master.

*The public memorial service for Michael Jackson on Tuesday featured memorable performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and others, but it was the King of Pop's 11-year-old daughter who left the biggest impression with mourners inside of the Staples Center and the billions watching around the world.

As the star-studded tribute concluded, Jackson’s children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7, took the stage during a group performance of “Heal the World.” After the song, Paris gave an impromptu speech from the stage surrounded by the Jackson family.

“I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine,” she said through tears. “And I just want to say I love him so much.”

She then broke down into the arms of her aunt Janet Jackson before the entire Jackson family surrounded them. It was one of the first times any of Jackson's children had ever been heard publicly.

If you didn't see it, just click over to view it.

David Letterman can sometimes bring out the funniest things from his guests by simply listening.

But, this guest, Sasha Baron Cohen, better known as Bruno these days or the guy who put his bare ass in Eminem’s face, is quite easy with the laughs.

Borat, er Bruno, explains to David Letterman how he was able to find and sit down and actually talk with a terrorist.

Click over to see it. he's hilarious:

The Internet managed to weather the storm of Michael Jackson video watching on Tuesday. Starting at 10 AM PDT (with some streams starting earlier), coverage began on a number of sites.

Britney Spears appeared in a bunch of cute ads for "Candies". All of them look quite photo-shopped, but then again, she is so naturally beautiful so she can get away with it.

Queen Latifah, one of the many celebrities that paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the singer's public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday- said how much she loved and admired the King of Pop.

What will probably be the most viewed funeral of all time will take place at 10AM PDT, 1PM EDT today, as Michael Jackson's funeral takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For those people not lucky enough to win the ticket lottery for 8,750 tickets, or not rich enough to buy them off of eBay or Craigslist, how to watch, particularly if one is at work?

*Word to the paparazzi. You might wanna leave MiJac's ex-wife and baby mama, Debbie owe, alone. That's because this is one woman who flat out DOESN'T like you and has no problem letting you know it.

After seeing footage of her handling the paps in her city of Lancaster, CA on Sunday when they bum-rushed her coming out of a restaurant, it's clear she will rip somebody a new a-hole.

Kinda makes you wonder how this chick and Michael hooked up in the first place. Hell, after seeing her go off on the paps, we think he should've hired her as his personal bodyguard, too. Anyway, click over to watch the action.

*Mariah Carey, Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Lionel Richie are among the celebrities confirmed to participate in Michael Jackson's memorial service this morning at L.A.'s Staples Center. And according to reports, even Michael's body will be there.

Also announced to attend: Ron Boyd (family friend); Andrae Crouch Choir; Berry Gordy; Justin Timberlake; Gladys Knight; Diana Ross; Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on "Britain’s Got Talent"); Magic Johnson; Martin Luther King III; Bernice A. King; John Mayer; Lionel Richie; Smokey Robinson; Rev. Al Sharpton; Brooke Shields; Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend) and Stevie Wonder.

At press time, there was no official word on the stars' specific roles at the service, but TMZ.com quoted "multiple sources" who said Mariah Carey will perform the Jackson 5 classic, "I'll Be There," which she sang famously in an "Unplugged" special for MTV. Also, word is that for the finale, Jermaine Jackson will sing one of Michael's favorite songs, "Smile."

"Come and knock on our door ..." That's the intro to the theme song from "Three's Company." And that's the show that actress Joyce Dewitt, 60, is best known for, playing Janet Wood AKA third banana on the show.

A New York congressman, Rep. Peter King, said in a YouTube video that Michael Jackson is "glorifying" a "low-life" while ignoring the efforts of teachers, police officers, firefighters, veterans and volunteers.