Just under 31 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television. Nielsen Media Research says that’s a smaller audience than for Princess Diana’s funeral or President Barack Obama’s inauguration - but it’s still impressive in today’s TV world. Millions more watched video streams on their computers.

Los Angeles city officials say $1.4 million was spent to provide security, traffic control and other services surrounding Michael Jackson’s memorial service.

Los Angeles city officials say $1.4 million was spent to provide security, traffic control and other services surrounding Michael Jackson’s memorial service.

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar’s memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats. Rowe is the mother of Jackson’s two oldest children.

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar’s memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats. Rowe is the mother of Jackson’s two oldest children.

Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week.

Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week.