A judge on Monday removed Michael Jackson's mother as administrator of his estate, a day before a gala memorial service to which more than one million people sought tickets.

A judge Monday removed Michael Jackson's mother as administrator of his estate as Los Angeles went into lockdown for a star-studded memorial service to which more than 1.5 million people were denied seats.

The details of Michael Jackson's 2002 will are to be examined in a Los Angeles courtroom here Monday as authorities ramp up preparations for the music superstar's memorial service.

Former Jackson biz associate: Debbie Rowe is confirmed to attend singer's memorial service. Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service.

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service.

The details of Michael Jackson's 2002 will are to be examined in a Los Angeles court-room here on Monday as authorities ramp up preparations for the music superstar's memorial service.

The details of Michael Jackson's 2002 will are to be examined in a Los Angeles court-room as authorities ramp up preparations for the music superstar's memorial service.

Police renewed appeals for Michael Jackson fans to stay away from the pop icon's memorial service after 1.6 million devotees scrambled for tickets to the event.

Police renewed appeals for Michael Jackson fans to stay away from the pop icon's memorial service after 1.6 million devotees scrambled for tickets to the event.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Details of Michael Jackson's public memorial remained under wraps on Sunday as Los Angeles police braced for a huge crowd of fans expected to turn out and again warned those without tickets to stay away.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans celebrated Sunday after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans celebrated Sunday after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, fans began to celebrate Sunday after winning coveted tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center.

1.6 million fans on edge as Michael Jackson memorial tickets winners are being notified. Who's getting the tickets?

Who's getting the tickets?

Los Angeles police say Michael Jackson's family is planning a private ceremony at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.