This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8150379.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
LA to foot Jackson memorial bill LA to foot Jackson memorial bill
(about 3 hours later)
The city of Los Angeles will pay the costs of policing Michael Jackson's memorial concert, its mayor has said.The city of Los Angeles will pay the costs of policing Michael Jackson's memorial concert, its mayor has said.
"This is a world-class city and we provide fire and police protection," said Antonio Villaraigosa."This is a world-class city and we provide fire and police protection," said Antonio Villaraigosa.
City council officials have suggested Jackson's family and promoter AEG Live should pay some of the $1.4m (£860,000) needed for police and traffic control.City council officials have suggested Jackson's family and promoter AEG Live should pay some of the $1.4m (£860,000) needed for police and traffic control.
But Mr Villaraigosa said that "the idea we would charge the family for a funeral is nonsensical".But Mr Villaraigosa said that "the idea we would charge the family for a funeral is nonsensical".
The mayor was on holiday in South Africa a week ago when more than 17,000 fans flocked to downtown Los Angeles to watch the public memorial.The mayor was on holiday in South Africa a week ago when more than 17,000 fans flocked to downtown Los Angeles to watch the public memorial.
In his absence a website was set up encouraging public donations to help cover the costs of last Tuesday's event at the Staples Center.In his absence a website was set up encouraging public donations to help cover the costs of last Tuesday's event at the Staples Center.
'Hard decisions''Hard decisions'
Meanwhile, AEG Live's chief executive has revealed he wants to stage a one-off London tribute concert featuring the Jacksons and other artists.Meanwhile, AEG Live's chief executive has revealed he wants to stage a one-off London tribute concert featuring the Jacksons and other artists.
Speaking to 6 Music, Randy Phillips said "hard decisions" would need to made if the event was to take place on what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. Speaking to 6 Music, Randy Phillips said "hard decisions" would need to be made if the event was to take place on what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday.
"What we're thinking about is one massive tribute that's broadcast around the globe," he said."What we're thinking about is one massive tribute that's broadcast around the globe," he said.
However, he played down reports that a concert was already in the works featuring such artists as Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake.However, he played down reports that a concert was already in the works featuring such artists as Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake.
Mr Phillips also rejected calls for AEG to reimburse LA authorities for the costs incurred by last week's memorial.Mr Phillips also rejected calls for AEG to reimburse LA authorities for the costs incurred by last week's memorial.
"I think the city should cover these costs," he said. "[When] someone of this fame dies, do you not give them a proper funeral?""I think the city should cover these costs," he said. "[When] someone of this fame dies, do you not give them a proper funeral?"