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Michael Jackson 'This Is It' Trailer To Premiere During VMAs

Documentary preview will debut on MTV during the live broadcast, airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.

Though Michael Jackson is gone, the King of Pop will be front and center during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. Not only will his sister Janet make a musical tribute to her brother with a special appearance to help open the show, but we can now reveal that viewers will get their first look at the MJ documentary "This Is It" during the live broadcast, when the trailer premieres on MTV.

Drawn from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage and produced with the full support of Jackson's family, "This Is It" chronicles the last three months of the superstar's life as he sought to stage a series of 50 sold-out comeback concerts at London's O2 arena. The documentary shows MJ developing the show and rehearsing a number of songs during his final days. "This Is It" is directed by Kenny Ortega, Jackson's creative partner and the director of the planned O2 stage show. Sony Pictures plans to release the film in theaters for a limited two-week engagement, starting on October 28.

MTV will also exclusively premiere an extended trailer for another hotly anticipated fall movie, "New Moon," the second installment of the "Twilight" vampire franchise. Stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be on hand to debut the footage. "New Moon" co-star Ashley Greene will also be at the show, serving as MTV News' fashion correspondent on the red carpet during the preshow, which airs at 8 p.m. ET.

The VMAs will be hosted for the second year in a row by British comedian Russell Brand. The evening's performers include Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Pink, Taylor Swift and Muse. Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove are set to present awards.

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Poster released for Michael Jackson's concert film This Is It

Promotional material made available today for the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It shows a composite of colourful images of the singer rehearsing for his comeback tour, superimposed on a full-size image of the star in a familiar pose. It includes the tagline: "Michael Jackson's This Is It. Like you've never seen him before."

1. Movie: This Is It
2. Production year: 2009
3. Country: USA
4. Directors: Kenny Ortega
5. Cast: Michael Jackson
6. More on this film

This Is It, directed by Jackson's creative partner and tour co-ordinator, Kenny Ortega, will be released for a limited two-week period. Billed as a rare, behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer, the film will chronicle the period from April to June 2009, during which Jackson was rehearsing for his proposed 50-date O2 Arena stint, due to begin in July.

Ortega, who has also directed the High School Musical films, said: It's a very private, exclusive look into a creative genius's world. This Is It may go down as the greatest concert that no-one got a chance to see, but with this film, we get a rare portrait of Michael as he prepares for his final curtain call and what I believe was going to be his master work."

The PG-rated film will make its debut on 28 October, with tickets going on sale almost a month earlier, on 27 September. It's release date was jointly negotiated between promoters AEG Live and Columbia Pictures, with 80% of the profit going to Jackson's children, according to reports.

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In Pics:King of Pop Michael Jackson Burial

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Michael Jackson's Children Pay Respects to Father

Michael Jackson's three children were in attendance at tonight's funeral service for their father. Prince Michael, Paris, and "Blanket" joined family and friends in tribute to Jackson.

Jackson's children began the service by placing a bejeweled crown on top of their father's casket, the Associated Press reports.

Attendees were given a program to commemorate the life of their dear friend, father, brother, and son. The King of Pop was buried tonight at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California more than two months after his untimely death.

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Exclusive: Program from Michael Jackson's Burial

Only ET can show you the program from Michael Jackson's private burial service.

Jackson will be laid to rest Thursday night in a sunset service.

Keep checking back throughout the day for more.

-- ET ONLINE

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Thousands Of Fans Celebrate Michael Jackson’s 51st B-Day In New York

Despite rain, fans of the late Michael Jackson came out -- in the thousands -- to celebrate what would've been his 51st birthday in New York on Saturday (August 29) to remember one of music's greatest talents ever.

Organized by filmmaker Spike Lee, the celebration in Prospect Park had thousands of fans dancing in the rain, all while decked out in MJ gear.

From white gloves and fedoras, to memorial t-shirts and buttons, it was like the late King of Pop was alive and well.

"51 years ago, he was born into the world," Lee said, according to New York's Daily News. "I'm like everybody else -- somebody who loved his talent. We're here to celebrate Michael Jackson."

While attendees danced, DJs played Jackson's music -- spanning over his 30-plus year career, from his early stuff with the Jackson Five to his final tracks.

Lee even had a birthday cake made -- a giant white birthday cake that read "Happy Birthday Michael Jackson" in red frosting. Balloons floated in the sky as well.

According to the Associated Press, the event was originally planned as "a block-party-style gathering for 2,000 in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park," but was relocated to Prospect Park to accommodate a bigger crowd.

"I've been into Michael Jackson since I was 1 year old," one 39-year-old fan, who wore a silver sequin glove on one hand, told the Daily News. "I've always, always celebrated his birthday."

"I don't even remember life without him," actor Tracy Morgan said at Saturday's party. "Michael Jackson was everything."

"Happy birthday, Michael!" another fan yelled. "I wasn't able to go to one of his concerts, but I'll always remember this concert."

Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest just over two months ago after his doctor, Conrad Murray, gave him a lethal drug cocktail at his rented Bel Air estate in June.

The death was ruled a homicide last week.

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Google Logo Remembers Michael Jackson’s Birthday

Google’s August 29th logo notes Michael Jackson’s birthday. google-jackson-logo

Google has commemorated birthdays of many famous people and events, such as Luciano Pavarotti, Lego, and Dr. Seuss.

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500 Brits Wish Michael Jackson a Happy Birthday

A group of well-choreographed Michael Jackson fans -- about 500 to be exact -- gathered in Leicester, U.K. to wish Michael Jackson a happy 51st birthday by re-enacting his famous "Thriller" video.

According to the group, they think they've set some sort of world record.

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Spike Lee Hosts Massive Michael Jackson B-Day Celebration

Dancing Michael Jackson fans reportedly numbering in the thousands filled up a New York park where director Spike Lee hosted a ceremonial birthday bash for the late King of Pop, who would have turned 51 on Saturday.

The party-goers danced beneath a shower of rain in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as a DJ spun Jackson's classic songs, says the Associated Press.

"I was just like everyone else. I loved his talent," Lee said.

Known for films such as 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Inside Man,' Lee also directed Jackson's music video for "They Don't Care About Us."

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