Snub off: Michael Jackson's UK fans can now attend his funeral by entering a draw - but they'll have to compete with half a billion others for tickets!
After the outrage amongst Michael Jackson's army of UK fans yesterday, when they were told that only Americans could apply for tickets to Tuesday’s public memorial service, they have now been allowed to attend.In a swift U-turn last night, the promoters AEG Live updated their website to allow Jackson admirers from all over the world the chance to go to the service. Workers set up signs in front of the Staples Center in Los Angeles ahead of Jackson's funeral on Tuesday Mammoth send off: UK fans are now allowed to attend michael jackson 's memorial service but, along with US fans, had to enter a draw for 17,500 free tickets. So far half a billion have applied Many fans had said the singer himself would be horrified at the ban on the British – especially as he had chosen the UK to stage his comeback concerts. But now all fans can apply online for free tickets and 17,500 will be randomly selected. A total of 11,000 fans will be allowed into 20,000 capacity St...

