On this day in 1984, singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Michael Jackson, won a record 8 Grammy Awards. Album of the Year — Thriller Record of the Year — Beat It Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male — Thriller Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male — Billie Jean Best R&B Song (awarded to songwriter) — Billie Jean Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male — Beat It Best Video Album — Thriller Best Recording for... 

The much hyped and much anticipated public memorial for Michael Jackson was held today at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. All things considered, it went off without a hitch. There were no reports of anything super crazy going on with the fans; in fact, the crowds were much smaller than the LAPD prepared for. A little after 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Michael Jackson’s casket – gold and covered in roses – was carried into...