Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to rest in private funeral service

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to rest

GLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.

More than two months his death, Michael Jackson was entombed at a private ceremony before more than 200 family and friends Thursday night. The service was delayed more than an hour by his family’s tardy arrival at Forest Lawn Glendale.

Celebrities including 77-year-old Elizabeth Taylor waited in the stubborn heat for the outdoor service that was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at the ceremony, and Gladys Knight performed. Just before 10 p.m., Sharpton posted on his Twitter page that “Michael Jackson has been laid to rest.”