October 28. 2009

According to reports, Michael Jackson's mom, Katherine, was absent from the premiere of the documentary movie "This Is It" showcasing his last rehearsals, for his ill-fated tour of the same name.

Jackson never made it to the tour, overdosing on copious amounts of prescription pills and illegally administered anesthetic, days before the tour was to begin.

Numerous entertainers showed up for the premiere, such as Jennifer Lopez: