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  • Lionel Richie performs ‘Jesus Is Love’ at the Michael Jackson memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles (July 7, 2009)
  • Katherine and Paris Jackson at the Michael Jackson public memorial, July 7, 2009
  • Joe Jackson and Katherine arrive with Michael’s son Prince Michael at the public memorial service held at the Staples Center on July 7, 2009
  • Joe Jackson and Janet Jackson take their seats at the Michael Jackson public memorial at the Staples Center

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    Lionel Richie performs ‘Jesus Is Love’ at the Michael Jackson memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles (July 7, 2009)

  • Katherine Jackson and Paris Jackson at the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, July 7, 2009 (pool photo: Reuters)

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    Joe Jackson and Katherine arrive with Michael’s son Prince Michael at the public memorial service held at the Staples Center on July 7, 2009

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    Joe Jackson and Janet Jackson take their seats at the Michael Jackson public memorial at the Staples Center

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Michael Jackson’s Memorial Takes A Spiritual Turn

Lionel Richie performs ‘Jesus Is Love’ at the Michael Jackson memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles (July 7, 2009)

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s public memorial started out more spiritual than spectacular Tuesday, opening with a church choir singing as his golden casket was laid in front of the stage and a shaft of light evoking a cross as Lionel Richie gave a gospel-infused performance.

Pastor Lucious W. Smith of the Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena gave the invocation, followed by Mariah Carey singing the opening performance with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5 ballad “I’ll Be There,” a duet with Trey Lorenz.

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Stars Tweet Thoughts On Michael Jackson Public Memorial

Jordin Sparks and John Mayer arrive at ‘One Splendid Evening’ benefiting VH1 Save The Music Foundation

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The stars gathered to remember Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday – and many were Tweeting through the tears.

“I hope I did him proud,” Usher Tweeted after his performance of “Gone Too Soon” during the ceremony. “That was the most emotional performance of my life… rest in peace Michael. you will always be in my heart.”

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Family & Friends Attend Michael Jackson’s Service At Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Joe Jackson departs the Jackson family compound for the memorial service for his son, pop singer Michael Jackson, on July 7, 2009 in Encino, California

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The family and close friends of Michael Jackson attended a service for the late singer at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Tuesday morning, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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Los Angeles Braces For Michael Jackson’s Final Act

Gilbert Guaydacan, of Bakerfield, Calif., pays his respects at a large poster at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, July 6, 2009, where the memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson will be held on Tuesday

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson’s last show.

As in Jackson’s life, Tuesday’s public memorial at the downtown Staples Center includes the spectacle surrounding the show — legal drama, screaming fans, star power, live worldwide broadcast, unsavory accusations, even a parade of elephants — all adding up to what could be the biggest celebrity send-off of all time.

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Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson & More To Participate In Michael Jackson Memorial

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson

July 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson, Smokey Robinson and John Mayer are among the superstar guests set to participate in Tuesday’s public Michael Jackson Memorial, the Jackson family announced in a statement to Access Hollywood.

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Glam Slam: Makeup Mondays - Here Comes The Blushing Bride!

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga arrive to the 2009 Grammy Awards

June 15, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

What do Jennifer Hudson, Rachel Bilson, Claire Danes and Calista Flockhart have in common? They are all engaged!

Every bride - celebrity or not - wants to look her best and we’re kicking off a week of wedding Glam Slams with wedding makeup tips straight from Celebrity Makeup Artist Laura Geller. A wedding makeup wizard, she’s made over 5,000 brides look beautiful on their big day!

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Report: Jennifer Hudson 7-Months Pregnant

Jennifer Hudson talks with Access Hollywood (March 2009)

June 01, 2009

CHICAGO, Ill

She’s already earned an Oscar and a Grammy, but Jennifer Hudson’s next major feat will reportedly be motherhood.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the former “Dreamgirls” star is expecting her first child with fiance, former reality star and aspiring wrestler David Otunga.

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Jennifer Hudson Reschedules Tour Dates Due To Vocal Strain

Jennifer Hudson performs on opening night of her first solo tour at the Palace Theatre in Albany, N.Y.

May 05, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jennifer Hudson has had to reschedule dates on her current co-headlining tour with Robin Thicke over vocal issues.

“Due to strain found on her vocal chords, Jennifer Hudson has been instructed by her doctor to go on vocal rest,” her rep said in a statement to Access Hollywood.

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Jennifer Hudson Gives Chicago Concert For First Time Since Family Murders

Jennifer Hudson performs at the Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago, Saturday, April 25, 2009

April 27, 2009

CHICAGO, Illinois

Oscar and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson has given her first hometown concert since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were murdered in Chicago last year.

Hudson sang Saturday night at a theater in Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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