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‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ To Open Worldwide

October 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

When Michael Jackson died in June, he was just days away from launching a 50-show run of comeback concerts in London.

Now, video footage of preparations for those performances have become “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” a documentary opening worldwide Tuesday.

Michael Jackson’s Memorial Takes A Spiritual Turn

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.

Michael Jackson’s Children, Backing Singers Perform ‘We Are The World’

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s backing singers and dancers from what were to be his upcoming concerts in London took the stage at his Staples Center memorial for a stirring rendition of “We Are The World,” the late King of Pop’s charity anthem on Tuesday.

Stars Tweet Thoughts On Michael Jackson Public Memorial

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.”

10:12 AM PDT - Michael Jackson Memorial Begins

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles.

Smokey Robinson opened the memorial Tuesday morning in the Staples Center arena by reading comments from Jackson friends.

LAPD Chief: Michael Jackson’s Casket Will Be At Public Memorial

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton says Michael Jackson’s casket will be headed to Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for the singer’s public memorial on Tuesday morning, according to the Associated Press.

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

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.

Report: Michael Jackson Family Members Gather At Forest Lawn For Private Viewing

July 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

La Toya Jackson was among the family members who gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Monday night for a private viewing of the late Michael Jackson, according to KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles.