VH1 News — Mariah Carey got Michael Jackson's memorial service off to an emotional start by singing "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz. more info

Newsday — We're live-blogging the Michael Jackson memorial as celebrities like Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson perform. more info

Newsday — We're live-blogging the Michael Jackson memorial as celebrities like Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson perform. more info

Stereogum — As with most events in the final act of his life, the King Of Pop's memorial today at Los Angeles' Staples Center comes with pomp, overwhelming media attention, and of course, controversy. The star-studded event -- promising appearances from Stevi... more info

NME — Queen Latifah speaks of pop star's influence on African American community more info

PopSugar UK — Michael Jackson's memorial service takes place in Los Angeles today at the Staples Center. Performers celebrating Michael's life and career include Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, and Britain's Got Talent's Shahee... more info

VH1 Blog — VH1’s theFABlife is teaming up with AOL’s Popeater to live blog the Michael Jackson memorial. Watch a live stream of the entire event starting at 12PM EST and comment on all of the speakers (Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III) and performer... more info

PopSugar — The circus has begun surrounding Michael Jackson's funeral events today in Los Angeles. Fans from around the world are pouring in to pay their respects, though only 17,500 were lucky enough to win tickets in the lottery to attend. Last night the Jack... more info

VH1 Blog — Brace yourself for one of the most memorable days of the decade. Michael Jackson’s body will be on display at the Staples Center in a gold coffin. A slew of artists will be on hand to tribute the King of Pop, including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Car... more info

MTV.com News — List of Staples Center celebrity attendees grows, but performers have not been confirmed.By James Montgomery Justin Timberlake Photo: Chris Jackson/ Getty Images With just hours to go before the Michael Jackson memorial service packs the S... more info