NAMES+FACES: 31 million saw Jackson tribute

Slightly more than 31 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television Tuesday. Nielsen Media Research says that's a smaller audience than watched Princess Diana's 1997 funeral (33.2 million) and President Barack Obama's inauguration (38 million). Millions more watched video streams of the Jackson program on their computers. The memorial was carried live on 18 networks, including all the big broadcasters and cable news stations.

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05:00 on July 9 2009

Jay-Z displays effortless cool, honors Jackson

Chicago Tribune — On the same day that fans and celebrities alike congregated for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles, Jay-Z paid tribute to the departed pop star in front of... more info

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05:01 on July 9 2009

The 37th Chamber 07.09.09: One More For Old Times Sake Pt. 2

411 Mania — Part 2 looks at how we should help the younger generation get into hip-hop, and a final goodbye to Michael Jackson. more info

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04:50 on July 9 2009