Hadley Freeman takes in the Staples Centre tribute to the King of Pop, from the good to the bad to the oddEver since he was a child, Michael Jackson dutifully performed on stage for his family and fans. Today they made sure they got one more show out of him, death be damned. And so, 12 days after he died, his golden casket was driven from the memorial home and wheeled onto the stage in the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles. The effect was no doubt intended to be funeral but it was often mor...
Star Online, Malaysia — HONG KONG (AP): Michael Jackson fans around the world said Tuesday they would join in mourning the pop legend in solidarity with the thousands attending the official memo... more info
Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP): 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... more info
Rolling Stone — Downtown Los Angeles is bracing for a massive onslaught of mourners hoping to get anywhere near the Michael Jackson all-star memorial later today. The 8,000 or so lucky r... more info
Starpulse — Michael Jackson's family has confirmed the King of Pop will be laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills two hours before his memorial at the S... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s casket will take center stage at the King of Pop’s memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center later today, according to TMZ and the Today sho... more info
Perez Hilton — One of Michael Jackson's closest friends and confidants, Dame Elizabeth Taylor will not be attending today's public memorial for the late King of Pop.
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VH1 News — Michael Jackson's family gathered on Monday night at the Forest Lawn cemetery, hours before the singer's public and private memorial services were set to begin. more info
MTV.com News — It's still unknown whether Michael Jackson's body will be transported to the Staples Center.By Gil Kaufman and Jayson Rodriguez
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E! Online — Whitney Houston's latest "I love Michael" may have been offered up in passing, but the chart-topping diva—along with so many others—had already stopped to d... more info
The Newsroom — Build up to Michael Jackson memorial continues; Joyce DeWitt arrested for drunken driving; Paula Abdul invited to return to 'American Idol'. (July 7) more info
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Katherine Jackson, Michael's mother and current guardian of his children, was seen at a nail salon yesterday in Woodland Hills. ...
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Detroit Free Press — Fans of Michael Jackson began lining up at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History at 2 this morning. They are arriving for a memorial service that starts a... more info
Starpulse — Brooke Shields formed an instant bond with Michael Jackson after they met - but insists their relationship was purely platonic.[...] Read more! more info
Perez Hilton — Brooke Shields is the latest celebrity to offer her insight into Michael Jackson, whom she met when she was just 13 years old but experienced only an "asexual" relationsh... more info
The Daily Mail — Eleven elephants and seven horses paraded past, waking fans sleeping on the roofs of their cars o secure a spot outside the center, which will host Jackson's memoria... more info
CNN Showbiz — Besides the cause of Michael Jackson's death, another question mark surrounded the pop icon's public memorial service on Tuesday: How many people would come to Los Angele... more info
Detroit Free Press — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton says Michael Jackson's casket will be taken to the downtown Staples Center for the singer's star-studde... more info
Mercury News, California — It's Michael Jackson's final act and the world will be watching a star-studded lineup say farewell to the 'King of Pop.' Share your thoughts on the life and death of the... more info
Mercury News, California — Michael Jackson's casket will be taken to the singer's star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles, adding to the spectacle that promises to be among the biggest celebr... more info
L.A. Times - News — LAPD Chief William J. Bratton said today Michael Jackson's body will be at Staples Center for the memorial service. It was unclear how his body would get from Forest Lawn... more info
ET Online —
Brooke Shields tells Rolling Stone that Michael Jackson proposed to her many years ago.
"I was 13 when I first met Michael Jackson," she tells the mag. "We instant... more info
ET Online —
Michael Jackson's casket will reportedly be transported to his public memorial held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles -- ET spoke with the Los Angeles Police Chi... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson fans searching online for memorabilia in the wake of the pop icon’s death have no doubt turned to eBay, where hundreds of thousands of Jackson-related i... more info
Guardian Music — Real-time dispatches from today's events in Los Angeles, including updates from inside the Staples Center8.15am (4.15pm): The Jackson family motorcade arrives at the Fore... more info
E! Online —
As befitting the King of Pop, Michael Jackson will forever be part of Hollywood's starriest constellation...eventually.
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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 wil... more info
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Thousands of Michael Jackson fans are preparing to say their final goodbye to the singer at a memorial service at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. more info
MTV.com News — Site offers shirts, belt buckles and more items that were to be sold at London's O2 Arena.By Gil Kaufman
Michael Jackson rehearses for his This Is It tour in Los Ang... more info
L.A. Times - News — As crowds began streaming into Staples Center for Michael Jackson's memorial service, a caravan of cars and limousines carrying the Jackson family, escorted by California... more info
Perez Hilton — Michael Jackson had very few friends, but it seems that one of his closest may have played a crucial part in his addiction.
According to an explosive new report from The ... 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 17,50... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s family is currently joining a large motorcade — complete with a SWAT team escort — from the Forest Lawn Cemetery to the star’s memorial service ... more info
Newsday — Fans are shoving to get in but the elephants are set, as Michael Jackson's memorial takes over LA. | Live video from Staples Center more info
Dlisted — Michael Jackson's family is currently making their way to Forest Lawn for his private service and every network is following their every move. After that, the famil... more info
Sky News — People feel Michael Jackson was a tragic victim of both his early fame and overbearing father, a Sky News Panel survey has revealed. more info
MTV.com News — L.A. exhibit includes four military-style jackets, plus the white jacket from Thriller album.By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Matt Elias
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TMZ —
Michael Jackson's body was just carried out of The Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Cemetery. He will be transported to the Staples Center for his public memorial. ...
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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... more info
ET Online — ET has obtained some of the first photos of Usher's and Stevie Wonder's rehearsal for Michael Jackson's memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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VH1 News — The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has put together an exhibit of highlights from Michael Jackson's wardrobe, including four of his flashy military-style jackets. more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson fans have come from near and far to say goodbye to their pop music hero, some traveling from across the U.S. and Europe for his pu... more info
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MTV.com News — We're bringing all the latest updates from the Michael Jackson public memorial at the Staples Center.
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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 W... more info
The Newsroom — As memorials to Michael Jackson are held in L.A., former Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams pays tribute to the influence he had on her career and on pop culture in g... more info
Starpulse — In a perfect world, the guy that did the moonwalk on the Motown 25th Anniversary Special would still be creating legendary music, not tabloid headlines. Even in death, i... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson fans have come from near and far to say goodbye to their pop music hero, some travelling from across the U.S. and Europe for his public memo... more info
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Perez Hilton — CLICK HERE to watch live coverage online of the King Of Pop's final farewell.
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ET Online —
ET is at the Staples Center in Los Angeles as celebrity friends and family to Michael Jackson arrive for his public memorial service.
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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... more info
CNN Showbiz — Even if they couldn't be at the Staples Center, Michael Jackson fans across the country gathered to mark the pop sensation's memorial. They packed a diner in Houston, Tex... more info
Sky News — Michael Jackson's golden coffin has arrived at the Staples Centre for a public memorial and star-studded farewell to the King of Pop. more info
PopSugar — Michael Jackson's memorial service is underway at the Staples Center, and it's been reported that over 1 billion people will be tuning in to watch the star-studded event.... more info
After years in obscurity, many formerly famous Jacksons are back in the spotlight. An interactive look at the branches of this legendary family tree. more info
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Michael Jackson’s coffin was carried onto center stage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center by the singer’s brothers as the public memorial... more info
Sky News — Officials in debt-ridden Los Angeles have appealed to Michael Jackson fans for cash to help pay for the police security operation for his funeral and memorial concert. more info
The Newsroom — Entertainer Smokey Robinson begins a memorial for Michael Jackson by reading notes from well-known figures who could not attend in person. (July 7) more info
The Newsroom — Jesse Jackson says the death of Michael Jackson should bring more attention to the triumphs of his family than to the stranger public moments of the King of Pop's life. (... more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson's golden casket has been carried from a private service in the Hollywood Hills and placed in a hearse in advance of a public memorial in downtown Los Ange... more info
Dlisted —
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Michael Jackson's Memorial is expected to begin within a few minutes, so you might as well grab the Fritos, the Kleenex and stop working. ... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — An army of fans poured into Los Angeles from places far-flung, hoping to collectively mourn their idol in a massive ceremony. Thousands appeared to be on hand, but the at... more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mourners at the Michael Jackson memorial service were handed full-color, glossy programs filled with triumphant photos and emotional tributes to t... more info
ET Online —
ET host Mary Hart and investigative journalist Diane Dimond are inside the Michael Jackson memorial for all the star details and emotional moments.
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VH1 News — Queen Latifah recited a poem written by Maya Angelou for Michael Jackson called "We Had Him" at the public memorial for the singer on Tuesday. more info
Perez Hilton — Watch some of Michael Jackson's memorial below, including Smokey Robinson reads Diana Ross statement, Mariah Carey performs I'll Be There, Queen Latifah reads a poem writ... more info
Associated Press — GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) -- Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucia... more info
The Newsroom — The AP's Haven Daley caught up with some of the thousands of Michael Jackson fans outside of the Staples Center Tuesday morning. (July 7) more info
The Newsroom — The private funeral service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills is taking place hours before the public memorial at Los Angeles Staples Center. more info
AOL Music — Current Lakers star Kobe Bryant and past Lakers legend Magic Johnson took the stage at Michael Jackson's memorial service to talk about the King of Pop. Johnson even remi... more info
VH1 News — At Michael Jackson's public memorial on Tuesday, Stevie Wonder performed two songs — "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and "They Won't Go When I Go" — that seemed... more info
AOL Music — Stevie Wonder performed for the crowd at Michael Jackson's funeral. "This is a moment I wish I didn't live to see come," he said before singing. Watch more info
People.com — Go inside L.A.'s Staples Center with Jennifer Hudson, Usher and more as they celebrate Michael Jackson's life – through his music more info
CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson has officially become the most popular person on Facebook, with more than 7 million fans on the social networking site.
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Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's young daughter has told a public memorial service in Los Angeles that she loves her father.... more info
TMZ —
Michael Jackson's three children -- Michael Jr., Paris and Prince II -- were at his memorial service today in Los Angeles, giving Reverend Al Sharpton a standing ovation... more info
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At today's memorial to Michael Jackson at the Staples Center, Mariah Carey performed the Jackson 5 hit "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz. ...
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The Newsroom — Actress and model Brooke Shields remembers the friendship she shared with Michael Jackson that began when she was 13 years old. more info
TMZ —
Michael Jackson's only daughter, an emotional Paris Michael Katherine, just spoke at her father's memorial service -- saying he was the "best father you could ever imagi... more info
Rolling Stone — He tackled a tough one, delivering a haunting performance of Smokey Robinson’s “Who’s Lovin’ You,” a song made famous by the Jackson 5, before a world stage of ... more info
VH1 News — "Britain's Got Talent" finalist Shaheen Jafargholi, 12, performed "Who's Lovin' You" at the Michael Jackson's public memorial service. more info
ET Online —
Fans, friends, family, celebrities and media crews gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning to pay homage to the King of Pop as the world wa... more info
Newsday — Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, tearfully told the crowd, "ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine." more info
L.A. Times - News — Celebrities praise the late singer's life, and his daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, delivers a tearful statement to the Staples Center crowd: 'Daddy has been the best f... more info
The Newsroom — During a memorial for her father, Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter Paris told the crowd 'ever since I was born daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine.'... more info
Starpulse — Corey Feldman paid tribute to Michael Jackson by attending his childhood pal's memorial service in Los Angeles dressed as the King of Pop.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's young daughter has told a public memorial service in Los Angeles that she loves her father.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — Michael Jackson staged one of his most amazing 'appearances' as his remains took center stage at his memorial service in Los Angeles.[...] Read more! more info
VH1 News — Michael Jackson's public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday featuring stirring tributes from Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, his family and more... more info
VH1 News — Jermaine Jackson performed "Smile" at brother Michael Jackson's public memorial service, bringing the crowd to their feet with the song co-written by Charlie Chaplin. more info
Undercover, Australia — Brooke Shields put into words today the explanation of her relationship with Michael Jackson. They were the pair the press called `the odd couple`. more info
Perez Hilton — If a casket goes to Forest Lawn, it is a decoy!
According to TMZ, Michael Jackson will not be buried at the Hollywood Hills mortuary as first reported!!!!!
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Rolling Stone — A teary Brooke Shields approached the podium at Michael Jackson’s public memorial in Los Angeles today and spoke about the unique friendship the two shared as 1980s meg... more info
VH1 News — The most heart-wrenching moment of the Michael Jackson memorial Tuesday came when his daughter Paris stepped up to the microphone to deliver a tearful goodbye to her fath... more info
VH1 News — We talked to fans gathered in New York's Times Square to watch Michael Jackson's memorial at the Staples Center. "You understand the scope and what he meant to the world,... more info
The Newsroom — The public memorial took place 3,000 miles away, but in Harlem and Times Square New Yorkers paid tribute to Michael Jackson. (July 7) more info
The Newsroom — At Michael Jackson's public memorial, the Reverend Al Sharton addressed the singers children, saying there was 'nothing strange about your daddy.' His comments were met w... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson protected his children from the press, but the three youngsters appeared on a world stage Tuesday to honour their father at his public memor... more info
Undercover, Australia — The Rev. Al Sharpton told the journey of Michael Jackson at the Memorial Service in Los Angeles today and in doing so told his children there is `nothing strange about yo... more info
Rolling Stone — Eight years before his death, Michael Jackson mused on how he’d want to be remembered in a 2001 fan Q&A moderated by Rolling Stone: “I used to always buy the Guinness... more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Jackson was once so safe that presidents from both parties welcomed him to the White House. In death, after a scandal-filled decline, he is t... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s catalog is dominating the charts, but a handful of new releases are hitting stores this week, including the Jayhawks’ Music from the North Country: ... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Friends, family and famous faces have tonight said their goodbyes to Michael Jackson at an emotional memorial service at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. The service, w... more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson has been eulogized in words and song by an all-star list of musicians, athletes and other celebrities during a mournful ceremony in downtown Los Angeles. ... more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine performs Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" at the public memorial service for the late King of Pop. more info
PopSugar — There were so many performances and speeches to remember from Michael Jackon's memorial service in LA today. We've gathered video from some of those instances together in... more info
Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) For all of the over-the-top glitz that marked his career, the public memorial of Michael Jackson [ tickets ] on Tuesday (7/7) proved to be a fairly restra... more info
Rolling Stone — When the all-star Michael Jackson memorial ceremony in Los Angeles came to an end today, millions of fans watching the event became curious about the woman who sang lead ... more info
AOL Music — Michael Jackson's official death certificate lists the singer's cause of death as "deferred," while results of toxicology tests are still pending. more info
Undercover, Australia — Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer and Usher were just some of the friends who farewelled Michael Jackson in song at his Memorial Service at the S... more info
VH1 News — MTV News got fans' reactions to Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. "When Michael's daughter, Paris, tried to speak ... I started cry... more info
All About Jazz — John Mayer quietly takes the stage at the Michael Jackson Memorial and owns it, with his griping rendition of Jackson's "Human Nature".
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Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - Michael Jackson was once so safe that presidents from both parties welcomed him to the White House. In death, after a scandal-filled decline, he is the latest ... more info
ET Online —
Watch as Michael Jackson’s loved ones and friends mourn his passing at the Staples Center service earlier today.
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The Newsroom — v5769, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday July 7, 2009. **MJ'S HOLLYWOOD STAR** Whilst the private funeral takes place fans gather at Michael Jackson's Hollywood star to p... more info
The Newsroom — v5765, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Monday July 6, 2009. General views of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills where global pop legend Michael Jackson's body is b... more info
The Newsroom — v5748, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday July 1 2009. A Michael Jackson tribute outside the John Lennon Museum in SoHo, New York. Fans were encouraged to leave messages abou... more info
ET Online —
Ebony magazine will celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with a tribute book.
Michael: In His Own Words, a 100-page book of never-before-seen photos, celebrity t... more info
Guardian Music — Hadley Freeman takes in the Staples Centre tribute to the King of Pop, from the good to the bad to the oddEver since he was a child, Michael Jackson dutifully performed o... more info
All About Jazz — At Jackson Memorial, Music and Mourning. Jermaine Jackson tossed a rose after singing in front of his brother's casket during the memorial service on Tuesday.
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The Newsroom — v5767, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday July 7 2009. **AERIAL MJ FUNERAL FOOTAGE** Michael Jackson's gold-plated coffin is wheeled out of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park f... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Michael Jackson's death certificate has been released without a listed cause of death and a coroner said investigators are still testing the singer's brain. more info
The Newsroom — AP asked attendee Jensen Karp to document his experience at Michael Jackson's memorial service with a FLIP video camera. He sees $50 parking, Jennifer Hudson and Diddy fi... more info
L.A. Times - News — Michael Jackson, in the same storied tradition as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Barack Obama, was an American icon, a touchstone for a nation revered for ... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The singer's efforts to raise awareness on issues like AIDS and famine, as well as donating millions himself, spread throughout the entertainment industry.
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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Graffiti artists in L.A. and elsewhere are paying tribute to the King of Pop and his legacy with both colorful murals and simple messages.
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Undercover, Australia — Michael Jackson will be the biggest selling artist on the planet again this week with album sales in the USA alone topping 1.2 million since his death. more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson’s siblings have allegedly argued over the choice to let his 11 year old daughter Paris address the crowds at her father’s memorial service yesterday. ... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a memorial to Michael Jackson on Tuesday that featured superstars Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder, the moment that may be best remembered came w... more info
PopSugar UK — Michael Jackson was remembered in a huge memorial service at the LA Staples Center yesterday, featuring performances and words from friends, family and fans of the late K... more info
Guardian Music — The strange yet solemn tone of the event enhanced the impression that this was indeed a bigger deal than the death of Elvis PresleyHalf-memorial, half-music concert, this... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - The public mourning of Michael Jackson may be done, but the saga that was his personal life is far from over. more info
CNN Showbiz — Tuesday was a day of celebration. A celebration of the life and legacy of pop icon Michael Jackson, his musical genius, his generosity and his humanity, and the love he s... more info
MTV.com News — Brad Paisley, Rob Thomas and Wilco help knock Black Eyed Peas to #5.By Gil Kaufman
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MTV.com News — Everyone from Kim Kardashian to Larry King took to their Twitter pages to reflect on the service.By Jocelyn Vena
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E! Online — The occasion was sad, but the day was marked with a true celebration.
Roughly 19,500 people—not all of them ticket holders—packed Los Angeles' Staples Cen... more info
MTV.com News — Musicians shared the stage with superstars, albeit anonymously.By Kyle Anderson
Judith Hill and Dorian Holley perform at Michael Jackson's memorial service on Tuesda... more info
ET Online —
Now that Michael Jackson's private and public memorials are behind, there are new inquiries about his death. ET looks at the questions that everyone's asking, inclu... more info
MTV.com News — LaToya, Rebbie and Janet Jackson spoke at Nokia Theater Tuesday.By Jocelyn Vena
Janet, La Toya, Rebbie Jackson at Michael's public memorial
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U2 have paid tribute to the late super star Michael Jackson's departure with a call to a Space Station as the start of the tour.
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