Seen and heard at Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — The unprecedented public memorial for Michael Jackson drew fans, stars, onlookers, street vendors and countless police officers. A glimpse into the scene outside and inside Staples Center: Mariah Carey sings ‘I’ll Be There’ at Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey has given the opening performance at Michael Jackson’s memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5’s ballad “I’ll Be There.” Michael Jackson’s casket brought on stage at Los Angeles memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has been placed on stage at his public memorial service in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s star-studded public memorial begins in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson began Tuesday with Smokey Robinson reading comments from Nelson Mandela, Diana Ross and other friends of the King of Pop. Memorial service a national viewing experience, in gatherings both online and in personNEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson’s memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at computer screens to experience the mourning of the celebrated pop star. City of Los Angeles sets up Web site for fans to help pay for Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — Deficit-ridden Los Angeles is asking Michael Jackson fans to help pay the bill for police and other public servants needed for the entertainer’s memorial service. Michael Jackson body arrives for star-studded public memorial in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s body arrived at Staples Center on Tuesday, his hearse part of a motorcade that smoothly whisked his golden casket 10 miles across closed freeways from a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery to his public memorial and awaiting fans. Jackson funeral service at LA’s Forest Lawn, final resting place for many starsLOS ANGELES — A cemetery that is the burial place for many celebrities was slowly returning to normal Tuesday after its latest service — a private memorial for Michael Jackson. Let us affirm best of Jackson: ObamaWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has praised Michael Jackson as one of the “greatest entertainers of our generation” whose life was mired in tragedy. Lucky Michael Jackson fans descend on Staples Center for memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Once they learned they were among the lucky few to score tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial service, fans sprang into action. Michael Jackson’s golden casket brought to LA public memorial siteLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has arrived at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for a public memorial service. Fans arrive from near and far to bid Michael Jackson farewell outside memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson fans came from near and far Tuesday to say last goodbyes to their pop music hero, some traveling from across the U.S. and Europe for his public memorial in Los Angeles. List of guests invited to Michael Jackson’s public memorialList of guests invited to public memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles: Michael Jackson body on its way to a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A hearse containing Michael Jackson’s golden casket began the short drive to Staples Center on Tuesday following a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery. Watch Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service Live
Fans arrive from near and far to bid Michael Jackson farewell in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — 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 public memorial in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s golden casket taken from private serviceLOS ANGELES — A hearse carrying Michael Jackson’s golden casket has left a private service in the Hollywood Hills, apparently heading to a public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson mourned in private before a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A motorcade that began at the home of Michael Jackson’s parents reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills early Tuesday for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s casket to be taken to downtown Los Angeles star-studded memorialLOS ANGELES — 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 celebrity sendoffs of all time. Circus elephant parade through downtown Los Angeles before Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — Hours before a public memorial for Michael Jackson, a herd of elephants were on the march through downtown Los Angeles in a fitting start to a circus-like day. TV report: Activity at Los Angeles cemetery apparently involving Jackson familyLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles television station is reporting activity at the Forest Lawn Cemetery that appears to involve the family of Michael Jackson. Performers for Michael Jackson memorial announced as LA braces for fallen star’s final actLOS ANGELES — The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson’s final act as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time. Debbie Rowe’s attorney says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife won’t be at memorialLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar’s memorial service. Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s memorial service has been set for Tuesday at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. AEG awaits word from Katherine Jackson on location, time for Michael Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — An executive with a concert promoter says Michael Jackson’s memorial service will be Tuesday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — if that’s what his mother wants. Michael Jackson to be buried in LA on July 7LONDON - The last rites of pop legend Michael Jackson, who died following cardiac arrest last week, would be conducted in Los Angeles next Tuesday, according to thesun.co.uk. It’s Magic: Howard has 21 as Orlando gets first NBA finals win, 108-104 over Lakers in Game 3ORLANDO, Fla. — Missing for two games, Orlando found its Magic touch. Super Start: Kobe Bryant scores 40 as Lakers demolish Magic 100-75 in Game 1 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant may as well spend the night at Staples Center. So focused on winning an NBA title, he’s not much fun to be around these days. Taylor Swift was a loner in junior high schoolWASHINGTON - Taylor Swift may have crowds falling at her feet now, but the popular young country artist did not have many friends during her high school days. De La Hoya’s company to launch new Friday night boxing TV series in LALOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya is keeping busy in retirement with the upcoming launch of a monthly boxing TV series featuring his top prospects. |