Mariah, Kobe, J-Hud & More to Attend MJ Memorial; Also the King's Body Will Be There, Too

Topix - Entertainment - 7th Jul 2009

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Justin Timberlake: *Mariah Carey, Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Lionel Richie are among the celebrities confirmed to participate in Michael Jackson's memorial service this morning at L.A.'s Staples Center. And according to reports, even Michael's body will be there. Also announced to attend: Ron Boyd (family friend); Andrae Crouch Choir; Berry Gordy; Justin Timberlake; Gladys Knight; Diana Ross; Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on "Britain’s Got Talent"); Magic Johnson; Martin Luther King III;...

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