Stars Gather To Celebrate Michael Jackson's Life
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 King of Pop. Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, John Mayer and Usher were among those performing songs, while Brooke Shields, Motown founder Barry Gordy, the Rev. Al Sharpton and basketball stars Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant were among those that spoke of the man behind the legend. Young Britain's Got Talent star...

Celebrities Twitter About Michael Jackson
The world gathered together yesterday (July 7) to mourn and celebrate the life of Michael Jackson, one of the greatest entertainers to ever grace music, during a memorial at the Los Angeles Staple Center.   Seats were filled with everyone from the Jackson family, to A-listers like Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, Brooke Shields, Queen Latifah, Berry Gordy and of course the...

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

Michael Jackson Memorial -- The Players
The Jackson family just announced everyone who will participate in tomorrow's memorial -- and here's the list: Ron Boyd (family friend), Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch Choir, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain's Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend), Usher and Stevie Wonder.

Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial
London, July 7 (ANI): Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Lionel Richie are among the stars who are set to perform at Michael Jackson’s memorial service. The Jackson family had announced that several music geniuses would be involved in the 90-minute tribute at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles today. Other artists taking part also include singers Jennifer Hudson, Usher, John Mayer, actress Brooke Shields, and basketball players Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant, reports the...

PHOTOS: The Michael Jackson Memorial
Berry Gordy: “He was simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived.”Celebrities attending: Usher, Corey Feldman, Al Sharpton, The Jacksons, Louis Farrakhan, Prince Michael Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Berry Gordy, Queen Latifah, Kobe Bryant, Trey Lorenz Gallery Info: Michael Jackson public memorial (this...

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson Confirmed for Jackson Memorial
The list of performers for Michael Jackson 's memorial service has been released and it reads like a Grammy night lineup. Mariah Carey , Jennifer Hudson and the surviving Jackson brothers are expected to perform at the late entertainer's memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Other celebrities set to appear include Michael's ex-girlfriend Brooke Shields , Usher , Stevie Wonder , Magic Johnson , Kobe Bryant , John Mayer , Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson . Though still...

Who's on the Michael Jackson memorial's guest list?
  Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Brooke Shields are among the celebs said to be attending Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial. Organizers announced the participants this morning. Many are entertainment figures, but some, such as Martin Luther King III and the Rev. Al Sharpton, are from the political arena. No word on whether Dr. Arnold Klein , Jackson's dermatologist, or his longtime friend Elizabeth Taylor , pictured above with the...

Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Service
Today you can watch Exclusive MTV News coverage of Michael Jackson 's Memorial Service, streamed live from the Staples Center Arena in Los Angeles. From 5pm , MTV News will be covering the event with a special 1 hour build -up to the show, followed by the full star-studded service which will include the likes of Mariah Carey , Jennifer Hudson , Usher and Stevie Wonder . Also performing is 12-year-old Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi who will sing his rendition of Who's Lovin You ....

Michael Jackson memorial - who's attending?
The Jackson family has made public the details of all the stars participating in Michael Jackson's memorial service at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. Here's the full list: Ron Boyd (family friend) Kobe Bryant Mariah Carey Andrae Crouch Choir Berry Gordy Jennifer Hudson Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain's Got Talent) Magic Johnson Martin Luther King III Bernice A. King John Mayer Lionel Richie Smokey Robinson Rev. Al Sharpton Brooke Shields Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend)

Michael Jackson Memorial Speakers, Performers Announced
Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Usher and Stevie Wonder are among the confirmed participants at Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Billboard's Full continuing Michael Jackson coverage, including video, charts and more. The announcement by Jackson family via spokesman Ken Sunshine also named Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Motown...

Michael Jackson memorial - part 2
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Michael's Star-Studded Memorial
It’s a concert for the ages, but one with a melancholy motive: Usher, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Mariah Carey along with Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie are all set to perform at Michael Jackson’s memorial service tomorrow at the Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Joining them will be Jackson’s long-time friend (and once rumored fling) Brooke Shields, Martin Luther King Jr. III, Reverend Al Sharpton, as well as Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, the latter...

Michael Jackson mourned around globe
LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed awake into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and TV stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop's star-studded memorial service from Los Angeles. Fans mourned the singer and celebrated his life along with the thousands attending the U.S. event, where entertainers including Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Usher, Lionel Richie paid tribute to Jackson, who died June 25. The 12-year-old...

MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL PHOTOS
Below are photos from Michael Jackson's memorial, with Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Magic Johnson, and more in reverse chronological order. Check back all day for constantly updating photos of the Staples Center event in addition to the earlier Forest Lawn service. From the motorcade to the casket to the roster of celebrity guests and Jackson's family. Watch video of the memorial here and read about it here and share memories here . PHOTOS:

Michael Jackson funeral and memorial service: live
Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles at the Staples Centre will provide a public farewell for the King of Pop, with performances from Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey and appearances by Martin Luther King, Jr's children and Brooke Shields. The service follows a private funeral to be held for friends and family at the Forest Lawn cemetery.

Celebrities Attending and Performing at Michael Jackson's Funeral!
The following celebrities have been confirmed to attend and or perform at Michael Jackson's funeral: Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson,

The Michael Jackson Tribute In Photos
"I would just like to thank the tabloids, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you've done for us over the years..."

Shaheen Jafargholi, 12, Performed “Who's Lovin You?” at the Michael Jackson Memorial Service (Picture & Video)
Shaheen Jafargholi, the 12-year-old Britain's Got Talent star, received a great ovation when he performed Jackson Five’s hit Who's Lovin You? at the globally televised funeral memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles' Staples Center on July 7. Shaheen was picked by Michael to perform on This Is It! concerts at the O2 arena after the King of Pop observed the potential in the teenager on the ITV's Talent show. It was reported that Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records...

Factbox: Quotes From Michael Jackson's Memorial Service
Pop star Michael Jackson, who died on June 25, was remembered at a public memorial service on Tuesday at the Staples Center sports arena in downtown Los Angeles, featuring performances by Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder. Here is a sampling of quotes from the service: * Motown Records founder Berry Gordy: "Michael Jackson went into orbit and never came down. Though it ended way too soon, Michael's life was beautiful. Sure there was some sad times and maybe some questionable decisions on his part,...

A PREGNANT JENNIFER HUDSON SHOWS UP TO JACKSON'S MEMORIAL SERVICE
Hudson pictured with singer Usher before Michael Jackson's public memorial service at the Staples Center today. Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson revealed her baby bump while at Michael Jackson’s Public Memorial Service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009(today) in Los Angeles, California. Meanwhile, Jennifer is set to perform at the televised event so stay tuned… Photo:Gettyimage 12 Comments » Tina says: July 7, 2009 at 1:37 pm she looks beautiful she isreally glowing...

Special Moments from Michael Jackson's Memorial Service
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 one place

Live Blog/Chat: Michael Jackson Memorial from Staples
Live Blog: Michael Jackson Memorial Join us for live blog/chat coverage of the Michael Jackson Memorial from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. You will be able to ask the writers of Bumpshack and Backseat Cuddler your questions along with have selected thoughts/remarks of your own published as well throughout the memorial. Mariah Carey , Kobe Bryant , Usher , Jermaine Jackson and many more will make appearances during the memorial. More Michael Jackson Coverage

Michael Jackson - Britains Got Talent Star Wows Jackson Mourners
Britain's Got Talent TV show star Shaheen Jafargholi stunned the Michael Jackson memorial minutes ago by performing Jackson 5 hit WHO'S LOVING YOU at the Staples Center. The 12 year old joined the likes of Usher, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey among the performers at the tribute show in Los Angeles. The Welsh youngster, who made it to the semi-finals of the Talent contest in May (09), had the 18,000 mourners on their feet with his pitch-perfect rendition of the tune. He then added his own...

The Ten Most Important Moments of the Michael Jackson Memorial Mess [Clips]
Well, that was both horrifying and depressing. The Michael Jackson Public Memorial has lurched to a close and, to paraphrase a commenter, we feel like we've been underwater for hours. Messy and strange, let's remember the remembrance.