Photos: The Michael Jackson Memorial Service

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Posted: July 8, 2009 by catwalker | LEAVE A COMMENT

It was one of the biggest days in entertainment history. Flip through our Michael Jackson Memorial Service photo gallery and relive this powerful moment as friends, family and fans filled the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the King of Pop.

Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

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The Jackson Brothers carry Michael’s gold-plated casket into the public memorial service.

The siblings also don sparkly gloves in honor of their brother, as well as Versace attire. The Italian designer was one of Michael’s favorites.

Mariah Carey re-teamed with Trey Lorenz for a rousing duet of the Jackson 5 classic “I’ll Be There.”

Queen Latifah recited a Maya Angelou poem called “We Had Him” following Mariah’s ode to MJ.

Stevie Wonder professes his love for the King of Pop before singing a medley of “Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” and “They Won’t Go When I Go.”

Brooke Shields takes the stage and shares many heartfelt memories of her time spent with Michael.

John Mayer treats the crowd to an instrumental version of “Human Nature.”

Lionel Richie serenades the packed house with a gospel-infused number.

Hudson gives a standout performance of Jackson’s hit “Will You Be There,” from “Free Willy.”

“Britain’s Got Talent” star Shaheen Jafargholi takes on “Who’s Lovin’ You.”

As the event draws to an end, Michael’s baby sister Janet comforts his daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, moments before the 11-year-old asks for the microphone to send her father her love.

2 COMMENTS

July 9, 2009 at 6:14 am
Kathy Carmer says:

What did Michael wear to the Memorial Service?
July 17, 2009 at 9:21 am
major bandaged says:

1 LESS CHILD MOLESTER!
MJ-THE KING OF CHERRY POP.
MJ-THE KING OF CHILD COCK.