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REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON: CELEBS AT HIS PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Usher sings a touching rendition of “Gone Too Soon” next to the casket of legendary entertainer Michael Jackson at the public memorial service for the star held at Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7th in Los Angeles, California.

The whole service was a very touching and very well put together. Berry Gordy said it best, “To say he’s the king of pop is an understatement, he was the greatest performer that ever lived!

Other performers and celebrities that attended the public service were: , John Mayer, Queen Latifah, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Brooke Shields, Al Sharpton, Jennifer Hudson and more. Check out all the photos below.

If you missed the full program, make sure to check out the CBS stream video we posted or CNN & YOUTUBE through out the upcoming hours. I’m pretty sure they will have it available somewhere.

( Photos: GETTY IMAGES )

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76.

Me

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /

With the mood of today and the message that MJ tried to send throughout his life, I still can’t believe the comments and the hate spewed out towards CB! He was there, to pay his respects to his idol, like everyone else there! CB had his day in court and had every right to be there, and MJ probably would have wanted him to be there as well! MJ was a fan of CB and this memorial was all about Michael! It had nothing to do with CB! He didn’t perform, speak or even get any camera time! He wasn’t dancing in the ailse trying to get attention! We probably wouldn’t have even known he was there if his picture wasn’t posted! To No. 31 & 68 you both sound so ignorant and stupid! Do you honestly think CB was the only person in that auditorium who had legal troubles! Do you even think he was the only person there who was convicted felon! Please! Some of you people really need to try to focus on the message that Michael tried to share with us all, and stop acting as if we are God and have the right to judge! Grow up people!

RIP Micheal! We luv you and will remember you for always! Forever the King!

77.

mybusinessnotyour

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /

the actual quote that berry gordy said
was “the greatest entertainer of all time”

not performer

78.

Amber

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /

#4 i thought the EXACT same thing, but he did a good job.

79.

Rest In Peace Michael Jackson 1958-2009 love u mike always!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /

rest in peace
may you live forever with our lord and savior Jesus Christ

it was truly beautiful i loved it.

im also glad chris went!

80.

2 BAD

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

OK PEOPLE WHY IS THIS ABOUT CHRIS AGAIN? HE WAS A FAN. WE GET IT! SO WERE MILLIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE. NO ONE CARED IF HE WAS THERE OR NOT. THEY WERE CELEBRATING MICHAEL’S LIFE NOT CB. FOR ALL THAT THINK CB IS SOMEHOW NEXT IN LINE AS THIS GENERATION’S MJ YOU CAN FORGET IT. CHRIS IS MEDIOCRE. MJ WAS GREATNESS. NOT TO MENTION USHER IS 100 TIMES MORE TALENTED THAN CB. CHRIS WAS RIGHT WHERE HE BELONGED….IN THE AUDIENCE WATCHING LIKE EVERY OTHER MJ FAN.

81.

*«SOLiD RiCH GiRL»*

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

This was a great and highly respectful memorial I’ve ever seen given in my entire life.
His last show…
We all truly loved him and he loved us back.Knowing that makes it all worth it and that’s really amazing.

82.

*~*lady_love

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I agree with whoever said Chris Brown is just a stereotypical negro. This was a classy event. That boy has no class. He would have never been asked to perform. Usher is the epitome of class. As well as Neyo. They know how to get their grown man on at the right time and the right place. They both gave great performances at the 2 seperate events. Chris is far too egotistical and cocky. That’s why he will not make it to superstar status. He gets in his own way. Young and dumb. He sounds so ghetto and ignorant when he opens his mouth to speak. Constantly saying “you know what I’m saying?” between every other word. He also can’t sing. He sounds like a little boy going through puberty straining trying to hit notes he can’t hit. He can dance a little but if he stops IMITATING Michael what does he have left to show? NOTHING. Nothing special. Nothing original. He can have a seat. Thank you and I don’t care who gets mad. Truth hurts.

83.

Haters On Deck

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I SEE NOBODY LEARNED THEIR LESSON. YOU WOULD THINK WITH THE MOOD AND THEME OF THIS MEMORIAL WHICH WAS TO STOP JUDGING MJ AND LEARN ABOUT THE MAN HE WAS THERE WOULD BE NO HATE AGAINST ANYONE ON THE COMMENTS. PEOPLE ARE TRASHING MARIAH AND CHRIS EXACTLY WHAT THE MEDIA DID TO MJ. YOU PEOPLE WILL NEVER LEARN AND IT JUST SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU ACTUALLY PAID ATTENTION TO THE MEMORIAL. INSTEAD OF FAKE CRYING, OR CRYING BECAUSE YOU FEEL GUILTY, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT THEY WERE SAYING.

84.

A fan of MJ

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I wish they would have had Chris dance. The only element missing was a dancer. I loved the service. Stevie, Lionel, Usher and Paris and Brooke had me crying big tears. RIP MJ–a true legend for real.

85.

changedgoddesse

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

THIS SITUATION OF MICHAEL JACKSON HAS CHANGED ME AND MADE ME A BETTER PERSON, I THINK WE REALLY NEED TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER INSTEAD OF MISTREATING EACH OTHER SO BAD WHILE ALIVE, WE NEED TO ACCEPT EACH OTHER UNIQUENESS AND STOP MAKING FUN OF EACH OTHER INSTEAD LETS SUPPORT EACH OTHER,LETS STOP GOING WITH THE HYPE AND BELIEVE IN THE TRUTH. WE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHITE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GONNA TRY AND PUT US DOWN THEY DO THAT TO ALL SUCCESSFUL BLACK MAN. AND THATS WHY ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH SUCESSFULL BLACK PEOPLE IS MORE INTERESTING TO THEM THATS THE ONLY WAY FOR THEM TO DEFEAT US. THEY KNOW THAT WE ARE STRONG AND SOON WE WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLD.

IM EVEN SURPRISED THAT IM TALKING LIKE THIS IM NOT USUALLY LIKE THIS LOOSING THE KING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER. FROM NOW ON I WILL SUPPORT ALL MY PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO MAKE DIFFERENCE IN LIFE AND I WON’T JUDGE U CAUSE ONLY GOD KNOW THE TRUTH!!!

XOXO

86.

NOVA

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Jennifer looks so adorable, she is not wearing her pregnancy on her face like most woman, can wait to the baby. if it is a girl jennifer name her angela or vincent for a boy.

87.

backingbarack

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

where is oprah and whitney?? i thought they were close to michael.

maybe they didnt want the lime light on them

or maybe whitney cant take funerals since she didnt go to her own fathers. im sensitive like that too.

but i wish whitney sang and oprah gave a speech:(

88.

backingbarack

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

instead of mariah they should have had alicia keys or whitney houston sing. wtf is wrong with her washed up azz. sing a song straight. or even xtina aguilera.

thank goodness no beyonce.

89.

MARIAH TWITTERED ABOUT IT

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Mariah just stated on her twitter a few hours ago that she could barely sing because she was so upset and she apologized to everyone. It was hard for her like everyone. MJ will be truly missed.

90.

Antwanm

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

People on these blogs know they can get self righteous

91.

Luvley_86

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Why are some people on here so stuck on chris brown’s nut sack so what if he was there damn he was paying his respects just like every1 else….no need to write an essay on how much u dislike him…. damn let his nuts breathe

92.

changedgoddesse

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

HIS ONLY SIN WAS THA HE WAS TOO & PURE AND INNOCENT IN HIS WORLD HE THOUGHT EVERYONE WAS LIKE HIM BUT HAD NO IDEA HOW EVIL THE WORLD IS.

THROUGH GOD THAT I BELIEVE WATCH WATS GONNA HAPPENED WHO EVER HAS LIED ABOUT MJ WILL COME IN FRONT ONE DAY AND CONFESS THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES WATCH GOD IS NOT SLEEPING!!!

XOXO

93.

missjordan

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

The best performances were Usher, Jennifer, Stevie and the little boy Shaheen. This was a great way to send the King home. I will always love Micheal Jackson. He was the G.O.A.T.

94.

wtf

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

everyone looke fab.. it was such a good memorial service.. was really touched…i am glad chris went.. clearly the family gave him tickets and wanted him to be there so leave him alone…RIP MJ

95.

mz.cee ♥

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I too salute you MJ on your last journey - thank you for sharing your love, your talent and leading a whole generation into a new era, of music, entertainment, dance, style and existence! May you R.I.P. and will ALWAYS be remembered, you are missed!

Invincible MJ - G.O.A.T. Greatest Of All Time!

96.

Tumelo

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

What a beautiful service!

Usher’s performance brougth me to tears! I howled! I howled.. Berry Gordy’s speech was amazing.. GREATEST ENTETAINER OF ALL TIME…

Rev Al Sharpton.. wow.. thank you indeed!

John Mayers Gutiar solo was just amazing…

Paris made me cry…

He willbe sorely missed God Bless his family!

97.

mz.cee ♥

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

A moving service and retrospective on an amazing individual! Well done! Praise to Stevie Wonders “Leave in Summer”, Ushers “Gone too soon”, Jermaines “Smile” and OMG the speeches by Al Sharpton, Ms. Jackson Lee - real talk with positivity - his brother Marlon’s last words, just wow - Michael you are truly missed!

98.

Trent

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Mariah said this on her Twitter, regarding her performance:

“Trying to sing today was basically impossible for me. I could barely keep myself from crying. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to pull it together and really do it right,but I was literally choked up when I saw him there in front of me.”

99.

mz.cee ♥

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Hes finally going to see the King (of Kings) - I am still moved…
God bless!

100.

msblknasty1

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

uher did it for me ….after him i was no more good… loved everthing and everybody… janet was so supportive …. marlon was so sad …. al sharpton said it best… where was dirty diana …lol

101.

msblknasty1

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

oh i forgot …. thank GOD no bey ….. it made the service real /… sorry i had to say it ….. and leave chris alone mike played a good role in his life .. this is not the time to judge… JESUS is watching chris.. he will have to bow and answer to him … atleast he showed up …unlike some folks ….

102.

Tis the truth

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I thought the memorial was beautiful and very fitting. I was really moved by Jermaine, Usher and Stevie Wonders performances and Paris’ speech got me. I also thought that Brooke Shields did an excellent speach and so did Revered Sharpton. Paris seems soo mature for her age, and Janet looks like she’ll be a brilliant mum.

As for Mariah’s singing, although it was weak, lets no bash her. We should learn from the MJ situation that we should admire our great legends and Mariah is one of them. We bash legends when theyre alive and then mourn their passing; its soo hypocritical. Nothing will take away from the fact that Mimi is a legend and is still one of the greatest singer-songwriters to have walked the earth.

RIP MJ

103.

Mason

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

That show was just too sad

104.

Mason

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

that show was just too sad.

105.

afrobella82

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I think it was a wonderful memorial. MC didn’t sound her best, but she was okay.
Al Sharpton was amazing! Jermaine and Usher’s performances made me cry, but Stevie’s “Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

106.

Darrell H-Town

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Jennifer Hudson , Stevie Wonder , Usher and that lil boi who sung and the girl who lead the last 2 songs was good ,Mariah Carey beensounding likr krap 4 the longest this was live not lip sung like she usually do and the other effects that make u sound better and 4 u who thank she dis good shame on u………………..Least she tried

107.

Let It Go

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I just think it is sad MJ has passed, hopefully he made it right with God before he did as we all should build a relationship with God our Heavenly Father.

I am glad to see that Chris Brown attended the Service, he loved Michael Jackson…

I won’t even address the Unforgiving people posting Negativity…

I am sure the persons saying negative things, praised Rihanna 4 her open jacket with her Breasts exposed & nipples pasted… Just goes to show the mentality of a Supporter…

Wake up, the promoted Prey is actually the Predator…

R.I.P — Michael Jackson

108.

tamerkanot usher ex

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

THE SHOW WAS VERY GOOD USHER CRYED AND TOUCH MJ CASKET AND BROK DOWN A LITTLE THE WHOLE JACKSON FAMILY WENT TO HIM AND GIVE HIM A HUG THEN USHER WENT TO THERE MOTHER AND MJ KIDS TO .THAT WAS NICE. BEFORE THE SHOW USHER TOOK A PIC WITH JH AND TOUCHED HER BIG BALLY SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE ABOUT 7 MORTHS BY NOW. OTHER NEWS USHER CRAZY WIFE SAID THAT HER WILL SHE CALL HIM MR RAYMOND WAS GOOD AT THE SHOW SHOW WASHED IT ON TV. AND SHE WAS TWITTERING AND POUSEING WHILE SHE WAS TRYING TO TALK WITH SOME BODY WHO RELLY CARE ABOOT HER LIFE. USHER TWITTEREDTO BUT HE MAKE IT SHORT.

109.

South Crack

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh was i not the only one who thought mariah was a little off becse she was upset, teary eyed,hurt?? (rollin my eyes) becse that heefa cn sing!! J hud did a gd job.. i got a tear in my eye on that part too.. stevie just lost me..

110.

Sugar

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I have to say from all the performances John Mayer did it for me.. Just the guitar that was classic moment..

111.

shellboogie

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I love every segment of the service it was simply amazing.

Every song selected was perfect. Every performer and speaker was perfect.

Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, etc., and all of the speakers were amazing.

I love the level of taste and class displayed before, during, and after the service.

Amazing! It was a Memorial Service fit for a KING !

112.

WESTNDNBEAUTY

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I don’t know where to begin. Yesterday I cried so much watching the mermorial service and in a way I felt silly for doing so because I had never met Michael Jackson personally, never held a conversation with him, but over the years I have enjoyed his music immensely. He always inspired and uplifted his listeners and he brought all of us great joy in his music. I thought the memorial service was very beautifully done and I’m glad praises were also given to God for blessing Michael with his gift. My heart goes out to his children and family. May God keep them always!

113.

blkplaya9891

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

NAY, it’s a big different between being accused in Kobe’s case and actually confessing to something in Chris Brown’s case. But whatever was done or not done where these two are concerned, it is no call of ours to determine who should have been invited or not. The memorial was nice regardless of who attended. Continued thoughts and prayers to the JACKSON family. R.I.P. Micheal.

114.

Greased

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

was his father not in the funeral? i didn’t see him at all

115.

Bigmamaj

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Leave CHRIS alone at least he came there was alot of STARS that should have been there that were NOT!! like were was Quincy JONES he made alot of money $$ off of Michael and was not there!! ….. I enjoyed the entire service it was BEAUTIFUL! who ever put this together SHOULD HAVE did the BET AWARDS because that tribute SUCKED HARD….. I was happy to see THE JACKSON’S Represent and they did!! Michael would have SMILED and would have been very PROUD of his Family and all of the people who spoke, sang and performed for him. I really LOVED John Meyar OMG that was just GREAT and it gave the tribute a entire other element. THE JACKSON SISTERS are Beautiful and MICHAEL JR is going to be FINE when he gets to be about 18!! Aunti Janet better get her gun out for the Girls….

116.

DARKAQUA

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I REALLY WISH PEOPLE WOULD SHUT THE F*CK UP ABOUT CHRIS BROWN!!!

HE MADE A BIG MISTAKE, HAS BEEN PUNISHED…NOW ITS TIME TO MOVE THE F*CK ON!!!

JANET STILL CAN’T LIVE DOWN A DAMN NIPPLE FROM WHAT 5 YEARS AGO??? GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE…I’M SO PISSED WITH HYPOCRITES!!

MICHAEL JACKSON COULDN’T LIVE DOWN THE WHOLE TRIAL SITUATION TILL HE DIED….TILL THE MAN DIED!!!!

WAKE THE F*CK UP…CELEBRITIES ARE HUMAN JUST LIKE US…WE ALL MAKE MISTAKE…BUT WE CONTINUE TO LIVE AND GROW…

CELEBRITIES SHOULD BE NO DIFFERENT!!

117.

kay

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Chris haters, were your eyes on Chris or the service, did you hear lionel sing Jesus is love, he walks with you, forgives you, trust me Jesus has forgiven Chris, and if you want Jesus to forgive you, you have to forgive, and I know you got skeltons in your closets and your love ones too.

118.

KI KI

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

DANG LADY LOVE DID YOU MEET CHRIS AND DID HE TURN YOU DOWN OR MAYBE HE DIDN’T LOOK TWICE AT YOU, THAT’S WHY YOUR SO ANGRY SWEETIE IT’S NOT GOOD TO HAVE ALL THAT ANGRY BUILD UP INSIDE YOU NEED TO BREATHE..ONCE AGAIN NOT ABOUT CHRIS ABOUT MJ YOU GUYS REMEMBER HIM THAT’S THE MAN OF THE HOUR NOT CHRIS…DANG SOME OF YOU GUYS NEED TO LET GO AND LET GOD..

119.

jeanine

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

LOVE JENNIFER KATE HUDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

120.

bee

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I think Mariah was near tears and was holding it back the entire song. Remember that stars/performers are human too. Give them a break sometimes! Geez. That’s what everyone did to Michael when he was alive…picked him apart over every thing. You all are doing the same when you pick at everyone on this site all the time.

121.

vee

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

well mariah and her hardcore fans can blame it on her emotion all they want but there are other performances where it’s obvious that she can’t sing the same. she either lips certain notes or just can’t sing like she used to

i cried during “we are the world”. sweet performance
everyone else gave good performances as well. though jhud wasn’t great, you can tell she has a HUGE voice so i let it slide

122.

Tashie B

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I thought the memorial was beautiful.

John Mayer was awesome on the guitar.

And even on a bad day MC sings way better than I do, so it’s whatever. Her heart was in the right place, even if her vocals weren’t. That’s what matters.

123.

truthfullyspeaking

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I was only able to catch the last half, but I did get to see Usher perform. He has such a beautiful voice. Those people who were singing at the end, I don’t know who they were, couldn’t sing and needed to shut up! It was a very nice service though. That’s so great that he was able to have an actualy funeral for all of his fans around the world! And to whoever said that Chris brown didn’t need to be there, oh grow up and get over it. You still on that? It’s funny because every singer including the “victim” herself has forgotten about it and forgave but someone unimportant as you hasn’t. This aint about Chris, but everybody whos fans of MJ deserved to be there and MJ went through worse troubles himself. I wish I would’ve seen Mariah perform. It’s funny how Chris Brown never did drugs or was an alcoholic and made one mistake. Beating a woman repeatively and controlling her a woman beater! Hitting a woman because she provocted you is totally different!

124.

Darrell H-Town

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

@Vee I agree with u and I like MC , people saying emotions got the best of her u could tell she was trying to get them notes, she must had for got she didnt have them special effect she usually have thats why she had oh dude 2 sing the most diffcult parts, and if she wasnt trying 2 prove that she still got it when the music stopped she would have stopped,instead she kept going like she was hitting them notes lol.

125.

The Wayno Show

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

It was a beautiful service fit for the King of Pop! May he rest in peace and may his family and close friends be comforted by memories of the beautiful times that they shared.

126.

Me

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

At Lady Love: The Truth Hurts, yeah that is true. But nothing about your statement is the ‘truth’. Its just your ignorant, completely un-fact based opinion!

127.

Tamara

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Corey Feldman went tooo far with the Michael gear. A glove, sure. Maybe the hat OR glasses, fine. Full-on MJJ outfit, a straight joke. It was too much.

128.

dan

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

why is everone hating on mariah? i think she did great, she had a few problems at the beginning, but she did good after that.
Her vocals arent the ones they were back in the 90s…same thing that will happen to christina, alicia and so on…

damn, whitneys voice isnt half as good as it used to be…

personally i think, stevie hit more wrong notes than her…
cant hear his performance without shaking, and that wasnt a good shaking…

nonetheless beautiful service, glad they didnt send madonna

129.

Jay Z corporate puppet!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Some of yall need to get a life..so what Chris Brown was there..so what if Mariah’s voice was shaky! Damn can some of yall celebrity obsessed asses croke already!

It was not about them it was about MJ..geez!

Chris Brown deserved to be there just like anyone else that was in there!
Worry about where yall fathers and boyfriends are at instead of that mans whereabouts!

Dummies!

130.

Jay Z corporate puppet!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

PS! Glad Beyonce wasn’t there trying to steal the spotlight…………….yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

131.

I'ma Diva

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

crying again….Love you MJ!!!

132.

KD

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I think some of you are so pathetic for being grateful Beyonce was not at/apart of this service. No, it isn’t it about her, but if she wanted to be there, I don’t see any problem with her doing so. Other big name stars, including Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, etc. were not there either. I don’t see anyone else celebrating them not being there. It’s ridiculous. I guess people really do hate this woman.

*End of rant

I thought the service was absolutely beautiful. Usher really moved me with “Gone Too Soon.” Rev. Al Sharpton spoke extremely well, but little Paris was the highlight. So sad.

Michael Jackson will forever be remembered as the greatest entertainer to grace this earth. There is only one, and there will NEVER EVER be another. Long live the King of Pop!

133.

KD

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

* a part

134.

London Lady

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

@ 44. I agree, there was something about Usher’s performance and the way he touched the casket… not that I know him or how sincere he was, there was just something abt it that seemed choreographed.

It was an appropriate memorial tho, respectful, beautiful and classy.

135.

DEEDEE

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

The memorial was very touching and cried throughout the whole ceremony, from the time the casket came in up until after Paris said she loved her father so much. I’m not going to get on Mariah for her performance…yes her voice didn’t sound as good as it has in the past, but you all need to realize her performance was the first of the memorial as well as the first time she saw Michael’s casket. She was overcome by emotion I know, simply because I was and I was watching from the comfort of my own home. Jenifer Hudson’s performance was great, I loved the Free Willy song, Usher’s singing “Gone Too Soon” was emotional especially when he broke down at the end. Overall it was a moment/memorial that I will never forget, it was well put together and I know Michael would be pleased. My prayers go out to the entire Jackson family.

136.

bee

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Oh, they just reported that Mariah was the only singer there who had not had a chance to rehearse, and that it was very emotional for her. She did the performance anyhow, because she wanted to. So stop ragging.

137.

whatsgoingon

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Usher sang the mess outta that song. Jennifer Hudson did too. Jermaine sang the touching song, Smile. I didnt think he had the strength to finish but he did. Mariah sounded terrible, but did her best…I was surprised at how hoarse she sounded. Overall the memorial was full of elegance and dignity.

138.

whatsgoingon

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Ok…so I just read that Mariah was really overwhelmed with grief to really sing…that’s understandable. Singing with a coffin in front of you is no easy task.

139.

RORO

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Damn did you all miss the message this service was about no one but MJ and his family…it was not about who can and can not sing it was not about who was there it was about his life and how he affect the world..I feel like any day now this world is going to end because there is no more compassion left. This is why I have not had any children. I would not want them to suffer in a world where people are no longer human and have no good will toward there fellow man.

140.

MJ Fan

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Yeah i agree this shouldnt be bout chris brown this is bout Michael. But just for the record I still dont think he shoulda performed. And for the ppl talkin bout Kobe, I’ll say he was still wrong for that and I dont even kno why he was on program. He didnt kno Mike.

141.

Anonymous

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Concreteloop - can you please take down the Mariah Carey wallpaper and put Michael Jackson back. After all, long live the “King.”

142.

TJACK25

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Can we get some info on the asian/black woman who sang lead on “We Are The World” and “Heal the World???” She had a great voice!! No studio effects needed

143.

mebony68

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

oh yeah and john mayer made me like him because he played that guitar really well

144.

LINDA

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

Why was kobe there. Chris Brown I’m so proud of you, let your haters be your motivators. There is no doubt in my mind the type of person Michael was he wanted you there. America hated on Michael they were nasty mean and just plain old evil to him while he was here. So don’t go anywhere in hide just becareful take care of you in stay positive because the negative will wear you down. Keep God first always love you respect your mom in don’t take the hater bait. Thank you for respecting Michael he knew you were there long live the King in people like you.

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Ashley

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I don’t know about you guys but i’m surely glad that man beater Chris Brown didn’t perform LMAO see that’s what you get Chris and from the look of that picture it looks like Chris been sniffing you know what he just don’t look right sometimes he looks weird and foolish I believe he’s on drugs that’s just the way he look I mean he don’t look like he use to when he first camed out with the single Yo he looks foolish to me i’m glad he didn’t perform becase he would be sending the wrong messages out to young people you feel me.

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Ashley

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

I been reading some of these bulls*** messages on here and I have one question 1.) Why do some of you people on here feel like Chris deserve to perform and be praised when he done so much wrong I mean NO ONE is trying to judge Chris but come on now let’s get serious and think about this from a positive and reality point of view okay. Micheal was for Peace and Harmony Mike was not for Violence whenever you beat a girl well anyone, whenever you beat someone so bad they turn black and blue and when someone actually been bitten by someone teeth print I mean that’s mean and hatred and also it’s very gross but if Chris Brown had a disease RiRi could have caught what he had I mean when you bite someone I mean damn that’s hate I mean Spitting on someone and biting someone that’s the most cruel and hateful and hurtful thing to do to someone I mean yeah IF GOD’S WILL and a liitle bit down the road when everyone done forget about it or beginning to forget about it yeah Chris can come back other than that DON’T NOBODY WANT TO HEAR S*** CHRIS HAVE TO SAY PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also>< Think about this what about the young generation if Chris made a comeback right now he will be setting an example that’s negative and don’t nobody want that for their Children,Nieces and Nephews,Cousins, ETC so that’s why everyone is ignoring him right now because everyone feels like he’s not ready yet for a comeback plain and simple crystal clear and I don’t care who get mad on here just like Number 82 says the TRUTH HURTS SO GET MAD I DON’T CARE AND I’M SURE EVERYONE ELSE ON HERE WHOSE SPEAKING THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRIS DON’T GIVE A F*** AS WELL

RIP MICHAEL YOU WAS THE WORLD’S GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

147.

percy

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

u knoe he is the king of pop his music wil live forever n he made our black race lifted up high u noe regardlss of what!!!!we gt the talent mj showed the wrld n we lost a legend bt still life goes on i hope he rests in peace n his family will have peace as well (rest in peace mj love u)

148.

ashou

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

R.I.P. MJ you will forver be in my heart!!!! The king of pop!
Btw i know this is irrelevant but what was the cell that chris brown had thx!!!
Love ya Michael Jackson

149.

Sexy

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

That service was perfect. PERFECT. I hoped Mariah would sing that song. When she came out as the first performer I was sooo excited. Yeah she didn’t sound like Mariah. Did she have a cold? But I still enjoyed it immensely. Usher….OMG…that was the most moving performance…..OMG……(who cares where Chris Brown was)….Usher was the perfect pick.

I was moved by Berry Gordy’s speech. The King of Pop does not do MJ justice. And everyone there seemed to agree. And the Coretta Scott-King story wasn’t a surprise at all.

The only thing that hurts me is that I think MJ didn’t know how much he was loved. I really, really hope he was looking down at the service and was in awe.

And J-Hud looked soooo beautiful!

I just saw that Mariah’s CD dropped yesterday. Thumbs up to her for not plugging her CD release.

When they brought his casket out I just kept saying to myself, “this is not happening, I can’t believe this.”

150.

Sexy

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /

#21 I feel the same way. That was such a wonderful gift his family gave to US. They didn’t have to share him with us. Celebs even said they were shocked when the casket came in. And the silence at the Staples Center was CRAZY! I wasn’t there but I have been to many Laker games and that silence spoke volumes. Wow.

I’m sorry guys but I may leave 7 more comments.

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