Continuous Images of Michael Jackson's Memorial Events
July 7 2009, Published 4:25 a.m. ET
Continuous coverage of Michael Jackson's Funeral
1. Flowers outside the Michael Jackson Memorial at the Staples Center.
Flowers outside the Michael Jackson Memorial at the Staples Center.
2. The hearse leaving the cemetery.
The hearse leaving the cemetery.
3. The procession of Michael Jacksons funeral headed for the Staples Center.
The procession of Michael Jacksons funeral headed for the Staples Center.
4. Chris Brown attends the Michael Jackson memorial.
Chris Brown attends the Michael Jackson memorial.
5. The hearse leaves the cemetery and heads for the Staples Center.
The hearse leaves the cemetery and heads for the Staples Center.
6. The mad scene outside the Staples Center.
The mad scene outside the Staples Center.
7. The casket of MJ inside the hearse.
The casket of MJ inside the hearse.
8. Inside the Staples Center a stage is set up for performances such as Mariah Carrey.
Inside the Staples Center a stage is set up for performances such as Mariah Carrey.
9. Inside the Staples Center a stage is set up for performances such as Mariah Carrey.
Inside the Staples Center a stage is set up for performances such as Mariah Carrey.
10. The Staples Center where the Michael Jackson memorial will take place.
The Staples Center where the Michael Jackson memorial will take place.
11. Michaels Jackson's casket being taken to the Staples Center.
Michaels Jackson's casket being taken to the Staples Center.
12. Michael Jackson’s casket leaves Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills following the private funeral service held Tuesday morning for family and friends.
Michael Jackson’s casket leaves Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills following the private funeral service held Tuesday morning for family and friends.
13. Jackson’s body, surrounded by pallbearers, makes its way to the hearse, which will take him to Staples Center for the public memorial.
Jackson’s body, surrounded by pallbearers, makes its way to the hearse, which will take him to Staples Center for the public memorial.
14. Covered in red flowers, Michael’s casket is carefully loaded into the hearse following a private family funeral service.
Covered in red flowers, Michael’s casket is carefully loaded into the hearse following a private family funeral service.
15. Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson attends the private funeral for Michael Jackson at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson attends the private funeral for Michael Jackson at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
16. Fans begin to fill the Staples Center for Jackson’s public memorial.
Fans begin to fill the Staples Center for Jackson’s public memorial.
17. Garlands of flowers frame the spot in the center of Staples, where Michael Jackson’s casket will be displayed
Garlands of flowers frame the spot in the center of Staples, where Michael Jackson’s casket will be displayed
18. The Jackson Brothers accompany the casket into the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
The Jackson Brothers accompany the casket into the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
19. Lionel Richie The memorial service for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California.
Lionel Richie The memorial service for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California.
20. Queen Latifah, speaks in front of a giant back drop of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California.
Queen Latifah, speaks in front of a giant back drop of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California.
21. Singer Queen Latifah The memorial service for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California
Singer Queen Latifah The memorial service for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center Los Angeles, California
22. Michael Jackson's gold casket glitters from the stage.
Michael Jackson's gold casket glitters from the stage.
23. Corey Feldman attends the memorial.
Corey Feldman attends the memorial.
24. A grieving fan holds up an vanity license plate dedicated to Michael Jackson.
A grieving fan holds up an vanity license plate dedicated to Michael Jackson.
25. Lionel Richie performs "Jesus is Love".
Lionel Richie performs "Jesus is Love".
26. Usher pays his respects.
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Usher pays his respects.
27. Another fan pays her final respects to Michael by attending the service.
Another fan pays her final respects to Michael by attending the service.
28. Jennifer Hudson belts out "Will You Be There".
Jennifer Hudson belts out "Will You Be There".
29. John Mayer plays his guitar to an instrumental version of "Human Nature".
John Mayer plays his guitar to an instrumental version of "Human Nature".
30. Jermaine Jackson throws a rose on to the casket.
Jermaine Jackson throws a rose on to the casket.
31. Brooke Shields recounts her memories of Michael Jackson.
Brooke Shields recounts her memories of Michael Jackson.
32. Mariah Carey sings "I'll Be There".
Mariah Carey sings "I'll Be There".
33. Stevie Wonder sings "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer".
Stevie Wonder sings "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer".
