Jul 7th, 2009 - MTV
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From the live-streaming video to a live blog to articles about unforgettable musical performances and lyrical tributes, MTV News covered all aspects of Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Our readers were right there with us, contributing thoughts, prayers and strong opinions all day long.
"Michael Jackson should be renamed the King of Music, not just the King of Pop," Yali wrote.
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Though no one can ever replace Michael Jackson, the contemporary artist perhaps most closely associated with the King of Pop is Usher. During the public memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles...
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At his public memorial service today in Los Angeles, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson may finally get his wish: to be treated like royalty. From all accounts, the services...
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8:44Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Brooke Shields
A weeping Brooke Shields gives an emotional eulogy of her longtime friend Michael Jackson. She called their bond "the most natural and easiest of friendships."
7:12Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Rev. Al Sharpton
Reverend Al Sharpton eulogizes Michael Jackson. At one point, he tells his family, "There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with, but he dealt with it."
10:58Michael Jackson Memorial - "We Are The World/Heal The World"
At the memorial service for Michael Jackson, Kenny Ortega - who planned the "This Is It" concert tour - called Staples Center "Michael's house." The show closes with a performance of "We Are The World" and "Heal The World".
5:27Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson eulogizes Michael Jackson.
