News, pictures and videos from July 7, 2009

Paris Jackson speaks about her dad Michael Jackson

Perhaps the most touching moment of Michael Jackson’s public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles was when his 11-year-old daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, made her impromptu speech about her dad:

“Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. I just want to say I love him so much.”

She then broke down in tears and was immediately consoled by her aunt Janet, who was standing right beside her the entire time. A very sad and touching moment indeed. Continue reading for that video and videos of all of the people (Brooke Shields, Queen Latifah, his brother Marlon Jackson and more) who went up to say what Michael Jackson meant to them and to the world.

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Michael Jackson Memorial Performances

Lots of singers/performers (Usher, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and more) took the stage Tuesday (Jul 7) to honor and say goodbye to Michael Jackson at his public memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. 20,000 people packed into the arena to witness as the world bid the King of Pop a grand farewell. Here are videos from everyone who performed songs at the globally televised memorial. Keep checking back as we will continue to add photos and videos of the people who made speeches throughout today and tomorrow. Continue reading for the videos.

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Kanye West leaving his London hotel (July 5th 2009)

Rapper Kanye West was spotted by the British paparazzi as he exited his hotel in London, England Sunday evening (Jul 5) for a night on the town. Continue reading for more.

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Nelly & City Spud of the St. Lunatics at The Mirage's Jet Nightclub in Vegas

Nelly performed Monday night (Jul 6) at The Mirage Hotel and Casino Resort’s Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas. Above he is pictured arriving at the venue with his younger brother, St. Lunatic rapper City Spud. Professional boxer Antonio Tarver and Jade Cole (America’s Next Top Model & Apple Bottom model) also partied with Nelly and City Spud at the club. Continue reading for all of the pix.

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Tiny, Toya and Sheree Whitfield at Twist in Atlanta (July 6th 2009)

Our blogging brother from another mother FreddyO snapped some candids of reality tv stars Tiny, Toya and Sheree Whitfield (Real Housewives of ATL) Monday (Jul 6) as they grabbed an early dinner at Twist, which is the Atlanta equivalent to LA’s Mr. Chows. Continue reading for more pix!

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Serena Williams // Wimbledon Winners Party

Tennis phenom Serena Williams, who took the win over her older sister Venus Williams for the Women’s Singles Final tennis match, attended the Wimbledon Winners Party at Hotel Intercontinental Sunday (Jul 5) in London, England. Continue reading for more pics of her at the dinner.

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Denzel Washington and his kids at Nikki Beach in St. Tropez, France (July 4th 2009)

Denzel Washington and his kids (Katia, Olivia and Malcom) spent some quality family time together on the Fourth of July (Saturday) on Nikki Beach in St. Tropez, France. The four Washingtons enjoyed the sun on the beach then took to the ocean in a small boat. Continue reading for the rest of the pics!

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Michael Jackson memorial poster signed by fans outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles

It has been confirmed that Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher and others are set to partake in Michael Jackson’s memorial service in Los Angeles at the Staples Center Tuesday (Jul 7). Singers Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson have also been confirmed to appear at the event, which will be nationally televised live and commercial free on ABC, CNN, HLN, MSNBC, and E!

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