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Michael Jackson Finally Laid to Rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Monday, September 7th 2009

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Michael Jackson's casket // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral

Nearly three months after his surprising death, Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest Thursday evening (Sep 3) in an intimate ceremony only attended by close family and friends at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, located in the Glendale district of Los Angeles. According to reports, guests were told the ceremony would start promptly at 7 P.M. (sunset) but the Jackson family left them waiting for about an hour until they showed up a little after 8 P.M. (PT). Jackson’s brothers, Randy, Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine, wheeled his gold casket to the front of the service once they arrived, and his three children, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael Jr., placed a gold crown on top of the flowers adorning it. They also wrote letters to their father that were placed inside of his casket, alongside one of his signature white gloves.

Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral

Celebrities among the attending guests were, of course, the Jackson family, Chris Tucker, Elizabeth Taylor, Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Macaulay Culkin, Rev. Al Sharpton, MJ’s ex wife Lisa Marie Presley and Gladys Knight, who sang a gospel song after a prayer by Pastor Lucius Smith. Clifton Davis also performed “Never Can Say Goodbye,” the popular song he wrote for the Jackson 5. After the ceremony was over, MJ’s brothers carried his casket to the Grand Mausoleum, where Michael Jackson entered his final resting place.

Chris Tucker // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral Quincy Jones // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral Elizabeth Taylor // Michael Jackson's Private Funeral

After the service, the family ate dinner at an Italian restaurant in Pasadena, CA.

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Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, Spike Lee and Others Backstage at Michael Jackson’s Public Memorial

Wednesday, July 8th 2009

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Jennifer Hudson and Usher // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial (Backstage)

Here is the final batch of photos from Michael Jackon’s public memorial service. On Tuesday, July 7th 2009, celebrities, dignitaries, and MJ fans alike all packed into the Staples Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate the life of an icon that was taken away from us way too soon. Above, R&B singer Usher can be seen posing with a very pregnant Jennifer Hudson backstage just before the memorial commenced. Continue reading to see photos of the different celebrities (Chris Brown, Wesley Snipes, Spike Lee, Kim Kardashian and more) who attended the ceremony.

Chris Brown // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial (Audience) Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial (Audience) Queen Latifah // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial (Backstage) Wesley Snipes // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial (Backstage)

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Usher, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Others Speak/Perform at Michael Jackson’s Public Memorial

Wednesday, July 8th 2009

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Usher // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center

Wearing dark sunglasses and a single yellow rose pinned to his jacket, a noticeably emotional Usher performed “Gone Too Soon,” a track from Michael Jackson’s 1991 Dangerous album, at the King of Pop’s farewell service Tuesday (Jul 7) in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.

Other celebrities and important public figures who spoke and/or performed at the public ceremony include Queen Latifah, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and more. Continue reading to check out all of the pictures.

Mariah Carey // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center Rev. Al Sharpton // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center Kobe Bryant & Magic Johnson // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center Jennifer Hudson // Michael Jackson's Public Memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center

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[VIDEOS] Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, Queen Latifah, Brooke Shields, and Others Speak at Michael Jackson’s Funeral

Tuesday, July 7th 2009

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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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2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Red Carpet Arrivals)

Tuesday, February 24th 2009

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Russell Simmons & Julie Henderson // 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Red Carpet) Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith // 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Red Carpet)

Graydon Carter and Vanity Fair played host to the 2009 Vanity Hair Oscar party, which was attended by Russell Simmons, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and about damn near everyone who held a big name at this year’s Oscar Awards and then some. Don’t believe us? Continue reading for more pics from the red carpet of the party!

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