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.

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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.

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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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Here is the last batch of photos from this weekend’s 2009 Essence Music Festival, sponsored by Coca Cola and held in New Orleans, Louisiana at he Louisiana Superdome. The ladies of En Vogue reunited on the main stage Sunday night (Jul 5) at the Superdome, which also hosted a performance from legendary soul/gospel singer Al Green. R&B soul singer Raphael Saadiq performed on one of the smaller stages that evening. Continue reading for more photos!

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Legendary R&B singer Lionel Richie and his Matrix-style leather trenchcoat (haha) performed on CBS’ The Early Show aboard the USS Intrepid Friday (Jun 12) morning in New York City. Continue reading for more photos of Nicole Richie’s dad doing his thing.

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Tennis phenom Serena Williams was seen out and about doing some shopping at designer store True Religion on Robertson Blvd Tuesday (Jun 9) in Los Angeles.

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Pop singer Rihanna is apparently back to work on a new album, despite all of the drama surrounding her life at this very moment. The paparazzi spotted her on her way to a recording studio in Santa Monica, CA over the weekend.

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Def Jam HNIC Antonio “L.A.” Reid, along with Nivea brand, hosted an exclusive Grammy Afterparty at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse on February 8, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California following the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. The celebrity guestlist included: Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Christina Milian and more. Continue reading to see who all hit up the House of Hype Island Def Jam Grammy Afterparty!

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