07 Jul Live Coverage Of Michael Jackson Memorial Service

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OK leaving now for Staple Center. Will update again once there.

Ok on scene at 8:18 Crazyness personified.

8:27 Photo tribute on Staples big screen outside. Vendors selling hoards of t-shirts. So many different kinds of people everywhere.

8:38 Looking at free memorial program they handed out at entry. Nicely done.

8:47 It seems like there is about as much media passes as there would be, if not more, for a super bowl. Human Nature just finished playing in background.

9:00 At seats right by stage. AEG took care of us. The Jackson family is at Forest Lawn right now.

9:05 Al Sharpton here at Staples. They just put casket in hearse. LAPD does not want that info out. Oops.

9:23 Jackson Family along with casket is on way.

9:30 Smokey Robinson shaking hands with one of the Jackson family’s Ministers. Motorcade and helicop escort on way with casket to Staple Center.

9:37 Kim Kardashian and her mom just sat down. Nice view for me when she sat down. Trying to keep it light people.

9:48 They are testing lights. MJ’s body is here. Pulling into Staple Center.

9:54 Am I the only person here who is not family wearing black and a suit to boot? Media peeps dress too lax.

10:00 Magic Johnson came in. The crowd went nuts for Kobe Bryant.

10:08 Larry King and Barbara Walters. Soundchecking instruments. Getting ready to start.

10:12 Asked to clear aisles. About to bring in casket.

10:14 Diana Ross statement by Smokey was classic. Nelson Mandela as well.

10:17 Queen Latifah looks very pretty. Sad look on her face. 🙁

10:18 Usher walked in wearing shades.

10:19 Jackson family about to be walked in.

10:22 Jackson fam gets standing ovation as take seats.

10:24 Good shot of Janet all in black with shades.

10:27 Prince Michael hands Janet his program. Children sitting next to Katherine.

10:33 Casket coming out was a surreal moment. Were the gloves touching or tacky?

10:40 Would Mariah do anything else then I’ll Be There? Shrieks n tears from crowd. Not sure you can hear it on tv. That was Trey Lorenz right?

10:44 Queen Latifah went off cue of the prompter a few times. Nicely done.

10:47 Everyone has written down what they are going to say but a teleprompter is up with what they are going to say.

10:49 Lionel Ritchie, baby.

10:54 Berry Gordy is gonna be while I think. Long history with MJ.

11:02 Great speech by Berry.

11:04 Great video tribute. Went over well.

11:07 Stevie Wonder was, is, and always will be the man. Truth.

11:16. Magic n Kobe’s house is now Michael’s.

11:20 Jennifer Hudson, girl thank you.

11:25 Rev. Al Sharpton speaks. I see people heading to the bathroom. WTH?

11:30 Al was kinda loud wasn’t he? He made a good point to Michael’s children.

11:33 John Mayer. Human Nature baby Loved John’s performance. No microphone needed.

11:38 Brooke Sheilds was. The first one to cry? Wow. 1st female but still.

11:47 Jermaine soloing on Smile eh? Well allright.

11:51 Friends of family MLK IIi speak.

12:05 World Humanitarian Award. No matter what you say, he was a humanitarian.

12:10 Usher’s Performance is everything you thought it was.

12:14 Smokey Robinson was heartfelt and funny. This Is Not It.

12:18 Well dayum. Brit’s Got Talent for sure.

12:24 The Family joining for a “We Are the World”, including his children.

12:27 Looks like “Heal The World” will be it for the memorial. Will see if I can get more for you.

12:37 The Jackson brothers speaking about Michael.

12:40 Paris almost broke my heart. If I had one. Sad.

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