Celebrities walk black carpet to Staples Center

Celebrities are strolling down a black carpet into Staples Center for the Michael Jackson memorial service.

Movie director Spike Lee stopped to pose beside a Michael Jackson poster. Actor Wesley Snipes, who appeared in Lee's "Jungle Fever," Omarosa of "The Apprentice" and "Everybody Hates Chris" star Terry Crews were among the early arrivals.

The entire Kardashian clan has entered the venue, as has Lou Ferrigno, the former "The Incredible Hulk" star and Jackson's personal trainer who in recent days has recounted to countless reporters his work with Jackson.

Stars of yesteryear TV were also on hand--Jaleel White of Steve Urkel fame and Elizabeth Berkley of "Saved by the Bell" were among the guests.

Other celebrities included Barbara Walters in a black pantsuit and ropes of pearl necklaces. Tyler Perry was there in a cornflower blue tie,  black suit, white shirt and sunglasses. And no wig.

LeVar Burton arrived in a midnight blue suit and tie. And no sunglasses.

-- Richard Winton