Michael Jackson memorial: Live coverage
July 7, 2009 | 9:47
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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.
Michael Jackson's family completes private memorial, en route to Staples Center. A caravan of Michael Jackson's family and close friends was moving from Forest Lawn cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, where they held a private memorial, to Staples Center this morning for a public memorial service. The group spent about an hour at Forest Lawn. Authorities were expected to temporarily close portions of the 134, 5 and 110 freeways as well as some surface streets to clear a path so the motorcade could get to Staples. The CHP closed portions of the 405 and 101 freeways as the family traveled from the family compound in Encino to Forest Lawn earlier this morning.
Michael Jackson crowds manageable: 'So far so good,' Bratton says. Michael Jackson's body will be transported from Forest Lawn cemetery to Staples Center by car, law enforcement have told The Times. The scene at Staples Center is calmer than expect so far. Police estimate about 50,000 people are there -- far fewer than expected.
Michael Jackson fan holds out hope for ticket to memorial. Police cordoned off the sidewalk at the corner of Flower Street and Pico Boulevard around 8:30 a.m., separating hundreds of incoming ticket holders stepping off the Metro line from dozens who simply came to watch from the sidelines.
Hollywood theater won't show Jackson service at LAPD's request. Michael Jackson's memorial service will be shown live in 37 cinemas across the country, but not in Los Angeles.The service was scheduled to be shown at the Mann Chinese 6 theater in Hollywood, steps away from Jackson's star on the Walk of Fame, but was canceled this morning at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Michael Jackson T-shirt vendors moved from Staples Center. T-shirt vendor Lizan Mendez was raking in about $100 every 20 minutes in a parking lot at the corner of Flower Street and Pico Boulevard about 7:30 a.m. when police moved in with bullhorns. “This is a public warning,” an officer announced. “You have 15 minutes to shut it down.”
Photo credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times
DONT UNDERSTAND HOW PEOPLE CAN MAKE SUCH A BID DEAL???????
MJ is a child molester he is sick
Posted by: unknown | July 07, 2009 at 02:11 PM
RIP Michael, Its time for the world to realize what you wanted for every human being alive. I believe that you wanted nothing but the best out of everyone. The goodness and the love. You gave all of it you had and more, now its time that the world gives back and realizes that your not gone and never will be. You are here with us always. Its time we listen to your music and follow your message. Its time we watch your performances and loved you for the performer and music you created. Its time we love each other and give every challenge that comes to us 110 % just like you did for your entire family from the age of 5 to 8 years old. The life you went through, the challenges you over came and the changes you will continue to create will always be respected and appreciated by millions and millions of people.Thank you Michael Jackson for the effort you put forth for so long and the beautiful things you did with your life. Theirs much more to say, let the books be written the movies be directed and the good changes continue. I look forward to the day I see you in heaven.
Posted by: Jeff | July 07, 2009 at 02:40 PM
There are rare moments in history when a society is given the opportunity to define itself. Today we have all witnessed this country's embarrassing self admission of ultimate shallowness and stupidity. Finally, the effort of several generations that perpetuated the dumbing down of an entire society can now bask in the glory that is the United States of America. Thank you, media giants of America, you have truly mastered the art of meaningless hype and moronic judgment. Thank you, average Joe's of America, you have shown how much class and intelligence we can expect from your six grade educations. The "event" of the day should have passed as a mere byline, and at best, a 10 minute segment on Entertainment Tonight. But in your collective wisdom, America, you decided to spend a whole lot of time, money and focus on a sick and disturbed "celebrity" who did not really do a whole lot of anything to warrant the spectacle of the day. Ultimately, when historians and future generations look back at the events of today, they will collectively shake their heads and say, "What the hell were those people thinking?"
Posted by: bj | July 07, 2009 at 04:01 PM
MICHEAL JACKSON was a great dancer and singer and did alot for kids and people around the world, I grew up with his songs, I will remember micheal jackson for that and he did alot of good and did some not so good, but I will remember all the good he did for alot of people, he was human like thew rest of us.
Posted by: darla | July 07, 2009 at 06:42 PM
MICHEAL'S FATHER AND THE MEDIA KILLED MICHEAL JACKSON SLOWLY...RELENTLESSLY AND SELFISHLY..WHEN IS SOCIETY GOING TO STOP THE HUNT FOR THE BAD AND NOT ONLY HONOR BUT CELEBRATE THE GOOD IN THE WORLD.
Posted by: KERSTIN ESKELI | July 07, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Michael Jackson!!! is the king of all music and his voice will be with us for the rest of our life, he was one of a kind and he was my Idol every since I was five years old, I always wanted to see michael in person, but I couldn't afford the trips or the rides, but one thing for sure he will always be in my heart and in my memories for the rest of my life, and too his children your father spirits will always be with you and he is no more in pain or suffering he is with his maker and we all shall see him again Amen ! now rest in peace Micheal we love you always infinity plus infinity....
Posted by: yevette | July 07, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Michael was my angel and my hero, He gave me so much love in his voice and his songs, he inspired me and my kids to love others besides our self, My prays go out to his family and children, I wish I could of meet michael in person but that is ok!! because I shall see him in heaven with our father, and then I can tell him in person or spiritis how he won my heart over and bless many with his knowlege and his wisdom as well, I love you michael now you can sing with the angel and come in our dreams with your beautiful voice that God gave you,!! love always yevette
Posted by: Yevette M. Redd | July 07, 2009 at 08:10 PM
All I know is we lost a great person and to me he is best remembered as the only' "WORLD EMBASSADOR" THAT WE HAD HERE.there will never be another human like him.
Posted by: gloria canales | July 07, 2009 at 08:10 PM