Celebrities pay respects at Michael Jackson’s memorial
The celebrities who attended Michael Jacksons memorial service dressed appropriately dark and simple for the somber occasion, reports the Times’ Melissa Magsasay. Janet Jackson looked amazing in classic pearls, a body-hugging 1940s-inspired dress and black beret slightly tilted on her head. (Mario Anzuoni / Associated Press)
Mariah Carey, who sang the Jackson memorial’s opening song, Ill Be There, with Trey Lorenz, opted to show some skin in a black Jenny Packham gown with a plunging V neckline, says Times fashion market editor Melissa Magsaysay. (Mark Terrill-Pool / Getty Images)
“ ‘Jesus, he won’t let you down,”’sings [Lionel] Richie, gesticulating aggressively heavenward. The smooth star convincingly testifies, more like a Detroit preacher than the Jheri-curled gentleman behind ‘All Night Long.’ This is the mood here, church not club.” -- Times music critic Ann Powers. Read more on this review here.(Mark Terrill-Pool / Getty Images)
Singer Chris Brown attends the public memorial for Michael Jackson. (Kevin Mazur / Associated Press pool)
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Choreographer-director Kenny Ortega, left, and a guest at the Jackson memorial. (Kevin Mazur / MJ Memorial via Getty Images)
Singer Usher, left, entertainment executive Suzanne de Passe and Earvin “Magic” Johnson attend Michael Jackson’s public memorial service. (Kevin Mazur / MJ Memorial via Getty Images)
Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson with Usher at Michael Jackson’s memorial service. Hudson sang “Will You Be There” and Usher sang “Gone Too Soon” at the memorial. Click here for more songs and dedications.(Kevin Mazur / MJ Memorial via Getty Images)
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Martin Luther King III and actress Brooke Shields attend Michael Jackson’s Public Memorial Service. Times music critic Ann Powers notes Shields’ “speech will likely stand as one of the day’s best, offering personal, humorous looks at the pop singer, as well as some touching insights.” (Kevin Mazur / MJ Memorial via Getty Images)
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at the public memorial service for Michael Jackson. (Mario Anzuoni-Pool / Getty Images)
Jermaine Jackson throws a rose on his brother Michael Jackson’s casket after performing “Smiles” at the Staples Center memorial. Along with Michael’s other brothers, he was a pallbearer -- each of whom donned one silver glove. (Mark Terrill / Getty Images)
