The stars are filing into the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to remember Michael Jackson today at his phenomenal memorial. As the memorial gets underway, photos from inside the ceremony are being released.
Smokey Robinson started the ceremony by reading a letter from Diana Ross.
The Jackson Family sits in the front row. From left to right: Rebbie, Janet, Randy, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine
Usher flipping through the gold program book, which is sure to become a collectors item.
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Chris Brown flashes the peace sign; a very pregnant Jennifer Hudson (who will perform) poses with Usher
Usher poses with former Motown A&R Suzzane De Passe and Magic Johnson
Queen Latifah reads a poem by Maya Angelou
Mariah Carey and Trey Lorez performs “I’ll Be There“
John Mayer performs “Human Nature” on guitar
Joel Madden, Nicole Richie, and Lionel Richie pose backstage
photos: Kevin Mazur/wireimage
i miss him