Michael Jackson memorial live
If you weren't one of the lucky 17,000 fans who won tickets for tonight's star-studded memorial to Michael Jackson you can watch it live here - and be part of the biggest event in the history of the web.
PICTURES: Live photos from the funeral and memorial concert
The ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles began at shortly after 6pm UK time (10am in LA) - two hours after Jacko's 25-minute family funeral at Hollywood stars' cemetery Forest Lawn.
Stars performing at the celebration of Jacko's life include Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Usher, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. Britain's Got Talent schooboy Shaheen Jafargholi, 12, is also set to sing - after Jacko witnessed his performance on YouTube.
More than 1.5 million people entered a free draw for tickets and ticket holders began arriving in the early hours of Monday to collect their wrist bands for the six-hour show at the home of the LA Lakers.
Streets surrounding the stadium have been closed off by an army of 3,200 police officers - so this is the closest most of the world is going to get to the official tribute.
Organisers expect upwards of ONE BILLION people to tune in via CBS & MTV in the US, BBC2 & Sky in the UK and on the web all round the world.
Experts are saying the service is expected to be the biggest event in the history of the internet
So if you have trouble with the servers on this feed, you can also try:
The Sun live feed: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/
CNN live Michael Jackson feed: http://www.cnn.com/live/
MySpace memorial: http://celebrity.myspace.com/
Live stream on Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/live/michaeljackson
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I miss you Michael. I am so sad for the thing happened to you. May God bless you.
You are the best of the Enitre world. May you rest in peace and play with the angels. Soon you will be back again. I do the best I can to follow you. Love always *******
By MadameH.. Posted August 3 2009 at 5:29 AM.
I miss you Michael. I am so sad for the thing happened to you. May God bless you.
You are the best of the Enitre world. May you rest in peace and play with the angels. Soon you will be back again. I do the best I can to follow you. Love always *******
By MadameH.. Posted August 3 2009 at 5:22 AM.
You are the best Micheal i will always remember you you will live on in my heart forever. Love you xx
By Becky Holloway.. Posted July 8 2009 at 6:53 PM.
We will miss you MJ,your the legend, and we will always remember your contribution to the world of music.May you Rest In Peace "THE KING OF POP" and may almighty GOD bless your soul.I LOve You Michael Jackson....!!!
By Marlyn Concepcion.. Posted July 8 2009 at 4:45 PM.
R.I.P michael jackson you live forever in me good night jacko.
By olalere farouk.. Posted July 8 2009 at 4:14 PM.
Rip Michael .. I Think Its So Sad That He Passed Away . The World Lost Someone Very Special .. And You Will Be In Our Hearth ForEver And Ever.
I Hope Your Kids Get Thru This Ok With The Help Of Family And Friends.
You Are All In My Prayers ..
R i p Michael :( .. King Of Pop
xxxxxx
By Becky.. Posted July 8 2009 at 12:23 PM.
RIP Michael Jackson, you are the King of the Pop xx
Seen your concert November, 1996 and had tickets to see you again in August "This Is It" Concert. You shall be missed :( Your music will live forever!
By ellerose.. Posted July 7 2009 at 11:35 PM.
R.I.P. m.j his music goes on forever. legend xxx
By kayleigh.. Posted July 7 2009 at 8:22 PM.
R.I.P Michael Jackson
By mikejack.. Posted July 7 2009 at 5:19 PM.
Who cares about Jacko, I feel sorry for Bubbles the chimp!
All alone and sad...
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By SimpleSimon.. Posted July 7 2009 at 1:58 PM.