Posted Jul 7th 2009 2:50PM by TMZ Staff
After over two hours of speeches and songs, Michael Jackson's poignant and sad memorial service has come to an end. Check out some of the memorial highlights.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 2:49PM by TMZ Staff
Fighting back tears, Brooke Shields addressed the crowd at Michael Jackson's memorial today, telling everyone MJ's favorite song was Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" -- and that's exactly what everyone needs to do on this day.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
The "greatest moment" of Magic Johnson's life -- watching Michael Jackson devour some of Colonel Sanders' finest.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 1:55PM by TMZ Staff
Though she was not at the memorial service today, Diana Ross, who Micheal requested look after his kids in his will if his mother was unable to, released the following statement:
"I am trying to find closure, I want you to know that even though I am not there at the Staples Center. I am there in my heart. I have decided to pause and be silent. This feels right for me. Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, part of the fabric of my life in a way that I can't seem to find words to express. Michael wanted me to be there for his children, and I will be there if they ever they need me. I hope, today brings closure for all those who loved him. Thank you Katherine and Joe for sharing your son with the world and with me. I send my love and condolences to the Jackson family."
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Posted Jul 7th 2009 1:50PM by TMZ Staff
The guy who played Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on "Laverne and Shirley" was arrested last Friday in Las Vegas after he allegedly got into a drunken car crash.
Law enforcement sources tell us they received a call at around 12:30 PM about a collision with a "suspected drunk driver." When officers arrived, they found Eddie Mekka and administered field sobriety tests.
After the tests, Mekka was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence -- a misdemeanor. As for the accident, we don't know any details, but we do know there were no injuries reported at the scene.


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Posted Jul 7th 2009 1:47PM by TMZ Staff
At today's memorial to Michael Jackson at the Staples Center, Mariah Carey performed the Jackson 5 hit "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 12:32PM by TMZ Staff
Here is the memorial service program for Michael Jackson being sold outside the Staples Center.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:53AM by TMZ Staff
There are various news reports that Michael Jackson's body is not in the casket -- absolutely not true.

Our sources -- who know -- say 100% Jackson's body is in the coffin that is being taken to Staples Center.
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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:42AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson signed his last will on 7-7-02, seven years to the day he will be memorialized and buried. Michael was the 7th in a family of 9 kids.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:35AM by TMZ Staff
La Toya, Paris and Katherine Jackson inside Michael's memorial at Staples Center.


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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:30AM by TMZ Staff
Corey Feldman shows up to Michael Jackson's memorial wearing something straight out of MJ's closet.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:28AM by TMZ Staff
Reverend Al Sharpton and Kobe Bryant together inside Staples Center at Michael Jackson's memorial.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:26AM by TMZ Staff
A shot of the stage inside Staples Center as they prepare for the memorial service later this morning.

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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:24AM by TMZ Staff
A pregnant Jennifer Hudson and good friend Usher inside the Staples Center for Michael Jackson's memorial.


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Posted Jul 7th 2009 11:18AM by TMZ Staff
Wearing shades and flashing a peace sign, Chris Brown was spotted at Staples Center for Michael Jackson's memorial.

If Rihanna happens to show up to Staples Center, Chris will have to stay at least 10 yards from her.
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