Michael Jackson Memorial Service Videos

Video: Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris Katherine Gives Tearful Goodbye Speech at Memorial

Submitted by Rich King on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — While there were plenty of celebrities on hand for Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday, it was his daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, who reminded everyone that the world lost more than just a music icon.

"Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine," said the 11-year-old girl as she was comforted by Jackson's sister, Janet. "And I just wanted to say I love him so much."

Paris Katherine spoke at the end of the nearly two-hour service, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25 from an apparent cardiac arrest.

Video: Shaheen Jafargholi Performing 'Who's Loving You' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center drew a star-studded crowd, but not every face was a household name.

Shaheen Jafargholi, who rose to fame earlier this year on "Britain's Got Talent," was asked to perform by the Jackson family after wowing audiences on the U.K. show.

The 12-year-old had captured the eye of Jackson, who reportedly caught a glimpse of the young star on YouTube. Jackson later invited Jafargholi to join him at his planned July comeback concert run at London's O2 Arena.

"Shaheen was asked specifically by Michael Jackson's closest family to sing at the service because they knew how impressed Michael had been with him," Shaheen's headmaster, Robert Phillips, told the Times of London.

Video: Usher Performs 'Gone Too Soon' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by K.R. Gomez on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Usher took the stage at Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center, where he paid tribute to his childhood idol.

In an emotional performance, the R&B star covered "Gone Too Soon" off Jackson's 1991 album "Dangerous." The song had special meaning to the King of Pop as it was dedicated to the memory of Ryan White, a young AIDS patient befriended by Jackson who died at the age of 18.

At one point during his performance, Usher touched Jackson's casket lying in front of the stage.

Fighting back tears, Usher struggled to complete the song as he was surrounded by members of Jackson's family.

Video: Jermaine Jackson Sings 'Smile' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson first choked back tears when he confirmed his brother's death to the world on June 25. Those same emotions were on display again at Tuesday's memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Shortly after actress Brooke Shields told the audience about one of the King of Pop's favorite songs, Jermaine Jackson took the stage and performed that very same track, "Smile."

The fellow Jackson 5 member fought back tears throughout his performance as he paid tribute to his younger sibling, who was more than just a music icon to him.

"Smile" was written by Charlie Chaplin for the 1936 movie "Modern Times."

Video: Brooke Shields Gives Tearful Michael Jackson Memorial Speech

Submitted by Erica Bowen on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Brooke Shields gave one of the more heartfelt speeches at Tuesday's memorial service for Michael Jackson, recalling how the two child stars shared a unique "bond."

"Michael always knew he could count on me to support him or be his date and that we would have fun no matter where we were," said a teary-eyed Shields, who first met Jackson at the age of 13. "We had a bond."

Shields, who earned her first acting credits at just 11-months-old, remembered how she once called Jackson a "slacker" since his career didn't take off until he was five. In another amusing story, she recalled how she once called Jackson out for wearing his trademark glove.

Video: Jennifer Hudson Singing 'Will You Be There' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by Chloe Bunker on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Having witnessed her own personal tragedy last fall, Jennifer Hudson took the stage Tuesday at Michael Jackson's memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Hudson, whose mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were shot to death last October in her hometown of Chicago, performed a moving rendition of Jackson's 1991 single, "Will You Be There."

"We love you, Michael," the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actress told the crowd after her performance.

The "American Idol" star's first public performance since the family tragedy came earlier this year when she sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa.

Video: Stevie Wonder Singing 'Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by Rich King on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Stevie Wonder first met Michael Jackson when the young child star was turning heads as a member of the Jackson 5. So it was rightfully difficult for the elder Motown great to bid Jackson adieu at Tuesday's memorial service in Los Angeles.

"This is a moment that I wished that I didn't live to see come, but as much as I can say that and mean it, I do know that God is good," said Wonder as he took the stage. "And I do know that as much as we may feel, and do, that we need Michael with us, God must have needed him more."

The 59-year-old music artist then delivered a powerful version of his fittingly-titled 1971 song, "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer."

Video: Mariah Carey Sings 'I'll Be There' at Michael Jackson Memorial

Submitted by Amber Sterling on July 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey was the first performer at Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Wearing a black dress, the 39-year-old singer took the stage and began to sing "I'll Be There." Carey was soon joined by her longtime collaborator Trey Lorenz, who joined the pop diva in performing the Jackson 5 hit.

"I'll Be There," which was co-written by Motown founder Berry Gordy, was a No. 1 hit for the Jackson 5 in 1970.

Carey also has a chart-topping history with the song, having first performed it with Lorenz on MTV's "Unplugged" in 1992. The cover later landed on the top of the Billboard music charts.