LIVE RECAP: Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

Bringing it to you as it happens, for those who aren't watching it.
Sorry that there isn't any extra commentary!!

1:05
Smokey Robinson starts the service with opening statements from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela

1:10
Long pause

1:33
Choir begins to sing as Michael is brought into the arena by his brothers

1:37
Pastor Luscious Smith speaks about Michael

1:40
Mariah Carey begins to sing "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz. So BEAUTIFUL!

1:46
Queen Latifah talks about her memories of Michael and reads a poem written by Maya Angelou just for him.

1:51
Lionel Richie sings "Jesus Is Love"

1:54
Berry Gordy speaks about the Michael and the Jackson 5 with Motown

2:04
Video Montage begins recapping his accomplishments

2:08
Stevie Wonder speaks about Michael and begins to sing "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer".

2:16
Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson speak about Michael's accomplishments and funny moments.

2:22
Jennifer Hudson sings "Will You Be There".

2:26
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks about the dreams of the Jackson family.

2:35
John Mayer plays a guitar solo of "Human Nature".

2:39
Brooke Shields speaks her memories of Michael

2:48
Jermaine Jackson sings "Smile".

2:53
Martin Luther King III and Bernice King speaks on the inspiration and vision of Michael and their father MLK.

3:00
Congress woman Sheila Jackson Lee speaks on Michael as an America Samaritan.

3:09
Usher sings "Gone Too Soon"

3:13
Video Montage plays of the Jackson 5

3:14
Smokey Robinson speaks on his memories of Michael and the Jackson 5

3:19
Shaheen Jafargholi (from Britian's Got Talent) sings "Who's Loving You?"

3:23
Kenny Ortega speaks on his memories of Michael and his final days.

3:25
Big musical tribute to Michael with "We Are The World" and "Heal The World"

3:35
Jermaine says Thank You to the fans
Marlon tells his most memorable story of Michael
Paris Jackson says a tearful goodbye to her father.

Today was and will always be a very moving day. Thanks to everyone who had anything to do with this memorial service for MJ. It was a very respectable and moving program and if you didn't get to see it live, I hope this recap helped a little. WE MISS YOU MICHAEL!

Posted by Skittles