stevie wonder and mariah carey will sing at the venue. from los angeles, roger reports. >> it is a stellar line up from the world of music, sports, and civil rights. stevie wonder, mariah carey, and even the son of the rev. martin luther king are some of the names that will appear in tribute to michael jackson. these are some of the 17,000 fans who won the chance to attend. they have to prove their identity before getting their passes. these are the golden tickets. organizers have gone to great lengths that only the people who won the tickets receive them. they are already on sale online to thousands of fans. >> for many, their tickets are not for sale. >> i did not have a confirmation that i was going to win. i prayed. i ran back in the house and i logged on. >> 1.6 million applied to be in the audience. there are report some paid huge sums on the promise of tickets. police say it is futile. >> two people tried to scam the systems. they copied the dodgers could become that right away. -- they copied the vouchers. they were kicked out rig

mariah carey, she didn't hit some of those notes because she didn't rehearse.nly artist who didn't get there in time. so, everything, from the production quality, to the people who spoke, it was so real. and you didn't feel like you were watching michael jackson, the icon, being memorialized, as much as you felt like you were watching a man, a husband -- i'm sorry, not a husband, a man, a father, a brother, a son. and that's what really struck me. >> and toure, it seems the theme really was to put a human face on michael jackson, present a side of him that none of us ever go to know, really, right? >> yeah. i mean, you know, when paris came out and spoke from the heart, you know, with the family surrounding her. i mean, who couldn't cry behind that? and who couldn't think, you know, this is a real person. like janet talked about, he's an icon to you, but he's a brother to me. and that's real, and you know, this family together, the brothers all in yellow ties. you know, showing a certain unison that perhaps we haven't always seen from the jacksons. you know, we

there are several musical tributes planned including performances by stevie wonder, mariah carey and jennifer hudson. our teri okita is in california and is joining us from the staples center with more information on today's activities. >> reporter: it's not an overstatement to say we have never seen anything like this before from the thousands of fans that turned out here to the private memorial service in los angeles to the logistics and the organization it took to put this all together it is a tribute fit for a king. the jacksons left their family home today to say farewell to the king of pop. their private ceremony is at forest lawn cemetery. and then police escort michael jackson's casket to the staples center so fans have a chance to say good-bye. >> it is an experience. don't get too many opportunities to do something like this. >> just a celebration. we want to remember him as he was. >> reporter: an impressive list of entertainers is performing at what is expected to be the biggest celebrity sendoff of all time including stevie wonder, usher, mariah carey. >> great celebrati

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stevie wonder, lionel ritchie, smokey robinson, mariah carey. ♪ ♪ just call my name and i'll be theree own version of the jackson's hit "i'll be there" connects to very early days. ♪ >> meanwhile, artists who are not there are nevertheless memorializing jackson. this was madonna this weekend in england. >> let's give it up to one of the greatest that the world has ever known -- michael jackson. >> here there was something touchingly sweet and gentle about their brief vigil before the staples center doors and the ticket winners for whom it didn't feel like a funeral coming, but more like a chance to celebrate something they love. and cynthia, one last thing. i know we can't see in the darkness, but that line of people who are waiting just to stand in front and sign their names continues down the sidewalk behind me. much longer than it was earlier in the day. it was a charming and gentle thing. this thing fee like it's coming to a respectable ending. >> thanks, hn. a private burial service has been planned for 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning in los angeles, two hours before his public memori

trust me, trust mariah carey. john berman, abc news, pawtucket, rhode island. >>> and i can tell you, john was worried about that for dace before he did it. we have late word a white house source tells john the president will warm up with albert pujols before tomorrow's game. that's not bad in and of itself. that's "world news" for this monday i'm charlie gibson. hope you had a good day for all monday i'm charlie gibson. hope you had a good day for all of us have a good night. captions by vitac

enough to make me look less like mariah carey and more like mariano rivera. thmoment of truth.. at least that's what i'm calling it. look again. despite advancing age and general lack of coordination, not a hint of embarrassment. take that, mariah. president obama, you're up. for "good morning america," the most relieved person on the planet, john berman, abc news. >> all right, john. >> let's not go that far. >> come on, he did pretty well. >> before he gets too cocky, the definition of a change-up is an intentionally thrown slow ball, right? no, good job, john. you did us proud. we got a softball game coming up. >> okay, he can be on the team. >> "weekend window." >>> "weekend wdopew" ow"nining tohe glorious coast of the northern ireland. we'll be right back. when morning comes in the middle of the night, [ rooster crow ] it affects your entire day. to get a good night's sleep, try 2-layer ambien cr. the first layer dissolves quickly... to help you fall asleep. and unlike other sleep aids, a a second dissolves slowly to help you stay aslee when taking ambien cr, don't drive o

mariah carey will sing her version of jackson's hit "i'll be there." and the dancers who would have been part of his fiewbl tour will take -- final tour will take the stage. jennifer hudson, lionel richie, usher and others will be there. from the sports world, magic johnson and kobe bryant. not coming, debbie rowe, lisa marie presley and elizabeth taylor. thousands will be there to celebrate the king of pop. >> i was going to go to one of his concerts. i'm going to this. >> reporter: as the world prepares to say goodbye new information about his death surfaced in the investigation, that both of jackson's arms were scarred with track marks consistent with the finding of a potent sedative. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the latest now on president barack obama's trip to russia. mr. obama met with -- in moscow today with the prime minister putin, the man considered really in charge of russia. in talks yesterday obama and russia's president agreed to cut nuclear stockpiles by about a third. >>> and back here in baltimore, a man caught with 91 pounds of co

trust me, trust mariah carey. john berman, abc news, pawtucket, rhode island. >>> and i can tell you, john was worried about that for dace before he did it. we have late word a white house source tells john the president will warm up with albert pujols before tomorrow's game. that's not bad in and of itself. that's "world news" for this monday i'm charlie gibson. hope you had a good day for all monday i'm charlie gibson. hope you had a good day for all of us have a good night. captions by vitac they think, "oh, i want to lower my costs." we do what we call an "on your side review" and we can consult with them about how they can do things to save money by taking advantage of discounts. we try to save them money, i mean, we really do. get the "on your side review" and save call nationwide insurance today. my name is sandy garza and i'm on your side. this is "jeopardy!"

mariah carey's soon filled the void. ♪ where there is love i'll be there ♪ >> reporter: music was therpie centerpiece. lionel ritchie, offered a spiritual ballad, in keeping with katherine's wishes that this not simply be a secular service. ♪ jesus is lord >> reporter: for all the celebration, this was a good-bye. and a tough one for many. >> although our hearts are aching, we need to look up where he is undoubtedly perched in a crescent moon and we need to smile. >> reporter: jackson's achievements couldn't fit into a single eulogy whether in the record industry itself or that moon walk on stage. >> i think he is simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived. [ applause ] >> reporter: that brought mourners to their feet, only to be lulled back into somber silence from the likes of stevie wonder. ♪ michael why didn't you stay? ♪ >> reporter: the memorial hit every note from jackson's calling as a musician, to the controversy his life so often brought. >> how much pain can one take? maybe now michael they will leave you alone. >> wasn't nothing strange about your daddy, it was strang

they include mariah carey and a share. we will let you know who else is involved -- they include mariah carey and usher. >>> we are learning more about the stalking charges against marion barry. investigators are looking at how the ex-husband may have been involved in the arrest. kris van cleave explains. >> marion barry had police stopped the ex-husband from entering the wilson building for an event. >> that individual had been confrontational with mr. barry in the past. >> his accuser wrote letters and said in part -- as for the events leading up to his arrest, his lawyer confirms he spent much of july 4 with his accuser. they had planned to go to rehoboth beach. they were -- they returned to dc. >> we believe the charge stems from a personal relationship that has gone horribly wrong. >> they left the home shortly before being arrested. they say barry was a frequent visitor. >> i have seen them together. i do not believe it. >> barry is expected to be in court on thursday. that is when they will learn if charges will be

there will be music from artists like usher, mariah carey, and stevie wonder. two people who cannot be at the service are longtime friend elizabeth taylor and his ex- wife. even after his death, loyal fans will flock to the staples center in los angeles in what could be the biggest celebrity send off of all time. it is expected to be a big, star-studded event. mariah carey, steviewo nder, and jennifer hudson are expected to take the stage. >> i am thrilled. this will be huge. it is a blessing to be part of it. >> that will be a reality for 17,000 fans who were selected to participate. >> it is just incredible. >> those who did not get their passes are being encouraged to watch a home because the memorial will be broadcast live. >> if you do not have the ticket, you cannot see anything. >> police barricaded streets in preparation for the service. there will be a private service. there are reports that michael jackson's casket was created in indiana and is expected to be worth $25,000. the private gathering is expected to take place before the public memorial ser

mariah carey, jennifer hudson, stevie wonder, smokey robinson.is going to be a celebration of michael. >> larry: what is the time of the program? >> it is supposed to start at 10:00 a.m. >> larry: how long will the show run? >> an hour and 15 is what i heard last. knowing how big the show is going to be it is going to probably g on. >> kenny ehrlich is doing it who does the grammys. he is a great producer. he is going to put on a great tv show for the world. >> larry: is someone going to be the host, miko? >> i think there are different segments of the show. >> al sharpton is speaking. >> i think jesse jackson is speaking. >> larry: did you watch any of the rehearsal? >> yes, i did. i'm going back afterwards, after your show to look at the rest. >> larry: who did you see today? >> the brothers were rehearsing. they walked to the stage. yeah. >> larry: going to be difficult for them, isn't it? >> yeah. i think so. of course it will be. >> larry: have they sung together, it's been a long time? >> i think michael's concert in new york. >> september,

trust mariah carey.rman, abc news, pawtucket, rhode island. >> it looked good. >> i think the president will nail it. >> i think so, too. he won't blow it away but he'll nail it. >> for mariah carey, she had on high heels, come on. take it seriously. >>> are you struggling to find ways to keep your kids in shape this summer without ruining their fun? >> coming up, the top fun fitness activities for kids. we'll be right back. fios guy! where ya headed? ah, just installed fios in the whole building. now everyone has the fastest upload speeds. and we're giving them a mini netbook. well, i'm sticking with cable. so's ted. (voice) no i'm not! he's just goofing. (voice) no i'm not! (sighing) ted has betrayed me. (announcer) unlike cable, fios brings 100% fiber optics straight to your home and when you switch now, you can get a free compaq mini netbook. just pay shipping, handling and taxes. with fios, you'll get razor-sharp tv, blazing fast internet and crystal-clear phone service all for just... sign up today

kobe bryant, mariah carey, magic johnson, lionel richie, smoky robinson, usher and stevie wonder, among many others. >> diana ross is a maybe because of security concerns. former girlfriend brooke shields is a yes. and while all the jackson family is expected to attend, including his three children, michael's two ex-wive, lisa marie presley and debbie rowe are definite nos. >> we've learned jackson's ex-wife debbie rowe will not attend the memorial. they say the media is what's keeping her from attending. here's what she said to the paparazzi who approached her. >> are you ready to fight for your kids? >> don't touch me! >> are you ready to fight for your children? >> don't touch me! >> nobody touched you here. >> you just did! don't! >> are you ready to fight for your children? >> are you ready to get your butt kicked? don't [ muted ] touch me! >> well, there you go. >> l.a. is the epicenter of what has become worldwide grief over michael jackson. no one is sure how all of this is going to play out tomorrow. >> i'll say. the jackson family also will not say where and when the star will

at the staples center, mariah carey celebrated jackson's music. the man also appeared in videos that made him one of the most recognizable figures on earth. burchfield's sherrard insight into their unique -- brooke shields shed it insight into their unique relationship. >> when we were together, we were two little kids having fun. >> barry gordy called him the greatest entertainer to ever live, but did not shy away from the private life. >> michael jackson accomplished everything he dreamed of. >> the children then took the stage. paris-michael gave her father at a final sendoff. >> daddy was the best ther you could ever imagine. >> outside there were 3000 police officers on duty. most fans chose to stay at home and watch the memorial on tv. >>> a lot of people around here did that. they remembered jackson and his music. strangers can together to share their admiration for the king of pop. some shed tears. >> i came here alone and i met this young lady, and we started cheering. it is so similar. we grew up with michael. >> i drove all the way here

those include stevie wonder, smoky robinson, lionel richie, jennifer hudson and mariah carey.t's just to name a few. other notables, magic johnson, brooke shields and berry gordy. but michael's exwives lisa marie presley and debbie rowe will not be in attendance. we're going to take you inside the center in just a few minutes to show you what the preparations are like firsthand. natalie? >> all right, meredith. and of course, while thousands, those who were lucky enough, will be inside there instead the staples center, perhaps 1 million people in the u.s. will be watching and worldwide the number expected to be closer to over 1 billion people will be watching on tv. so the outpouring there is going to be astounding. we're going to get an example of that from one fan coming up in just a minute. >> plus we'll look at the fight over the fate of michael jackson's three children. will debbie rowe be fighting the jackson family for custody? we'll have the latest. >> first let's check in with nbc's lee cowan who is outside the staples center and he has a special jackson fan or the st

mariah carey, jennifer hudson, stevie wonder, smokey robinson.ou will see a lot of motown people there. it is going to be a celebration of michael. >> larry: what is the time of the program? >> it is supposed to start at 10:00 a.m. but -- you know, it will start some time tomorrow morning. >> larry: how long will the show run? miko, what do you know? >> 1:15, is what i heard last. knowing how big the show is going to be it is going to probably go on. >> kenny ehrlich is doing it who does the grammy awards. that's all life. a lot of unpredictable things happen. he is a great producer. he is going to put on a great tv show for the world. >> larry: is someone going to be the host, miko? is some one going to come on stage and produce everybody? >> i think there are different segments of the show. there are different people that are introduced the artist and the guest speakers. yes. >> al sharpton is speaking. >> al sharpton. >> i think jesse jackson is speaking. >> larry: did you watch any of the rehearsal? today? >> yes, i did. i watched a little bi

stevie wonder, mariah carey, magic johnson, john mayer, smokey robinson, and more. >> michael, thank you, thank you for the joiy. thank you for the love. you will live in my heart forever. i love you. ♪ >> "man in the mirror,"my coach jackson. -- michael jackson. >> michael's favorite song was not one of the masterpieces that he gave us, but it was one that charlie chaplin did for the movie "modern times," and it was called "smile." >> ♪ smile if your heart is breaking ♪ >> we need to look up, where he is undoubtedly perched in a crescent moonq, and we need to smile. b$to >> ♪ i will be there >> trying to find words of comfort, salas, trying to understand why the board has taken our brother -- solace, to return home after such a short visit here on earth. michael, when you left us, a part of me went with you. ♪ >> ♪ human nature >> michael jackson, who cared and loved the world. >> ♪ we are the world we are the children we are the ones to make a brighter day so let's start giving there is a choice we are making it is true we make a brighter day, just you and me we are the world we ar

it includes stevie wonder, mariah carey, lionel richie, jen hifr hudson. overwhelming lineup, even by hollywood standards. also overwhelming, the fans. more than 1.5 million who registered but didn't get a seat. >> i'm coming with or without a ticket. >> reporter: that's what concerns police who will lock down streets within a quarter mile of the arena tuesday morning. they'll monitor the area from a bunker beneath city hall. >> it is literally impossible to do anying without a scene. >> step back. >> reporter: a los angeles judge today shifted temporary custody of jackson's estate from his mother to katherine, to a long time attorney and music industry friend listed as administrators in his will. >> it's our obligation, our duty, our responsibility and our desire to do everything we can to carry out michael jackson's wishes. >> reporter: with wishes that include his mom taking care of his three children, but ex-wife debbie rowe is still considering filing for custody. that hearing is next week. >> are you ready to fight for your children? >> are you ready

tmz is reporting mariah carey will perform "i'll be there."ticket winners will get two wrist bands that will get them inside. a staple center spokesman says that wrist bands that have been taped, ripped, or tampered with won't be allowed in. scalping is a possibility. police say they're not expecting any trouble tomorrow. >> i anticipate the crowd here will be well-behaved. it will be a crowd that gathers for the right reasons and keeps the reason they're there in mind. as far as putting a number on it, we have reached out a number of times every chance we get actually asking people to stay home if they don't have tickets. enjoy it from the comfort of their own home with friends rather than coming out standing in the hot sun two to three blocks away from the venue. >> the numbers are staggering. more than 1.6 million people registered online for a chance to attend the memorial. of the 17,000-plus who won the tickets, 11,000 will be at the staples center for the actual memorial. the other 6,500 will be in the neighboring nokia theater right acr

. >>> mariah carey, y tum ibero lake y michael jackson, cantaron en español >>> un poco de amor para voy a dar todo para ti ♪ abrazo de amigo ♪ amor para ti. >>> quedó encantado aplaude. y me encanta como aplaude. era como un niño todavía. más grande que yo. pero un corazón, de niño. de una dulzura increíble. >>> el tema nunca salió al mercado, debido que en aquel entonces, jackson se prereraba para su disco "invencible " una gira de 50 conciertos hubiera sido agotador para el rey del pop. y la tensión pudo llevarlo a la tumba para. ahora es hacer que lo que quería mía xel jackson, unir pueblos sea una realidad. y saldrá este tema muy pronto y se cante por todo el mundo. univisión. >>> le dijeron de todo a la cantante mexicana, paulina rubio y los insultos vinieron de una compatriota de la chica dorada. una compatriota nuestra. y la actriz carmen salinas. arremetió contra el artista por ignorar a la presentadora maribel guardia en una presentación. pero bueno, vamos a escuchar lo que dijo. >>> no, quema mucho el sol. maribel no se preocupe. si la guera. iba a decir una grosería. >>>

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mariah carey was the first are to appear. lionel richie, then a stevie wonder performed in front of michael jackson's body. and then michael jackson spoke in a video montage of his life. his friends in the audience cheered. jermaine jackson then sang his brother michael's favorite song, smile. this was the first we saw of michael jackson's coffin. earlier, just after a private memorial, the police closed los angeles highways. in downtown l.a., the fans queued up for the public memorial. this is a song for africa which michael jackson co-wrote. and then michael jackson left the stage. to many, he was controversial pop star. there have been few artists like him. today, even in death, michael jackson was still dazzling fans around the world. >> that is all for this week. jonas again at the same time next week. -- join us again up at the same time next week. "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, the ne

. >> inside, musical legends from stevie wonder to smoky robinson join the golden voices of mariah carey jennifer hudson and more for a star-studded memorial for a sometimes troubled soul, known forever as the king of pop. ♪ doesn't matter if you're black or white ♪ >> and we're here for it all live at the staples center, remembering michael jackson live at the staples center, remembering michael jackson today, tuesday, july 7th, 2009. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> and welcome to a special edition of "today" on this tuesday morning. i'm meredith vieira outside the staples center in los angeles. good morning to you, matt. >> hey, meredith, good morning to you. i'm matt lauer here in new york. and the stage is set for what is probably going to be the biggest celebrity memorial ever, and meredith, i'm just giving a sense how they're handling security for this. >> there are an awful lot of police here. i arrived about an hour ago, which would have been 3:00 a.m. l.a. time. a lot of police checking to make sure that everybody that enters the perimeter has a right to be her

mariah carey, smokey robinson, right there, kobe bryant and magic johnson.igures, martin luther king iii the entire memorial was just under two and a half hours. like you said, vinnie, what a day. >> thank you so much, richelle. you know, there's been speculation that jackson would be buried at forest lawn memorial park in hollywood hills. the final resting place of many stars. but now tmz is reporting he won't be buried there. so where will he be laid to rest? joining me now to talk about this, jim moret, chief correspondent for "inside edition." and hln law enforcement analyst mike brooks. jim, i want to start with you. do we know anything about where michael jackson may be buried? >> no. well, i just came from the memorial, and frankly, what we were all thinking last night was when there was so much activity at forest lawn, that it was taking place then and they wanted to basically avoid the crowds. but your guess is as good as mine. there's talk he may be cremated. it's really hard to say. i think today was a day when there was so much attention on the m

mariah carey will be there. and it is interesting. i have talked to some people today connected with her and it looks like she's going to sing "i'll be there "which is one of her songs. when you look at this list and a varied list from kobe bryant, john mayer, stevie wonder, a lot of people. this is really shaping up to be as big of an event as people have been uting it. this is going to be one of the biggest events like this ever in hollywood. it is a huge deal tomorrow. >> harvey, look for your show tonight at 6:30. thank you for that. >>> close call for another celebrity. the tour bus for the lead singer of poison was involved in a crash. fred michaels tour bus was in a pileup on the 4th of july. they were on the way to minnesota for a show when a car slid in to the side of the bus. no one was seriously hurt. >>> talk about the weather. >> yeah, beautiful day out there today. >> continuing from the weekend. >> we are on a roll so let's go with it. this evening will be very nice out there. pictures to prove it. it is always nice to

mariah carey, usher, stevie wonder, jennifer hudson, and many others. it was a choreographed a tribute featuring a video montages, dancers, and a crowd of 20,000 people. longtime friends shared memories. >> to the people that were lucky enough to know him personally, he was caring and funny, honest, pure. >> rev. al sharpton received applause and a standing ovation for this message. >> i want his three childn to know that there was nothing strange about your daddy. it was strange when your daddy had to deal with. immediately following the memorial, the family headed to a hotel for a private event remembering michael jackson. >> only about 9000 fans were able to get inside for today's service, but thousands of others stood blocks away. security was tight at the staples center but no major problems were reported. here in our area, fans can together at an number of watched parties. >> all of the music, all that he did to us, i have to show my respect. >> celebrate his life, the legacy, and everything he contributed to the industry. >> on the wjla.com, we h

. >> reporter: stevie wonder, lionel ritchie, mariah carey and jennifer hudson are some of the stars that will perform in the streets in and around the staples center the know key what theater will be sealed off by police to keep away those who didn't get tickets. >> a lot of jealous people out there. >> before the memorial, the jackson family and their closest friends will participate in the private ceremony at the forest lawn cemetery. there are ways to participate live. you can drive to fredericksburg, virginia the silver point theater will be showing it and you can see it on facebook and my space provided they don't crash and we have other ways. >> yes, cbs news will have coverage of the service. you can watch it here beginning at 1:00 p.m. here's how that will impact our broadcast schedule for the rest of the day -- >>> president kennedy once called him the smartest man he ever met. he was referring to robert macnamara who died at age 93 yesterday. he is remembered for being the architect of the vietnam war. that view of him had recently begun to change after the release of a me

. >> reporter: mariah carey and jennifer hudson are some stars that will perform. in the streets around the staples center it will be sealed off by police to keep away those who didn't get tickets. >> a lot of jealous people out there. >> the jackson family and closest friends will participate in a private ceremony at forest lawn cemetery. the marquee south point will be showing it and you can see it on facebook and my space and i understand you have some way a folks can watch it on tv. >> cbs is covering michael jackson's memorial service starting at 1:00 p.m. our time. here's how that will impact our forecast schedule for later today. the young and restless can be seen from 11 to noon today. as the world turns will be pre- empted and the price is right will move to 3:00 p.m. today. >>> in other news, marion barry is denying charges he stalked a long time friend. the former four-term mayor called reporters to the wilson building to denounce accusations that led to his arrest. park police stopped him after a woman with whom he had a year long relationship complaine

they include artists like fiancee, mariah carey, and stevie wonder. brooke shields and kobe bryant will be among the guests. the city of los angeles is preparing for what could be the biggest celebrity send of all time. >> is this is probably the largest of an plan for a since the 1984 olympics. we have no idea how many people will show up. >> bans plant to show up with or without tickets so they can say farewell to an icon. >> i grew up listening to him andatching him dance in his music videos. he will be deeply missed. >> fans did not get tickets have decided to watch the event at their local theater. several venues will be broadcasting the memorial live. >>> you can watch the memorial service right here on abc 7. charlie gibson will anchor live coverage beginning very soon at 1:00. the city of los angeles is bracg for this extraordinary event. the cost associated with it is amazing. the city is providing 2500 police officers in and around the staples center. cost estimates for security are at least $2.5 million. city leaders have not heard from the

with special tribute performances by mariah carey, stevie wonder, and a host of others, michael jackson were his signature glove and glasses as a tribute. many say that this was more of a celebration, a tribute to a man who admired him -- inspired some entertainers and capture the heart of millions around the world. outside the staples center, a media completely surrounded every street corner almost before the service began. nearly a dozen cars led his body to the center. as for the thousands of fans expected to show up without a ticket, police were ready. they kept them nearly two of blocks away. the spirit is enjoyed by millions. >> michael was the biggest star on her -- her if -- earth. >> and uestimated 1 billion people saw the service world wide. it was a national experience that baltimore city departed. we're joined from downtown baltimore. >> we talked to so many people today who broke their routine in order to watch the service and most importantly watch it with other people. michael jackson's memorial service took over the main hall of the library on tuesday, broadcast live on

despite the no-shows there will be plenty of celebrities, stevie wonder, lionel richie, mariah carey and jennifer hudson are one of the american who plan to participate in what is sure be too tribute fit for a king. elizabeth sanchez for cbs news, los angeles. >> you can watch it all from right here, wjz and cbs news will bring you complete and extensive coverage to the memorial to michael beginning this afternoon at 1:00. a lot going on with the morning show. katie couric will lead this afternoon's coverage live from los angeles. >>> because of the memorial service, several cbs programs are being moved to different times today only. "the price is right" will air at 10:00 instead of 11:00 followed by "the young and the restless." "the bold and the beautiful" will air after our noon newscast at 12:30. and "as the world turns" will not air at all today. it will air tomorrow where it left off. you won't miss a thing. >>> new details of the woman found shot to death alongside steve mcnair they say sahel kazimi purchased the gun found at the scene a few days prior. mcnair was shot four ti

words and music from stevie wonder, mariah carey, and many more. just a few moments from the staples center here and now, where friends bid farewell. ♪ >> ♪ father help your children ♪ >> today, in tokyo, beneath the eiffel tower, in johannesburg and pittsburgh, birmingham, alabama, and birmingham, england, we are missing michael jackson. >> ♪ believe >> when we were together, we were two little kids having fun. >> ♪ >> the king of pop is not big enough for him. i think that he is simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived. >> through my joy and my sorrow, and the promise of another tamartomorrow, i will never letu part. for you are always in my heart. >> that was the service in downtown los angeles for michael jackson. let's bring you up-to-date on the rest of the international news. chinese authorities are struggling to clamp down on the worst ethnic violence that the country has seen in decades. a nighttime curfew has been imposed, three days of violence about 150 people dead. this ethnic violence is between the local muslim community and t

. ♪ where there is love i'll be there ♪ >> reporter: there were songs from mariah carey, lionel richieevie wonder. and rusher. ♪ gone too soon >> reporter: emotional tributes from brooke shields and al sharpton, who spoke about how jackson outsang his cynics. >> every time he got knocked down, he got back up. every time we counted him out, he came back in. michael never stopped. michael never stopped. >> reporter: jackson was there, too. on video. his famous moves filling the arena. then, his family and performers joined on stage, singing jackson's hit song. ♪ we are the world >> reporter: there are still questions about how michael jackson died and where he will be buried. but there is no doubt in the legacy he leaves behind. jeremy? >> and, carla, still so many questions, as you mentioned, about the burial, where and when it's going to take place. what else are you hearing about that? >> reporter: well, police aren't saying where the casket is. the folks at forest lawn said it would not be brought back there after the memorial. and there are reports he will not be buried there. it is

lakers, mariah carey, andre crouch, you know his choir. barry gourdy, jennifer hudson, also, the finalist from "britain's got talent." magic johnson. martin luther king iii. the reverend al sharpton, brooke shields, usher and stevie wonder. if you -- i am hearing soledad o'brien in my ear, if you can take that out, i appreciate that. that is the family on the way here. that's a shot from our affiliate ktla making their way do to the staples center or to forest lawn to pay memory to their loved one. we are here inside and there are a small number of media inside here. you can see it here on cnn. i'm not sure where you'll be able to get this sort of behind-the-scenes view of what is taking place at the funeral or at the memorial service but here on cnn. this is really an amazing view that we have of history for the people who are, not only for the journalists, but the people outside who can see it here and the people all over the world watching us. >> don, we appreciate it so much. we have to get to business here before we turn it over to ou

mariah carey will be here. jesse jackson, lionel richie, they will be here. by mistake last night they put the feats of rehearsals going on. for a second we saw a bunch of children. we wondered if there was going to be a we are the world. lionel richie was very involved in that. the performances have been kept under wraps but for that split second that we got out rock feed on the big board and we had a bit of an idea of some of the performance. a lot of this has been kept under wraps. we are all on celebrity watch at this point. bill: thank you, greta. we will be in touch throughout the day here on fox. megyn: we are awaiting the jackson family at the encino family compound, heading from there to the funeral home. there will be a private ceremony there for the family, no public. they have been setting that up all morning. we understand that from there they will progress to the staples center. as bill mentioned, we are getting word, according to the associated press, that los angeles police are reporting that the casket will go from the funeral home to the sta

rowe will not be attending the service at the staples center to include mariah carey, jennifer hudson and stevie wonder. jackson's family will hold a private funeral at forest lawn cemetary beforehand. >> there was so much demand for tickets to jackson's funeral that people entering their names had a better chance of being struck by lightning than winning a ticket. >> the chance is there. don't forget wjz will bring you extensive coverage of the memorial tribute of michael jackson beginning tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. and because of the coverage the late morning and early afternoon line up is going to be changing, for more information go to wjz.com. >>> well what happens in vegas doesn't always stay there and that is opening the door for baltimore as a growing convention destination. in fact future conventions are booking now and as alex reports, that is generating some record hotel reservations. >> reporter: there's no mistaking baltimore for the las vegas strip but it has its own charms for visitors. >> very pretty. i like the boats. >> just love the restaurants and the entertainment and

mariah carey will sing her version of michael jackson's hit, "i'll be there." the dancers who were part of jackson's final tour will take the sage. beyonce, jennifer hudson, lionel richie, and usher will be there. and from the sports world, magic johnson and kobe bryant. not coming, jackson's ex-wife, debbie rowe, who said she didn't want to be a distraction. and elizabeth taylor, who said on her twitter page, i just don't feel that michael would want me to share my grief with others. 17,000 jackson fans will be there to honor the king of pop. >> i was going to go to one of his concerts. but this will be the closest thing i get to it. >> reporter: now, the public memorial will be broadcast live in tv and in movie theaters across the country. organizers say it will not be a sad event. rather, a celebration of a talented, if troubled, entertainer. jeremy? vinita? >> and, carla, you mentioned that jackson's arms showed signs of drug use. who else do we know about that? >> reporter: well, abc news has learned from investigators that the track marks are consistent w

the line-up of jackson's musical peers will include stevie wonder, mariah carey, lionel richie and john mayer. >> just to be there will be an honor. >> those who won't be seated there will watch a closed circuit broadcast in theatre next door. >> for some of the winners spotted by tickets and wristbands the chance of a life time. >> this is just as big or bigger than elvis. >> outside the staples center panels are covered with handwritten condolences. an extraordinary event and final farewell for a pop legend. >> that brings us to the water cooler question of the day. do you machine to watch the memorial service? e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. you can watch today's member rely tribute live at 1:00 right here on wbal tv 11 and on wbaltv.com. >> new details in the murder investigation of steve mcnair. investigators say they have traced the gun found on the body of had her girlfriend to one purchased in her name just days before the shooting. they have yet to say if she was the shooter or a second victim. a public member rely for mcnair will be held in nashville thursday a

despite the no shows, there will be plenty of celebrities, stevie wonder, lionel richie, mariah carey, and jennifer hudson are just some of the many planning to participate in what's sure to be a tribute fit for a king. now, not all of the tickets were handed out yesterday, so at 6:00 a.m. pacific time, organizers will be handing out tickets once again at dodger stadium, and then those fans will have to make their way over to the staples center for the memorial, which starts at 10:00 a.m. pacific time. reporting live from los angeles, elizabeth sanchez, cbs news. >> elizabeth, what happened with the court case yesterday involving michael's estate? >> reporter: well, katherine jackson, michael jackson's mother, lost her bid to control the estate. a judge ruled that jackson's longtime attorney and jackson's longtime friend will have control of the estate, just like the will stated, the 2002 will stated. >> elizabeth sanchez in los angeles. elizabeth, thanks. remember to stay tuned to this cbs station for live coverage of michael jackson, the farewell, starting at 1:00 p.m. eastern time,

what is expected to be one of the biggest celebrity sendoffs of all time, steve wonder, usher, mariah carey. >> a great celebration, the great artists who have a lot to express? >> reporter: about 17,000 fans have tickets to the tribute, but police are expecting fans to pack the streets outside the arena. >> and some of the reason for that, we really have no idea what will be the size of the crowd. >> reporter: memorial will be broadcast live around the world and in theatres across the nation. one person not attending, jackson's former wife debbie rowe. she backed out fearing she would be too much of a distraction. close friend elizabeth taylor will also mourn in private. her twitter feed says what she feels for jackson is not a public event. but for fans worldwide, their chance to remember and celebrate a legacy. the jackson family has not disclosed where the pop icon will be laid to rest. despite his troubles in the past, michael jackson was beloved around the world and millions globally are expected to tune in for this memorial. in los angeles, i am teri okita. now back to you. >> thank

performers include mariah carey, beyonce, smokey robinson, jennifer hudson, usher and stevie wonder.is a maybe because of security concerns. former girl friend brooke shields is a yes. while all the jackson family is expected to attend including his three children, michael's two ex-wives will not. police have sealed off the staples center ahead of tuesday's memorial. the public isn't allowed in a two square block area of downtown los angeles and everyone without a ticket is being warned they will not get past the barricades on car or foot. 11 days after his death over 17,000 michael jackson fans are celebrating having won a seat to tuesday's memorial. >> truthfully no words can explain the feeling that we have right now. >> reporter: in the battle over michael jackson's estate, a judge ruled his long-time attorney and a family friend should take charge of the pop singer's assets for now, rejecting a request from jackson's mother. to prevent scalping, internet sites are taking down postings that are trying to sell tickets for profit to the memorial here at the staples center later tod