Today in photos: Jackson memorial

Thousands of fans gathered outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. and in other locations around the world Tuesday while guests inside the Center held a memorial for Michael Jackson. Today's photos show some of the highlights from that service.

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Tue., July 7, 2009

Musician Smokey Robinson speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Mark Terrill Associated Press
Fans wait for the doors to open to Michael Jackson's public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday July 7, 2009.

Matt Sayles Associated Press
A memorial to Michael Jackson is seen at Hitsville U.S.A., Tuesday, July 7, 2009. where the pop megastar's recording career began 40 years ago, in Detroit.

Carlos Osorio Associated Press
Shirley Campbell of Bolingbrook, Ill. leaves after paying her respects outside the boyhood home of Michael Jackson, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Gary, Ind. as the late pop star is memorialized by thousands in Los Angeles.

M. Green Associated Press
The Jackson family motorcade arrives at the Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Tuesday July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles, prior to the memorial for Michael Jackson.

Rick Bowmer Associated Press
Programs rest in seats for the public memorial for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Kevin Mazur Associated Press
The Jackson Brothers accompany the casket into the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Mark Terrill Associated Press
Michael Jackson's parents Joe Jackson, rear center, and Katherine Jackson, left, arrive with his son Michael Jackson Jr., rear right, during memorial services for the late pop star in Los Angeles July 7, 2009.

Mario Anzuoni Associated Press
Musician Smokey Robinson speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Mark Terrill Associated Press
Singers Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz perform during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Mark Terrill Associated Press
Fans gather outside the public memorial service for Michael Jackson on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Matt Rourke Associated Press
Producer Berry Gordy speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Mark Terrill Associated Press
A rose covered coffin holding the remains of Michael Jackson rests in the front of stage during memorial service at the Staples Center, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Wally Skalij Associated Press

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