Michael Jackson’s body has arrived at the Staples Center in Los Angeles ahead of the star’s memorial concert.
The casket was brought under police guard from the Forest Lawn Cemetery, where Jackson’s family had earlier held a family funeral.
The star’s relatives were also part of the entourage that accompanied the hearse to the Staples Center.
Inside the Staples Center.
As previously reported on Gigwise, the venue will hold stage a huge tribute to the star, with performances from Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Usher.
Other stars set to appear include Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and basketball players Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant.
Follow the event as it happens now on Gigwise’s live blog here.
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Martin Luther King II and Shaheen Jarfargholi – a former contestant on Britain’s Got Talent – are also due to attend.
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