Michael Jackson Memorial Service to be Held at Staples Center

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Los Angeles is preparing to honor the music legend with a public memorial service at noon CDT at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, following a private service at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood for his family. A vast array of public figures are expected to attend, including musicians, family friends, and celebrities. The event will be broadcast live on major networks and select movie theaters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The public memorial service for Michael Jackson will take place at noon CDT at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
  • A private service for the family will be held at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood.
  • The public service will be attended by prominent figures such as Mariah Carey, The Andrae Crouch Choir, Jennifer Hudson, and Stevie Wonder.
  • Major networks, including CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News, will broadcast the service live.
  • Three Austin movie theaters will show the memorial service live: the Galaxy Highland 10, the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, and the Alamo South Lamar.
  • The Alamo South Lamar will require a $5 food/beverage voucher for reserved seats, which can be reserved online.
  • NBA stars Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, will also be in attendance.
  • Other notable attendees include Martin Luther King III, his sister Bernice A. King, and civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Statistics:

  • The public memorial service is scheduled for noon CDT.
  • The private family service will take place at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood.
  • The event will be broadcast live on major networks, including CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News.
  • Three movie theaters in Austin have announced plans to show the memorial live: the Galaxy Highland 10, the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, and the Alamo South Lamar.
  • The Alamo South Lamar will have reserved seating for a $5 food/beverage voucher.

Sources:

  • Rick Bowmer Associated Press
  • "Services Set for Michael Jackson". The Austin Chronicle, June 25, No date provided.