Michael’s family was present at the memorial in full attendance. While Jermaine thanked fans for paying tribute, brother Marlon broke down while talking. Michael’s daughter Paris Katherine Jackson made her first public appearance, and broke down on stage.

Jermaine sang Michael’s favourite song, Smile, which featured in the 1936 Charlie Chaplin film Mordern Times.MJ’s blockbuster songs We Are The World and Heal The World were also performed on stage.

Brook Shields, who was rumored to have had an affair with Michael, broke down at the memorial.She spoke about the icon, and how he tried to teach her the moonwalk in vain.Michael’s close friends and basketball stars Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant also payed tribute to MJ. Singer Usher sang Gone too soon.

Jennifer Hudson, who came into prominence thanks to American Idol, sang Will You Be There at the memorial.Stevie Wonder performed to I Never Dreamt You’d Leave in Summer. “This is the moment I wished I never lived to see come,” he said.