Smokey Robinson

7. July 2009 | 19:50

Michael Jackson memorial begins with Smokey Robinson reading comments from Jackson friends

(AP:LOS ANGELES) Michael Jackson memorial begins with Smokey Robinson reading comments from Jackson friends. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (News Source: INO News - 17:33:40)

Michael Jackson memorial: Smokey Robinson reads tributes from Nelson Mandela and Diana Ross as concert begins

Smokey Robinson opened the memorial, reading tributes from Nelson Mandela and Diana Ross, who along with Elizabeth Taylor and Quincy Jones said they wanted to commemorate their friend’s passing in private. (News Source: Daily Mail - 14:37:23)

Smokey Robinson will speak at Michael Jackson’s memorial service

Smokey Robinson will be one of the speakers at Tuesday’s Michael Jackson memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Motown legend told the Sun-Times Monday. “I’m not sure what I’m going to say,” Robinson said from his office in Los Angeles. “There’s so many things to say.” (News Source: Chicago Sun-Times - 19:24:10)

Michael Jackson’s memorial services opens at Staples Center with Smokey Robinson reading notes from friends

A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. His casket was taken to the singer’s star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles, adding to the spectacle that promises to be among the biggest celebrity sendoffs of all time. (News Source: San Jose Mercury News - 13:05:16)

Smokey Robinson: ‘Show business is a life of peaks and valleys’

When Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Smokey Robinson is sure to be there alongside founder Berry Gordy. (News Source: Access Atlanta - 16:29:11)

ArtsBeat: Live Blogging the Jackson Memorial

There is an eerie silence during long pause in the service after Smokey Robinson spoke. (News Source: International Herald Tribune - 16:14:32)

Star-Studded Jackson Memorial Under Way

Smokey Robinson Opens Public Service by Reading Comments from Pop Icon’s Friends (News Source: CBS News - 17:24:12)

SPIN.com Tweets the Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson is being honored today with a star-studded tribute at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Some 17,000 fans won tickets to the event, where celebrities and fellow musicians will be on hand to pay their respects, including Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Wonder. SPIN.com’s Mikael Wood will be present … (News Source: Spin - 17:03:07)

Watch the Michael Jackson Memorial Live on TVGuide.com

Watch the live stream of the Michael Jackson memorial on TVGuide.com, including updates from our correspondent inside the Staples Center. The stream begins at 12:55 pm/ET. The Jackson family has confirmed a preliminary list of participants for the memorial service that includes Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, … (News Source: TV Guide - 14:51:14)

Jackson’s Public Memorial Service Under Way

A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. Smokey Robinson opened the memorial Tuesday morning in the Staples Center arena by reading comments from Jackson friends. (News Source: CBS 2 Los Angeles - 17:25:56)

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