THE WORLD "STANDS UP" FOR MJ. "THIS IS IT"

Michael Jackson impersonator outside Londons Odean Cinema in Leicester Square

The world premier for the Michael Jackson "This Is It" launched last night. Nineteen screenings were held simultaneously around the world, from Los Angeles, New York, Rio, London, Moscow, Berlin and Seoul.
For the UK, stars flocked to the red carpet to see footage of singer Michael Jackson preparing for his sold out 50 date concert, aslo titled "This Is It".  See who turned up for the many premiers around the globe.

   

Singer Keisha Buchanan and model Abigail Clancy at UK screening

Boyband Westlife

X Factor runner ups, JLS.

   

UK Premier arrivals, rapper Chipmunk, singer Lemar with his wife Charmaine and actor Tamer Hussan

Dance troup Diversity

Michaels brothers at the U.S screeening.  Jermaine, Tito, Randy and Marlon

   

Jenifer Lopez, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and Paris Hilton hit the red carpet for the Los Angeles screening.

 

Kenny Ortega and Nigel Lythgow

Fans outside the premier show their supprt for Michael.