MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE AT THE STAPLE CENTER, LOS ANGELES

Michaels 11 year olddaughter Paris gives and emotional speech

Michaels brothers carry his gold platedcoffin

Yesterday was the memorial service of "The King of Pop" Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, at The Staples Arena. Fans and celebrities gathered to say their last good by to the pop icon. It was a touching ceremony that saw speeches from the likes of Rev Al Sharpton, actress Brooke Shields, singer Smokey Robinson, basketball players Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, actress and rapper Queen Latifah plus many more. The most touching speech was giving at towards the end of the ceremony by Michaels 11 year old daughter Paris. She said "I just want to say... ever since I was born...daddy has been the best father you can imagine. And I just want to say I love him so much."

Performances were also giving to pay tribute and to say goodbye to the star. Motown legend Stevie Wonder sang "Never Dreamed You'd Leave In the Summer Time" which featured in the movie Poetic Justice starring his sister Janet Jackson. The singer said "This is a moment that I wish I didnt live to see coming. But as much as I can say that and mean it, I do know that God is good. And I do know that as much as we may feel, and we do, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more."

Other performances were given by Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz, Usher, Jenifer Hudson, Britains Got Talent singer Shaheen Jafargholi, John Mayer,Lionel Richie and Michaels brother Jermaine Jackson.e sung Michael favorite song "Smile" composed by silent screen actor, Charlie Chaplin.

The ceremony was opened by Smokey Robinson who read out tributes by celebrity friends of Michael who could not make the service, including Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela.

I don't know about you, but I loved the service, it was beautiful. My eyes are still puffy from the crying I did. This still hasn't sunk in for me yet. My prayers are with his entire family. RIP Michael, thank you for all the amazing music you brought into my life. Every time I think of you, I remember the fun I had, you were a big part of my childhood, teens and adulthood. Your music inspired so many, more so than any world leader or politician, that was the power of your music. May you rest with the angels and find the peace in heaven you could not on find on earth. We miss youand love you.

Miss Lala xx

Michael children Paris, Prince Michael Jackson I and Prince Michael Jackson II (aka "Blanket")

Sisters Janet Jackson and Letoya Jackson with Paris and Prince Michael Jackson II (aka "Blanket)

Michaels mother Katherine Jackson with Paris and Prince Michael Jackson II (Blanket)

Jermaine Jackson performed "Smile" for his brother

Singer Usher Raymond sang Michaels hit song "Gone Too Soon"

Singer Mariah Carey duets with Trey Lorenz singing "I'll be there"

Queen Latifah read out a speech written by poet Maya Angelou. Singer Lionel Richie performed "Jesus is Love". Actress Brooke Shields made a speech about the funny times they spent together as children.

Fellow Motown legend Stevie Wonder sang "Never Dreamed You'd Leave Me In Summer"

Musician John Mayer performed an acoustic guitar verison of "Human Nature"

Former motown label mate and writer of Jackson 5 hit single "Who's Loving You", Smokey Robinson.

Reverand Al Sharpton gave the MOST amazing speech

Movie director Spike Lee with his wife Tonya Lee Lewis, R&B singer Chris Brown and veteran actor Mickey Rooney

Actor Wesley Snipes and fellow actor Corey Feldman. Former boxer Mike Tyson also made an appearance

Magic Johnson, Lionel Richie, Suzanne De Passe, Usher and Akon

The Kardashian family

Motown founder Berry Gordy

Britains Got Talent contestant Shaheen performs "Who's Loving You"

Singer and Oscar winning actress Jenifer Hudson with Lionel Richie and Shaheen Jafargholi

Marlon Jackson, Michaels brother gives a moving speech

A packed auditorium at The Staples Center, LA

Finale performed at the end of the ceremony in which "We Are The World" was sang

Brother Randy Jackson being comforted

Sisters Janet, LeToya and Rebbie

Fans gather outside The Staples Center

Mourners gather at the private memorial service held at The Forest Lawn Memorial Park, LA.

A fleet of cars on the way to the private memorial service

Tribute: Eleven Asian elephants and seven horses (not seen) from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus walk past the Staples Center