12:55 | Los Angeles, Jul. 07 (ANDINA).
Mariah Carey has just given the opening performance at Michael Jackson's memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5's song "I'll Be There."
The duet with Trey Lorenz began Tuesday after Jackson's golden casket was placed in front of the Staples Center stage while a church choir sang.
Actress Queen Latifa offered some sweet words to Michael saying "he was the biggest star in earth". She added "We believed in you and you believed in us".
Pop singer Lionel Richie sang "Jesus is love". He performed with the Jackson 5 and also sang "We are the World" with Michael.
The public event followed a private service for family and friends in a cemetery hall in the Hollywood Hills.
Jackson's flower-draped casket was brought to Staples Center in a motorcade under law enforcement escort.
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Video: Mariah Carey sings I'll be there"
Publicado: 7/7/2009