Stars Tweet Thoughts On Michael Jackson Public Memorial

Access Hollywood - July 7, 2009 7:06 PM PDT
Story photo: Stars Tweet Thoughts On Michael Jackson Public MemorialJordin Sparks and John Mayer arrive at 'One Splendid Evening' benefiting VH1 Save The Music FoundationGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The stars have gathered to remember Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles - and many are Tweeting through the tears.

"My family and I just took our seats here at the Staples Center," LeVar Burton Tweeted on Tuesday morning, and he wasn't the only one.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Michael Jackson's Staples Center Public Memorial

"At Staples Center paying respects," Nicky Hilton Tweeted.

John Mayer, who performed "Human Nature" at the memorial, Tweeted on Monday night that he wasn't going to "'perform' but to contribute."

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Michael Jackson: The Life Of An Icon

"I'm honored to have been asked to play at MJ's memorial service. I will be representing all of us who can't be there," he wrote.

Other celebs were remembering Michael from elsewhere.

"Having been inspired by Michael is the reason why I cannot be there," Donnie Wahlberg Tweeted on Tuesday. "I have the honor of playing for our fans tonight instead. Full circle."

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And watching the memorial from a tour stop was an emotional moment for Jordin Sparks.

"Oh my goodness, I'm already crying. 'We Had Him'... tears are pouring. Oh geez," she Tweeted.

Stars, speakers and performers sighted at the memorial included Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Usher, Lionel Richie, Brooke Shields, Wesley Snipes, Magic Johnson, Dionne Warwick, Larry King, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tatum O'Neal, Wade Robson and a visibly pregnant Jennifer Hudson.

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  • stephanie
    Furthermore he is in the guiness book of world records for the most money given to charities by any pop star. I usually don't bother with the hype that goes along with celebrities. I think they deserve their privacy. I also don't believe half of what I read. MJ touches me not only because of growing up listening to his fabulous music, but because I'm a pediatric intensive c
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 9:46 PM PDT
  • hemphatman
    What a giant waste of time and resources.
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:50 PM PDT
  • Mack J
    rather than paying attention to whats going on these people would rather send notes to each other.if this was school then they would have been sent to time out.
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:30 PM PDT
  • fat monkey
    You are illiterate mountain man. Spell-check that ish before you post.
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:30 PM PDT
  • FL Angel 26
    Very professional/mature of you mountainman, hope you feel better getting that out. RIP Michael, you made music what it is today! You are definitely one of the GREATS!
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:24 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    hey have some sort respect mountainman or else you will suffer the fate you call on someone else!!
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
  • ohmy
    These stars are all a bunch of sheep. If their Publicist told them it was cool to mourn a dead toad they'd all be running out to buy green shirts and dresses. It's sad to think that all these people are so empty. The guy was a child molester people!!! OWN IT
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
  • veebee
    go suck ur ailing dick mountain man mikey should %@!*# in ur ugly ass face right now
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    michael maded me sick freak burn in hell
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:11 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    michael maded me sick freak burn in hell
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:11 PM PDT
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