Diana Ross message begins Jackson memorial

Thousands of Michael Jackson's fans are seated with their "celebration" programs inside the Staples Center. Smokey Robinson opened the event by reading messages from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela.
	Published: 2009-07-07 Provider: CNN
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