Los Angeles braces for Michael Jackson's final act pictures

Los Angeles braces for Michael Jackson's final act images
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Los Angeles braces for Michael Jackson's final act images
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Los Angeles braces for Michael Jackson's final act images
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1. In this image from video provided by KABC-TV, a hearse is seen outside the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angles Monday, July 6, 2009. The cemetery is the location where relatives were exp
2. La Toya Jackson, the sister of Michael Jackson, leaves the Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries after attending a family viewing ofMichael Jackson Monday, July 6, 2009 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
3. The Reverend Al Sharpton waves fans of the late pop star Michael Jackson as he leaves the Jackson family home in the Encino section of Los Angeles on Monday, July 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson's last show.

As in Jackson's life, Tuesday's public memorial at the downtown Staples Center includes the spectacle surrounding the show _ legal drama, screaming fans, star power, live worldwide broadcast, unsavory accusations, even a parade of elephants _ all adding up to what could be the biggest celebrity send-off of all time.

On the eve of the memorial, activity was spotted late Monday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery involving the Jackson family. The cemetery is the location where relatives were expected to hold a private funeral.

La Toya Jackson, wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, was seen being driven away from the cemetery. KCAL-TV ...

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