MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL PHOTOS.

I think Michael would have been so proud of his adorable kids today...as well as his family and fans. Today's memorial service was beyond beautiful. Sad yet uplifting. Emotional yet encouraging. Below are pics from Michael's memorable memorial from earlier today. I enjoyed every minute of it. But it's still so hard for me to accept the fact that he's gone because he has literally been a part of my entire life. Rest in peace, Michael.

But the coup de grace came during Paris' impromptu speech from the stage surrounded by the Jackson family. “I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. And I just want to say I love him so much,” she said through tears. Her aunts Janet Jackson and Rebbie then took her into her arms for a hug before the entire Jackson family then left the stage, closing the service that lasted more than two hours. I'm still trying to understand how Janet, Rebbie and LaToya were able to contain themselves after Paris spoke. She was indeed her daddy's little girl.

The moving tribute was especially startling because it marked one of the first times Michael's daughter has ever been heard publicly. Something else I want to add: we all know that Katherine only has temporary custody of her grandchildren for now. It's also been reported that Debbie Rowe (the mother of the two oldest kids) is seeking custody which would separate them from their baby brother, Blanket. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that these kids belong with the grandmother they know. Anyone could see the bond Katherine shares with those kids. Therefore and thus and such, it would be a great dishonor for any judge to tear them away from her. With all of the love and support Katherine has from her other kids, Michael's kids will always be loved and taken care of. That's all Michael wanted.

PARIS EXPRESSES HER LOVE FOR HER FATHER

To check out pics of black celebrity men at this event, including Usher's touching tribute to the King of Pop and my own personal review of it and why I can never watch it again, click HERE.

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DOES JENNIFER HUDSON BLAME HERSELF FOR THE DEATH OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS?

Is Jennifer Hudson blaming herself and beating herself up for the gruesome murders of her mother, brother and seven-year old nephew in their family home last month? I hope not...but on the other hand I can understand why she would. Until she comes out and speak for herself, we can only speculate what the singer-turned-actress may be feeling at this time in her life. What a coincidence. Me and my big sis were just talking about this a few hours ago. Anyway, sources have claimed in one published report that Jennifer feels if she had been more firm in convincing her family to move out of their family home on the Southside of Chicago to live near her in Los Angeles they would still be alive today. "Jennifer grew up on Chicago's South Side, and knew all about the violence. She was able to get out, and wanted to take her mama with her, but Darnell said no," says family friend Sharita Dickey. Hudson's second cousin, adds, "Jennifer is hurting and asking why this happened. She's asking why she didn't do more to persuade Darnell to move away. It was Darnell's decision to stay here in Chicago. This was her home and her family were here," says Reverend Krista Alston.

Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason, were found shot dead at their home on October 24th. Julian King, her seven-year-old nephew, was also killed - his body was found in an abandoned car three days later. Police are currently questioning William Balfour, the estranged husband of Hudson's sister Julia, over the slayings, but authorities have not filed any charges against him.

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PRIVATE & PUBLIC FUNERALS SCHEDULED FOR SLAIN HUDSON FAMILY; GUN USED IN MURDERS CONFIRMED.

After losing her mother, brother and nephew, Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson and her family announced on Thursday that they would set up a foundation for families of murder victims. The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims, named in honor of the actress’ mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, brother, Jason Hudson, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, will help families of murder victims with products, shelter, as well as medical assistance, according to a statement released by Jennifer Hudson’s family. Funeral services are scheduled to take place on Monday morning (November 2) at Chicago’s Apostolic Church of God. Only invited guests will be able to attend the service, as the Hudson family decided to the mourning of the deceased private. The arrangements for the service are being handled by Hudson Funeral Home, which is owned by Jennifer Hudson's aunt.

A memorial service honoring the three slaying victims will take place at Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist Church. The Hudson sisters will not attend the community memorial, which will be open to the public from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, according to an announcement from Hudson's publicist. "The Hudson family welcomes anyone who wishes to attend and pay their respects to these three beloved members of the Chicago community," read the announcement made by Hudson Funeral Home. And in lieu of flowers, the Hudson family is asking that donations to be made for the newly created foundation. Donations to the Hudson-King Foundation can be sent to c/o Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Attn: William L. Abrams, Esq. 237 West 35th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001.

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Police confirmed Friday they found the gun used in the killings of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, as the family's South Side community prepared a public memorial to say goodbye. The .45-caliber gun was discovered Wednesday in a vacant lot in the West Side neighborhood where the body of Hudson's 7-year-old nephew Julian King was found a few days earlier inside an SUV. "The weapon has been positively identified through forensic examination as the weapon that was used in the homicides," police Superintendent Jody Weis said at an unrelated Friday news conference. A police official has said detectives think Hudson's nephew was alive when he left the house where his relatives were killed and likely was shot in the SUV where his body was found. The police official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the case publicly, would not elaborate on when detectives think the boy might have died.

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NEW PICS: THE BITTERSWEET MOVIE PREMIERE OF 'SOUL MEN.'

Samuel L. Jackson walked the red carpet with the cast of Soul Men at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday night. While it was a night for celebration the memories of co-stars Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes -- was foremost on people's minds. "This is in my opinion the perfect last film for Bernie," said Sam. "We see him do something we've never seen him do -- sing and dance. I hope everybody's excited about it -- it's such a wonderful film. Getting up every day and seeing Bernie -- he was like the funniest grumpy old man in the world; we loved him." It was definitely a family affair on the red carpet, and relatives of both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes came out to support their Soul Men performances. Bernie's wife Rhonda, daughter J'Neice and grandbaby Jasmine came in from Chicago, and J'Neice reflected, "I just remember growing up laughing with [my dad], and just him always being my protector." As for Jennifer Hudson, a fellow Chicagoan, she said, "I reached out to her yesterday to let her know that my prayers are with her."

In theaters November 7, Soul Men finds Sam and Bernie singing and dancing as a pair of backup soul singers who haven't spoken to each other in 20 years. But when they're invited to perform at a tribute concert for their famous former band leader, the two curmudgeons reluctantly agree to travel cross country together for the honor. The film culminates at the Apollo Theater.

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