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Michael Jackson’s Tribute Concert (Video) Posted: 09 Oct 2011 06:07 AM PDT Michael Jackson may be gone, but he’s certainly not forgotten. Tens of thousands of fans watched as some of the biggest performers in the music business joined Jackson’s family, including his kids, in honoring the late star. “We’re very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father,” said Paris, dressed in a red jacket similar to the one worn by Jackson in his groundbreaking “Thriller” music video. Despite the current manslaughter trial involving Jackson’s former doctor, Conrad Murray, the evening’s performers chose to ignore the court case and focus on the singer’s musical legacy. Ne-Yo kicked off the four-hour extravaganza at the Millennium Stadium with the tight beats of “Billie Jean” before slowing the tempo in “The Lady In My Life.” “It’s not about the controversy, it’s not about the trial, it’s not about his death. It’s about celebrating his life, it’s about celebrating his music,” Ne-Yo said from a stage shaped like a giant glove. Beyonce‘s pre-taped performance of ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’ was introduced by Jackson’s three children, who all wore outfits reflecting different periods of Jackson’s career. Other performers included: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Leona Lewis—among many others—on the glove-shaped stage. The Black Eyed Peas pulled out of the lineup earlier this week citing “unavoidable circumstances.” Chris Brown was slated to perform, but was denied an entry visa due to his criminal record.

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