Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Stars Pay Tribute to Michael Jackson

Go inside L.A.'s Staples Center with Jennifer Hudson, Usher and more as they celebrate Michael Jackson's life – through his music

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Queen Latifah offers a heartfelt personal tribute before introducing Lionel Richie, who performed "Jesus Is Love." "I loved him all my life," she said. "Michael was the biggest star on earth. He let me know that as an African-American, you could travel the world."