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Ticketless fans have been warned to stay away from Michael Jackson’s star-studded memorial service amid fears of riots.

Los Angeles police have urged people not to head to the Staples Center in the city’s downtown area for tomorrow’s event unless they are guaranteed entry.

Authorities fear that up to one million fans will descend on the city.

More than 1.6 million people entered a lottery to get tickets, but only 17,500 were successful.

Some tickets were being offered for sale on eBay for as much as $20,000 today.

British Airways said it had a “huge influx” of reservations over the past few days from British people hoping to make their way to the event – at an arena that can accommodate only 20,000.

Local police have been building barriers around the Staples Center.

Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said: “Anybody who does not hold proper credentials, tickets to get in to the event, will not be allowed inside the security zone.”

Among the celebrities expected to pay tribute to the so-called King of Pop at the event include Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.

Longtime Jacko pal Elizabeth Taylor will reportedly read the eulogy, while other guests may include Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lionel Richie, Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin.

Before the tribute, there will be a private ceremony for family at Forest Lawn cemetery.

Source: Splash News

Category : Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tickets Sale

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It has been reported that Stevie Wonder’s son Keita Morris was busted by LAPD early Monday morning last week on charges of felony domestic violence. Law enforcement sources say that they received a call about a verbal argument between Morris and an unidentified woman. That argument apparently turned physical. It’s being said that when cops arrived, they noticed marks on the woman and took Morris into custody. The son of the legendary musician was held and $50,000 bond which he posted later that day. Morris is Stevie’s son from former girlfriend Yolanda Simmons. I wonder what Stevie’s thoughts are on the whole ordeal.

Category : Singers, Stevie Wonder

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Stevie Wonder has received America’s highest award for pop music from US President Barack Obama. The singer was given the celebrated Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at a ceremony at the White House.

During his campaign trail during election time Obama had used Stevie Wonder’s classics Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours’ and Higher Ground as the theme songs for his electoral campaign.

The President paid his tribute to the star singer and said, “Stevie has always drawn on the incredible range of traditions in his music and, from that, he’s created a style that’s at once uniquely American, uniquely his own, and yet somehow universal. Indeed, this could be called the American tradition – artists demonstrating the courage, the talent to find new harmonies in the rich and dissonant sounds of the American experience.”

Truly well deserved and just last week Stevie was playing with the Jonas brothers and this week he is standing right next to the President, this man is having the time of his life, God Bless.

Category : Barack Obama, Stevie Wonder

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Motown icon and multiple Grammy winner Stevie Wonder will be making a very special appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show tomorrow! In addition to an interview, Stevie will be performing two of his greatest hits… live! Set your alarms or program your TiVos right now because this is an event that can not be missed!!! Check your local television listings for times and channels.

Category : Music, Music Legends, Stevie Wonder

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If this piece of news is true, I’ve lost what little respect that I have for reality shows and celebrity competition shows. And it’s not like there was even much to it. Dancing with the Stars is looking to check off another box on their publicity stunt list. The show has previously featured deaf actress Marley Matlin and artificially-limbed Heather Mills. Now, they’re trying to check off having a visually impaired contestant from their list. In a recent interview, Stevie Wonder has revealed that he has been in talks to join the show. The legendary music man said “It’d be fun. It’s not impossible, but right now it’s just a thought… Come on. You’ve got to think. If I have 7 children, I’ve got to be able to dance right?”

Category : Dancing with the Stars, Stevie Wonder

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67-year old rocker and former Beatle Ringo Starr may have been a big snob to his fans on Monday night but not all legendary musicians grow up to be snobs. Take Stevie Wonder for example. The blind singer went to Mr. Chow on Monday night and stopped to sign autographs for his fans – with a little help from a sighted friend of course. The legendary music man just wanted to make sure that the ‘S’ on his name was curled at the top. That’s much better than any sighted Ringo that’s for sure. If a blind man can sign an autograph, so can you!

Category : Music Legends, News, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder

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Legendary singer and entertainment giant Stevie Wonder was seen dining at Mr. Chow over the weekend. The Hollywood hotspot of an eatery is usually a place where celebrities dress their best because of the constant presence of paparazzi but Stevie isn’t just any celebrity.

He’s one of the few that can do what he wants without anyone saying anything negative about it. Case in point, going to Mr. Chow wearing a tracksuit. Talk about confidence.

But then again, when you’re blind, you’re not subject to feeling awkward at seeing people staring at you. But then again, he’s Stevie Wonder. People will stare no matter what.

Category : Hollywood, Music, Music Legends, News, Singers, Stevie Wonder

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