Channel O and MK to broadcast MJ memorial service

“It was our wish to allow as many of Michael's fans to be part of the memorial, and we wish to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this difficult time,” said the Jackson family in a published statement.

On Saturday 25 June 2009 Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion in Los Angeles. After numerous attempts to resuscitate him failed Jackson was later pronounced dead.

Catch the simultaneous broadcast of the Michael Jackson public memorial service from Staples Centre in Los Angeles tonight at 7pm this evening on Channel O (beta.mnet.co.za/channelo/) and MK (beta.mnet.co.za/mk/).