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Beyonce Scheduled to Perform at Michael Jackson Memorial

ABC News is reporting that Beyonce, who sang tributes to Michael Jackson at her Toyota Center concert and at New Orleans' Essence Music Festival over the weekend, will perform at Jackson's funeral in Los Angeles this afternoon. Also expected to attend are Justin Timberlake, P Diddy, Smokey Robinson, Akon and Jennifer Hudson, while previously confirmed guests include Motown Records' Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Usher.

"You're talking about the A-list of all A-lists," Jackson biographer Stacy Brown (Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask) told ABC News.

Jackson's funeral begins at noon Houston time. Stay tuned to Rocks Off for continuing coverage.

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Chris Gray has been Music Editor for the Houston Press since 2008. He is the proud father of a Beatles-loving toddler named Oliver.
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