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Justin Bieber sings 'Rockin' Robin' at Michael Jackson tribute event
Published Thursday, Jan 26 2012, 23:13 GMT | By Tom Eames | 7 comments
Michael Jackson has been honoured at a tribute event in Hollywood this afternoon (January 26).
The late singer's children Paris, Prince and Blanket attended the celebration of his life and career, where they lay their hands in cement outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
As was previously announced, Justin Bieber appeared at the event, along with Thriller producer Quincy Jones.
Bieber was introduced to the stage by Paris Jackson, who said: "My father would have been proud to mentor this person - Justin Bieber - and I am a big fan of his."
The 'Baby' singer told the crowd: "Michael meant so much to me. I know he meant a lot to you guys as well. He was more than an entertainer. He was an inspiration.
"He was kind, gentle and very charitable. People are going to remember him for his dancing and singing, but people have to remember him for being the man he was."
Jackson's brothers Tito, Marlon and Jackie and mother Katherine also attended the event, alongside Glee's Harry Shum and Amber Riley and the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Jackson tribute show Immortal.
> Glee Michael Jackson special teaser released - watch video
Watch Justin Bieber perform 'Rockin' Robin' at the event today below:
© PA Images / Matt Sayles/AP
The late singer's children Paris, Prince and Blanket attended the celebration of his life and career, where they lay their hands in cement outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
As was previously announced, Justin Bieber appeared at the event, along with Thriller producer Quincy Jones.
Bieber was introduced to the stage by Paris Jackson, who said: "My father would have been proud to mentor this person - Justin Bieber - and I am a big fan of his."
© PA Images / Matt Sayles/AP
The 'Baby' singer told the crowd: "Michael meant so much to me. I know he meant a lot to you guys as well. He was more than an entertainer. He was an inspiration.
"He was kind, gentle and very charitable. People are going to remember him for his dancing and singing, but people have to remember him for being the man he was."
Jackson's brothers Tito, Marlon and Jackie and mother Katherine also attended the event, alongside Glee's Harry Shum and Amber Riley and the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Jackson tribute show Immortal.
> Glee Michael Jackson special teaser released - watch video
Watch Justin Bieber perform 'Rockin' Robin' at the event today below:
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