jacksonnewpic460WM.jpgThe memorial honoring the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing will be a star-studded event at Forest Lawn Cemetery. X17online has learned exclusively from the event's planner that the following friends of the family are on the guest list: Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Brooke Shields just to name a few. Guests will be receiving their invite via a secure email later today.

As for the family attending, X17online can confirm that Janet, Randy, LaToya and Jermaine with his kids will definitely be there. It's been reported that Katherine Jackson and Michael's three children will be remembering the King of Pop in Gary, Indiana. However, X17online exclusively has been told by the event coordinator:

    "Randy doesn't feel that it's appropriate for Michael's kids to be in Indiana on this day. It wouldn't be the best decision for their coping process. Randy will try to keep Katherine and the kids here for Friday's event."


X17online has been told that the fans will be allowed to walk up to the steps of the mausoleum and place mementos in a designated grassy area right in front. However, they will not be allowed inside the actual mausoleum. X17online was the first to break the story that Randy Jackson fought for the fans to get access onto the Forest Lawn property for Friday's event.

Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009.