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The city of Los Angeles is preparing for Michael Jackson's public funeral service at the Staples Center today, and city officials are asking fans who did not have tickets to please stay home. More than 1.6 million fans registered online for a chance to attend the ceremony, and only 8,750 names were chosen to receive a pair of tickets.Several big name artists are expected to perform at the event, including Jennifer Hudson, and Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the service.Meanwhile, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry said she would appreciate it if the Jackson family helped cover some of the city's costs associated with the memorial service.
