Tens of thousands of Michael Jackson fans will flock to this Los Angeles arena on Tuesday for the star’s funeral.

It was originally thought the service would take place at his former home, the Neverland Ranch, complete with a public viewing.

Thousands flocked to the Santa Barbara estate and began camping out for a spot at the ceremony.

But Jackson family members decided against displaying his body and switched the venue to  the Staples Center — the 20,000 capacity home of the LA Lakers basketball team, and where the star was rehearsing for his comeback concerts.

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Categories: Music
Tags: Michael Jackson
Author: Ian Garland