This is the This Is It premiere

Posted by Jane Murphy

Last night saw This Is It - the much-touted Michael Jackson movie - premiere in 19 separate locations in 18 countries across the world.

And as much as I know we’d all love to pore over pictures of those notorious recluses Peter Andre and Mel B at the London screening, I thought I’d show you some snaps from the Los Angeles premiere instead.

Naturally, Michael’s older brother Jermaine Jackson and his wife Halima Rashid (above) were among the guests of honour. “I’m very, very proud,” Jermaine told reporters. “God gave us Michael, and he took Michael back, and Michael did a lot of good on this Earth.”

Also in attendance? Katy Perry showed up with American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert…

(Don’t be alarmed, Russell Brand fans: Adam’s gay and he‘s just good friends with Katy.)

Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in a little black dress and knee-high boots…

…and Paris Hilton (who recently claimed Michael named his daughter after her) went for that old red carpet favourite - another LBD held together with safety pins…

Meanwhile, Paula Abdul opted for a billowing blue dress and pink shoes…

Jazzy! Other big names who showed up to the LA premiere included megastar Will Smith, Motown founder Berry Gordy, High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale and Ghost Whisperer star Jennifer Love Hewitt.

So will you be going to see This Is It at the cinema over the coming weeks? Tell us here.

Pictures: Wenn

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