The stage was set for Michael Jackson’s final act today as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time.

SUPERSTARS Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie are on a star-studded guest list to attend Michael Jackson’s memorial service in Los Angeles today.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S mother Katherine is taking care of the singer’s three children and the family went to court yesterday to protect her rights to custody, the family’s spokesman said.

Michael Jackson and his ex-wife, Deborah Rowe, have settled their lengthy legal battle over custody and visitation rights for their two children, her lawyer said today.

A judge has ordered lawyers for Michael Jackson and ex-wife Debbie Rowe to submit copies of missing papers from their divorce file.