Stevie Wonder and Usher, among others took to the stage at the Staples Center late last night to rehearse for Michael Jackson’s memorial, which will take place about an hour from now.

Usher performed Gone Too Soon, and a choir of children sang a version of We Are The World.

One witness told reporters,

The rehearsal was extremely moving - many people watching were in tears. The stars’ performances were superb but the set and the production were equally breathtaking.

There won’t be a dry eye in the house on the night when those huge pictures of Michael as a boy appear. And the performance of Gone Too Soon was incredible - Usher could not have picked a more fitting epitaph.

CNN reported earlier today that the rehearsal was interrupted several times when performers broke down in tears.

The Sun published the photos below of Usher and Stevie Wonder’s tribute performances last night.