Talent star sings at Jackson memorial

The schoolboy will perform with the world's biggest stars...

08:12 07 July 2009

Britain's Got Talent schoolboy Shaheen Jafargholi is to sing at Michael Jackson's memorial service.

The 12-year-old was invited by the Jackson family, who told him that the King of Pop was a huge fan of his Jackson tribute act.

Last night Jafargholi, who wowed audiences on the ITV talent show, said: "Michael is a huge inspiration to me. I am honoured and proud to be invited by his family to perform."

Jafargholi will join the likes of Diana Ross, Usher, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson, who will also sing on stage at in the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

The memorial service will be attended by all of the Jackson family and the lucky fans who managed to get their hands on tickets to the event.

UK viewers can watch the service on BBC TWO, the BBC News Channel, BBC HD, Sky News, Sky Arts 1, Five or NTV.