Michael Jackson Memorial Service

(AP) -- The question of when and where a public memorial service will be held for Michael Jackson has finally been answered. But how city officials will handle the likelihood of a massive crowd remains to be settled.

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According to the Jackson family publicist, the memorial for the late singer has been set for 10 a.m. local time Tuesday at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

A news conference to announce further details is planned for today.

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Randy Phillips, chief executive of AEG Live, which owns the Staples Center and was Jackson's promoter, says tickets will be free but he's not sure how they will be distributed.

Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine says he wishes there had been more time to work out the logistics for such a huge event.

Jackson's brother Jermaine tells CNN's Larry King that there will be a private ceremony for family and some special guests before the public memorial.

He adds the family wants to have other memorials around the United States.