Paris Jackson gets the fever as she teams up with Justin Bieber to pay tribute to her late father at handprint ceremony

By IONA KIRBY

Photo opportunity: The children pose with Justin Bieber and the Cirque du Soleil company

He's one of the most famous singers in the world who has always said how much he admired Michael Jackson.
So when it came to inviting performers for a handprint ceremony for the late singer, Jackson's daughter Paris ensured Justin Bieber was at the top of the list.
And the 13-year-old singer appeared more than a little excited as she introduced the 17-year-old singer to the stage outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

United: Justin Bieber joined Michael Jackson's children at yesterday's handprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Speaking to the crowd, Paris said: 'We are all very big fans of Justin and his music. I know I am!'
Paris was joined by her siblings Prince Michael, 14, and Blanket, nine, for the ceremony, which saw the trio press their hands and feet into a slab of concrete with their late father’s name scrawled on it.
They also imprinted their father’s hand with a sequined glove, and his feet with a pair of shoes.

In the spotlight: The children have made more public appearances since the death of their father

Following in her father's footsteps: Paris has recently landed a role in a movie

Hugs all round: Paris appeared pretty smitten as she introduced Bieber to the stage to perform

As well as to honour Michael’s memory, the event was celebrating Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour, the Cirque du Soleil production performed to his hit songs.
The company performed a number from their show for the event’s attendees.
And teen pop sensation Justin Bieber also took to the stage to perform Rockin' Robin, giving a touching introduction before he burst into song.

Honouring: Michael Jackson's three children were asked to take part in a hand and footprint ceremony

Cementing their father's memory: Michael Jackson never had the chance to take part in the Hollywood tradition

The 17-year-old said: 'I don’t usually get nervous, but I’m kind of really nervous right now. Basically because Michael meant so much to me and I know he meant a lot to you guys as well.
'He was more than an entertainer. He was an inspiration the way he was kind, he was gentle and very charitable.

Meeting the family: Bieber was keen to meet all of the Jackson family before the ceremony, and greeted Prince with a handshake

Good spirits: The siblings smiled widely as they remembered their father at the ceremony

'That’s why I look up to him. People are going to remember him for his dancing and singing, but people have to remember him for being the man that he was. I think everybody right now should give Michael a round of applause.'
He added: 'Everything I do, I look at Michael and I want to be as good as he was.'

Immortal: Prince Michael, Blanket, and Paris Jackson took part in a hand and footprint ceremony to honour their late father

Write on: Paris scrawls her father's name into the slab of concrete

In memoriam: The ceremony also saw Paris place her father's famous silver glove into the concrete

Messy pup! Blanket looked entirely unimpressed by the mess left on his hands at the ceremony

And there were a host of other stars at the event to honour the Thriller singer, who died in June 2009, aged 50. Melanie Fiona also performed, while Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones and Chris Tucker all made speeches. And the children were not the only family members on hand to honour the memory of the late musician.