Further cementing Michael Jackson’s legacy

The three children of the late pop icon Michael Jackson immortalized their father in a hand and footprint casting ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Paris Jackson writes Michael’s name into the concrete as her brother Prince, left, and sister Blanket watch. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 26, 2012 12 AM PT

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The three children of the late pop icon Michael Jackson immortalized their father in a hand and footprint casting ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Grauman’s director of operations, Alwyn Hight Kushner, left, assists Prince, Blanket and Paris Jackson as they cast their father’s shoes in the concrete during the hour-long ceremony, which included dancing and singing. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Singer Smokey Robinson addresses fans in the forecourt at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre before the Jackson ceremony. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Paris Jackson inroduces Justin Bieber before she and her two siblings cast their father’s gloves and shoes in concrete. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers perform in front of a poster of Michael Jackson before the concrete casting. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Justin Bieber sings for the fans at the Jackson ceremony. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy -- including one dressed like the King of Pop himself -- entertain fans at the ceremony. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Michael Jackson’s freshly cast concrete monument awaits transfer to its permanent spot at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)