Here’s the program from the celebrity-packed Memorial Service just held for the legendary Joan Rivers at Temple Emanu El. Seen entering were Whoopi Goldberg, Kelly Osbourne, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathie Lee Gifford, Rosie O’Donnell, Judge Judy (!) and Barbara Walters. It just ended and according to a source inside the service, Audra McDonald sang “Smile”, Hugh Jackman sang “Quiet Please There’s a Lady Onstage.” Howard Stern also delivered a pitch-perfect eulogy, hitting the right balance of respect, irreverence and hilarity. So far though, no reports of Meryl Streep “crying in 5 accents” as per Joan’s funeral wishes. Joan was friends with the royals, you know, and this sounds like a fitting send-off for the real Queen of Comedy. More details to come, you can bet. (T/Y Kevin)
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