A mix of Bernie Mac's fans, friends, family and fellow celebrities were on hand to bid farewell to the comedian.  The service in Chicago was held exactly one week after he died from what his spokeswoman said were complications from pneumonia. While those who were on hand remembered Mac as a funny person, many also took note of him as one who was proud of his Chicago roots -- and was determined to give back to the community that raised him. Mayor Richard Daley told the audience the comedian visited his office recently, asking how he could help fight violent crime in the city.  Among the mourners were Cedric the Entertainer, who marveled at Bernie Mac's ability to draw an adoring crowd, even in death. As he looked at the 6,000 or so people jammed into the church, on Chicago's South Side, he joked that Bernie Mac was "still the hottest ticket in town."

The service was for Bernie Mac, but some of the music was by another entertainment icon who died the day after the comedian did. The music of Isaac Hayes was played at times during the funeral service for Bernie Mac in Chicago. Hayes died a week ago Sunday, one day after Bernie Mac did. The services for the composer of "Theme From Shaft" are set for today near Memphis, Tennessee. Mac and Hayes also starred together in "Soul Men" a film that has been shot, but not yet released.

Neither could get the job done as singles competitors. But Venus and Serena Williams have again proven to be an unbeatable duo when it came to the doubles competition at the Olympics. They took home the gold in women's doubles, beating their opponents from Spain in straight sets. After the win, the sisters shrieked with delight, then shared an embrace. Overall in Olympic competition, the Williams sisters are undefeated in 10 matches as doubles partners. Venus said the gold medal is more special because she won it with her sister. As she put it: "I mean, we are practically joined at the hip."