CONDOLENCES & MEMORIALS, CONCERTS, FOR MICHAEL JACKSON ONLY (no discussion)

[EKate23]

FOX is reairing the Top 13 episode Monday at 8pm in tribute to Michael Jackson.

[legalmania]

Well people I can't keep my eyes open so I'm going to dedicate this song to all the men, women and children who lost their lives this week. May you all find your final destination.

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Now playing: Michael Jackson - Heal the World (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/michael_jackson/track/heal_the_world)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

[Ladybug]

My sympathy goes out to Michael Jacksons fans and family. I was NOT a fan of his music nor did I follow his every move on this earth but I do respect those who enjoyed his talent and will miss him. To me, he's just another celebrity who passed away, like we all will some day.


Blessings to his fans and family, may their loved one rest in peace.

[witchywoman]

I grew up with the jackson 5...didnt know them personally, but the late 60's and 70's were my youth, eh? i was a fan...

I recall owning many records, 45's...

rip mike, you will be remembered,mo

my fave song? ill be there

eta, this reminds me so much of when elvis died...

my age is showing....:tonguewag:

[PrimeSuspect210]

:rose: Godspeed Michael.

Your presence on Earth influenced the sound of music around the world most of your life.
Your extraordinary talent will be appreciated by millions for years to come.
Rest in peace.

[Dunlurken]

RIP Michael. You will be missed by so many. :rose:

[wondering?]

RIP Michael, you were loved by so many. Your children are beautiful and I believe you took care of them as a loving father would.
You knew suffering in your life, for sure.
Now your suffering is over.

There are many of us who never could believe that Michael could ever hurt a child and we will keep on believing that.
He was talented and loved by millions.

We can only hope that he made arrangements for a loving environment for his three children, they are going to have a very difficult time with the loss of their Dad!

Would not be surprised to hear that he had Cancer or some other disease that caused his frailty.
Putting his picture on LK last night, showing his face and the people trying to resuscitate him was in such poor taste. LK couldn't even respect his last moments in the public eye and shame to the person who snapped that picture! Anything for sensationalism. Made me sick!

I loved MJ!

[darjeeling]

Elvis and the Beatles, perhaps the only other two phenomena who are of the same league with Michael Jackson, were much before my time so I could not fully appreciate their gift for music.

But I grew up with Michael and came of age when Thriller ruled the air waves. He was beyond talented--when he sang and danced, he mesmerized me. He reached across racial, age and gender boundaries. He was truly something special and even now, after all those years, I cannot quite articulate the bigger-than-life quality of him as a performer.

Unfortunately, much of his legendary status was tarnished by sordid headlines and questionable choices over the past decade or so.

But for now, I would like to remember him as he was before fame and superstardom morphed him into this sad caricature of self-destruction.

Yesterday, as I was watching old clips of him as a child star and as the mega celebrity that he was, I noticed one thing. He noticeably came alive on the stage and when his fans cried out for him, that is when he was at his best. He lived for those moments when their admiration of him and his music validated his self-worth.

And so I would like to end this sad tribute by saying, your fans who watched the little spark with the dazzling smile become the brightest star in the music universe, will never forget you. While you are no longer with us, your music will play forever in our hearts.

:rose:

[LillyMac]

I got to see Michael and his brothers in concert in 1984 at Texas stadium, I was blown away. My teenage years were the 80's and I was a huge MJ fan. Every song of his brings back memories of some great times. I am going to miss him a great deal. RIP Michael:sad:

[GentleBreeze]

Michael I listened to your beautiful voice again this morning.

I felt your pain and I listened to what you were trying to tell us.

Now you can always be forever young and remain that child like person you were here on Earth. God loves all little children even those who are still children in their hearts and minds.:rose:

RIP!

"CHILDHOOD":rose:
by Michael Jackson


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmlrp3uZtx0

[barskin&co.]

It cannot be denied that he was a phenomenal performer, the great song and dance man of his generation.

Imagine, he was 50 years old, and many of us have known him (from afar, that is) for most of his life.

[who_is_it]

Reactions in Picures Around the World:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8120096.stm

hi athena,

i remember your words after the trial. you wrote you were no michael jackson fan but became a fan after you've read the transcripts.

me, too.

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:rose:many people didn't feel michael's soft heart, specially the media. rest in peace, michael :rose:

[who_is_it]

Madonna:

"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/madonna-cant-stop-crying-over-jackson/
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Her manager GUY OSEARY wrote on his Twitter page: "A month ago Madonna told me she wanted to do a surprise performance at one of Michael Jackson's UK shows."
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/2503251/Madonna-plotted-live-duet-with-Michael-Jackson.html

[RootBeer]

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=38746353

[4Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwfTNOxfTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OurX8k8eRM

[ahlou3]

An ICON who tried to unite everyone. He will be missed by people all over the WORLD - a real loss.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P06fI4n1MH8

The tears still come as if he was my child - my children grew up with Michael Jackson.

:rose: for MJ and his family....you will be missed.

[4Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=101iXwPTNE0

[dmh]

:rose::rose:Michael Jackson, I loved your music and video's. I wish I had listened more and not just your hits. I am so sorry I did not appreciate the music you gave us. Today as I listen to all your music, I sit here and cry and regret not knowing about all the music I missed and that you have accomplished for every one around the world. RIP misunderstood soul.

[4Life]

Friday, June 26, 2009
He Knew.
Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.

I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.

At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."

I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.

14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.

A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.

The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.

All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.

I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.

Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.

I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.

His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.

At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.

He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.

When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.

Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.

I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.

I was in over my head while trying.

I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.

The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.

After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.

Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.

At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.

As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.

Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.

He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.

I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.

He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.

I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.

The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.





I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.




~LMP

http://blogs.myspace.com/lisamariepresley

[EKate23]

ThankU EKate for starting this thread

You're welcome. I just hope my message makes sense to those who might want it.

[who_is_it]

(old) rehearsal of thriller

he's so fascinating and smooth in the video:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-rwJl2m1RkEs/rehearsal_michael_jackson_making_thriller/

[kelloggirl]

Wow -- that blog by Lisa is soooo emotional and heart-touching. Here come the tears again :rose:

I know...wow. I applaud her for putting it out there, that was brave.

When I heard the news, I did not expect to feel what I felt. Though I still have and listened to much of his music right up until yesterday, I hadn't given the man himself much thought in the last 10 years or so.

But yesterday, that girl who used to practice moonwalking with her friends, who wore her Michael Jackson pins all over her jean jacket, who bought every single, whose Mom still thinks Billie Jean is the best song ever written, who had a genuine imitation leather red Thriller jacket, who ran to the TV everytime the Thriller video came on, who learned all the moves to the video, who cried listening to "Ben", who sang "We Are the World" with the 8th grade cheerleaders to raise money for starving children, that girl was heartbroken yesterday.

He was such a big part of my late childhood/early teens, and you can't take away the genius of his music, his dancing, and his gift for entertaining across global, racial, and age boundaries.

:rose: RIP Michael :rose:

[who_is_it]

nice quotes:

"Notoriously shy offstage, onstage he was electric and acutely attuned to what his fans craved. Commenting once on a sotto voce note at the end of a ballad, he said: 'That note will touch the whole audience. What they're throwing out at you, you're grabbing. You hold it, you touch it and you whip it back -- it's like a Frisbee.'

"'I hate to admit it, but I feel strange around everyday people,' he said on another occasion. 'See, my whole life has been onstage, and the impression I get of people is applause, standing ovations and running after you. In a crowd, I'm afraid. Onstage, I feel safe. If I could, I would sleep on the stage. I'm serious.'"
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jackson-obit26-2009jun26,0,1970798.story?page=1

[EKate23]

Wow -- that blog by Lisa is soooo emotional and heart-touching. Here come the tears again :rose:

Yeah, unfortunately, I can't say I'm surprised that they had that discussion.:crying:

[who_is_it]

Friday, June 26, 2009
He Knew.
Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.

I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.

At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."

I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.

14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.

A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.

The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.

All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.

I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.

Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.

I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.

His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.

At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.

He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.

When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.

Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.

I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.

I was in over my head while trying.

I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.

The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.

After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.

Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.

At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.

As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.

Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.

He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.

I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.

He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.

I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.

The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.





I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.




~LMP

http://blogs.myspace.com/lisamariepresley

parts of it she said before (though she wrote she didn't mention it before).

lisa spoke out from time to time.... but i feel sad that others who were mum when michael would have needed their support come out now when it's too late. i love and admire madonna... but i always wished she would have spoken up during or right after the trial. same justin.

[who_is_it]

"I am so grateful to have worked with the King (and always will be King) of the music industry," Will.I.Am tells Spinner. "He was a gift to the world, he is a bright light and I wouldn't be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow."

Will.I.am

http://www.spinner.com/2009/06/25/black-eyed-peas-will-i-am-remembers-michael-jackson/

[who_is_it]

quotes about the death of michael jackson (ap)

"My heart ... my mind ... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so." — Actress Elizabeth Taylor.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iGN0vVEhxTUKbQ2KBcFoGU0LAIEQD992L2PG0

[Veritas]

Man In The Mirror (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHoDsIPBaMQ)

You changed the world one note at a time.

Behind your faults was brilliance. Thank you for the gift you gave the world.

The Angels are moonwalking with you. :rose:

This will always be the way that I remember Michael Jackson:

The King Of Pop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VASYhabHkM)

[n/t]

Thank you for the music and memories that will last a lifetime.

You will be missed by many around the world.

RIP See you in heaven :rose:

[Mamie]

I've had a hard time with this today. I loved his music and watching him on the stage. One of his friends said something I read today at lunch time that "Michael taught me to see the beat." (Or something close to that). Everybody can feel the beat, but to actually be that deep into the understanding and feeling of your music to the extent of seeing the beat has got to be something very magical. And Michael, in everything that he was, was certainly magical. When other musical talents said that they would not be where they are today if it weren't for Michael Jackson, you can believe them because the man was truly that incredible.

Taken from us much too soon. Rest in peace, dear MJ. :rose::rose:

[Meridian]

:rose::rose::rose:

May he rest in peace.

[Meridian]

I live in Detroit, literally a few blocks from the historical "Motown" studio (Hitsville USA). The Motown people have placed a lot of MJ pictures in the windows. The outside area is full of flowers, cards, tributes, etc., and there has been a steady stream of people since his demise. Tomorrow evening there will be a tribute/vigil at 8:00. I plan on attending and will take some pictures, and hopefully be able to share them with you guys.

[Veritas]

Found this unique tribute on YouTube. :huh:

The inmates at Cebu Prison in the Philippines pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK25cfzdTTg

[4Life]

When Spinner asked cover song specialist Jay Brannan for his reaction to Michael Jackson's passing, he went one better. The singer-songwriter and 'Shortbus' star sat down in his New York apartment and recorded a touching acoustic take on this 1998 classic.

http://www.spinner.com/2009/06/25/jay-brannans-man-in-the-mirror-tribute/

[Scampi]

In the very early good days, way before all the craziness began. My favorite Jackson song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSmTMM43XpU

Rest in Peace Michael.

[GentleBreeze]

http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_Michael-Jackson-dies-at-50/BLOG/407707/7691.html?widgetId=195583

Michael Jackson dies at 50
Guinness World Records is saddened to hear of the death of Michael Jackson at the age of 50.

Jackson holds numerous Guinness World Records including the most Grammy Awards won in a year, most hit singles in the UK charts in a year, best selling album of all time, longest span of No.1 hits by an R&B artist, best selling music video, highest annual earnings ever for a pop star, and most successful pop music family.

Speaking in London tonight, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday commented "I will always be immensely proud to know that Michael considered me a friend, and I know that everyone at Guinness World Records will be numb from hearing the news that this gentle, kind, shy man is no longer with us. On his last visit to the Guinness World Records office, he devoted a few valuable hours of his time being photographed with everyone, and we were all touched by his humility and willingness to please everyone present with autographs and photos. I'm honoured to have had the chance to spend some time with such a wonderfully talented artist - the man we called the Most Famous Living Man on Earth - and to present him with his favourite world record of all, the biggest selling album of all time, for Thriller, of course. He leaves behind an incredible musical legacy and a body of work unrivalled by any other performer."

[Meridian]

Found this unique tribute on YouTube. :huh:

The inmates at Cebu Prison in the Philippines pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK25cfzdTTg
Wow ... thanks! (Wonder who choreographs for them).

[Meridian]

Does the Wade Robson Project choreograph for the prisoners? That's what I was wondering.

[Meridian]

Not sure - they are in the Phillipines?
Yes (I think). I also found out that the "Thriller" one was actually done a few years ago, but that they made another one 10 hours after learning of the death of MJ which starts with the song "Ben" (which I love) and includes several other songs, including "We Are the World". It was linked on TMZ, and unfortunately, I only got still shots rather than the dance itself when I played it.

[4Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOR5qncpb3E

[CinderL.]

I don't know if this has been posted, but it is wonderful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OgQxhAXu5g

[4Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpOXAT1KM9Y

[aproudmom]

SORRY BUT THIS IS AMAZING HAD TO POST IT best one I have heard out of all the tribute songs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt4Jzz7S6ag&NR=1
Here's a song i wrote for Michael Jackson a few years ago. He truly is my biggest music inspiration. I wrote this with Mike Clark. Mike produced the track and demoed it.

[nsquared]

Stevie Wonder & John Legend in concert in Milwaukee last night. What a moving tribute to Michael and Stevie was so visibily moved to tears. What a great loss for everyone. (nn)

[GentleBreeze]

Michael you were always a child at heart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amw425sLt_Y

Michael Jackson pictures (singing- With a Child's Heart)

[Veritas]

Janet Jackson thanks Michael's fans for their love and support.

Jamie Foxx and Neyo sing "I'll Be There".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7i3l9WWex8

[ksk1]

Michael Jackson has influenced this culture forever. The number of artists who looked to Michael for inspiration and continue to do so cannot be counted.
I grew up listening to the music of Michael Jackson and his family. I love his music, and artistry.
Prayers to the Jackson family and I pray that Michael's children are loved and cared for. Peace be with Michael now. No more pain.

[Leelee68]

Michael Jackson, you are "Gone Too Soon"!!! Your music will live on forever. I just downloaded P.Y.T. Ringtone on my phone. I love that song!! RIP

[aproudmom]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/30/jackson.remembered.irpt/index.html

[velvetbrown]

I grew up with the jackson 5...didnt know them personally, but the late 60's and 70's were my youth, eh? i was a fan...

I recall owning many records, 45's...

rip mike, you will be remembered,mo

my fave song? ill be there

eta, this reminds me so much of when elvis died...

my age is showing....:tonguewag:

Me too, WW. Remember PJ parties and playing J5, Michael, and Donny Osmond?

It was a more innocent time...Thank you, Michael. R.I.P.

[Callie]

Friday, June 26, 2009
He Knew.
Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.

I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.

At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."

I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.

14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.

A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.

The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.

All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.

I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.

Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.

I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.

His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.

At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.

He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.

When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.

Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.

I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.

I was in over my head while trying.

I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.

The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.

After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.

Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.

At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.

As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.

Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.

He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.

I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.

He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.

I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.

The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.





I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.




~LMP

http://blogs.myspace.com/lisamariepresley

Thanks for posting that, 4Life.

[bchand]

The full program that was given out at the memorial is available for free. It's 4 separate pdf files. They're very large and patience is needed to print them out, but it works fine.


http://www.theloop21.com/news/mjprogram

(If it's been posted previously, sorry.)

[aproudmom]

I have not been on since the day of the memorial and have tuned off of all the negative things but have watched tons of videos and this one was so special MJ loved Liz so much and I am sure she is broken at this time her friend is gone..:crying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25vyWAuZWE&feature=related
Michael Jackson RARE performance of ELIZABETH I LOVE YOU live
Michael Jacksons ONLY performance of this song for Elizabeth Taylor back in the 90's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1TBrIcFDL0&NR=1
Michael Jackson presenting Elizabeth Taylor the Jackson Family Honor award. Tabloid Junk.

[aproudmom]

http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/464356/michael_jackson_tribute_video_part.html?cat=37

Michael Jackson Tribute Video, Part 1
Michael We Love You (Acapella)

Michael We Love You,
Michael, ooo
Michael We Miss You,
Oh Yes We Do!

Your voice is in my heart
I will remember
Your music is a part of my life,

We're missing you,
no one can take your place,
your memory is here with me
and it will stay

Michael We Love You,
Michael, ooo
Michael We Miss You,
Oh Yes We Do!

We Love you, we miss you too,
I said We Love you, and we miss you too.

Credit: Dawnyell Reese / Greg Reese
Copyright: Dawnyell Reese / Greg Reese 2009

[aproudmom]

HOMETOWN MEMORIAL PUTS JACKSON BURIAL FOCUS ON GARY

Fans of MICHAEL JACKSON are beginning to look towards Gary, Indiana for the location of the King of Pop's final resting place, following news the late star's hometown will honour him with a stadium memorial on Friday (10Jul09).

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/hometown-memorial-puts-jackson-burial-focus-on-gary_1109250

[Callie]

:rose:Michael Jackson:rose:

[aproudmom]

2300 Jackson Street" - Reactions From Michael Jackson's Childhood Home - Gary, Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUNVRfETgMg&feature=related

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/10/michael-jackson-hometown_n_229638.html

[GoldBug]

This is Beautiful

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Includes pics and videos of Michael and the children

You might cry. Get tissues before viewing

~Dance With My Father~ Michael Jackson Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrKWpCYa_IM

[aproudmom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnGDPtE-Oxs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W6i2I7Q0LE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6enDRiYh3A&feature=PlayList&p=7E13F7A12F82F560&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=152

http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20287787_20289404,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

[Nova]

May you finally be at peace ...

I may not agree with all your decisions, HOWEVER, you were a truly brilliant artist/entertainer. Thank you for so many memories and Thank you for all you charitable contributions.

I truly believe you were a troubled soul and may you finally be at peace!!!

Nova :rose:

[aproudmom]

http://www.hot1063.com/goout.asp?u=http://usershare.net/38n0o4y700mp

http://www.hot1063.com/article.asp?id=1390883&SPID=29280

Sean "Diddy" Combs, The Game, Chris Brown, Mario Winans, Polow Da Don, Usher, & Boyz II Men have hooked up for a special tribute track the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. The song titled, "Better On The Other Side," is currently available for download right here . Diddy begins the song with a talking intro where he says, "I remember the first time I seen you moonwalk, I believed I could do anything, you made the world dance, you made the music come to life. Mike Jack. Why? You were the greatest. God chose you. We will never forget you. We miss you."

[aproudmom]

http://www.hot1063.com/article.asp?id=1390896&SPID=29280

BET Awards Beyonce was the big winner taking home female r&b artists and video of the year for single ladies,Ne-Yo also won for best male r&b artist which was a huge category. Lil Wayne took home the trophy for best rap artist. Each artists who got aup to accept their award dedicated to the memory of michael jackson and host Jamie Foxx set the tone by opening the show dressed in highwater pants and iconic red motorcycle jacket and performing the dance routine from "Beat It," before telling the audience that Michael Jackson was to be celebrated and not mourned during the show. Other highlights included a reunited New Edition performing Jackson 5 classics; a pitch-perfect rendering of Jackson's "The Lady In My Life" by Ne-Yo; young actress Keke Palmer breaking into an a cappella version of "Who's Loving You" while presenting an award. Lifetime Achievement honorees the O'Jays took to stage after a never ending intro from Soul Train's Don Cornelius (we hear he's still there ).Surprise performers included the reunited New Edition as well as Guy, Keith Sweat, and Bell Biv DeVoe in a segment featuring the Kings of New Jack Swing. But the audience was most gratified and stunned to see Janet at the podium in a white suit with a sweeping coat. "My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was just too painful," she began, adding thanks for "for all of your love, all of your support. We miss him so much." Janet's appearance was followed by a tribute by singers Ne-Yo and host Jamie Foxx, who performed a somber version of the Jackson 5 classic "I'll Be There," as photos of Jackson flashed across the screen to close out the show.
Here's the Janet clip.

[RootBeer]

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=38746353

Birth: Aug. 29, 1958
Gary
Lake County
Indiana, USA
Death: Jun. 25, 2009
West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA

[daniel green]

The Michael Jackson tribute concerts planned for London in August have been canceled, according to one of the top organizers of Jackson's original 50-date tour and the tribute shows that were in the works. The source also says that AEG has sold the rehearsal rights to Sony, and out of the interest of making the planned Oct. 30 release of the film version of the footage as compelling as possible, Sony scrapped the tribute show.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32113612/ns/entertainment-gossip/

[GentleBreeze]

Inside Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

Also shows some of his collectibles.

Very good slide show.

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/galleries/michael_jackon_/michael_jackon_.html#ph0

[Unperson1984]

As a tribute to Michael Jackson, Disneyland is planing to bring back Captain EO for a limited run this Fall.

Captain EO is a 1986, 3-D film starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola that was shown at Disney theme parks through the mid 1990s.

The film's executive producer was George Lucas. The film was choreographed by Jeffrey Hornaday, photography by Peter Anderson, produced by Rusty Lemorande, and written by Lemorande, Lucas and Coppola. The score was written by James Horner, and featured two songs ("We Are Here to Change the World" and "Another Part of Me") by Michael Jackson. The Witch Queen was played by Anjelica Huston. Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro acted as visual consultant.

[legalmania]

Michael your memorial was beautiful I think you would have been proud of how it was handled, there was laughter, tiers and some closure. We will miss you. I know your journey will be a good one and peace and love will always be with you.:rose::beer:

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Now playing: Michael Jackson - Human Nature (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/michael_jackson/track/human_nature)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

[legalmania]

Michael I know this was your favorite song and you must have been so proud to hear your brother singing it to you, at your memorial. You believed also MJ, when your day is not going so well, just smile. Click next at the bottom to see Jermaine Jackson sing it at MJ memorial. Someone also dedicates it to Diana which is very good also.

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Now playing: Diana Ross - Smile (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/diana_ross/track/smile)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

[GentleBreeze]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5744468/Michael-Jackson-House-where-star-died-will-become-memorial.html

Michael Jackson: House where star died will become memorial
The Los Angeles mansion where Michael Jackson died will be left untouched and become a memorial site for fans.

[February]

'Michael Jackson is the nicest human being I have ever met in my life'

Nisha Kataria - Michael Jackson protege who lived at Neverland with her family.

[Xenam]

Aug 4 2009 6:50 AM EDT
Wyclef Jean Froze Up When Meeting Michael Jackson

'I go to shake his hand -- and my whole voice box goes out," former Fugees frontman recalls.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617507/20090803/jean_wyclef.jhtml?rsspartner=rssYahooNewscrawler

[legalmania]

Michael Jackson said he thought when Thriller came out it sounded like it was crappy, well Michael wonder if you still believe that the number one album of all time and the number one song is crappy? I'm happy to play this crappy tune anytime.

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Now playing: Michael Jackson - Thriller (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/michael_jackson/track/thriller)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

[RootBeer]

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=38746353