Michael Jackson has passed away at the age of 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital via ambulance where he was pronounced dead.
Source : TMZ
Michael Jackson has passed away at the age of 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital via ambulance where he was pronounced dead.
Source : TMZ
well all i have to say is we have lost a great legeng.this is for the jackson family.june 25th michael jackson died,indeed we lost a great legend ,the king of pop,breakdance.till today his death was a thriller and everyone was speechless.he healed the world,made it a better place and left.dear m.j your demise will be fresh in our minds generations to come we will all see on resurrection day.
Until now i am still wondering of the real cause of his death. Is it really a cardiac arrest or a drug overdose?knowing his way of life…there are always other possibilities….even AIDS. :shocked:
[quote comment="68024"]Why am I not surprised to see Jessie Jackson in the middle of all of this? Jessie is NEVER one to miss a photo op and a sound bite.[/quote]
Today I see a CNN headline that states…Jesse Jackson: Family wants answers. All of a sudden Jesse has become the family spokesman. I don’t want to tell you just how inappropriate this appears. Jesse would have made a great “ambulance chasing” lawyer.
[quote comment="68061"]Lee You are so right about al sharpton. He thinks he is the most powerful person and that the world stops until he arrives and starts his monologue.[/quote]
So true about both of them :dizzy:
Lee You are so right about al sharpton. He thinks he is the most powerful person and that the world stops until he arrives and starts his monologue.
[quote comment="68031"][quote comment="68024"]Why am I not surprised to see Jessie Jackson in the middle of all of this? Jessie is NEVER one to miss a photo op and a sound bite.[/quote]
I said the same thing to my husband. As soon as I saw the news on tv, I asked how long it would be before Jesse Jackson holds a press conference. He seems to be present at every major news event.[/quote]
Don’t forget Al sharpton too! He will never miss a sound bite either. He has already given Michaels eulogy out in the street in front of the Apollo theatre without the permission of Michael’s family. :sad:
[quote comment="68024"]Why am I not surprised to see Jessie Jackson in the middle of all of this? Jessie is NEVER one to miss a photo op and a sound bite.[/quote]
I said the same thing to my husband. As soon as I saw the news on tv, I asked how long it would be before Jesse Jackson holds a press conference. He seems to be present at every major news event.
Why am I not surprised to see Jessie Jackson in the middle of all of this? Jessie is NEVER one to miss a photo op and a sound bite.
[quote comment="67975"]I surely hope the tour promotors took out a megawad of insurance – just think of all those tickets that will need to be refunded for the tour scheduled for this summer.[/quote]
This is about 36 hours after they added more dates in London
[quote comment="67975"]I surely hope the tour promotors took out a megawad of insurance – just think of all those tickets that will need to be refunded for the tour scheduled for this summer.[/quote]
Yeah, 100 mill buys a lot of debt if they didn’t. BTW Your “smile” lights up my whole room here Amy. Whoop’s… along with all of the rest of you “beautiful ladies” with your beautiful “smiles”at IBL. :wub:
I surely hope the tour promotors took out a megawad of insurance – just think of all those tickets that will need to be refunded for the tour scheduled for this summer.
@Lee
so true Lee
[quote comment="67946"]By no means am I saying that Micheal was innocent or guilty in past years, and I would never deny his great talent but what angers me is this, last year, when my Brother was looking at my CD collection, he laughed at me when he discovered I still had all my Jackson 5 and Micheal Jackson CD’s. He asked me if I believed that Micheal may have molested those kids that accused him of such acts, as he did !!!
Last year, while watching the news media still calling him names, such as Wacko Jacko, Jackinstien, monster, ect ect.
Years ago in 1993-94 when he was paying off the first family of the accusing child for $20 million, and a few years later, 2003 when he was on trial for the 2nd time for another family and child accusing him of the same thing, the media ripped him apart, again with the names and dissecting of his personal acts during that trial and his life style. Hearing person after person rip him apart, saying that he was guilty because they just knew it or because of the facts or because of his personal life style or that there were just too many kids accusing him of the same thing.
Then he was his own worst enemy with that dreaded interview where he admitted sharing his bed with children other than his own. Or dangling his baby from the balcony.
During AI on MJ week, hearing person after person here at IBL and other places again ripping MJ apart .
What is so surprising to me is that during all those years of hearing person after person talking so badly about MJ, the name calling and the accusations and the CD burnings and boycotting, is that those same people and the news media and all his supposed friends that turned their back on him are now coming out of the woodwork, talking about what a wonderful person he was, just singing his praises, including my Brother. Now all I am seeing on TV is nothing but people saying how much they idolized him, I can’t even get the weather report. I guess what I am saying is that hypocrisy never ceases to amaze me. :dizzy:[/quote]
Yeah Terri, its quite a paradox. Like my mother used to say don’t send flowers to my funeral, give them to me now so I can enjoy them. I did both for her.
Those that reported the negative are crying thru honorable tributes now.
They’ll say anything to get on TV or make themselves look good. Your right, it’s a pile of B.S. I think the life we live now is the only legacy we leave in the future.
I’ve said good and bad about Michael, and his death though sad as it may be, does not change my opinion of him.
When I die, I would like to think everything said will be good. But that’s impossible, I ain’t no saint. But I would hope that I never bring shame or disgrace to my family and close friends. I do feel sorry for Michael’s family.
[quote comment="67951"]Most of us were taught not to speak ill of the dead. Hypocritical…sure. Socially acceptable…you bet.
We also frequently pretend to like our PIA Brother-in-law. Coping technique to get communities through life? Yup.[/quote]
But sad all in the same breath!
Most of us were taught not to speak ill of the dead. Hypocritical…sure. Socially acceptable…you bet.
We also frequently pretend to like our PIA Brother-in-law. Coping technique to get communities through life? Yup.
By no means am I saying that Micheal was innocent or guilty in past years, and I would never deny his great talent but what angers me is this, last year, when my Brother was looking at my CD collection, he laughed at me when he discovered I still had all my Jackson 5 and Micheal Jackson CD’s. He asked me if I believed that Micheal may have molested those kids that accused him of such acts, as he did !!!
Last year, while watching the news media still calling him names, such as Wacko Jacko, Jackinstien, monster, ect ect.
Years ago in 1993-94 when he was paying off the first family of the accusing child for $20 million, and a few years later, 2003 when he was on trial for the 2nd time for another family and child accusing him of the same thing, the media ripped him apart, again with the names and dissecting of his personal acts during that trial and his life style. Hearing person after person rip him apart, saying that he was guilty because they just knew it or because of the facts or because of his personal life style or that there were just too many kids accusing him of the same thing.
Then he was his own worst enemy with that dreaded interview where he admitted sharing his bed with children other than his own. Or dangling his baby from the balcony.
During AI on MJ week, hearing person after person here at IBL and other places again ripping MJ apart .
What is so surprising to me is that during all those years of hearing person after person talking so badly about MJ, the name calling and the accusations and the CD burnings and boycotting, is that those same people and the news media and all his supposed friends that turned their back on him are now coming out of the woodwork, talking about what a wonderful person he was, just singing his praises, including my Brother. Now all I am seeing on TV is nothing but people saying how much they idolized him, I can’t even get the weather report. I guess what I am saying is that hypocrisy never ceases to amaze me. :dizzy:
[quote comment="67936"]@ Lee
Terri, do you mean David Carradine? Or some one else?
Yes, Lee, David Carradine :smile:[/quote]
I think his death was the saddest for me because I loved the show Kung Fu. I lived to watch it those years that it was on TV. He was the first great martial arts hero.
@ Lee
Terri, do you mean David Carradine? Or some one else?
Yes, Lee, David Carradine :smile:
[quote comment="67907"][quote comment="67903"]I am just going to reflect…I was at CBS filming in the late 70′s and saw a group of young men come flying past me and some one yelled…”‘It’s the Jackson Five”…They were, at that time, the best and most talented, That’s how I want to remember him, that’s when I loved Michael and for that memory, and all the many songs he did around that time…up until “Thriller”, he was the best…Then he lost his way. Until we walk in his shoes we will not know why,.. Good Bye to a great talent… Good Bye to a great Beauty in Farrah, and good bye to a great 2nd Banana in Ed.,..[/quote]
Hey Starshine, just curious. Did you work at CBS as a photographer? :smile:[/quote]
not a photographer, did some acting. No big deal, just work
What a tragic ending to a tragic life. I’ve always liked the early songs of the Jackson Five…
ABC, 123
Rockin’ Robin
I’ll Be There
Never Can Say Goodbye
The Love You Save
etc., etc.
And while listening, I’ve often thought how tragic it was that this little boy with such enormous talent lost his chance at a real childhood, and in large part due to that, his life took turns it wouldn’t otherwise have taken.
We will miss you king of pop you left a huge imprint on our world one that we will always remmeber and your talent and singing brought joy and entertainment to people everywhere no one else has your talent and never will have it. I hope you had the time of your life. R.I.P.
[quote comment="67904"][quote comment="67903"]I am just going to reflect…I was at CBS filming in the late 70′s and saw a group of young men come flying past me and some one yelled…”‘It’s the Jackson Five”…They were, at that time, the best and most talented, That’s how I want to remember him, that’s when I loved Michael and for that memory, and all the many songs he did around that time…up until “Thriller”, he was the best…Then he lost his way. Until we walk in his shoes we will not know why,.. Good Bye to a great talent… Good Bye to a great Beauty in Farrah, and good bye to a great 2nd Banana in Ed.,..[/quote]
And David too[/quote]
Terri, do you mean David Carradine? Or some one else? :smile:
[quote comment="67903"]I am just going to reflect…I was at CBS filming in the late 70′s and saw a group of young men come flying past me and some one yelled…”‘It’s the Jackson Five”…They were, at that time, the best and most talented, That’s how I want to remember him, that’s when I loved Michael and for that memory, and all the many songs he did around that time…up until “Thriller”, he was the best…Then he lost his way. Until we walk in his shoes we will not know why,.. Good Bye to a great talent… Good Bye to a great Beauty in Farrah, and good bye to a great 2nd Banana in Ed.,..[/quote]
Hey Starshine, just curious. Did you work at CBS as a photographer? :smile:
[quote comment="67897"][quote comment="67892"][quote comment="67888"][quote comment="67878"]I’m sure I sound callus but I feel no compassion nor do I have any pity for this man. Because I believe him to be a pedophile. Who paid his way through a sinful and scandalous life with no regard for anyone but himself.
What a wasted life and talent. Who screwed over so many people.
I wouldn’t bother to spit on him if his hair were on fire.[/quote]
are you kidding me? you don’t know for sure if he did it or not you weren’t there you can’t judge him have some respect honestly![/quote]
Lexie my dear, I respect your position. I was dancing to the Jackson Five in like 1970. I saw them in concert in 1974. I do not claim to be an expert but have read numerous articles for many years as well as watch his trial on TV. I saw 3 families on Larry King whose young children said they were molested by that animal. I would not say anything bad about Michael unless I believed it. But this publicity has been going on for a decade.
True, I never witnessed Michael hurt a little boy. But when many little boys say they were hurt by him. I believe the many little boys. Any 35 year old man who claims it perfectly normal to sleep with little boys who are not his while on public television is sick. IMO
Michael was an incredible and gifted singer,dancer,song writer and record producer. He crossed soul, pop, and rock barriers. I am glad I saw him and enjoyed his music in my lifetime. Their will never be a talent like that again.[/quote]
well i believe those childrens families wanted money i’ve heard some stories to back that up, i am truly devastated i am a huge fan of his music and i think people shouldn’t even bring that up he was found to be innocent so people should let it go and we should remember him for the music he made he was a legend and no one will replace him!!
R.I.P Michael Jackson :cwy:[/quote]
Definitely. Michael will definitely be a musical legend. He is untouched and unmatched. Such a talent. RIP King of Pop.
[quote comment="67903"]I am just going to reflect…I was at CBS filming in the late 70′s and saw a group of young men come flying past me and some one yelled…”‘It’s the Jackson Five”…They were, at that time, the best and most talented, That’s how I want to remember him, that’s when I loved Michael and for that memory, and all the many songs he did around that time…up until “Thriller”, he was the best…Then he lost his way. Until we walk in his shoes we will not know why,.. Good Bye to a great talent… Good Bye to a great Beauty in Farrah, and good bye to a great 2nd Banana in Ed.,..[/quote]
And David too
I am just going to reflect…I was at CBS filming in the late 70′s and saw a group of young men come flying past me and some one yelled…”‘It’s the Jackson Five”…They were, at that time, the best and most talented, That’s how I want to remember him, that’s when I loved Michael and for that memory, and all the many songs he did around that time…up until “Thriller”, he was the best…Then he lost his way. Until we walk in his shoes we will not know why,.. Good Bye to a great talent… Good Bye to a great Beauty in Farrah, and good bye to a great 2nd Banana in Ed.,..
[quote comment="67894"]Didn’t care much for him as a person, but his talent was unmatched.[/quote]
I agree he was very talented and changed the face of singing, dancing and music videos
[quote comment="67892"][quote comment="67888"][quote comment="67878"]I’m sure I sound callus but I feel no compassion nor do I have any pity for this man. Because I believe him to be a pedophile. Who paid his way through a sinful and scandalous life with no regard for anyone but himself.
What a wasted life and talent. Who screwed over so many people.
I wouldn’t bother to spit on him if his hair were on fire.[/quote]
are you kidding me? you don’t know for sure if he did it or not you weren’t there you can’t judge him have some respect honestly![/quote]
Lexie my dear, I respect your position. I was dancing to the Jackson Five in like 1970. I saw them in concert in 1974. I do not claim to be an expert but have read numerous articles for many years as well as watch his trial on TV. I saw 3 families on Larry King whose young children said they were molested by that animal. I would not say anything bad about Michael unless I believed it. But this publicity has been going on for a decade.
True, I never witnessed Michael hurt a little boy. But when many little boys say they were hurt by him. I believe the many little boys. Any 35 year old man who claims it perfectly normal to sleep with little boys who are not his while on public television is sick. IMO
Michael was an incredible and gifted singer,dancer,song writer and record producer. He crossed soul, pop, and rock barriers. I am glad I saw him and enjoyed his music in my lifetime. Their will never be a talent like that again.[/quote]
well i believe those childrens families wanted money i’ve heard some stories to back that up, i am truly devastated i am a huge fan of his music and i think people shouldn’t even bring that up he was found to be innocent so people should let it go and we should remember him for the music he made he was a legend and no one will replace him!!
R.I.P Michael Jackson :cwy:
Didn’t care much for him as a person, but his talent was unmatched.
WOW!
Today as I was driving to work I wondered who would be next to die-Ed, Faraha -? and now Michael. (The stars always die in 3′s) God what a schock.
I feel for his children and hope and pray that whoever takes them does right by them. No matter what ever transpired in his life-Michael was an artist who made lots of people happy. I gues this shows life is short. One day your healthy then you die.
[quote comment="67888"][quote comment="67878"]I’m sure I sound callus but I feel no compassion nor do I have any pity for this man. Because I believe him to be a pedophile. Who paid his way through a sinful and scandalous life with no regard for anyone but himself.
What a wasted life and talent. Who screwed over so many people.
I wouldn’t bother to spit on him if his hair were on fire.[/quote]
are you kidding me? you don’t know for sure if he did it or not you weren’t there you can’t judge him have some respect honestly![/quote]
Lexie my dear, I respect your position. I was dancing to the Jackson Five in like 1970. I saw them in concert in 1974. I do not claim to be an expert but have read numerous articles for many years as well as watch his trial on TV. I saw 3 families on Larry King whose young children said they were molested by that animal. I would not say anything bad about Michael unless I believed it. But this publicity has been going on for a decade.
True, I never witnessed Michael hurt a little boy. But when many little boys say they were hurt by him. I believe the many little boys. Any 35 year old man who claims it perfectly normal to sleep with little boys who are not his while on public television is sick. IMO
Michael was an incredible and gifted singer,dancer,song writer and record producer. He crossed soul, pop, and rock barriers. I am glad I saw him and enjoyed his music in my lifetime. Their will never be a talent like that again.
Wow, this is a surprise.
[quote comment="67878"]I’m sure I sound callus but I feel no compassion nor do I have any pity for this man. Because I believe him to be a pedophile. Who paid his way through a sinful and scandalous life with no regard for anyone but himself.
What a wasted life and talent. Who screwed over so many people.
I wouldn’t bother to spit on him if his hair were on fire.[/quote]
are you kidding me? you don’t know for sure if he did it or not you werent there you can’t judge him have some respect honestly!
[quote comment="67880"]Wow. Who’s next?
and wow, Lee, remind me not to get on your bad side. I might want you to at least spit on me if MY hair was on fire :happy:[/quote]
@ Amy, I would drain the ocean dry for you Amy. :smile:
What a surprise. I don’t have much reaction, though. Just kind of, wow. I liked his music back in the day. Still like a lot of the 80s stuff.
I hope his children will be taken care of.
@ABB & Lee – spit quick – I don’t have much hair.
@Random – we’ve still got Cheryl Tiegs & the rest of the Angels.
Wow. Who’s next?
and wow, Lee, remind me not to get on your bad side. I might want you to at least spit on me if MY hair was on fire :happy:
Ed, Farrah, Michael…RIP…the 70′s are clearly over
I’m sure I sound callus but I feel no compassion nor do I have any pity for this man. Because I believe him to be a pedophile. Who paid his way through a sinful and scandalous life with no regard for anyone but himself.
What a wasted life and talent. Who screwed over so many people.
I wouldn’t bother to spit on him if his hair were on fire.