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- I feel so thankful for him sharing his brilliance.

Delta Goodrem, on her Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- As a kid Michael was always beyond his years, he was an innovator, he was a genius at what he did. He had a knowingness about him. At 9 years old, when I first started working with him, he seemed to me like he had been here before. He was just so knowledgeable about life.

Berry Gordy, in "Berry Gordy Statement on the passing of Michael Jackson" (26 June 2009)

- Michael Jackson was not only loved by the people of the world, for his incomparable talent, he was loved by the magnificent wild animals for which he provided the most beautiful home at his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. We were thrilled to have Michael's beloved tigers, Thriller and Sabu, join our pride here at Shambala when Michael needed a good home for them. Thriller and Sabu will always remind us of Michael.

Tippi Hedron, quoted in "Michael Jackson Tigers, Thriller And Sabu, At Shambala Preserve" (26 June 2009)

- It almost sounds crazy to say that the show wasn't about him, but ... he'd put it in perspective all the time, saying, "This is what we're here for, to spread a message of love and taking care of the planet, that we want people to understand it's very, very dear and not to take it for granted."

Dorian Holley, Michael Jackson’s vocal director for the "This Is It" London concerts What Michael Jackson Did on His Last Day" by S. James Snyder in TIME magazine (29 June 2009)

- The first album I ever bought with my own money was Thriller. His performance at the Grammys is a milestone in the history of American music. I watched it on TV and spent the next two weeks in my kitchen trying to learn how to moonwalk.

Mark Hoppus, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many More Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)

- Michael grew to understand why the world is in the state it is. He would ask “Why?” but not get trapped in trying to find reasons for each and every problem. His aim was finding solutions. His message was about solutions. Michael’s day-to-day thought process was: “How do I make the world a better place?” He dedicated his existence to responding to this question, and to giving a voice to those who can’t speak out for themselves.
Man in the Mirror, We are the World, Will You Be There – all these songs put forward a simple but powerful message: If someone is hungry, give them food, but also help them become self-sufficient. Michael taught us that when you do good, you start with the individual, then move onto a family, a neighborhood, a village, a nation.
Michael always looked for the good in people, but he also wanted people to understand him, and what he was here for. This made the ridicule he endured so much harder to bear. How can someone who gave so much, be the subject of so much hate? Why is it, the more blessed we are, the tougher our times are destined to be?
My brother wasn’t a threat to anyone. He was at peace, and his peaceful state was a blessing from God. Michael was given the rare talent to entertain, sing and perform. But the true blessing God gave him was the ability to use his talents to do good for others. Michael’s songs inspired us to do better. That was his true gift.
We still feel Michael’s loss. But what will happen as time passes? What will happen to Michael’s real purpose for being? Who can carry on Michael’s work selflessly, without ulterior motive? Nations and governments are capable of good deeds, but those good deeds are too often done to exert control over others. Michael never wanted to control anybody, he only wanted to spread happiness and joy.
Michael didn’t care if we knew everything he did for people, because God knows. God knows his intentions, and knows the results. I know my brother is in a very secure, serene, peaceful place. When we live on earth, we are judged not only by who we are, but also by what we do for others. When we leave, we take the good and bad deeds with us. Michael took nothing but good deeds with him.
Michael and I were raised to believe there is a Supreme Being. Having success told us God had a plan for us. Michael used his success in a positive way. He knew that it’s not what you get from others, it’s what you do for others. We all achieve things in life, but the greatest achievement is doing God’s work. Michael was a man of God because he was doing His work. Eternal life is the ultimate reward from God – and Michael has eternal life.

Jermaine Jackson, "Keeping Michael's Spirit Alive" at The Tribute

- I had just come back from Nigeria and he asked what I went to do in Nigeria because he had never visited Nigeria and I told him about the historical Badagry project that we are doing in Nigeria and he felt the same way I felt; he felt that the project must be done because it is imperative that we understand what our forefathers and fore mothers went through. He looked forward to the finishing of the project because he wanted to come and see it and I assured him that we would get the project done. The only thing is that when we do finish this project he will not be there physically, but he will be there in spirit."

Marlon Jackson, in "Marlon Jackson visits Nigeria" at 234Next.com (24 July 2009)

- I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.

Quincy Jones, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many More Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)

- Music will never be the same.

Kim Kardashian, on her Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you Michael.

Beyoncé Knowles, in "Beyoncé Reacts To The Death Of Michael Jackson" (26 June 2009)

- My fifth birthday party was M.J. themed, I insisted. My mother found a lookalike to come sing happy birthday and I KNEW he wasn't MY Michael. Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old. I fell in love.

Solange Knowles, in "Michael Jackson" (26 June 2009)

- I just found him a very giving and loving person.

Cherilyn Lee, registered nurse in "Michael Jackson's Nurse 'On the Record'" (7 July 2009)

- I personally can’t believe it. But it’s more unfortunate for the world of music. My love goes out to his family. … A sad day in history, not [just] music.

Lil' Wayne, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many More Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)

- If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.

Ludacris, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- No one will be able to replace him. But I know that the light that he emanated from the stage will live on with all of us who saw him for what he was and always will be — a great teacher, pure musical inspiration. His death can only be compared to John Lennon's and Elvis'.

Ricky Martin, on his twitter page (27 June 2009)

- Michael was filled with humility, sensitivity, reverence and respect for anyone and everyone. And most of all, the love that he had for his kids equalled the love that he had for his fans. He just was a guy that was beyond amazing, and it’s just sad to hear all the spurious stories that have been created about him.

Al Malnik, godfather of Prince Michael II Jackson (Blanket), interviewed by Merideth Viera on The Today Show (1 July 2009)

- I can't believe. The most amazing entertainer of all Time just left. I just can't understand. We Will always love you Michael.

Gilles Marini, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us.

John Mayer, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul.

Paul McCartney, in "Justin Timberlake praises Jackson's musical genius"], "People" (26 June 2009)

- I will be mourning my friend, brother, mentor and inspiration.. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him.

MC Hammer, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many More Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)

- MICHAEL JACKSON the first 2 english words i eva spoke. The future sucx!

M.I.A., in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many More Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)

- I am so sadened by MJs death. I clung to those records throughout my childhood. A complete musical hero of mine. May he rest in peace.

Mika, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- I wish I got to tell him how much his music existence changed my life. He was my biggest inspiration and will forever live on in my heart.

Lisa Origliasso, on her Twitter page (26 June 2009)

- This guy had the biggest heart of anybody and really really did care about improving the human condition, especially for children, and that was part of his mission. While he was on tour, he always wanted to know what he could do in each place, so that when he left, he left a place better, having been there … and how many people can you say that about?”

Kenny Ortega, producer, director, choreographer

- I did not find Michael weird, messed up, or anything you’ve ever heard about him. I want to say that I feel all of the allegations ever charged against Michael were false, and that in my discernment, he did not have the capacity to ever do anything except love children and let them know he would do anything to stand up for them, and help them. Just look at the magnificent work he did on their behalf in writing and co-producing “We Are The World,” and the 39 charities for children he gave to generously. That was Michael. I believe that during his trials he related to the suffering of Christ, and prayed for intervention, because he was being accused over what he loved most—children. This caused him perhaps more pain than anything in his life."

David Pack, in "Michael Jackson, Jesus, and Me : My story of Christian fellowship with the King of Pop" (27 June 2009)

- Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon.

Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, in "Justin Timberlake praises Jackson's musical genius", "People" (26 June 2009)

- When you were with him, you really felt like God was within him. He was an amazing, superhuman kind of person, but he always treated you as an equal. He would be your friend and he never asked for anything in return. ... I know that people looked at Michael and thought he was strange, but to me, he was fascinating. ... He was the most inspirational person in my life. His one dream was to cure all the sick children in the world. And when I'd say, "Isn't that impossible?" Michael would just start to cry. He was very emotional about things that moved him. I guess you'd have to say he was a pure innocent in a world that wasn't so innocent anymore.

Brett Ratner, in "Brett Ratner on Michael Jackson: 'You felt like God was within him'" in The Los Angeles Times (26 June 2009)

- He read them a book every day. When we were in Virginia during the Invincible [sessions], there was not one day missed reading the children something. So that showed me right there that he was an incredible father. … He was like, 'I would never have them go through the same things ever (the similar childhood/upbringing) in their lives,' Riley said. "He was like, 'I think the best scolding for children was a time-out.' The best scolding for children was, 'Let's read a book.'"

Teddy Riley, in "What Was Michael Jackson Like As A Father?" at VH1 (31 July 2009)

- I don’t really think the music industry has taken a deep enough look at what Michael Jackson meant to everybody, all of us artists, producers, actors, actresses, all of us, entertainment as a whole. I don’t think that they took a deep enough look because everyone is too busy with their head up their own butt. When Michael was on trial, nobody…nobody stopped to go and support him at the trial. ... The guy is acquitted on ten counts of child molestation. No one said, "Sorry Michael.’ No one said, "Michael, we knew you were innocent." No one did a BET tribute to him then. Nobody played his music and did a marathon then. Nobody rallied up and did a concert. Why should Michael have to go on tour to raise money? How come all of the artists didn't band together and say, "Hey! You know what? Let's do a tour like Michael did the We Are The World Tour and let's raise some money. Let's get this thing going." No one did that. Tookie Williams is the founder of the Crips gang. ... They were trying to get him pardoned from the death penalty and half of Hollywood showed up for this man. What I can't understand is like, OK people didn't want to go near Michael Jackson when he was in trouble ... But they show up for a guy who executed families. A little girl begged for her life and he executed her. They said because he wrote in his time in prison he wrote children's books that he tried to turn his life around. He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Well, how about the millions of children Michael Jackson has helped over the span of his career? Yet two children come with some false allegations and those two children become the two children that destroy him. It’s crazy. It makes me look at the entertainment business and just say I’m surrounded by a bunch of hypocrites.
When you ask me how would it affect them? I don’t even think they realize what this is. Everyone’s gonna do their tributes, but the tributes now if you look at it, it’s all because now everyone is going to get some spotlight, they’re gonna get some shine. Now all of the sudden everyone wants to say something good about him.
No one talks about when he did the Victory tour, I remember as a kid Michael being on tour with the Victory tour right? And every night on the news they would announce that Michael Jackson donated his money from every city that he did, he donated it to a new charity. He donated his money from the Victory tour to charities. I thought that was amazing. I'm like, wow! This guy's donating millions of dollars every night to a new charity. Then he would stop in every city and every city he would stop at a hospital and visit kids that were burned, ill or whatever. He took the time to do all that.

Cory Rooney, in "Cory Rooney and Chris Apostle on Michael Jackson & his effect on the music business" in Examiner.com (5 August 2009)
posted by flinn123jacko
At the coffee shop, Michael talk to brittanny for more than 1 hour.

“where do you live?” Michael asked

“ oh, I live at my own apartment here down town.”

“when is your birthday?”

“you don’t wanna know”

“c’mon tell me”

“ 29 august……….” Brittanny said quietly

“ REALLY??????????? Oh my god. We shared the same birthday!”

“yeah…….”

After talking and talking for hours brittanny look at her watch

“oh my god, I’m late!”

“late for what?”

“my singing lesson. I have to get a A+ to get a perfect collage diploma”

“I thought that to get your diploma you just...
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posted by Rose_Jack
Michael was a very good and sensitive.He loved nature and animals, but above all he loved children.It was a generous nature, has helped many children to solve health problems.When I feel tired, I think Michael and his ambition that made ​​everything come out perfect.Then I mobilize myself.I find the strength to work on and make everything better.
His songs are diverse: some energetic and more sensitive.But all are attributed to the idea that people are equal, you should love and protect nature, children and animals.
Even if Michael Jackson died he will always live in my heart and memory of those who loved him, respected him as a musician and dancer talent, and they valued the sensitivity, generosity and strength work.
posted by theonlyking
She's lookin for a job and a finer place to stay,
She's lookin for the hope in the empty promising,
She's workin two jobs, keepin alive,
She works in a restaurant night and day
She waits her life away
She wipes the tears away

She cries inside every time she feels this way,
And she’s dying inside every time her baby cries, no

Keepin your head up to the sky,
Keepin your mind just stay alive,
Keepin your wings so we can fly,
(Keep your head up tonight)

Keepin your head up to the sky,
And we can just rise up tell me now,
Gimme your wings so we can fly,

Giving up the life of the birds in the trees
And we’re...
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posted by msmj2012
Meanwhile upstairs Prince played with Blanket. Soon Latoya and Janet walked into his room. When he saw them,he ran to them and Blanket followed him.

"Auntie Latoya and Auntie Janet!", he cried.

Blanket whined and held out his arms to be picked up. Janet reached down and scooped him up into her arms.

"Hi,Prince. How are you doing?"

"Fine. Have they found Paris yet?"

"No.", said Latoya.

"Oh."

"Don't worry, sweetheart. They will find her.", said Janet.

"Why did she leave anyway?",he demanded.

"We don't know, but when they find her and she comes home. We will ask her why she left.", Latoya said hugging...
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I asked Michael over for dinner one night. We had to keep quiet about it, because if anybody found out, word would spread like wildfire. It was 1978 and at age 19, Michael was already well-known around the world. So he came over to our apartment in Bergenfield, New Jersey with his armed bodyguard, Spence. Dinner was Cornish game hens and, by Michael’s request, Stove

Top Stuffing, which he said the folks in his home town of Gary, Indiana referred to as “dressin’.” When he ate, he really dug in: He got food all over his face, all over the table, all over his clothes. He was very passionate...
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posted by koolkat-1104
*Precious Star*

Once you came and knocked at my heart
your smile so brilliant, your eyes so smart
Just for you is all my love
you are a gift sent from above
Treasures are rare in life, it's true
I'm the blessed one 'cause I found you
My life was nothing until that day
please now tell me that you are here to stay
You already know how I feel
you can see it is for real
And there's no way to explain
I don't want to try in vain
Nobody told me about love, no
only you taught me all what I know
A fantastical miracle that's what you are
even more precious than a twinkling star
Can you hear me Michael? My beautiful lover
here I promise you my love forever.
i have read your story/article and the comets so far like one "why would mj be hurting his fans" and stuff like that well in a solution if i was THE KING OF POP after all he has BEEN through i can see why he would fake his death not to hurt his fans no. but maby to get away from all the pain and the stuff that he's been through can't you see why if this is true god please let it be true i hope he did fake his death i just want him hear now V_V but who knows we can only hope right now....idk bout you or me but i will still care for michael even if he faked his death and im sure theres superstars who fake there deaths to get away from all the relive and stuff like michael the way the tabloids treated him....can't you see? he has a right/reason to fake his death he's not hurting you or anything if this is true we can only hope but another question....why would he fake it? other than the reasons giving from this article?
A plate concrete 170 kilograms, hand prints and the foot of the King of Pop, in addition to his firm, will be auctioned next month in Los Angeles.



The piece has received the name "broken heart stone" because a relief break runs through the heart designed with the imprint of Jackson's left hand. Online auction will take place in natesanders.com and will be February 15 as the date of closure. Board dates back to 1984, when Michael Jackson made the impression for the Las Vegas Walk of Fame project that never materialized. The piece was discovered in the basement of the Hotel Riviera in 2006 and was in the hands of a guest, who sold it in 2009 to its current owner for an unknown amount.
"Um Hi Mccala." Says Michael in a very nervous tone. I couldn't say anything I was speechless. "Mccala?" He asks. "Yeah?" I reply. "Are you going to say anything?" He asks. "Um yeah sorry." I reply nervously. Michael is still standing at the door. "Um Mccala?" He asks. "Oh I'm sorry come in." I reply letting him in. "Can I talk to you about the party?" He asks. "Ummm....ok." I said. "Mccala...I'm sorry I never meant for any of this to happen." I didn't kiss her." "She kissed me." He starts to cry. "Oh...And don't cry Michael." I said. "Mccala It's her fault." "I hate her." Michael said still...
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When I was younger, I used to always care about the presents and receiving presents and how many presents I got. I used to be disappointed when I didn't receive much. Michael cared about giving to the children, especially the ones in need. He gave them toys and what they needed to make them feel good. He didn't care about receiving. As I thought about that a long while ago, it inspired me. Now I don't care about receiving, I care about giving. I never asked for much but clothes this Christmas. And I was happy that I received way more than I asked for.
I feel so lovely that Michael inspires me even in the most specific ways.
posted by mccalamccool
I love you more than anything.
You are my heart and soul.
To see you when I die is my goal.
There is no-one I can love more than you.
You know it's true.
Why did you have to go?
I want all my love for you to show.
I need you.
This world is a better place thanks to you.
You are my life.
When you died I thought about cutting myself with a knife.
I love you so much Michael...
My heart isn't broken...
I have no heart at all without you.
When you died you took my heart with you.
I love you the most and nothing will ever change that I promise.
You are the one I love. <3
posted by MJangellover
there are alot of things ,That I adore In MJ
but The best is He didn't wait for others to help the sick and dying people, he did it first and was
doing until his death, he visited espcially the sick children ,gave them toys,played them,Just i want you To Fancy how they were happy and me too
cause he wanted to change the world and he did it
although he was very busy with songs and tours,but
he went to them ,he did care about Them and us by spreading out the love ,peace and help,MJ I love You
very Much MY sweet angel you're always inside and
my heart god bless you,Rip!!!!!!
After a year and almost five months, it's still a bit on the difficult side to admit to my heart that Michael is no longer here physically. I never had the chance to tell that I honestly loved him when he was here and I completely regret it. I kept my love for him locked inside my heart, I never let it out. I wish I did, I utterly wish I did. There is so much I wish I had told everyone who walked in my direction, let the words flow. But I was afraid... afraid of what they'd say. I'm not saying this in the way that I was embarrassed to like Michael. I'm saying this in the way that the ones who...
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Michael Jackson is still on the cutting edge of technology -- TMZ has learned the King of Pop is set to star in a new revolutionary video game ... and the people in charge of MJ's estate are totally on board.



The game -- currently untitled -- will essentially be "dance karaoke" ... which means gamers will see Michael Jackson dancing on screen and will then be challenged to imitate his moves.

The game will be available on multiple platforms including Wii and Xbox 360. The Xbox version will incorporate Microsoft's new Kinect motion capture technology -- which will allow the gamer to play without...
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Today is June 14th, and Conrad Murray was in court today, so I was keeping up with the news all day to see what happened... In case you missed anything here's some info:

In the court in LA, there were tons of MJ fans & supporters with signs demanding "Justice4MJ" and posters with pictures of Conrad Murray with the name "Dr. Murder."

Joe, Katherine, LaToya, Jermaine, and Randy Jackson showed up and were in the court room. Conrad Murray and Michael's family had to go through back doors in order to avoid the crowd and media. After the hearing, Jermaine Jackson said "Dr. Murray's the fall guy,...
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Prince,Paris and Blanket in accordance with the will of the king of pop will receive 30% of assets, more practically means that the three children will receive approximately $ 33,000,000.

Certainly the will stipulates that the money, the children will get when they reach 30 years of age. By then, of course, the interest amount will exceed 300 million dollars!! Not bad ...

The mother of Michael Jackson gets 40% of its assets, while the remainder will go to charitable institutions.

Naturally, Jacko did not leave anything to his father, which had no good relationships, but none of the siblings.
Fans of MICHAEL JACKSON have been hit hard by the star’s death – 12 devotees have allegedly killed themselves following the tragic news. The King Of Pop passed away on Thursday (25Jun09) from a cardiac arrest and millions of his fans worldwide went into mourning. But several of them found it too hard to cope and subsequently ended their own lives, according to the founder of an online Jackson fanclub.
Gary Taylor, president and owner of MJJcommunity.com, says, “I know there has been an increase (in deaths), I now believe the figure is 12. It is a serious situation that these people are...
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posted by 12251
feb 15, daddy was downstairs with prince asleep in his arms. i was upstairs in my room watching t.v on my bed. i yelled Daddy, he yelled back What. i said i got sick, he said hang on im coming. he passed prince to the nanny. daddy came upstairs and into my bedroom. he walked over to my bed and i had thrown up everywhere. he looked at me and i was crying, i said my tummy hurts. he picked me up and said honey dont cry its ok. he changed my clothes and took me downstairs. he told the nanny to take prince out for the day because he did not want him to get whatever i had. once prince and the nanny...
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You believed you were alone
That no one truly loved you
You can try to hide your pain from me
But I feel it either way
When your heart breaks, so does mine
Does that tell you how I feel

When I'm upset I look to you
Your smile makes it all vanish
No one else can make that happen
The world took so much away from you
But they'll never take away your memory
Its one thing we'll always have

You never knew me
You'll never know my love
Of maybe you already do
For I always feel you near
You're gone from me mortally
But my heart will always remember you

My heart mourns for losing you
Yet it rejoices for your homecoming in heaven
You're far away, yet you're where you belong
You're smiling down on all of us each day
I believe you've forgiven me for the past
And the future I see only increases my love for you undying.
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"Michael was doing on an epic scale what all humans must do, keep going through the illusions, mistakes, hurts, conceits, self-hate and masks of human life, sometimes not having any idea if what is important to you actually has any value, or even knowing what is important to you."

This is an excerpt from Mary Gaitskill's wonderful essay (with videos) on Michael. Check it out:

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