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On the NBC program "Meet the Press," Obama adviser David Axelrod said the US president believes Michael Jackson was "an important and magnificent performer" who made an undeniable impact on music and entertainment. Asked why Obama had yet to speak publicly about Michael Jackson's sudden death, Axelrod said: "The president has written the family and has shared his feelings with the family. He felt that was the appropriate way to go." Source: MJFC / CNN/ / Billie Jean
Flanked by the Ref. Al Sharpton, Michael Jackson's father spoke briefly to a gaggle of press and fans outside their home in Encino. "I am so proud of my son, Michael" the Jackson family patriarch stated. He told the press that Katherine had been granted guardianship of Michael's three children and reported that they were fine and playing with the other children at the Encino home. Asked about Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of two of the children, Mr. Jackson stated "She has nothing to do with this." When asked about Mrs Jackson, he said that she "was fine." In response that ex-nanny, Grace, would be returning to assist in caring for the children, Mr. Jackson acknowledged that she was "a friend of the family," but that had not been decided yet. Mr. Jackson said that no plans for a funeral have been made yet and assured the press that they would be told as soon as that information would be available. The time and place are, naturally, up to the family. Mr. Jackson said that Michael will not be buried at Neverland, as had been speculated. He also said that he had not seen Michael's will yet. On the entertainment side, it appears that there is a project in the works to assist talented underprivileged artists in Michael's name. Source: MSNBC / Billie Jean
Michael has topped the UK album chart with his 2003 greatest hits package ‘Number Ones’. His hit song ‘Man In The Mirror’ also topped the singles chart, making it his first number one since ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ in April 1997. On the album charts, as well as ‘Number Ones’ in the top spot, ‘Thriller’ is at number 7, ‘King Of Pop’ is at number 14, ‘Off The Wall’ is at number 17 and ‘The Essential Michael Jackson’ is at number 20. In total 11 Michael Jackson or Jackson Five albums featured in the top 200. In the singles chart, 43 out of the top 200 singles feature the King of Pop, with Michael’s hits accounting for all but one of the new entries in the top 40. Here is a list of the songs to hit the chart: ‘Man In The Mirror’ - #1 Source: BBC / Billie Jean Joseph & Janet Jackson Tribute To Michael At The BET Awards. 29-06-'09 Sunday's BET Awards at Los Angeles's Shrine Auditorium honored entertainers for their achievements last year and also served as a tribute to Michael Jackson – whose father Joseph Jackson and sister Janet Jackson were present at the event. Wearing a black hat, sunglasses and a dark suit, the patriarch of the Jackson family walked the red carpet and told CNN about Michael: "I wish the world had recognized him when he was living. Right now, he's bigger than ever. But I wish he was here to see all this, to hear all this."
The memory of Michael dominated the event. Host Jamie Foxx made his entrance in a red leather "Billie Jean" jacket. "No need to be sad. We want to celebrate this black man," said Foxx. "We gonna go through all of Michael Jackson." The host closed his opening monologue with his rendition of Jackson's signature Moonwalk. "I hope I can make it," said Foxx, adding that it was his first attempt since 1983. Throughout the evening, entertainers, including Beyoncé, paid tribute to Michael as his father sat in a front row seat in the auditorium, accompanied by Rev. Al Sharpton. Beyoncé dedicated her award to Michael, whom she called "my teacher and hero." Moreover, presenter Marlon Wayans, accompanied by Entourage star Jeremy Piven, addressed Joe Jackson and said, "The Jacksons had a profound effect on my family. If it wasn't for the Jacksons there would be no Wayans. Thank you." At the close of the ceremony, Janet Jackson addressed the audience for the first time since Thursday about Michael. "My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was too painful," she told everyone, including her father who stood and applauded from his seat. "To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family. He will forever live in all of hearts." A visibility emotional Janet added, "On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love, thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much." In the pressroom, where he made a quick appearance, Joe Jackson was asked if Michel might have a message for his fans at this time. He responded, "I think if Michael was here he would've enjoyed the celebration, but … he couldn't be here. It's like he was larger than he was ever before. I think Michael gives his love to everybody and we hope his record will never be broken." When asked how he would like his son to be remembered, Mr. Jackson said, "Well as you know, since the tragedy has happened, I would like him to be remembered forever all over the world. We know that all over the world everybody will support him." To view Janet's heartwarming words at the BET Awards click here Source: MJFC / People / Billie Jea
Housten attorney Edward Chernoff, representing Dr. Conrad Murray, said today that Dr. Murray reported Michael was in bed and had a faint pulse when he arrived in his room. Dr. Murray stated that although Michael was not breathing, he was still warm to the touch and had a faint pulse. He then immediately began administering CPT. He added that he did did not prescribe nor give Michael the drugs Demerol or Oxycontin. Through the lawyer, Dr. Murry reportedly said that any drugs prescribed were given in response to a specific complaint from Michael. Source: AP / Billie Jean Cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray who attended to Michael Jackson during his final moments has concluded a three hour interview with investigators in Los Angeles. His spokeswoman said that the interview to explain his actions concluded with findings that he is not a suspect. In the statement, it says that Murray has been in LA since the death and plans to remain until his assistance is no longer needed. The statement added that he was cooperative and provided information that will assist in the investigation. In his interview with police, the doctor "helped identify the circumstances around the death of the pop icon and clarified some inconsistencies," Murray's spokeswoman Miranda Sevcik said in a statement Saturday. "Investigators say the doctor is in no way a suspect and remains a witness to this tragedy." Source: AP / Billie Jean
Singer Chris Brown recently made these comments to eonline about his idol, Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. My prayers are with his family. Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. He's the greatest...the best ever. No one will ever be better." Source: eonline.com / Billie Jean
During an exclusive interview with Geraldo Rivera from FOX News, Joseph Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, stated, We’re going to miss the great superstar, the biggest known in the world.” Rivera asked Mr. Jackson if he felt that Michael would be more well known in death than in life. Jackson replied that this attention, ....should have been done while he was alive so he could enjoy it.” Regarding Michael Jackson’s children, Mr. Jackson stated, They are doing fantastic and are enjoying themselves with the other kids.” According to the Associated Press, a family friend stated that although Michael did not see his family often, he did speak with his mother regularly and had recently seen his father. Regarding his brothers and sisters, the friend added, he was closest to Janet and Jermaine, but was not estranged from the others. Click here Source: Fox News / Billie Jean Children's Belongings Removed From Home. 28-06-'09 On Saturday, sisters Janet and LaToya arrived at their brother's rented Holmby Hills home as moving vans removed the singers (and his children's) possessions. According to People, the children's things were removed from the home and taken to the Jackson family home in Encino, where the three children have been staying with Michael's parents since Thursday. Janet was present at the home during the move while LaToya showed up later in the day. Michael's things were removed from the house for safekeeping as the family was concerned that someone could break into the home. Source: people.com / Billie Jean Stars Continue To Pay Tribute.... 28-06-'09 Hollywood is still reeling after the sudden loss of Michael Jackson on Thursday with many of the industry's biggest names voicing their grief over the King of Pop's passing. On Friday, Beyonce dedicated her concert to Michael saying, The reason I am here is due to Michael Jackson." She then sang Jackson's "I Can't Help It" which was followed by an instrumental version of "Billie Jean." Actor Corey Feldman, took to his blog to try and make sense of his feelings. After noting that he and Jackson's friendship had been estranged for several years, Feldman said he is, Singer Patti LaBelle spoke with E! News saying, I can barely speak because I'm so heartbroken. I feel like I've lost a piece of my heart. Michael was a true treasure and there will never be another like him. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his family." Finally, Alicia Keys had this to say, We all know him in one way or another. In some way he has touched us, been the voice of one of our sweetest memories. And what a wonderful, genuine, compassionate, soft-spoken giant so full of love. "He gave us love, excitement, one-of-a-kind moments in a mundane world. I can't believe he won't be with us here on Earth anymore. But long from now, when we are all dust, he will still never be forgotten. To the best that ever did it! You are loved, admired and respected forever." Source: eonline.com / Billie Jean
Paul Harris in New York The Observer, Sunday 28 June 2009 Article history Michael Jackson dreamed of a global comeback that would make his moniker "the King of Pop" a reality once more rather than a throwback to happier times. Now, in a grim twist of fate, his untimely death has achieved just that as sales of his albums and songs have rocketed, putting him back on top of the music charts all over the world. There is even the prospect of a new Jackson song being released after self-help guru Deepak Chopra revealed details yesterday of what he said was Jackson's last recording. The Good Morning America TV show played a brief tune, without any words, which Chopra said was part of a song the friends were working on together and which would have addressed environmental issues. "Michael called me a while ago and said he wanted to do something for the environment," Chopra said. "It is in fact the last music he made. We were going to write the words for it. "We were saying the trees are our lungs, the air is our breath," Chopra added, describing the song as comparing Earth to a human body. But it is Jackson's old songs that have generated all the interest in the past two days, with sales surging in almost every country of almost every song that Jackson produced. Within hours of his death three of his albums were in the top 10 chart of iTunes. By Friday all of Amazon's top 15 albums were Jackson's work, and his songs accounted for 60% of all music sales at the online retailer. That meant more Jackson songs had been sold on Amazon in 24 hours than in the past 11 years. Other music stores, including Barnes and Noble and Borders, reported a similar rise in sales. Source: guardian.co.uk / Billie Jean
U.S. President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson, the 50-year-old "King of Pop" who died suddenly on Thursday, a "spectacular performer" and a music icon, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said on Friday. Gibbs also said Obama believed some aspects of Jackson's life were "sad and tragic" and offered his condolences to the musician's family. Source: Reuters / Billie Jean
Hi, sad Michael Jackson fans we all in shock by the died of The KIng Of Pop. What must I say to you, I feel just like al the fans around the world. Michael is Gone Too Soon. I can't believe it, not today not tomorrow, how can it be. "We’ve not only lost a great friend in Michael but also lost a wonderful sensitive human being. This night I made a new wallpaper, I must to do somethin'. I cry all the time when i'm working on the wallpaper. So, I wish you al the love and support. Webmaster Dirk (MJMR3) Source: Billie Jean Jackson Family Statement. 27-06-'09 The Jackson family issued a statement: "In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times.
We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you – who Michael loved so much. Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever. In addition, Joseph Jackson wishes to personally convey: "My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson." Joseph Jackson & Family Source: Billie Jean
In a written statement, Michael Jackson's second ex-wife, Debbie Rowe Jackson, said: "Though Michael is now at peace, the world has lost a beautiful and loving soul. I appreciate the outpouring of support and prayer for Michael, all of his family, me and our children, and hope our privacy can be respected at this difficult time." Source: CNN / Billie Jean |
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