There are rumblings on the MJ boards that an announcement about a new album is imminent.

Fingers crossed!

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silverchild said:

Beautiful...what year was this? Look like Dangerous era. Wish he'd worn his hair like this more often. He looked perfect like this and in "In The Closet"...LAWD! Whatta man..

silverchild said:

You can´t do this to me. I just got a heart attack.

My new wallpaper. Now I won´ t turn the computer off.

silverchild said:

These two pictures just made me kinda sad...

I remember the moment I heard Michael passed away the 25th of June 2009. I was already in awe by the death of Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon, but to hear that he was gone just put my whole body, mind and soul on halt and in shock for awhile. A month or two before his death, I saw this picture (as shown above) on the Essence Magazine website, which showed an ailing Michael being propelled outside and for the first time ever in my life, I was shocked for him more than any allegation or rumor that was put on him. I couldn't believe that the pain and devastation that Michael was going through was really deteriorating him. It gave me both a disturbing and unbelievable impression about this man that I most admired for many years. I couldn't believe what I encountered because this wasn't the man I remembered. Something just wasn't right about it and I hoped and prayed that better days would come before him. The most ironic thing I remember about June 25th, 2009 is that before I received the call from my mother saying that he was hospitalized and in critical condition, I was watching VH1's special on African-American culture entitled "Black To The Future," and there was this segment on the Jackson Five. I was so enthused by what many celebrities and historians had to say about not only the group's compelling styles, music and influence, but I was amazed on what they said about Michael. Being a true MJ fan and knowing the legacy this man has made, I was just in awe because there wasn't one thing that was brought up about the scandals, his personal life, dehumanizing rumors and controversy. It was all about the cherished memories people had about him. About ten minutes later, I received this bewildering call from my mother and she told me that something happened to this man I have admired for many years now. Through all of the pain and agony people put him through since he stepped into the limelight, I was with him, I felt his energy and most of all, I believed him. I remember that devastating evening on June 25th before it was announced that he passed away, I immediately turned on CBS news and I saw the hundreds and thousands come together outside the hospital where he was admitted and I knew that this moment was real. I didn't want to believe what I was seeing nor did I want to believe that in a matter of minutes he passed away. My body was in shock and I remember my hands just shaking the rest of the day. My mother called me back to ask me what was going on with Michael and I told her in these exact words: "Well, our King is gone!" She cried out boisterously and I was even more heartbroken. I couldn't watch a music video, listen to any music (by him or any other artist) or even look at a picture of the man on that particular day. My phones rang continuously throughout my home and I couldn't answer. I was in shock.

His death didn't really hit me until night after the devastation when I was looking at a music video marathon that VH1 Classic put together for him and two videos in particular ("Liberian Girl" and "Gone Too Soon") came on. I quietly sobbed and was in disbelief that he was really gone. I prayed and motivated myself to be strong and to keep his legacy alive by knowing that MJ was more than a superstar, musician and entertainer, but this was a man who gave his whole life to bring people a little closer together. He was a family man, a humanitarian and healer who gave people hope and could wow anyone around. It is true that he lived an eccentric lifestyle to many, but if we look at ourselves a little deeper we must accept who we are and then accept the man behind the eccentricities, celebrity and scandals. The saddest part about his death that many will never seem to understand is that this man left this world broken and troubled. That is the part that will never quite settle with me because he endured so much and to have him killed was just a major upset. I am surprised even more during the aftermath of his death that many that made his life a living hell while he was on this earth are now trying to cover up their own troubled ways by explaining his talent and enduring legacy, cash-in on his legacy or even continuously talk about this man in a negative matter. It is a sad thing to witness and describe, but there are two things that I personally will treasure about him: his musical legacy and his universal, unlimited love. This is why I loved him so...no one can ever take away those two things from him or even heckle with them either.

We All Love You and Miss You Deeply Michael Joseph Jackson!

By the way, I wouldn't make too much about the whole wheelchair pic. That's one of Mike's weird disguises. It's no reflection of his health. He's been doing the wheelchair thing since the 80s. I remember a business partner that Michael was going to work on shows with in Las Vegas and Mike had seen a boxing match or some Vegas show in a wheelchair and disguise and the press reported it. It was negative press and the business man said that because of it, they couldn't go ahead with certain plans. He said after Michael came back from Ireland, he had the same spirit as "Bad" Michael.

Claire73 said:

silverchild said:

*Gasp* beautiful......

Words can't describe this...if there were words beyond the word 'beautiful', it would describe this lovely photo...

MattyJam said:

There are rumblings on the MJ boards that an announcement about a new album is imminent.

Fingers crossed!

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EmeraldSkies said:

MattyJam said:

There are rumblings on the MJ boards that an announcement about a new album is imminent.

Fingers crossed!

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SherryJackson said:

EmeraldSkies said:

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I always wondered about these stories and shot with MJ in the wheelchair. We know that Michael would sometimes go our in a wheelchair as part of a disguise as people would pay less attention. But I also wonder if this was also part of the Michael mythbuilding in action. Just think about it, if the This Is It show had gone ahead, and in the lead up all the talk was "is this guy fit enough?" and shots like this were splashed there would be a great sense of "will he / wont he" about opening night (not that it needed more attention) Michael may have been giggling at the media thinking "when I get up there opening night everyone will be like - wow can this be the same guy we saw weeks ago in the wheelchair?" Almost heightening the performance brilliance he was sure to deliver.

OUTTAKES FROM THIS IS IT!! I wish more footage was released. I know they have 100 hours worth. I really like some of the dance moves he has here.. wonder why it didn't make the final movie. His precision on the dance moves is right on spot. Can you imagine doing that at 50?!!

MyLuv229 said:

OUTTAKES FROM THIS IS IT!! I wish more footage was released. I know they have 100 hours worth. I really like some of the dance moves he has here.. wonder why it didn't make the final movie. His precision on the dance moves is right on spot. Can you imagine doing that at 50?!!

What to believe...this? Or what Karen said on 20/20?

MattyJam said:

There are rumblings on the MJ boards that an announcement about a new album is imminent.

Fingers crossed!

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so what do you expect from this next album ? im not sure if i want to hear it.

and i wonder how its being put together , there looking for big names to sell or do they make it the best possible album

watched that this is it clip and got tearful again, omg

SherryJackson said:

MyLuv229 said:

OUTTAKES FROM THIS IS IT!! I wish more footage was released. I know they have 100 hours worth. I really like some of the dance moves he has here.. wonder why it didn't make the final movie. His precision on the dance moves is right on spot. Can you imagine doing that at 50?!!

What to believe...this? Or what Karen said on 20/20?

I personally would take anything KF says with a huge pinch of salt. She also came across VERY insincere and fake during that interview

MyLuv229 said:

I love this picture.

MyLuv229 said:

OUTTAKES FROM THIS IS IT!! I wish more footage was released. I know they have 100 hours worth. I really like some of the dance moves he has here.. wonder why it didn't make the final movie. His precision on the dance moves is right on spot. Can you imagine doing that at 50?!!

Sadly not outtakes - but a compilation of the bonus footage you get on the DVD and BLU-Ray.

But still good to watch again.

Swa

SherryJackson said:

MyLuv229 said:

OUTTAKES FROM THIS IS IT!! I wish more footage was released. I know they have 100 hours worth. I really like some of the dance moves he has here.. wonder why it didn't make the final movie. His precision on the dance moves is right on spot. Can you imagine doing that at 50?!!

What to believe...this? Or what Karen said on 20/20?

Doesn't really matter to me anymore. I'm pretty much numb to all this back and forth jargon. I just want to hear more of his music, and see more tour footage.

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Claire73 said:

SherryJackson said:

What to believe...this? Or what Karen said on 20/20?

I personally would take anything KF says with a huge pinch of salt. She also came across VERY insincere and fake during that interview

Idk....why would she make that up? What could be in it for her to make that up? I always thought Karen was one of the good ones....but hey, who knows..

SherryJackson said:

Claire73 said:

I personally would take anything KF says with a huge pinch of salt. She also came across VERY insincere and fake during that interview

Idk....why would she make that up? What could be in it for her to make that up? I always thought Karen was one of the good ones....but hey, who knows..

Well, Karen makes strange claims here and there.. for instance that Michael doesn't drink or watch porn. Both of which are untrue. I think her facebook page was a way for her to demonstrate how close she was to Michael and I think she now realized that she didn't know him that well at all. That's why fans take everything she says with a grain of salt because she's had so many contradictions

Regarding her 20/20 piece. I agree, I don't see why she would make it up either. I remember fans accusing her of not saying something sooner and she did her whole "I tried my best. It was AEG's fault, kenny's fault". However, she might be right in this regard because what Michael Bush said also ran along the same lines as what Karen had said.

MyLuv229 said:

SherryJackson said:

Idk....why would she make that up? What could be in it for her to make that up? I always thought Karen was one of the good ones....but hey, who knows..

Well, Karen makes strange claims here and there.. for instance that Michael doesn't drink or watch porn. Both of which are untrue. I think her facebook page was a way for her to demonstrate how close she was to Michael and I think she now realized that she didn't know him that well at all. That's why fans take everything she says with a grain of salt because she's had so many contradictions

Regarding her 20/20 piece. I agree, I don't see why she would make it up either. I remember fans accusing her of not saying something sooner and she did her whole "I tried my best. It was AEG's fault, kenny's fault". However, she might be right in this regard because what Michael Bush said also ran along the same lines as what Karen had said.

Karen was also the one telling fans during the rehearsals, when concern was raised by some fans, that Michael was okay and everything was going well. For me, she comes off as too clingy and I don't understand how the dancers recollection is in total contrast to what she said on 20/20.

bboy87 said:

What was this from? A tv show or something?

ReggaeQueen said:

MyLuv229 said:

Well, Karen makes strange claims here and there.. for instance that Michael doesn't drink or watch porn. Both of which are untrue. I think her facebook page was a way for her to demonstrate how close she was to Michael and I think she now realized that she didn't know him that well at all. That's why fans take everything she says with a grain of salt because she's had so many contradictions

Regarding her 20/20 piece. I agree, I don't see why she would make it up either. I remember fans accusing her of not saying something sooner and she did her whole "I tried my best. It was AEG's fault, kenny's fault". However, she might be right in this regard because what Michael Bush said also ran along the same lines as what Karen had said.

Karen was also the one telling fans during the rehearsals, when concern was raised by some fans, that Michael was okay and everything was going well. For me, she comes off as too clingy and I don't understand how the dancers recollection is in total contrast to what she said on 20/20.

Is that so... Et Tu, Karen? I can't believe she jumped on the "This is NOT it" bandwagon. *sigh*

I sincerely hope he was alright. He seemed in good condition, and Kenny said he was never better. Speaking of which, where was Kenny on 20/20?

An announcement regarding the new album and single is expected this week.