purpledoveuk said:

watching too much bo selecta I see

James Brown Speaks Out For MJ

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James Brown has spoken of his delight at the verdict in the Michael Jackson child abuse trial, backing the troubled superstar to make a triumphant return to the world of pop.

The Godfather Of Soul tours the UK in June and July, just six months after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer, including appearances at both T In The Park and the Oxygen festival.

Speaking about the King of Pop, Brown said he was "very glad" Jackson was cleared of all ten charges relating to the accusations of Gavin Arvizo, although he mae no direct comment on the case.

He told XFM: "Well, I'm very happy because of the fact that the world needs Michael and a lot of people would really love to see him play.

"He always creates such excitement and it's good to have that gentleman there for the people, so they can hear him and enjoy themselves. I'm very glad Michael is out."

Meanwhile, Brown has promised a full-on live show to the UK audience, at the age of 72. "What you can expect is a lot of heart, music, good funk and an even more dynamic show than before," he said.

"We're really gonna get a load of dynamics and perform some miraculous things on stage. I just want everyone to love each other and have a lot of fun and when I get there we'll have a great celebration...of funk."
[Edited 6/21/05 18:29pm]

sosgemini said:

jeez. calm down.

Marrk said:

wait a minute...after all this? after all these threads with you spewing your cult-ish like devotion to mj are now going to tell me to calm down?

my hope would help the man...your support and devotion contributed to this man becoming the freakish joke that he has become.....

demand more from your idol!!!!

Stymie said:

Good Question Stymie. The world is no different than it was on June 12th.

lazycrockett said:

Very true....I have to say that a lot of MJ fans on this site (I myself was riding with MJ from Destiny to Thriller, with a little bit of "Remember The Time" thrown in) have got things twisted. As stated several times, the reason why MJ was found not guilty was because Prosecutors had a hard-on for dude and weren't thinking rationally...They brought in a flawed case when they introduced the conspircy charges...Now in our heart of hearts we all know something unlawfully took place...But unlike a lot of cats, I want to see the man get some serious help...Jail won't help him...He needs some mental help...And can people stop saying that the man will never match Thriller?...Of course he won't because the days of having that type of mammoth success is dead and gone...Different time, different era....

CalhounSq said:

This shit reminds me of some of the people here in Chicago who saw a water stain and thought it was an image of the Virgin Mary.....whilst stepping over the homeless people to get to it. Priorities are so fucked up in this country. Leave it to people to take their eyes off the real problems...like the war we're in the middle of.

June 14. 2005

A Personal Message from La Toya Jackson

I would like to give all of you heartfelt thanks for your continued voices of encouragement and for your amazing support of Michael during the trying days that now, thankfully, lie behind us. Thank you so very much!

It has meant a great deal to me, to Michael and to our whole family.
It is truly wonderful to have such amazing and loyal fans!

This is a very big victory for Michael and we are all very proud that he has been completely and totally vindicated in court, as we were certain he would be.

I am pleased to tell you that he is finally getting some rest and is regaining his appetite as well.

The end of the trial and the 'not guilty' verdicts on all counts, clearing Michael of all charges, mean that he can now concentrate on the future and
his art.
He will be beginning a brand new chapter in the Michael Jackson LEGEND.

This means that I am not the only person 'Startin' Over' -
Michael is now STARTING OVER as well.

As a matter of fact, this will be a brand new beginning for all of us.

Thank you!

Lots of Love,



La Toya Jackson

Stymie said:

Heyyyyy Stymie I love you!!!!!

JackieBlue said:

I just thought of this... what the fuck kinda name is "LaToya"???

Statement of Michael Jackson: A Message For My Fans


Created: Sunday, 26 June 2005

Without God, my children, my family and you, my fans, I could not have made it through. Your love, support and loyalty made it all possible.

You were there when I really needed you. I will never forget you. Your ever-present love held me, dried my tears, and carried me through.

I will treasure your devotion and support forever. You are my inspiration.

Love,

Michael Jackson

http://mjjsource.com/main...&Itemid=32

lilgish said:

see, im sorry but when i see comments like this it just reinforces my view that mj fans have a huge sway in mj's life....you all got power...voice it by demanding that mj gets mental help..

lilgish said:

see, im sorry but when i see comments like this it just reinforces my view that mj fans have a huge sway in mj's life....you all got power...voice it by demanding that mj gets mental help..

sosgemini said:

Right after you get some.

how many times you going to post these sentiments?

sosgemini said:

petitioning to get michael help, is like petitioning for madonna to get rid of kabahlah, its not going to happen. its non of our buisness what celebs do in their personal life, so just leave it.

namepeace said:

C'mon why you gotta show a blonde kid,

Mac is the only blonde kid he hung with, most of them kids were dark or non-white. A lot of Black folks tend to thing Mike has a thing for white kids. Jordy was mixed but looked filipino, two other kids were hispanic. Brett Barnes who spent months sleeping with up mike until 19 years of age. Mike spent more time with this kid than any other. Not that it makes it better if he did something, but let's keep it real.





All the gay guys I know were going crazy over him..
[Edited 6/16/05 8:57am]

how about this, i'll stop recommending a petition if we stop discussing mj on this website...is that a fair enough trade?

sosgemini said:

That's what it boils down to. If you dislike MJ, his fans and MJ threads so much, it must really irk you to have to moderate them. Perhaps moderation aint the job for you?



Non-Prince Music means Michael Jackson among others incase you forgot.

sosgemini said:

That's what it boils down to. If you dislike MJ, his fans and MJ threads so much, it must really irk you to have to moderate them. Perhaps moderation aint the job for you?



Non-Prince Music means Michael Jackson among others incase you forgot.

Marrk said:

im sorry but when and how did this become an issue about my moderation?



i have the right to my opinions...and i dont have issue with mj or his fans....any responable person on this site understands that...

sosgemini said:

you're just not objective when it comes down to MJ or his fans or MJ threads in general. Imploring us to get him mental help, whether you're taking the piss or not it's not right or funny.

I'm not one for starting MJ threads myself, but if i wanted to say, start one about his music (imagine that!) i kind of get the feeling you'd show up virtually trolling away, posting your counselling recommendations. That's not fair and not right.

I'd get a ban for what i'd really like to say. (and i'm not alone, orgnotes in the last ten minutes to me would confirm that)

In exchange for a i'll raise you a

good day.

NOT GUILTY

By Bruce Britt

Posted June 14, 2005 -- I’m not even gonna front. Long before Michael Jackson’s child molestation case went to trial, I was pretty much done with the King of Pop. Ever since “Thriller” thrust him into the music major leagues, MJ’s career has been a succession of ridiculous scandals. Growing up, I admired Michael because he took so much pride in his work. It was about music then. But since “Thriller,” it’s been all about image and controversy and I’d had enough.

But then a funny thing happened on my way to Haterville.

It was the trial…

If you want an example of how to comport yourself in the midst of a legal battle, then look no further than the King of Pop. With one minor exception, Michael’s cinched the most important performance of his life.

Perhaps performance is the wrong word. It implies that Michael was acting, and I don’t believe he was. When faced with the biggest challenge of his life, Michael did what every stand up person does: he focused and stared down his internal and external demons.

I don’t believe Michael ever lied during this ordeal. Despite the 1993 scandal where he paid a family in an out-of-court settlement amidst molestation accusations, Michael confessed in 2003 that he still allowed kids to sleep in his bedroom. A year later, the singer was the defendant in a molestation trial, yet from day one he behaved commendably.

He never led police on a low-speed car chase or denials followed by an embarrassed confession. He never issued any lame excuses like, “I went to retrieve my gun from the restaurant, and when I returned to my car my wife had mysteriously been shot dead.”

Michael never fled the country, nor did he filibuster to hold up the trial. He didn’t play the race card, the God card, the victim card. From the very beginning, the fragile-looking megastar faced his accusers. Sure, he once showed up late for trial in his pajamas, but in retrospect it was a fluke.

Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Oliver North, Gary Hart, Jimmy Swaggart, Bill Clinton, OJ Simpson, George W. Bush, Rush Limbaugh, Kobe Bryant. The list goes on and on.

Big men. Tough guys. Presidents. “Role models.” “Leaders”…

And liars, every last one of them. That’s not to say they’re necessarily bad men, but the record shows that when the scandal hit the fan, they fudged the truth a little.

I suspect Michael’s a liar, too. I don’t believe the whole skin disease / plastic surgery thing. But you know what? Big deal. Cosmetic surgery is a personal decision. It’s none of anyone’s business. At least Michael’s “transgressions” haven’t compromised international security. To my knowledge, nobody has died for Michael’s “sins.” He never declared a war on anybody. If anything, the world declared war on him.

Some of you are reading this and thinking: “But what about the children? Michael preyed on children, didn’t he?”

Maybe. Frankly, I don’t know and you don’t either. But so far, veritable armies of police, attorneys and investigators have searched, and searched and searched. And they have found precious little.

Where were the protectors of children when Michael was being stripped of his childhood? While we’re on the subject, where were you when Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato, Bobby Brown, the Olsen twins, Britney, Justin, Christina and countless other child stars were being driven mad by fame? Nothing has changed since Michael’s child star days. We continue to offer up the young for slaughter.

As for Michael’s penchant for sleeping with kids – I admit, that’s a thornier subject. Questions and doubts remain. But it helps to remember that from the age of 5, almost every adult in Michael’s life has hurt or betrayed him. Maybe Michael began to view kids as insulation from the cruel, grown-up world. Perhaps he believed that if he surrounded himself nightly with innocents, maybe he could get some sleep. Indeed, it’s revealing that Michael nicknamed his third child “Blanket.” Even an amateur psychoanalyst can see that the King of Pop desperately desires all the things we associate with blankets -- warmth, comfort, security, peace of mind.

But in light of the recent trial, Michael knows that kids can also lie, cheat and steal.

As I write this, an Olsen twin is battling an eating disorder. Christina Aguilera can’t seem to decide if she wants to be a serious singer or a rump-shaking pop tart. Lindsey Lohan’s many ill-advised moves are documented in the tabloid press.

Meanwhile, Britney Spears is married and expecting. I wish her luck. But just because you’re a domestic diva now, Britney, doesn’t mean that the media will respect your privacy.

As you will probably soon discover, there’s a cosmic reason why “press pass” rhymes with “trespass.”

http://www.bet.com/WebApp...E26F647FA}

Statement of Michael Jackson: A Message For My Fans


Created: Sunday, 26 June 2005

Without God, my children, my family and you, my fans, I could not have made it through. Your love, support and loyalty made it all possible.

You were there when I really needed you. I will never forget you. Your ever-present love held me, dried my tears, and carried me through.

I will treasure your devotion and support forever. You are my inspiration.

Love,

Michael Jackson

petitioning to get michael help, is like petitioning for madonna to get rid of kabahlah, its not going to happen. its non of our buisness what celebs do in their personal life, so just leave it.

NOT GUILTY

By Bruce Britt

Posted June 14, 2005 -- I’m not even gonna front. Long before Michael Jackson’s child molestation case went to trial, I was pretty much done with the King of Pop. Ever since “Thriller” thrust him into the music major leagues, MJ’s career has been a succession of ridiculous scandals. Growing up, I admired Michael because he took so much pride in his work. It was about music then. But since “Thriller,” it’s been all about image and controversy and I’d had enough.

But then a funny thing happened on my way to Haterville.

It was the trial…

If you want an example of how to comport yourself in the midst of a legal battle, then look no further than the King of Pop. With one minor exception, Michael’s cinched the most important performance of his life.

Perhaps performance is the wrong word. It implies that Michael was acting, and I don’t believe he was. When faced with the biggest challenge of his life, Michael did what every stand up person does: he focused and stared down his internal and external demons.

I don’t believe Michael ever lied during this ordeal. Despite the 1993 scandal where he paid a family in an out-of-court settlement amidst molestation accusations, Michael confessed in 2003 that he still allowed kids to sleep in his bedroom. A year later, the singer was the defendant in a molestation trial, yet from day one he behaved commendably.

He never led police on a low-speed car chase or denials followed by an embarrassed confession. He never issued any lame excuses like, “I went to retrieve my gun from the restaurant, and when I returned to my car my wife had mysteriously been shot dead.”

Michael never fled the country, nor did he filibuster to hold up the trial. He didn’t play the race card, the God card, the victim card. From the very beginning, the fragile-looking megastar faced his accusers. Sure, he once showed up late for trial in his pajamas, but in retrospect it was a fluke.

Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Oliver North, Gary Hart, Jimmy Swaggart, Bill Clinton, OJ Simpson, George W. Bush, Rush Limbaugh, Kobe Bryant. The list goes on and on.

Big men. Tough guys. Presidents. “Role models.” “Leaders”…

And liars, every last one of them. That’s not to say they’re necessarily bad men, but the record shows that when the scandal hit the fan, they fudged the truth a little.

I suspect Michael’s a liar, too. I don’t believe the whole skin disease / plastic surgery thing. But you know what? Big deal. Cosmetic surgery is a personal decision. It’s none of anyone’s business. At least Michael’s “transgressions” haven’t compromised international security. To my knowledge, nobody has died for Michael’s “sins.” He never declared a war on anybody. If anything, the world declared war on him. Some of you are reading this and thinking: “But what about the children? Michael preyed on children, didn’t he?”

Maybe. Frankly, I don’t know and you don’t either. But so far, veritable armies of police, attorneys and investigators have searched, and searched and searched. And they have found precious little.

Where were the protectors of children when Michael was being stripped of his childhood? While we’re on the subject, where were you when Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato, Bobby Brown, the Olsen twins, Britney, Justin, Christina and countless other child stars were being driven mad by fame? Nothing has changed since Michael’s child star days. We continue to offer up the young for slaughter.

As for Michael’s penchant for sleeping with kids – I admit, that’s a thornier subject. Questions and doubts remain. But it helps to remember that from the age of 5, almost every adult in Michael’s life has hurt or betrayed him. Maybe Michael began to view kids as insulation from the cruel, grown-up world. Perhaps he believed that if he surrounded himself nightly with innocents, maybe he could get some sleep. Indeed, it’s revealing that Michael nicknamed his third child “Blanket.” Even an amateur psychoanalyst can see that the King of Pop desperately desires all the things we associate with blankets -- warmth, comfort, security, peace of mind.

But in light of the recent trial, Michael knows that kids can also lie, cheat and steal.

As I write this, an Olsen twin is battling an eating disorder. Christina Aguilera can’t seem to decide if she wants to be a serious singer or a rump-shaking pop tart. Lindsey Lohan’s many ill-advised moves are documented in the tabloid press.

Meanwhile, Britney Spears is married and expecting. I wish her luck. But just because you’re a domestic diva now, Britney, doesn’t mean that the media will respect your privacy.

As you will probably soon discover, there’s a cosmic reason why “press pass” rhymes with “trespass.”

http://www.bet.com/WebApp...E26F647FA}