errant said:

You wanna bet? It's odd you say that but admit Michael was real famous at the same time. So it depends, is it worth it to talk about a singer-songwriter/entertainer (because even with his universal appeal, that's all he was) or a president?

graecophilos said:

yeah, i had to stop drinking vodka about 8 years ago. it followed sambucca as my drink of choice that had to be retired because of too many black-outs after i first started drinking.

moussemaker said:

does it say "The holy monster"??

Timmy84 said:

well, Ford knocked James Brown's death into perspective for the media just a day later, but you're right.... in 2009, we may be too far gone.

Timmy84 said:

I hear what you saying Timmy but, here is the thing. While James and Ray were just as or even more important than MJ, because they paved the way for him, allot of the younger generation cannot relate to them as they would to MJ. Michael, was this generation's, James. The way he danced, the way he expressed himself in song as well as his crazy antics. What pisses me off is those were always cracking on him, in the media and even on this board, are all of the sudden acting like he meant something to them. To me, that's an even bigger shame.

AlexdeParis said:

I have never heard it before. I ordered all of the CD's that I did'nt have last night off of the Target website including this one.

graecophilos said:

I have seen some TV specials here in Germany, read some articles and quite a lot of it I still find very disrespectful. Not to mention that A LOT of it is just plain wrong or speculation covered as fact.

shorttrini said:

But see that's my anger at the media. OK, I admit I may have pushed it a bit but I'm just fucking pissed at how all of a sudden the media is kissing his ass when just a week ago they kept plotting his demise! Now they wanna give him tributes. They can all fuck off.

I'm listening to James' "Funky Drummer" right now. So I'm not gonna let their hypocritical attitudes disturb my spirit.
[Edited 6/28/09 13:58pm]

Timmy84 said:

Hey, I agree with you brah!! I cannot stand how stations like CNN are saying, "He was genius", on the one hand and then say, "but.... let's not forget those child molestation accusations... on the other. I never heard them mention Ray's drug addiction that much when he died or James' cross state police chase.

shorttrini said:

I avoid channels like that, they do nothing but bring in bullshit.

http://www.justin.tv/def_jam will be streaming the BET Awards tonight! For those of you that wish to see MJ's Tribute, check out that link

Phishanga said:

even on Spiegel-Online they names an article sth with monster.

Those kids are soo cute.

Blanket absolutely adorable

Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson

NEW YORK, NY June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.

Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.

Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.

Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.

ViintageJunkiie said:

suga10 said:

yes! They are adorable...

ViintageJunkiie said:

AlexdeParis said:

Nah, I'd fallen way off by that time. I think I've seen snippets of this thing. Doesn't he tear his face off or something? Eh...

vainandy said:

Yea, I really think they're cashing in the Black chips on that one They wouldn't say jack shit about the speed of his response if they both weren't Black...

errant said:

that is nerdily awesome.

Timmy84 said:

WTF??? They're really, REALLY gonna take shit too far I can see Mike was a pioneer in a lot of ways, but lets not put singing/dancing/philanthropy on par w/ being in charge of the free world - COME ON

CalhounSq said:

in 2weeks, whoever wrote that in the heat of the moment is going to just look back at it and

CalhounSq said:

Yeah he did.

errant said:

Remember when they called MJ "the Jackie Robinson of MTV"?

Timmy84 said:

actually, somebody here had a screencap of that part as their avatar. forgot who it is, though...

Good lord, who cares already. I am so tired of hearing about Obama in this thread. I don't care what he did or didn't say about Michael. Makes no difference to me personally. I don't need anyone, president or not, to validate my feelings about MJ so I really couldn't care less.

@that pic of MJ with the red shirt. LMAO. He was the best.

BSK3478 said:

Yea, I forget which orger too I bet they've changed it now, though...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...ctor/print

Attorney: Doctor found Jackson in bed with pulse
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney, Ap Entertainment Writer 1 min ago

LOS ANGELES – A lawyer for the doctor who was with Michael Jackson when he died says the physician found the entertainer in his bed with a faint pulse.

Houston attorney Edward Chernoff says in an interview Sunday with The Associated Press that Dr. Conrad Murray went into Jackson's bedroom and saw that he wasn't breathing.

Chernoff says Jackson was still warm and had a faint pulse and that the doctor immediately began administering CPR.

Chernoff says Murray suggested to Jackson's family that an autopsy be performed. He adds that the doctor did not prescribe or give Jackson the drugs Demerol or Oxycontin. The lawyer says any drugs Murray prescribed were given in response to a specific complaint from the 50-year-old entertainer.

+++++

I read on MediaTakeOut (I know, I know) that this doc is NOT certified as a cardiologist or anything else. There's some shady shit going on. How can you treat one of the most famous people in the world & NOT be on your game? Doesn't he realize that mf's will line up to do him in?? The CPR on the bed is enough for me, the doc is shady as fuck...