bellanoche said:

I don't think she was pushed. She did this because she wanted to. She loved her brother. She handled it very well.

Aw, poor Janet.

She did a good job. I can't even imagine how hard this is for her...

bellanoche said:

I think it was kind of a weird statement that the entire family thought it was "too painful" to go out there, so they sent the baby of the family -- and the closest to Michael -- to represent them!! ...When Joseph's crazy butt was right there!! I have no choice but to respect their family dynamics and choices, but they get odder and odder in my mind.
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heybaby said:

I don't know. I know she LOVED her some MJ, her big brother and I just feel that although she handled herself as well as possible given the circumstances, it seemed like she wanted to be left alone to grieve in private. Joe seems like he's at home with the spotlight on him.

bellanoche said:

I agree.

Janet's words:

"My entire family wanted to be here tonight. But it was just too painful, so they elected me to speak to all of you. I'm gonna keep it very short, but I'd just like to say that to you Michael is an icon, but to us Michael is family and he will forever live in all of our hearts. 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."

I think the family sent her when they saw the fool that Joe made himself out to be on the CNN interview before the show

The internet is reporting she is the executor of his estate

I walked away from that mess, and missed Janet. If anyone finds her segment online somewhere, I'd really appreciate a link.

WaterInYourBath said:

Video: http://www.janet-tv.com/p...hp?vid=188

VoicesCarry said:

Thank U!

LiquidGold said:

That's interesting. I've heard Randy is the executor.

WaterInYourBath said:

VoicesCarry said:

oh man. she got me


thanks for posting.

Lammastide said:

Huh, well we'll see. Randy is hard to believe for me. Janet makes more sense.Or the quiet one, Marlon

bellanoche said:

While it's true, that we all want to be left alone to grieve, Janet knew that the fans....HIS FANS needed to be acknowledged and thanked. Being the other identifiable Jackson, it was only fitting that she come out so no, I don't think she was pushed at all. I never thought that I would hear myself say this, but I think you are being a little bit too hard on Joe. Remember, no matter what kind of person he may seemed to be, he lost a son and is grieving also.

LiquidGold said:

That's what i'm thinking. I'm thinking Papa "Attention Whore" Joe escaped the retirement community and went rogue. The family "elected" someone responsible and who truly loved and didn't abuse Mike to represent them at the awards show.

That said, she looked magnificent (but very, very sad - obviously).

Rogue588 said:

That's an interesting way to think about it. I can buy that.

Rogue588 said:

CNN reported that a BET rep said a family member would be there and when Joe was seen at the red carpet, it was assumed it was him. I know I assumed he would be representing the family and perhaps speaking. Thinks about it, what was the purpose of him being there if someone else was going to speak? He was there to party.

My lord this is such a hot mess. But RIP MJJ.....

If it was me as a father, I sure as hell would not be making guest appearances if i didn't have to, especially if I am grieving!

LiquidGold said:

Well, he did have that white chick read a prepared statement...then some "no comments" from Londell...followed by him pimpin his new shit. Classy.

Should there really be any question why Michael turned out the way he did? Shit, other than dating that talentless midget, Janet's the most sane of 'em all...

Timmy84 said:

Timmy you are so right ! influence is fine but it must be grounded by the artist knowing who they are the problem today this disposable talent is created. half of them had no endurance in their voices.

I TAKE MY HAT OF TO PRINCE 99 TIMES AND MJ too !!! they did show after show after show. Imagine a artist like GUY trying to get through a 3 hour set

Rogue588 said:

I say her Randy (cause they were born in the 60's) and Marlon. Oh and Rebbie. I don't think Tito is that bad

Oh wait, I think Randy beat up someone he was with

VoicesCarry said:

Thanks VC.

ABeautifulOne said:

I know people love to shit on BET and the BET Awards. Since BET started having these awards shows back in '00 or '01. They've consistently been a better show than MTV has. I know that's not saying much, though.

bellanoche said:

I so agree with you smiling and clacking his dentures at Beyonces as she walks by like shes a christmas pie !

kitbradley said:

Ah hell f***ing no!

Tiny and Toya...just ughh

heybaby said:

So Ghetto!