brooksie said:

No way Oprah would get if your lucky 3 minutes on the news in Europe, she really is only known in the US..
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paris's pocketbook

Haha, are you people really saying Oprah Winfrey's deathe would potentially match up to the media hype Michael's Jackson's death has gotten in the media on a global scale.

I'm sorry but that would go mostly unnoticed most everywhere in the world. She isn't any more "loved" than any other talk show host or hostess.
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mimi07 said:

She definitely wouldn't have gotten the tribute shows on every channel.

BoOTyLiCioUs said:

yeah i didn't hear that at all

I believe that Paris has single-handedly repaired Michael Jackson's legacy in the minds of many today.

Graycap23 said:

Oprah is US only ...sorry we know her name like we know donald trump but no cares really outside of the US what she says or does...

InsatiableCream said:

That's an old skool church hat, sweetie. The kind people of her age and older wear to funerals and weddings, and in some churches for every Sunday service .

InsatiableCream said:

hmmm, so it's either paparazzi...can't imagine someone who hates M.J trying to get a ticket to see him.

Countthedays said:

No. She's mostly known in the English speaking world. About the only person who could come close to MJ is Muhammad Ali for such wide and long term popularity. He's the only (non Presidential) American that comes close to anything like MJ's level of recognition the world over.
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Ok, why did "Already Missing You" from Gerald and Eddie Levert just pop up in my iTunes. Now I'm crying again.

LondonStyle said:

I was so relieved, and happy to see that the memorial was done with so much class. It was (well the last parts that I saw anyway, still thinking how to catch the first hour or so) both sombre as well as a celebration, fitting, with a erfect blend of star presence, performances, and speeches. It had the right balance.

LondonStyle said:

Not true. She's known in several English speaking countries. She's quite popular in South Africa for instance.

Oh, this memorial was the most beautiful and touching event I've seen. A marvelous tribute.

InsatiableCream said:

shame such a person would actually attend this

Countthedays said:

Oprah is a fat annyoing woman with a big mouth who did a Jerry Springer type show for years until she stsarted to talk about angels instead. How can you compare her to MJ who was an artist? That is an insult to Michael.

Ottensen said:

I was howling at LaToya's hat! She was really keeping it real and old school. Janet's little tam was too.

Gibson9000 said:

Some people get off on ruining events like this.

GirlBrother said:

I think she wanted to tell the world that she loved him more than anything and that's touching. I'm still balling tears out of my eyes because I'm so proud that the Jackson family continue to stay together and stand by each other. It wasn't about the egos today! I loved this memorial. May MJ rest in peace.

brooksie said:

That little lady pocketbook, and then she spoke...she got me, she really did

FunkiestOne said:

TRUF! You wrong for that, but I thank you for cracking me up.
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Gibson9000 said:

i know! it really bothered me. I'm sure other ppl heard it and ignored it. did any of u hear it?

GirlBrother said:

Yup. Paris showed the world how he was as a human by just saying a few words. She obviously loved him very much and the kids seem to be alright, so Michael couldn't have done that bad of a job with them. She is a brave girl. I hope she will stay with the Jackson family, it's obvious she and the other kids are close with the family and that's where they need to be.

Countthedays said:

Awww look at Blanket
Marlon and Paris really got me
and I loved when the family did this
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brooksie said:

Do you live in Europe, if you do then you know what your saying is rubbish, she has a school in South Africa and gives lots of money but that's about it really she not big anywhere apart from the US

She not well-known like say David Beckham, the US is not the world sorry

FunkiestOne said:

Let's stop the Oprah and MJ compairsons. They are 2 different individuals. Everyone is blessed with different talents. MJ's was creating music and entertaining the world. Oprah's is the gift of gab.

daPrettyman said:

EXACTLY!!! wise words

Cinnamon234 said:

Does Randy have alopecia? His scalp looks like he may have it

LondonStyle said:

Europe? Is Europe now an English speaking country? LOL..the UK isn't the whole world either kiddo. Ever heard of Australia and NZ for instance?

silverchild said:

Glad to see AEG & CNN made sure their ID bugs were there, just in case you might forget what you're watching!

I wish they'd make them and the folks making money off of this, like the t-shirt sellers outside the venue, pay the city's expenses.