This thread is a thread dedicated to the funeral and memorial services of Michael Joseph Jackson.
Please continue your respectful discussion of Michael and all he meant to you here. Thank you.



This is a continuation of these threads:

PART ONE: http://prince.org/msg/8/312176?&pg=1

PART TWO: http://prince.org/msg/8/312273

PART THREE: http://prince.org/msg/8/312547?&pg=1

PART FOUR: http://prince.org/msg/8/312814

PART FIVE: http://prince.org/msg/8/313062

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I was JUUUUST replying when that thread got locked



This really sickens me. I haven't watched ET in years & apparently I'm not missing a damn thing. I mean really, is the public that insatiable?? Does anyone have any degree of restraint? You can't even DIE w/ a degree of privacy if you're a celeb. It's fucking sick...

That been posted like five times already. Just wanted you to know. No biggie.

More from MICHAEL tho:



This song had a lot of "cousins" in the 1980s.

CalhounSq said:

Apparently not.

This memorial is gonna be a travesty.

CalhounSq said:

I'm...not touching that either.

June, did you delete my post of "Burn This Disco Out" by accident? It's OK, I just noticed it, lol:


[Edited 7/7/09 1:45am]

trueiopian said:

NO YOU DID NOT!!! You're watching it!!

P.Diddy tribute is alot better than i gave it credit for...

CalhounSq said:

I refuse to get sunk into that addiction of watching creepy shit.

It's amazing how quick they can write this with real feeling...lyrics are great and sad..

http://www.youtube.com/wa...re=related

MJ takes on Sony in 2002

LondonStyle said:

OH GOOD GOD

kalelvisj said:

And that is FACT.

E.Casanova (the best MJ tribute artist/impersonator I've seen) can't even get that spin formation perfectly. Only Michael Jackson. I LOVE that.....The incredible part is that Michael apparently developed a superhuman neurological resistance to dizziness, lol. He has never looked off-balance or disoriented after spinning. When he did those long 6-8 rotation spins and landed on his knees, he still never appeared dizzy.

Speaking of his knees, I've always wanted to know how they felt when he finished dancing, as well as his head and neck. I've wondered if they were ever stiff or in pain after a show, 'cause along with that knee-drop move, no one can whip their neck back or to the side as hard, fast, and repetitive like Michael Jackson either. NO ONE! lol.

WaterInYourBath said:

Yeah those spins are very hard to do! I was good for about four or five of them when I was younger but the way Michael did them, it was like "the fuck!?! I can't go that fast, Michael!"

Timmy84 said:

That's okay, I'll help:








HELL NAW.

dirtyman2005 said:

Damn this is the strongest Video i've ever seen - damn he speaks his mind!

Mike had alot of people looking to get him ....it looks like in the end they did!

The big corporates always win .... Prince has paid the price to be the boss, hence no airplay or tv for his CD ..

No more SHOW just BUSINESS...

I think it's really great theaters are doing live stream screenings across the country.


http://investor.cinedigm....eID=394329

Cinedigm to Live Broadcast Michael Jackson Memorial Service to Theatres in Its Digital Cinema Nationwide Network
Initial Group of Theatres for Live Broadcast Confirmed; More to Come Tonight; Limited Free Tickets Available; Go to www.Cinedigm.com for More Information

MORRISTOWN, NJ, Jul 06, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (Cinedigm) (NASDAQ: CIDM) and AEG Network LIVE announced today that they are partnering to bring Michael Jackson's Memorial Service to Cinedigm digital cinema equipped theatres in 31 states live on Tuesday, July 7 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. The live feed direct from the Staples Center in HD Digital Cinema with stereo sound will be made possible via Cinedigm's nationwide CineLive(TM) digital cinema network of theatres and will be commercial free in all theatres.

Locations

Cinedigm is currently working with theatres in 31 states to secure their participation in the live broadcast. The current list of confirmed venues is as follows:

go back to link for more details

Just plain disgusting:

Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service: The Least You Need To Know

This morning, pop icon Michael Jackson will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial in the Hollywood Hills. The funeral, expected to a be a private affair, will be diametrically opposed to the star-studded memorial to follow at the AEG-owned Staples Center. Here’s what you need to know:

What’s going on, exactly?

AEG Live, the concert-promotion arm of AEG, was originally scheduled to stage 50 concerts by Jackson before his untimely demise. The organization is now hosting a musical memorial extravaganza dedicated to the artist at approximately 10 a.m. PST.

Who’s performing?

Among others, Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Jennifer Hudson are all slated to participate. Beyoncé and Whitney Houston will reportedly make appearances as presenters, but not performers.

What family members will be in attendance?

People reports that “lots and lots of family” will be coming — “We’re talking about 300 cousins and 40 grandkids and great grandkids and some of the old acts the Jackson 5 used to perform with, like the Chi-Lites will be there.”

Who will not be there?

Jackson ex-wife Debbie Rowe will not be in attendance, after previously RSVP’ing yes. Jacko pal Elizabeth Taylor also declined to participate, Tweeting: “I cannot be part of the public whoopla. And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word. I just don’t believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others.”

How can I get a ticket?

If you haven’t already picked up your winning lottery ticket and wristband, you’re out of luck. And don’t bother looking on eBay or Craigslist — the auction giants have said they will not tolerate resales and have been yanking listings as they go up.

What if I really, really want to watch it?

Well, in addition to the sure-to-be-endless network and cable tv coverage, Hulu and MySpace will be live-streaming the event online. Additionally, Cendigm, a digital events company, has arranged with the Jackson family and AEG to broadcast the high-def goings-on in 88 movie theaters — accommodating approximately 17,000 people.

Sounds like a big deal. Who’s paying for all this?

The added security and post-event cleaning are estimated to set the city of L.A. back up to $2.5 million. Perfect for the cash-strapped city!

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Treating him like the fucking Truman Show as they always have.

okay,please do not shoot the
messenger but was this posted already?
i tried going thru the other threads,but
they are all too long.

there are no other MJ threads that i can
post this in,even though its not about
the funeral or memorial,thats why im posting here.
i do not know what to think about 8:20



slowed down version:


this does NOT look like a shadow to me.
some shadow expert broke it down on an MJ
board why this was NOT a shadow.
also,this is live...which leaves little time
for cnn to edit.

Ottensen said:

Ottensen said:

CalhounSq said:

Well, even Dr. Cornell West spoke about "similarities" last week, and he is a minister and theological historian.

But, I don't want to compare them. All I know is, Michael tried his best to follow the path and teachings of Jesus Christ. MJ has stated this before. I suppose the world's reaction to him is evidence that he was successful.....

zoetruluv said:

It can't be Michael because it isn't moondancing.

It is a long hall lined with windows. The "ghost" is clearly the shadow of someone walking by the window. I don't know if a ghost would reflect on the floor the way the shadow is. Not knocking anyone's belief in ghosts...just anyone's belief that the shadow in that image is a ghost.

Timmy84 said:

well the only thing I think is a nice gesture is giving those afar a chance to be with other fans to view. Adam Clayton Powell Center in NYC will set up jumbo trons outside. I personally will be here to be in private.


at least from what I understand I might be wrong he will be laid to rest prior to the Staples center.Unless the family changes their mind.... or puts up a decoy casket.

Timmy84 said:

U're right. In a way, I don't want to watch the memorial. I have a bad feeling about it, especially since I saw a TMZ update that stated the casket will be there. Gosh, I hope that is incorrect info.

WaterInYourBath said:

Apologies to you & Dr. West but anyone drawing parallels between the 2 needs to check themselves My goodness, people really take shit too far

R Kelly Reacts On Michael Jackson Passing Away!

Sorry did not see this ....R.Kelly ...gets all upset starts to hold back the tears ....

WaterInYourBath said:

This is a technique known in dance as spotting.It keeps you from getting dizzy when you're doing a tour or turn. Classically trained dance personalities always remarked how Jackson was the best natural dancer they'd ever seen; he incorporated classical and jazz techniques into his signiture routines so easily it was like the man came out the womb straight into a dance studio. The speed at which he does his 6-8 turn spin is almost equivilent to half the record 32 turns performed in the 19th century ballet Swan Lake, he was that damn fast. Even legendary ballet danseur Najinsky could only crank out 4 turns maximum during his entire career (although his were en l'air, aka in the air). I guess with Mike, we've seen one of the last great dancers in popular entertainment. He belongs in the ranks of Fred Astaire and the great Sammy Davis Jr. I can't think of any young pop stars to today who should remotely be mentioned in the same breath as them. We've set the bar too low for what it takes to become a pop entertainment icon today. The one good thing that's coming out of Jackson's death, is that in re-visting how talented he was we're faced with how pale the generation after him is in comparison. In a perfect world this would inspire these younger performers to aim for a higher standard in their work and performance ethic....but somehow I doubt it will...