" My heart ... my mind ... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my heart forever but it's not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can't yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help ... I'll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.'

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Elizabeth Taylor remembered: La Toya Jackson

March 23, 2011 | 2:29 pm

http://latimesblogs.latim...ckson.html

HAPPYPERSON said:

On Wednesday 23rd March 2011, @VPB_MARIA said:

Outstanding comment on Forbes article regarding MJ's business genius:

"I have great fascination for Michael Jackson when it comes to his business side. Im glad you brought up this topic because very few people know that the debt you mentioned is actually a BUSINESS LOAN which he made ($300 million USD) in order to purchase a 2nd, much modern music catalog in 2006-2007. This is not extraordinary when you have assets worth 1 billion and above, Donald Trump has more loans than he does. Based on the terms of the loan with Bank of America, that loan is being paid for MONTHLY for a span of 6 years, and he did it by funnelling the earnings of the NEW catalog he bought to pay for the loan itself. If you realize what he is doing, that is another genius move he adopted from his great businessmen friends– taking advantage of LEVERAGE. Acquiring something without letting out a single centavo of your own money.

I believe that unlike MANY or probably the REST of the business people in the world, he is not driven by money. This is what made him successful in everything he ever did. Rather, he uses money to help others rather than to keep it for himself which explains why his entire $200+ Million earnings for the Dangerous Tour WENT TO CHARITY. Thats 70+ concerts in jampacked stadiums in the world which he performed with blood, sweat and tears absolutely FREE because all earnings went to charity. Same with his Victory Tour earnings- countless hours of hardwork he did for FREE to help others making up his total charitable contributions to $350 Million USD- the largest ever for an entertainer in History. I dont see anyone else doing that kind of hardwork for FREE, only Michael does that.

The ATV catalog is much more than Beatles songs, its thousands and thousands of songs that were popular in the 50s, 60s 70s and 80s. Add the 2nd modern catalog and you have virtually EVERYONE who is ANYONE in the music industry right now: Taylor Swift, Eminem, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber songs which his estate is profiting from right now. He doesnt even need to release new music because he earns from virtually everyone in the TOP 10 of billboard artists year after year. He bought this 2nd catalog WAY BEFORE these names became famous which means he had perfect unbeatable foresight. No business tycoon can match when it comes to the music business, Michael Jackson KNOWS IT ALL when it comes to music and entertainment: What the public likes, what the public dont like, even what the public dont know they like which they eventually LOVE — HE KNOWS.

His shy demeanor is just a facade of a tiger businessman inside. He rarely speaks but he ALWAYS listens and observes and absorbs. Many of us will be more successful in life if we study his life and his approach on things and how he did things, whether with his own art or in the business side of things. Its very easy to believe tabloid stuff about his finances but isnt it funny that tabloids have been reporting him bankrupt since 2000 YET you can never find Michael Jackson with an IRS issue–NONE. Think about all the other celebrities who went bankrupt and one common denominator is IRS debts they all had. Everyone has been reporting he will be selling his ATV share since 2000 but he died already and when billionaires and media moguls lined up to offer billions to purchase his 50% stake, his own Estate DECLINED them all.

Michael Jackson’s only weakness is not spending or shopping, its TREATING everyone better than they deserve. This is why he became a target for leeches and scums".

http://blogs.forbes.com/z...-business/

NMuzakNSoul said:

So many of these vocal impersonators have trouble staying in the key of the song. Or even in the key they start in themselves. lol. That french dude did better than most. Cause that taxi cab dude, is just all over the place a lot of times.

i agree one billion percent with everything you've said here.

SoulAlive said:

Rest in peace,Liz!

WOW!!! perhaps she and michael will see each other in the spirit world sometime. you know she's like, "i want the royal treatment up in here!" HA!

she definitely was one of the closest people to michael, indeed. they are both now in a better place.

Militant said:

This one's for you, Elizabeth.... RIP

yeah, when i first saw him do this, i thought it was really sweet. how many times does one get a friend to create such an intricate piece as this?

[Edited 3/23/11 18:55pm]

'Walks in'

'Scans thread for any available trolls.'

'Fails to identify any.'

'Clears throat'

"You're welcome"

'Leaves....'

EmbattledWarrior said:

'Walks in'

'Scans thread for any available trolls.'

'Fails to identify any.'

'Clears throat'

"You're welcome"

'Leaves....'

You hurt the last one's feelings

i have seen this last photo over the years, and i've always loved it, more than the other photos of them... there's an intensity there you rarely see in his interactions with people. and even through his glasses (which obviously protect him from showing any sort of vulnerability through his eyes) it looks as if she channeled that vulnerability. even if this photo is set up as if to look as if they were in the midst of an intense conversation, it still is amazing. you just see some real love between the two.

that woman has been with him over the years, through thick and thin. you can't say that AT ALL about most people in his life. like diana ross, she took on such a motherly role for him. it was something he needed, i think. but more than that, he also needed a friend. she was kind of the sassy mama to his shy public persona. i don't know about you, but it's nice to think of michael growing older with people in his life. that consistency/stability is comforting.

i can just imagine the laughs they will have in the spirit world...

MJJstudent said:

i have seen this last photo over the years, and i've always loved it, more than the other photos of them... there's an intensity there you rarely see in his interactions with people. and even through his glasses (which obviously protect him from showing any sort of vulnerability through his eyes) it looks as if she channeled that vulnerability. even if this photo is set up as if to look as if they were in the midst of an intense conversation, it still is amazing. you just see some real love between the two.

that woman has been with him over the years, through thick and thin. you can't say that AT ALL about most people in his life. like diana ross, she took on such a motherly role for him. it was something he needed, i think. but more than that, he also needed a friend. she was kind of the sassy mama to his shy public persona. i don't know about you, but it's nice to think of michael growing older with people in his life. that consistency/stability is comforting.

i can just imagine the laughs they will have in the spirit world...

Awwwwwwwww to the first pic. I swear...Michael got a teddy bear face.

And that last pic I can see Mike goin'...'For gawd's sake woman, why didn't you remind me to close the garage door?!"

HAPPYPERSON said:

On Wednesday 23rd March 2011, @VPB_MARIA said:

Outstanding comment on Forbes article regarding MJ's business genius:

"I have great fascination for Michael Jackson when it comes to his business side. Im glad you brought up this topic because very few people know that the debt you mentioned is actually a BUSINESS LOAN which he made ($300 million USD) in order to purchase a 2nd, much modern music catalog in 2006-2007. This is not extraordinary when you have assets worth 1 billion and above, Donald Trump has more loans than he does. Based on the terms of the loan with Bank of America, that loan is being paid for MONTHLY for a span of 6 years, and he did it by funnelling the earnings of the NEW catalog he bought to pay for the loan itself. If you realize what he is doing, that is another genius move he adopted from his great businessmen friends– taking advantage of LEVERAGE. Acquiring something without letting out a single centavo of your own money.

I believe that unlike MANY or probably the REST of the business people in the world, he is not driven by money. This is what made him successful in everything he ever did. Rather, he uses money to help others rather than to keep it for himself which explains why his entire $200+ Million earnings for the Dangerous Tour WENT TO CHARITY. Thats 70+ concerts in jampacked stadiums in the world which he performed with blood, sweat and tears absolutely FREE because all earnings went to charity. Same with his Victory Tour earnings- countless hours of hardwork he did for FREE to help others making up his total charitable contributions to $350 Million USD- the largest ever for an entertainer in History. I dont see anyone else doing that kind of hardwork for FREE, only Michael does that.

The ATV catalog is much more than Beatles songs, its thousands and thousands of songs that were popular in the 50s, 60s 70s and 80s. Add the 2nd modern catalog and you have virtually EVERYONE who is ANYONE in the music industry right now: Taylor Swift, Eminem, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber songs which his estate is profiting from right now. He doesnt even need to release new music because he earns from virtually everyone in the TOP 10 of billboard artists year after year. He bought this 2nd catalog WAY BEFORE these names became famous which means he had perfect unbeatable foresight. No business tycoon can match when it comes to the music business, Michael Jackson KNOWS IT ALL when it comes to music and entertainment: What the public likes, what the public dont like, even what the public dont know they like which they eventually LOVE — HE KNOWS.

His shy demeanor is just a facade of a tiger businessman inside. He rarely speaks but he ALWAYS listens and observes and absorbs. Many of us will be more successful in life if we study his life and his approach on things and how he did things, whether with his own art or in the business side of things. Its very easy to believe tabloid stuff about his finances but isnt it funny that tabloids have been reporting him bankrupt since 2000 YET you can never find Michael Jackson with an IRS issue–NONE. Think about all the other celebrities who went bankrupt and one common denominator is IRS debts they all had. Everyone has been reporting he will be selling his ATV share since 2000 but he died already and when billionaires and media moguls lined up to offer billions to purchase his 50% stake, his own Estate DECLINED them all.

Michael Jackson’s only weakness is not spending or shopping, its TREATING everyone better than they deserve. This is why he became a target for leeches and scums".

http://blogs.forbes.com/z...-business/

I really liked that line.

All alone wishing on stars
Waiting for you to find me
One sweet night I knew I would see
A stranger who'd be my friend

When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells you never be afraid
Then somewhere in your heart you can feel the glow
A light to keep you warm when the night winds blow
Like it was written in the stars I knew
My friend, my someone in the dark was you

Promise me we'll always be
Walking the world together
Hand in hand where dreams never end
My star secret friend and me

When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells you never be afraid
Then somewhere in your heart you can feel the glow
A light to keep you warm when the night winds blow
Look for the rainbow in the sky
I believe you and I
Could never really say goodbye
Wherever you may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
Wherever you may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me

SherryJackson said:

All alone wishing on stars
Waiting for you to find me
One sweet night I knew I would see
A stranger who'd be my friend

When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells you never be afraid
Then somewhere in your heart you can feel the glow
A light to keep you warm when the night winds blow
Like it was written in the stars I knew
My friend, my someone in the dark was you

Promise me we'll always be
Walking the world together
Hand in hand where dreams never end
My star secret friend and me

When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells you never be afraid
Then somewhere in your heart you can feel the glow
A light to keep you warm when the night winds blow
Look for the rainbow in the sky
I believe you and I
Could never really say goodbye
Wherever you may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
Wherever you may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me

i always loved this song, but after michael's transition it was really hard to listen to this song. when he sang the "i believe you and i..." part, i just cried rivers. when my friend barry transcended last month, it was the same way... he was my 'someone in the dark' in many ways. it still makes me sad to know that barry is not here, so i am at the point where i can't think about him a lot, or else i will begin to cry... but i do know he wouldn't want me to be sad. i know this for sure. but it's still hard not to.

and i actually remember the day i went to see E.T... it was with my sister and stepfather (who's no longer here either). it was back in the day when people didn't hound you for walking in when the movie is still going (so it was much easier to sneak in). we walked in during the part when they were flying up in the air with their bicycles. then we sat there and watched the whole film. i was around the same age as drew barrymore (she's one year older) so it was nice to see a story where people my age were the main characters. i was totally in love with that movie. it was my favourite movie from the moment i saw it, up to the age of about 19.

[Edited 3/23/11 22:53pm]

NaughtyKitty said:

this made me sad... wow.

bboy87 said:

" My heart ... my mind ... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my heart forever but it's not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can't yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help ... I'll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.'

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i think ms. taylor, diana ross and lisa marie seemed to be the most sincere, in terms of public sentiment. i have to say that knowing michael is not here makes me feel a little better, so he would not have to go through such a grieving period for his friend, as she went through for him. to have such a friend is a special thing. and to lose them is devestating.

Elizabeth Taylor — a dear friend of Michael Jackson, released the following statement on the passing of Michael Jackson:

“My heart…my mind… are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can’t imagine life without him,” Taylor, 77, said in a statement. “We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can’t believe it. I don’t want to believe it. It can’t be so.

“He will live in my heart forever but it’s not enough. My life feels so empty. I don’t think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I’ve ever known. Oh God! I’m going to miss him. I can’t yet imagine life with out him. But I guess with God’s help… I’ll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, ‘To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.’ And, I will love HIM forever.”

Watch it,only if you feel like it!

MJJstudent said:

NaughtyKitty said:

this made me sad... wow.

I'm sorry it made you sad. I wanted to make a tribute video on their great relationship and this is the result...two incredible people, whose bond will last forever

Elizabeth Taylor Funeral Service Today

49 minutes ago by TMZ Staff

Elizabeth Taylor's private funeral service will be held today and she will be buried at the same cemetery where Michael Jackson is entombed.



We've learned the private service will be held at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA.

We're told the service will be held this afternoon.

We've obtained the death certificate, which lists Mt. Sinai as the mortuary and Forest Lawn, Glendale as her final resting place.

Therefore it now appears Taylor's final resting place will not be the crypt next to her parents at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

*****************************************

IF this story is accurate I wonder if this was done as an attempt to throw off the Westboro group from protesting her funeral.

[Edited 3/24/11 12:44pm]

Michael Jackson case: Judge blasts ‘bogus’ information about sealed jury questionnaire

http://latimesblogs.latim...ation.html

Awww, all the reports are saying she is indeed being buried at Forest Lawn right now. The fact that she isn't being buried at the same place as her parents, speaks voulmes about how strong her love for MJ was.

NaughtyKitty said:

MJJstudent said:

this made me sad... wow.

I'm sorry it made you sad. I wanted to make a tribute video on their great relationship and this is the result...two incredible people, whose bond will last forever

your video was nice, but it made me think more about a friend of mine who physically left this earth last month. he was one of my closest friends, and it's really difficult to think about him right now. watching this just triggered that, is all... to know that michael and elizabeth shared this special relationship triggered the relationship i had with my friend.

barry was my rock, and i consider michael to be my life's teacher... so knowing that both my teacher and rock are gone also triggered a lot of stuff.

NaughtyKitty said:

Elizabeth Taylor Funeral Service Today

49 minutes ago by TMZ Staff

Elizabeth Taylor's private funeral service will be held today and she will be buried at the same cemetery where Michael Jackson is entombed.



We've learned the private service will be held at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA.

We're told the service will be held this afternoon.

We've obtained the death certificate, which lists Mt. Sinai as the mortuary and Forest Lawn, Glendale as her final resting place.

Therefore it now appears Taylor's final resting place will not be the crypt next to her parents at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

*****************************************

IF this story is accurate I wonder if this was done as an attempt to throw off the Westboro group from protesting her funeral.

[Edited 3/24/11 12:44pm]

this may actually be the case... it's already been given away (by the jackson family, forest lawn and several stories in the press) that michael is not at forest lawn. i have been trying to find links which mention this, and i can't seem to find them anymore. hmmmmmmmmmmm...

there have also been some curious fans who have been digging deeper into this whole thing, and they phoned forest lawn, and this was their answer: "michael is not at forest lawn, and he has never been there." this actually matches a lot of the reports which came out (that somehow i am no longer able to retrieve- i should have screen saved that stuff). one report mentioned that 'the jackson family is secretive about where they are keeping michael,' right after this whole writeup about the fans at the mausoleum. that really set off alarms in my head. if he were actually at the mausoleum, why would the family keep his location a secret? does this even make sense?

somewhere in this whole narrative are a bunch of lies. some who have watched that jacksons' tv show also noted that the brothers were not driving to forest lawn when they went to see michael, but some other cemetary. i haven't watched the show, so i cannot say if this is the case. but there are a lot of distractions so that people will not follow up on truth.

forest lawn has security (especially after the michael thing) so if westboro goes to forest lawn security most likely will not let them in, and ms. taylor most likely WILL be buried beside her parents, safely.

i'm glad you posted that last sentence. i'm glad there is still some media skepticism surrounding this issue (particularly where TMZ (owned by time warner) is concerned).

Of course they'll say Forest Lawn. People gotta find a way to make those church bunnies look stupid.

Timmy84 said:

Of course they'll say Forest Lawn. People gotta find a way to make those church bunnies look stupid.

yup.

MJJstudent said:

NaughtyKitty said:

Elizabeth Taylor Funeral Service Today

49 minutes ago by TMZ Staff

Elizabeth Taylor's private funeral service will be held today and she will be buried at the same cemetery where Michael Jackson is entombed.



We've learned the private service will be held at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA.

We're told the service will be held this afternoon.

We've obtained the death certificate, which lists Mt. Sinai as the mortuary and Forest Lawn, Glendale as her final resting place.

Therefore it now appears Taylor's final resting place will not be the crypt next to her parents at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

*****************************************

IF this story is accurate I wonder if this was done as an attempt to throw off the Westboro group from protesting her funeral.

[Edited 3/24/11 12:44pm]

this may actually be the case... it's already been given away (by the jackson family, forest lawn and several stories in the press) that michael is not at forest lawn. i have been trying to find links which mention this, and i can't seem to find them anymore. hmmmmmmmmmmm...

there have also been some curious fans who have been digging deeper into this whole thing, and they phoned forest lawn, and this was their answer: "michael is not at forest lawn, and he has never been there." this actually matches a lot of the reports which came out (that somehow i am no longer able to retrieve- i should have screen saved that stuff). one report mentioned that 'the jackson family is secretive about where they are keeping michael,' right after this whole writeup about the fans at the mausoleum. that really set off alarms in my head. if he were actually at the mausoleum, why would the family keep his location a secret? does this even make sense?

somewhere in this whole narrative are a bunch of lies. some who have watched that jacksons' tv show also noted that the brothers were not driving to forest lawn when they went to see michael, but some other cemetary. i haven't watched the show, so i cannot say if this is the case. but there are a lot of distractions so that people will not follow up on truth.

forest lawn has security (especially after the michael thing) so if westboro goes to forest lawn security most likely will not let them in, and ms. taylor most likely WILL be buried beside her parents, safely.

i'm glad you posted that last sentence. i'm glad there is still some media skepticism surrounding this issue (particularly where TMZ (owned by time warner) is concerned).

No disrespect but you answered your own question, none of that makes any sense. Why would an employee blurt out over the phone (to a fan at that!) that he's never been there?

What Jacksons TV show? if it's what aired last year, there was no footage of the brothers driving to a cemetary at all.I've seen footage of Randy there and stills of other family members. Fans continually go there to this day, and employees take gifts from them. Why would these employees continue to do that if their was a leak saying different?

There are celebs equally as famous as Mike there. The scum in the press would be all over his whereabouts if they got a sniff. Don't fuel them. I'm 100% sure he's there sadly.

[Edited 3/24/11 17:47pm]

Marrk said:

MJJstudent said:

this may actually be the case... it's already been given away (by the jackson family, forest lawn and several stories in the press) that michael is not at forest lawn. i have been trying to find links which mention this, and i can't seem to find them anymore. hmmmmmmmmmmm...

there have also been some curious fans who have been digging deeper into this whole thing, and they phoned forest lawn, and this was their answer: "michael is not at forest lawn, and he has never been there." this actually matches a lot of the reports which came out (that somehow i am no longer able to retrieve- i should have screen saved that stuff). one report mentioned that 'the jackson family is secretive about where they are keeping michael,' right after this whole writeup about the fans at the mausoleum. that really set off alarms in my head. if he were actually at the mausoleum, why would the family keep his location a secret? does this even make sense?

somewhere in this whole narrative are a bunch of lies. some who have watched that jacksons' tv show also noted that the brothers were not driving to forest lawn when they went to see michael, but some other cemetary. i haven't watched the show, so i cannot say if this is the case. but there are a lot of distractions so that people will not follow up on truth.

forest lawn has security (especially after the michael thing) so if westboro goes to forest lawn security most likely will not let them in, and ms. taylor most likely WILL be buried beside her parents, safely.

i'm glad you posted that last sentence. i'm glad there is still some media skepticism surrounding this issue (particularly where TMZ (owned by time warner) is concerned).

No disrespect but you answered your own question, none of that makes any sense. Why would an employee blurt out over the phone (to a fan at that!) that he's never been there?

What Jacksons TV show? if it's what aired last year, there was no footage of the brothers driving to a cemetary at all.I've seen footage of Randy there and stills of other family members. Fans continually go there to this day, and employees take gifts from them. Why would these employees continue to do that if their was a leak saying different?

There are celebs equally as famous as Mike there. The scum in the press would be all over his whereabouts if they got a sniff. Don't fuel them. I'm 100% sure he's there sadly.

[Edited 3/24/11 17:47pm]

True. It's good this way though because those idiots won't get in there anyway. So she'll be resting in peace before they know about it.