Tue 7 Jul 2009
Michael Jackson’s memorial: Moving moments
Posted by Miss Info under life beyond rap , sigh....[40] Comments
(Stevie Wonder’s amazing tribute to MJ) Watch E!’s live feed from the Michael Jackson memorial service here… or CNN’s live feed here….
More after the jump…including the heartbreaking moment when MJ’s daughter Paris spoke to her father…
(Paris, Michael’s 11 year old daughter, speaks)
(Queen Latifah read’s Maya Angelou’s tribute)
(Barry Gordy’s memories of MJ: says “King of Pop is not big enough, Michael was simply, the greatest entertainer of all time”
(Brooke Shields talks about her childhood friendship with MJ)
(Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson…Magic shares a funny story about hanging out with Michael)
(John Mayer does an instrumental version of Human Nature)
Stream videos at Ustream
(thanks to Ddotomen for the embed…..is there an embed code for CNN’s coverage?)
July 7th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I can’t believe he is really gone. Looking at his videos and photos Im very sad. I am watching and listening live of the memorial in LA since sadly I did not win a ticket.
You can do the same here and feel like you are right there!
http://tinyurl.com/MJPortalPage
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July 7th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I CAN’T WATCH…I MIGHT START CRYING AND I’M AT WORK
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July 7th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
not feeling Bernice King’s religion promo. Straight up wasting my time with that shit. and wtf was Martin Luther King 2 rambling about?
Why are these people even there?
best parts so far: Latifah and Berry Gordy.
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July 7th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I never knew mtume had the balls to step to mike back in the day about turning white:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2_bXq1eZd4
never understood why he always got a pass for race betrayal
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idiot Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
race betrayal?! culture and race is more than just skin color…mj did a lot for black ppl all around the world, and never denied his roots for a second
And for the record, Michael NEVER got a ‘pass’, so im not sure what world you were livin in
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July 7th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Sometimes the most powerful words come out the mouths of babes.
Paris’ expression of loss trumps anything anyone can say that didn’t actual know MJ.
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snitchkilla Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
i def agree. And when it all said and done, I’m sure his kids’ opinion is all that really matters.
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July 7th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I cried like a little bitch.
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July 7th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
missinfo you questioned John Mayer being there but, he did a damn good job and that was a great guitar performance of human nature.
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missinfo Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
you’re right, it was nice. I dont take back my initial reaction tho.
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Jason Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I agree it seems odd but i think he did meet michael and they spent time together
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mertz Reply:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:34 am
lol. no they didn’t. he said that on larry kig afterword. anyways i think the whole thing was definately good and not what i expected which means i wasn’t hugely disappointed. there was just some moments i wish wasn’t so, but it wasn’t and isn’t up to me. it wouldn’t change nothing really because he’s still dead. i agree with info about the same thing. i know mj like jm though because i saw him in an interview saying that, and i know that jm is a good guitar player and i’m glad he got human nature. i’m also glad he kept his mouth shut (even if he did say some good things on larry king live) and didn’t try to sing the song to do mj justice. he did it his own way and i appreciate that.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Paris is one brave little girl. I’m not sure I could do anything like that
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nole Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 4:38 am
that came across so wrong that she was up there. looked like it was forced upon on her with so many people around her pushing the mic in her face!
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July 7th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
This was a really touching ceremony and they honored him the RIGHT way (coughBET awardscough). I was born the same day as him in ‘83 so that’s always been my dude and he was sent off in style. Hands down, his daughter stole the show for me. That was one the toughest things I have seen.
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July 7th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Does anybody feel like Joe Jackson is happy with all the attention his family is recieiving, being the “patriarch”? He couldn’t stop smiling at the BET Awards and when he’s sitting in the front of the Phantom on the way to the funeral? Just saying, creepy.
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July 7th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Get ready to have your mind blown. Ready? Here we go …
– Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02.
– Michael Jackson’s memorial was on 7/7/09 … exactly 7 years after the will was signed.
– Michael Jackson’s two biggest hits — “Black & White” and “Billie Jean” — were each #1 for 7 weeks.
– Michael Jackson’s three biggest albums — “Thriller,” “Bad” and “Dangerous” — each produced 7 top 40 hits.
– Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.
– Michael Jackson was born in 1958 … 19 + 58 = 77
– Michael Jackson died on the 25th … 2 + 5 = 7
– Michael Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name.
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handle Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
uhh…so?
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Mr Grease Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
And?
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idiot Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
ooooh so what ur sayin is… mjs favorite number was 3?
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billy idol Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
ooooh so whatt ur sayin is Michaels favorite number was 3….i get it
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Sting Idol Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 12:41 am
no, his favorite number was 5…jeez, doesn’t everyone know that? Especially you, Billy…he stole your thunder…a lot…lolz
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July 7th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I thought the ‘best’ performances (so-to-speak)were Jermaine’s rendition of ‘Smile’ and Usher’s performance. His daughters speech was most emotional part of the night.. And was it me, or did anyone else notice that at the end of Magic’s speech, he mentioned every family member, incl. mum, neices, sons, daughters, cousines etc… But NOT Joe Jackson? Interesting…
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NoNo Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Yeah I peeped that too.
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July 7th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Idk If Thats Mase!!!!!! Harlem World Knows Who Shaq Iz And His Barbershop…….. Anyone From Harlem Knows That Lol…. My Boy Just Told Me…. =\ But Maybe It Is Betha!!!!!!!
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July 7th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I’m watching Larry King now with John Mayer and they said that the Jacksons personally asked him to perform in the tribute. John said he himself didn’t know why he was chosen (We all do too John). I don’t know why people think he’s such a douchebag. He seems much cooler than Justin Timberlake’s fake self.
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mertz Reply:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:44 am
because dude is kind of bipolar. he’s a complex guy, like all people, and although he maintains that celebrity hasn’t gone to his head, it has gone to his ego definately or he would be john mayer of old schlepping away to try and get into the music business. he should give soulja boy some advice about this because here’s the dude who’s so talented he can basically kill playing guitar and has decent vocal skills if not the dynamic range, but definite range with his vocal type, but at the same time it’s like he doesn’t want the trappings that come with the success. it’s okay to be that way and say those things…but he’s no kid, like souljah boy, and there are some things that he hasn’t handled right, but he thinks he shouldn’t be judged just because of his status, but as a normal human being. well he sought out that fame, even if all he wanted to do initially was play music. he’s no stupid guy. there are traps everywhere and sometimes he gets caught up in the game. he needs to stop thinking that being a douch is funny and maybe man the hell up. i mean i am greatful for his talent, and i guess in order for me to to that i have to appreciate the dude and thank god for putting him on the earth and spreading/sharing himself through his music…but at the same time i can’t help not wanting to dislike the dude because he seems humble but appears so smug, and that pisses me off. but what does he care. i’m no one to him really. w/e. he’s joking to himself if he doesn’t just accept the beast of art and life and just move on from that. he doesn’t need to play the game the way he is. he could be smarter about the way he conducts himself sometimes too, but he’s only human. he’s no idol, and he definately needs a couple more years/decades under his belt to build a legacy. does he give back at all or do any charity work…i wouldn’t know.
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July 7th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Is it me or do his kids actually look part black now. No disrespct, I’m just saying.
The kid just might be his son.
http://protoknew.blogspotcom I’m just saying…
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mertz Reply:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:46 am
yeah my dad keeps saying the kids look black or whatever and that they share mj’s nose…but as we all know mj’s nose is fake and has gone under many reconstructions i just put that down to my pops being old and half blind and liking to believe what he wants. they look tanned…especially the girl, but they got no black in them and that’s the truth there. the little kid lol doesn’t look like them at all though. that family is lucky and needs lots of luck and love. goodluck to them and their future cause it’s all a big mess. whatever. i guess love conquers all right.
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July 8th, 2009 at 3:04 am
@protoman19….da lil does…thought it wuz just me…but who gives a fuc if dey is or not…its all about if u can define what u say u are at da end of da day…diana ross,elizabith taylor,quincy jones…no shows,but were considered real friends…just shows u how fooled by dem micheal wuz…brooke shield just may have been his only tru friend.
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Brooklyn B Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 10:43 am
brooke shield his daughter
jermain singing smile
and the whole family up there and the brother speaking about a young mike and telling him to hug his twin brother in heaven was cool, it humanized mike for those (ie fox news) that saw him more as a product then a person.
BIG UP!!!!! to Al Sharpton, im glad he spoke. your daddy wasnt strange he was under strange circumstances (i know im not saying it right) was deep.
c0-sign the WTF moment to the king children
and for those that say mike kids is too white to be his
check out quincy jones daughter rasheeda jones, u might recongnize her from the office
dont know if they his and dont care, he raised them and thats all that should matter
RIP MJ
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cousinwigs Reply:
July 9th, 2009 at 9:24 am
they were not no shows to the private memorial don’t know bout the rest but Elizabeth Taylor was set to give the eulogy there.
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July 8th, 2009 at 11:34 am
omg can y’all fcknig believe the sun just posted an article questioning that baby girls sincerety and that the family pushed her to talk and tom bout she had dry eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I swear all thats good that was the lowest I have ever seen a tabloid stoop. I am disgusted wish I could do something besides a complaint email from a us citezin that will be immediatly deleted
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billy idol Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
hmmm, love mike, but i had the same notions. his son could have at least spit the gum out.
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July 8th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I KNOW THAT JOE JACKSON NEVER CONTRIBUTED TO MIKES SUCCESS ONLY HIS DEMISE… rip MIKE
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July 8th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Al Sharpton gave a wonderful speech
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July 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
stevie’s was the best for me…he was ignored all day, but he did the best tribute. Echo any disgust about the BET “tribute” that was really sad, but what else do you expect from a channel that couldn’t even muster the energy or talent to really tackle the obama campaign or election…
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Brooklyn B Reply:
July 9th, 2009 at 10:01 am
gotta co-sign
i 4got stevie, his shit was deep
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July 9th, 2009 at 2:08 am
so i want to give it up to kenny ortega, kev urlich (i think. the grammy dude), aeg people, staples, the city of la, the fans, the family, the participants for giving him a decent memorial and none of this fake, disappointing thing (ehem bet). so it was actually mostly legit even with the controversy over the girl and what not. my dad kept telling marlon to shut up and get off the stage for breaking down (i don’t know why but like i said my dad is old. lol. he’s only a couple years older than mj though. man. can’t believe dude gave in to the shit). i bawled with brooke shields, j hud, mariah (please…her voice is just smh…what happeend to her) and trey, usehr (ugh without him breaking down like that and that classic sunglasses whip), GOTTA GIVE IT UP TO JERMAINE AND STEVIE MAN!!!!, lionel, shaheen, all the back up singers the old ones who’s been singing for him for a long time and the new ones, the dancers for the tour, the band, gosh, oh maya angelou’s lovely poem, smokey (love him), and i think that’s it. al sharpton gave a good speech too, but of course he being he, couldn’t resist…and of course people didn’t get what he meant by his comments but what can you say, some people just don’t use their brains and think about stuff but instead like to go back on old arguments/old talking points and rehash shit. he didn’t mean that mj was the only first for all black people, but that he was one of many firsts for black people, and even the nba dudes (loved mj’s speech. lol @ kfc vs grilled chicken) cosigned that sentiment, atleast mj did. uhm what else…i liked the montages, very appropriate though, lots of different sources and whoever put it together did a good job especially with the music. big thanks to katherine, randy and whoever else from the family had input. i love shaheen (lol @ barry gordy not knowing who he is), but i think i love mj’s rendition more, or even smokey’s. lol. uhm i liked barry’s speech but felt like i didn’t need a recanting of everything, but oh well gotta respect my elders and the past/what came before. i’m glad they did this for us, but me personally i think i could have done without this. it was nice to see everyone remember him in a good light mostly, but also him as a whole person, which he was, good and bad, and that the media spent most of the day covering this mostly in a positive light although there was lots of horrible news happening all over the world. oh well. that’s how the news is shaped nowadays. i mean how many soldiers died that day. but people wouldn’t know about that then would they since most coverage was all about mj. i mean he was/is the greatest, ever, so i guess it’s deserved. i don’t know though. we recorded the whole thing vhs, twice lol from various tv stations. we got all the news coverages and everything. we got old classic videos. we watched it from when it started i guess around 12 or 1 pm to 1 am or 2 am in the morning and got all the repeats. then i dug up my dad’s original thriller vinyl so i can claim it upon my dad’s death and i know my bro stole my dad’s off the wall vinyl…so that was my whole mj day. gosh. people are really lucky to have grown up in the the of motown and all this music…even if like marsalis said it wasn’t all classic gospel music but selling sex, but it’s business. sexy music/music about love and life is all the same. it doesn’t have to be spiritual to connect to the soul all the time. so like i said to my dad, what do us youngsters have to live up to in terms of our great musicians…and this always gives me pause because i don’t think there’s anything/anyone out there who i love as much as artists from the past. it’s sad. it shouldn’t be the next anything. it should be who is the future of music, who’s the future hendrix, the future marley, the future clinton, mj, etc…who’s gonna break that new ground. it’s all so sad. i wish i could see into the future and reassure myself…but that’s just greedy. i’m sure there are tonnes of people who are creating waves already even if i am not aware of them, but i will find them beingn the music lover that i am. thank you mj for being a part of the soundtrack to 3 generations of my family so that my parents could pass you on to me and my bros. thanks for sharing yourself with us. you were human too and that’s how i will remember him. gosh. i can’t believe he’s dead. i keep thinking he’s still alive. gah.
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August 26th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I would suggest putting them inside of an old pillowcase and tying a knot in the case and then putting them in your wash machine. Putting them inside the pillowcase reduces the noise level and keeps the shoe laces from becoming tangled in your machine. You can use any type of detergent (not bleach), I suggest Tide for the best results. Depending on how dirty they are you may want to add some detergent to them prior to putting them in the pillowcase/washer and let them presoak for a bit.
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