CHRIS BREEZZZZZIE has to be on this !! there is no one else that can do those MJ MOVES he is the only one that can do them… USHER is old and NE YO cant dance like that. I THINK EVERY ONE ELSE should just sing MJ songs and then they should let CHRIS BROWN end it with Smooth Criminal with the Dancers behind him, suits, The HAT like MJ wore THAT WOULD BE TIGHT!!….

Yes #75…He did beat it already & thriller…never thought about that. It could be like a Gimme Dat rendition

I could Jamie Foxx doing some very good Michael material.

And Maxwell would be the shit on ANYTHING they give him to sing for MIke. If does Mike anything like he did Al Green last year, it would not be a DULL moment in that place.

@75 I would like to see all the guys do Smooth Criminal. OOOOOHHH that would be the shiggity.Chris, NeYo, Usher, and hell Ciara could do it just as well as the guys! But Chris is going to be the main attraction.

Maxwell singing “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough” with that lovely falsetto.

@75 - Chris Brown would kill Smooth Criminal. I can picture him performing now… Even though I’m not a fan, I think he should perform.

They should let all ofthe young stars come out and do a dance tribute…Ciara, Omarion, Chris Brown, Genuwine, Usher…cuz they all were inspired by him….this would be the best performance of the night.

i believe that ciara and chris brown will also be performing…along with some old school ppl as well

WHERE HAS IT BEEN CONFIRMED THAT CHRIS BROWN WILL SHOW UP?
I MEAN DOES THIS MEAN IF HE DOES A GOOD PERFORMANCE ALL WIL BE FORGIVEN FOR WHAT HE DID TO RIHANNA? HE SHOULD NOT PROFIT FROM SOMEONES DEATH

I knw people like to hate on Ashanti but I think she could do ‘rock with you’…I remember Ashanti doin this before on the BET awards and it was great! It would be sooooooooo ill if SWV performed Human Nature! That remix of Right There was ill! AAAAaaaw, sooooooooo many ideas. Insane! They should seriously make an entire show dedicated to MJ. I dont want to see any Single Ladies performance, Miss Independent performance or anything right now….JUst Purely Michael Jackson! Michael Jackson? YES, MICHAEL JACKSON!

As much as I despise Chris Brown, he should perform. *Damn I feel dizzy for saying that*. Anyway, he would do a wonderful job performing “THRILLER” *had to capitalize that ish*. As long has he dont bust out in tears performing the song since we all know how much Michael influnced that boy.

*Ok, I need to lie down now*.

@Tiff.Will. [CL's "BeyStan"]

You are such a big hypocrite! You are telling people not to get upset about tacky comments about Mike when you be on here about to pop a blood vessel if someone says something bad about beyonce’s tack head a$$! Girl sit down!
Then you say other people are hypocrites for talking bad about Mike when he was alive then wanna cry when he dies but your same fake a$$ beyonce is the main person that was talking sh!t about the jacksons!! now she wanna show up and pay tribute? b!tch please! You need to check yourself miss beystan before you try to tell someone else about commenting on here You are just as fake as beyonce!

LOL @ 86,
I know how you feel! You know dude is great when you cant stand his guts but know he has to do a tribute to MJ. Its a fact! No other punk, not Usher or Omarion could possibly do a dance performance like Mike than Chris. I hate building this nig’s ego but its true! But for the vocal arrangements…NeYo has to do a MJ tribute. Whether its ‘Remember the Times’, ‘You are not alone’, ‘Rock With you’ , Human Nature, or any other classic Michael Jackson slow jam will have to be NEYO. I am confident with that!

Here in nyc there have been many tributes. I went to one on Thursday with my husband and it was incredible, there were a number of celebs there, no camera’s, no autograph hounds,
just the love of his music. one after another people just came on to the stage and sung their fav MJ song. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place.

It would be ill if Chris and Ciara did Scream! While Chris has MJ moves…Ciara is like a modern Janet so it would sooooooooooooooo well! Especially with that performance they did last year on the BET awards? Ciara and Chris with Scream would set it off.

I also even think that Ri-Ri could do ‘Wanna Be Startin Sumthin’. Especially with that part she did in ‘Please Dont Stop The music’! Aaaaaaaw, just sooooooo many ideas! I know it is short notive but they better pull this ish out right! I mean its Michael Jackson for christ sake!!

I think Chris should do Smooth Criminal! Especially with that ‘Gimme That’ video. So many freakin ideas I am telling you!

@ *~*LADY_LOVE

THANK YOU.
IT’S GOOD TO KNOW OTHERS APPRECIATE HIM AS MUCH AS I DO. THOSE THAT DON’T GET IT..OH WELL. F*CK ‘EM!
♥♥I LOVE YOU MICHAEL♥♥

I’m glad someone already got @ Tiff Will… that “you never know” comment is just stupid.
c’mon, NO ONE will EVER even compare to MJ. all u youngns only remember MJ for the scandal - not for the music… he broke barriers, ppl… he practically CREATED the blueprint that all of these musicians now follow - dance sequences, music videos w/concepts, even breaking away from the boyband and becoming THE solo artist… he was able to make u dance AND think w/his lyrical content. the ultimate humanitarian… have gave himself for US… get it together ppl… he was and still is considered somewhat of a demigod. just ask ur parents…

that being said, if Chris is gonna make a comeback it HAS to be with this MJ tribute. thats the first thing I thought when I heard of the tribute… let’s face it - no other performer out right now can do MJ true justice (performance-wise) as Chris can. and this is his only moment that allows ppl to forget all of his troubles and enjoy him perform. everyone will be caught up in remembering MJ… its truly now or never for Chris.

@ 84….i totally agree
i dont care if CB’s the ONLY one that’s closest to dancing like MJ (RIP)
he must not make a comeback through someone’s loss…like wth?
BET better wake up….CB does not deserve to be giving such a huge role….OMG
im utterly disgusted…..this is practically an insult
using MJ’s death as an excuse to gain public respect again…..well, i for one would never forget he’s a good for nothing woman beater….
im not a rihanna fan btw, i just cant stand losers like CB

@ MISSJORDAN

What you said is soo true.

That is nice..HE was an icon, even though he was a weirdo..Bless his heart.. He will be missed and loved for his music over the years. WE all grew up with him over the years…Well this all takes the spotlight off Governor Sanford……

I mean why should we let this piece of scum (who judging by one particiular TMZ photo nearly tried to kill someone !) have anything to do with a living legend i mean everyone is so forgiving towards him it seems but lets see how you feel when your sister, friend, daughter gets beaten to a pulp he should not even show his face.

I don’t want Chris Brown at the show, so forget about the stage.
That woman beater is not going to use MJ’s death to rehabilitate his sorry ass.

Miss Jordan, STFU and keep the focus.

@ Steupz

You can focus on kissing my a$$! I was talking to one fake female on here trying to tell people how to feel about Mike so you can fall back. What I said doesn’t concern you. Now YOU Stfu!

@ Nothing But Love

Thank you!

There you go again.
Do you have anything on the show or MJ to say?
If not, go buy a purse and stimulate the economy. Anything but lookin’ for shit talk.

MAN I’M CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THIS WILL TURN OUT. THIS IS SUCH SHORT NOTICE. I HOPE BET CAN PULL IT OFF. PEOPLE WON’T HAVE ANY REAL TIME TO REHEARSE AND DO CHOREOGRAPHY. IT WILL BE RUSHED. MICHAEL JACKSON WAS A PERFECTIONIST. I HOPE THEY MAKE HIM PROUD.

JT N BEYONCE SHOULD NOT EVEN BE IN THE LINE UP AFTER HUMILIATING THE JACKSONS….ESP JT…U KNOW MIKE LOVE JANET..I SAID IT B4 N ILL SAY IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!! BUT THIS IS LAME ASS BET……

@ Steupz
Ok you must need some attention. I said wtf I needed to say. I guess you don’t read well but I said it doesn’t concern you ok b!tch? I’m not going back and forth with your dumb a$$ all day.

DGirl… what you wrote I can agree with, but there are artistes you just can’t omit from an event like this, and Beyonce and JT fall into that category. Bot both of them would be watching from the seats if it were up to me.

@104

How did Beyonce humiliate the jackson

1. I dont care what nobody got to say, they both planned that stuff
2. Can yall Get off what Bey said, Obviously the jacksons were no offeneded. SO MINE YOUR DAMN BUSINESS

lmmfao

chris brown better be up there.fck the bullshidd.if beyonce doinq it then ciara better be there aswell.

I alot of people are just talking about the yound artist that should be performing but I think they need to bring back some old school artist on this one also like Boys 2 men, Mariah Carey, Mary JB, Faith Evens, New Edition, Whitney Houston, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Tyrese, Ginuwine, etc shoot they made ways for the people yal talking about like Chris, Beyonce, Usher, Ciara…Now I am not saying that they shouldnt have new school I just think they should be a mix of both , I mean they is more to music then just the artist now and Michael has been around for a long time so it is only fitting that they try to mix in a little of everyone that came after him.

No matter what the artists of today have said or done..they’ve ALL been inspired by MJ. So just remember they are dedicating this show to MJ and his legacy and who cares what CB did or what JT and Beyonce may have said or done..yall missing the point. Its about paying tribute to the man who opened doors and broke down barriers. Its just one night so after that, Im sure many can go back to disliking whoever.

*********PLEASE BEYONCE SANG A MICHEAL JACKSON BALLED, the the dancing to cici and chris brown. AND I DONT GIVE A FLYING FART, CHRIS BROWN BETTA BRING IT, WOMAN BEATER OR NOT. WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES, I FORGAVE HIM BUT IF HE DONT BRING IT, OH HELL NAW

TiffanyJ I’m hoping they have a wide variety of artists there tomorrow as well. I really dont care who performs just as long as they do whatever song well. Period.

CB isnt the closest to MJ
CBs music isnt even classic or timeless
He doesnt have 1 dope video

Or 1 classic album
Hes only the hottest singer to young females
CB is for the easily entertained
He shouldnt touch MJs music
Sorry

Folks at bet are sellouts so expect CB to perform

CB isnt the closest to MJ
CBs music isnt even classic or timeless
He doesnt have 1 dope video
Or 1 classic album
Hes only the hottest singer to young females
CB is for the easily entertained
He shouldnt touch MJs music
Sorry……………………………………….??? Don’t be sorry man, you’re speaking the truth. I think the saddest sight thing right now in the wake of his death will be the inevitable ‘Tribute’ performances that will only serve to hammer home that Greatness really did die yesterday… let the likes of Neyo and Chris Brown have their careers but don’t dare tout them as worthy replacements for the Best. Those mediocrely talented wannabes have forever been paying ‘homage’ i.e. biting left, right and center the Legacy of the Greatest Entertainer who Ever Lived Inc. throughout their careers. It’s just those too young to remember MJ at his best who eat up their plagiarism like it’s fresh. Those championing Chris Brown as MJ’s natural successor, hoping he’ll get his Redemption piggy-backing on the back of this tragedy need their heads testing. Those acts despite being good imitators of better artists, will never hope to match what MJ achieved in terms of charisma, uber talent, ORIGINALITY, likeability and critical acclaim. In fact, if they truly are ’so inspired’ by Michael Jackson then why is their music so awful? MJ was an ambassador on so many levels and lastly, shouldn’t be cheapend by lazy comparison to unworthy noughties artists

COMMENT WRITTEN BY “TEFLON BOY” ON THE OTHER M.J. POST BUT I PUT IT HERE BECAUSE IT’S TRUE!!!!

MY PICKS:

Alicia Keys & Ashanti- “Rock Wit U” (Ashanti did that remix set one award show)
Beyonce- “Never Can Say Goodbye”/ “I Can’t Help It”
Boys II Men- “It Say Hard To Say Goodbye” (Video Tribute in background)
Chris Brown- “Smooth Criminal”/ “Thriller”
Ciara- “Remember The Time”
Ginuwine- “In Da Closet?”
Justin Timberlake- “They Way You Make Me Feel”
Mariah Carey- “I’ll Be There”
Maxwell: “You Are Not Alone”/“Liberian Girl?”
Monica- “PYT” (Remixed from “All Eyes On Me”) along with R. Kelly –irony
NeYo- “Billie Jean”/“Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough”
Rihanna: “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin” (Remixed from “Please Don’t Stop the Music”)
Robin Thicke- “Human Nature” with SWV guest appearance
Usher & JT- “Beat It”
Usher- “Dirty Diana”
Everyone- “We Are the World”

I need to be seeing Chris Brown and Ciara in this!

Why are they rushing to do a tribute? Is it they want to be one of the first ones to air a MJ tribute? I think BET’s heart is in the right place, but maybe not the mind. You can’t throw together a tribute to Michael Jackson for a show that airs Sunday, when he passed the previous Thursday. His tribute should not be rushed. They still could’ve dedicated the show to him, did a montage, and have someone get up there and say some words. I think after you do some planning, and put together a stellar tribute, you have the tribute, which hold Michael’s name, not the name of the BET Awards. While I truly hope it turns out great, and they are able to pull together somewhat of a decent line up (My vision of a good one differs greatly from the ones I’ve seen suggested here, but we all have our different opinions), I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a good tribute but not the best, because I’m sure their will be many, but those would have included time and great planning.

Michael Jackson was such a pure soul. What saddens me the most is how people used and mistreated him. He had a purpose here on earth to better the world.He will truly be missed.

NONE OF THE PEOPLE YOU ALL IDOLISE ON HERE WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO MICHAEL JACKSON. THE KING OF POP IS WHO HE WAS. EVERYONE ELSE IS A WANNABE MICHAEL IMITATION. YOU ALL STAN ON HERE FOR MEDIOCRE ARTISTS BUT MAKE JOKES ABOUT THE GREATEST. THEY ALL WISH THEY COULD BE ON HIS LEVEL. YOU YOUNGSTERS ON HERE MAKE ME LAUGH TALKING ABOUT USHER, NE-YO, CHRIS, AND ALL THE OTHER WANNABES. NONE OF THEM ARE ORIGINAL. THEY ARE ALL JUST WATERED DOWN IMITATIONS OF THE REAL THING. MICHAEL WAS DOING THINGS 20 YEARS AGO THAT THESE YOUNG BOYS ARE DOING NOW. ONLY HE DID IT BETTER.

I’m not too sure Timberlake will be there anyway, he’s in London at the moment watching Wimbledon

Realest, I get what you’re saying, but my father said the same thing about Michael Jackson in comparison to James Brown.
Artistes are there to be imitated and their music innovated upon.

Sure these artistes aren’t on the same level, but that’s not a reason for them not to have fans. Even at his absolute peak of popularity, there were Prince fans mouthing off on MJ.
People like what they like.

@4. Kaylonie…

Usually, I dont comment directly towards ignorant people over the internet because they dont listen. BUT, if you dont want to hear about it, why are you spending your time clicking on link to view this page, and then taking the time to comment. You just want attention from someone? Well here ya… Now I believe it’s naptime little one… go take your nap. K?

@ JOJA86

THAT WOULD BE HOT! GOOD PICKS!!!
OMG YOU HAVE MY MAN MAXWELL SINGING LIBERIAN GIRL! YESSSSSSS!!!!
THAT IS A PERFECT FIT!

hands down chris brown for sure. its going to be very sad because, its still so hard to believe. words cant even explain what he really meant to all of us, black brown yellow, white, green whatever color or creed. we in america should have showed him much more love because without a doubt he love us. until america started pickin on him. he was a kid at heart in so misunderstood. we owe him the best tribute at least give him that. because his heart was so soft in when people take kindness as a sign of weakness its a terrible thing. the reason he spent so much time in other countries is because america can be so mean and judgemental to ther own. in will kiss everybody else ass. this bet will be bitter sweet. make michael proud he’s watching us. we love you mike. sorry for everything. thank you for everything. rest now because god showed us he love you best.

STEUPZ THAT IS A DISTURBING PICTURE FIRST OF ALL. LOL.

MICHAEL WAS INSPIRED BY JAMES BROWN AND JACKIE WILSON IT’S TRUE BUT HE MADE WHAT HE DID HIS OWN. HE DID NOT IMITATE AND SAMPLE THE HELL OUT OF THEM LIKE PEOPLE DO MICHAEL. HE WAS ORIGINAL. HE WAS INNOVATIVE. HE CREATED. THAT’S WHAT AN “ARTIST” IS SUPPOSED TO DO. YOU CAN’T GO AROUND SINGING OTHER PEOPLE’S SONGS AND COPYING THEIR EVERY MOVE AND CALL YOURSELF AN ARTIST. YOU DON’T GET ANY RESPECT THAT WAY. WRITE YOUR OWN. MAKE YOUR OWN. CREATE YOUR OWN. MICHAEL DID ALL OF THAT.

dang #117 thats a really tight lineup you named. I really hope BET steps it up with this show cuz they really did rush and put this together fast.

Lol…

Can’t disagree with your assessment. There really have been artistes who seem to just copy him without any originality to their work, but I wonder if it’s really that, or MJ’s level was so high that he just covers everything.

The dude even incorporated hip-hop into pop long before everyone else. And I was surprised to hear Chuck D (speaking on the BBC) saying Michael influenced him.

Chris brown is performing!!! I’m so happy!!!

Im so sick of people making this about chris brown, its so much bigger than him right. This is about mj not anybody else. For those dumbass people out there who think chris is just using this as a opportunity need to go sit the fuck down. Everyone knew he loved mj.

If Beyonce is part of the tribute I will shoot my TV. She will fuck up any MJ song with her screaming.

I didn’t even include Diana, Stevie Wonder, Wade Robson, and all the older folks. Hope they can make it… Too many options…unexpected surprises. Hope the appearances/support is crazy

It didn’t say that Bey was performing, just that she will say how he influenced her like in her Get Me Bodied performance with the whole robot thing. She was already scheduled before he died so they can’t do too much about it. If Chris Brown, Usher, and Ne-yo aren’t in this tribute, then BET will have failed Michael.
RIP King of Pop
No one can touch your talent or your influence.

I think robin thicke should perform human nature

I think Chris brown Should Do A Tribute..

To ALL thoe persons saying Chris Brown needs to fall back.. I want you to read more often and watch the news more often and realise that the Judge told Rihanna the Order applies to her also and she Must stay away from him as well..

A judge does not say that to a victim, it is said to someone who actively Contributes to a fight… “Ready to Testify my Foot”.. CRAP!!!

megan…hell naw! are you high????? he sounds terrible live!!

I think Chris Brown Should Do A Tribute..

To ALL thoe persons saying Chris Brown needs to fall back.. I want you to read and watch the news more often and realise that the Judge told Rihanna the Order applies to her also and she Must stay away from Chris as well..

A judge does not say that to a Victim, it is said to someone who actively Contributes to a fight… “Ready to Testify my Foot”.. CRAP!!!

#84 R.I.P - Stop Judging

#94 URGH - You were not there and you don’t know the facts of what happened ok. All we know is that Rihanna started the fight and Chris finished it!! So Put a Lid on It.

#98 STEUPZ - Have mercy on you…

#114 PLZ - No one ever said that Chris Brown is the next Michael Jackson, it is just Unanimous that Chris would do a really good tribute… U Silly Rabbit!

#117 JOJA86 - You are Obviously Tone Deaf, everyone knows Rihanna Cannot sing WELL and should NOT be put on any list to do a tribute and embrass herself & BET as she normally does… SHAME ON U FOR SUGGESTING THAT!!!

All that aside I hope the show will be good, more people will tune to the BET Awards this Sunday due to MJ’s passing!!!

Okay I dont even watch BET but I will most CERTAINLY be checking it out sunday, all for my baby Michael. I LOVE YOU MJ….WE REPPING SO HARD FOR YOU HERE IN DETROIT……I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW BEAUTIFUL THE SKY LOOKed THE DAY YOU PASSED….I COULD TRULY SEE THAT HEAVEN WAS HAVING A BIG CELEBRATION FOR YOU :,( :,( :,( OOOH IM GONNA MISS HIM SO.
I always had <MJ back….THE MEDIA IS GARBAGE…AND ONLY STILL WANT TO SLANDER HIS NAME…HIS FANS WILL NEVER GIVE IN TO SUCH FOLLY AND ENVY.

I thought he sounded good live, well if not him maxwell

And prince should do dirty diana

I hope BET comes up with something good. I mean this is such short notice. They should wait to give a tribute. Everybody is throwing MJ tributes together like they have to no time to do it and it has to be right now! SMH MJ NEVER threw just anything together. He took his time and made sure it was perfect!

BIG UPS TO CL FOR CELEBRATING MICHAEL :,(

BET Sucks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hYMUCuodv4

Micheal will always be the KING OF POP!!!! WILL MISS HIM.

#136 You lack intelligence…I know Rihanna isn’t a great singer…the fact that she sampled his music…I feel like everyone needs to do a lil’ snippet in the tribute..it’s MY pick. Never would I suggest Ashanti or Rihanna if this came down to singing. This isn’t a talent showcase of who can do the best, sing better,etc….it’s paying homage..she can do her freakin’ song and remix it..show his influence. Not like she will…simmer down, calm your nerves, breathe and walk around. SHAME ON YOU FOR GETTING HYPE. The end.

I SEE PEOPLE STILL HAVEN’T STOPPED HATING AS I PREDICTED SO BACK TO SQUARE ONE FOR ME. STILL SAYING WHO CAN AND CANNOT SING WHILE ALL ALONG TELLING PEOPLE WHO THEY CAN AND CANNOT TALK ABOUT.

I SEE SOMEONE SPEAKING ILL ABOUT MARIAH CAREY AND TELLING PEOPLE TO STOP TALKING SMACK ABOUT CHRIS BROWN.

LET’S HOPE ALL CHRIS DOES IS DANCE BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW CHRIS CAN’T SING. HE SOUNDS LIKE HE IS A CONSTIPATED LITTLE BOY. HE CAN DANCE BUT SINGING IS NOT HIS FORTE. HE IS THE MALE CIARA.

@110: I totally agree with you. While some of the people they have chosen can do the dance moves, MJ could also sing and some of these young artist will not do the man justice.

BET I really hope this tribute doesn’t turn into a freaking embarrasment for MJ, his fans, his Family, and BET. This is rather last minute, don’t just throw stuff together. I even heard JayZ was performing, whats he gonna do? We need to be considering people like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Diana Ross, a lot of the “OLD SCHOOL SINGERS.” I mean Beyonce is popular but we talking about Michael Jackson. I think Usher, Chris Brown, and Justin Timberlake are good picks but we need to get better people to go with them.

Hopefully BET will honor him after this with a great performance dedicated to only him. I know its kind of last minute and they want to show RESPECT but the awards show is Sunday.

Also did u guys see what Liza Manelli said that MJ confided in her all the time, they were really close and she’s glad people are paying tribute to him now because their going to be shocked after the autopsy results are revealed. I wonder what she’s talking about!!!

LOL @ the people saying CIARA should sing ANY MICHAEL JACKSON SONG!!!!! … what the hell?

I cant wait to see Chris perform. he’s gonna kill it! you better NOT dissapoint me Chris.. Im rooting for you!