RIP.MJ We love you..

looking forward to it.

i’m still in disbelief…

Should be good, I hope they do justice even thou they haven’t had much time with all the acts included !

Dang!!! I was so close to being first.

Anyways, is anyone other than me tired of hearing about him being dead…or how great he was when he was alive? I know some or most of y’all might think that’s wrong, but I was so tired after about the first 10 minutes!!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS and then they need a real Tribute show just for him! Can’t wait…ugh make me proud! I need these celebs to rip off Michael Jackson like they never did before!

I’m looking forward to Chris Brown’s set…he first came to mind then Usher. Those 2 do the best to me Ginuwine better be there, (not sure about Omarion), etc. There should be a medley of all the folks who sampled his songs

BET’s highest ratings yet..MTV better air this ish too!

thats going to be soooooo beautiful!!!!!! i stilll cant belive this!!!!!
im kind of still hurting a lil bit!!!!! but his in a way better place then this!!

This well SUPER INTERESTING! Especially it being completely last minute! I wonder if Chris Brown is goin to pop out of no where and do a performance! As much as I cannot stand him….there is no other performing that are capable to move like Mike! Gosh, I know that fuels to his ego (not the GOOD one).*smh*

That is great! They owe this man ALOT!

I’ll definitely tune in to see that.

This will be SUPER INTERESTING! Especially it being completely last minute! I wonder if Chris Brown is goin to pop out of no where and do a performance! As much as I cannot stand him…. no other performer is capable to move like Mike! Gosh, I know that fuels his ego (not the GOOD one).*smh*

Bee will do it great for you MJ!

(L)

CHRIS BROWN NEED TO DO THE TRIBUTE

@ #12…I totally agree!! No one will do it better.

Finally they have an actual comedian host and we all know Jaime is crazy!!!!

@Kaylonie:

We sistas nah HA….!!! Amen I heard that!l. No disrepect but I’m tired of hearing it too. And personally, I too feel if they should only let Chris Brown do the tribute…OR just Motown artist….because they don’t, it’s going to be a utter MESS!

They need not just pay homeage to him they need to do a tribute with Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Neyo, Mariah - they could really do it real big.

Beyonce-ill Be Their
Ne-Yo- Beat It
Chris Brown- of course thriller

Hopefully
Ciara-Human Nature-her soft vocal would make it believable
Maxwell-Never can say goodbye

bey is gonna rip the stage!!!

@4 Kaylonie,

I have a suggestion. Ignore the sites that aren’t tired of talking about him and how much he meant to them.

I mean, I never met the man, and never got into his music like that, but I can respect the influence he had over our culture, and if people are so saddened by his death and consider it a personal loss, I can respect that too.

CHRIS BROWN is hands down the best to do the tribute. He is the youngest and he is closer to Mike’s move than anyone else. That Thriller tribute he did in Europe for Mike - was the bomb. He has plead guilty and he has his sentence. BET needs don’t need to be judge and jury. He should be performing - point, blank, period

@ KAYLONIE

YOU KNOW WHAT..STFU! THE MAN JUST DIED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO. HELL NAW WE’RE NOT TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT IT AND IF YOU ARE THAT’S TOO BAD! THAT’S MICHAEL F*CKING JACKSON YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT. YOU MUST BE YOUNG AS HELL TO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MAN MEANS TO SOME PEOPLE. YOU SHOULD PRAY NOBODY GETS “TIRED” OF HEARING ABOUT YOU AFTER 10 MINUTES WHEN YOUR TIME COMES TO LEAVE THIS WORLD. SMH.

@ksh, i was with you until you lost me with JT..he needs to sit this one out.. i am sure it will be good and really hope chris is there and does a stella performance..BET awards are really going to be bitter sweet..RIP MJ.. hope you are finally resting now..

Love MJ damn I still cant believe he’s gone. Loved his music since I was a Kid. Been rocking to his music before his death and always will.

Mariah - I’ll Be There (of course)

Bey - Never Can Say Goodbye

Alicia Keys - I Wanna Rock WIthchu

Neyo - Billie Jean & Beat It

Justin - The Way You Make Me Feel

Usher - Man in the Mirror

Chris Brown bringing up the end with “Thriller”

Whole host of celebs with Lionel Richie “We Are the World”

#7. Chris Brown is performing..

I just hope BET come correct, it should be a good show anyway.

And apparently that boy Evan Chandler the one who accused MJ the first time of molestion said that he was lying.

@21 WTF

Mike really respected JT and know he and Janet had their issues but Mike had only good things to say about Justin. And JT has the talent for sure. But I know he and Janet got some sour grapes so I can why he should maybe sit this one out.

By the way i hope JT doesn’t preform i haven’t forgotten the way he threw Janet to the wolves after the whole superbowl incident. He needs to sit this one out..

Janet knew that tittie was coming out, she should have just apologized and kept it moving. No big deal. We all are responsible for our on actions. She could have said “oh no I don’t want to do that” - but i LOVE Janet cause she likes to push the evenlope at times. I ain’t mad at her or JT - I rocks with both of them.

Yes #24!

Mimi definitely should do “I’ll Be There”

Justin - The Way You Make Me Feel fits him

Usher - Man in the Mirror

Chris Brown bringing up the end with “Thriller”….Ciara “Remember the time” Egypt theme

I agree with whole host of celebs with Lionel Richie “We Are the World” and maybe everyone who sampled his music to come out. A video tribute with Boys II Men “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye”

Iono if I want Diddy & them to perform this tribute song they have out. Wonder who/what will open up

Ummm wasn’t Beyonce JUST talkin slick about the Jackson family not too long ago? Making those Rude and ridiculous comments about the Jackson’s? And how her father didn’t use her to get famous

And now she wants to “pay tribute”? What a hypocrite & Fraud. I’m sure she’ll be up there crying her crocodile tears like she wasn’t just talkin greezy about his fam. She needs to sit her disrespectful, ignorant a$$ down somewhere

Seems like the ones who stuck their nose to the Jacksons are the ones who might perform..such “hypocritical i need publicity every time bitches” Justin and Bey should sit down if them two, since I’m hearing they performing.

And yeah MJ said nothing but good things until all that happened.Be time effective ok?

People gonna see it as being hypocritical anyways if them two perform.I know I am..they only using it to get pub.

@29

Ciara would be good for Remember the Times. That would be the shit. BET better come correct with this.

@ 29 Mimi definitely should do “I’ll Be There”

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Beyonce should do I’ll Be their, i think her runs would be beautiful.

MIMI should do a soft songs, i dont think her voice as fragile as it is can handle it.

i think Bey should do her song “Sweet Dreams” then go into “Beat It” if you’ve ever heard them, they sound SOO similar and the transition would be CRAZY! have the crowd on their feets and everything.

@ peachezzz

Co-sign 100%. I don’t even see how someone could have the nerve to say something like that. All these celebs people are naming cb, bey, neyo, jt, etc wouldn’t even be where they are if it wasn’t for MJ. He changed the face of music, opened doors for other black artists, made people step their game up when it came to music videos. And yes you can thank MJ for all the black faces you now see on MTV. That’s because of him. He was the first. So Kaylonie you need to respect a legend and icon when you see one. If you’re tired just go do something else but next time keep comments like that to yourself at a time like this. It’s too soon hun.

#23 Ksh I completely agree with that lineup. Mariah mos def needs to do Ill be there. Each time I think of that song I tear up and nobody can do that song like her. She already redid it so its fitting.
Ahh man Ima dude and I can already tell Ima be crying watching this tomorrow lol. Im already setting my dvr for this one. RIP MJ we all love you man!

BEYONCE PAYED A TRIBUTE TO MICHEAL JACKSON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucPo2wMtiZo

“TURN UR SPEAKERS DOWN, THE VID IS VERY LOUD”

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AT HER CONCERT IN PHILLY LAST NIGHT

@31

Agreed. Maybe back in the DAY Mariah could pull it off but now..not so much.

Anyway, I can’t wait to see it. I know it would be wonderful. Much love to Michael.

@20 just like you have your opinion of how much he meant to people,others have their opinions…

i loved michael jackson’s music and understand the influence that he had on not just the music industry or the black community but just the world as a whole….but my thing is,i hate how people treat others after they’ve passed…

when this man was alive,he was treated HORRIBLY by the same people who are claiming to be so heartbroken over it..he was called every negative name in the book…and it just saddens me how now everybody loves him because he’s gone…

as for the BET Awards,because its dedicated to michael,thats why i will be watching,im expecting Chris Brown and Usher to give a good show…

AKeys could do “I Want You Back” easily.

I thinnk Bey would kill “Never Can Say Goodbye”

Mariah is the ONLY one I want to hear, besides Michael, sing “I’ll Be There” - that’s just my opinion. I think she could tune those pipes up for this one tribute.

If Chris Brown ain’t in it then it ain’t gonna live up to the full potential of a REAL MJ TRIBUTE. I’m sorry but BET would have failed big time on this one if they don’t get Chris.

CHRIS BROWN IS GONNA PERFORM SO IT SHOULD BE GOOD!

how is BET GONNA HAVE BEYONCE DO THAT SHIT AFTER SHE TALK SHIT BOUT HIS FAMILY IN THE MAGAZINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOULD BE A FUCKIN SHAME!!!!!!!! FUCK BEYONCE….

@40

Good cause I was about to send a lil letter to Miss Debra Leevil…lol

n yall throwin TIMBERLAKE IN THERE….HELL NAW…THIS MAN HUMILIATED JANET N U KNOW MIKE LOVE HIS SISTER….BLANT DISRESPECT N HE AINT HAD DA NERVE TO SAY SORRY SO HE CAN SAV HIS ASS…MTV DAMN NEAR DIDNT WANT TO SHOW ANOTHER JANET VIDEOOO….

My heart hurts so badly because of MJ’s passing. I wish the media would respect his family’s privacy and leave them alone. The media is to blame for how bad his reputation was ruined. I know the constant negativity that came from them contributed to the downward spiral of Michael. Imagine if everyday people were saying things about you? That you were the rebuttal of people’s jokes. I don’t think anyone commenting could handle that. The media was so caught up in Michael’s personal life that they completely forgot what he stood for as a person and entertainer. He wasn’t a child molester or the “guy that lost his black card.” He was the greatest entertainer EVER, and every knuckle head out there today owes him for paving the way for him. You look at all of these kids like Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Usher.. all wanting to be someone they could NEVER amount to.

The world lost such a great talent. I don’t think people will ever heal from this. People grew up with Michael! They are his childhood! RIP Michael.

I would love for chris brown to do it, really a positive aspect on his comback from his past few months of DRAMA

@*~*lady_love

I do agree but at the same time you need to realize that not EVERYONE likes mourning over the dead. It may take some people weeks, months, or even years to get over this while it may take others hours or 1 day. However, some people don’t like to mourn and think about something so tragic for too long. I do believe that Kaylonie could’ve been more respecful but I also understand where he/she is coming from. It does seem like Michael has been taking over the Earth over the past few days - which I totally understand - but some people may not. Everyone is different. You may feel like multiple posts of him, shows, videos, music, and talking of him is the right way to show respect for this legend’s passing while others are moreso to the point with it. Like “okay, he died and we are all very sad for losing one of the greatest entertainers of all time but can we move it right along”. You may not be one of those people.

It’s like, as soon as someone passes away, THEN people want to respect that person and say good things about that person. Weren’t half of the people on here talking trash about his outfit and face the other day? I mean really, it is so SAD that it takes someone to die for people to realize how great they were and respect them. SMH

GET MARIAH CAREY TO DO HER REMAKE OF MICHAEL’S “ILL BE THERE”…………………………………………….

@ Tete
You should direct that comment to the one talking about being tired of hearing about Michael already. Not Peachezzz. If he was treated poorly in life, can’t he at least be shown some respect in death? I can’t speak for people who treated him that way but some of us have been MJ fans since childhood. He represents an entire era of our lives. Some on here can’t understand that. They are already here making this about Chris Brown and others. Who won’t even accomplish a fraction of what MJ did in his lifetime. The gravity of MJ’s influence has been lost on this younger generation.

@37

THANK YOU!

The same people claiming to be so teary-eyed and heart broken are the same ones who talked so much CRAP about him on a DAILY basis.

It is so pathetic to know that it takes a person to die for others to show respect and realize their greatness. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind to hearing ALL these nice things being said about him..NOW!

@46 do u honestly think MIMI can sang the that song now. Be serious, she would be struggling worser than she normally does

JUST shut the FUCK UP #4!. If u have nothing postive to say why r u commenting? This is the LEAST anyone can do for the most influential man this entertainment industry has EVER known. point. blank. period!

looking forward to it!

@ Tiff Will

I hear you but you are talking to someone who respects and admires MJ as an artist, a man, a humanitarian..not just after his death but very much so when he was alive. I own every song he ever made. Even when he was with the Jackson 5. So no I won’t just move it right along. If someone feels we should then perhaps that person shouldn’t be on a freaking post about MJ don’t you think? I mean some things are better left unsaid.

@46

“They are already here making this about Chris Brown and others. Who won’t even accomplish a fraction of what MJ did in his lifetime”

_____________________________________________________________________

Sweatheart, unless your name is Jesus Christ I suggest you stop claiming what other artist’s musical career will get to. Now I’m not saying Chris Brown is the next Michael Jackson but to say the he, along with others, will not accomplish a fraction of what MJ has is just rediculous. None of us knows the future. I mean for example, ALL OF US thought ‘Rihanna’ was a one hit wonder with “Pon de Replay” but look how far she’s gotten. So, never say never. Many people have the potential to be an amazing artist - maybe not like MJ - but close to it. It is all in how they set themselves up and apart from the rest of the crowd.

& also Tiff Will
It would be interesting to see how you would feel about people being tired of hearing about the person dying if that person was Beyonce. Hmmm..food for thought.

@50..

Yeah, I agree.

It shouldn’t have been said.

Okay CL keeps changing the numbers. My comment on #60 was directed to Lady_Love#57

@59..lady_love

I never said I was tired of hearing about MJ. I’m just saying, you need to realize that not everyone was such a fan like you were and not everyone mourned for more than 2 days. Kaylonie’s comment was highly heartless but hey, we all have opinions don’t we.

Now if that had been Beyonce I would say the same thing to myself. I may not be GLAD to see someone say that but on the other hand, I would need to understand that not everyone loves Beyonce like I do.

@Lady_Love

I’m glad you can be mature about this.

@ Tiff Will

I can tell by this conversation that you’re much younger than I am. Honestly just the fact that you’re using Rihanna as an example tells me all I need to know about your lack of comprehension of the records MJ has broken. Over 100 million sold of 1 album is something that just doesn’t happen nowadays. I don’t have to be jesus christ to know that. Donating over $300 million to charity is something that only a select few people could ever do. I don’t have to be jesus christ to know that either. So when I speak of what he accomplished I’m not just referring to on the stage but what he has done for people all across the globe. You ended your sentence with “not like MJ but close to it”…which is the same as the point I made. So I don’t get why you feel the need to try to argue me down. It really isn’t necessary.

I’m sorry, but y’all actin like Beyonce can do everyDAMNthing.. just stfu

Mariah been performing “i’ll be there” for years and years, yet some sayin she shouldn’t sing it because her voice ain’t what it used to be? It’s really not all about the best vocal performance at this point. This is about people who really should be / really want to be paying tribute to michael. Obviously beyonce will do something, but don’t try to slam people who knew michael and have actually performed with him before. These stans are DISGUSTING.

Any comment or statement from Chris Tucker? He was one of the 1st ppl I thought of when the news of Mike broke…hope he’s OK…..poor thing…..

CHRIS BROWN MAY MAKE A COMEBACK!!! i can feel it in my bones U KNOW HE THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN DANCE SO CANT WAIT

I’m glad everyone is a BET exec on of a sudden on blogs. BET already chose the performers and YOU will watch regardless! Stop messing up this post dragging people’s name down. Many celebs are fans of Michael Jackson and I find it stupid people think they can judge their “degree of fan-ness” (lol) on here. I’m sure Mike would appreciate anyone paying homage regardless if it seems hypocritical or not to you…point is they’re STILL honoring him. There is a bigger picture and folks are working together during these sad times. Beyonce,etc were ALREADY performing no matter how you feel…they revamped their set to honor Mike. Please let’s just celebrate talent and folks trying to do what they do best/get paid for in attempts to remember this man.

#65 I said Mariah Carey should do “Ill Be There” and I’m a Bee fan…it only makes sense. Don’t generalize (althought I’m not a stan) lol. Always a few that seem extreme in every fanbase

#65

How is it disgusting to want someone who can sing the song. Your right, beyonce cant do everything. You would rather have someone who would ruin the song or someone who will sing their heart out. Like i said Mimi should do something that would make her voice sound beautiful. SMDH

Yeah I wasn’t really thinkin the aspect of “Oh she gonna tear that song up” or “oh she is going be doing all kinds of runs” I just wanted Mariah to do b/c she was the one the artist that brought that song back the life when she did the inital rendition. And I am sure she could muscle up some nice pipes for “I’ll Be There” even if has to sing it in a lower key. I mean it ain’t like she sound likes a gremlin. I know she ain’t the Mariah of “Visions of Love” or “Hero” but homegirl can still hold a note. Singers know their limits, she’s a professional so I don’t think she would do just fine.

@67

Amen. I just want them to do it right, but regardless I will be watching.

I was saying who I would like to hear sing certain things. I have not been a big Beyonce fan since Dangerously In Love but I would love love love to here her sing “Never Can Say Goodbye” just b/c I like her voice better without all the runs. Like when she sang with Luther. She was the bomb. I think her voice would totally kill Goodbye!

Just like I think AKeys would murder “I Want You Back” or “I Wanna Rock With You”

@69

I think Mariah “ruining the song” is tad bit dramatic. LOL! Mariah has her issues but a good voice aint’ one of them. She has seen better days. But she still has a nice voice regardless.

WELLL Ciara and Chris, along with Beyonce and Ne-yo have been confirmed.

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!

@145

Yeah I was wondering why she said that too. But I think we all understand that he was addicted to pain killers now so I don’t think anyone should be shocked. But then again that is probably not what she is talking about. We’ll just have to wait and see. I just hope it’s nothing about him having some disease he never told anyone he had.

136…calm down!
we’re just stating our personal opinions….got a problem with that?
well keep it to yourself sweetie….no point in replying almost everyone’s comment
moving on, now where YOU there? i thought so, so u mos def have no right attacking me like you were in that car with them…idk who started it…he had no right whatsoever to hit anyone
besides, im not here to start no CB/Rihanna nonsense….im here to pay tribute to a GREAT man- MJ…, someone CB should have nothing to do with….
my opinion still stays the same…he should not perform!

Ne-Yo should definately be part of this. You people arguring over here are just being silly. Michael inspired every last one of us in some way, and all of the artists on the BET can definately sing something.

#148 I’m guessing Michael had some condition…not sure why promoters would want a Cardiologist rather than an Internist with him all the time for this tour.

Ciara should definitely Perform.She is the best female dancer out right now and she will really do a great Job

Artists that should perform

1) SWV–Human Nature (Their famous for their Right There Human Nature Remix)

2)Chris Brown –Smooth Criminal

3) Mariah Carey–I’l Be There

4) Beyonce–Never Can Say Goodbye

5) Ciara & Chris Brown –Scream

6)Robin Thicke–Dont Stop Till You Get Enough

7) Ri-Ri or Akon –”Wanna Be Startin Sumthin’ (Akon did a remix)

Ashanti ‘Rock With U’

9) Usher ‘Bad’

10) NeYo- ‘You are Not alone’ , ‘Butterfly’,'Man in the Mirror’, ‘Lady In My Life’ or any MJ slow jam really!

11) Will I Am—The Girl Is Mine (He did the 2008 remix)

**I am really stuck on who can do Thriller and Billy Jean? I know Chris Brown can do both, hell he can do that, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Scream and all that jazz…I cannot stand that dude but no one else can do the job well but him…(unless he’s been slacking)….This is alot of pressure on Chris Brown!! If he does perform, this will be either sink or sail. He only got one chance and NO EXEMPTIONS…. Yeah its last minute but its Michel Jackson and he should humble himself and be happy that people are willing to put away the bull-ish aside to see him do a MJ tribute!

i really don’t even wanna watch bc none of them will be able to do him justice…

love him so much and forever will!!

CIAR IS CONFIRMED TO PERFORM.

People in the UK hoping chris does. He is not MJ. But his moves do comes alittle close. He always payed hompage at his concerts. He gave props when needed.

Sign that twition aswell. My family has. Hope he does. Any tribute is Heartfelt. Michael is globally. Everywhere….!

@ hey angel. Do you know what time BET Awrads will be previewed here. ? thought i just ask

People in the UK hoping chris does. He is not MJ. But his moves do comes a little close. He always payed hompage at his concerts. He gave props when needed.

Sign that twition aswell. My family has. Hope he does. Any tribute is Heart felt. Michael is loved globally. Everywhere….!

@ hey angel. Do you know what time BET Awrads will be previewed here. ? thought i just ask

WHERE DOES IT SAY ON THE INTERNET THAT CHRIS BROWN IS GOING TO BE THERE?
PLEASE GIVE A LINK TO SOME EVIDENCE!(DOES NOT SAY IT ON BET)

Damn why does it have to be all about Chris Brown?

It really doesnt matter who does what, as long as they acknowledge him right.

What they SHOULD do is something to TOGETHER, I think Michael would have liked if all these artists but their beef and competition away for a night and do a song together, Thriller would be fitting. But Im not getting my hopes up with BET.

@110

You are right. There should be a mix of old school singers too. That is a very good list of folks. I just figured BET would use the ones that are already in the show but the old schoolers would turn that place out. Stevie, Babyface, Whitney, Patti, Eddie Levert…

Still can’t believe people are HOPING, WANTING, ASKING FOR Chris Brown to perform… and it’s all women!!!

And we wonder why people say ’she asked for it’.

The minute I see that woman-beating bitch on the TV, I’m turning it off.

I see people still using different screen names and all that ish to get their point across. SMH and y’all. Should be ashamed of yourself.

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I feel so angry at that low, shoddy dr. bastard that robbed the world of Michael Jackson. He didn’t deserve to die and I hurt for his family and their pain. That man didn’t have a mean bone in his body. RIP Michael, you are loved!

chris brown, ciara and mc hammer and I’ll be happy

I agree with some of y’all who are saying that people were talking bad/slick about Michael Jackson before he passed! Seriously, I was thinking that ever since he died. All the comedians, and remember Eminem dissed Michael and no one came to his side and only BET stopped playing M’s videos because Michael had asked them to. Now I have to admit, I have not been boo hoowing over this because I lost interest in him due to his strange lifestyle, but I do realize that he did have a big influence over many people in music. Anyway I am extremely excited about watching the BET AWARDS now, I wasn’t even gonna watch it before MJ died. Everybody who is going to perform his songs only had yesterday and today to make something up. The costumes, song choice, going over the lyrics, dance moves, that sh*t is CRAZY! I wanna know how they will be able to pull it off with such notice. Now I aint no fan, but Chris Brown is definitely gonna kill it! He’ll probably do Beat it or Billie Jean! I wannna see him do Billie Jean!!!

The problem is all of this is LAST MINUTE..Do you think all these people will be able to learn michael’s songs and dance moves in a matter of 48 hours?

I want Ginuwine to sing “She’s out of my life”, because he’s made a great cover of it back in the past. I hope they’ll choose the best people to sing all these songs!

ON BLAST!!!! BET could have honoured him while he was still alive…. sick of this. dont wait until someone dies to pay tribute

Chris Brown has to be there!!!!

MJ was and always will be a great known throughtout the WORLD. BET has to get top notch performers to pay tribute to the King tomorrow. So far, I’ve heard that Ciara and Chris Brown are going to perform and I’m overly excited. Thoe two will def. bring it tmrw. LONG LIVE THE KING OF POP: Michael Jackson!!!

@ STEUPZ

Didn’t you just try to come at someone on here telling them to keep the focus on Michael? Didn’t you tell them to stop sh_t talking? But you’re over there calling Chris a b_tch? You need to practice what you preach! smh.

It’s not all about who can sing the best. Michael and his siblings loved to sing, dance, and just perform and be on stage. So even if some think Chris, Ciara, Rhianna, or whoever aren’t good singers it doesn’t matter. It only matters that Michael inspired them to do what they love to do.

I don’t want C.Brown to perform because this is a tribute to Michael Jackson not Ike Turner.

I think it should be Christina A., Alicia K. JHud, Whitney, Mariah, Stevie, Janet, Ciara, Chris B, Ne-yo, Jasmine S., Brandy, and that’s all they should switch it up a bit have old school and new school!!!! You know the thing that gets me is how people always want to compare artist like Usher, Beyonce, Chris B., and others to him, but I’m sorry they will NEVER compare to the great I don’t care how hot they are now!!!!

OMG you know who else I would love to see MYA that would be hot having her, Ciara, and CB dancing to his song I know a lot of people going to think I’m nuts, but there is no denying that MYA CAN DANCE HER A** OFF!!!

roflmao @ SAN!

I agree with lady_love!!
Tiff.Will. [CL's "BeyStan"] you must be OUT OF YOUR MIND if you think Chris Brown will ever sell over 750 MILLION albums!!! LMAO! The young girls on here are so funny! There are people logging on right now that don’t even know who Chris Brown is but I GUARANTEE they know who Michael is. It’s fine to be a fan but don’t be a dayum fool! Learn to give credit where it is due.

You guys should think more like Michael he is not picky at all he does not care who gives the tribute to him he will just be grateful that there are a lot of people who love him and support him as well as look up to him!!!! In that note you guys should stop basing it on who can dance better, sing better, or who is just plain hot right now because if that’s the case all those artist are just trying to make themselves look good it should be artist who actually want to do it because they care for Michael, love him, didn’t believe the whole crap about what the media had to say about him, didn’t dog him or any other stuff like that!!!! Not artist who just want to make themselves look good, trying to get more credit to add to their resume, attention seekers, or getting more ratings nor trying to boost their careers!!!

MJ created the blueprint like someone else said. He is the one of the first to do product endorsements and make his name into a billion dollar brand! Yep he started it all. These celebs need to really be grateful for MJ. It’s because of the path he created that their pockets are fat!

It’s only befitting that they would. How could they not pay homage to a true legend like Mike. There will never be one like him - EVER.

We miss and love you, Mike!!!

I will be setting my DVR for this because this will probably be the best BET Awards show ever. Way to go, BET.

TV One did a wonderful tribute to him as well.

I just hope they do some of his music with the Jackson 5,and it they do…then they have to do LET ME SHOW YOU THE WAY TO GO or NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE! I’m sorry Mike for all the things I said about you for turning your skin white,but I was so mad.I took me years to get over that,it made me feel like you turned your back on the people who knew you, when you were Little Michael Jackson.Remember The Time made me feel a little better about being a fan,and what you did to your BLACKNESS.We Blackfolk took some heat from Whitefolk,when you did that.I’m just glad you let them know EGYPTIANS WERE BLACK.R.I.P and say hello to MARVIN,JAMES,JIMI,LUTHER,and all of our people no longer with us,we miss you!

I am really happy that we will talk on how great was MJ. i’M REALLY REALLY SADDENED and still can’t believe this. WE love you MJ YOU ARE THE ONE

I’m thinking any tribute they do to Michael will be heartfelt and spectacular but bittersweet because of the occassion. I would like to see stars like Berry Gordy, Patti Labelle, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Madonna, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, and Usher come out with a nice mix for the King of Pop…Michael Jackson. Yeah I took way old school and brought it back!

CNN HAS REPORTED THAT THEY WILL BE REPORTING FROM THE BET AWARDS FOR THE MJ TRIBUTE AS WELL.

THE WORLD WILL BE WATCHING.

Oh and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE People let us not forget how the last thing Micahael would have wanted us to do was condemn Chris Brown. He pleaded guilty and received his sentence from the legal system. Remember how some people wrote MJ off and believed he was a pedophile when he was acquitted. People it breaks my heart to see us tear apart stars when they are alive, but when they pass act as if we didn’t try to crucify them. Please let’s make a change according to Michael! Let’s all look in the mirror shall we…just my two cents!

Can’t wait to watch, I’m sure it’ll be an extra special moment in light of Michael’s death. I read it’s being extended an extra 30 minutes.

@ 75 (Dirty Diana)

where did u hear this?? i hope that chris and ciara both perform!!!!

@ 61 (HELP!!!!)

http://www.accesshollywoo...son-tribute_article_19814

heres where it says that chris is gonna perform =D

@ 58

where did it say that ciara is confirmed to perform??? i would love to see ciara and chris do scream!!! that would just be amazing!!

HOW ABOUT THEY DONT NEED ANY OF THESE NEWER ARTIST. THEY NEED TO GO BACK AND GRAB SOME OLDIES TO DO HIS SONGS, I MUCH RATHER SEE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A West Indian woman advocating for Chris Brown after he mollywhopped a Bajan girl.
Lord help us!

So, let’s say Brown performs; does that prevent Rihanna from attending?

A lot of ppl need to just stop the hating.
This is not a personal attack towards anybody but the whole Chris Brown woman beating thing should not come into play. I think everybody is just looking for a reason to hate on him and now they’ve found it.
I’d like to point out that Chris had previously done a tribute in 2007 to Michael JAckson’s Thriller and often incorporates a lil bit of Michael in his performances.
Ciara does the same.
It bothers me that ppl don’t think these two artist belong in the lineup when they most embody what Michael represented which is stage presence and showmanship. They have that, they should perform and they will.

WHY IS BEYONCE TRIBUTING TO MJ…SHE JUST WAS DISRESPECTING HIM TO THE WHITE MEDIA JUST A SHORT TIME AGO! SHE SHOULD LEARN FROM THIS TRAGEDY TO NOT CHASE FAME AS MUCH AS SHE DOES. THE SAME PEOPLE SHE AND HER HUSBAND SELL THEIR SOUL FOR WILL TEAR YOU THE FUCK DOWN AND LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY IN THE END!

AND YES IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE EVEN THE ALMIGHT CAMEL AND BEYAWNCE!

I’ve read all of the posts here and I have quite a few things to say;

@ 193 Steupz - Chris Brown attending the awards does not mean Rihanna cannot attend, they just have to stay 10 feet away from eachother I believe it is.

Also, in the earlier posts people were saying how people should not be tired of hearing or reading about Michael Jackson but honestly, I am a HUGE Michael Jackson fan, although I am quite young (I’m almost 18) I still remember times when I was like 7 and 8 years old listening to Michael Jackson songs with my family in the car and singing every word or playing it in the house and singing along to it as well and I wouldn’t say I’m tired of seeing Michael Jackson everywhere but I would like to see other stuff. I am the kind of person who tries to “mourn” quickly I guess you could say. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday my mom and I played Michael Jackson music non stop and watched every tribute they played on tv and it just made me remember how great he was and how great his voice was and how he’ll never be able to sing again and it made me sad. Then we started playing “You Are Not Alone” and I teared up a bit cause the song is already sad but now that Michael is no longer alive it made me reflect on his death a bit more. Today my mom, dad, and sister were listening to Michael and I left the room because I can’t stand to hear him anymore, I don’t take death very well - but hey, who really does?

Also, I used to be a Chris Brown fan but after the Rihanna incident I kind of stopped liking him. Although I’m not a fan of his anymore I do think he would be a good person to perform a Michael Jackson song because of his DANCE MOVES not because of his singing.

I think old school people like Stevie Wonder, Boys II Men, Patti Labelle etc and other artists such as Christina Aguillera, Ne-Yo, and Usher would be great. I don’t see how Ciara would be a great addition and I definitely don’t see how Rihanna would be a good choice but oh well.

Phony Beyawnsay talked about the Jackson’s and now her phony as% got kind words to say. I hope Janet tell the b&tch to stay home cause she’s not welcome at the funeral!

Also, to the person/people saying how no one knows if Chris Brown, Usher, and other artists could be as big as Michael cause it is possible they could be “almost” as big as Michael - it is impossible.

No one, and I’ll “type” it again - no one, can achieve as much as Michael has achieved in his short lifetime. Everyone has fond memories of Michael whether they’re recent memories or childhood memories .. everyone loved Michael at some point in their lives. I was watching CNN and other news channels and white, black, brown you name it - people of all races were crying over Michael and sharing their memories. No artist out today is as well liked as Michael was. Especially back then when people listened to more genres of music. Nowadays, you either love rap or hate rap, love hip hop or hate hip hop. I was listening to Fabolous and other artists say how they hope to be as big or achieve as much as Michael one day but they don’t have enough fans nor will they ever have enough fans to do so.

Michael’s Thriller album is #1 on iTunes .. he’s achieving more and more even when he is no longer alive (which was kind of expected).

To me actions before his death means 100% than actions after Michaels death. Mirah Cary sung “I’ll be There” she paid homage to him all the time prior to sinnging his song. After Beyonce made that diarrhea statement about the Jackson’s Family she should not be a part of anything. period. I am sure the Jackson’s Family was highly offended. I just want to know was anyone of these celebrities that werte crying was at his side during the trials? Hell naw! They would not be caught dead near Mike. mike was Blackballed so bad he had to go to Europe and clear his head. My God, such a cruel world. Now folks wanna scream and hollar his name after he is gone. All I am saying honor people when they are alive. Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton and others were at his side…All I am sying please i hope these celebrities dont make this out of a “comeback” or publicity stunt . I hope their heart is in it too…

That 10 feet can’t be right, Kyla.
If it were that they could use the same bathroom, lol.

Lol, 10 feet or 10 yards .. I don’t know how far 10 yards is though so I said 10 feet.
I watched the court video when the judge was telling Rihanna.

More than half the arging on here is about CB smdh. THIS AINT ABOUT HIM PPL DAMN! Put aside your feelings for a second and just accept the fact that he’s gonna be there to perform for someone whom inspired him greatly….that’s it.

ppl are so quick to write someone off as if you’ve never done something wrong a day in you’re life. Do you know who many ppl wrote of MJ because of the child pedophile thing? but he still went on about his biz …being the best. Even if CB never gets to that level, the boy is VERY talented and is doing ish half ya’ll can’t do.

And enough with all the (there’s never gonna be another Mike, yadda yadda) YES i believe its safe to say WE ALL KNOW this now. And don’t noone come at me sideways, i was born in 86 so i’m FULLY aware of how important Mike has been. Mike woulda NEVER been about all this bickering back n forth over who should perform for him…he would’ve appreciated it ALL.

Yeah I’ve done something wrong.
I smoked a cigarette at 13, once. Stole an ice cream cone.

So you’re right, whom am I to talk about a dude who choked, punched, bit a girl then left her on the street.

@setupz

I never said dude didnt do anything wrong, but its folks like you who probably wouldn’t be happy unless he’d gotten the death penalty for what he did.

Anyway moving on….

I agree with Steupz.

I stole a frisbee when I was like 5, skipped a few classes in high school but hey - that’s just minor stuff .. just like a guy beating up a girl is minor as well and should be forgotten.

No; he has a right to earn money off his talent.
But it’s too soon following the plea, it’s way too big of a stage, and he has not yet shown the sort of contrition I’d expect following a despicable act as that.

Bowing your head in court one afternoon then partying the next week with friends isn’t a display of regret.
And you should move on from that baloney

@TIFF.WILL. CL’S BEYSTAN

THE TOP 3 SELLING ARTISTS OF ALL TIME ARE THE BEATLES, ELVIS PRESLEY, AND MICHAEL JACKSON.

NOT CHRIS BROWN, NOT USHER, NOT BEYONCE.

THEY ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE! PEOPLE LIKE YOU BRAG ABOUT HOW MANY ALBUMS BEYONCE SOLD ON THIS SITE ALL THE TIME AND HOW MANY MILLIONS SHE EARNED. Y’ALL SAY NO ONE IS ON HER LEVEL…THEN YOU SAME PEOPLE COME AND SAY THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR OTHER ARTISTS (LIKE CHRIS BROWN) TO BE AS BIG AS MICHAEL IN THE FUTURE..(HE SOLD ALMOST A BILLION RECORDS!) IN FACT HE WILL BE OVER A BILLION THE WAY HIS STUFF IS SELLING NOW THAT HE IS GONE!
HOW CAN YOU REALLY BELIEVE CHRIS BROWN WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THAT KIND OF SUCCESS?? YOU NEED A PSYCHIATRIST TO HELP WITH YOUR DELUSIONS! WHEN CHRIS SELLS OVER 100 MILLION WITH ONE ALBUM THEN YOU CAN PUT HIS NAME UP FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE.

UNTIL THEN IT WILL REMAIN THE BEATLES, ELVIS PRESLEY, AND MICHAEL JACKSON!

LEGENDARY STATUS

@ SMDH

I completely understand where you’re coming from that’s why I had the link of the Ebony interview with Michael Jackson where he said he liked Chris Brown’s Artistry. Don’t get me wrong, Chris Brown is not one of my faves but the kid is talented and he did plead guilty to the crime and received his just punishment under the law. So why do others still condemn him? I think it’s just sad the way we talk about people sometimes.

Let Brotherly Love Continue -Hebrews 13:1

@210, at least some ppl do. btw what part of the west indies r u frm?

at the end of the day, this doesnt have to do with chris’ personal life. He was a fan like the rest of us and if he wants to pay tribute for his idol then thats what he wants to do.

LMAO….@ 177…u wrong for that one
but yh, CNN, england’s SKY NEWS and other major news stations are all airing the Awards Show so let’s just hope everything goes well….
we’re finally being given a chance to express ourselves and prove to the world we’re not a waste of space….
but a tribute to MJ shouldn’t be rushed though….i think BET should postpone it till when all the acts are def. ready cause im pretty sure it takes more than 2 DAYS to rehearse what it took MJ more than a year to do….
i wish all the performers good luck aniways….the pressure is mos def on!!

nameme>>>HERE HERE!!! Yes, let’s get some old school artist who were with Mike from the beginning. Let’s get a mixture of old and new. The old because they, like I, remember when Mike was a little boy performing on The Carol Burnett Show, American Bandstand, and Ed Sullivan. Those who remember the J5 cartoon, and those who grew up with MJ posters on their walls while they listed to, “I’ll Be There, “Stop the Love You Save,” “Mamas Pearls,” and countless MJ and J5 music. Those were the good ole days!

@ 19, You make a good point, but it’s every single channel I turn to, every regular website. I know this man was a legend and had power over all kinds of people when he was black and white, but dang…can I hear something not Michael related for 5 mins? I do understand now that you put it that way about others taking it as a big loss, but if they get into a convo about him…they don’t want me in it…that’s for sure. I’d just end up making everyone mad.

I can’t believe how it’s become about Chris Browns comeback and I take those words directly from the CB fans on here.
Your being really clever with your words but that’s exactly what’s happening. I never had time for the whole mess and I would never respect any man that would do what he did, I also lost respect for Rihanna. The whole thing is shady. It is now all about the next publicity stunt, fake couples and so on. That’s why no one is ever going to sell like Michael again.
I personally think they should have used some young unknown kids for the tribute instead of all them big egos.

@ 21, little girl don’t have me cursing on here. You STFU. Man I wish I could say so much stuff to yo silly ***. I’m not young and was a fan of some of his music I’m just tired of hearing about the man. He dead, he ain’t coming back. Unless you got new updates about how he died, you can STFU talking to me.

UMM KAYLONIE STOP BEING IGNORANT. YOU SAY YOU’RE TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT MJ BUT YOU’RE BACK HERE AGAIN ON A MJ POST? YES YOU MUST BE A LITTLE KID! GO TAKE A NAP OR SOMETHING CHILD! MY GOODNESS! WHY DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A DUMB A** ON EVERY SITE?

@ 41 & 50, I’m glad you guys see where I am coming from. I was a fan, but I don’t have to be a die hard fan or be all in my feelings and thinking about this 24/7 like this was my brother or something. He paved the way for others, yes and just like everyone else, people die. One of you said celebrities die all the time and then all of a sudden everyone wants to talk about how loved he was.

@ 21
@36
@55

Y’all can all KMBA!! You got your opinion and I got mine. I ain’t disrespect the man at all other than saying I’m tried of hearing about him. Just cuz you ain’t got nothing else to do but sit in front of the TV and watch all the videos he made with a box of tissues and ice cream don’t mean everyone else got to. If you would have read my comment properly, you would have saw that all I really said was I’m tired of hearing about him. I never said the man was a legend or loved. And for whichever one of you that said stay off the site if I ain’t got nothing positive, STFU, cuz this site is about opinions and I can say WTF ever i wanna say.

You so into Michael, get off the site and go dance or something. LMAO!

@ 124, STFU talking to me. If you feel my comment was ignorant then you was just as ignorant for taking the time to respond. This is the one MJ post I have every commented on and I expressed my feelings. So while I take my little nap, how about you go kill yourself. Make me proud!!

@ 217, Ah, I finally made it to you…First of all, I’m back on here to see what all of y’all dumb a**** who felt the need to comment on my OPINION about not wanting to hear about MJ would have to say. Second, if he’s so important to you, how about you write your tribute to him instead of worrying about me NOT worrying about him.

Like I said, I’m tired of hearing about him.

For everyone else who I didn’t call out directly, I think Chris Brown and Chris Brown only needs to do the tribute to Michael. If they want Bey in it, she can introduce the next song or something, but CB is the closest anyone is going to get to Michael’s moves, performance….and well his voice.

Now don’t take that the wrong way cuz Chris is no Michael, but Chris is extremely talented and he is as close as anyone will get. If they don’t allow him to perform, it will be like watching regular people do MJ’s hits cuz no one can dance even close to the stuff MJ was doing other than CB…Maybe Usher can get in on one song while CB takes a break or something. Other than that, the rest of the celebritites just need to sit and watch.

Go read a book Kaylonie, it’s a twofer; no Michael Jackson and you get to educate yourself.
That’s one thing you WANT, and another thing you NEED

@ 222, man STFU.

Hey guys. To make this easier so I don’t have to keep looking on the MJ posts to see who wants to respond to me, you can e-mail me @ gophuckyourself@yahoo.com Hope to hear from you guys soon! Muah! XOXO

@ 215 good point
there are many talented children who aren’t celebrities that would pay a great tribute to MJ, unlike CB and the others whose egos can kill…..

Let me just say, I was an 80’s baby and I grew up on MJ and some of the younger people may not just truly understand his impact. Like someone said, he created the blueprint. He did that before Jay-z could even spell blueprint..lol. But seriously, MJ was and is untouchable. I hope that all of the negative talk about his PERSONAL life is just left alone. The man is gone. Let his soul rest in peace. He deserves that much.

As far as Chris Brown, who but MJ would love to see this young man have a chance to redeem himself. I’m too old to be a Chris Brown fan, but he deserves a second chance and I think MJ, who was so scrutinized and so judged, would smile upon Chris paying tribute to him. I personally look forward to seeing Chris, if he is truly going to perform. I for one, I’m mostly interested in the awards show this time around bc I know that the tributes will be good!

Oh, and here’s what I would like to see as far as a Tribute:

SWV-Human Nature( of course)

Boyz II Men-Lady In My Life (it was sampled by LL on Hey Lover and they did the hook)

Chris Brown-well I’m Bad and Beat may not be a good PR move, or Smooth Criminal, so maybe Thriller

Beyonce-Man in the Mirror (She has the vocals and I just want to get one more good cry in off this song)

Neyo-Billie Jean of Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough

New Edition- PYT or a Jackson 5 song(come on, they were Jackson 5 “Juniors” in the 80’s and I loved them growing up as a kid in the Chi!)

Mariah-I’ll be There (since she’s already done a remake)

Also, I would love to see someone do Just Can’t Stop Loving You, You Rock My World, and Definitely Want to Startin’ Something (Beyonce could pull this off with a great choregraphed act and great dancers)

I doubt the BET Awards show will feature a bunch of artistes doing covers.That’s as unreasonable as it is unlikely.

But if we’re simply fantasizing, then I’d like to see Heather Headley do ‘Stranger in Moscow’

this is the worst awards ever gosh it was very poorly put together but i understand cus mike just died and they want to dedicate it to him

BET and BLACK PEOPLE we have got to do better,I can watch anymore!

OMG I AGREE IT WAS NOT GOOD AT ALL!
BET YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!

I GIVE PROPS TO ONLY NE-YO FOR DOING MIKE JUSTICE!
THE O’JAYS & MAXWELL ALSO GAVE GOOD PERFORMANCES.

AND TO THE BEAUTIFUL JANET JACKSON! WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY! YOUR STRENGTH AMAZES ME!

CIARA: A HORRIBLE MESS WHO LET HER SING THAT SONG????
DRAKE & WEEZY: FAIL! & THOSE SONG CHOICES WERE TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE!
NEW EDITION: I STILL LOVE Y’ALL BUT Y’ALL SOUNDED AWFUL
GUY: SEE MY COMMENT TO NEW EDITION.
BEYONCE: NO MA’AM THAT WAS NOT IT! I MEAN WTF?
KERI: HELL NAW & WHEN YOU FELL INTO THE CROWD THEY SHOULD’VE DROPPED YOU
DON CORNELIUS: NEXT TIME STAY HOME
JAMIE: A LITTLE TOO MUCH OF YOU

THIS WAS NO WAY TO HONOR A LEGEND. A H.A.M. IS WHAT THIS WAS!

I will give Eddie and Don a pass for being old,Don took me back to that In living Color bit The Old Train,lmao.Ving…no words.BET should have just went on with their show as planned,because they set the bar so low,and was so classless that even the CEO was trying do some damage control at the end.I don’t know what was more saddening,Mike’s death or the coonery that is the 2009 BET AWARDS.I did like Neyo and Jonny Gill,Ty and Trey.

@231.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Now I don’t know whose the worse singer, Ciara or Keri Hilson. Can’t believe she got on that stage and did what they did lol THANKS FOR CONFUSING ME KERI!

F*CK A BET LYING 2 US ABOUT A TRIBUTE. BLACK PPL CAN’T DO SH*T RIGHT.

LOL @ 233, I keep hearing it was horrible, but haven’t seen it yet!!! Man, it was that bad??? Was my boo Chris Brown performing?

@234.

No they pulled him out the last minute. Supposedly because of Al Sharpton. IDK that’s what I heard. Ne-yo and Jamie Foxx performed all night! Beyonce was boring as hell too. Watch the review from the Skorpion show. He was right on point.

youtube.com/watch?v=EMoA9UQRLPo

I meant to say can’t watch anymore….it was that bad.WE DID NOT LOOK GOOD AS A PEOPLE AT ALL. It had the feeling of those old Amos and Andy radio programs that made us look like…see for yourself during the re-play.

Neyo and Janet were the closest thing to a tribute

Beyonce did her tour performance but I think she did the right thing I’m starting to realize that she’s not very spontaneous.

Nas was right when he said hip hop was dead the bet awards proved that. Every now and then you get a little hope but overall some of those grown men need to be ashamed of themselves it’s time to stop with the sagging pants and fake chains, in the real word young kids need to get an education. I like Michele Obama’s speech when she said “I enjoy being smart” I don’t know if I can post the link but here it is. It’s worth the watch I was struggling through my second year at Uni when I saw this and it definitely inspired me. wait for her to get past the first 5 mins though.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7982563.stm

OH & HOW IN THE HECK DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE LIKE CHAKA KHAN ONLY PRESENTING AN AWARD BUT YOU LET SOULJA BOY PERFORM??????????? WTF?

@ 232 I AGREE

tooo much jamie and not enuff micheal.

My God. Angel, I think there should be some sort of age requirement in order to post on CL;only age 20+.

How do all of these BET execs have all this money, yet they still dress like they shop at David’s Bridal Warehouse?!?

No class, SMH.
Jamie was just ridiculous. Inappropriate jokes; and they weren’t even funny.

Beyonce sang well, but the costuming just ruined it. Soulja boy wasn’t too bad, but his personae was just wrong. (You couldn’t wear something decent for Michael??)

And all of these low-class jackasses in t-shirts and dumb ass jewelery.
Fadder Lawd, Michael shoulda died today.

I am disapointed at BET, honestly I expected more, however, that was not the case. I’ve seen more horaries on other channels such as vh1, cnn, msnb than I have on BET. And the award in his nor sucked. Should and could have been alot better. I think BET should do something else to honor him aside from the rediculous awards, which had no content. I am upset and will turn off BET in my house for good, unless the station does MJ justice.

I was very please that BET honored the Legend, Michael Jackson at the BET Awards 2009..I was vey upset that Christ Brown did not get the opportunity to perform..I do not know how true it is that Jay-Z threaten to boycott the award show had Mr. Brown performed..It was not about Jay-Z..PERIOD..It was about what Michael meant to US as a RACE as a CULTURE..Christ is nineteen what he did was wrong but who made JAY-Z GOD..I wanted to see Christ dance and just see what Michael’s legacy had left on the next generation..I am a mother of three sons and I would not want someone to block my sons from their dreams..My heart goes out to Rihanna..What BET did was WRONG and I was deprived of a performance due to J-Z EGO..What explaination does he have for pushing the South African Woman in the face with no shame..Google it up to view the video..May Michael Rest in Peace WE will all ways LOVE and HONOR your legacy..

BET should have been ashamed of themselves to call the fiasco the other night a tribute to Michael Jackson. I thought that I was going to see performances by Chris Brown, Usher and Chris Tucker. These are the people who should have been included in a tribute as they have worked so hard to follow in Michael’s footsteps with song and dance. The tribute to the O Jays and Maxwell were the only presentable acts they had. And I was totally disgusted with that piece of filth that was presented by LiL Wayne and those underaged little girls. I felt sorry that Janet Jackson had to grace the stage behind that disaster. To thank BET for what they had done must have been one of the most difficult things she’s ever had to do. What a dis-service to a mega star like Michael Jackson. I now remember why I stopped watching BET.

Look at the pic on the Time mag cover and the wallpaper photo on this site of him as kid with the hat on, the smile is still the same, simply beautiful. For all the changes he made to his face on purpose in an attempt not to look anything like his father, his gorgeous smile never changed. That’s what I’ll always remember about Michael. Yes, I do think his father is just creepy with all his grinning all over the place as if he just won an award and is loving people paying attention to him as if with Michael gone he can now get some spotlight at his son’s expense. He never looks like he’s in pain over his son’s death.
His family esp. Janet looks distraught, but he doesn’t. Michael still has the last laugh since he cut Joseph (never even allowed to call him dad) out of his will and I’m glad he did. This is what happens when parents push too hard then the world takes over and you never get a moment of peace to yourself. In all, I’m glad Michael was an icon, a Black man who accomplished more than any other entertainer in history starting from nothing. He will never be forgotten. Now his ex-wife (yeah right), she was never his wife, she was a surrogate only, wants the kids to get his money now that Michael purposely cut her out of his will too.
Diana and Katherine (his mom) should share custody of the kids so they will have their grandmother in their lives as Michael wanted and so Diana can raise them normally since his mom is advanced in age and the kids still have their nanny since birth. Diana is uber rich (more money than Michael) since her late husband was a Billionnaire (a shipping tycoon) and doesn’t need the money so she won’t have an ulterior motive. His ex should get nothing and def. not the kids since she said (just days ago) she and Michael never had sex, she was impregnated artifically kind of like she does her horses when she breeds them, and that she never wanted the children and never visited the children and was paid…….$9 million dollars over 9 years for custody. They don’t even know her. The money goes where the kids go, you do the math as to why she wants them now! The oldest two are possibly hers (some think the eggs were donated and she’s not the biological mother either), but the youngest isn’t hers and she would be splitting up brothers and sisters (they’re siblings even if they aren’t blood). She said she’d be willing to take the youngest one too (money with that one too).
Janet once said that she didn’t want kids because she was afraid she’d treat them like her dad treated them. Finally someone who is honest enough to know they shouldn’t have kids. More people should do that.
Finally, Michael had a 50% interest in Sony I think (the Beatles, Jonas Bros. Bob Dylan) and many others, much, much money there and it will go on forever as long as their music is put out his kids will get more and more, every time anybody samples any of those songs, the kids will get paid. I hope they get a chance at a normal life. Michael, RIP

Janet should have knocked the hell out of Beyonce at the BET awards since she was distraught over Michael, no one would have blamed her! Just a few months ago (for no reason) she said her family didn’t grow up poor like the Jackson’s, her dad had a Jag when she was growing up and had money and DIDN’T HAVE TO PIMP THEIR KIDS TO MAKE MONEY LIKE THE JACKSONS! Beyonce is a B****! She should have felt like a fool and ashamed of herself doing a tribute to Michael with Janet there. Her time will be over soon because she will never be like Janet and will never achieve Michael status and if she thinks her family is different, how does she think her dad got rich and her mom got her clothing line (Miss Tina) and Solange got her record deal, all due to Beyonce’s popularity and money and Destiny’s child was no more than a way to showcase Beyonce, it wasn’t a real group, that’s why Kelly Rowland fired Beyonce’s dad as her manager. She said her dad will never look out for her like he does Beyonce since that’s his daughter and she’s right. Now that she left him, she’s got a number one overseas and is making bank. B and Jay think they are all that,they need to disappear. You can tell when people start to believe the hype about themselves!

No. 31 CJ: That’s why I’m saying! Read my comment (Lynn 7/2/09) w/details about Beyonce’s diss to the Jackson family. I agree B is a B and should be ashamed of herself and it would have been the perfect moment for Janet to whip her tail and NOBODY would have said a word or blamed her and we could have called it due to stress over her brother’s death.

@ SMDH

I’m know I’m a few days late but I was born in Dominica and grew up in St. Croix , Virgin Islands

@ Steupz

I was not defending Chris Brown, he has his attorneys for that role. I was simply saying let’s not use this sad occassion to condemn the boy. You didn’t agree with my opinion, that’s alright but we can still agree the Michael Jackson favored CB as an artist that’s all I was trying to say. I though your comment about a West Indian woman defending a man who mollywopped a Bajan Gyal was so funny! Doh dig nuttin’ eh