LIVE FEED: MICHAEL JACKSON’S MEMORIAL SERVICE + MORE COVERAGE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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Click above to watch CBS’ coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial service in Los Angeles, California. You can also leave your final respects for the King of Pop below in the comment area. Check back later on today for photos and recaps from his memorial.








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Fine-N-Mellow
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I. P. MJ
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LOL
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
r.i.p to MICHAEL!
Its back in Gods hands
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TR3NDSETTER101
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I wanna be in the TOP ten for this because this is a VERY special post…MJ you have inspired NATIONS and you still manage to sell out arena’s even in death! You are just that performer to be….i thank you for giving me the years of GREAT music and even though i was born kind of late…90’s Baby…I’m glad i was still around to see you work some of your magic on stage…there will NEVER be another and til this day i cry because I cant wrap my mind around the fact that Michael Jackson, the King of Music, is gone. It’s like seeing Superman getting shot by a speeding bullet….your music will always play in my mind and forever more in my heart and ill always “remember the times when i fell in love with your music” lol. Hope God and the angels above are watching you and keeping you tight…you can now rest your crown and rest in peace! love you….
-The ONLY trendsetter….
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greta
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Rest In Peace…your music will live on forever
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*DIVA*
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
RIP MJ….so sad
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Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael you’ll be missed by so many people and I know you are up there dancing for the Lord with James Brown.
Rest In Peace!
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mzrepresented
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
RIP MJ. I hope you’re in a better place. Only God knows a man’s heart <3
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Lis
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael Jackson was my first love in a musical sense. His gift will be treasured for many many years to come. I love you and we miss you. R.I.P.
A Fan All My Life
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Quisha
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
You was not only an inspiration for all people and entertainers itself but he was an icon.Michael Jackson was and is my greatest inspiration for me being an musician. He will truly be missed. And my condolences go out to the Jackson family and his kids and he is where he belong… I LOVE YOU! R.I.P. The King of Pop MJ Quisha from Dallas,TX
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ladytroublesome
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I’ll never forget you, Michael. In my heart, you are family.♥
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Valerie
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael Jackson was truly the greatest. His talent and teachings will continue to live on. R.I.P!
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Mz. Ci
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I guess it’s all seeming real to me now. It’s just now registering that the King of Pop is actually gone. I couldn’t imagine being a member of the Jackson family right, it would be soo hard for me to take. But I will continue to pray for their strength, and that God will be with them through their time of bereavement.
R.I.P. Michael….may you rest in peace. I love you!
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OutlawGirl
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Rest In Peace Michael…
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Mother Jefferson
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael was an irreplaceable part of music, and his work is timeless. I know his music will continue to be the fire under the music industry for years to come. Nobody could do it like Mike! RIP, you will be missed in body but your spirit will live forever!
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siebrez
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Wow I still cant believe he is gone!! Michael your memory will live through your music and philanthropy. I grew up listening to and following your music for almost 29yrs and it will never be forgotten. I pray that you are with Our Lord and Savior and that he will keep you for an eternity. RIP
16.
Chelly
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
This is all so surreal to me!
I can’t believe MJ is gone. My prayers go out to Prince Michael, Paris & Blanket, Mrs. Jackson, Janet and the whole Jackson clan.
So sad. RIP MJ true legend King of Pop!!!
17.
bossy20
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I.P. MJ we love you
18.
♥♥PEACHEZZZ♥♥
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
PEOPLE LIKE BILL O’REILY AND PETE KING ARE WORKING OVER TIME TRYING TO TARNISH YOUR NAME BUT THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN! YOU HAVE FANS COMING FROM TOKYO, MOSCOW, ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA, GHANA ALL OVER THE WORLD TO BE A PART OF YOUR MEMORIAL SERVICE. I’M SUPER HAPPY THAT THE FAMILY DECIDED TO BRING YOUR CASKET TO THE PUBLIC MEMORIAL. THAT WAS SO GENEROUS OF THEM TO ALLOW US THE FANS TO SAY OUR GOODBYES AND HAVE CLOSURE EVEN WHILE THEY ARE MOURNING. I WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THEM FOR THAT DECISION. YOU ALREADY KNOW I PLAY YOUR MUSIC ON A REGULAR BASIS. THAT WILL NOT CHANGE. I’M GLAD YOUR ALBUMS ARE #1 ON THE CHARTS AGAIN TOO. I GREW UP WITH YOU. YOU’VE BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE SINCE CHILDHOOD. NO ONE WILL EVER DO IT LIKE YOU MICHAEL. I LOVE YOU. R.I.P.
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Live forever and Rest
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Well, today is the day that they lay you to rest. I am very saddened by this and I would like to pay my respects to the Jackson Family. There will never be a great like Michael. This generation will never know what it is really like to be an icon like you, may you rest in peace!!!!
20.
Me
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I.P Michael! You are and forever will be the King of Pop! We luv you Michael!!!
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sha sha85
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
i done started up cryin again!!! it just seems surreal…..this is definitely the end of an era….he was the soundtrack to my childhood
let us all keep the jackson family in our prayers
R.I.P. MJ I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U!!
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DJ DAVE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Thank you Michael for the gift of wonderful music! I discovered my love of music through your work. I got into the business because of you. I am a lifelong fan. We will continue to rock your music forever. R.I.P. MJ 1958-forever….
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Capital G
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH…HEE HEE HEE…SHAMMMONE (DAAH!)
“MAKE THAT CHANGE!”
R.I.P.
MJJ
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shellboogie
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael Jackson is a Icon, Legend, and now an Angel.
May god take you under his wings and sit you at his right hand.
You are the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind!
I was honored to be alive during your lifetime. Altough I am much younger than you are. Your work made a profound impact on the music industry and my life.
Rest in Peace !
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MelMel
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I am very somber today as we celebrate the homecoming of Michael Joseph Jackson. May he rest in peace and peace be given to his family at this time. His music will live in our minds forever.
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MiSSSEXY
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I so Wish I was there to sign my name on there and leave Michael a message and see him for the last tim,. BUt i will just leave him my message here:
Michael,
You are very missed, you will always be remembered, you inspired lots of people around the world and most important you were the King Of Music, great Music. Thank you for your music I used to dance to it since i was five and my parents loved you as teens.. I know you are gone to a better place. There will never be anyone like you again… I love you Mike. R.I.P
……….Diana
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~BIZNESSWMN~F.U.PAY.ME
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Michael you are the greatest of all time! Your song Man In The Mirror inspired me to create my charity organization to give back the way you did. People may only remember you for the tabloid headlines but I will remember you for your generosity and love for all people. You are so special to me. Thank you for all you did and all you gave. You touched so many lives in ways you may not even be aware of.
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brwncrayola
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I’m not going to be phony and pretend that I never laughed at a joke about Michael Jackson, or deny that I didn’t crack a few myself.
He is one of those people that I took for granted, I never expected him to pass away. For some odd reason I thought I’d never have to witness his death…I never imagined. But in his passing, I truly realize how talented he is. I see vividly how he inspired artist, and even myself. I’ll continue to dance to his music, and I only wish he could see the out pouring of love and respect.
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1*STEP*AHEAD
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I.P MICHAEL. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING. I’M LIFTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP IN PRAYER.
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1*STEP*AHEAD
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
CO-SIGN BRWNCRAYOLA
I DIDN’T AGREE WITH EVERYTHING MICHAEL DID OR SAID. HE MADE ME YELL AT THE T.V. IN FRUSTRATION WITH SOME OF HIS COMMENTS AND ANTICS AT TIMES.
BUT…….
HIS TALENT IS UNDENIABLE AND NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE HIS CROWN AWAY.
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mack
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
my first idol will be missed!! rip mike!!
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johnosahon
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I.P. Michael
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andrea
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
even though i couldnt make it to the memorial service i am paying my respects here in tampa fl…regardless of what anybody says about you you were and always will be the greatest entertainer of all time…i hope you truley rest in peace…much love and wish i got to see you in concert live!!
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HYABUSA RIDER
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
MY FAVORITE MICHAEL JACKSON SONGS ARE HUMAN NATURE, LADY IN MY LIFE, ROCK WITH YOU, DIRTY DIANA, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, BILLY JEAN, MAN IN THE MIRROR, SHE’S OUT OF MY LIFE, MAN I COULD GO ON AND ON. MICHAEL CHANGED MY LIFE! HIS DEATH HIT ME SO HARD. I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE ME TO GET OVER THIS.
MIKE MY MOTORCYCLE CLUB AND SEVERAL OTHERS WILL RIDE IN YOUR HONOR TODAY. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE MJ.
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JstBReal
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Im watching on mtv..the fam just arrived. cant even imagine how they are trully coping with this lost compared to the fans and artists who’ve been influenced by this man’s genius. RIP MJ.
36.
eyana
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
You will always be the best there ever was. My heart goes out to the children, his mother, sisters and brothers. MJ was the kind of artist that you could respect no matter what he did or said. He cared for the community as well as the the world. If I could have one wish for the artist of today. Try to be a trendsetter like Michael and let your music speak for you and your legacy. May God bless his family….MJ you will never be forgotten. We love you but God loved you best.
REST IN PEACE
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sarcasmic
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
UGH THIS REALLY SUCKS, I WILL NOW HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT HE IS GONE, BUT DEFINITLY NEVER FORGOTTEN
THIS IS GOING TO BE SUCH A SAD CEREMONY :-/
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Tasha31
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I have so much to say but have posted on other sites so I’ll just keep it simple and short. @TR3NDSETTER101 dido- even though I was born in 1977 so I’m a little older than you but I agree with your msg.
Michael, God has called you home as he will all of us at some point and time. He called my mother two years ago also at the tender age of 50. You don’t have to worry about the pain you felt physically and mentally, no more medications etc, you can rest now. Job well done! I know you are in a better place.
We all wish this untimely incident had not occurred we wish you were still here and miss you very much. No matter what OUR wants are, GOD wanted you more, he has called you home! Take your crown and walk through those golden gates. Tell my mother I said hello!
Love you Michael Jackson- the REAL king of pop!
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TS
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R.I.P Michael. Forever will you be the King of Pop and thus, forever will you live here on Earth though your spirit now dwells in serenity with God. Through your music, videos, and the numerous artists to whom you were an inspiration, you are practically immortal. No one, regardless of how talented he or she is, will ever dream to, nor will he or she ever be able to, take your place. I love you!
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♥¸.•*´¨`*•.¸♥•.¸♥¸SHEENA♥ ¸.•*´¨`*•.¸♥•.¸
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Such a beautiful soul. So gentle and sweet and shy. I loved your smile. I loved your spirit. And of course I loved your music. I wish you could be here to see how much people really loved you. I hope you knew. I feel like deep down inside you knew you were loved. You will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on. It’s hard to say goodbye so I will say see you later. Love always.
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*«SOLiD RiCH GiRL»*
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I look up to you so much and you’ve inspired me as a dancer but even more so by just being a wonderful person.You had the biggest heart filled with love and courage.I will never forget your amazing smile,your charismatic nature,all the iconic dance moves that I loved but most of all the music.
The music will never die,Michael you can never die!! I will miss you so much.May you have perfect peace and God bless your soul.
Thank you so much Michael for giving us all of you and showing us GREATNESS.You’re one of a kind(Beautiful)and shall remain the GREATEST ARTIST TO EVER LIVE IN THE WORLD!!!!!
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!
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ave one
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
You are an angel that will be missed! Thank you for sharing your gift. RIP Michael.
43.
PYTMissyouMichael
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I’m tired of white people telling me how I felt about Michael and him changing his skin color. What most fail to relize is that the changes wasn’t about wanting to be wihite or black it was about self-loath, emptyness and not really knowing who he was a person.
I have never felt any sort of animosity towards him one way or another, and beyond love I felt/feel a great sense of sadness becasue of what his dad and the media did to him. His greatness will always be remembered and long after the media and white folks have gone on/away, we will always be in his corner providing any support needed.
I love and miss you very much Michael, may you rest in peace, condolences to your family.
May those responsible for your death be punished to the fullest extent of the law!
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Jennifer
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I am glad that his farwell is today. I will continue to miss him.
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Ms Wade
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
They brought his casket out…..I dont know if I will be able to keep my composure at work. I LOVE YOU MIKE!
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Focused1
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
R. I. P. Michael Jackson. No one can take away the impact you have had on music. You are the reason why there is a pop genre.Your legacy has touch generations of so many people including myself and it will live on forever. The media can try to disregard how powerful your influence all they want but deep down everyone knows the truth. You are very special and had a God given talent. Thank you so much for sharing to the world your gift. You may be gone, but you won’t be forgotten.
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Tiffany
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
once they bought his casket out it was over for me
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
LONG LIVE THE KING.
I’M WATCHING IT LIVE. The opening w/ the choir was an excellent choice. I mean excellent!!!
Glad to see Mariah wore a suitable dress for the occassion. But the voice is gone. She’s no Minnie Rippleton though she strived to be. I’m not mad at her but thank God for the studio voice.
OMG look how Joe dressed his boys all in unison. I love the Jackson family. Talk about an untimely death, but when your work is done here the King will summons you home.
God Bless!
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TQ
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
what the hell is up with mariah voice i cant believe this
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RIP MJ
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
yes yes yes!!
MARIAH FINALLY SINGS ”I’LL BE THERE”
and sings it well might i add (with trey)….RIP MJ!!
omg, i literally cried throughout that perfomance
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vee
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
i already knew mariah’s voice was gone but it’s nice that she came out and showed her support for michael.
r.i.p.
52.
Candi_Renee
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
MIKE, OH MIKE. I REMEMBER U ON THE COVER OF EBONY AND HOW I LAUGHED AND THOUGHT HOW RANDOM AND AWKWARD IT WAS FOR ME. I EXPRESSED MY DEEP CONCERN FOR U, B/C I COULD REALLY SEE THE PAIN U WERE GOING THROUGH. IM FOREVER THANKFUL I HAD THAT CHERISHED MOMENT TO SHARE B/C I KNEW U WOULDNT ALWAYS BE HERE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST OF ALL TIME, B/C U WERENT SELFISH AND TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES, ESPECIALLY MINES. SO KING, MAY THE LIGHT U CARRIED FOREVER SHINE. GOODNIGHT…………………LOVE, CANDI GIRL
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Ok twitter is officially down.
all hail the Queen Latifah! OMG she’s making me tear up. Dr. Angelou wrote a poem for MJJ wow that’s so Gr8. She is the gr8est!.
WE HAD HIM!!!!
WE HAD HIM!!!!
WE HAD HIM!!!!
WE HAD HIM!!!!
So beautiful, so beloved, so Maya. The Dr. has a way w/ words. Queen Latifah was the best deliverer for that message.
R.i.P. MJJ!
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jen
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Mariah Carey had me wondering what the hell was going on.
55.
TheMan
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
wow they should have let Trey sing by himself
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
ok Mr. Richie - arguably the best song writer of the 70’s & 80’s. Cant wait to see what he does for the future.This may be his gr8est inspiration yet.
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TQ
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
thank god for lionel richie his voice is the truth
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jen
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Mr. Richie is tearing it up.
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Smile
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Even at this moment haters say such things about Mariah… I mean it was a decent performance since she has these nodules…
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Elodie
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
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JstBReal
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Lionel looks great still. Glad he did this song. As much as I love Mariah..she wasn’t that good doing I’ll Be There.
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mike
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Mariah was fine…..she was kinda crying as well….great job….greaat job lionel too.
AT LEAST MARIAH WAS THERE BY THE WAY!!!!!!!!
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smh
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
so finally Mariah sings and some still have the nerve to complain about her performance
i’d like to see you do any better…this is not the time for tearing people down!
keep your hateful thoughts to yourself and enjoy the show!
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
OMG when they actually get ‘REAL’ singers they move your soul. you can feel these choirs. You feel it in your bones. MJJ cant wait to perform. We know that about him. He cant’ wait to grace the stage. This memorial is so suitable for him. His last concert but not the last we will hear of his music. God i still cant believe he’s gone.
Berry Gordy - the father of motown. MJJs surrogate father. Although Joe made it known that MJJ has only but 1 father. I love Joe Jackson. He raised a good family & a gr8 man. MJJ for those who dont know praised his father for the discipline he bestowed upon them - hardwork & dedication too. He said it was his father who told him never let your fans see you cry. MJJ said he carried the teachings of his father throughout his career. With his father’s teachings you grew to the become THE BEST ENTERTAINER EVER!!! I thank his father for that! MY condolesences to the Jackson family.
I love who’s loving you. Never know it was Smokey’s song. WOW!!! Betcha Gordy never told Smokey that
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
yes the WONDER has entered the building.
Only on the post I will not respond to some of the comments b/c it’s a memorial. Back on topic.
Get ‘em Stevie. OMG the old Motown is in the BUILDING!!!! B.E.T. take notes on how a tribute is done!
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Cherry Almond
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Okay I’m done for. Oh Stevie.
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Ok stevie is singing & now I’m officially crying. His voice is too powerful for words. The soul combined w/ the message & delivery makes this performance tremendous. I love the oldies music. Damn my generation is so lost, no messages, no movement, no point in even listening to it.
OMG he’s gone guys……..officially. there will never be another.
68.
BlackIce
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I told myself if I watched this I wouldn’t cry.
Here I go breaking promises.
Peace to that man.
Greatest Entertainer of All Time
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jen
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Stevie Wonder did me in with Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer.I couldn’t hold the tears back any longer.
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JstBReal
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Steveie is putting it down. Its so hard to even look at that coffin when they flash it. Wow man this is still unsurreal this is a memorial service.
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
RIGHT NOW B.E.T IS SHOWING SUNSET PARK.
PEOPLE WE NEED TO BOYCOTT B.E.T SUCH DISRESPECT!!!!
BOYCOTT B.E.T DONT WATCH ANOTHER PROGRAM. EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD PEOPLE ARE WATCHING THE MEMORIAL. EVERY CHANNEL HAS STOPPED ALL PROGRAMS TO BROADCAST THE MEMORIAL EVERY CHANNEL EXCEPT…
BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION.
BOYCOTT B.E.T!!! MAKE THEM RESPECT OUR ICONIC FIGURES!
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MY2SENSE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
angel - u cant block that last message, come on even CL is broadcasting the memorial. where is BET’s respect?!
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jen
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Jennifer Hudson!Now that’s what I’m talking about!She is amazing.
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Cherry Almond
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
Go ‘head J-Hud! She has such a beautiful and powerful voice.
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Classy
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 /
I can’t hardly stand it. I miss Michael so much.
I just keep watching his interviews on TV over and over and realize what I took for granted. There will never be another entertainer remotely on his level and that is a major loss indeed.
The grief felt around the world is totally substantiated by the fact that he was an extraordinarily good person. We should be happy about his life and legacy, but it’s hard not to be sad…we are without our King.
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