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Post by Desi on Jun 29, 2009 15:00:21 GMT -5
^^^ I think he looks great there considering that rough patch of years he went through recently (2003-2006).
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Post by willywonka666 on Jun 29, 2009 15:34:51 GMT -5
God he was thin, I'm surprised with as many issues he seemed to have about his appearance, he wasn't bulimic as well.
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Post by Desi on Jun 29, 2009 15:49:53 GMT -5
An article on MTV.com says that his last rehearsal might be released as a final album of sorts. I hope so, if the pictures were any indication.
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Post by willywonka666 on Jun 29, 2009 16:11:34 GMT -5
I heard it could be a dvd as well
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Post by Bauertainments on Jun 29, 2009 16:21:44 GMT -5
Well, a press conference that covered nothing with Joe Jackson and Al Sharpton just concluded. I'm holding my tongue as promised on Joe Jackson, but boy, I worry about those kids... Beatings Whippings for everybody, I guess.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 29, 2009 16:21:55 GMT -5
DVD and CD from what I understand.
In the "what's-going-on-here" file, the coroner went back to Jackson's mansion with a cameraman today. Not sure what they're expecting to find since it's been a few days in the first place and the Jackson family on Saturday removing items, meaning the scene has been disturbed. Weird.
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Jun 29, 2009 16:51:02 GMT -5
I always wanted that "smooth criminal" jacket.
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Post by Widow's Peak on Jun 29, 2009 17:15:01 GMT -5
So, I saw his name brought up many, many pages ago in reference to people whose careers were basically "made" by MJ, so I have to wonder: with all of these celebrities weighing in on the subject, has there been any word from "Weird Al" Yankovic? I mean, MJ was a pretty big target of his - and as noted, to his credit, Michael always seemed to at least enjoy the parodies. He did a very brief statement via Twitter: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've stayed out of this thread because I have some ambivalent feelings about MJ: He was an unparalelled talent but at the same time tragically flawed. That being said, I'm not looking forward to the circus that the ensuing legal mess is going to be.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 29, 2009 18:54:37 GMT -5
OK, in the "how in the world did THIS happen???" category:
Just got back from Hastings, local book store, looking for Jackson mags with no luck. Try again tomorrow.
Imagine my shock when I found they actually had Jackson CDs in stock! True, it was Blood on the Dance Floor (13 tracks, only five new songs) but I didn't have it, it was 5 bucks so I got it.
Just wild that anything by Jackson is still floating around out there.
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Post by TheShowStoppin Classic JBHENDU on Jun 29, 2009 20:06:35 GMT -5
I'm trying really hard not to say " and the little boys of the world breathe a sigh of relief." out of respect............ seriously hope he's not dying hey, that stuff's not needed here. Its pretty obvious that there are more than a few fans of his music at this place, especially in this thread. Only thing statements like that do is cause stupid, unneeded fights. The only reason I posted that at the time was that I didn't believe it was true that Jackson had passed or that he was even sick really and that at the worst, it was nothing but a publicity stunt and that The King of Pop would eventually show up dancing on SUVs sooner than later. But when I quickly realised that the news was true, I redacted that post and felt really bad about that since I said it. For what it's worth, I would rather remember Jackson for all of the ggod things he accomplished and for very little if anything about the weird stuff. I'll probably blog later about it on Myspace later. Just felt I needed to apologise for what I posted and later redacted.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 29, 2009 23:20:11 GMT -5
And the hits just keep on a comin'...
Apparently I asked earlier why the coroner would need to go back to Jackson's home? We found out.
Two bags of perscription related drugs from different doctors.
You know, the only thing I'm hoping for at this point is that Michael's heart gave out while he was coming off these drugs to get ready for the tour.
Meanwhile, with his current doctor, the one who was giving him CPR on the bed last Thursday, he's swearing up and down he didn't give Michael any narcotics up through the time of his death. Also says giving him CPR on the bed was fine since a. it was a firm mattress and b. Michael was only 112 pounds at the time of his death. Add in that Michael was 5' 10'', which means he was REALLY thin, folks.
Also hearing rumbles that Michael finished something being called the "Dome Project" two weeks ago. Add this to The Last Rehearsal and the 100+ song library left to his children and we're looking at a library that would make Elvis and The Beatles green with envy, at least in what could be farmed out over the next 20 years or so.
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jun 30, 2009 0:12:12 GMT -5
MJ has stated that he would have about 100 different songs per album, and then whittle them down.
Smooth Criminal was actually on the chopping block, and was added in last minute, according to him.
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Post by Johnny D on Jun 30, 2009 6:19:12 GMT -5
Looking at one of the most recent pics, that's the first time I've seen Jackson smile like that in a very long time. His true happiness really was the stage.
Am not going to go into detail about what I think of ol' Joe except that I wish the worst for him and him only, that is all.
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Post by Ken Ivory on Jun 30, 2009 6:39:14 GMT -5
I'm just glad MJ can finally have peace. I don't think anyone deserved to have their lives totally invaded as his was. Hear, hear
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Post by willywonka666 on Jun 30, 2009 7:11:23 GMT -5
Thought I'd share this little bit of info with you from an email I received....
My son dates a girl who's dad is a truck driver. Business has been really slow for him the past few months because of the auto industry struggling and all that. So, he decides to kind of "freelance" and haul whatever he can to make ends meet. He said since Thursday, he has delivered 7 truckloads of DVDs, Michael Jackson DVDs. He is on number 8 now, heading to New Jersey. I imagine he will be busy for quite a long time with this. Don't ya think?
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 30, 2009 9:51:59 GMT -5
Thought I'd share this little bit of info with you from an email I received.... My son dates a girl who's dad is a truck driver. Business has been really slow for him the past few months because of the auto industry struggling and all that. So, he decides to kind of "freelance" and haul whatever he can to make ends meet. He said since Thursday, he has delivered 7 truckloads of DVDs, Michael Jackson DVDs. He is on number 8 now, heading to New Jersey. I imagine he will be busy for quite a long time with this. Don't ya think? Absolutely and the desire is only going to grow when the Last Rehearsal CD and DVD come out, plus I'm very curious to see what this Dome Project Jackson was working on is going to look like. Oh, speaking of Jackson merchandise, don't forget, Time and Newsweek SHOULD be on newsstands today with MJ on the cover. Also, heard that anyone who had This Is It tickets will have the option of either getting a refund or a souvie ticket. Frankly, I think the original tickets are going to be worth more, so I'd bet more than one fan will opt to just take a bath and lose the money and hold on to the original ticket. For the TV hounds, CNN will be having a broadcast I believe from the Apollo Theater tonight at 10 PM ET. ABC is also planning another hour doc block tonight, I think around 10 PM ET as well. Coverage is slowing as people move on to other things and come to terms with what happened. I suppose deep down we're starting to catch our breaths and bracing ourselves for the funeral, whenever that happens.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 11:15:06 GMT -5
Dunno if its been posted but The Simpsons did a tribute on Sunday
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Post by wrestlesmarks on Jun 30, 2009 11:21:40 GMT -5
tmz.com is reporting that neither Jackson or Rowe are the biological parents to the children Jackson claimed as his.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 30, 2009 11:32:52 GMT -5
WSJ is reporting that there is a will written by Jackson in 2002. Apparently the estate is to be divided between the three kids, his mother and at least one charity.
Joe Jackson is not, repeat NOT, named as a benificary in the will.
Let's just hope this holds up in court, but even if it doesn't, hopefully the courts take into consideration that Michael didn't want his dad within spitting distance of his money.
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Post by ani on Jun 30, 2009 11:56:38 GMT -5
Joe Jackson is not, repeat NOT, named as a benificary in the will. And there was much rejoicing. Although you know he's gonna go to court to try and get a piece. I expect this to last several years.
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