After performing a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Heal The World” at the 2009 BET Awards, Ciara got emotional as she recalled the late King of Pop’s profound influence on her career.

This one is a tearjerker….

Teddy Riley remembered his friend, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, in a tearful interview with CNN over the weekend.

The New Jack Swing-pioneering producer, who worked on Michael’s platinum-selling 1991 Dangerous album, broke down as he recalled the child molestation allegations that destroyed the legendary singer’s career.

The siblings of Michael Jackson may be embarking on a series of tribute concerts celebrating the life of the late King of Pop, Billboard Magazine has learned.

According to Billboard, Janet would headline the tour while the remaining members of the Jackson 5 would open the concerts.

The proposed tour would either feature the Jacksons performing their brother’s songs on a tour of North American or fulfilling some of Michael’s sold-out London shows.

Usher, was unable to attend the BET Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles because he is currently out of the country, but the singer is planning to honor the King of Pop when he returns to the States later this summer.

“It is with regret that I [was] unable to participate in the BET Awards Tribute to Michael Jackson on June 28,” Usher said in a statement released to the press on Monday.

“When the BET Awards producers and organizers reached out to me to participate in the tribute, I was extremely flattered and humbled by the opportunity to pay tribute to the world’s greatest musical icon,” the statement continued. “Unfortunately, I am currently overseas and would not make it back in time to the Awards show.”

“I look forward to seeing the show and I plan to work on a tribute to Michael Jackson when I return,” Usher added.

Is it just us or does Ne-Yo bare a stricking resemblance to a frozen turtle? Please put your hat back on, bruh.

Ne-Yo performed “The Lady in My Life” at the BET Awards 2009 in Los Angeles June 28.

A grief-stricken Janet Jackson appeared at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The singing star brought fans a special message from her family in the wake death of her older brother Michael Jackson, who passed away suddenly last Thursday.

“My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was too painful,” a choked-up Janet told the audience.

“To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself thank you for your love and support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”

The BET Awards honored Michael Jackson –on Sunday night.

Host Jamie Foxx entered to Michael’s 1983 smash“Beat It,” wearing the singer’s trademark red zippered jacket from his “Thriller” years and a single white glove.

The show opened with a medley of songs from the star’s days as part of The Jackson 5, performed byNew Edition — including Bobby Brown.

According to a backup dancer for Chris Brown, the “Run It” hitmaker was going to perform a tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson at tonight’s BET Awards but was shut down after Jay-Z complained to the network.

As we all know, Chris Brown pleaded guilty last week to violently assaulting Hov’s prodigy, Rihanna.

The former nanny of Michael Jackson’s children is speaking out on the late star’s alleged history of abusing prescription drugs.

Grace Rwaramba, who worked for legendary star for more than 17 years before being dismissed last December, claims the King Of Pop often mixed too many drugs at the same time, neglected his three young children, and would fire her at the drop of a hat. Read the rest of this entry »

Bad things happen when you beat up on girls…..

Chris Brown, once known for his “young Michael Jackson” comparisons, has been denied from participating in a tonight’s tribute to the late King of Pop at tonight’s BET Awards in Los Angeles, EgyptSaidSo is reporting.

Word is BET producers fear having Brown participate in the tribute to Jackson would upset fans of the network, who are still on edge after the crooner’s assault on singer Rihanna earlier this year.

Earlier this week, Brown — who performed Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during the 2006 World Music Awards in London — hailed the star as the reason why he wanted to become an entertainer.