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 »
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.
Just two days after the tragic death of Michael Jackson, The Jackson Family has released a statement to fans on the event that has rocked the world. Read the rest of this entry »
A new tribute track dedicated to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is making the rounds on the blogosphere this evening.
“Better on the Other Side” features Diddy, along with fellow Jackson mourners Chris Brown, Boyz II Men, the Game, Polo, and Mario Winans paying homage to the man who paved the way for the musicians of today.
This is one of my favorite MJ songs. What are some of yours?
Police are on the hunt for Michael Jackson’s private physican.
Los Angeles police spokeswoman Karen Rayner says the LAPD is hoping Dr. Conrad Robert Murray — a cardiologist from Houston, TX, will be able to answer a few questions regarding the pop star’s death in Los Angeles Thursday.
“We have not been able to interview the doctor yet. His car was impounded because it may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death,” she told The Associated Press Friday.
While some celebs, like best pal Elizabeth Taylor and former Motown labelmate Stevie Wonder, are still too distraught to publicly comment at this time, the entertainment world continues to mourn the passing of pop’s Peter Pan, the late Michael Jackson. The music pioneer passed away on Thursday at the age of 50. Read the rest of this entry »
R&B star Usher is speaking out on the loss of the King of Pop. On Friday, the “Confessions” star told The Early Show he wouldn’t be the man or artist he is today without the influence of Michael Jackson.
