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R.I.P. Michael Jackson
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Flix ~ Backstage at Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service
Jennifer Hudson (and her baby bump) with Usher backstage
Michael Jackson’s memorial service is going on right now as I type. I was going to attempt to live blog it but just can’t do it. Too caught up in emotion. You can also check my Twitter for live updates. I’ll update this post as additional photos become available.
Chris Brown spotted in the audience
Wesley Snipes backstage
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Flix from Beyonce’s Atlanta Concert [SandraRose]
Daily Words of Wisdom from T.I. [MissJia]
Drake gets 4 outta 5 on the Groupie Scale [TalesFromAGroupie]
Video ~ Al Sharpton & Joe Jackson Press Conference
Reverend Al Sharpton and Joe Jackson got together today for an impromptu press conference. They tried to prepare Joe’s image by addressing last night’s Red Carpet debaucle, as well as revealed plans for a few memorial and tributes. I dunno bout you guys but anytime Sharpton is involved I get pretty nervous.? Things are gonna get messy and we know it but does Al HAVE to attach himself so soon?
Papa Joe began his portion of the conference by saying, ?I wish that Michael could be here to see all this.? He went on to say that Michael will be most remembered for his charity work and stated that ?Sometimes he would go and cry about it because he felt sorry for the people he was helping,? When asked if the funeral would be private, Joe said, ?I?ve never heard of a private funeral.?
As questions arose about Michael?s children, of whom Michael?s mother was just granted temporary custody, Joe said, ?They?re happy with the kids that they?re around, cause we have kids back there that are small just like they are. They was never around other kids, they?re happy.?
Interpretation? Joe and Al have big things planned, Michael’s funeral will be huge and Papa Joe feels that Mike’s kids weren’t treated well by Mike… *sigh*
Peep the full press conference below:
Michael Jackson’s Final Photos
These few photos have been revealed to have been Michael Jackson’s final images captured on film.The photo above is from a handout photo provided by AEG/Concerts West and was taken May 6, 2009 as Michael prepared for the “This Is It” London concerts. The photos below were taken during his last concert rehearsal at Staples Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
“I am devastated by the sudden loss of ‘The King of Pop,’ who I have photographed numerous times since the Victory Tour in the ’80s. When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was BACK!!! I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking. I was so looking forward to shooting the O2 Arena performances with the amazing production that Kenny Ortega and AEG put together with Michael for his fans.”? ~ Kevin Mazur, Celebrity Photographer and Founder of WireImage.com
Photos via WireImage
R.I.P. MJ
Flix/Video ~ Keri Hilson’s 2009 BET Awards Performance
Atlanta’s own Keri Hilson performed on her first major awards show wearing her ode to Michael Jackson….glittery socks and all.? The diva performed “Turnin Me On” and “Knock You Down” and for her tribute to the King of Pop, Keri performed a brief dance number while Kanye’s verse “Bad Real Bad…Michael Jackson” repeated in the background.
I was waiting on Keri to belt out a classic MJ tune but was disappointed (yet again) all I could do was yell at the screen:
“Dance…Spin…Grab Yo Crotch… SOMETHING!! Dayum!”
Remember that game where you fell backwards hoping someone would catch you?
Keri obviously has no problems with trust…
More flix and Keri’s performance video under the cut:
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