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- 50 Cent, Lil Wayne Classics Fused With Michael Jackson's On New Mixtape
- Michael Jackson Public Viewing At Neverland Set For Friday
- Usher: 'I Wouldn't Be Who I Am Today Without Michael Jackson'
- Jay-Z's 'D.O.A.' Video Inspired By '70s Counterculture Movie
- Michael Jackson Tried To End 50 Cent/ Game Beef
- A World Without Michael Jackson Has A Lot Less Magic In It
- Justin Timberlake On Michael Jackson: He 'Was The Baddest!'
- Game Drops Video For Michael Jackson Tribute Song
- David Cook Remembers Michael Jackson, The Global Icon
- Reverend Al Sharpton Leads Michael Jackson Memorial At Apollo Theater
| 50 Cent, Lil Wayne Classics Fused With Michael Jackson's On New Mixtape Posted: 01 Jul 2009 03:51 AM PDT Cookin' Soul put together a mix of mash-ups in Mixtape Daily.
I can't lie: Two days after Michael Jackson died, I had one real good cry. Ironically, June 27 is my birthday, and no, my eyes didn't swell up because I was sad about getting older — after losing family members, I wholeheartedly feel grateful every time another year comes around. The waterworks opened up because after two days, it hit me like a hard smack to the face: Michael Jackson is gone. The greatest, most captivating performer of all time is dead. Since I could remember, there hasn't been a day when MJ wasn't a part of my life. Obviously you don't talk about Michael Jackson every single day, but Mike was omnipresent. Record or no record, he's been in our lives. Besides "Rapper's Delight," "Beat It" was the first video I ever remember seeing — I think it came on "Solid Gold" one night. The video had such major impact on me. It was the most captivating thing I had ever seen. Even though I was still single digits in age and hadn't seen much, MJ was my favorite and has remained so all these years later. I can also remember sneaking in my cousin Yvette's room to watch the video for "Billie Jean," which aired past my bedtime. The video was so dope, I ran down the stairs and started dancing. MJ was breathtaking for kids, adults and everyone worldwide. Michael's death was surprising — everyone was in a state of shock, and as we here at MTV News worked to compile two specials to celebrate the life and legacy of Jackson, Mixtape Daily went on a short hiatus. But we're back today and ready to continue the celebration of Jackson's life and work. Two talented producers, Cookin' Soul, checked in from the studio and showed us how they laid it down on their Tribute to the King mash-up mixtape. Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape: Tribute to the King Headliners: Cookin' Soul and Michael Jackson Key Collaborations: The adding of 50 Cent's vocals from "Like My Style" to "Remember the Time," Luda's verse from "Girls Gone Wild" to "Bad" and Biggie from "Nasty Boy" on "Rock With You." Essential Info: Producers/DJs Cookin' Soul have brought their flavor from Spain to the U.S., working with people such as Max B, the Game, Soulja Boy, Kool G. Rap and the homie Lil' Cease. Big Size, Milton and Zock make their mixtapes feel like the old '90s blend tapes and they come up with concept releases such as mixing some of 50 Cent's greatest verses with music from '90s hits like Mary J. Blige's "Real Love." Their breakthrough was the OJAYSIS project, which mixed Hov's vocals with Oasis' music. Now they're back with a tape dedicated to Michael Jackson — Tribute to the King throws rap verses over MJ's classics. "Once we learned the sad news, we got to work — we stayed up all night," Zock said. You'll hear Kid Cudi over "Bad" and Biggie — with a hint of Auto-Tune — on "Thriller." One track that didn't make the cut, potentially ending up on a part two, is Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" mixed with "Dirty Diana." Other Heat This Week » Max B and DJ Lazy K - Million Dollar Baby 3: The Wave Never Ends For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson Public Viewing At Neverland Set For Friday Posted: 29 Jun 2009 11:47 PM PDT Private memorial service set for Sunday.
Michael Jackson's fans will get a chance to pay their final respects to the fallen pop icon at a public viewing at his Neverland Valley Ranch on Friday. According to CNN, Jackson's body will be returned Thursday — via a 30-car motorcade — to the amusement park/zoo/mansion that was his home for nearly two decades, just a week after the 50-year-old singer died at a rented Los Angeles mansion.
A spokesperson for Jackson also told CNN that private memorial services for the singer will be held on Sunday, though the question of where Jackson will be buried remains unresolved. On Monday, Jackson's father, Joseph, refuted rumors that his son would be buried at Neverland and said that it was too early to talk about funeral plans because the family was still awaiting the results of a second autopsy. On Tuesday, thousands of admirers gathered in New York's Harlem neighborhood to pay their respects at the famous Apollo Theater, where Jackson performed with the Jackson 5 some 40 years ago. Though Jackson spent much of his adult life living in the Los Angeles area, the mayor of his hometown of Gary, Indiana has asked the family to consider burying the singer there. A spokesperson for Mayor Rudy Clay told CNN that the city's leader has been in touch with the Jackson family and is hoping that the gritty Midwestern industrial town could be Jackson's final resting place. At the very least, Clay told Chicago radio station WGN, he expects that Jackson's body will be taken to Gary for a memorial service he is planning next week.
"I believe that his body will lie in state in Gary, Indiana," Clay said Tuesday. "Now, it may not happen, but I believe it will." That memorial service is slated to take place on July 10 at the city's U.S. Steel Works ballpark and Clay promised that it would be a memorial "fit for the prince of peace and a memorial that's fit for Gary, Indiana's favorite son, the greatest entertainer that ever lived." Should the Jackson family agree to have the singer buried there, a spokesperson for the mayor said the tomb could be near a proposed Jackson family museum and performing arts center that the city has discussed with family patriarch Joseph Jackson. The public viewing at Neverland will likely be an emotional event for Jackson's many fans in the U.S. and across the globe, as the secluded 2,500-acre property was off-limits to all but Jackson's intimates during the time he lived there from 1988 to 2005. Ownership of the ranch, renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch, was transferred to a company called Colony Capital in 2008 in a deal that allowed Jackson to hold onto the property when Colony agreed to buy the $23.5 million mortgage, according to TMZ. Jackson took leave of Neverland — named after the fictional world in the story of Peter Pan — in 2005, following his acquittal on child-molestation charges. Aerial shots shown on CNN on Tuesday revealed that amusement park rides, train and zoo had all been removed since Jackson's departure. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Usher: 'I Wouldn't Be Who I Am Today Without Michael Jackson' Posted: 30 Jun 2009 05:37 AM PDT 'I think Michael Jackson is by far one of the most impactful artists in music,' singer says.
For years now, Usher has been tapped as "the next Michael Jackson." Of course, he considers this a compliment, even if he doesn't believe the hype for a second. Because to him, there will never be another King of Pop. "He influenced me in so many ways, more than just music ... as a humanitarian, as a philanthropist, as an artist, as an individual who transcended culture. I wouldn't be who I am today without Michael Jackson," Usher said. "They say if you ever want to be great, you've got to study who the greats studied, so, of course, I studied his moves — studied them down to a T. But there was much more to him than that. Really, he created an eclectic style of life and, throughout the years, from his childhood to his adulthood, he managed to continue to be successful, but also to continue to push the limits and push everyone's expectations."
It was the second time Usher has spoken publically about the death of Jackson — the first being a statement he released as the news of his passing spread last Thursday (June 25) — and in the days since, he's leant his voice to a Game-helmed tribute track, but he says that he'll really never stop paying homage to the King, a man he not only considers a trailblazer, but also knew as a friend, a mentor and a confidant.
"I think Michael Jackson is by far one of the most impactful artists in music ... when MTV did not play African-American videos, he took a stand and said, 'This is a must,' and you look what it became after that," Usher said. "You can't say that you are an artist in this century and [not be] influenced by Michael Jackson. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to share the stage with him, to know him personally, and I am always going to remember him. I'll be a fan for life ... this is a tragedy to say the least, and it has affected all of us." And though Jackson is gone, Usher said he'll always have his memories of the times they spent together, including a 2001 show in New York City where the two shared the stage. It's a moment that will be with Ush for the rest of his life — one that will probably never be topped. "There's two highlights that I will always remember in my career," he offered. "One, sharing the stage with James Brown at the Grammys, where he named me 'the Godson of Soul,' and sharing the stage with Michael Jackson in New York City." For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Jay-Z's 'D.O.A.' Video Inspired By '70s Counterculture Movie Posted: 30 Jun 2009 12:57 AM PDT Hov says 1970's 'Zabriskie Point' has the same rebellious feel as Blueprint 3.
Just as Jay-Z looked to the past for the soundscapes of his original Blueprint LP, it seems he went retro again for the video for the first single from Blueprint 3, "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)." This time, it was a controversial 1970 film that served as the muse for a portion of the "D.O.A." video, Hov told MTV News. "The visual for 'D.O.A.' conveys the direction for Blueprint 3 and is inspired, in part, by the film 'Zabriskie Point,' directed by Michelangelo Antonioni," Jay said in an e-mail about his video, which premiered on Sunday, after the BET Awards. "The film parallels the vision of Blueprint 3. 'Zabriskie Point' represents aspects of a counterculture movement. In music, we have to elevate beyond what has become a popular trend or gimmick, pushing ourselves past what is comfortable and challenge the status quo." "Zabriskie Point" is the famous Italian director's documentary-style fictional movie about young American hippies. Taking a cue from Antonioni's anti-establishment bent, "D.O.A." features stylistic explosions of the trends Jay wants to perish, such as gaudy chains that symbolize Auto-Tune, bottles of Cristal and a rack of colorfully loud clothing. Blueprint 3's September 11 release date is a tip of the hat to the first album in his series, but Jay says the content of his new album will take a look to the future. "This trilogy has come full circle," he explained. "Blueprint encompasses the essence of those that influenced me; it pays homage to the soul music that our parents played. Releasing Blueprint 3 pays homage to that original release date, and in remembering the past, we must look to the future in a different way. Musically, the album recognizes that there is a generation of us that are influencing the next wave of artists. It lays groundwork for what can happen next in music." Jay-Z kicks off a set of summer concert dates on July 2 in Phoenix. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson Tried To End 50 Cent/ Game Beef Posted: 30 Jun 2009 07:06 AM PDT The Game remembers when Jackson called and offered to mediate between the rappers.
"We Are the World" and "Heal the World" were undoubtedly two of Michael Jackson's greatest songwriting and humanitarian achievements. But if MJ had been able to cool off the tension between 50 Cent and the Game, as the California rapper claims he attempted to a few years back, then Jackson could have won the Nobel Peace prize. He certainly would have earned it. Game told MTV News that during his beef with 50, which began in 2005, Jackson actually called the Compton MC and offered to play peacekeeper between the two former friends.
"I was on tour in Canada, sitting in my room, cutting my hair," Game told MTV News, recalling Jackson's phone call. "I was messing my hair up. Then my road manager knocks on my door. Boom, boom, boom. He told me, I got MJ on the phone. I ran and snatched up the phone." On the other end of the line was a British gentleman who connected the two musicians. A nervous Game said Jackson started the conversation by talking about music and complimenting him on his records like "Hate It or Love It" and "How We Do." Then the King of Pop asked about the rapper's children. But before the phone call ended, Jackson touched on one last topic, a sensitive matter at the time. "He got to this one thing that makes me laugh, man." Game explained. "He said, 'I don't know how you're gonna feel about this, but I want to ask you something. I don't want you to judge me, but I don't really know everything that's going on between you and 50. But I want to be the middleman behind you putting this situation to bed.' " Jackson wanted the two to meet, with him serving as a mediator, according to Game. The rapper mentioned Jackson's outreach in his new song, "Better on the Other Side," a tribute to the late King of Pop that features Chris Brown, Diddy, Boyz II Men and Mario Winans. A video for the track, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the record, is set to premiere online on Tuesday (June 30), Game said. On Friday, 50 Cent also released two Michael Jackson tribute tracks, "Respect It or Check It N---a" and "Where You Are." Although 50 and Game eventually put their differences aside, Jackson wasn't involved. Game said MJ wanted all three of the artists to collaborate on a song together. But, unfortunately, nothing ever came about. "It just never manifested," Game said. Don't miss "Michael Jackson: Picking Up the Pieces," Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, featuring a special report from MTV News. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos
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| A World Without Michael Jackson Has A Lot Less Magic In It Posted: 01 Jul 2009 03:51 AM PDT Future generations will never know what they missed, in Bigger Than the Sound.
Michael Jackson spent approximately 45 percent of his life as a cherubic, preternaturally gifted, exquisitely Afro-ed kid from Gary, Indiana, and the remaining 55 percent of it as the most famous man on the planet. This probably explains everything about him: his eccentricities (real or imagined), his music, his triumphs and tribulations and, ultimately, his death. Michael Jackson was never a normal person; he never had a normal childhood (his father put him to work in the family business — the Jackson 5 — at the age of 5), and he segued from that directly into an exceedingly abnormal adulthood, one spent directly beneath the megawatt glare of the spotlight. He lived — and died — smothered by fame.
I'm not writing this to eulogize Jackson, or to explain away the things he may or may not have done. I'm just pointing out the fact that he lived a fairly isolated, probably lonely life. Which that brings me to the point of this column. Even if, for most of the past two decades, Jackson seemed to exist solely for the pleasure of the tabloids, at least he was alive. There was a sort of comfort in knowing that the guy who made Thriller (and Off the Wall and Bad) was still with us. It seemed like he would never die — that in some bizarre way he was immortal, a living bridge between pop music's past and present. He was a beacon of permanence in increasingly un-permanent times. Of course, that all ended last week. Which means that, for the first time in nearly four decades, there will be kids who grow up without ever knowing what it's like to have Michael Jackson in their lives. This is amazing when you think about it, not to mention a little sad and frightening. Because what happens now that the King of Pop is dead? Who will amaze, enthrall, and engage the next generation of music fans now that he's gone? Who will make the 18-minute music videos, or stage the mega-tours, or release the concert films that will melt these kids' minds? Who will write the pop tunes that will make them laugh and cry and fall in love? Who will have them aping dance moves on the linoleum floors of their kitchens, or putting on ridiculous sparkly gloves for Halloween? Sure, some people will — but they won't be like Michael Jackson. Jackson's death has left a gaping, generation-sized hole in the entertainment world, one that — as I'm sure they'd agree — a hundred Justins or Britneys or Jiggas or Kanyes will never fill. That's the reality of the situation. We've witnessed the end of something here; something we probably won't be able to comprehend anytime soon. One of my best friends and his wife just had a baby boy, seven pounds of awesome named Carlos Antonio Ortiz. So far, Little 'Los has had a pretty excellent life, except for the part where MJ died. He is only three weeks old, so I haven't had the heart to tell him this yet, but for the rest of his life, he will exist in a world without Michael Jackson, which is to say that it's basically all downhill from here. Sure, he will have heroes, people he will emulate and idolize, but none of them will be able to do the Moonwalk, not even his dad. No offense, Jason. And the sad thing is, there are millions of Carloses out there now. More are born every minute. And sure, their mothers and fathers will probably play them Michael Jackson's music, will try to explain to them who this man was and what he meant to the world. But it won't be the same, not for any of them, because they won't have a reference point, they won't have the real thing. Jackson now will exist only in stories and videos and recorded music. Sure, there will undoubtedly be more Michael Jackson albums in the future. Unreleased songs and demos, the recordings of rehearsals for his upcoming run of shows at London's O2 Arena, posthumous releases that won't have one one-hundredth of the heart and soul of "She's Out of My Life" or "Black or White." It's entirely possible that these "new" releases will introduce a whole new generation of fans to his music, and that, in death, Michael Jackson will become even more famous. Though I somehow doubt that. For starters, I don't think it's even possible to be more famous that MJ is/was. And, perhaps more importantly, because there's nothing like the genuine article. And there never will be again. Of course, you'll have to take my word for it, Carlos, but trust me: Michael Jackson was unreal. You'll never know what you missed. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Justin Timberlake On Michael Jackson: He 'Was The Baddest!' Posted: 30 Jun 2009 12:09 AM PDT Singer and 'NSYNC performed with Jackson at 2001 VMAs.
Listen to any Justin Timberlake song or look at any of his videos, and it is clear that the singer has been heavily influenced by Michael Jackson, who passed away on Thursday. Not only has Timberlake been influenced by him, but he has also had the honor of performing with him. Timberlake reflected on the times — like when Jackson performed with 'NSYNC at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards — he shared with the pop legend.
"The thing about Michael is the memories," he told MTV U.K. "I'm lucky enough to have memories — actually, physically — with him onstage and off." Timberlake went on to describe the outpouring of emotion for Jackson from friends and fans a "testament to how big a deal it is, obviously, because he's created so many cultural photos in people's minds with his music that he was and always will be the king of pop.
"To create the things that he created with his music is untouchable. He opened the minds of the world to be able to do that through his music... [it's] a feat not accomplished by many people, maybe only a handful of people. I don't think anyone ever did it like him. He went on to echo a statement he made late last week about Jackson, saying, "He opened the minds of people about music. He opened the minds of people about culture. Even if it was this much in your conscious, he helped with segregation. His music did that and not a lot of people can say that. Michael was the baddest!" Don't miss "Michael Jackson: Picking Up the Pieces," Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, featuring a special report from MTV News. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Game Drops Video For Michael Jackson Tribute Song Posted: 30 Jun 2009 03:07 AM PDT 'Better on the Other Side' clip shows Chris Brown, Wanya Morris in the studio, Game getting an MJ tattoo.
The Game wasted no time in paying tribute to Michael Jackson. The Compton lyric master spearheaded an all-star tribute song, recorded it and released it within 10 hours. And less than a week after dropping the record, Game put out a video for the song. On Tuesday (June 30), the clip for "Better on the Other Side" dropped to the Internet.
As the clip starts, we hear the voice of Diddy (who isn't shown in the video) and see a fan holding a poster that reads "R.I.P. Michael Jackson." From there we see more images of fans, some mourning M.J., some celebrating him by doing his dances and dressing like the late King of Pop. Game begins rapping while lying in a bathtub, fully clothed and drinking as the water runs. Chris Brown is shown moments after that, bobbing his head to the beat. The video then goes back and forth between the recording sessions for the song and the vigils of fans. Game is shown in the studio with Brown, then we see Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris recording and singing his part on the record.
"Why'd you have to go, go/ I know it's better on the other side," Brown sings. We then see Game writing his rhyme for the record and, later, getting a new tattoo on his right arm. As the video ends, Game stands up in the bathtub, takes off his shirt and reveals his new Michael Jackson tattoo. It's a picture of Jackson wearing a fedora and a mask on his face. (Read about the Game's recollection of the time Jackson called him in an attempt to resolve his beef with 50 Cent.) "With Michael Jackson, you can't even [record] one song," Game said Saturday night at a party Diddy threw in Los Angeles. "Michael Jackson, he's the legend. I think the most tears were shed around the world for his death, and the only person above him who people cried for like that when they died was Jesus. So, that lets you know the stature of Michael Jackson, his life and his career. I love him and we miss him." For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| David Cook Remembers Michael Jackson, The Global Icon Posted: 30 Jun 2009 05:52 AM PDT 'He blew pop music wide open, and made it bigger than just music, you know?' the 'American Idol' alum says.
In some roundabout way, it's entirely possible that David Cook might not have won the seventh season of "American Idol" if it weren't for Michael Jackson. See, it was his edgy take on "Billie Jean" — which was, for accuracy's sake, actually a take on Chris Cornell's version on the song — during the sixth week of the competition that took Cook from underdog to frontrunner, eventually carrying him to the "Idol" crown, a platinum-plus debut album and millions of fans around the world.
So, naturally, when he learned of the death of Jackson, he felt the need to pay respects to the man — and not just for his excellent songbook, either. "The impact Michael Jackson has had on me as an artist is the same impact he's had on everyone ... he blew pop music wide open, and made it bigger than just music, you know?" Cook told MTV News. "That's viewed [in terms of] the short films he made for music videos, plus look at the cultural gaps: There's people that know no English except for the two words 'Michael' and 'Jackson.' And that's pretty incredible."
And that global reach is what astonishes Cook the most about Jackson. He credits the King of Pop for taking mainstream music to the mega masses ... and paving the way for all pop stars who have followed since. Without Jackson, there would be no Britney, no Beyoncé — no David Cook. "To think that Michael Jackson as more influence on the world than presidents and world leaders, that's huge," he said. "And the fact that he was able to do that, I think, is what allows people like me to go out and perform music and have it matter in some small sense, I guess." For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Reverend Al Sharpton Leads Michael Jackson Memorial At Apollo Theater Posted: 30 Jun 2009 03:33 AM PDT 'When the whole world turned on Michael, we never turned on Michael,' reverend tells crowd.
NEW YORK — On Tuesday (June 30), the Reverend Al Sharpton led a memorial for Michael Jackson at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Thousands of fans lined up as early as 5 a.m., according to reports. The theater opened its doors at 2 p.m., admitting Jackson's fans 600 at a time. MTV News went to the world-famous venue, where it looked as if more than 1,000 people were lined up waiting. "The Apollo has always been the symbol for black music and, later on, popular music because as black music expanded, American popular music became greatly grounded in the black music tradition," Sharpton explained from his office. "No one was responsible for that more than Michael Jackson.
"I said, 'We need to do a memorial in New York and give the people in New York an opportunity to express their love for Michael, similar to when we brought James Brown's body to the Apollo,' " Sharpton continued. "Michael was a part of Amateur Night at the Apollo, Michael in 2002 came back and performed at the Apollo for the Democratic National Committee. At 5:26 Eastern time, which was the time Michael was announced dead, I will call for a silent prayer to remember Michael five days after the exact moment of the announcement [of his death]. I will give a eulogy for this community and what he meant to us." Sharpton said the love for Jackson in the black community was immense despite the talk in some media that African-Americans had become ambivalent about the King of Pop over the years. "What mainstream media is doing is catching up with black support of Michael," the Reverend said. "Blacks never abandoned Michael. When Michael had the problem with his catalog, he came to Harlem and we marched with Michael. When Michael was indicted with the molestation case, black people stood by him, all the civil-rights leaders, and were criticized for being there. We never abandoned Michael. What is interesting now [is that] in his death, they're discovering our support for Michael. When everyone abandoned Michael, it was his family there and his base community. It's fitting the Apollo has the first big memorial for him because we were the ones that never left Michael. We were proud of him wherever he went, whatever changes he went through. We understood his success was our success." Sharpton says no one supported Jackson more than his family, and addressed father Joe Jackson's controversial statements on the BET Awards red carpet. "He wanted to thank the fans for all the love, and he felt there had been some distortion that he was trying to promote a record when he did the BET red carpet," Sharpton said, explaining the press conference he and Joe Jackson held Monday. "But my position is, whether one thinks what he said on the red carpet was appropriate or not, Joe Jackson is the head of that family and he stood by [Michael] during his trial. Look at the footage, Joe and Katherine walked him in and out of that courtroom. To say he doesn't care about his son is absurd. When it looked like all was lost, that family stood by him." Addressing the crowd at the Apollo, Sharpton said, "Michael Jackson represents to us something we understand. When the whole world turned on Michael, we never turned on Michael." The Jackson family is having a public memorial service for Michael on Friday in California. A private memorial will be held on Sunday. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
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