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Post by uptowndragon on Jun 26, 2009 7:29:40 GMT 7
The King of Pop Takes Final Moonwalk The King Of Pop Michael Jackson passed away today (2.26pm, Thursday 25th June 2009, Pacific Time) at the UCLA Medical Centre after collapsing at his home in west Los Angeles, from cardiac arrest. Attending paramedics found Michael not breathing when they arrived at his home, administered CPR before rushing him to hospital. According to his brother Jermaine, doctors at UCLA MC spent more than an hour attempting to revive him. Michael was preparing for his comeback with a series of 50 shows in London starting 13th July this year and was in LA for rehersals to prepare for what was expected to be his greatest ever concerts. The concerts that were scheduled to be held at the O2 Arena in London was sold out within 5 hours and raised over USD 72 Million in ticket sales. Our sincerest condolences to all his family, friends and most of all to his legions of loyal fans. "His spirit may have left this earth but his soul will continue to live on in the legacy of music he has left us."Full story coming up!!! Please leave your comments, condolences & prayers here in this thread. CNN Report: edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/25/jackson/index.html
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Post by uptowndragon on Jun 26, 2009 12:09:21 GMT 7
Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson
NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.
Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.”
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: “Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.”
Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: “Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.”
Five of Jackson’s solo albums – “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” “Bad,” “Dangerous” and “HIStory,” all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and “Thriller” as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award.
Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and the epic “Thriller.” Jackson’s sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.
Issued by Sony Music Malaysia
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Post by faiz7612 on Jun 26, 2009 22:51:29 GMT 7
Really2 shocked new!!!!
Our sincerest condolences to all his family, friends and most of all to his legions of loyal fans.
Rest In Peace. . . .
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Post by miloyalsupporter on Jun 27, 2009 2:09:05 GMT 7
TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON
YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this.
We will never forget the MAN IN THE MIRROR.
He may appear BAD and DANGEROUS to some but it is HUMAN NATURE to react this way.
He SCREAMed and SHOUTed to the EARTH to COME TOGETHER to HEAL THE WORLD.
The fans DONT STOP ‘TIL THEY GET ENOUGH.
I CANT HELP IT, that what MJ is telling Sir Paul McCartney because THE GIRL IS MINE.
GET ON THE FLOOR as I will ROCK WITH YOU.
BILLIE JEAN is my PRETTY YOUNG THING.
MJ songs will always be a THRILLER to his fans all over the world..
DIRTY DIANA is a SMOOTH CRIMINAL but LIBERIAN GIRL said BEAT IT and LEAVE ME ALONE.
Girls have confessed to MJ that I JUST CANT STOP LOVING YOU.
THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL, WORKING DAY AND NIGHT just to ROCK WITH YOU.
WHATEVER HAPPENS, HEAVEN CAN WAIT and DON’T WALK AWAY and FLY AWAY from us.
But you GONE TOO SOON, miss your SMILE and millions CRY silently in their heart, SPEECHLESS and stunt on hearing your passing.
MJ, your legacy and HISTORY will continue for generations to come.
May your soul rest in peace.
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Post by uptowndragon on Jun 27, 2009 7:52:12 GMT 7
8TV's Tribute To MJAs a tribute to Michael Jackson, 8TV will be screening his "LIVE IN BUCHAREST" concert tonight (27/06/09) at 10.45pm. 
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