TMZ and Reuters are reporting it.
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:48 (1 year ago) Permalink
holy shit!
― giovanni & ribsy (elmo argonaut), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:49 (1 year ago) Permalink
no way! holy smoke
― miniboss of s1ocki (cozwn), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
so are like eight other threads
― guido holocaust (jeff), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
OMG
― nabisco, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
!!!!
wtf @ today's toll
and yeah RIP for real.
― lex pretend, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
also can't believe he was 50! i don't know how old i thought he was, but that just seems wrong somehow.
― horseshoe, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
countdown to epic ilx argument over MJ's death in 10..9...8...
― ya'll are the ones who don't know things (Z S), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:53 (1 year ago) Permalink
RIP :(
― touch my bum / this is life (daavid), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
This is bumming me out! Like, a lot!
― she is writing about love (Jenny), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
I always repped for you, Michael Jackson. The world is made better by people like you & it's sad to see you go. RIP
― baleen, the krill queen (Abbott), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
I wasn't really going to revive every single Michael Jackson thread on ilx.
― fistula pumping action (sarahel), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
bummed out :(
― Ømår Littel (Jordan), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:55 (1 year ago) Permalink
too amazed for argument -- I mean, this is the death of a guy who, when I was a child, I would dress up as and dance around like, so ... it takes a bit of processing
― nabisco, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:55 (1 year ago) Permalink
^^^^^^^ otm
― the sideburns are album-specific (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:55 (1 year ago) Permalink
wow
― the sideburns are album-specific (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
and I'm guessing I'm one of like two dozen ILXors who share that childhood experience
― nabisco, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
Where are the reports that the cardiac arrest was caused by an overdose coming from?
― Alba, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
remembering when my sister was 8 she wouldn't go to cemeteries because "haven't you ever seen michael jackson thriller?"
― harbl, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
and I'm guessing I'm one of like two dozen 99% of ILXors who share that childhood experience
― Ømår Littel (Jordan), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
yeah really!
― horseshoe, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:57 (1 year ago) Permalink
Alba: TMZ
To be honest, I'm not convinced he's dead yet so I'm not putting forward condolences until there's an official statement.
― get money fuck witches (HI DERE), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:57 (1 year ago) Permalink
yeah i think it would be weirder if you're a certain age if you didn't dance like MJ
― Mr. Que, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
He's dead happy that he got CPR?
― StanM, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
idk why this would bum anyone out, even his most hardcore of fans - he was a tortured ass monster, may he find the peace in death that so eluded him in waking life~~~
― (╬ ಠ益ಠ) (cankles), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
― josh fenderman (jeff), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
The TMZ story I'm seeing doesn't mention overdose, Dan.
― Alba, Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:59 (1 year ago) Permalink
Don't stop til you get enough. Come on, Mike. Come ON.
― Two Will Get You Three (B.L.A.M.), Thursday, 25 June 2009 21:59 (1 year ago) Permalink
And hey canks - shut the fuck up.
Huh. The one I saw did, or maybe that wasn't TMZ and I'm mixing up gossip sites...
― get money fuck witches (HI DERE), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
Stunned. It seems really not possible.
― Jaq, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
i was making a completely earnest statement
― (╬ ಠ益ಠ) (cankles), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
tbh (and i know it's not the time) my first thought was along the lines of cankles'
― unlucky son (call all destroyer), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
― da croupier, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
npr is still not saying he's dead but i bet he is
― harbl, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'm gonna pretend cankles meant how I first interpreted his statement: meant he was tortured by tabloids and exploitative & inaccurate lawsuits & criminal accusations, and at least in death he'll no longer be harrangued in such a way.
― baleen, the krill queen (Abbott), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'm a little distraught over here - sorry.
― Two Will Get You Three (B.L.A.M.), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
call all, mine kinda was too, RIP anyway :-/
I wonder how my mom is going to feel about Farrah Fawcett and allegedly MJ dying on her birthday.
― get money fuck witches (HI DERE), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
This is bad news for Obama. (too soon?)
― StanM, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
same here.
― fistula pumping action (sarahel), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
The instructor played all of Thriller during our water aerobics class last night.
― she is writing about love (Jenny), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
The ass monster was tortured?Or the monster was ass tortured?
― the sideburns are album-specific (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
uh Stan in what way? or is that some meme I missed the birth of?
― baleen, the krill queen (Abbott), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
pretty sure he ws an emotionally tortured dude too, abbott : /
― miniboss of s1ocki (cozwn), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
xp So my first thought was along the lines of "Is it rational to think that my water aerobics class killed Michael Jackson?"
― she is writing about love (Jenny), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
stan please stop trying to make bad jokes.
― lex pretend, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
Seriously, cankles - my bad. Knee-jerk reaction.
― Two Will Get You Three (B.L.A.M.), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
i guess i agree w/cankles but that doesn't stop it being shocking and upsetting
― lex pretend, Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
xp Jenny: No less rational than thinking Tuomas did it, in order to finally score a point in the Dead Pool.
― fistula pumping action (sarahel), Thursday, 25 June 2009 22:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
Ok, they are, you're right. I hadn't thought of the difference between premeditated murder and accidental manslaughter, tbh.
― StanM, Friday, 24 July 2009 04:38 (1 year ago) Permalink
Classy:
The mayor of Michael Jackson's home town, Gary, Indiana, has revealed how the cash-strapped community paid US $5,000 to fly Michael Jackson's father and seven other people from Los Angeles to attend a July memorial service for his son.Mayor Rudy Clay insisted Joe Jackson wasn't paid any money to attend the July 10 memorial in downtown Gary, near the Jackson family's former two-bedroom boyhood home."Joe Jackson came here for one reason: his son," he said. "He wanted to be with his 31 other family members who live in Gary. There was no fee for Joe Jackson to appear. Absolutely not."
Mayor Rudy Clay insisted Joe Jackson wasn't paid any money to attend the July 10 memorial in downtown Gary, near the Jackson family's former two-bedroom boyhood home.
"Joe Jackson came here for one reason: his son," he said. "He wanted to be with his 31 other family members who live in Gary. There was no fee for Joe Jackson to appear. Absolutely not."
― James Mitchell, Sunday, 16 August 2009 09:44 (1 year ago) Permalink
CNN: Michael Jackson's death ruled a homicide.
― Daniel, Esq., Monday, 24 August 2009 21:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
"Jackson finally went to sleep and Murray stated that he remained monitoring him. After approximately 10 minutes, Murray stated he left Jackson's side to go to the restroom and relieve himself. Murray stated he was out of the room for about two minutes maximum. Upon his return, Murray noticed that Jackson was no longer breathing," the affidavit said.
damn
― salvador dollywood (Curt1s Stephens), Monday, 24 August 2009 22:49 (1 year ago) Permalink
that dude is going to jail
― go Nick go! Scrub that paint! Scrub it!! Yeah!! (Shakey Mo Collier), Monday, 24 August 2009 22:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
man this is fucking crazy
― the turdlike genius of Jeff Tweete´ (M@tt He1ges0n), Monday, 24 August 2009 23:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
I dunno how crazy it is
dude went out like Elvis, except Elvis' doctor was smart enough to not be in the room at the time!
― go Nick go! Scrub that paint! Scrub it!! Yeah!! (Shakey Mo Collier), Monday, 24 August 2009 23:07 (1 year ago) Permalink
I reckon Jackson wanted to be euthanised. Wouldnt you, in his position? I think I would :/
― Spy in the Cab Sav (Trayce), Monday, 24 August 2009 23:41 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'd want to keep making awesome jams forever but that's just me
― salvador dollywood (Curt1s Stephens), Monday, 24 August 2009 23:41 (1 year ago) Permalink
Thats the thing though! I'm sure he did too, but couldnt he not even sing anymore? That'd be horrible.
― Spy in the Cab Sav (Trayce), Monday, 24 August 2009 23:43 (1 year ago) Permalink
LATOYA WAS RIGHT
― I love rainbow cookies (surm), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 00:35 (1 year ago) Permalink
whoa
― neat lung (╓abies), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 01:25 (1 year ago) Permalink
― ::googles Brett Favre:: (brownie), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 01:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
― velko, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 01:59 (1 year ago) Permalink
Don't you mean
― Elvis Telecom, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 07:19 (1 year ago) Permalink
― Elvis Telecom, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 07:20 (1 year ago) Permalink
RelaxThis won't hurt youBefore I put it inClose your eyes and count to tenDon't cryI won't convert youThere's no need to dismayClose your eyes and drift away
DemerolDemerolOh God he's taking demerolDemerolDemerolOh God he's taking demerol
He's triedHard to convince herTo be over what he hadToday he wants it twice as badDon't cryI won't resent youYesterday you had his trustToday he's taking twice as much
― James Mitchell, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 07:24 (1 year ago) Permalink
My mom wondered: how does a devout Jehovah's Witness decide that it's OK to have all these injections? Also: Christmas. Dude was into tinsel etc. bigstyle, also VERBOTEN (my mom spent ages 6-12 as a JW - long story - and told me last night that JW No Xmas is an academic thing, based on impossibility of knowing Jeebus' actual birthday, also disdain for syncretized paganism <--- <3 when Mom busts this shit out of nowhere).
― lacoste intolerant (suzy), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 07:40 (1 year ago) Permalink
Not surprisingly, a new teaser line running above the previously-linked story on CNN: "NEW: Murray's lawyer denies accuracy of police timeline."
― Daniel, Esq., Tuesday, 25 August 2009 07:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
Ah, just what the world needs, a simmering cocktail of ambitious lawyer, controversial defendant and SoCal cops.
― lacoste intolerant (suzy), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 08:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
hope they aren't gonna make this guy the scapegoat for MJ's death. it was inevitable anyway and bound to happen at some point. he probably saved him from a death on stage too.
― Ludo, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 09:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
What they are going to do is make an example of the guy, because this symbiotic suckathon between deluded/entitled rich people and their concierge docs and service surgeons never ends well for anyone.
― lacoste intolerant (suzy), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 10:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
MJ's death might have been inevitable, but he still needed a doctor to assist him. This guy gave him like four different tranquillisers and then pumped him with an anaesthetic, surely malpractice whatever MJ was begging him to do.
― Zelda Zonk, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 10:35 (1 year ago) Permalink
I think MJ stopped being a Jehovah's Witness in the late 80s, so that's probably why he was fine with Christmas, etc.
― kill puppies when the kicking stops (Nicole), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 10:36 (1 year ago) Permalink
Yes, you're right, they censured the Thriller film and he was out. JWs don't like depictions of the dead rising, unless smilingly dressed in pastel polyester Judgement Day separates.
― lacoste intolerant (suzy), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 11:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
October's final-rehearsal movie oughta be like... a musical Zapruder film.
― Indiana Morbs and the Curse of the Ivy League Chorister (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 13:39 (1 year ago) Permalink
The Jackson family were always willing to bend the rules of their religion...they recorded a Christmas album, had birthday parties with gifts, etc. And MJ left a few years after the Thriller issue, not right after. The JWs had been on his ass for all sorts of things and he left in the late 80s.
― musically, Tuesday, 25 August 2009 14:29 (1 year ago) Permalink
iirc rebbie is the only jackson kid who is still jw
― there is no there there (elmo argonaut), Tuesday, 25 August 2009 14:42 (1 year ago) Permalink
google's image is a bit 'off' for the week it ws found MJ was murdered huh
― cozwn, Saturday, 29 August 2009 12:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
Aug 29th was his birthday.
― StanM, Saturday, 29 August 2009 12:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
ah shd've figured
― cozwn, Saturday, 29 August 2009 13:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
Brooklyn "birthday party" in Prospect Park today, raining.
http://www.examiner.com/x-12767-US-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Spike-Lee-to-hold-Michael-Jackson-birthday-bash-in-Prospect-Park
― Indiana Morbs and the Curse of the Ivy League Chorister (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 29 August 2009 14:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
The MTA told a Brooklyn councilwoman to beat it after she suggested that the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station be renamed in honor of Michael Jackson, who famously filmed his “Bad” video there in 1987.
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/35/32_35_rv_jacko_subway.html
― Indiana Morbs and the Curse of the Ivy League Chorister (Dr Morbius), Monday, 31 August 2009 23:38 (1 year ago) Permalink
That article is A+ for:
...directed by Martin Scorsese (“Kundun,” “New York, New York”)...
― maciej recognizing trill, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 03:20 (1 year ago) Permalink
"Kundun! I liked it!"
― abanana, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 03:50 (1 year ago) Permalink
They just wanted to name two films better than the DiCaprios.
― Indiana Morbs and the Curse of the Ivy League Chorister (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 1 September 2009 12:26 (1 year ago) Permalink
Bad Subway
― fo shza my tza (Curt1s Stephens), Tuesday, 1 September 2009 14:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
Michael Jackson was entombed Thursday night at a highly guarded mausoleum in a Los Angeles suburb.
ENTOMBED, D'YE HEAR
― A Patch on Blazing Saddles (Dr Morbius), Friday, 4 September 2009 08:47 (11 months ago) Permalink
Hoyt-Schermerhorn can still be kind of scary
― Tracer Hand, Friday, 4 September 2009 10:21 (11 months ago) Permalink
Although it's possible the Ft. Greene / Greenpoint axis has changed this somewhat in the last four years
― Tracer Hand, Friday, 4 September 2009 10:32 (11 months ago) Permalink
Sky1 HD today (Tuesday 13 October, 2009) announced that world-renowned psychic medium Derek Acorah will attempt to make contact with Michael Jackson on Sky1 HD in two specially-commissioned shows, MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIVE SÉANCE (1 x 60’) and MICHAEL JACKSON: THE SEARCH FOR HIS SPIRIT (1 x 60’) to be broadcast in November.The programmes, both presented by broadcaster and Jackson fan June Sarpong, aim to give fans a final chance to connect with their hero, himself a firm believer in psychic ability. Acorah, whose high profile on screen séances have to date been restricted to historical and mythical figures will lead proceedings in MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIVE SÉANCE; an hour long live special from a secret location familiar to, and previously inhabited by, Jackson and where the famed psychic medium will attempt to contact the music legend.Preceding the main event, MICHAEL JACKSON: THE SEARCH FOR HIS SPIRIT will take fans on a biographical journey of the music legend delving deeper into both his psyche and his inspirations, and previewing some of the tactics and triggers that will feature in the séance. Sarpong, will be joined by Bobby Marchesso, one of America’s leading psychics, and close friends of Jackson including Thriller video co-star Ola Ray, Ian Halperin, author of controversial Michael Jackson Biography Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, and his spiritual healer Reverend June Gatlin, with more contributors to be confirmed in due course.Stuart Murphy, Director of Programmes Sky1 HD, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky 3 commented: “There is an insatiable appetite to find out more about Michael Jackson. He was an extraordinary figure and the curiosity surrounding his life – and his death – stretches well beyond fans of his music. These programmes will explore whether it is possible to make contact with Michael and will seek to give his fans new insight into their idol.”June Sarpong commented: “I’ve always been a huge Michael Jackson fan, he truly was the King of Pop, and I was shocked and saddened by his sudden death. I think viewers will find this programme intriguing and will want to tune in to see what happens. It’s the first time I’ve done anything like this but I’m open minded and can’t wait to see what Derek uncovers.”These programmes provide a unique opportunity to celebrate Michael Jackson’s life, learn more about the music legend and possibly find out his final message to the world. Commissioned by Clare Hollywood, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Sky1 HD, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky3, MICHAEL JACKSON: THE SEARCH FOR HIS SPIRIT and MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIVE SÉANCE are both Two Four productions for Sky1 HD and Sky1 and will be executive produced by Clare Hollywood along with Steve Regan and Melanie Leach from Two Four.For further information please contact:Chris Aylott - Head of PR, Sky1Tel: 020 7705 2893Email: ch✧✧✧.ayl✧✧✧@bs✧✧✧.c✧✧Kirsty Howell - Publicist, Sky1Tel: 020 7705 3078Email: kir✧✧✧.how✧✧✧@bs✧✧✧.c✧✧
The programmes, both presented by broadcaster and Jackson fan June Sarpong, aim to give fans a final chance to connect with their hero, himself a firm believer in psychic ability. Acorah, whose high profile on screen séances have to date been restricted to historical and mythical figures will lead proceedings in MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIVE SÉANCE; an hour long live special from a secret location familiar to, and previously inhabited by, Jackson and where the famed psychic medium will attempt to contact the music legend.
Preceding the main event, MICHAEL JACKSON: THE SEARCH FOR HIS SPIRIT will take fans on a biographical journey of the music legend delving deeper into both his psyche and his inspirations, and previewing some of the tactics and triggers that will feature in the séance. Sarpong, will be joined by Bobby Marchesso, one of America’s leading psychics, and close friends of Jackson including Thriller video co-star Ola Ray, Ian Halperin, author of controversial Michael Jackson Biography Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, and his spiritual healer Reverend June Gatlin, with more contributors to be confirmed in due course.
Stuart Murphy, Director of Programmes Sky1 HD, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky 3 commented: “There is an insatiable appetite to find out more about Michael Jackson. He was an extraordinary figure and the curiosity surrounding his life – and his death – stretches well beyond fans of his music. These programmes will explore whether it is possible to make contact with Michael and will seek to give his fans new insight into their idol.”
June Sarpong commented: “I’ve always been a huge Michael Jackson fan, he truly was the King of Pop, and I was shocked and saddened by his sudden death. I think viewers will find this programme intriguing and will want to tune in to see what happens. It’s the first time I’ve done anything like this but I’m open minded and can’t wait to see what Derek uncovers.”
These programmes provide a unique opportunity to celebrate Michael Jackson’s life, learn more about the music legend and possibly find out his final message to the world.
Commissioned by Clare Hollywood, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Sky1 HD, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky3, MICHAEL JACKSON: THE SEARCH FOR HIS SPIRIT and MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIVE SÉANCE are both Two Four productions for Sky1 HD and Sky1 and will be executive produced by Clare Hollywood along with Steve Regan and Melanie Leach from Two Four.
For further information please contact:Chris Aylott - Head of PR, Sky1Tel: 020 7705 2893Email: ch✧✧✧.ayl✧✧✧@bs✧✧✧.c✧✧Kirsty Howell - Publicist, Sky1Tel: 020 7705 3078Email: kir✧✧✧.how✧✧✧@bs✧✧✧.c✧✧
― James Mitchell, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 10:08 (10 months ago) Permalink
no derren brown?
― Brewer's Bitch (darraghmac), Wednesday, 14 October 2009 10:10 (10 months ago) Permalink
He's a bit late in the game Cherokee Billie has been channeling him since July...
― Ned Trifle II, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 10:37 (10 months ago) Permalink
Chereokee Billy is not my medium...
― Mark G, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 10:49 (10 months ago) Permalink
"Parents in Sunderland claim their ultrasound scan looks like the late King of Pop Michael Jackson"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wear/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8368000/8368746.stm
― Some guy from Goole, Thursday, 19 November 2009 15:31 (9 months ago) Permalink
saw this thread on site new answers and immediately thought 'joke thread.
― Louis Cll (darraghmac), Thursday, 19 November 2009 15:35 (9 months ago) Permalink
Well I suppose it makes a change from babies looking like Churchill.
― so says surgeon snoball (snoball), Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:07 (9 months ago) Permalink
Those new ultrasounds make truly insane images. "I see my new baby is Darth Maul eating the Shroud of Turin, ok."
― mascara and ties (Abbott), Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:30 (9 months ago) Permalink
reminds me more of linda blair from the exorcist with curlers in her hair
― fel (latebloomer), Thursday, 19 November 2009 19:33 (9 months ago) Permalink
I've always wanted to see what Michael Jackson would have looked like if he was a slice of marble cake.
― James Mitchell, Thursday, 19 November 2009 19:44 (9 months ago) Permalink