TheFABlife has scored tickets to Michael Jackson‘s memorial in Los Angeles, and we’re teaming up with PopEater to live blog the event. Our blogger, Libby Keatinge, will be twittering from the front row of the Staples Center. Participate in our live blog now while watching the live stream above.
The memorial includes performances by Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and Smokey Robinson. Plus, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III will eulogizing the King of Pop.
Related Content: Full Michael Jackson coverage from PopEater.
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825 Responses to “M.J. Memorial: Live Stream, Live Blog, It’s On!”
My heart felt condolences go out to the family. When i first heard the news i didn’t believe it at first and my first thought omg. those poor kids. I hope there will be no drama with the money and custody of kids. All over the world people are mourning and so far 12 people have taken their own lives during this global time of grieving. Michael was a great man. I never agreed with the bad comments that were said about Michael before and after his death. I totally hate how now there’s still people trying to rip him apart saying he’s not the kids real father. So what let the man rest in peace. I wish that the press would’ve just let him live in peace. To those who believe he’s a perv remember he was only accused never convicted. As everyone has said Michael will live forever in everyone’s heart and when his songs are played around the globe everyone will remember him in their own way. I wish i knew Michael personally just to experience all the good everyone has said about him. R.I.P Michael Jackson you are gone but will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you.
For as long as life is on Earth, Michael Jackson will be remembered, recognized, celebrated, and appreciated for his time here. We shall all use him as an example of GOD’s greatest gifts and how to put them to use. Mike, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
You never appreciate something or someone until its gone forever. Micheal Jackson has left a huge inpact on my life. He made me realize that dreams do come true and anything is possible.He made me appreciate life and to never take anything for granted. RI.P THE KING OF POP…MICHEAL J. JACKSON..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON AND YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HART.
Michael Jackson was a beautiful yet insecure soul who yerned for acceptance. Not only did Jackson gain acceptance, he gained the love of millions of people around the world who weren’t ignorant enough to believe malicious, false, money grubbing rumors. Jackson wasn’t only the king of pop, he quickly became an icon, part of our lives, and part of our hearts.
To all Jackson family and especially the mother my sister in faith: We the Spinks family in Bridgeport, Connecticut would like to extend our deep heart felt sorrow and our hopes of a better new world in which we may one day soon meet our dear loved ones again during the resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous just as Jehovah God has promised. Dear sister Jackson please continue to hope in this promise and rest _*&+&@*!~&!(+(! ured Jehovah aquits everyone of sins through death, Jehovah forgives in a large way. For the remaining siblings and relatives please learn about this wonderful hope, life in a paradise new world very soon, no more pain, sickness, death. From our family of (7) children, we lost our dear mom, may the God of peace and all comfort give you strength beyond that which is normal and excell all thoughts while he really cares for you. Agape’ Love My Dear Sister Jackson & Jackson Family Tonya Spinks-Gilliard & Family
Acts 24:15 and I have hope toward God (Jehovah)…….that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous
Romans 6:23 For the wages sin pays is death but the gift God (Jehovah) gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus (Jehovah’s son) our Lord
Psalms 37:29 The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And the will reside forever upon it.
WOW…. THE MEMORIAL WAS WONDERFUL IN SAD AT THE SAMETIME….. EVEN THOUGH MICHAEL IS GONE, HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN… WE NEED TO KEEP HIM ARE PRAYERS….. BUT ALSO LET’S REMEMBER HIM AS A LOVING AND CARING PERSON… I LOVED MICHAEL MUSIC SO MUCH AND IM GOING TO MISS HIM…… MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS…… I DIDN’T AND NEVER WILL BELIEVE WHAT PEOPLES SAID ABOUT MICHAEL…. CAUSE I KNEW IN MY HEART THAT IT WAS ALL LIES…… THROUGH IT ALL MICHAEL STAY STRONG AND PULL THROUGH IT… MICHAEL IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW WHERE HE CAN REST IN PEACE FROM ALL THE THINGS HE WAS GOING THROUGH WHILE HE WAS ON EARTH…. THANK YOU THE JACKSON’S FAMILY FOR GIVING AND SHARING MICHAEL THROUGH THE WORLD, CAUSE HE TOUCHED SO MANY PPLS….. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART….. R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON…..
MICHAEL WILL 4EVA BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN HIS MUSIC TOUCHED ME SO MUCH HEARING IT AS CHILD AND TILL NOW….HE TOUCHED ME IN SO MANY WAYS AND ITS JUST SO HARD TO BELIEVE HE’S GONE….HIS PERSONALITY MADE HIM WHO HE IS AS A HUMAN BEING…HE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AND MADE A DIFFERENCE EVERYWHERE HE WAS AT….MY MOM WAS DA BIGGEST FAN OF MICHAEL AS A CHILD SHE WOULD AS MY GMA TO MAKE HER A MICHAEL JACKSON OUTFIT FOR HALLOWEEN AND WOULD DANCE AND SING TO ALL HIS MUSIC AND I GREW UP AROUND THAT FOR 19 YEARS AND HIS LEGACY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART IN THOUGHTS….I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA MEET HYM BUT THE TIME NEVER CAME BUT I KNOW ILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN MICHAEL I LOVE YOU ALWAYS…RIP MJ U WILL ALWAYS BE ALIVE IN MY HEART AND NEVER FORGOTTEN….
Just to let Sister Jackson know that my prayers for Jehovah the God of all comfort to sustain her and comfort with the hope of a resurrection for the righteous and the unrighteous will soon remove any sorrow, dispair, anguish, we feel now in the righteous new world to come very soon!! Pslms 37:29 Agape’ Love Dear Sister, Tonya Spinks-Gilliard
Michal, you changed the world, i loved the fact how much you cared about everyone, you shared so much love of you and your music to the world. There will never be another Michal Jackson. Your one of a kind.
This year, will be remember by a man that made eveything possible for me and others around the world, he is going down in history for what he had accomplished and our children and our children’s children will know who is was and what he become. Michael Jackson you will always be our hearts and will be missed but the memories and music will never die in this world. I love you and see you soon.
lets make sure that MJ is remebered for his music and creativity and all the joy he brought to so many people across this earth. Whatever happened in his personal life is minuscule compared to the affect he had on culture as a whole. Rest in peace, King of Pop. You will be missed
Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. a true American hero, died on June 22. Who remembers him???? And how about our soldiers dying for our freedom. Nope, I guess we don’t have to remember them like Wacko Jacko is remembered. I am truly disappointed in a nation who is honoring such a crazy person….
I remember seeing the Jackson 5, 30 years ago in South Florida. I am definitely going to miss seeing him on television and yes, he was a musical mastermind and no one will be ever to duplicate him.
Jesus said, “Come to me who are burden or heavy laden and I will give you rest.”
Long live Micheal and RIP.
MY father grew up with Michael jackson He even had (and still has) His CDs. When i was a baby i would dance To MJ Music and sing. When i heard that he passed I freaked out and cryed. I Miss Michael. You will never be forgotten you will always be here in out hearts.
Michael Jackson WAS the biggest icon in history. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the Jackson family. RIP Michael.
My heart aches. I was not around for the beginning of Michael’s career, but none the less, the footage of his soulful heartfelt performances from when he was a child, and every performance since, still give me chills. I am a fan of the classics and we have lost a true, true classic. For every year of my life there is a song or album that plays in my mind as the soundtrack of that particular memory, summer or year, by Micheal Jackson and/or The Jackson 5.
I never thought I would be watching the memorial service of this man. His talent , voice, and persona has always been bigger than the anything else in this universe and up until June 25th, 2009…this man was invincible in my eyes.
Any given song of Michael’s touches on a personal time or hardship in my life. His words will continue to help me along.
I am no believer in the optimistic belief of forever. Nothing can last forever, but his memory, music and charity work will live on. Forever.
My heart aches for all this man had to endure. I am hopeful the critics will allow his name to live on and no longer be plagued with untrue rumors.
He has left his fingerprint on this world, on me, and I will be sure to expose my children and my childrens children to the genius that is Michael Joseph Jackson.
Rest Peacefully, my friend.
-Amanda.
you ar great
this is adressed to Paul, 1 YOU weren’t in his bedroom, 2nd He was acquited, 3rd It was other testemony that cleared him, not his own. 4 Anyone can give their thoughts, but I bet you weren’t mailing them when (and not saying he did anything) when Elvis Presley was around a young girl. 5 Your just counted as one of those who need to look at the (MAN IN THE MIRROR) 6 That’s right, your one of those people with no soul, and who cares what you say cause, God could let you be born 6 times in a row(which he doesn’t) and then some and you still couldn’t do anything (EVER) the good that MJ has done in his eyelash. 7
Have some class, and wait till the funeral is over, because he does have a mother, and if you don’t , so what your just a stain in bleach, ready to be washed away. He who is without sin let him cast the first stone(and I’m sure you do, because it’s evidence in your maturity)
i have always loved Michaels Music and now that i am 23 and have a baby i go on the tv and surf through all the channels trying to find Michaels Music i love his music and he will remain in my heart 4 ever!!!! ???R.I.P???
I pray great things for Michaels children… And I pray for all who took advantage of him and made him cry!! Shame on U!!! I love U Michael, Always Urs!!
My regards to the Jackson family. It is as you said Janet at the BET awards, To us he was an icon, to the Jackson’s he was family. In regards to that, I will keep the family in my prayers. The man, the legacy, the icon, the family man, the father, and much more. Michael will go on in our hearts. No matter if he’s passed out of this world, he still remains. Many of us fans will not disregard the talent this man possessed. A new generation will be born of this. Although there will be many that pursue their dreams because of him. There will NEVER be another Michael Jackson. He is the one and only. The memorial was beautiful and his children are incredibly beautiful. My prayers are with the family and this hard time. To many, this man was almost like family, someone to empathize with by how real and how emotional he was. He will be FOREVER missed, and FOREVER loved. Much respect to all fans out there, we’re mourning together. RIP Michael. We love you. God bless.
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson…You will forever be remembered for your outstanding performances…My deepest sympathy to all his family,children and friends…You may be gone Michael but your memories are still in out hearts…The good deeds that you did…Bring all people together with unity,whether black/white…You are our guiding star..Rock on King of Pop.We love ya.
You Are My First my last my everything LOVE you MICHEAL!
Michal will ALWAYS be number 1.
I remember my grandma buying me a Michael Jackson doll for Christmas when I was a little girl. I can’t believe that Michael Jackson is really gone. I did enjoy his music, and now, he is singing with the LORD in Heaven.
Michael Jackson made us all kids again! We lost our childhood as we mourn his death! he will forever be my hero! Till we meet in heaven Michael..God bless!
this is addressed to SEAN, Everything has it’s time and place, that’s what a military funeral is for, and calling people out of their name, don’t you think that’s a little kindergarden( excuse me, i don’t want to insult the children because they are more mature then you are right now)
If you have issues take it up with the US goverment. but we know you’ll keep crying like a child looking for attention. Listen to Earth, and see how wacko he was, because alot(more wars) of this is coming to pass, you know the hatred of man, then you’ll wish some one was as wacko to speak up against it, give the $+&+%_#%+#@)*@~ le to your prior president, cause that’s why the economy is wacko.
i think everyone needs to get over this crap and to see it more than i true icon like ed mcmahon or farrah is appaling as far as m.j i think kids can sleep at night now and to takie away from my shows to show this person is a shame
we will always miss you n luv u 4evr n in my heart u r not dead ur sleepin but in my world ur nvr forgottin n will always b da king of pop no matter wut ppl say or think bcuz they need 2 get a life but i know how it feels 2 loose sum1 dat u luv very much n i give my luv n respects 2 jackson family….god bless u
michael i love dearly and i remember i used to dance to your music in front of the t.v my favorite music video was you rock my world and today at his memoral i cried when it all started i was heart that you passed on me long live your soul and you will still be alive in my heart. R.I.P king of pop I LOVE MR.JACKSON
I met Michael Jackson in 1987 when I was at Disneyland with my two daughters. He could not have been sweeter, or more approachable at that time! He engaged in conversation with us. He even waited while I searched for something in my purse to sign! It is a time that none of us ever forgot!! He has always been, & will always be the greatest entertainer of all time! RIP Michael! We’ll miss you dearly!
the king of pop Michael Jackson, lived an unforgettable , when I was a girl i born with his music, but together Croesus in different countries, but he is universal rest in peace , the king of pop.
this is a joke you people need to get a life if he is your favorite person or even an infulince then you need to take a look at yourself and your life there are other people out there that deserve something like this but do we see this NO you people make me sick there are kids and adults that deserve this more than him and has done more than him but you people are to closed minded to see it HE IS GONE LET IT GO!!!! to the people and kids going though bad things my heart go out to you to the fam and m.j good bye sorry he died
Whenever I used to think of Michael Jackson, I always used to think of the word, “pedophile.” Until he died, I always thought that. When he did die, I saw Thriller and other music videos of him singing and dancing, realized how talented he was, and thought, “Is this what I’ve been missing out on all this time?”
Some things in life can never happen again. Michael Jackson is one.
Michael touched the WORLD with his music. His music is timeless.
God’s love and peace and comfort to his children and family.
Michael truly will be missed.
He united the world in a way that no else could, or ever will again at least in my lifetime.
I’m sure he is dancing and singing with the Angels for the Lord.
Thank you for sharing your music with us Michael!
God Bless You!
I hope MJ is dancing and singing with the angels. He will be so missed. A Man with too senstive heart for are cold cruel world. Love you Michael. I pray your children will truly grow to know what a wonderful father they had and how blessed they were to know and love him first hand , though I think he would be the first to say he was the one blessed.
i think ppl need to stop comments on line dat say i think ppl need 2 get ovr dat da fact he’s dead…no he isn’t dead god just chose him to rest bcuz he alredy had alot of stuff goin on in his life n mj doesn’t need any more of it so he is restin….n i really hope his sister janet keeps his songs goin or sumtin bcuz like ppl say he is gone but not for gottin….he had sum really good songs i luv dem very much n i think da poperotsies stopped makin up lies n ppl would stop beilin da trash tlk dat they did 2 mj den i think mj would have a less stressful life but if i had 2 choose i think the HATERS dat mj had should think twice b4 they say sumtin bcuz wut if they lost sum1 dat special n ppl wer tellin dem to get ovr it den wut…n again i give my blessings n luv 2 da family of mj
This man was enriched my childhood and life in a way no other artist ever has. Hearing all his music being played again gives me flashbacks to happy carefree times with my family listening and dancing to his music.
Thank you Michael for giving me and so many people a wonderful childhood. I really believe you were a conduit of life and love.
I don’t think I can still believe it…I grew up with the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson..While my sisters loved the Osmonds……..I was a Jackson fan. Their music and Micheals music was everything I loved about music..I finally broke down and cried today..never believed any of the trash about him that went around..He was and will always be a genius. NONE will come close to him…Love him forever…Heart goes to family..but mostly the fans Like myself who lost a idol
My mom and I used to watch Michael Jackson’s music videos all the time. He is many people’s childhood role model. There are hole’s in many hearts today. My prayers are for the family and deep respect for Michael no matter the hardship or what he endured he always came out on top. That is why he is and always will be the only King of pop.
Michael Jackson was the greatest singer, dancer, performer, entertainer, friend, father, humanitarian, and the most amazing person ever. There will never ever be another Michael Jackson. My heart, body, mind, and soul go out to his family, I know they miss him more than anybody can know. I love you and miss you so much Michael…… rest in peace beautiful songbird.
I first met Michael Jackson when he was 8 years old I was sixteen. The Jackson Five did a back to dance at The Scottish Rite Center in Kansas City, Mo. I won my tickets so I got to go back stage to meet all the performers. I still have my autographed picture the all signed. I loved that little guy he was so cute.
Michael I’ll miss you and your music.
In Loving Memory
Of
MICHAEL JACKSON
LIKE YOUR SONG-YOU’RE GONE TO SOON!
Yes, Michael, like your song your gone to soon
now we think of you as we look up at the moon.
As your spirit rises above the world
your life down here is now unfurled.
Our sensitive man-child, more boy than man
youve given the world all the love that you can.
For the world of you didnt understand
you were a child heart within a man.
But the worldly wasnt as kind towards you
always questioning & doubting too.
You came into our lives with ABC
as innocent as you were then, so were we.
You touched us with your talent bright
like a comet you blazed us with your light.
You gave up your childhood and that was rough
which made for misunderstood choices as you grew up
For now youre gone and we now lament
of the unkind thoughts your dollars spent.
Unkindly tainted by tabloid condemnation
but your musical contribution felt by generations.
But through it all no one can deny
you were our music our dance our sky.
As we look up to what you have given
for the music the passion you were driven.
We sang with you, we danced with you
and now we have to live without you.
We pray heaven for you will be kinder than we
we thank you for filling our lives with thee.
Forgive us dear spirit as you depart
we thank you for the gift of your loving heart.
You wont be forgotten for your love remains
you inspired the world and set our hearts a flame.
God Bless you, Michael, may heaven make a space
for the world lost our man-child who cannot be replaced.
Yes Like your song, Michael, you’re “Gone To Soon”…
But now there’s a brighter star right next to the moon.
By Mary Ann Cadorna
Copyright 6/25/09
Dear Jackson Family,
I am as sorry as the world, for your irreparable loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Michael’s Love for Music and Dance did not leave the world empty. Instead, he emptied himself, and he left the world full of his love. As he set our hearts aflame with his spirit.
May God Bless his innocent soul.
Sincerely Mary Ann
Michael Jackson was an amazing artist and its sad his personal life got in the way of his talent, but his music will always be legendary.
Although I’m only 17, Michael Jackson was a huge part of my childhood. I remember making my aunt take to record stores to buy his album History Past Present and Future: Book 1. He was a big part in the bonding she and I did. I’ll never forget the incredible influence he made on me, music and the rest of world. Rest in Paradise The King of Pop.
When I heard the song Black & White for the first time, I knew Micheal had a real grip on life and to what was to come. Michael Jackson was a great performer and he also knew how to really tug at your heart strings. He will be missed by millions and especially by me. Thanks for everything Michael.
Stefanie
The service was so beautiful!
I have so many vivid memories of Michael Jackson. Whom I loved so dearly. I will forever be able to hold those memories of seeing him perform LIVE. I remember seeing MJ and his brothers in the Victory Tour, and seeing him perform “Billie Jean” live. I screamed my head off!! I also remember when he was at the White House with Ronald and Nancy Reagan, everyone I know was trying to get out of school that day to get down there see the “gloved one”. I love Michael, and I am so glad that I was blessed with his music,like so many of us in the world. I can tell my sons now that his music was the music I grew up with. His music still excites me as if it is still fresh off the press, and will forever live in my heart. He will definitely be missed! But will forever live on.
I first met Michael Jackson when he was 8 years old. I won tickets to the back to dance in 1966 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Mo. I was got a chance to meet them after the show back stage. That’s when I got my autographed picture Which I still have. Michael sang a song I’m a Big Boy Now. And that’s how he signed the picture.
I remember hearing thriller for the first time i was like 3 or 4. that was for the first MJ song i heard and i have loved his music since then. it was a tragedy that we lost him but in our hearts he will live on forever! RIP MJ