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Early on June 26, I had been uploading music to my new i pod. And of course the Thriller album was one of the many I had uploaded that very morning. Around late afternoon just before I was leaving for my college classes my mother yelled to come look at the news. I did of course and was struck dumbfounded at the large bold red font “Michael Jackson dead at the age of 50″.

Time seemed to stop for a second and the world suddenly shrunk around me. “How could this happen” I thought. “It could not be THE Michael Jackson (no way)”,  then in order to preserve my sanity I denied the news and fled to my bedroom because I knew no matter how much I denied it, it was true. I was  incredibly sad that he was gone, and tears gushed out me and i just could not stop. I skipped a class that I later found was canceled anyway and spent the whole day reliving Michael Jackson through his many live performances and videos on You Tube.

Of course this would only prove but a temporary comfort because of all the hate filled comments left about Michael: the usual “he was a pedophile, he wanted to be white, and he was a freak”. This hurt very much to read these comments and no sooner did I realize that it was this sort of problem that had to be addressed.

The following is a list filled with an explanation for each accusation pinned on him:

#1. Michael Jackson DID NOT want to be white. He had no choice. He had a rare skin cancer called Vitiligo. This skin cancer slowly lightens your skin pigment and if left untreated would leave in his case white colored blotches on him. In order not to appear so he bleached his skin. Now, imagine if he would not have done this. Wouldn’t he be ridiculed by the very society the bases everything on appearance? Unfortuantely he still was ridiculed for those who do not know this information and the media who strives on others pain chose not to explain this to the public.

#2. Michael Jackson was found NOT GUILTY on any of the child accusations that was placed on him. In fact later on the child Gavin Arvizo admitted that Michael “did not do anything to him”.

#3. Michael Jackson had a very hard childhood, in fact I would not even call his early years a childhood, rather a very quick thrust into the music business. He had no time to play like any child should and had to maintain a mature atmosphere at all times. His father had been know to abuse him with remarks such as “big nose” and once he had gained soaring popularity and money quickly worked on his face to eradicate all his mental wounds. Who would not give there all to prove there parents wrong and try there best to forget a hurtful past? I would.

I just hope the following three explanations at least clarified some of the accusations if not then I hope  at least opened your heart and mind to who Michael Jackson was.

Michael Jackson was an exceptionally beautiful person. He knew all about the problems going on around the world, and seeked through his music to enlighten us all. He donated money towards charities and holds a Guinness record of most money donated to charities.

Would a person who would spend so much of his life trying to help others, do some of the cruel things he was accused of ? I don’t think so.

I just wish that everyone who talks about Michael Jackson will only have kind words in the hearts and minds. Let’s not highlight his bad times but rather be amazed at all he has accomplished. His music will forever live on earth and in our souls and I will always love him. I pray that he has a better time in the place that he is in now: where no one can say no wrong only good, that’s what Michael deserves PEACE.

“He is more then the King of Pop: he is a legend of pop, a legend of modern culture….he IS the ONE AND ONLY Michael Jackson”.

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Welcome to the Michael Jackson memorial service live blog. Don’t forget you can watch the full event on a live stream here and you can follow on Twitter here. We’re expecting a memorable afternoon featuring Mariah Carey, Usher, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and a host of other guests and surprises in celebration of Jackson’s life and career.

All times are Eastern.

11:32 – The family is currently unloading at the private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery, while fans are filing into the Staples Center. Several outlets are reporting that Jackson’s body will be transported via helicopter from the cemetery to the public memorial.

11:47 – Though the crowds continue to grow outside the Staples Center, everything appears to be running smoothly and orderly.

12:01 – Sway is live outside the Staples Center. The crowd looks big but controlled. Jackson has surpassed President Obama in Facebook fans — over 7 million! The other amazing number: Over a billion people worldwide will probably watch this memorial today.

12:05 – Former MTV VJ Mark Goodman, who premiered the the “Thriller” video on MTV: “It was so immense for us, and he was the quintessential star.”

12:11 – The Jackson family has wrapped up their service at Forest Lawn and is headed towards the Staples Center.

12:12 – President Obama on Michael Jackson: “I still have all his stuff on my iPod.”

12:19 – Jackson’s casket is also currently on its way to the public memorial.

12:21 – MTV News’ Katie Byrne is inside the Staples Center. She says that though the mood outside the building is festive, the tone inside is more somber.

12:24 – Currently playing inside Staples Center: “Smile While Your Heart Is Breaking”

12:27 – Members of Earth, Wind & Fire have arrived at the venue. Reports are saying that most of the stars are getting into the building through a private entrance.

12:34 – The Jackson family actually has the entire highway to themselves — amazing considering it’s rush hour in Southern California.

12:37 – Mark Goodman and Tim Kash agree that Jackson’s funeral is probably the last one of this size we’ll ever see.

12:41 – Though the ceremony will be starting a little late, the Staples Center is still nowhere close to full. The giant screens inside the arena are now broadcasting the crowds outside.

12:43 – Another statistic: LAPD officials estimate that this is the largest event the police have handled since the Olympics were in Los Angeles in 1984.

12:49 – From the MTV News Twitter feed: “Example of what some of the fans are wearing: vintage Thriller jackets. Tons of gloves on hands. And a lot of fedoras.”

12:51 – The Jackson family has just arrived at the Staples Center, so it looks like the memorial is going to start on time.

12:59 – The body of Michael Jackson has arrived at the Staples Center.

1:01 – MTV News’ Jayson Rodriguez says Kobe Bryant got a standing ovation when he entered, and that they just announced that the memorial would begin shortly.

1:04 – Sway estimates there must be over 100 media outlets from around the world covering the memorial — more than he’s ever seen at an event.

1:11 – The crowd outside is starting to disperse as the last of the stragglers move into the Staples Center.

1:12 – Smokey Robinson begins the memorial by reading letters to the Jackson family. Diana Ross regrets that she could not attend today.

1:13 – Via a letter, Nelson Mandela sends his condolences and urges the family to “be strong.”

1:17 – Fans have also gathered by the thousands in Times Square in New York to watch the memorial service.

1:20 – There is currently a prolonged pause in the action at the Staples Center, and it’s mostly quiet in there — an incredible show of respect.

1:24 – John Norris tells Tim Kash that he was once in a Conga line with Jackson while on the set of the video for “In the Closet.”

1:33 – The event officially opens with the Andrae Crouch Choir singing the hymn “We Are Going to See the King” as Jackson’s casket is brought out onto the stage.

1:37 – Pastor Lucious Smith welcomes the crowd, noting that only days ago Jackson was in the same space rehearsing for a tour. He references a number of Jackson song titles, including “Remember the Time,” “Gone Too Soon” and “Heal the World.”

1:40 – Mariah Carey enters to sing the Jackson 5 classic “I’ll Be There,” which was a chart-topping hit for her. She also welcomes singer Trey Lorenz, who was her duet partner on “MTV Unplugged” in 1992.

1:43 – “I’ll Be There” is accompanied by images of the Jackson 5 and of Michael in his youth. Carey ends the song by improvising with Lorenz a capella, singing “We’ll never say goodbye.”

1:45 – Queen Latifah comes to the podium to talk about loving Michael from afar. She calls Jackson “the biggest star on Earth,” and says he reminded her that there was a world outside America.

1:48 – Latifah reads a poem called “We Had Him,” written for this occasion by Maya Angelou. It contains an apt line: “He was ours and we were his.”

1:50 – Lionel Richie takes the stage, accompanied by a fantastic photo of him and Jackson from the “We Are the World” sessions (Richie co-wrote the song). He sings the Commodores’ classic “Jesus Is Love,” aided by the choir.

1:54 – Berry Gordy talks about Jackson as an innovator. He says that Jackson was like a son to him and that “he raised the bar, then broke the bar.”

1:55 – Gordy talks about the day the Jackson 5 auditioned for him at Motown Records, and said that Michael “had a quality we couldn’t completely understand, but we knew he was special.”

1:58 – Gordy: “When Michael sang his songs, you could feel the happiness in his soul.” He mentions the Jackson 5 being the only group in history to have their first four records go to the top of the charts. He then talks about the legendary Moonwalk at the Motown anniversary show: “It was magic. Michael Jackson went into orbit and never came down.”

2:02 – Gordy: “Michael was a master — a take-no-prisoners showman. I feel that the ‘King of Pop’ is not big enough for him — I think he is simply the greatest entertainer that has ever lived.” That moving speech nets Gordy a raucous standing ovation.

2:04 – Next up is a video montage, featuring performance footage, music video clips, awards show appearances and all his classic dance moves. Footage from appearances worldwide really drives home the fact that Jackson was not just a singer but a beloved global phenomenon.

2:07 – Stevie Wonder takes the stage and sits at the piano. “As much as we may feel that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more,” he says. “We can’t help but love you forever, Michael.” He then performs a fabulously moving rendition of “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer.”

2:12 – Stevie seamlessly transitions into “They Won’t Go When I Go.” He’s genuinely moved by everything, and he absolutely tore the house down.

2:15 – Kobe Bryan and Magic Johnson step to the microphone to talk about Jackson’s philanthropy. Bryant mentions Jackson’s Guiness World Record for most charities supported by a single person.

2:17 – Johnson, who appears in the video for Michael’s “Remember the Time,” talks about hanging out with the family while playing with the Lakers. “I truly believe Michael made me a better basketball player as I watched him become the greatest entertainer ever,” Johnson says. He tells a hilarious story about having dinner at Michael’s house to discuss the “Remember the Time” video and eating a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken on the floor of the dining room.

2:21 – Jennifer Hudson takes the stage to sing “Say You’ll Be There.”

2:25 – Al Shapton talks about meeting Jackson at a young age and being inspired by his barrier-breaking career.

2:28 – Sharpton credits Michael with the rise of Oprah, Tiger Woods and Barack Obama, because he broke down racial barriers and made people feel comfortable with people of color. “As you climb up steep mountains, sometimes you scar your knee. But don’t focus on the scars — focus on the journey. Michael never stopped!”

2:31 – Sharpton tells Michael’s children that there wasn’t anything strange about their dad, but what he had to deal with was strange.

2:32 – Sharpton stirs the crowd with a simple message: “Thank you, Michael!”

2:33 – The message on the video screen: “There’s nothing that can’t be done if we raise our voices as one.”

2:34 – John Mayer straps on a guitar to play a bluesy version of “Human Nature.” It’s a dreamy performance with a sweet solo, recalling Jackson’s collaborations with great axemen like Eddie Van Halen and Slash.

2:38 – Mayer closes by embracing Michael’s brothers, all of whom are sitting in the front row.

2:39 – Brooke Shields, a longtime friend of Jackson’s, talks about living in the spotlight with Michael. Shields was 13 years old when they met, and she says they had a bond because they both understood what it was like to be famous when they were both so young.

2:41 – Shields says Jackson once tried to teach her the Moonwalk, which she could never nail down.

2:43 – Choking back tears, Shields talks about all the times she got to laugh with Jackson. “He was a lover of life. He cared so deeply for his family and his friends and his fans,” she says. She has always thought of him as main character from “The Little Prince,” so she reads a passage from the book.

2:46 – Shields says Michael’s favorite song was “Smile,” from the Charlie Chaplin movie “Modern Times.” “We need to look up, and we need to smile,” she says in closing.

2:48 – Jermaine Jackson, wearing a single sequined glove, takes the stage for an a capella rendition of “Smile,” which also appeared on Michael’s HIStory album.

2:51 – A very emotional Jermaine makes it through the song, saying “I love you Michael” at the conclusion.

2:53 – Martin Luther King III speaks about Michael’s greatness. Bernice King talks about Michael’s life in public, just like her parents. “He epitomized the words of our father, that an individual hasn’t started living until he rises above his own personal concerns to the broader concerns of humanity,” she says.

2:59 – Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee speaks on behalf of the United States Congress and the Congressional Black Caucus. She drives home Jackson’s innocence in legal matters, and talks about how Jackson called the world into public service with his music.

3:03 – The Congresswoman tells a story about Jackson visiting a veterans’ hospital to talk to soldiers who were injured during the Iraq War. “Michael fought for the tolerance of all people,” she says. “Michael fought the good fight.”

3:06 – Lee says that Congress stopped and had a moment of silence for Jackson when he passed away. She also adds that she is introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives that acknowledges Michael as a legend and a humanitarian. “Michael Jackson, I salute you,” she says.

3:08 – It’s Usher’s turn now, and he sings the Michael ballad “Gone Too Soon.”

3:10 – Usher walks towards the casket during the lyric “Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight/ Here one day, gone one night.” Like many of today’s performers, he delivers his final line through tears.

3:12 – They’re playing footage from a Jackson 5 performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1969.

3:14 – Smokey Robinson is up now, talking about meeting Michael when he was 10 years old, and how incredibly impressed he was with his talent and his ability to express himself. Robinson says he was amazed that Michael sang “Who’s Loving You” (written by Robinson) better than him.

3:17 – Robinson: “He has made an enormous impact all over the world. I’m glad that I live in this era, that I was able to see the greatest entertainer of all time.”

3:19 – Next up is Shaheen Jafargholi, a singer who made a name for himself on “Britain’s Got Talent.” The 12-year-old sings “Who’s Loving You” and is amazingly accomplished for his age.

3:21 – Jafargholi closes by thanking Michael Jackson “for blessing me and everybody on this Earth with his incredible music.”

3:22 – “This Is It” tour director Kenny Ortega (he also of the “High School Musical” films) comes out to introduce Jafargholi (he was going to join Michael on stage in London) and to talk about the rehearsals for the concerts.

3:24 – Ortega introduces a piece that would have appeared in the “This Is It” shows in London. It’s a performance of “We Are the World,” featuring a group of singers who would have backed up Jackson during the tour.

3:27 – For the finale of the song, the singers are joined by Jackson’s children, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Brooke Shields and a host of others to sing the chorus.

3:29 – Following another standing ovation, everyone stays on stage for a performance of “Heal the World.”

3:33 – They’re joined by a large chorus of kids, recalling Jackson’s iconic Super Bowl performance in 1993.

3:34 – Jermaine returns to the microphone to thank everybody for coming out. He’s followed by Marlon, who tells a handful of stories about growing up with Michael (including watching “The Three Stooges” with him). “I have one request, Michael: I would like for you to give our brother Brandon a hug for me.”

3:40 – Jackson’s daughter Paris takes the microphone and talks about what a great father Michael was, saying “I love him so much” before breaking down in tears. Jermaine says “Thank you and good night” to send everybody home from a moving, emotional ceremony.

3:42 – As the family carries Michael’s casket off the stage, “Man in the Mirror” plays over the PA and a single empty spotlight shines down on a microphone, leaving a final poetic reminder that a great artist is no longer with us.

3:44 – Pastor Smith returns one last time, encouraging everybody to follow the message of “Man in the Mirror” to go out and inspire change. “The music of Michael Jackson brings us together around the world,” he says. He closes the memorial with a prayer, asking everybody to hold the hand of the person next to them.

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Weird and wonderful stories were always going to emerge whenever Michael Jackson died and among them is one that has literally come out of the woodwork. According to CBS 13, a family in the Californian city of Stockton believes the image of the King of Pop appeared on their tree stump the day he died. Like past religious aparitions of Jesus in toast and the Virgin Mary in chocolate, the family thinks they have got an unusual spiritual image staring right at them from their own front yard. Felix Garcia has lived in the house for 22 years, and has never noticed the apparent image in his birch tree stump.

“I was standing by that bush, and I looked up and saw that image here,” Garcia told CBS.

Many people in the crowd who gathered to look at the stump on Sunday afternoon saw the resemblance, but why would Michael Jackson appear instead of a religious figure, or even any of the other celebrities who recently passed away?

“Because Michael Jackson was an icon to us,” said one neighbour.

To Stockton, Michael Jackson meant more to us than Jesus, to some people. I think they’re both about even.” Jackson did visit the city 20 years ago, following the Cleveland School fatal shootings.  From afar, it looks like any other tree. From up close, it looks like any other stump. Not all neighbours are convinced – some say it looks more like a scarecrow, and some say it looks like Jesus. The family says they don’t expect their tree to become a shrine to Jackson, but they do hope that nobody tries to cut it down.

Then there’s the ghost…

Going one better, Michael Jackson’s ghost has been spotted at Neverland.

Fans of the late pop star – who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 26, aged 50 – claim the image of his spirit can be seen in the background of a TV show filmed inside his beloved ranch. During an interview with Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson for CNN’s Inside Neverland TV show, a strange shadow appears on the wall before crossing the corridor and moving around the room.

Fans believe the shadow is the Thriller singer’s spectre, which has returned to his former home from beyond the grave. Gareth Jones, 26, said: “It’s an incredible couple of seconds of footage.” The ghostly apparition was missed by Jermaine, US interviewer Larry King and the film crew who failed to notice its presence during the recording of the show. However, the video – which was aired a week after Michael’s death – has become an internet hit since it was posted on YouTube and hundreds of fans have commented on the footage believing it is the ghost of their idol. And the brainless burial…

Meanwhile, there are reports that Michael Jackson is going to be buried without his brain.

News agencies report the late King of Pop’s family have been told his brain will be held back for tests. The family was given the choice of either waiting up to three weeks for Jackson’s brain to be returned to them or go ahead and bury him on Wednesday (NZT) without it – which they have decided to do. Los Angeles Coroner’s spokesman Craig Harvey said that neuropathology tests are going to be conducted to see if it holds any clues to the exact cause of his death. However, the examination cannot start until at least two weeks after the death when the brain has hardened sufficiently to slice it open.  Sources at the coroner’s office revealed that his brain was removed before his body was released to relatives the next day.

Jackson’s death is believed to have stemmed from a suspected overdose of painkillers. His brain will be tested by a forensic neuropathologist for past drug use and whether he has suffered overdoses in the past.

According to the source, removing the brain is the “only way to carry out the tests”.

“The tissue has to be examined. I can’t tell you how long that is going to take,” The Mirror quoted the source as saying.

Hand over the body

Soon after his death, a woman claiming to be Michael Jackson’s wife demanded his body be returned to her .

Nona Jackson, who claims to have had 15 children with the late pop star, filed a 93 page claim to Jackson’s estate.

She states in the claim: “All my husband’s properties, monies and assets must be transferred to me immediately.

“My husband’s body must be returned to the coroner’s body or the mortuary immediately (sic).”

In another part of her claim, Nona stated: “Though he died to this earth, he lives with my father, Satan the Devil Khalid Lucifer.”

A Los Angeles judge refused her request.

Last year, Nona filed for a restraining order against Michael’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe, saying she made it hard to concentrate when she attended award shows with the star.

She also claimed to be the real mother of Jackson’s three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven.

Nona – full name Nona Paris Lola Ankhesenamun Jackson – had previously made claims about Jackson in court in 2006 and again in 2007, although none had sufficient evidence to back them up.

Speaking last year, another judge said: “I feel her evidence fails to establish any genetic relationship.”

Tour from beyond the grave

Nona and other Jacko fans may yet get to see him perform again, with plans reportedly being hatched for a hologram image of The King of Pop to appear on stage beside his brothers for a series of concerts.

Jacko’s dad Joe and his brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie who were part of the Jackson Five, are behind the idea, according to News of the World.

They aim to have footage of Michael from his past group and solo tours projected at gigs next year, the UK paper says.

The Thriller star would be following Elvis Presley, who “toured” the world in 2006 – nearly 30 years after his death – when a hologram of him was projected alongside a band and orchestra.

Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough

It seems online ticket scalping for his memorial service, the waiting game to find out what caused his death, claims Debbie Rowe is not the mother of Prince Michael and Paris, and an impending custody battle is just not enough for some of the King of Pop’s fans.

In life, his extraordinary talent was eventually overshadowed by his changing appearance through cosmetic surgery, child molestation allegations of which a jury found him not guilty, and mounting debts.

In death, Michael Jackson was always destined to bring out the best – or worst – of the admiration of some fans.

And Michael Jackson, being Michael Jackson, might NOT be turning in his grave over their reaction to his passing.