Author Archives: Brian

Paris Jackson Eulogizes Her Father (Video)

July 8, 2009 – 10:50 am

A beautiful, humanizing testament to Michael Jackson from his daughter, Paris.
“Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say I love him so much.”

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Maya Angelou’s Poem For Michael Jackson

July 7, 2009 – 5:55 pm

It seems fitting that my favorite poet would honor my favorite singer.

We Had Him
By Dr. Maya Angelou
Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing,
Now that our bright and shining star
Can slip away from our fingertips
Like a puff of summer wind.
Without notice, our dear love
Can escape our doting embrace,
Sing our songs among the stars,
And walk our [...]

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Michael Jackson: ‘I Just Wanted To Be Loved’

July 1, 2009 – 12:50 pm

A few years ago, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach spent over 40 hours interviewing Michael Jackson for a book he was planning to write. Those conversations revealed just how lonely Michael had become.
I am going to say something I have never said before and this is the truth. I have no reason to lie to you and [...]

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Something Beautiful From Something Ugly

June 30, 2009 – 1:43 am

Part of me wishes I could wake up and realize that last week was just a really, really bad dream. The other part thinks that even though life is harsh, cruel, and unpredictable, maybe we need to experience the negative aspects in order to more fully appreciate the times when life is good.
Last Sunday started [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Final Concert Rehearsal Photos

June 29, 2009 – 4:54 pm

Two days before he died, Michael did a run through of several songs that he would be performing on the 50-date London tour that was to begin next month. Here are a few photos from that night.

I find it a little disturbing that Michael named the tour “This Is It!” and also described [...]

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