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Title: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on June 25, 2009, 07:08:07 PM
Micheal jackson died of a heart attack.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-hospitalized/?em

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/MichaelJackson/story?id=7932509&page=1
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Cvstos on June 25, 2009, 07:11:09 PM
I just saw this. Talk about the end of an era. I wasn't a fan, but everyone has to agree that for a long time he was a substantial force in the music industry and had millions of fans worldwide.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: M on June 25, 2009, 07:25:18 PM
I'm really sad about it. He was an extremely talented guy, and I liked his music a lot.

Rest in Peace, King of Pop.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Darkmoon on June 25, 2009, 07:28:29 PM
His first couple of albums were really quite catchy.

Also, for the record, Billie Jean was not his lover.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Gareeku on June 25, 2009, 07:31:48 PM
She thought that he was the one, but the kid wasn't his son.

RIP Michael Jackson.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Alondro on June 25, 2009, 07:36:54 PM
First Ed McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett, Now Michael Jackson; all within 3 days.

Someone is assassinating all the 80's icons!   :U

And the one behind it must be.... Kim Jong Il!   He DID say he'd wipe the USA off the face of the map just a few days ago!  Now we know how!  He's already on teh move!  HE MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE HE REACHES THE 90's, or our local space-time field will collpase and the USA will be sucked into a black hole!!  D:
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: rabid_fox on June 25, 2009, 07:53:09 PM

Frankly, I blame it on the boogie.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: M on June 25, 2009, 08:00:24 PM
They're actually playing all of his music videos on MTV. It's pretty amazing.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Netrogo on June 25, 2009, 08:16:41 PM
There are no words to express my feelings right now. He was one of the people who truly influenced my love of the entertainment industry. Hell I had a fucking replica version of his jacket from Thriller when I was little. This is just a really shitty show of how time is truly marching on despite our incredible dislike for it.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Keleth on June 25, 2009, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: Marmonstein on June 25, 2009, 08:00:24 PM
They're actually playing all of his music videos on MTV. It's pretty amazing.

HOLY SHIT!

MTV is playing MUSIC AGAIN?!
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: JackTheCubiWolf on June 25, 2009, 10:35:33 PM
I just heard from youtube.

Edit: Entertainment Tonight on CW is talking about his and some Farrah woman's death right now.us
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: M on June 25, 2009, 11:05:27 PM
Quote from: JackTheCubiFerret on June 25, 2009, 10:35:33 PM
I just heard from youtube.

Edit: Entertainment Tonight on CW is talking about his and some Farrah woman's death right now.us

The woman they are referring to is Farrah Fawcett. She was a famous actress who was on Charlie's Angels. She was also really well known for her hairstyle. ;P

She succumbed to cancer, the poor woman.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Angel on June 25, 2009, 11:50:11 PM
I thought it was a joke at first. My friend's frien texted her and then I saw the text from my mom... we had it confirmed by people in the shopping commons we were at. I remember the first time I heard Thriller on Halloween... hell, I remember being introduced to the Jackson 5 by my aunt when I was ten. I'm still pretty bowled over, but it's starting to sink in.

Even if it's too soon, though, I gotta ask:

Does anyone else feel like Michael stole Farrah Fawcett's thunder? Or is it because we knew she was sick and this is a total out-of-the-blue shock?
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: M on June 26, 2009, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: Black_angel on June 25, 2009, 11:50:11 PM
Even if it's too soon, though, I gotta ask:

Does anyone else feel like Michael stole Farrah Fawcett's thunder? Or is it because we knew she was sick and this is a total out-of-the-blue shock?

I think it's the shock, really. Farrah had been going downhill for months. Michael's death pretty much came out of nowhere. He was also about to start a tour, and a lot of people (myself included) figured he was generally healthy.

Plus he seems like one of those icons you can't really imagine dying. He was a huge face in music.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Kipiru on June 26, 2009, 01:17:08 AM
This is a sad, sad news- Michael was a legend in all aspects! Loved by all and then brought down by hatefull rumors. I personally never even for a second believe any of the crap they threw at him. The guy was just a bit weird, but that is a must for all great showmen. The only man to have a statue erected in his honor while he was still alive. Rest in piece Michael, you shall be greatly missed!
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Omega on June 26, 2009, 05:11:19 AM
Well isn't this out of blue all of the sudden.

I can't say that I will miss the fellah, but he did made some fancy songs at his early days.

Of course those that still believe that Mr. Jackson is dead should go to read Sam & Fuzzy (http://samandfuzzy.com/) and learn about conspiracy.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Ren Gaulen on June 26, 2009, 06:23:21 AM
I wasn't a big fan of his music, but still there were some of Jackson's songs that I did like. And there is no arguing with the fact that he was a great musician, and a pop icon of all time. A shame he had to go, really..

Quote from: Alondro on June 25, 2009, 07:36:54 PM
First Ed McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett, Now Michael Jackson; all within 3 days.

Someone is assassinating all the 80's icons!   :U

And the one behind it must be.... Kim Jong Il!   He DID say he'd wipe the USA off the face of the map just a few days ago!  Now we know how!  He's already on teh move!  HE MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE HE REACHES THE 90's, or our local space-time field will collpase and the USA will be sucked into a black hole!!  D:
Kim Jong Il: "First McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett, and now you. It is a pity you Autobots icons of the 80's die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction."
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: superluser on June 26, 2009, 11:57:48 AM
Quote from: Ren Gaulen on June 26, 2009, 06:23:21 AMKim Jong Il: "First McMahon, then Farrah Fawcett, and now you. It is a pity you Autobots icons of the 80's die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction."

You know what they say--they always die in threes.  Mainly because you stop counting after 3.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Jack McSlay on June 26, 2009, 01:45:46 PM
It was quite surprising, serious, who dies at the age of 50? Ozzy Osbourne, as drugged as he's been in the past, is at his 60s yet still alive and working.

I only learned now about the fact he was an hipocondriac just now, and to some accounts they're blaming a vanished doctor for injecting him pankillers.

Or maybe he is an alien and MIB just deported him back to his home planet like they did to Elvis Presley
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Passive on June 26, 2009, 07:00:22 PM
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Sprocketsdance on June 26, 2009, 11:26:26 PM
I seen on TMZ tonight (personally I hate the show but they were talking about MJ... plus we get three channels.. I digress) and supposedly they say that he had a personal doctor there who would inject him with Demerol on a periodic basis.. and they're assuming that he could very well have overdosed on the drug since it is known to stop the heart if too much is taken..

I hate rumors but if that is the case.. holy cow.. I would hate to be that doctor.

Either way.. he will surely be missed...
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Kafzeil on June 28, 2009, 12:16:12 AM
As much flak as they guy got in his later years, this is very much the next Elvis and Lennon. Jackson was quite possibly one the most influential musicians of his era, if not THE most influential. He left a big mark on the music industry, Popular Culture, a many, many lives.

I may not be a big fan of him, but his early works were good in my opinion, and I usually hate pop. I  MJ...Rest in Peace. Say High to John, George, Kurt, Bon, Jimi, Jim, and Freddie for me.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Distracting on June 28, 2009, 12:46:23 PM
It's a tragedy to see such an influential artist like MJ go. It's terrifying to think of if/when David Bowie will go.


Also, et tu, Billy Mays? (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html)
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Alondro on June 28, 2009, 03:33:21 PM
Quote from: Distracting on June 28, 2009, 12:46:23 PM
It's a tragedy to see such an influential artist like MJ go. It's terrifying to think of if/when David Bowie will go.


Also, et tu, Billy Mays? (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html)

There THERE!!!  DO YOU SEE?!  It's just like I said!  Kim Jong Il has struck again!  HE MUST BE STOPPED NOW!!  The time fabric is being ripped like the seat of a fanbois pants after an all you can eat buffet at Pizza Hut!
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Mao on June 28, 2009, 03:42:33 PM
Disturbing imagery, that...

L:
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 12:32:38 AM
okay, I realise this is in bad taste. Yet, I beleive I've discovered the culprit of the celebrity murders...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/GabrielsThoughts/HUUUURPHOTOSHOP.jpg)

It makes perfect sense, how else could it look like natural causes.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 03:43:01 AM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 12:32:38 AM
okay, I realise this is in bad taste. Yet, I beleive I've discovered the culprit of the celebrity murders...

*image*

It makes perfect sense, how else could it look like natural causes.

somebody in another forum beat you to it, with far more sublime results, nice go at it, though..
edit: props for using the shamwow bloke, though, and more a blanket joke, than just jacko.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/JustanEscape/kiraa.png)
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Kafzeil on June 30, 2009, 05:10:42 AM
Slightly better taste, but still just as likely:

Albert: *fries things* Welcome home, mast... what happened to your robes? They're so... clean.
Death: THERE WAS A RATHER LOUD FELLOW TODAY... HE WAS VERY PERSUASIVE.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Alondro on June 30, 2009, 08:24:35 AM
KIM JONG IL HAS TEH DEATH NOTE!!! ZOMG!!!   :O

*hides by burying himself 1000000000 miles underground!!* 

He won't get me!  He doesn't know my name!  :paranoid
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
technically, I spotted the image in another forum and thought it was funny...although to be honest, I  have no idea who made it.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:23:59 PM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
technically, I spotted the image in another forum and thought it was funny...although to be honest, I  have no idea who made it.

oh good, then i won't feel too bad about saying how shoddy the photoshopping is.  >:3
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Alondro on June 30, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:23:59 PM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
technically, I spotted the image in another forum and thought it was funny...although to be honest, I  have no idea who made it.

oh good, then i won't feel too bad about saying how shoddy the photoshopping is.  >:3

Eh, for a goofy joke like that, it doesn't pay to go overkill on the details... unless you're getting paid for it!  Or unless you have wayyyy too much time on your hands.   :P
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:29:13 PM
Quote from: Alondro on June 30, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:23:59 PM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
technically, I spotted the image in another forum and thought it was funny...although to be honest, I  have no idea who made it.

oh good, then i won't feel too bad about saying how shoddy the photoshopping is.  >:3

Eh, for a goofy joke like that, it doesn't pay to go overkill on the details... unless you're getting paid for it!  Or unless you have wayyyy too much time on your hands.   :P

Alondro, it's the internet, we've all got faaaaaaarrrr too much time on our hands.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Mao on June 30, 2009, 12:29:35 PM
Quote from: Alondro on June 30, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:23:59 PM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on June 30, 2009, 10:45:38 AM
technically, I spotted the image in another forum and thought it was funny...although to be honest, I  have no idea who made it.

oh good, then i won't feel too bad about saying how shoddy the photoshopping is.  >:3

Eh, for a goofy joke like that, it doesn't pay to go overkill on the details... unless you're getting paid for it!  Or unless you have wayyyy too much time on your hands.   :P

Which Turnsky better not have...

*Cracks commission whip*
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Alondro on June 30, 2009, 12:37:15 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on June 30, 2009, 12:29:13 PM
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Alondro, it's the internet, we've all got faaaaaaarrrr too much time on our hands.

I don't.   :<
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: Teroniss on July 03, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
You know whats going to piss me off? (And I can actually picture him pulling a stunt like this.)

The Jackson estate has made millions in the last 2 weeks after his 'death' from donations, millions have gotten tickets for his memorial service in LA, the incident is on every media of every channel. I'm gonna be pissed if he faked his death as a promotion for Thriller 2. How better to promote a zombie music video than to appear as a 'zombie' at your own memorial? (Also, before its brought up, bodies are easy to fake, especially with something as clean as cardiac arrest.)
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: rabid_fox on July 03, 2009, 08:21:17 PM
Quote from: Teroniss on July 03, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
You know whats going to piss me off? (And I can actually picture him pulling a stunt like this.)

The Jackson estate has made millions in the last 2 weeks after his 'death' from donations, millions have gotten tickets for his memorial service in LA, the incident is on every media of every channel. I'm gonna be pissed if he faked his death as a promotion for Thriller 2. How better to promote a zombie music video than to appear as a 'zombie' at your own memorial? (Also, before its brought up, bodies are easy to fake, especially with something as clean as cardiac arrest.)

Heh.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on July 17, 2009, 04:38:58 PM
AEG says they have High definition video, and audio of MJ's final days alive. However,  have been unable to find any mention of release date . The only footage they actually released (or that I've seen) was a one minute clip of him dancing on stage. Do you think it's possible they are just blowing smoke, or exagerating the extent of the footage availible?

Since AEG hasn't released any other footage I'm curious to know if what we've seen is all they got.

I would think the media outlets would have snapped up any other footage of his final days like moths to flame and aired it by now, instead of teasing us with piecemeal.   
Title: Re: Michael Jackson is dead
Post by: rabid_fox on July 17, 2009, 07:09:12 PM

I'm expecting some kind of massive tribute box set with concert footage through his career along with the O2 gig practice runs, because lets be honest, just looking at rehearsal footage is going to be niche and the milky breast of Jackson's death will be sucked hard by merchandise opportunists.