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Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson Was No Beethoven

Sheldon Filger | Posted 08.08.2009 | Entertainment

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Sheldon Filger

For the global mass media, and especially corporate media in the United States, the death of pop music icon, Michael Jackson, was an unheralded business opportunity.

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Michael Jackson Memorial Not As Big On Web As Obama Inauguration

AllThingsD | Peter Kafka | Posted 08.08.2009 | Media

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Depending on your perspective, this is either interesting news or heartening news: Michael Jackson's funeral and memorial was indeed a giant Internet ...

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In a Sense, Abroad Part Trois: Some Final Mutterings on the American Media's Michael Jackson Multi-Network Thanatothon

Steven Weber | Posted 08.08.2009 | Media

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Steven Weber

Having witnessed as much as I could take of Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial LIVE from the Staple's Center I am now certain there is an afterlife: it's called marketing.

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Michael Jackson's Kids Prince Michael, Paris And Blanket At Memorial (PHOTOS)

Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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UPDATE: Paris Jackson also spoke. Watch her moving tribute here. PREVIOUSLY: Michael Jackson's three children - Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Mic...

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Michael Jackson Mourned In Gary Hometown During LA Memorial (SLIDESHOW)

AP | CARYN ROUSSEAU | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago

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GARY, Ind. (AP) -- Wearing Michael Jackson T-shirts and listening to hits like "Billie Jean," dozens of fans gathered at the late pop icon's boyhood h...

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Donny Deutsch: Jackson Mourners "Crying In The Streets That Don't Know Him... Need To Get A Life"

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 08.07.2009 | Media

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Despite claiming that he didn't want to be a "cold-hearted guy," CNBC's Donny Deutsch came off as just that when he harshly criticized all the media a...

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Sending Off Somebody's Brother -- Thoughts from Backstage at the Staples Center

David Wild | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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David Wild

The past few days, with the Jacksons and speaking about them, reminded me of something that journalism often makes us forget: there are actual people on the other side of what we write about.

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Michael

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Joe Peyronnin

Michael's music is an exceptional legacy. As an entertainer, he was the best. As a role model for our children, Michael was among the worst.

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Brooke Shields' Tearful Goodbye: We Made It Real (WATCH)

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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A teary Brooke Shields took the podium to talk about Michael Jackson, her friend since they met when she was 13. She shared old memories and said that...

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Michael Jackson Live: Fans Around The World Mourn The Star

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 07.07.2009 | World

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LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed awake into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney ...

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Corey Feldman Wears Michael Jackson Outfit To Memorial

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Former child star and one time close friend of Michael Jackson attended his memorial service dressed in a full Michael Jackson outfit. See more memor...

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Jennifer Hudson Pregnant! Confirmed At Michael Jackson Memorial

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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There was no hiding Jennifer Hudson's baby bump Tuesday as she donned a flowy white dress at Michael Jackson's memorial service. She's reported to be ...

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MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL PHOTOS

Huffington Post | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Below are photos from Michael Jackson's memorial, with Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Magic Johnson, and more in reverse chronological ...

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World In Photos, July 7, 2009

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.07.2009 | World

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Here is the HuffPost's selection of photos of today's news and events from every corner of the globe. Check back Monday through Friday for this HuffPo...

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WATCH MICHAEL JACKSON'S MEMORIAL LIVE (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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**See constantly updating photos here.** Michael Jackson's media circus memorial is at the Staples Center is Tuesday, following a service at Forest...

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Why I'm Missing the Jackson Memorial

Fortune's Stanley Bing | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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<i>Fortune</i>'s Stanley Bing

As exciting as the whole Death of Michael Jackson marketing event has been, I'm getting a little tired of it, and it hasn't even been on the racks that long.

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Michael Jackson's Memorial Service A National Viewing Experience

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 08.07.2009 | Media

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NEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson's memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at comput...

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Michael Jackson Memorial... Send Us Your Photos If You Watched In NY

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 08.07.2009 | New York

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Michael Jackson's memorial service was held today in Los Angeles, but that didn't mean NY residents didn't watch it together on the street here. ...

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Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon both triumphant and troubled, a dazzling performer who transcended barriers, trans...

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Inviting MJ's Mourners to D.C. for Healthcare Reform

Beth Borzone | Posted 08.07.2009 | Eyes & Ears

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Beth Borzone

The 18,000 people at Michael Jackson's memorial represent the number in the US who die of a medical condition before their time, because they don't have health insurance.

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Brooke Shields Remembers 'Asexual' Jackson Friendship

AP | Posted 08.06.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — Brooke Shields was 13 when she first met Michael Jackson and the two "instantly became friends" _ mainly because sexual tension wa...

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Michael Jackson Live Memorial Page

HuffPost's Eyes & Ears | Matthew Palevsky | Posted 08.06.2009 | World

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This page will be updated throughout the day. Email your thoughts and pictures to submissions+mj@huffingtonpost, share in the comment section, or twee...

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Michael Jackson's Other Big Move: The Crotch-Grab

Devra Maza | Posted 08.06.2009 | Entertainment

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Devra Maza

It's a paradoxical move for a man who claimed he never wanted to grow up, and yet moved to prove his manhood by grabbing his, well, manhood.

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Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets Selling For Thousands

AP | Posted 08.06.2009 | Entertainment

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NEW YORK — Michael Jackson's concerts always were difficult to get tickets to, but that's nothing compared to the pop star's memorial service. ...

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Michael Jackson Memorial: Brooke Shields, Mariah Carey And NOT Debbie Rowe Going

AP | JESSE WASHINGTON | Posted 08.06.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson's final act as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest...

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