Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris Wears "Thriller" Jacket at Tribute Concert
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Michael Jackson may be gone, but he's certainly not forgotten.
The King of Pop's three children -- Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket, 9 -- paid tribute to their late father at the Michael Forever concert in Cardiff, Wales Saturday.
"We're very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father," said Paris, who wore a replica of her father's famous red and black leather jacket from his "Thriller" music video.
Several performers took to the glove-shaped stage, including Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis and Cee Lo Green. The Black Eyed Peas pulled out of the lineup earlier this week citing "unavoidable circumstances."
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Despite the current manslaughter trial involving Jackson's former doctor, Conrad Murray, the evening's performers chose to ignore the court case and focus on the singer's musical legacy.
"It's not about the controversy," Ne-Yo, who kicked off the show with a rendition of "Billie Jean," said. "It's not about the trial. It's not about his death. It's about celebrating his life. It's about celebrating his music."
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Other performers included Jennifer Hudson, LaToya Jackson, Gladys Knight, Pixie Lott, 3T, Alexandra Burke, Alien Ant Farm, Craig David, Diversity, JLS and Smokey Robinson. Beyonce Knowles, 30, also performed via satellite video. More than 50,000 people attended the tribute concert, which was hosted by Fearne Cotton and Jamie Foxx.
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Jackson died in June 2009 as he was preparing for a series of comeback concerts in London. Murray is accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol in the hours leading up to his death.
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49wow to N kim, i cant believe u have said what u have said! Glad i dont know ya... I love michael Jackson! I soooo agree with Stephanie Hawkins!!!!
The police failed to find fingerprints on 17 other items such as IV tubing, syringe and vials of different drugs. http://bit.ly/q9Pj2U
Way back in the 70s I recall that there was a poster put out with people from all walks of life, rich, poor, different races, young, old, male and female, it said simply ADDICTION KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES....so that being recalled, it seems pretty easy to see that it was so true in MJ's case. It also made it worse that he could surround himself with "yes" people. I recall hearing that Janet, Jermaine and one of the other siblings made a trip to Michael's home in Vegas to try to intervene because they knew he had a serious problem. He would not allow them entry. I would say it is safe to assume that even though Jackson went to treatment, anyone that knows anything knows that it's hard to keep on the clean and sober road all on your own. I find michael's descent into addiction almost textbook really. You only get worse if the addiction is not stopped. You do not become "cured" not ever. Although some would not agree with this I happen to agree with this 12 step concept. In other words, you can never safely pick up another drink, drug, cigarette even without it actually being almost Russian Roulette. Addicts are usually very bright and good at getting what they want. When Conrad Murray says Michael begged for the medication, I believe it with all my heart. Two minutes out of a room? Piece of cake if you have been obsessing on medication. Addicts are clever. We all hate that he is being ridiculed over and over, in fact I am sick of it. If not Murray, it would have been someone else. In fact there are other doctor's names on his pill bottles, why are they not in court. I say luck, that's about it. I am not saying by any means Conrad Murray is innocent in this, I think he is a liar for the most part, but parts of his report to the LA Police sound pretty right on to me. It is a sad story and will most likely be like the Kennedy assasinations, always someone with a new theory because the outcome was just so horrible it is hard for the human mind to be able to simply accept it as it is. thanks for reading this.
Ashtastic- there were other kids that weren't even his that slept with him. It's weird. I'm not talking biological here. My kids sleep and cuddle with me...it's not the same thing. You're all morons.
they were his kids... are you telling me that your kids never once slept in your bed? bc i wake up and all the time and my kids have crawled in bed with me. its not gross. People have opinions and there is no reason to be so negative keep it to yourself.
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Even though he sleeps in the same bed wiv the children doesnt mean he did something bad to them.
@Darren N Kim Horton Micheal Jackson might have not been god, but he was definitely a better person than you!
You are all weird then if you don't think little boys sleeping with a grown man is wrong. Would you let your little boy sleep with the next door neighbor? You all fvckin act like Michael is god or something.
Amazing how much Paris looks like Debbie Rowe! Stunning girl.
seriously, the man has been dead for over 2 yrs. Let him RIP for crying out loud. Take a look at his childhood? does that perhaps paint the picture of why he turned out the way he was? Um ya it does. Micheal was talent, yes he was a bit eccentric and was different but if it wasn't for people who put him down all the freaking time than he wouldn't have felt the need to do what he did in the end. RIP MJ
This is a beautiful picture. He loved his kids! Nothing else to say!
Michael Jackson let little boys sleep in bed with him..I find that strange. He also thought he was Peter Pan and wanted to fly to never never land. I don't care how many millions he made or what kind of pop icon he was, his name is Wacko Jacko for a reason.
@Natasha: I didn't read any racist comments.
his daughter is beautiful!
I think it is very sad that most of us find it so easy to judge others. Michael was a creative genius who was too sensitive for his own good. His early ears were given over to pleasing others with little time available for himself. It is obvious he was distressed on many levels and used pills as a panacea for curing his ills. Whether he was right or wrong is not for us to decide. Some of us are much stronger in determining our destiny and can do it without any aids whatsoever. Others find it more difficult to function under duress without the aid of support systems whatever those systems may be. His incredible talent and the unceasing spotlight on Michael must have created such unbelievable stress the like of which I cannot begin to conceive. He wanted to be perfection at all times. How difficult is that. God go with you Michael. May you now rest in eternal peace. You deserve it.
my name is MItch why has Richard logged his name under mine? He works with me and I have never writtrn here. c word
look at him as an artist and later a family man, not the hype that came with him. He was an artist, his own life was his own. Wh y must we look at people in the spotlight like voyeryers
I agree with you Natasha, well said!
Please stop with all the racism and hate...life is way to short to waste our energy on this !!! MJ was a talented artist...if he did the things he was accused of, then he will pay for his sins. Lets use our energy to build love in this world...those of you who hate so much I feel sad for you, life is a much better place with love...I am sad that there is so much violence because of it. Every race and religion has its hate happening, and we as humans feed off it...how come we can't feed off of getting along? Leave MJ alone and anyone else who is different...how would you feel if people hated you this much? come on now...just stop..enough already....stop teaching hate to your kids.