FILE - In this June 28, 2009 file photo, Janet Jackson thanks the audience for their support after the death of Michael Jackson at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
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** RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATIVE CROP ** In this handout photo provided by Harrison Funk, The Jackson Family sit together, with left-right: Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009, in Glendale, Calif. Michael Jackson, his gold coffin topped by a bejeweled crown placed there by his children, was laid to rest Thursday night at a funeral more than two months after his death. (AP Photo/The Jackson Family/Harrison Funk) --NO SALES, MANDATORY CREDIT--
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ELIMINATE AP PHOTO NY108, THE WOMAN IS NOT JANET JACKSON. WE HAVE NOT IDENTIFICATION OF THE WOMAN--In this image made from video, an unidentified woman, second from right, arrives outside the Great Mausoleum where Michael Jackson will be interred, prior to her brother's funeral in Glendale, Calif. on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Pool)
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©AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Michael Jackson Funeral. Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA. September 3, 2009. Job: 90903A1. www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com Pictured: Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson.
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In this handout photo provided by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Sept. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Calif. (AP Photo/The Jackson Family/Harrison Funk) --NO SALES, MANDATORY CREDIT--
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: In this handout photo provided by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 3, 2009 in Glendale, California. Jackson, 50, the king of pop, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family via Getty Images) (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marlon Jackson;Jermaine Jackson;Tito Jackson;Jackie Jackson;Randy Jackson;Janet Jackson
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: In this handout photo provided by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 3, 2009 in Glendale, California. Jackson, 50, the king of pop, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family via Getty Images) (Photo by Handout/Getty Images)
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Wednesday 09 September
By latoya
why is it when janet talk about her brother noone comment on it. but when latoya says anything all hell break out.she cant keep being condeemed about what she said about micheal 16yrs ago or condeemed about a tell all book.janet didnt not wont to work with her brother,because of his legal problem either.so i really think people need stop being negitive about the it all. read what they have to say and leave all negitive comment to your self
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Thursday 10 September
By Grace Ajo
Latoya has said some bad things in the past about Michael. So for reason I don't find Joe, Latoya, or Jermaine genuine. Sorry it's something about them. I do know Janet and Marlon were the closest to Michael, especially Janet. She has the right to speak about him without being condemned
Wednesday 09 September
By jasmine
negagative and positive comments are part of life.
You and are a lucky to live in an envirement were it is almost OK to say how you feel.
I never met MJ but I do believe he was a disturbed sad man. His family can say all they want -but they had many opertunities to try and save him and they did not. He really needed strong intervention eary on- so he could have had a real life instead of a career that in the end lead him down roads and finally death. None looked beyond the mask to find his troubled soul.His sisters and brothers had the best opertunity to attempt interventions till they succeeded.Its over now and they really do not need to say anything to the press. They can move on and promiss not to let it happen again to another sibling.
Wednesday 09 September
By Belinda
I think Janet as all the right to talk about her bother. I know how she fells i lost my sister in 1999 and had to raise her daughter. my payers gos to the family i love michale.
Wednesday 09 September
By Wynds
We're the ones that srea dead...They're alive.
..Now, Have you ever once thought of it that way?
... Now just get over it. Peace.
Wednesday 09 September
By karyn
I lost my brother many years age still sadd and miss him I know how it hurts all the time
Thursday 10 September
By Riki
Jan should learn how to spell!
Thursday 10 September
By Ladybug7
I would like to say that MJ has had a very wonderful career that words can not describe.I love him and yet I have never met him although I would have loved to. I have a 3 year and she loved seeing MJ dance on bet. Her favorite song is "BillyJean". Well I justed to say that we all should give the Jackson family peace and time to mourn. Not for 1 second do I believe MJ was on drugs. Let the man rest in peace if you don't have anything good to add to his legacy then don't even say anything. Let his true fans remember him as he was. How would we feel if some one aired our skeletons in our closet? Not to good.
Wednesday 09 September
By shay!!!!
you kno wat you have a real good point that is how i c it 2 cause Latoya's bond wasnt as strong as janet & MJ's everybody has something 2 say but how i c it is they R all eaqul cause all 3 of them R brother & sista's.
Wednesday 09 September
By sheri
your spelling down right sucks
Wednesday 09 September
By Jack
You folks keep referring to "celebrities" and "how they use their money". Who made these people celebrities? You and I and everyone else who has ever bought an album, paid for a download or ringtone. I dare say that if any one of you who are belittling the Jacksons had the millions that they have worked so hard for, you would spend it too. Leave these folks alone. If you can't say something nice, keep it to yourself. And for the record, I am a 38 year old white man.
Thursday 10 September
By LegalBeagle
You should really learn how to spell before you try to express an opinion. You will never be taken seriously by other readers. If your opinion is important enough to you to publish, take pride in yourself and pick up a dictionary.
Thursday 10 September
By Gigi
Please, get yourself an education and learn how to spell and punctuate, good grief, this is America, go back to school...at least finish the 6th grade level before you write on these posts. Or, buy a dictionary!!!!!!!!!! Nothing worse than ignorance.
Wednesday 09 September
By Bill E.
The Jackson family. I wonder if they would have been better off without all the money and glitz. I don't feel anything for celebrities who use their money and name to get whatever they want. Enough money has proven to only mean an early death for many famous people.
What some of these celebrities spend on drugs, luxurious vacations, cars, planes, and on third or fourth homes could feed a whole lot of hungry kids somewhere, someplace.
The Jackson's most certainly knew that Michael's death before it's time was a great possibility - and should have stopped at nothing to prevent it.
Let's all get rich so we can ride in a Rolls to a funeral for a family member.
These people absolutely disgust me.
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Wednesday 09 September
By Carolyn
Apparently Bill you have not lost a loved one. If you had you would realize it's not about the ride that you show up in, it's paying respects to the loved one that has passed on. The pain that this family is going through in the public eye is unimaginable. Unless you have been in the same situation you should keep your trap shut and stop showing the world that you are a complete and total "TOOL!"
Cheers.
Wednesday 09 September
By John-derek Ward
That is so unfair. It amazes me how judgemental folks get when black folks are successful. I bet when Ted Kennedys family took the same type of cars to his funeral, no one considered your assertions. The Jackson family worked hard for everything they have. No one gave it to them...they did it the old fashioned way. Just appreciate the fact that the Jacksons have sacrificed tons to make so many millions and maybe even billions of people happy. Michael brought sooooo much happiness to my childhood growing up in the hood seeing pain and strife, the Jacksons made it all better and I will never ever forget that.
Wednesday 09 September
By tserox
"I don't feel anything for celebrities who use their money and name to get whatever they want."...how ignorant a comment that is. 1st, they (celebrities) are human beings. To not feel at least compassion because of you rationalizing an irrational thought process is ignorant. Furthermore, that's like a child in somalia saying they don't feel compassion for you when u pass because you used your money to purchase food whenever you were hungry. It isn't that $$ has been an early death for famous people but that the media has exposed certain private things about celebs. Let's be real,plenty people (hundreds of thousands perhaps) die each year in the US due to drug related incidents, to act as if this is exclusive to the rich and famous is again ignorant. To focus on the spending habits of individuals that have worked hard for what they have,saying that the $$ celebs spend can feed so and so, is also ignorant. Why not ask huge corporations (are you aware that oil companies have reported record breaking revenue and profits while there has been a global recession) about their spending habits and ask that they help feed hungry children. They are after all much larger and can reach further than most celebrities, especially when u take into consideration that celebrities are individuals. Well I have no response for you being disgusted except that it is due to your own convoluted perception that you are disgusted in the 1st place. Go read a book.
Wednesday 09 September
By Q
Actually Michael has given far more money than any celebrity u can name, so i think its fair enough for him and his family to enjoy it by riding in rolls and splurging a little...So how much money do you give to charity again?...didnt think so
Wednesday 09 September
By Bill E.
I do volunteer work every day of the week Q - what do you do?
Wednesday 09 September
By jan
Your jealousy disgusts me! They may have money, but they worked hard and earned it!! Rolls Royce's are befitting of the family of the King of Pop! What would YOU have them ride to their beloved family memeber's funeral?? The Jackson's have lots of love and class, in my book! You, however, have absolutely none!