Has a Michael Jackson Comeback Begun?
Monday morning, November 12, 2007, Michael Jackson's face will be staring back at you from newsstands around the world as the cover subject for Ebony magazine. The self-described "King of Pop" gave the magazine his first major interview in 10 years to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Thriller, the bestselling studio album of all time. This interview comes on the heels of months of stories related to the recording of a new album by Michael Jackson that would be his first studio release since 2001's Invincible, a disappointment which sold only 2 million copies in the US.
Is this big splash in Ebony the beginning of a pop music comeback that would make Britney Spears' artistic comeback on Blackout look like merely a pop music blip by comparison? The new album reportedly includes extensive production and songwriting work from will.i.am as well as contributions from such hot performers and songwriters as Kanye West, Akon, and Ne-Yo. The earliest a new project is likely to be expected in stores is March, 2008, which would make this a perfect time to begin to gear up the publicity machine.
Would you be ready to welcome Michael Jackson back? Select a response below:
Yes, he is the true "King of Pop"
I'll listen to his new work without prejudice
I would have a hard time overlooking recent difficult years
It's best for Michael Jackson to retire for good
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Well I’ll answer this with no prejudice. I think he will be very successful if not average. Why? because time has been repeating itsself since the beginning of the 21th century: think of it a new OJ trial, a new Marylin Monroe type death (anna nichole) recent wars , another Bush presidency and coming soon another Clinton presidency lol etc. It’s really not a surprise
There was a flaw in the article…. The alias/title “King of Pop” was not self appointed…. It was Liza M. who described Michael as the “true king of pop, rock, and soul”. And by the way… to all the nay-sayers…. whether or not he makes a comeback…. no matter what, and no matter who YOUR favorite artist is…….. Michael Jackson has them beat, factually. Look it up. Thriller is the best selling album of all time. Michael Jackson is the most successful artist of all time. Guinness World Records. Michael tops the list of four musical gods: 1) Michael Jackson 2) Elvis Presley 3) The Beatles 4) Frank Sinatra. Lastly- focus on the art, not the man. Does anybody care what Picasso looks like, or who he was dating? Or is he famous for his art? Think about it.
It was liz taylor, not liza…
Michael has always been NUMBER 1 with me. He has always been the best artist on the planet, and always will be.
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL
However much The People & Press knock
This Great Great Entertainer,you can NEVER take this Great Mans Crowns from
Him!Don’t 4get he Made the likes of Usher,Justin Timberlake,Ne-yo.And like me im sure they are greatful for having such,well the Best teacher EVER!From the 1st time my brother played the “Off The Wall” i wanted to sing like him.And im glad people always ask “Do u like Michael Jackson?ha,ha
Like Millions of Michael Jackson fans around the world,i 2 can’t wait 4 the Come Back! Long Live The King!
Peace.
I THINK, No, no, I KNOW HE WILL COME BACK WITH A FULL FORCE Like BAM!!!! BUT REALLY HE DOESNT NEED TO COMEBACK ‘cuz HE WAS NEVER GONE!!!!!!! HE Was THE BEST, IS Still the Best, Will ALWAYS BE THE BEST!!! NO ONE WILL STOP HIM. AND We fans AROUD THE WORLD WILL SUPPORT HIM IN WHAT HE DOES!!!!
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL, ETHIOPIA LOVES YOU, THE WORLD LOVES YOU. Keep doing WHACHU Doin’…WE LOVE U FOR IT!!!!!!
The people have spoken
No matter what trash the media reports
Michael is well LOVED and of course he can make a huge comeback – he didnt loose his talent and ability to Rock our socks off as he always has – The best in the Boz are worling with him and say he is Tabernacle – and he still sings like a birdie – Brace yourselves.
legend doesnt need to make a comback he is always with us with his music. We are very lucky that he will grace us with more music.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING MICHAEL IS THE GREATEST PERFORMER AND ENTERTAINER ANY OF US HAVE EVER SEEN. HE`S A MASTERFUL SHOWMAN WHO DISPLAYS AN INCREDIBLE SKILL SECOND TO NONE WITH HIS INCREDIBLE SKILLS. WHEN YOU SEE HIM PERFORM YOU CAN`T TURN AWAY FOR HIS BRILLANCE CAPTIVATES YOU LIKE NO OTHER. HIS SLICK DANCE MOVES TAKE YOU TO A PLACE TO WHICH YOU`VE NEVER BEEN BEFORE,DAZZLING YOU WITH EACH MOVEMENT AND TAKING YOU ON ONE HELL OF A RIDE. LIKE A ROLLERCOASTER UP AND DOWN YOU GO,ROUND AND ROUND,YOUR HEART BEATING LIKE THE SPEED OF LIGHT AS YOU APPROACH THE NEXT LOOP.SHOWMANSHIP HAS BEEN TAMED FOR THE MASTER BEARS WITNESS.LIKE A COMET HIS PERFORMANCES END MUCH TOO SOON FOR YOU ARE NOT YET READY TO LET GO OF AWESOME RIDE. HE DAZZLES YOU,HE MEZMERIZES YOU, LEAVING YOU IN A TRANCE AS YOU WAIT IMPATIENTLY TO ONCE AGAIN GO ON THIS AWESOME RIDE.
ill give credit where credit is due…granted Michael is a good artist…but his past actions may hold him back some on this album. i mean when it comes down to child molestation…nobody really cares how good you can dance and sing. me personally, i cant see myself supporting someone that has been suspected of molesting a child. i think he really needs to be working on himself rather than another album. i wont knock his hustle. he has children…whether their actually his or not…he’s responsible for them, so he has to make a living. im not trying to judge him, just looking at the facts. im not being bias…just going off facts.
Michael Jackson Is a true ”KING” not self proclaimed to all you hate muggers ! And no matter how much you wield your evil tongue against him,the love of God, his family ,friends and millions of fan the world over will be his shield of Armor! And to you michael Jackson rock this freaking world cause nobody else In that music Industry past or present got the true skills of what It Is to be a showman an original true to form Innovative entertainer ! There’s only one and that’s you michael Jackson ! Forget your haters let them wallow In smut …Just please do what you do best music = love and you got so much love out here for you Michael Jackson! God Bless You/peace…
Michael never proclaimed himself King of Pop…that was Elizabeth Taylor who gave him that title and rightly so. It was an is still a well deserved title.
We, as the buying public, should hold these people like Bill Lamb accountable for the falsehoods they print in the media. According to Mr. Lamb, Michael Jackson’s INVINCIBLE was a “disappointment” at 2 million copies sold? Wrong! Try over 7 MILLION worldwide. And as far as him being the “SELF-DESCRIBED” King of Pop, we all know that quote came from Elizabeth Taylor. Michael didn’t “describe” or proclaim himself anything but an entertainer. Why do we just accept the fact that these hate mongers can print whatever they like?
Why in the world would anyone buy an album from this pervert?
Podkayne Fries:
Michael Jackson was accused of a perverted crime and was shown to be not guilty in a court of law by an extensive and highly publicised trial. The FACTS of the trial proved Michael Jackson not guilty and if you had read the court transripts and FACTS, instead of relying on the biased and often fictional reports in the media, you’d know that too.
Although he was accused of a crime that does not make him guilty. Before anyone says it, being a celebrity doesn’t mean you can ‘buy’ freedom either. Not guilty. End of story.
Michael is one of the best entertainers that has ever walked on face of this earth. He has issues just like everyone else, but this does not discredit him from being a very great performer. I believe that mankind can be very judgemental and since MJ has been the target by the media for such a long time people began to follow what media machine says. We have to approach him as an individual and know that this guy is a great entertainer. His album will do well because the music industry needs MJ back to set a new trend of music and dance. He will crush all negative criticism with his talent and great marketing skills. God Bless the True Music King
michael is just the black mozart, his art is beyond amazing, no1 can come close to this phenomanal!! even invincible who was the least succeful for him still million times better that crap music nowdays! waiting waiting waiting for you michael!!!
Wacko Jacko is a filthy boy raping plastic pedophile scum. There will be NO comeback, he can’t even get a record label interested. He just spews out false promises of never released music, Katrina single anyone?, 911 single anyone? His career is OVER. The last time he appeared in public at the WMA’s he was booed off stage. LOL. His career is as dead as his complexion.
nobody is saying he is not a good artist. not bashing him at all. he was brought on charges TWICE!! not 1 time but TWICE. i seriously doubt those kids lied. he sat on national television and admitted that he like sleeping with little boys. are you serious?? what grown adult man likes sleeping with a little boy thats not his own or his stepchild or brother? NONE. if you had a son and you allowed him to spend the night at his friends house for a sleepover and your child came home and said to you “Mom or Dad, Bobby’s dad slept with in the bed with me last nite.” what would you think? how would you respond? not kindly thats for sure. granted michael has done wonderful things with music. but as person, he has serious issues that he needs to resolve. those things arent natural by far.
I laugh at the people who make up such blatant lies about MJ – The one about him being booed of WMA is hillarious just watch any Youtube video of the event and you see the crown went crazy and into a frenzy of sreaming and applauding – it would blow you ears out
and as you can see by the results of this POLL you haters and naysayers are way out numbered – People LOVR Michael Jackson and believe in his innocense – THATS a fact – it is TROLLS and haters that make such evil comments – they cant except the truth – Michael is innocent and He Will make a triunphant comeback – YOU CANT STOP LOVE .. it trumps HATE every time – God Bless Michael Jackson and for give your false Judgments against him .. They are just your opinions – NOT the truth
Hm. Interesting. Did you follow the Michael Jackson trial at all? Probably not, because if you did, you would know that the people who sued him have also sued other large corporations (such as JCPenny, etc.) therefore leading most to believe that they were probably just out to get his money. (There’s a concept…). Go listen to Billie Jean and get a clue.
Anyways, I am definately excited for the comeback. He is an AMAZING performer, artist, entertainer, singer, dancer, you name it, Michael has it. With a smile like that, with talent, who can deny Michael his rightful place as King of Pop (which, he was not “self-proclaimed”). I look foward to Michael’s new album and seeing what new and innovative music he has to add to the world. With the state of the music industry right now, Michael Jackson is EXACTLY what we need.
Michael Jackson was not booed off stage. Watch the YouTube videos and you’ll see that the vast majority of the crowd were enthusiastic and went wild when he came out. There was a small number of boos, but that certainly wasn’t the reason he left the stage. Don’t believe the media biased crap, it just makes you look stupid.
Also, Michael Jackson did NOT admit to sleeping with boys. He said he likes to ’share’ his bed with boys, much the same way I share my car with my girlfriend – I don’t have to be in the car at the same time – and he made a very strong point that he would not be in the bed, but on the floor. If you’d actually watched the programme you’d know that. Another person that believes what the biased media tells them. Grow a brain and use it to prevent yourself being made ignorant to the facts.
For those who hate michael:Michael jackson was not being booed in WMA 2006. He did not proclaim himself as KING of POP. It was Elizabeth Taylor who called him as the KING of POP. He did not sleep on the bed with the child. He said he slept on the floor. He gave the bed to the child. you watch his interviews so that you won’t look like stupid who don’t know anything about anything and Completely moron. Any story with michael jackson’s name became the international sensationalism.. Don’t get enslaved by the media. Prejudice is ignorance. Try to read aphrodite jones’ book about michael jackson conspiracy so that you will know everything and the reason why Jones wrote it. I haven’t read that book yet but i’m fully convinced that Jackson is INNOCENT!!!! also try to read court confessions about his case and the history extortion of the accusers. Pls. Haters leave michael alone. He deserves more than what he has now.He is a brilliant song writer, composer and performer. He won’t receive awards if people don’t like his work. Long live MICHAEL JACKSON! mAY GOD CONTINUE TO SHOWER YOU MORE BLESSINGS. PEACE BE WITH YOU!!!!!I Love you! the word loves you!!!
I mean WORLD. i got typographical error. sorry about it.
F*** the Press
Michael Jackson is the Best
this new album will turn out to be the greatest of all time.
michael jackson is the best.why people trying hurt michael he is a normal guy.
michael we want you back al the fans in the world want you back.
f**k you all haters of micheal jackson. He is the best and he rocks our world. Long Live MICHEAL JACKSON.(King of Musik)
michael jackson we want you back.fans around the world want you back.please do that for your fans.you are the king of the music
EXcuse me for my english ,i am french .
INVINCIBLE was not sold only 6 million copies ,paradoxicaly there was a fan-boom after the trial and the sales of INVINCIBLE passed from 7,5 million copies to 12,5 million (the latest figures )copies without any promotion , no other great artist like michael can pretend to sell 12,5 million copies without any promotion it is just another miracle of michael Jackson . Madonna ’s last album is said to be very succesfull , but do you the figures ? she only sold 8 million copies in the world ,but when sells 8 million copies of his/her album , they say it is a succes , but when michael Jackson sells 12 millon of INVINCIBLE they say ,it is a failure just to descredit him , but peolpe in the world /adore michael Jackson whatever you say ,whatever the haters michael Jackson is the most loved / the lovest artist ths world has never got.
I voted ” Yes he is the true king of pop” Because i love Michael with all my heart! i think his album will do great!! I am so excited! gahhh i cant wait! he is so amazing and talented and i just love him! MICHAEL WE WANT YOU BACK!!!! Michael Jackson is the one and only King of Pop!
Love always
Ky
say what you will. im not hating on michael…he’s not natural…point blank. ur choice of music and who you favor as an artist is your business. its amazing how some of you come off so hostile over someone else opinion. he’s michael jackson…not God. this is for opinions…some of you taking it personal. seperate yourselves. and to chris…you should grow a brain…thats still not natural the way he is with those little boys. thats my OPINION…you cant change it.
“im not hating on michael…he’s not natural”
I wonder what do you consider being natural – let me guess: maybe it’s adults who drink, smoke, swear and never dream? Who become old and stiff and glum reaching 50? If he is not natural when I prefer such unnatural man to any other so-called “natural”
I love Michael Jackson very much. and wow onto everybody who’s saying evil things about him, I think they are jelious. I can’t wait for your come back Michael, rock the world, we love. and God bless you
lmao @mishka…another hostile viewer i see. FYI people that drink and smoke and dont dream have made that their personal decision. it doesnt affect anyone but them…on the other hand..what michael has been accused of TWICE was harmful to a child. you do not have to agree with me, thats your personal choice. but never have i once bashed him in anyway. i have said he has contributed alot to music and he’s a good artist but anyone with common sense can see that the man has issues. disagree if you will. it is my choice not to support an suspected child molester. im not just that way with him, im that way period. if im aware of anything thats considered suspect from anybody or any organization i will not support it. i cant help what i do not know. some may say, “well you dont know if he actually did it.” and they may have a point, but as a father, being suspect is enough for me. i do wish him the best on his album. i never wish harm on anybody, but i still think the guy needs help mentally. as ive said before MY OPINION. you have the right to agree or disagree but it doesnt change how i feel.
Yes. Michael Jackson is Michael Jackson FOREVER!!! He is a brilliant artist. Well, in my opinion Michael is just Obsessed of recapturing his childhood. He said in his one of the interviews that there were lots of sadness in his childhood. He never had the chance to do things like other kids do when he was a child that’s why he doesn’t want other kids experience the same thing. It appears not normal to us for a man in his age who loves to play with children.. yes it’s not NORMAL but i think his pass compelled him to be like that. He is an abused CHILD indeed. He spent his entire childhood in studio for rehearsals and recording.I feel pity on him. But i do love Michael Jackson. I never had the chance to see him in one of his concert tours because i was only 16 years old when he came to have concert in 1996. The History tour if i’m not mistaken. I’m not yet allowed to go out! I would rather choose to fail in the exam in school just to see Michael!But my parents did not allow me. Poor me too bad for me. But it’s ok. I might have another chance to see him. He’s still alive i’m not losing hope. I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON.LONG LIVE MICHAEL!!
i cant help what i do not know. some may say, “well you dont know if he actually did it.” and they may have a point, but as a father, being suspect is enough for me.
So then you are saying that if YOU were ever “suspected” of molesting a child that it must be so even if you didn’t do anything wrong?? Don’t say that it couldn’t ever happen to you. If you have any child in your life then it can happen. Ask the many men that it has happend to and they were completely innocent. In a court of law it takes facts, not being suspected that get a person convicted. In Michaels case, the facts got him a not guilty verdict.
to Kristina, maybe more parents should be suspected of ppl. these days for whatever reason…our kids have become targets of pedophiles and perverts. not saying that everyone is but who’s to say who’s not. hard to seperate them these days. a jury acquitted O.J. but ppl still say he’s guilty…so why should it be any different for Michael. as i’ve said before those were my opinions. i stand firm on them. i cannot and will not change them. he is an wonderful artist…that much is true..but as Ivana stated…he had a bad childhood. he cannot get that back. all im saying is that maybe he should seek help to get past those issues. its understandable the way he wants to help children, but there are guidelines and limits when regarding kids and in MY OPINION…he has crossed the line. This chapter is now closed. feel free to “copy and paste” whatever ive said and make reference to it, but it doesnt change my opinion of the man.
I’ve read through all of these comments and what strikes me is the ignorance of people who have not researched information on their own about Michael Jackson. Z is happy to accuse an innoncent man, fully vindicated in a court of law, (by a jury with not a black person on it), just based on the fact that ‘there are perverts out there’. That is true ignorance. May I suggest that you READ A BOOK (The Michael Jackson Conspiracy – Aphrodite Jones). May I suggest that you LISTEN TO MICHAEL’S INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE and may I suggest that you READ THE TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS that are readily available on the internet, and then form an intelligent, informed opinion based on the TRUTH. You folks just don’t seem to realize how brainwashed you really are!
Maybe Ivana has a point . Michael was once a CHILD and an ABUSED CHILD. He never had the chance to practice SOME of his rights as a child. Based on his interview with oprah he spent time in studio for rehearsal. He never had the chance to play with other kids even after school because he must go directly to the studio. Perhaps that’s the reason why he bought neverland ranch and made it open for children and for himself to have fun. It’s a fulfillment for him to see children happy. For “Z” who made an opinion about Michael’s issue. perhaps Michael is experiencing personal crisis of recapturing his childhood.YES, But his behavior is not a reliable indicator of being a pedophile. As what the court transcript says about the psychological test, michael jackson doesn’t fall to the category of being a pedophile. One of the Psychiatrists says there that Michael is just behaving like a 10-year-old child but not a pedophile at all. Aphrodite jones( one of the criminal case analysts during the trial) also said in one of her interviews that Michael is absolutely NOT a pedophile, He is innocent, a victim of sensati0nalism. That’s the reason why she also wrote the book entitled MICHAEL JACKSON CONSPIRACY. 9 out of 12 jurors said It’s all about MONEY. Michael Jackson is a great Pop icon,and the media love to discredit him. Like aphrodite jones, i myself also got MAD and disappointed at first to Michael when i heard about this accusation. Until finally i discovered and convinced myself that he is innocent.
Z, You obviously will lap up anything the media feeds to you without looking at the evidence. I have no interest in changing your opinion. Go ahead and call me biased, stupid, freaky, etc. I will support MJ so long as I have reason to. Instead of spending time looking a moron talking about a man you’ve never met, how about you go support whomever you support and let us fans do our thing. BE GONE.
While I wholeheartedly disagree with Z’s opinion, you all need to leave the guy alone. Alleged child molestation is an extremely polarizing issue that just about everybody has an emotional response to (which is perfectly ok). The trial was a very bleak period is his public life, but that part is over now. It’s time to move on. What you guys are doing, and I mean all of you who are arguing over the did-he-or-didn’t-he crap, is just fueling the negativity. Yes, the whole issue is controversial. But the issue is not what Michael’s about. It shouldn’t define him in the public eye. In fact, the more you guys talk about that and bicker over it, the less time you’re spending focusing on the fact that Michael Jackson is a brilliant artist and a phenomenal talent. For those of you who want Michael to have a successful comeback (which I very much hope and believe he will), you have to promote him as a musician first and foremost! Remember what we’re really talking about here. Will the world welcome Michael back with open arms? I certainly hope so. I know I will.
In regards to Liz’s comment: I agree with you Liz the focus needs to be on Michaels extraordinary accomplishements, unsurpassed by any other musician or artist. For example: he is the only man with 3 start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – one with the Jackson 5, one as a solo artist and one as a choreographer. He’s donated more than 300,000,000 dollars to humanitarian causes around the world. He’s been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. His last 8 albums have all entered the charts at #1. The Guiness Book of World Records has recognized him as the most famous human being on earth. And of course, he has sold more recordings than any other artist, ever. So yes, why don’t we focus on his artistry, his musicianship and his accomplishments. It would do us, and Michael, a world of good.
I’m patiently waiting for Michael’s new burst of amazing musical perfection. All the negative nonsense that rears it’s ugliness time and time again is nothing but a sickness of the minds of those who can’t and won’t ever understand that anything and everything can be explained for truth and destroyed by lies and if the listener has no balance of which to discern then they should not have an opinion open for discussion unless they are willing to have an open mind for reality to creep in.
Enough said.
I Love Michael and that’s the TRUTH!
What do you mean comeback? He never left!!!!!! Finally it’s time for the world to be reminded of what an amazing entertainer and human being Michael really is. Too many people forget all the wonderful achievements Michael has earned, instead focussing on negative issues/lies. He deserves respect and love, just like anyone else in the world strives for. So everyone get ready and “Brace Yourself” for once again being mesmorised by the magic that is Michael Jackson.
I will always love you Michael xx
it is so amazing how ppl react toward you when you dont share their opinions. its also amazing how low some of you will stoop to defend your opinion…name calling? im a moron Helen for not supporting a man suspected of child molestation? ok then so be it. the title of this blog was do you think that Michael Jackson’s comeback has begun. they was asking our opinion. i simply said that I thought it may be kind of hard considering his past actions. i repeat thats MY OPINION. I never once said that he wasnt a good artist. i only said that he had some personal issues. if you do not like it…oh well too bad. the media isnt/didnt make michael look bad…he did that on his own. the media at some point swayed most of you to still liking him, which is fine, thats your business. But telling me to look at the evidence means nothing. O.J. had evidence against him…not guilty verdict. funny how ive mentioned that and nobody has touched it. why is that? maybe because your court of law…trial transcript reading evidence seeking sword of truth would go the same for O.J. you would be forced to say that he’s not guilty as well. then again i could be wrong. maybe because O.J. hadnt done anything as “significant” as Michael in yrs that it really doesnt matter to you. you’re all so blind to the glitter and gold that is michael. by reading all these statements it has become clear to me how a jury could come back with a not guilty verdict. if they were die-hard fans as these ppl are…there’s no way they were going to send their favorite artist to jail. then again maybe im wrong. im a moron remember…for having a different opinion. Happy Holidays ppl.
If people just open their minds and whole heartedly accept what the jury has made regarding Michael Jackson’s case, i think his NEW ALBUM wouldn’t be a failure or wouldn’t get disappointing sales. every one of us can’t deny his talent. He is a brilliant songwriter, composer and performer. He is indeed gifted person when it comes to music. It seems that people around the world know him. He is very popular. I could even exaggerate to the point that even babies who are not born yet know Michael Jackson. But, we have to accept the fact also that NOT all people know what’s really written in the so-called court transcript. Some of us know that it consists of everything related to the case including crossed-examination, and evidences etc.Some of us just depend on their opinion on what the media has shared to them. Honestly, it’s just like only last month that i got the chance to read that court transcript and any other related topics to Michael’s issue. I did that because i was shocked when my 5 years old nephew did the so-called moonwalk and air walk awkwardly in front of me.I asked him how he got to know Michael Jackson. He just answered me that he saw him on a cable TV. when i got back to my house i made some research on what really happened and why the jury has made the decision of Not guilty for Michael’s case. then, that’s it. I feel so sad because after reading and watching everything about Michael it seems to me that Michael is indeed the real victim and he never victimized anyone. But, I’m not trying to persuade anyone here to share the same opinion. I’m just hoping that people would accept Michael as the musician himself separately as a person. But, i do believe that He is a good person and good father to his children. There’s only one thing that i don’t like in him. He just lost a bit direction in his personal life when it comes to vanity. But it’s his choice. i respect it. I think this comment has gone too long already. sorry for that. God Bless to Michael Jackson. Wishing him all the best. I will still give my full support for his upcoming ALBUM.
OJ’s case is much different from Michael’s case. Don’t compare. I don’t wanna have fight with any one else here. i just wanted to say that OJ’s case has nothing to do with Michael’s case.
As shane said , OJ’s case has nothing to do with MJ’s one , in mj’s case there are absolutely NO evidence , absolutely nothing contrary to OJ’s one ,i don’t know why you compare the 2 cases .
Katherine , thank you realy for your message i think the same about him , his talent ,his total innocence but also his vanity .
Everyone who wants to know the truth about this trial plesa read ” Michael Jackson Conspiracy” by Aphrodite Jones even if you are not a MJ fan try to read to know exactly what happened and you will understand why so much people and above all his fans still support him to death , make your own opinion about that please ,thank you .
……..The End
No It just the beginning
You aint seen nothing yet
Michael Jackson is the ONE and ONLY
KING of POP and NEW Era is Upon_Us
Hello Michael, I know that you have been innocent of all charges. You just love being around children just like I do and I understand why. When the adults around you have treated you so bad, have hurt you, have abused you and not helped you, the only resort is to retreat to the kids. Kids are loving and genuine. They won’t hurt you. I’d love to just talk to you so that you can share your story. I am no one special just an ordinary middle school principal that works with black and latino children in a povery stricken area that need people in their lives that care. The adults around me that have been my bosses in the district have let the staff harrass me, abuse me, discriminate and slander my name too and didna’t do anything to help me. But I didn’t leave the school; I stayed because the kids need someone that really cares about them and that had been. I’m educated with a Ph.D but I came from Compton, Calif. There were people in my life as a child that cared for me and I’ve wanted to give back tokids that look just like me because I really love kids just like you do. They make you feel safe and loved when the adults around have treated you bad just like they have treated you.
Even though I suffered a near stroke behind the stress and neglect from the job, I returned for the kids. I love the kids
Be in touch Michael. (562) 260-8622
Linda McDaniel
A long term fan from back in the day.
I’d love to see you backin action. You are phenominal and we need you back.
Michael,
I know that you are still the best pop musician, even 20 years later your music videos are so exciting and well done. Whenever I listen your songs it makes me feel happy and I see that has been done professional work. I hope that your new album is successful because you can break your own records again and again like in the past you did! I always wish you the best!!!
I ‘m not going to leave comment on what the article has been said because others had done enough to compensate the flaw. In regards to others opinion i whole-heartedly respect them all. There’s only one thing i wanted to ask. Why is it the article entitled ” Has a Michael Jackson comeback begun? Well, comeback is for mortals. Michael Jackson is still the Michael Jackson yesterday, today and forever. He doesn’t need to comeback because never stopped. Yeah, he had a career hiatus during the acquittal years.but it doesn’t mean that he left the world of Music industry. His contributions to the world is phenomenal. The countless awards he received proves that his masterpiece is worth to be treasured. In fact,in 1993 he received the living legend awards. Guinness Book of Records says it all. No one can “Beat it” In time, Michael will leave the earth But people “won’t stop loving him”. He “healed the world” through his humanitarian efforts and contributions as being the instrument of nature. For the Media, all i wanna is that “they really don’t care about… truth” they just share to people the “tabloid junkie” They really have the power to persuade people to believe what’s wrong and try to inculcate what’s “Bad”. It would be better if they just “leave Michael alone” Michael deserves more in life. For Michael, my message is, You’ve been hit by the “smooth criminal”,stay away from the “Dangerous” people like janet arvizo and the family But,”You are not alone” i know that God “will always be there” and people,either “black or white” will always still care. God bless!!!!!
Wow!!! Great job michaela justine. Very nice message. this is the cutest way of commenting ever. lol. very nice. how about the other song titles? do it again using other michael jackson songs. GREAT !!!! thanks for the cute message. Let us continue giving support to the great entertainer of the world!!!!!
Well said michaela justine!!!!!! nice. it’s really make sense. good comment.
To clear things up, Michael didn’t describe himself as the “King of Pop”–this was a nick name given to him by Elizabeth Taylor. I get sick of people writing “self described” before the words “King of Pop”.
And to the haters–you can hate all you want to but even you can’t deny the man’s talent and his amazing contributions to music, film, and dance. This is what is funny to me about people who mock Michael Jackson–they’re the same people who will go home and play one of his albums. It’s hilarious! His talent cannot be denied and he is forever unmatched.
Oh yes, and the man is innocent. Doesn’t it kill you?
I side with the others here who have recommended “The Michael Jackson Conspiracy”, by Aphrodite Jones. It is a great book–especially in a time like this where selling books that tell the truth is not very popular. It’s not “sexy” or controversial enough to tell a book that tells the plain and honest truth. Leaving out all bull shit and sensationalism. It sells far more to paint our most beloved and talented superstar as being some sick pedophile. What makes you people think that those who write books aren’t as desperate for money as, say, a hip hop artist who knows that “sex (and drugs and violence) sells”?
Michael is the King! Plain and simple.
I am Solomon. Nine years old… I say
michael Jackson dont stop singing and dancing till you get enough. Because you thrill people with your dance moves and your singing voice. Everybody loves to scream for the Jackson 5 plus your sister Janet. Your music is never BAD its Great..
you will always be a good rocking Robin..
Michael Jackson did not do anything to hurt anyone, especially not children. He is a caring, selfless humanitarian, and he has been misunderstood for his entire life. The public and they media are so ignorant and hating that they won’t even give him the due credit he deserves for being the greatest artist of all time (and no one fully understands that this is not an exaggeration either, he’s sold more records than ANYONE), but rather they hate him and try to hurt him because he wants to help make children’s lives better. That’s really unfiar. When people say “How could anyone think of buying an album from this pervert,” it really hurts me, because I love MJ, and even if not for himself as a person, there are a great many people who love him for his music!!! His music is amazing!!!! I can’t wait for his new record to be released! And I’ll bet any of you evil people that don’t respect him, that this new record will be multi-platinum! So, how can you not respect him? Michael Jackson is a living legend and we should praise and respect him for continuing to bless us with his musical talents!!!! Thank you Michael
I’ve read all the comments above and agree with a lot of all of them.
Personally, I only judge a musician by the music he makes and not his private life. I have always loved Michael’s music and have seen him in concert loads of times, alone and with the Jacksons. I would love to see him again. I am not going to comment on anything else.
i LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HIMMMMMMMMMMMM HESSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOTTTTTTTTTTTT AND HES MY HUSBAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!p.s. HE,s SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think he is a fantastic musician,i love him i think he is such an inspairation for people like myself who have had troubled lifes he is so motovating.
I have read the comments left behind, and the real fact is he is truely the only music entertainer I like listening to!
People can bring up “the past” all they want, and let me say this one time. He was never convicted of anything! There was no evidence to cast a shadow, therefore “Z” and anyone else:
a. No evidence, No conviction
b. You are not to judge
“Judge not least you be judged”!
(The King James Version of the Bible)
(yes, I am prepared for your colorful bashing of my choice of quotes, yet am really not caring. Those people who want to judge someone they don’t really even know, do me a big favor, look in the mirror!!!)
c. Get a clue on the law goober!
If M.J the true “King Of Pop” sees this, go for the Gold, reach for the stars, and I’ll be here listening all the way!
Angela
It is 4:04AM and I just read all 60 statements. I understand people need their opition, but let me ask this; Why do you come on a pro MJ board, and cast your judgements.
I for one believe the true evil is your judgement. So all in all, in my very verbal and sounding opinion; If you don’t like our support of MJ, or our support of his innocense my tip to you is “don’t read it”.
I have quoted this to people on all sorts of topics, and I’m going to do it again! Here we go, “Judge Not Least You Be Judged”. Now if some of you don’t know what that means; the definition is this-If you stop judging others, you therefore will not be judged.
Put your own neck on the “choppppping block”!
I have 3 children, I too am very anti pedafile. “THE ONES CONVICTED”!!
Watch utube, read the book, inform, educate, but dont manipulate the story to fit what you believe it to be.
Angela
Angela, this isnt a pro michael nothing. This is an OPINION COLUMN…for those who want to speak their OPINION. Same sentiment goes to you, if you dont want to see anything negative written about Michael…dont read. But how dare you have the nerve to tell someone that they cant post their opinion of your “lovely michael”. get over it. By the way, its almost April…where’s the album? Where’s a single? It should have been Janet on the cover of Ebony. She’s the one who actually has a song out now. It’s not going to happen. The best they could do was the release of Thriller 25 years later. lol Whatever. lol
With the exceptions of getting into the sexy, somewhat violent, and slightly foul in the 90’s, I think he’s awesome! Just under that of The Beatles!
He may of bought out their records but I sinserly doubt he would never hurt a child. He ain’t God! Yet he is a superstar!
My bad! I sinserly doubt he would Ever heart a child.
Just say NO. lol smh
I love michael jackson he is the soul to my heart and i support him all the way 100% and i will listen to what ever michael does new because i know his work its worth it he is a great amazing person and thats what i like most about him and that he sing with all his heart. mj your still in the top you have alot of fans that support you all the time your still the king of pop…i love you from the bottom of my heart!
i luv mikey with all my heart. he’s like a big brother I’ll never meet. Even though i ll probably never meet him i feel like i already
know him.he’s the greatest entertainer ever. if it is wrong 4 a man 2 luv children and donate money 2 them and let them spend time with you ,if it is wrong 2 be shy on tv and 2 not have an explaination 4 people , if it is wrong 2 share ur bed and let kid u dont know have fun in your home[even though that could have been a mistake], if it is wrong 2 own a place like neverland and jus be kid again , and if it is wrong 4 a man 2 be kind , unique , different , and shy and not hard and tough then this worl has truly gone mad.if that is how it is, me and michael r going 2 a different planet cuz this world doesn’t deserve a man or entertainer like mike.he’s donated over $300,000,000 2 charaties and has helped countless children he has traveled around the globe contributing 2 kids and the world. and wat we do charge him 4 hideous crimes in which hes done nothing wrong and we make false lies about him 4 money even though hes helped us and doesn’t deserve it.we accuse him of things when there r real crimes and real murderers and real perverts running around. since the media want 2 write about him so much write about wat good he’s done 4 the world. not alot of people know about that.and his sugeries sure he looked smokin hot during ‘82 through ‘96 but 2 me there is still something sexc bout em. we dont say anything about boob jobs and liposuction. if mike wants 2 look like that then let him. it is his decision it is his life u can’t judge him 4 it. u have no idea wat was running through his head during this time he was toubled and depressed te least we could do was support him. hes the fuggin greatest GOD OF MUSIK people don’t realize that hes inspired justin timberlake , omarion , beyonce , chris brown , jennifer lopez , ciara , neyo , alicia keys , mariah carey , mary j blige, mario , t pain , rihanna , britney spears , whitney houston , kanye west , wiil i am, fergie , nysnc , lil mama and many more. no one can measure up 2 his greatness haters can hate but ur only makin him a stronger man luv outnumbers hate the world luvs u mj the best person in the world i hope 2 find a man like u one day 2 marry even tho it may be impossible. ure he greatest and dont let no one tell u otherwise. greatest musician 2 live And thats a DAMN fact not opinion.luv u mikey i think i covered all the basics
Michael Jackson has NEVER ONCE referred to himself as the King of Pop. Liz Taylor came up with that nickname. His trial was a bunch of lies. And he’s just the best, period.
Michael is forever the king of pop, and I will be the first person to own Michael’s new CD, I promise this! I love him, and always will.
Michael’s stardom didn’t happen overnight and Rome wasn’t built in a day. He has 40 years of amazing work under his belt. I am in full support of an MJ comeback and I agree with most comments that he was never beat, he really never left, and he is the black(modern) Mozart. Conspirators can eat their hearts out!
To Z
I think Michael jackson is a person who loves children not by his own influence but because of the love God puts in him. I believe when you love children to that level it becomes nearly impossible to harm them or hurt them. I don’t think no body on earth loves children like michael jackson. This guy visits them in hospitals and charity centers. There is no way someone who lectures at university on how children are deprieved of genuine love and the solution for the cure is loving them with out putting pressure on them to accomplish a lot at such a young age. You can read michaels’ oxford university speech and listen heal the world music specially at the biggining of that song on his Dangersous album. He also founded heal the world foundation, and heal the kids foundation. He contributed over 300 million to charity. He dedicated songs to families and children around the world on almost most of his albums. To name such would be “man in the mirror, gone too soon, heal the world, Earth song, little suzie, cry, whatever happens”. Psychologist, doctors and therapists all say michael jackson does not fit child molesters profile. After the verdict of the 2005 trial, the jury said we see no reason to think this man might be responsible of commiting such a crime. However, before the trial most of them admitted that they thought he was guilty. They also mentioned how the boy (the accuser)changed his mind many times and was not consistant, and his mother showing rude behavior to gain the trust of the jury. Most importantly, the molestation supposed to take place after he admitted it is ok to sleep with children. This whole drama was followed by an investigation launched by a famous reporter (Aphrodite Jones), and who is also famous in writing books about crime. After her investigation of a video tape showing the police interviewing the boy. She observed that the police was encouraging the boy to come up with stories, because the boy does not tell the story with out thinking hard. How about the 1993 case where the phone conversation in which the father of the accuser is threatening michael to co operate or he will go to the media. This all to me is a scam. Michael is an easy target period. z pray and God will set you free by showing you the truth.
To Z
please don’t repeat what the media said about what michael said on the documentary. What michael said on the documentary was that it is ok to share your bed with children. When he furtherly explains if you have seen the whole documentary he said ” he lets the children use his bed while he is sleeping on the floor” His bedroom is big and includes the parents of the child as well. It is the media that twists that information and make it look like that michael is sleeping next to a boy.
To Z
what i wanted to say about the martin bashir documentary was that the time michael was filmed saying, “it is ok to sleep with children” is before the molestation suppose to take place. How can someone one say “it is ok to sleep with children it is a pure thing”, and goes right after that commits a molestation after he brought the world’s attention on him? Martin Bashir did not present the complete interview. he only presented it to show only the clips that might be misunderstood by the audience that michael is weared, because negative news sells a lot. As to the conspiracy, it is very important to notice what Michael jacskson’s lawyer said honestly; Michael’s lawyer said, “the FBI never involved in civil cases, but only on federal cases, and this is the first time. There have been so many FBI agents assigned in michael’s case than in any other serial killer cases in american history”. In addition, you have to know that michael jackson dedicated his history album entirely condemning the government, the insurance company, the kkk, the finincially motivated religious leaders and the media. Therefore, these groups have every reason to conspire against him, at least few of them. Inaddition, michael jackson had a song on history album titled D.S, and it is dedicated to Tom Sneddon saying Tom sneddon is a cold man; it also says Tom conspires with kkk and FBI. Tom sneddon the prosecuter attorney has been constantly following michael jackson for about ten years; in the investigation of the 2005 trial, most credible lawyers confirmed that there are steps that are to be followed, yet they were not followed in michael jackson’s case. Furthermore, in any other case, before the case goes to court, the alligations must be investigated and determined if they were believable. However, in michael jackson’s case, a lot of credible lawyers say, the case should not have gone to trial, but it did because apparently Tom sneddon had a vendetta against michael. Before the trial in 2005, Tom sneddon was seen talking to one of the jurors in secret; which is suspicious when asking the question why. Song music record also wanted michael jackson to sell his cataloge of beatles which worth about over a billion dollars in todays value. That also raises questions why sony is the one that introduce the arviso family to michael knowing that they are extortionists, so that they can force micael to sell his cataloge if he is falsely accused and spend his money on his defence lawyers. Inaddition, michael also called sony manager Tommy motola the devil. With all this possible, and specially very obvious attempt made by Tom Sneddon, and michael’s compassionate charactor, i say michael is framed definitely.
To Z
I wanted to clear what i wanted to say about the martin bashir documentary. michael was filmed saying, “it is ok to sleep with children” is before the molestation suppose to take place. How can someone one say “it is ok to sleep with children it is a pure thing”, and goes right after that commits a molestation after he brought the world’s attention on him? Martin Bashir did not present the complete interview. he only presented it to show only the clips that might be misunderstood by the audience that michael is weared, because negative news sells a lot. As to the conspiracy, it is very important to notice what Michael jacskson’s lawyer said honestly; Michael’s lawyer said, “the FBI never involved in civil cases, but only on federal cases, and this is the first time. There have been so many FBI agents assigned in michael’s case than in any other serial killer cases in american history”. In addition, you have to know that michael jackson dedicated his history album entirely condemning the government, the insurance company, the kkk, the finincially motivated religious leaders and the media. Therefore, these groups have every reason to conspire against him, at least few of them. Inaddition, michael jackson had a song on history album titled D.S, and it is dedicated to Tom Sneddon saying Tom sneddon is a cold man; it also says Tom conspires with kkk and FBI. Tom sneddon the prosecuter attorney has been constantly following michael jackson for about ten years; in the investigation of the 2005 trial, most credible lawyers confirmed that there are steps that are to be followed, yet they were not followed in michael jackson’s case. Furthermore, in any other case, before the case goes to court, the alligations must be investigated and determined if they were believable. However, in michael jackson’s case, a lot of credible lawyers say, the case should not have gone to trial, but it did because apparently Tom sneddon had a vendetta against michael. Before the trial in 2005, Tom sneddon was seen talking to one of the jurors in secret; which is suspicious when asking the question why. Song music record also wanted michael jackson to sell his cataloge of beatles which worth about over a billion dollars in todays value. That also raises questions why sony is the one that introduce the arviso family to michael knowing that they are extortionists, so that they can force micael to sell his cataloge if he is falsely accused and spend his money on his defence lawyers. Inaddition, michael also called sony manager Tommy motola the devil. With all this possible, and specially very obvious attempt made by Tom Sneddon, and michael’s compassionate charactor, i say michael is framed definitely.
As to addressing the topic on his comeback, people who think michael is innocent will support michael; people who think he might be guilty and also think he is more likely innocent than guilty will support michael. However, people who strongly convinced on the alligation in my opinion will withdraw, but they might be convinced in the future if they start searching for the facts. Their is one thing I also want to say is that those who hated him because of his looks, or because he was born black and surpassed Elvis, the beatles and Frank sinatra or those who don’t support the message of love which is contradictory to corruption and profit based labour market that dishonors humanity will find this alligation as a good excuse to discredit michael and defend what they are doing. Please all fans of michael jackson, pray so that God can reveal the truth to the world in a miraclous way so that the world would be open to the message of love michael has.
For sure! I think the fans of course are. We love you Michael! Truly the greatest entertainer most have seen. Michael will always hold a special place in my heart, always.
Let the media say whatever the crap they want but none can deny the fact he is the greatest artist the world has ever known!
He is the True King of Music! Long Live MICHAEL JACKSON!
I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSONN SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!!!! I WOULD MARRY HIM
!! HE IS A REALLY GOOD DANCER ANHD A REALLY GOOD SINGER,, AND A REALLY NICE MAN 
I F*CKING HATE PEOPLE WHO ARE NASTY ABOUT MICHAELS APPEARANCE AND MAKE UP RUMOURS ABOUT HIM!!
LOVE YOU MICHAEL, LOTS AND LOTS LIKE JELLY TOTS!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
really I do not know whhat I have to say iI feel there is nothing compare to him or his music i really love him aaaaaand find him like child in his annocence. I think you have to watch him more and listen to his music to realize i like to do every day and I wonder why I do not get bored I want im to come back and iI think he can
I love MICHAEL JACKSON SSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO TOTALLY LOADS! If michael jackson came back (not that he ever went away but…) it ould give me a chance to see him and he hasnt done any tours anywhere near me in my lifetime, so that would seriouly make me so happy I would probably combust with the excitement! So, yes i do think that he should come back but only if he is up to it because I wouldnt want him to overwork and ruin his skills for life, and that would be the end of everything worthwhile! p.s. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ive been a michael jackson fan since i was 5 am 20 now, and i read everything about him, i even read the tabliods, and the amount of bull shit the tabliods cum out wiv just makes me laugh, i mean i was readin sumthin the other day, and it said wacko jacko is shoppin in a girls lingere store, but in fact he was walkin past the dam shop! they snapped him walkin past!. its things like this that alot of people end up believing, becuz they dont take there time to find the truth, were as his fans do, i garantee that every single thing the tabloids print of michael jackson is fake and that there is truth behind it, ÌF U LOOK. anyway michael is a legend and will always be. i just hate people who are so narrow minded and believe everything they read. but i also wish that michael defend himself more, be a rebel mike, take no shit, why do u think the tabliods dont say shit about are rappers? cuz they knw the will retaliet! … luv u man. x
Michael no matter how u look,the color of your skin i will never stop loving u bacause u are the greatest of all. i was in africa and long to see you and my days of praying for america came true now that i am here i have not seen you but i can go on the internet and see you anytime i want to.your music brings joy to my soul i hope you’ll come back. i cry when i see you perform on TV.Michael i love you sooooooooooooooooooooo very very very much plase come back
I’m waiting for you Michael Sexy Jackson!
can all you people who make accusations and rude hatin remarks about michael quit right now he is not wierd or a freak or guilty he is
innocent i dont care what others say about him it does ent matter if he’s black or white
he will always be true and he is not a child molester he had a bad child hood you dont under stand it. all you michael jackson fans rock peace!good for you supporting and defending michael
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL FORVER KEEP DOIN WAT UR DOIN YOU ROCK MY WORLD
Why do Michael Jackson fans bring Elvis into this conversation.
Elvis has sold well over a billion records, at least twice that of Jackson, sang a range of songs unsurpased by any other popular singer. Was acclaimed the King by popular consent of his fellow singers. Was the most influential of all artist.
You can argue about Michael , with Madona, Maria Cary etc, but not with Elvis.
To quote – The Dean of Rock Music Writers
“Even in his laziest moments, Presley was a master of intonation and phrasing, delivering his rich baritone with a disarming naturalness. And when he caught a spark from his great T.C.B. Band, Presley could still out-sing anyone in American pop. You can hear it here on inspired versions of Muddy Waters’ “Got My Mojo Working” (1971), Wayne Carson’s “Always on My Mind”(1972), Chuck Berry’s “Promised Land” (1975), McCartney’s “Lady Madonna” (1970), Percy Mayfield’s “Stranger in My Own Hometown”(1969), Dennis Linde’s “Burning Love” (1972) and Joe South’s “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” (1970).
Geoffrey Himes, reviewing the “Essential 70’s masters” box-set,
jimmy, it was elizabeth taylor
Well, “THIS IS IT” Michael jackson has sold out tickets for his 50 concerts in London at the 02 arena..that will start in July. Michael Jackson is still well-loved by the lots of people. Thanks God!
And to think, it took him 2 years to do it lmao
Still no “comeback” … what happened? I’ve been waiting …. What happened to the concert in London?…. Where is Micheal?
Michael Jackson – has returned – he is in heaven as a child – playing, laughing climbing trees, where there is no sickness, accusation, or media. He dances for God – and God replies – “He is Bad, you know it”
Well I was gonna read your article…but there is a blunt mistake in your FIRST SENTENCE…Michael Jackson did NOT self proclaim himself the King Of Pop…Liz Taylor did…Ass
I don’t know why journalists continue to write lies about Michael’s title of King of Pop and his record sales. Michael did not self-describe himself as the King of Pop! Surely, anyone who calls himself half of a journalist would know this already. Also, just stop the lies about Invincible being a disappointment. That album is fantastic! Please correct this piece of crap and report the truth!!!!