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Remembering Michael...

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing. Although he is no longer with us physically, we must remember that his spirit are very much alive in his message and his art.

Live MJ's message.

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The Estate Remembers Michael

"As the 25th anniversary of the release of his multi-platinum album, BAD, approaches, we continue to be reminded of Michael's impact on the world as he not only entertained with his remarkable artistic accomplishments but strove to use the extraordinary gifts and talents he was blessed with to deliver messages of hope, love and peace. We are better people for having had him in our lives and will always miss his unique spirit, friendship, humor and the boundless kindness that touched so many. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his children as we fondly remember Michael on this day."

- The Estate of Michael Jackson

A Daughter Pays Tribute to her Father

RIP Michael Jackson .. Dad you will forever be in my heart <3 i love you 

- Paris Jacksoη

Spike Lee Remembers Michael 

On This Day,June 25,In The Year Of Our Lord 2009 Michael Jackson Left Us In His Physical State.May The Almighty Continue To Bless Him.SHAMON 

- Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) 

Other tributes:

His smile lit up the world, his laughter reminded us of our innocence, his music inspired us to believe we cd be better - K Ortega #RIPMJ

- Kenny Ortega

Each rose represents the heart of a loving fan. We love you most...always most. RIP Michael Jackson #OneRose4MJJOver #10000Roses4MJJ...its all for L.O.V.E...RIP Michael Jackson!

-One Rose For Michael J. Jackson (@OneRose4MJJ)

in 83 he amazed us w/ the Moonwalk. but those in the know remember in 73 when his Robot KILLED us http://t.co/RcGbDKj1 RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

-Questlove (@Questlove)

Much ado is made about the words “icon” and “legend” – both of which are used these days with careless “flimsy”. Yet, one needn’t rely on the propaganda of PR spin to know what those words represent. For, put simply, Michael Jackson is the blueprint.
Longtime readers will know that it was Michael’s musicality, vision, and precision that birthed my love for music; and ultimately my desire to share that with the masses via the creation of That Grape Juice five years ago. As such, like millions the world over, MJ occupies a special place in my life personally.

-ThatGrapeJuice (@thatgrapejuice)

Join fans worldwide in paying tribute to the greatest artist that ever lived.

Oprah vs Michael Jackson...It's All About Ratings

Dear Oprah,

Horatio Nelson once said, “Desperate affairs require desperate measures.”  Judging by the recurring headlines detailing OWN Network’s dismal performance after a year and a half on the air, you must be looking for those “desperate measures”.

We can’t help but notice the irony of the current situation: the man you spent the better part of the last decade, bashing and stopping short of labeling a child molester, is the very man’s name and progeny, you are now using to salvage your sinking network. No doubt, at the top of OWN TV’s Rescue List would be a repeat of HIStory?

Remember in 1993, your Oprah show experienced record ratings, over 100 millions viewers tuned in, to watch you interview the world's biggest superstar, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. While you were a somewhat hot commodity in the United States then, Michael Jackson introduced you to an international audience.

When a few years later, Mr. Jackson had sex abuse allegations leveled against him, we all watched in dismay you turned on him, appointed yourself judge and jury, deciding even before evidence was presented in court, that he MUST be guilty of the charges.  After a jury of his peers rejected those accusations and returned a NOT GUILTY verdict on ALL counts, you continued to openly question his innocence with snide remarks, and demonized him to your audience and guests. You have made it very clear, whether by airing “Is Michael Jackson Guilty?” show during jury deliberations or molestation shows before or after interviewing members of Mr. Jackson’s family, that Lady O’s opinion is more important than those 12 jurors who sat through the grueling trial.

Randy Jackson, younger brother of Mr. Jackson confirmed in a 2010 interview, that Mr. Jackson was well aware of your smear campaign and your dubious attitude towards him. Though he never made his feelings about you public, his brother reiterated, “She [Oprah] is the last person on earth he [Michael Jackson] would want around his children." Having crowned yourself a “child defender”, we find it distasteful, disgraceful and hypocritical, that you are now using grieving children, whose father you tried to sway a jury to send  behind bars, when it suits you. Few in the media have called out your shameful exploitation and hypocrisy, but we applaud the few who did. 

Those Who Remember




Click on the capture below to read Randy Jackson's tweets about Oprah's exploiting his brother, niece & nephews after June 2009

The Legend Continues...

Last Christmas Eve, we shared  with you,  the wonderful news that Gardner Elementary School officials were hard at work setting up the new music room in memory of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Well, today, the LA Times is reporting that the project is nearing completion and the "Michael Jackson Music Education Lab" will have an open house, next Monday.

The Hollywood elementary school that saw Michael Jackson through sixth grade will host an open house for its Michael Jackson Music Education Lab on Monday morning. It's the second building the campus has dedicated to the singer; silver letters in front of the school auditorium already read "The Michael Jackson Auditorium." 

Gardner Street Elementary School plans to showcase the lab and new music curriculum during a small reception at 11:00 a.m.

Source: KPCC

The launch of the newly named lab will also feature the new MusIQ program, incorporating Adventus Software for the students of Gardner Street Elementary. The enhanced program will teach students fundamentals of music education, such as elements focusing on composition, arrangement and the ability to read music.

"This is only the second school in California to have this program; it's the first one in the LA Unified District," said Lesley Holmes, the founder and chairwoman for the Friends of Gardnerville, the non-profit organization that supports the elementary school and children by creating funding opportunities for educational programs.

The lab will have pictures of Jackson and a signed chalkboard.
"This was a room that Michael Jackson used when he attended the school in the sixth grade. His presence was made in musical contributions," said Holmes.

Source: NBC Los Angeles

We want to thank all the fans who answered our call and donated to the school.  Also, many thanks to the New York fans who brought it to our attention.

The lab was built with donations from various sponsors and The Friends of Gardnerville hope to fully fund the program on their own next year, said Holmes.

Source: NBC Los Angeles

And last but not least, a HUGE thank you to the Gardner School officials and the The Friends of Gardnerville organization for their hard word.

If you wish to personally send a thank you note to the Gardner School officials or The Friends of Gardnerville for

honouring Michael, you can find their contact information on the school page: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Gardner_EL/Site/Welcome.html


or The Friends of Gardnerville blog: http://www.friendsofgardnerville.blogspot.com/