Britney Spears has joined other musicians paying tribute to Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon on June 25, its in all the papers as of today, the internet is groaning with the headlines and this is a shock headline on a sad day with a serious loss to the music industry and the world at large. Below: Britney Spears and Michael Jackson at MTV Music Awards held at Radio City Hall in New York. 2002 Photo: Getty
Soon after the Farah Fawcett death announcement, Michael Jackson also passed away, this is a female celebrity website but an icon like this dying at 50 cannot go unnoticed on this site. As a mark of respect we have suspended all female celebrity news on this site and all our other sites. No Wimbledon News. No Glastonbury News basically NO NEWS. Normal posts will return on Saturday, predictably many!
Photo below: Michael Jackson performs with Britney Spears during the Michael Jackson ‘30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years’ concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. Photo: Getty
We have taken a female celeb angle on this to see how the female stars have reacted, they have all come out in shock paying tribute to the death of one of the greatest all time entertainers.
A statement from Britney Spears
“I was so excited to see his show in London,” the singer said in a statement. “We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I’m devastated he’s gone!”
A statement from Katy Perry on her Twitter page simply “Oh My God”
A statement from Madonna “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! information courtesy People.com
A statement from Beyonce:
“This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day,” and also stated “The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the King of Pop!
A statement from Lisa Marie Presley:
“I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible.
“I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.” courtesy BBC website
A statement from Sheryl Crowe who worked with Michael Jackson in the Eighties.
“His was a rare talent that we witness once in a lifetime,” she said. “One who makes such an indelible mark that for generations singers and dancers attribute him as inspiration. I had the great privilege of watching him every night doing what he did best—entertain. I am grateful to have known him for the 2 years I worked for him and will mourn his loss with his many millions of fans across the world.”
UK Channels will be broadcastinbg tributes on Channel 5 at 7pm and Sky 1 at 8pm will be airing Michael Jackson tributes tonight. Multiple US networks have also aknowledged they will be changing busy Friday schedules and airing tributes.
The Glastonbury Festival currently in full swing will be holding a Tribute to Michael Jackson and rescheduling performances..
Other tributes will be held across the globe.
Michael Jackson came from a performing and musical family and started his career at age 11. The album “Thriller” for which he is renowned for was the Biggest Selling Album of all Time , and is one of the few artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Twice. He has provided musical inspiration to many of the modern day stars that aknowledge the sheer musical talent that he had and this is a a huge loss to all concerned!
The timing of his death is particularly sad as he was due to perform a 50 date sell out tour in the UK the tour being called “This is it”.
News headlines a small selection of thousands currently circulating with more appearing as we speak!
CNET News - Justin Yu - 15 minutes ago
In a very special, and very serious, episode of The 404, we sit down and reflect on the many ways Michael Jackson changed the world. …
E! Online - Josh Grossberg - 15 minutes ago
The autopsy on Michael Jackson has begun, but whether or not they find something conclusive to determine the cause of death is anybody’s guess. …
National Post - 28 minutes ago
Billboard released a host of lists to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Jackson stands fourth in the list of Number 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with 13, …
Telegraph.co.uk - Emma Barnett - 29 minutes ago
Michael Jackson could be propelled back into the Top 10 of the UK singles chart this weekend if fans continue to download his solo songs via iTunes. …
AFP - 30 minutes ago
HOLLYWOOD (AFP) — Fans of Michael Jackson reacted to the pop icon’s death in contrasting fashion Friday, with some holding somber vigils as others partied …
ABC News - Mae Heussner - 56 minutes ago
Nakia Reynoso will never forget the moment he saw Michael Jackson do the moonwalk for the first time — it convinced him that he too was …
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