The news is that all three children of Michael Jackson will be at the Grammys on January 31, 2010 and will give some kind of speech as part of Grammys’ tribute for the King of Pop. People behind the Grammys must be starving for talent now that Michael Jackson is dead.
Michael Jackson has three children. His firstborn son Prince Michael Jackson was born in 1997, his only daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson was born in 1998 and his youngest child Prince Michael II Jackson (aka Blanket) was born as recently as in 2002. They all are expected to be at the Grammys along with some other members of the Jackson’s family. 2010 Grammys will take place in the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Speeches at mega events like the Grammys or Oscars are major snoozers so it’s normal the organizers are looking for something that will spark the interest of general public. They can’t replicate Kanye West and his failed, pre-arranged bust of Taylor Swift cause that’s already been used, so how about bringing Michael Jackson’s children? That should work right? Children of deceased mega stars should boost views and ratings and that’s what they desperately need at the Grammys. Put kids in the spotlight and have them say some heart breaking words and possibly shed a tear and your views will instantly sky rocket.
It’s also likely that The Jackson family agreed with it and supported it in exchange for some mad cash. Since Michael is no longer with us (or is he?), might as well abuse his children to milk some money at his death. Joe Jackson, the father of Michael especially seems to be the one who would not hesitate to sell anything out for money and publicity. Joe Jackson is also said to have been invited to attend the 2010 Grammys. Leave the kids alone.
Michael Jackson’s children photo by Reuters
While arrangments for Michael Jackson’s funeral are underway, The Insider has published what is believed to be the last picture of Michael Jackson alive, or the first picture of Michael Jackson dead. He was not proclaimed officially dead till few minutes later, but it is fair to assume that this is the first picture of Michael Jackson dead. Is it in bad taste? Most likely, but The Insider have the right to report on the news even if they are rather distasteful.
Let’s face, the people have sick fascination with death. If it wasn’t so, publishers of pictures with people dead or dying would not post them. But the curiosity is at a max, everyone wants to see the picture of Michael Jackson dead so it was only a question of time before the first one surfaces. Search engines have been getting killed with requests for pictures of Michael Jackson dead, so before someone jumps to conclusions and starts blaming publishers of the image, think about all the people who want to see it. If there was no demand for pictures of Michael Jackson dead, no one would rush with posting it. It’s the sick reality of the world today. People want to see death up close. People are to blame. Publishers only follow demand. The demand in this case is clear – The Picture of Michael Jackson Dead! People sicken me too, BTW. The video of an ambulance leaving Michael Jackson’s home after the 911 call is below if you haven’t seen it yet on the TV news.
Even though I’m not a Michael Jackson fan and never have been, I recognize his contributions to the music industry and humanity as general. His music did not speak to me, but it spoke and still does to millions upon millions. His death was a shock. It came out of the blue, without warning and without signs. May the King of Pop rest in peace (BTW, what we refer to as “pop” here in Canada is what our American friends refer to as “soda” but that’s not the point. We’re talking about a different type of pop). Above is the video of my favorite Michael Jackson song. Give In To Me was recorded with Slash, legendary Guns’n'Roses guitarist on guitar. RIP, Michael Jackson.
