R.I.P. Michael Jackson - Page 50

MrsSpringsteen · 10-28-2009, 05:37 PM

Has anyone seen This Is It yet? I saw it today and I thought it was good. It really gave a glimpse of how much of a perfectionist he was when he was performing. Made me regret even more that I never got to see him live.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 10-28-2009, 06:57 PM

i'm seeing it on sunday.

one4u2 · 10-28-2009, 07:10 PM

I plan on seeing it sometime in the next few days

U2isthebest · 10-28-2009, 09:54 PM

I think I'm just going to wait for the DVD. I have a feeling I'll be crying my eyes out, and I'd rather not do that in a theater. I've seen a lot of clips, and he was brilliant even in rehearsal.

WildHoneyAlways · 10-28-2009, 11:00 PM

I love how the dancers were total fanboys.

U2isthebest · 10-28-2009, 11:18 PM

^That's adorable. I can just imagine being one of the dancers or musicians or anyone working on this tour who's idolized MJ and then had the opportunity to work with him. Not only was he a musical genius, he was simply a genuinely kind, good person. I never thought I could miss someone I didn't even know so much.

jesseu2 · 11-04-2009, 03:59 PM

I saw it last Thursday in early afternoon (best time to go see it during the week because the theater was practically empty) and was blown away at what the show could have been if it happened. MJ was the performer at his best. I also never got to see him live and feel bummed about it to this day.

unico · 11-06-2009, 04:31 AM

I saw it this past weekend, too. Wow, that was going to be an epic show. It was really something, and I found it to be inspirational.

The reality of his death did not hit me until, during one practice, I noticed tape around his fingers. I wonder if they were for medical reasons? I know docs/nurses tend to prick fingers on the sides of the tip, not the very tip, because of the nerves. The bandages definitely didn't cover the very tips of the fingers. He was also very skinny, and looked fragile to me. I couldn't fathom doing 50 shows at his condition.

Poor guy. I too, wish I could've seen him live. It was really going to be an incredible show.

U2isthebest · 11-06-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by unico

I saw it this past weekend, too. Wow, that was going to be an epic show. It was really something, and I found it to be inspirational.

The reality of his death did not hit me until, during one practice, I noticed tape around his fingers. I wonder if they were for medical reasons? I know docs/nurses tend to prick fingers on the sides of the tip, not the very tip, because of the nerves. The bandages definitely didn't cover the very tips of the fingers. He was also very skinny, and looked fragile to me. I couldn't fathom doing 50 shows at his condition.

Poor guy. I too, wish I could've seen him live. It was really going to be an incredible show.

That's so amazing to hear. I'm glad you liked it!

One thing though, if you look back at old performances you'll see Michael often wore tape around his fingers when he was performing. His explanation was that when he threw his hands or arms out at certain points, he wanted the audience to be drawn to them and the tape would ensure that they were looking at them. It was the same reason he wore white socks and those shorter black pants, so peoples' eyes would be drawn to his feet. Some have also speculated that he wore the tape on his fingers because of nail discoloration due to his lupus, but he never confirmed that, so who knows.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 11-06-2009, 04:43 AM

yeah, i also noticed how skinny he looked. i'm not sure he would've been able to do 50 shows either. it's amazing to think how awesome the footage was given this was all rehearsal stuff. he was holding himself back with his dancing and singing and he was still amazing. strangely enough, one of the songs i got the biggest kick out of hearing was shake your body (down to the ground). and of course thriller was amazing. what a show this would've been.

AnnRKeyintheUSA · 11-07-2009, 05:48 PM

Jermaine didn't break away from Motown due to his wife being the daughter of Barry Gordy, not because of Joe. In fact Joe resented the boys looking at Barry as more of a father figure than they did him.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 11-07-2009, 05:53 PM

the same thing was just said on the last page.

one4u2 · 11-07-2009, 07:37 PM

NEW YORK – A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST.

"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael's drug-induced death in June.

There will be six episodes, the network said.

"This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty," said A&E and Bio Channel vice president Robert Sharenow.

It remained unclear whether Michael Jackson or his children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II (known as Blanket), will be seen in the shows.

The cable network had originally announced "The Jacksons" as a documentary special in May, before the star's death. In August, "Entertainment Tonight" aired what A&E said was leaked footage from the special.

The 50-year-old King of Pop died June 25, weeks before he was scheduled to begin a string of comeback shows in London.

joyfulgirl · 11-09-2009, 02:01 PM

I saw This is It over the weekend and...wow. It was going to be an amazing show. I was teary-eyed all the way through it. The dancers were unbelievably hot and amazing. I didn't think MJ seemed "emaciated" as everyone has described - he just seemed tall and lean like always to me - but it was hard to tell with the various shirts and jackets which were all loose-fitting. As far as how he "seemed"...who can say. I don't know what "normal" was for him but he certainly seemed to know what he wanted and what he was doing.

U2isthebest · 11-12-2009, 11:01 AM

I was reading something online earlier saying that the musical director of the tour named Michael Bearden was on George Lopez's talk show last night (I had no idea one existed

), and he said that they hadn't yet rehearsed "Dirty Diana". But the plan was for the girl playing 'Diana' to follow Michael around for the song and then towards the end there would be a bed on stage. Bearden asked Michael what the bed was for, and he goes, "I'm going to in bed with her at the end." Bearden then asked what Michael was going to do about Orianthi (the lead guitarist) whose guitar solo came around the same time. Apparently, Michael responded "She can be in bed too. I can handle them both." And that is why Michael Jackson will always be a pimp.

I'm so sad "Dirty Diana" hadn't been rehearsed before Michael passed. That's always been one of my favorites.

10-28-2009, 07:10 PM	#3
one4u2 LeBon Bon Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bono's Sleeves Posts: 11,962 Local Time: 07:21 PM	I plan on seeing it sometime in the next few days __________________ Yeah That's A Redo! Bono 10/05/05

11-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#7
jesseu2 Let me in the sound, sound Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,876 Local Time: 04:21 PM	I saw it last Thursday in early afternoon (best time to go see it during the week because the theater was practically empty) and was blown away at what the show could have been if it happened. MJ was the performer at his best. I also never got to see him live and feel bummed about it to this day. __________________ After 10/25/09, I Can't Stand Rail Skanks

11-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#13
one4u2 LeBon Bon Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bono's Sleeves Posts: 11,962 Local Time: 07:21 PM	NEW YORK – A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael's drug-induced death in June. There will be six episodes, the network said. "This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty," said A&E and Bio Channel vice president Robert Sharenow. It remained unclear whether Michael Jackson or his children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II (known as Blanket), will be seen in the shows. The cable network had originally announced "The Jacksons" as a documentary special in May, before the star's death. In August, "Entertainment Tonight" aired what A&E said was leaked footage from the special. The 50-year-old King of Pop died June 25, weeks before he was scheduled to begin a string of comeback shows in London. __________________ Yeah That's A Redo! Bono 10/05/05

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10-28-2009, 05:37 PM	#1
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: waiting for something beautiful Posts: 19,812 Local Time: 07:21 PM	Has anyone seen This Is It yet? I saw it today and I thought it was good. It really gave a glimpse of how much of a perfectionist he was when he was performing. Made me regret even more that I never got to see him live.

10-28-2009, 09:54 PM	#4
U2isthebest ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vision over visibility.... Posts: 11,762 Local Time: 07:21 PM	I think I'm just going to wait for the DVD. I have a feeling I'll be crying my eyes out, and I'd rather not do that in a theater. I've seen a lot of clips, and he was brilliant even in rehearsal.

10-28-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
U2isthebest ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vision over visibility.... Posts: 11,762 Local Time: 07:21 PM	^That's adorable. I can just imagine being one of the dancers or musicians or anyone working on this tour who's idolized MJ and then had the opportunity to work with him. Not only was he a musical genius, he was simply a genuinely kind, good person. I never thought I could miss someone I didn't even know so much.

11-06-2009, 04:31 AM	#8
unico Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rage Ave. Posts: 17,692 Local Time: 07:21 PM	I saw it this past weekend, too. Wow, that was going to be an epic show. It was really something, and I found it to be inspirational. The reality of his death did not hit me until, during one practice, I noticed tape around his fingers. I wonder if they were for medical reasons? I know docs/nurses tend to prick fingers on the sides of the tip, not the very tip, because of the nerves. The bandages definitely didn't cover the very tips of the fingers. He was also very skinny, and looked fragile to me. I couldn't fathom doing 50 shows at his condition. Poor guy. I too, wish I could've seen him live. It was really going to be an incredible show.

11-07-2009, 05:48 PM	#11
AnnRKeyintheUSA War Child Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: not coming down Posts: 563 Local Time: 07:21 PM	Jermaine didn't break away from Motown due to his wife being the daughter of Barry Gordy, not because of Joe. In fact Joe resented the boys looking at Barry as more of a father figure than they did him.

11-09-2009, 02:01 PM	#14
joyfulgirl This one's optimistic Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the desert Posts: 12,396 Local Time: 05:21 PM	I saw This is It over the weekend and...wow. It was going to be an amazing show. I was teary-eyed all the way through it. The dancers were unbelievably hot and amazing. I didn't think MJ seemed "emaciated" as everyone has described - he just seemed tall and lean like always to me - but it was hard to tell with the various shirts and jackets which were all loose-fitting. As far as how he "seemed"...who can say. I don't know what "normal" was for him but he certainly seemed to know what he wanted and what he was doing.

11-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#15
U2isthebest ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vision over visibility.... Posts: 11,762 Local Time: 07:21 PM	I was reading something online earlier saying that the musical director of the tour named Michael Bearden was on George Lopez's talk show last night (I had no idea one existed ), and he said that they hadn't yet rehearsed "Dirty Diana". But the plan was for the girl playing 'Diana' to follow Michael around for the song and then towards the end there would be a bed on stage. Bearden asked Michael what the bed was for, and he goes, "I'm going to in bed with her at the end." Bearden then asked what Michael was going to do about Orianthi (the lead guitarist) whose guitar solo came around the same time. Apparently, Michael responded "She can be in bed too. I can handle them both." And that is why Michael Jackson will always be a pimp. I'm so sad "Dirty Diana" hadn't been rehearsed before Michael passed. That's always been one of my favorites.