stay strong

Poor Janet.

She shouldn’t have been up there in my opinion…

It was too soon and you could tell it took damn near all of her strength to get up on stage and do that…

I wouldn’t of been surprised if she had of collapsed under the weight of the stress and grief…

Not a good look on your part B.E.T (Buffonery Entertainment Television) if you requested that she do that…

Janet I’ll pray for you – May God Bless you and help you get through this trying time…

I was so happy to see her there … unlike that phony Joe Jackson.

My prayers go out to them!

Clarification: That should read she “loves” her brother — That will never stop.

I cried when Janet walked up there and she looked great too.

She made me cry, and they had that pic up there of her and her brother as well it just finished me

Janet was the only one who saved that horrible show last night. and she looked absolutely stunning. she’s a very strong woman for doing that.

I FELT SO BAD FOR HER YOU CAN REALLY SEE SHE WAS GOIN THROUGH IT…. RIP MIKE JACKSON… GOD BLESS THE JACKSON FAMILY

It’s sad to be famous sometimes. This family is in mourning and it’s so soon but they have to make public appearances. Be strong Janet.

i’m glad Janet showed up. she put alot of Mike’s fans at ease by appearing. and she never looked more beautiful.

She made me cry. I love Janet and all I could feel was her pain. I am not into all the speculation of MJ’s death, I want to acknowledge him as God’s child because that is what he was first. His family lost their son, brother, father, uncle, people need to remember that first not all that hype and craziness the media is presenting. Diddy actually said it best last night at the pre-show, I am mad I am quoting Diddy, but lets remember him for the Legend he was and what he gave us which is great unforgettable legendary music.

That was sad as hell.

You know what’s REALLY sad???

I just read from the Associated Press that Jordan Chandler admitted his FATHER told him to concoct the 1993 molestation charges.

His father is a complete disgrace, to tarnish the image of someone who gave so much.

Oh wait…there’s MORE! AND Debbie Rowe claimed she was artificially inseminated by an anonymous donor. This is a tragedy.

I’m still very bothered by last night’s tribute. Just minutes before Janet appeared, she and everyone else were subjected to a parade of buffoons. That Cash Money (whatever they’re called) performance was unbelievable — they had to bleep out half of the words, there were young girls gyrating on stage, dollars being thrown, etc. And then they bring out a grief-stricken woman who just lost her brother with whom she shared so much. It was just horrible and so, so insensitive and disrespectful — this is an immeasurable loss, and I feel like it was mocked. Shame on BET.

@re

yeah, i read that too! but isn’t it interesting that the media hasn’t jumped on that and spread it all over the TV like they did with the lies about Mike?

just sayin’….

@SASHA FLOP

It IS interesting! I accidentally stumbled upon this information when I read what a commentor wrote on another blogging website (in regards to an MJ post). So I looked it up, and voila!

I feel SO bad. And it’s too late to take it back now, because there will always be reservations about Michael even if the boy issues a public statement at a press conference.

We will always love the Jacksons!!! R.I.P Michael.

Seeing her speak on behalf of the Jacksons put in perspective that even though to all of us he was a major superstar, he meant so much more to his family.
I pray that they all find the strength in the Lord to get through this.

janet was so strong to do this, she truly loved mike and never looked more stunning….unlike beelzebub….i mean joe jackson! did anybody see the interview he gave cnn where he was actually promoting his new music label among other insensitive things? disgusting

When Janet walked on that stage, tears came to my eyes. I hope she had just arrived and didn’t witness all of the buffoonery ahead of time.

i’m glad Janet showed up. she put alot of Mike’s fans at ease by appearing.
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@B’More

I don’t agree with you, but it is your opinion and I should respect that…

I believe that it’s not about you or us fans all of the time

While we like them for entertaining us, this is a real life tragedy and stressful event that they are going through and they shouldn’t be asked to do anything until they want to and/or are good and ready to do so…

We shouldn’t get what we want ALL of the time and especially considering what just happened and what they are going through I don’t think that she should have been up there because to me it looked like she was about to fall out and collapse…

Everybody is different and everyone goes through grief differently…

“i mean joe jackson! did anybody see the interview he gave cnn where he was actually promoting his new music label among other insensitive things? disgusting”

I wonder if her father’s presence prompted Janet even more to make her remarks, despite the obvious great strain she is under. Don Lemon, who conducted the interview, said himself that Joe Jackson didn’t come across as a “grieving father” during parts of the interview. When asked how the family was doing, he said they were all “fine.” No, they’re not. How could they be?

I actually didn’t expect to see any of the Jacksons there, and I think they need their privacy at this time. It was obviously very taxing on Janet to talk about her brother when the pain is still so fresh. It angers me that the moment was made even harder for her by the buffoonery she had to witness supposedly as a “tribute” to her brother.

Poor Janet you can see the sadness in her eye…god bless her.

@Slide Like A Fresh Pair of Gators

This is no time to joke! The whole family is grieving in their own way! Janet put A LOT of suicidal fans at ease by appearing on TV and giving the statement she did! God bless you Janet and the whole family!

@Paula

“Finally, Ms. Janet, you are a courageous woman to come out on stage in front of millions and still speak to those who truly loved your brother and will miss him tremendously. Unlike dad, you were very poignant, even when you choked back the tears. You are brave and while I had tears in my eyes, I knew you were being strong for your family. Please know that outside of the BET show and the fiasco that came on last night, there will be others who will properly and respectfully pay tribute to Michael in a way that would make him proud. The world is praying for you and your family during this difficult time.”

That was beautifully said. Thank you. You’re right — last night should be BET’s curtain call.

I was suprised to see joe then janet! AND PEOPLE STOP HATING ON THE BET AWARDS IT WAS A GOOD SHOW! WHAT THE HELL YOU WANT THEM TO DO!

this moment really brought tears to my eye. The message was so real. And I agree to us Michael IS an icon but they have lost a family member.

All my prayers go out to mama Jackson and the rest of the family.

That’s right Janet nothing else matters, but family!

@ the_one

WELL SAID! COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER!!!

I also agreed with A Keys last night…I HONESTLY felt that there was a positive spirit @ that award ceremony last night! Even though I was in my own home…there was special feeling…I LOVE MIKE! HE TOUCHED MY LIFE and my heart in ways I don’t think n e other artist ever could!

She is so strong for going to the BET awards and speaking on behalf of her fam!! And she looked fabulous!

@ PAULA

YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ESPECIALLY AGREE WITH THAT LIL WAYNE AND DRAKE PART! I try to stay as positive as possible “if u have nothing nice to say don’t say anything”…BUT that “performance”..w.as UGH! appalling! (sry 4 the spelling!)

@ Paula…good points. Very good.
Dont forget Keri Hilson though…why was she doing to much??? I couldnt tell if she was impersonating Elvis Presley moves or MJ’s…
Soulja BOY??? What in the world…
Where the hell was Mariah Carey, Where the hell was Kanye West’s performance (minus Amber)…Damn BET

Janet Jackson was the best damn thang that could have happened to that show last night.

All of you must realize that the award show had been planned long before it aired. No one knew Michael was going to pass three days prior. To be able to revamp the entire show on a couple days notice made it a WONDERFUL tribute in my opinion! I’m sure Jamie would have been better had the show aired as planned.

I was surprised to see Janet. She spoke well for her family. My prayers go out to the Jackson family. RIP Michael he will truly be missed.

Be strong Janet, i had tears in my eyes when she started talking, its very painful and sad. RIP MICHAEL. You will always remain in our hearts.

Why the hell was Joe Jackson there ? Ugh……..that man irks me. He physically and verbally abused Micheal horribly.

I love you janet ~~ stay strong and RIP MJ ~~ you are and always will be in our hearts~ I appreciated you alive and i love you even more now~~~ God bless the Jackson family~~~

no commet on why Joe was there but good to see him there and what ever he did it made their lives better then living in poverty~ lot of people got whipped as a kid and they are better adults~ notice i said whipped (not beat) theres a difference~~~ RIP MJ~~`

I know that was hard for Janet but she will most likely be the spokes person for the family.

Sometimes in life you just have to pull up the boot straps and do what you have to do.

I LOVE YOU JANET!!!!!

@Paula

No one on this site has ever been so on point as you….YOU GO GIRL!!

“he meant so much more to his family.”

…with the exception of Joe.

Frankie and Neffe show & I hear f a Tiny and Lil Wayne ex wife reality show. WTF they can’t even speak english.

*of

Speaking of the show–

Is Mary Mary saved and sanctified because I couldn’t tell.

Just my opinion………….

WE LOVE YOU JANET

what the hell was up with joe jackson pluggin his new record label after speaking of his son’s death?!!!!!

anyone see that?!

no matter what JJ did on stage at the BET awards… that nucca Joe is sumthin else!

@ Sydney

@ Candid Canuck

Yes, I noticed that too! First, I was listening to Herb Kent on V103 here in Chicago yesterday. He’s a pioneer in the radio industry who’s been around forever. So anyways, who should call in to thank V103 listeners for their support, but good ol’ Joe Jackson. I found it odd someone would call a radio station and talk to someone they barely know to thank them so soon and meanwhile Micheal hasn’t even had a funeral service yet…..seemed a bit much to me. Then, last night when I saw him shining on the BET awards I thought WTH is wrong with him?! Janet was representing the family and is a music artist herself so he DID NOT need to be there. I missed the CNN interview, but I caught it on you tube and heard him pub his record company at the end. He should be ashamed! For all who ever wondered how Michael got like that, now we know.

Janet looked so beautiful through all of her pain and grief. Her presence and her words were very moving. I hope the Jackson family finds comfort in all the love and support that is coming their way from all over the world.

@Paula

FINAL CURTAIN CALL FOR BET…..

You summed it up very, very well. I can only hope that BET reads your comments. They need to know how they disrespected, dissaapointed. and ultimately lost so many of their viewers.

Also, your last paragraph:

Finally, Ms. Janet, you are a courageous woman to come out on stage in front of millions and still speak to those who truly loved your brother and will miss him tremendously. Unlike dad, you were very poignant, even when you choked back the tears. You are brave and while I had tears in my eyes, I knew you were being strong for your family. Please know that outside of the BET show and the fiasco that came on last night, there will be others who will properly and respectfully pay tribute to Michael in a way that would make him proud. The world is praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
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Paula, you said it best!

i agree that the show would have been better off without “Young Money”.

why oh why would the executives think that song “every girl” would be an appropriate performance?

I did enjoy the song Best I Ever had though…

Speaking of the show–

@1trudiva….Is Mary Mary saved and sanctified because I couldn’t tell.

Just my opinion………….
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don’t go there….we all fall short and sin, even Mary Mary….besides, Christ fellowshiped with everyone….

Wow…his fathers reaction on CNN says so much…I wonder if he ever acknowledged his role in his sons unhappiness.

Papa Joe having a news conference and pimping his record label again, on CNN. this man is something else.

I agree 100% she was DEVASTATED!! Some time the public needs to take a step back also & let emotions heal, I understand wanting to see Janet but I would have ALSO understood if she hadn’t shown up.
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@soldiergirl

Thank You…

You obviously can read unlike some others… SMH

And good one with that joke about Beyonce looking like the “Bride of Chucky”…

I am a sister, and I know that I would be devestated if I were in her shoes, may God continue to be with her and her family and give them the strength they need to get through these trying times.

she made me cry,I was suprised to see her,she was strong,Michael was very close to her,GOD will only make her stronger,in dealing with her grief

I need for Joe Jackson to have a heart attack! Not cardiac arrest, A FN heart attack. NOW!!! And it needs to be sudden, make him go away please lord. NOW!!

Janet, honey your family has been corrupted. Abort! Please abort, now. Jump ship like big bro did. I don’t know who Joe is to you, but if I were you, he will be disclaimed. NOW!!! Take the kids, take the debt, take the tour and run, far, far away.NOW!!!!!

Janet, maybe ask Charlie Brown to help you out. Do the tour. Everybody needs to get away.

IMO it was too soon for any of his family to come out to awards shows and red carpets. The tribute was a shame! SMH! His father is a f*cking joke!! I can’t even begin with him….Janet I know is hurting with all of us but she said to us he was an icon…yeah but to many of us he was like family also. RIP

Paula, I couldn’t have said that any better. You took the words out of my mouth verbetum (actually I thought the Baby Boy skit with Taraji and Tyrese was funny, but Ving – he should’ve sat his azz down). You put it perfectly! Bravo, girl.

When Janet stepped out on that stage, I began to cry, and then they put the picture of her and Mike up, I really started weeping. I remember seeing that picture so many times in the past. She looked absolutely beautiful, but you can tell she was so grief stricken. Love you Janet. Hang in there girl!

Now, Entertainment Tonight is airing an interview that Joe Jackson just did with them. SMH!!!!

Joe Jackson…..wtf

Is Mary Mary saved and sanctified because I couldn’t tell.
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Me either, girl, I thought they were doing a straight R&B track until I heard ‘God in Me’. Now I know he without sin should cast the first stone, but still, I know for a fact NO ONE would [or should] wear what they wore on stage last night. I understand that they are trying to appeal to the younger audience, but dressing up like you’re going to the club whilst singing the lord’s praise just won’t do.

I enjoyed the Awards last night, and while there were some poor musical acts last night, I applaud the CEO for managing to make drastic changes in order to pay respect to the King of Pop.

My critique: I plugged my ears throughout Keri Hilson’s performance, and I was mad that she won that award over truly deserving artists like Jazmine.

Jamie had me laughing throughout his opening monologue and I think some of us have forgotten that comedians are paid to make light out such situations, while some of his jokes were a bit much, it was all in an attempt to be lighthearted not melancholy.

Tevin Campbell still looks good!

Don Cornelius- Oh man I was looking at the clock throughout his speech, why would they give the man such a lengthy speech..is beyond me.

Drake/Lil Wayne- So much bleeping! And they have those little girls on stage like they groupies! I was disappointed…but had a little Canadian pride seeing Drake on that stage. lol

She was strong for that one. God bless her and her family ;(

She looking stunning in white! My prayers go out to her and fam…..God Bless

I luv that Human Nature song by MJ, very touching song. Very touching..

R..I.P MJ!

@Slide Like A Fresh Pair of Gators

I agree with you. Although it was comforting for viewers to see her and hear from her, Janet and her family are entitled to grieve in private. People just need to time to work through their emotions, especially when the death occurs unexpectedly. I applaud her incredible strength and grace, but would have understood if she had opted out of the appearance. And they have yet to really say goodbye to him since they have not funeralized or buried him yet. Saying good bye is SOOOOO hard…they are going to need all their strength and prayer to get through it.

She looks just like her brother!

error – meant to say CAN’T relate.

ummm, excuse me……MJ, nor his legacy, ever touched me.

Out of the whole Jackson tribe, JANET was the only one I felt for! She was the closest to Mike and looked up to him since they were children. Plus her anguish seems way more genuine than the rest!

Strong Black Woman!!! I don’t know how she did that. Keep your head Janet!!!!

Keep your head up Janet!!!!

GOD BLESS YOU JANET AND FAMILY I CAN FEEL THE HURT

Janet is STRONG beyonds words to do what she did…
I’ve been there and it really takes a LOT of inner strenght when you lose a loved one…..God bless bless their family. We love them !

WELL ILOVE MICHEAL LIKE MANY OTHER WHAT IDON’T UNDERSTAND WHERE THE JW’S WHY THEY NOT STEPPING IN GOD IS THE ONLY 1 THAT CAN JUDGE. THEY WERE THE 1′S THAT TURNED THEIR BACK ON HIM.FROM THRILLER.
NEVER TRIED TO GET BACK IN HIS LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

aww stay srong babay girl, i cried when i saw this…it’s so sad i couldn’t do it

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