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[SonicMegaDrive]

There is no comparison.

Michael Jackson was the biggest, and most famous celebrity to ever live.

There will never be another like him.

 

[NomarTyme]

If he is dead, what the fuck is with CNN?

Probably scare that they don't have multiple confirmation.

 

[MrPing1000]

How long before the conspiracy theories begin? Big final tour about to start, massive financial trouble, could dye his skin and become black again.

 

[MrHicks]

Elvis man, he was only 42 and a drugged up fat mess.

jackson is allot bigger then elvis worldwide
this is gonna create allot bigger waves

 

[norinrad21]

RIP MJ

 

[Zeliard]

Dumb anchor on MSNBC saying that Michael Jackson had "bizarre habits" 2 minutes after he's confirmed dead.

 

[Raxus]

Popcorn.gif...oh shit.

 

[Talamius]

What's up with CNN not confirming it at this point?

 

[ElectricBlue187]

If he is dead, what the fuck is with CNN?

they actually check their sources before posting the shit all over the internet...

 

[titiklabingapat]

ABC news says he's dead, too.

CBS news, too.

 

[gdt]

I don't think MJ tops Lennon, neither does Elvis.

Forgot about Diana.

 

[jakncoke]

 

[slider]

I'm not a big fan of anything (apart from Warhawk and my cat) but shit, you look at the kid who was in the Jackson 5 and how Jacko ended up (being perceived)... that's some journey/life. Crazy.

And I know a lot of people are talking about his music but let us not forget The Moonwalk. That shit was crazy too. I practiced it as a kid. I can't have been the only one.

EDIT: RIP.

 

[Mato]

No, he really wasn't. Elvis was massively popular everywhere, and still is.

Where do you live? I live in europe, greece and can tell you albanian and bulgarian immegrants know MJ like they know their prime minister but they have no idea who elvis is.

 

[Mik2121]

They are talking about Michael Jackson on the Japanese news right now (watching it on my TV). They just said he died.

 

[Paznos]

ABC news just had a special report saying he died, they cited LA times.

 

[Gantz]

Is CNN way behind the loop or what?

They slow as fuck. Most likely delaying announcing his death to build ratings.

 

[Spider from Mars]

got called off of work, went to the beach with some ladies...i knew this day was too good to be true :-(

 

[StuBurns]

Really sad, RIP.

 

[joshcryer]

Brian Williams just broke in to the local NBC station to announce his death.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

front page la times website says in a coma though.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

SHIT!!!! terrible if true

 

[eXistor]

Wow, even if I don't like Michael Jackson, he's just such an icon. When I saw "Michael Jackson dies" I just got that gutpunch sort of feeling. Weird thing is, I read something about his comeback tour earlier today and I jokingly thought to myself "there's no way he'll do the tour, something'll come up, either he'll get sick or die". It looks like it might actually be the end for him now. Even if he's still alive right now, it's just not looking good at all. Anyway my heart does go out to people involved.

 

[Javaman]

Spoiler

;_; Honestly, though, being in a zombie-like state before he dies is ALMOST a fitting tribute. Don't kill me!

Yeah, I figured everyone was jumping the gun. Hopefully he's ok, but if the paramedics got there after he stopped breathing, things aren't going to turn out well. There isn't any info on if anyone gave him CPR or how long it was before help was called.

 

[Tarazet]

CNN is just lagging behind, he is dead. LA Times obviously has better sources

[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.]

CNN didn't bother contacting the city?

 

[half a moon]

Abc news reported dead and cited la times and "other organizations" (tmz I assume).

CNN says coma.

 

[_Angelus_]

When I was a kid I didn't really take to this guys music because I was into all sorts of Metal and rock music.
When I grew older I grew to like his music quite abit though. Now he's dead?
I feel a major sense of loss this afternoon,something from my youth taken away.
I also feel very old.:/

 

[Crisis]

So long, Mike.

 

[bengraven]

CNN is confirming a coma

The channel? Or the site?

 

[Loxley]

BBC still does not have a personal confirmation he's dead, they're siting the LA times as well.

 

[daw840]

jackson is allot bigger then elvis worldwide
this is gonna create allot bigger waves

As much as I loved MJ, I don't know if he was any bigger than Elvis...maybe about equal.

 

[Nakazato]

he's offically gone .....

 

[Otheradam]

crap.

 

[NomarTyme]

they actually check their sources before posting the shit all over the internet...

Nope they just slow.

 

[Gaborn]

I presume you are typing from a helicopter heading to LA.

Gaborn News can confirm he's dead.

 

[seat]

Michael Jackson is my next kid? How exactly does that work?

 

[I AM JOHN!]

Is CNN way behind the loop or what?

This is what I'm trying to figure out. When LA Times refers to a source close to "The Times," do they mean themselves, or do they mean The Times? If it's the latter, I'm waiting until we get some primary fucking sources.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

Wow this is a sad day indeed, Michael Jackson was the 80's.

CNN is now bringing it up now.

 

[Tideas]

Fox news is reporting he's dead.



Woah... Pedophiles are just like gays now? I'm pretty sure that's pretty damn insulting to a lot of people.

well, pedophiles probably has a gene in them that makes them a pedofile kinda like gay people do right?

 

[jonnybryce]

NO HE WAS ABOUT DO HAVE HIS COMEBACK TOUR

NO.

WHAT THE FUCK.

 

[vatstep]

Wolf Blitzer relaying CBS and LA Times reports.

 

[Vestal]

CNN just says LA Times and ABC confirmed it.


FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

 

[Sadist]

CBS confirms it as well.

 

[Rentahamster]

So I guess I'm at the point in my life now when a bunch of celebrities from my childhood all start dying off.

 

[G-Bus]

CNN just said he's dead

RIP

 

[Spooks]

he is moon walkin in the heavens now

 

[MrPing1000]

Gaborn News can confirm he's dead.

Thats all the confirmation I need.

I have to say TMZ' credibility is getting a massive boost from this.

I hope someone asks Jarvis Cocker about his death.

 

[Lionheart1827]

Wow wtf


Michael Jackson

Whenever I watch Carlton do his MJ dance impressions, its going to be bittersweet now.

His music is gonna live on forever though. Time to run through the albums!

 

[Gallbaro]

btw, how are his kids white?

 

[The Elite]

Elvis is still alive.

So is Michael Jackson.

Wait and see. He'll be alive for years to come.