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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:17 pm
Paris wanted to say how great her dad was. I don't think it was planned. I think they let her decide. It looked like they asked her if she wanted to speak and she did. Michael is proud of her.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:20 pm
Mamie, that's twice you've mentioned how impressed you are with Al Sharpton and how goood he's looking these days. Does this mean you're moving on, and I can now have full dibs on JBJ?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:36 pm
It was my impression that Michael was relaxing a bit on his children's appearances in public. Anyway, what is most important now is what will help Paris feel better and I think this probably helped her. She had something that she very badly wanted to say and she got to say it and express her feelings about her Dad. That is a good thing.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:53 pm
I was surprised that Diana Ross was a no-show. I know she wrote a note that was read out, but I still thought it odd that she didn't attend, especially when he named her in his will as caretaker to his children. I thought Jennifer Hudson singing 'Will You be There' was great. It was good to see her.
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:59 pm
We are the World participants: Solos (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson • Diana Ross • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen • Kenny Loggins • Steve Perry • Daryl Hall • Huey Lewis • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles Extras • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • The News • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Jackie Jackson • LaToya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • The Pointer Sisters • Smokey Robinson
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:59 pm
I heard about this on the radio on the way home. Is it Michael's ghost? (I know it's not...but I did get the shivers) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Am67-Sew7k
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:04 pm
I think some are asking who the lead singer was for 'We Are the World' at the memorial service today. She was very good and I personally did not recognize her.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:13 pm
what is most important now is what will help Paris feel better and I think this probably helped her. She had something that she very badly wanted to say and she got to say it and express her feelings about her Dad. That is a good thing. Jimmer, I agree 100%. Sometimes, it's not about honoring the dead but helping the living go on living. Yes, that was me about the singer today for We are the World. I could name you everyone who sang in the video! LOL
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:15 pm
oh..that video was kind of creepy!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:31 pm
Was it Siedah Garrett? I know she wrote some songs with Michael (Man in the Mirror, for one) and that she wanted to perform today.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:47 pm
yes, i googled that name and it looks to be her. she's got a beautiful voice!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 3:50 pm
Yes, she does! If you get a chance, watch her sing "Man in the Mirror" some time. wowser~!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:03 pm
Today's singer is named Judith Hill. She was to be one of the singers in Jackson's "This Is It" series of shows in London. All the backing musicians & singers on the stage today were from his assembled touring company. Read all about her at RollingStone.com: http://tinyurl.com/koo8j2
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:23 pm
ET on NBC had a good re-cap & will show more tomorrow.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:23 pm
Thanks, Bonza. At one point, I wondered if they were his back up singers for this upcoming tour.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:29 pm
Ahh. Thanks, Bonza!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:30 pm
Oh, and the dancers today also - from the tour. At some point today I read or heard that some numbers were created for the tour and performed as created today. Possibly the Jennifer Hudson number, and for sure the closing two numbers.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:32 pm
My brother sent me a text asking if I knew who the girl was that sang at the end. Apparently everyone is talking about her - she was that good!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:35 pm
Bee, thanks for mentioning Siedah singing Man in the Mirror. Her tribute with the Agape International Choir is beautiful! youtube.com
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:37 pm
Right, also have to mention - Siedah Garrett singing "Man In The Mirror" - really incredible! She's a heck of a singer and songwriter!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:41 pm
I had to go looking for it since I missed it today. Wow. Fantastic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAsn_8Ayh5E
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:47 pm
so, she was one of the backup singers???
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:50 pm
Yep. And now, perhaps a star is born. "... When the all-star Michael Jackson memorial ceremony in Los Angeles came to an end today, millions of fans watching the event became curious about the woman who sang lead on Jackson’s “Heal the World.” The mystery singer was Judith Hill, a Pasadena, California-based vocalist who was recruited to be one of the backup singers for Jackson’s This Is It! concerts at London’s O2 Arena. ..."
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4:53 pm
Her website: http://judithhillmusic.com/index.asp Her MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/judithill
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 5:36 pm
It was even better than I imagined. You could hear a pin drop at my work, almost everyone had the streaming video on. We arent supposed to use net at work but all of us supervisors and managers forgot that rule today 
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