mj will be surely missed by all.

It is sad to know that we have lost such a great talent. As watched the video released by AEG I was thrilled to know that he was including that song in the tour. This was one of the most controversial songs because of the lyrics and Michael had been through several revision of them to try to satisfy the critics....which was what he had to do throughout much of his life.

Just like many other artists he was always trying to please and so many times critics caused pain by twisting meanings.....just like the videos....many misconstrued the meanings in an attempt to dirty the name of a great performer. I have seen this over and over again......just as in the case with Shedaisy and their video of Get Over Yourself.......their label got a comment that they thought the video was "objectionable" (and I won't go into exactly what they said) so the label decided not to make any push on this but this song (in my opinion anyway) was one of the best on that album and would have been a hit.

Over and over again labels and critics hurt the performer when they release something creative that means a lot to them and I felt the lyrics on the All I Want To Say Is They Don't Really Care About Us song were totally appropriate and said it like it was........people trying to put him in a class with a bad name, don't you black and white me.....if Roosevelt or King were here they would not allow this.......and does government really care about the ordinary person...????? I don't think they do......I don't feel cared about.......do you?

Everybody is talking about that there was little dancing and he was supposedly out of breath. Michael Jackson was 50.
He was the best entertainer of our times, let him R.I.P.
And please, it really hurt his family to hear and see all the news surround him. Think about Michael Jackson's children, they DO NOT want to hear details about their dad on TV.

My comment was in regards to Debbie Rowe. How can you sell your children for money and then try to take them back. She is just in it for the money. I think that the children would be better off with their grandmother Katerine Jackson, who has their best interest at heart.

These children are 12 & 11 years old, Debbie had many years to think over her decision. She could have given that money back to Michael and said no, my children mean the world to me, they are my first life and my first priority, but not once did she do ths. I have four children, and I would not sell them for no amount of money in the world, they are my whole world. I am a Christian woman and I believe that what she did was wrong, no matter who the father of her children were. She just wanted the money and that was it.

Will you please pronounce Appalachan correctly? It is pronounced Appa-latch-an, not Appa-lay-chan?
We Southerns don't like it when you mis-pronounce our beloved mountain area.

Michael j. Jackson, was something out of these world. Some people are great because they are borned with a star shining on them. Michael was borned with a star on his forhead. Michael is so famous, so well known around the world. When I think of it, the idea doesn't fit in my head. Michael was somethig unique that, I don't think will ever happen again. The greatest minds are the most trabled ones he was no ecception. Don't judge the way he lived for it doesn't matter. What matters us the legacy and changes he left bihind that made him immortal. Let the man rest in peace for he deserves it.

Siggi, I agree. But this is what happens to famous people. If it was you or me, different story. This is the price of FAME!!! Sadly

Carrie, as I said before. That's the price of FAME and fortune. Unfortunately, it gets messy. Did you see a photo of his 3 children, they look like Michael.

I think it is very sad that Michael Jackson passed away at such an early age. It is a great loss for the entertainment business. I respected Michael as a great entertainer and performer and I certainly did not feel the same about the Jackson family.
I believe Michael was just as human as you and I. Michael had his flaws as we all have. However being Michael Jackson, his lost childhood, the celebraty he was had to be so very stressful, therefore why are people so negative about his life and so judgemental. And on the other hand people are making him out to be a hero. I know Michael was eccentric and that is fine, I truly believe he had all rights to be given the life he had. I believe he had a very sad life. I feel very bad about his passing. I for one would like to believe he was innocent of all negative things he had to endure. Whatever Michael did or did not do, it is between God and Michael. May God bless his soul.

Why the media do not talk about all the good things Michael did, He has the most important records in donations, he donate a lot to Africa and different charity institutions. He helped MTV to be where they are today, he was a good artist, creator, musician, singer, dancer. He cared about his mom, children.

Why do not the media focus better in Michael's father, he is like Debbie Rowe only want to take advantage of money, all that he can see is $$$$$, he did not care about his kids, he only see the way to explode them, He should have a restrain order to be away of Michael children and money.,

Please stop! I am begging you to please stop with so much Michael Jackson news. How many different ways and angles can you look at this story. It is the same information over and over and over again. I agree that he was a very important figure in American culture and broke down tremendous barriers in his industry but can he be that important? You did not pay this much attention to Ronald Regan or Gerlard Ford when they passed away and they are much more important to our Nation's history that Michael. I can't take it anymore, thank God for the Discovery Channel!

I have a problem with everyone that keeps saying the kids aren't his. When a child is adopted and that birth certificate is changed that child is yours. I have three adopted kids, two biological and one step-child, and no one care or can tell who is who, they are all my kids and they are brothers and sisters. Leave the kids were they are with their grandmother. It's bad enough they have to loss their father, now this egg donor wants to join the money train and ripe these kids from the only family they know. He once song, Leave Me Alone....LEAVE HIS KIDS ALONE...

Debbie Rowe was paid to carry the children on behalf of MJ. We all know the marriage was a sham and loveless. As soon as MJ had acquired the kids he filed for divorce citing conditions that made it impossible for Debbie to refuse. In other words " take the money and give up the kids" or " we drag it out for years, you get nothing, and still lose the kids" I believe that people have been very judgmental about Debbie and it would be interesting to hear her side. Maybe now that MJ is gone she will be contract free to tell her side of the story. And if Katherine Jackson was in he 40's I would agree that she would be the best person to raise them. BUT an 80 year old? Come on.

Mike J. you are the world icon and at the same the American icon. it is great that the entire hemisphere and the world are mourning u. You are been celebrated both in life and death. Your adorable fans has seen what supposed to be your last rehearsal leading up to year death and you are really upbeat and ready for the trip.Unfortunately, the icey hand of death would'nt let us to enjoy you once again. All these drug theory surrounding year death won't bring you back, but only Jehovah knows the best. Whatever you left behind will be well taken care of by your entire family and your love once. Your children, most importantly, will be well taken care of by your loveable mom and Jehovah wiil give her the strenght and fortitude as she endure this irrepairable loss. May your soul rest in the bossom hand of God.Addio M.J. Your brother from Nigeria !

Wow.. that would have been a fantastic show had he lived long enough to perform it. It would have been big, being performed in London, and the true symbol of his comeback. He will always be the King Of Pop, no matter what. He will be missed.

RIP, MJ.

Hey where did these promoters find these doctors to do the 5 hour test and coming up with a clean bill of health? Please get with it! I was married to an addict and had a child who is an addict and there is no way he wasn't part of that group.These people can function normally because they have been doing it all their life and they can make us believe that they are normal. We see what we want to see,. This promoters video, stating that he was in good shape and a picture of health, well, this is all about the promoters collecting their insurance claim. In other cases, I would be the 1st in line to go against the insurance companies but in this case, I hope the Insurance company really does their research and go after all the people involved.

O.k. so he begged or demanded the sleeoing drug injection? Got it? Then couldn't be awakened from it? Physician should have walked no matter what. He would have more than likely lost his gig, but maybe Michael would , what? Still be alive?

Donna Wood
Lexington, Tennessee

One should not throw stones without knowing the full details in the story. We really don't know anything except the tid bits we get from the media.

The life , the truggle and greatness.
Let him RIP.
Life goes on and the kids need normal.

Anderson, you are losing the balance by focusing all too much on "investigation" of Michael Jackson's death and topics more appropriate for Nancy Grace show than for the prime time news. There is much speculation going on to take it seriously and a little patience won't harm your show. I am particularly challanged by your insensitivity regarding Michael's children. You have lost your father at an early age (as I did) and I would expect more compassion and respect on your part during this early period. I go back and forward with your show because I do think that you are talented and reliable but at times I get really dissapointed such in this case. Let us see and hear more about Michael's good work at least until after his funeral and when solid evidence is on the table to discuss all other issues. You don't want AC360 to become a tabloid-like show.

The death of this man was a week ago, and it has now moved privately in to the lives of millions of fans. It is officially no longer a news item. The lives of U.K. reporters are on the line in a hardline dictatorship as the result of a very recent coup, this is what needs to be displayed on your homepage, Micheal Jackson himself would not want to deflect our attention and our concern from the potential crisises developing in the world. As stated previously, Micheal is now primarily being mourned in millions of households independant of your broadcasting. Please stick to the news.

The press would not leave him alone in life ,now they will not leave him alone in death
My God let him rip and leave his family alone.

HELLO,
VERY INSIGHTFUL INTERVIEW! WELL DONE SILVERFOX=)
BEST,
MAVERICK

some people sound mad at debbie rowe but i think she was just sharing her body to fulfill a dream for mj and she just dont look like a money monger to me remember she is a nurse and i believe people nurse because they want to help people just a thought and i also dont think he was a dope head but really had serious insomnia

micheal is the greatest entertainer of all time there will never be another like him in our life time he will continue to be talked about for generations to come. to micheals sisters and brothers hang tuff you guys not many have thougt of you during this time but your in my prayers and jamaine keep things together your the man being the eldest child be there for your parents at this time they really need you, god bless the jackson family. r.i.p micheal truly the hardest working man in the buissnes. gone but never forgotten.

I don't think Debbie Rowe should have any rights to Michaels's children at this point. I can't help believe that she is concerned about money and not the children. The children are facing a hard enough time as it is.

Michael Jackson's tour concert would have been a BIG event. After watching the video, he's still got it. No one can replace him! And for those who said that he's "out of breath" are just jealous because 'you' know you're fat and can't move like Mj..

Hi Anderson.
Pete here from Canada.
I have an idea for the "Jackson Family", but, I don't have a forum.
I hope I can use your blog to get this message to the Jackson Family.

I think it would be great for Janet Jackson to join The Jackson 5 and continue to celebrate the music of the entire family.
Love your show. Thanks.
Pete Jones
SJ New Brunswick, Canada.

Michael looks fine in the video-certainly not near death-however-he is not moving at the same pace he was in the past. Fans never really referred to Michael as 50-they just referred to him as Michael. He had not performed on a tour in many years.

Great Interview and Insights On Michael"s Final Hours.
Elvis-King Of Rock & Roll
Michael Jackson-King Of Pop
Anderson Cooper- King Of TV Journalism!

Michael Jackson has not done anything significant in over 15 years. There have been multiple allegations regarding child molestation. Why does CNN treat him like we all should miss him? Why not cover real stories like Iran, Iraq, the economy, etc etc etc? I stopped watching cnn when Michael Jackso died, because cnn is not talking about anything else besides a perverted has-been.
Where's the news?

Great reporting AC – good info and awesome to be able tosee MJ at rehearsal he was sooo amazing!

I am a huge fan of Michael's. He will be missed so much. But why can't yall leave it alone and let this man and his family rest. Seems like someone is always trying to find something wrong with him. As far as the kids, everyone should respect Michael's wishes and give them to Katherine!!!! The mother sold her kids to him, why should she get any rights to them, they don't even know her!! Plus not only that why would she even want to break them babies apart? She is all about the money!!!! I miss him all ready, i loved him not matter what people say or what he looks like... I LOVE YOU MICHAEL....R.I.P. MICHAEL!!

Hey Anderson
Just watching this video makes me verry sad.The fact that Michael is dancing and moving,like that ,is no statement about his really health.I dont know he use medicine, to danc or move like that.I dont care about that,he is death.So let him R.I.P. The wold revolves around,there are so many other big problems in the wold.Whats about Iran people,or the US journalist in North Korea,Whats about Afganistan/Pakistan border.Dont forget this people.Please go back to your to your job,as a verry truthful international journalist.

Great Interview! RIP Michael Jackson. We miss you a ton.

Why did'nt a RED flag go up when MJ insisted upon the doctor from Bangladesh? Maybe this doctor was the only one that would give MJ the shot that took his life. Was his credentials checked out? Who exactly is this doctor? Are these questions being asked?

I have to question the release of the video. I DON"T believe it's from 10 days ago. Go to YOUTUBE and look up : Micheal Jackson Seoul Korea 1997 or 1996, THEY DONT CARE ABOUT US. IT is the exact same steps exact same movements, even the horn at the end saluting the flag etc. CNN maybe can confirm it was from 10 days ago. In that case I dont think the concert series would have been to original.

Regarding the final resting place of Michael Jackson as it seems the family seeks burial at Neverland Ranch. As stated California prohibits burial of remains on private property, could not the burial plot at the Neverland Ranch be deeded to a local church who classified the plot a cemetery? Isn't this what took place with President Richard Nixon and Ronald Regan? Thus, granting the wishes of the family and the dearly departed their wishes. It seems that the powers that be are not pursuing this matter with due diligence. I must echo the sentiments of Jermaine: "It is not what we but what Michael wants."

My comment is there will never be another Michael Jackson. He was the best and he will be missed it's so sad that we will never get to see him again it breaks my hart. I would of love to gotten the chance to see him in concert. He was so amazing to watch. News reporters are bringing up about his problems when he was on trail and all about his debt please that stuff is so not what Michael was about he was an Icon and will allways be remember to me as that. I will allways remember Michael Jackson.

Why doesn,t any realize that Michael was probably Bi-Polar? He fits the mood swings exactly. Some one should have helped him a long time ago:(

50 is not old, people!

The song Man in the Mirror was my inspirational coach when leaving an abusive relationship with a 1 year old and 5 year old.... I've forever been greatfull to have such song at such a trying time that I could reflect upon while attaining the strength and courage needed for the changes I needed to make at that time. No matter who/what you are in life, the pains of change dissipate as the benefits of change are realized. Although I wasn't a hudge fan, that one song... forever changed my life for the better.... RIP MJ

As far as Debbie, well... let's keep it simple.... at the childrens age they should know if they desire to have any style of relationship with her, if that is wanted, then to phone, visit accordingly – however just as the essence felt at Neverland as Jerome had mentioned on Larry KIng Live, being with immediate family members is a comfort zone that should not be taken from them.

I agree with MJ's brother in that doing what MJ desired is the most important thing to consider as the vultures in society attempt to get a peice of the spotlight.... enough was attempted when he lived already let him RIP and his family move forward peacfully as MJ would have wanted.

@Kathy. We need to ask Dr. Gupta if a general health related blood test would show drug abuse of medications? Because, I think that they are telling the truth about the test results. I asked my doctor about this, and he said "....this isn't the movies. Unless you know exactly what you are looking for, you will never know what prescriptions were taken."

My question resulted from an errand for my ex husband. I retrieved a prescription at his request and was informed by the pharmacist of his concern about prescription drug/medication abuse of many types, including pain killers as well as everything from decongestants in doses for the side effect of a high. After a period of observing, I confronted my husband. Without too many more details, my ex husband has never tested positive by either blood or hair folicle tests.

When I filed for divorce, the judge made him leave our home with only a small box of his personal belongings. I gathered his other things, and found medications including steroids, which are not sold legally in the U.S. I know he was taking medications, both prescribed and purchased in some other way.

I am not a Jackson fan, however it is a shame that he has passed. However, I would like to know why is it that Michael is getting all this press over his death yet when James Brown passed he only had two days of press and some spots of information here and there. If Jackson is the "King of Pop," then James Brown must be the "King of Soul." Other famous singer and songwriters have died and yet they have not had the coverage nor the "love" that goes with historical figures in music. Is there a reason for this?

Michael Jackson was multi national hero through his music,he healed the world. I feel that the people in the media want to damage his image instead of giving him the praise that he deserves.When I look at the news and I see the family being constantly badgered about their feeling about their loss it infuriates me, because they are going about it the wrong way. He will be loved always and my heart goes out to the family especially his children.As a mother of four and seeing his ex wife and the way she acted during the intervie " those are his children" I seen no motherly ties and feel that she is only in for the money.

Someone should talk about insomnia and how serious this sickness is to ones health.

I wish they can allow , Michael Jackson to stay in neverland

MJ will be missed tremendously. He is one of a kind. No one can ever replace his talent. He was indeed a gift from God. We are blessed to see him during our life time though he left us too early.
May his soul rest in peace and God bless his children.

Michael Jackson is an ICON and his music will live on.....
I personally feel that MJ should be buried at Neverland Ranch where his soul will rest in peace. People would love to visit Neverland to recall the memory of Michael Jackson the King Of Pop....
The lyrics of his songs mean something to him where he expresses his feelings and what he went through.
He is a "History" ... in the Entertainment World.

Thank you so much Anderson for doing this interview and posting the video. It was very helpful knowing how Michael was before he left.

why no interviews with dancers, that said MJ was weak? c'mon this is BS how the managment trying to say he was fine. THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE of MJ... lets hear the dancers talk!

This is my feelings on how all the Media Hype on Michael Jackson has gone too far!
Sun at 10:04am
My Father was a great man, he was loved by many and sat silent in his thoughts and political views. When he died nobody posted grief in the news and on the internet...why? because he was just that, a great man a silent man. I cried when my Father died and I miss him to this day. Why wasn't my Father praised and grieved for by so many people...I will tell you, he wasn't famous....he was just a human being with human interests.
Well guess what, if you take the Fame, Fortune and differences away from Michael Jackson he too was just a man, a human being who sat silently in his favourite chair, ate with his fingers and put his pants on one leg at a time. That's the man we need to grieve for, but we need to walk away from the hype for just a minute and let him rest, and remember him silently as he remembered silently all the wonderful things in his own life as he sat in his favourite chair while eating with his fingers and maybe even without pants on....just remember Michael, the Michael the world didnt know, the Michael that just died....the man in the mirror!
just leave him alone.
Silence!!!

I can't imagine this world without Michael Jackson-

How can former health care providers of Michael Jackson grant interviews to the news media and disclose his personal and confidential health information? Patient's rights to medical privacy are protected by the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (otherwise known as HIPAA laws).

Do you lose your right to privacy and confidentiality regarding your health care and medical treatment if you expire? Certainly autopsy reports when conducted by public medical examiners can be a part of the "public record" but is it legal and/or ethical for other health care professionals to broadcast an individual's medical history to the world?

In the case of Michael Jackson, his former care givers should only be speaking with local, state and federal investigators. The news media and public at large should be forced to wait for any information regarding his demise until all investigating agencies have concluded their review and inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death.

How tragic and perhaps illegal is it to see health care "professionals" seeking their fifteen minutes of fame at the expense of one of their deceased patients and clients.

Ross Cupples
Phoenix, Arizona

the last video of micheal jackson. i mean he looks really healthy amd does not look like a person that was takeing drugs. he looked realy thin but he had energy.so I dont think that drugs killed him at all.beacuse he didn't look like he was takeing drugs. and I dont think that deborah rowe shoud take or be responsible for the children beacuse all hse wants is the money. not the children she never wanted them when micheal jackson was alive she never wanted to even visit er children and now she is sayin that she wants to be responsible for those three kids I dont think so.I think that diana rose or jackson's mother should be responsible for the kids.

micheal jackson was a true icon, and he left behind a lots of things,and I dont think that jacksons second wife should be responsible fo those kids. I think that diana rose or micheal's mother should take responsible for the kids. beacuse all she wants is micheal jackson's money but not the kids.

The City of L.A & Hollywood is a biggo DUD! 17,000 people to see the Man the World Loves! L.A. is a dud.

we will all miss micheal jackson

Great Michael Jackson coverage. Anderson Cooper and Larry King are doing a superb job with this sad, tragic story. The World cannot get enough of it. Michael was an ICON like we have never seen before and there will never be anyone that will come close to him in talent, humanitarianism and all the wonderful things he did for children's charities. RIP, Michael and thanks for all the amzing memories.

MJ had fame and fortune but it was so ironic to think that for him to get a good night sleep, he needed a lot of parapharnalia . . . . doctors, meds etc. and the price of it . . . . . his future, his kid's future and his life! Sleep is free for everybody to have, but to him . . . . it was not!

Michael Jackson will always be remembered in our hearts. His music will linger forever . . . . . for many generations. He is the King of Pop . . . . incomparable and irreplaceable.

May God's peace be with you Michael! I know you are in a better place right know . . . . in heaven singing with the angels!

Thanks Anderson for doing a great job on keeping us up to date with the MJ news. He was the greatest and will forever be missed.

I really wish Michael had longer days, months, years to live. He looked like such a loving man who was fragile due to the tearing down of all the alligations and untrue stories of him. He wanted nothing but love and peace in the world and for that he will live forever. He was such a great entertainer and brought so much to music and dance. He was a trend setter and sometimes I wish I was born earlier to get a chance to see him when he started in Jackson 5 to his later albums.

I feel like I know him like hes my best friend even though Ive never met the guy in my life. My ultimate prayer is that he knew Jesus and is resting in heaven peacefully. It makes me mad to listen to the press. Here is a man that has brought love and peace to the world and saved lives and used his talents to help us and all the press cares about is his looks. All the press did was tear down a good loving man and hurts to see him leave us like this. The press is a horrible mulipinating machine and all they did was tear michael down.

Even now that he is dead instead of celebrating his accomplishments they want to talk about his face transformations and his medicines. Personally I feel sorry for the press because I would hate to be the one on the other side of the mike waiting to tear a innocent soul.

I love you Michael Jackson and you will live forever in my heart. R.I.P.

I really felt sad of the tragic death of Michael Jackson. It' way too soon but what we can we do when it is our time to come to our heavenly father? I think Michael Jackson is happy now in the hands of our Almighty Father. I know in my heart that he is nice man. And if in this world he wasn't able to enjoy happiness and peace. I know for sure that Michael is savoring the real peace and joy in heaven. Rest in peace Michael Jackson...you are gone forever but your music will remain for life!

Anderson, could Michael Jackson have been Bipolar? Having insomnia,displaying manic symptoms,was this something that may have never been looked at because of his fame and fortune....think about it...Deb83073

i had loved micheal every since i was a little kid, i would have a doll that i would sleep with pretending that it would be mike. funny huh. i was in totall shock when i found out he was dead. i was hoping that it was a dream and that when i wake up he would be going on tour. but sadly to say that it wasn't and a pop stare was laid to rest so soon. my prayers goes ot to the family with all my heart and i know how it feels to loose a love one. to the jackson family "you are not alone"

Michael Jackson will always be known as a Legend. His creativity and contribution to society through his music and the multitude of good that he has done will not ever be forgotten and will live on for a long time.
These four men who saw him last and the disbelieve when they got the news is something I can truly relate.
I lost my father and a very good friend this way. They would seem healthy and still doing what they normally would do and then suddenly with hardly any warnings, they're just gone. You would either see them slip away and there's nothing you can do or get a shocking call the next day. Traumatic experience to say the least.
The most important thing now is that his children get the best of care and constant support and love from people who have their best interest at heart.
Thank you for the coverage and I have to agree with Mr. Sharpton that there should be also emphasis on the good that he has contributed as well as the rest. He was first and foremost a human being flawed like everyone else.

What about the real Micheal and his mission in life? I just wish they will talk more about all the good great things he did for others, of the lives he changed, the ones he inspired, the ones he helped feed, the ones that made positive difference upon meeting him and sharing with him.
Life is about sacrifices, Michael surely had is share, not anyone could have done all he did nor go tru all that he did, above all that is said and all he did, and continue doing, now i do believe that there are angels on earth, Michael did what so many of us dont do, care for each other and love for humanity.
And Deb yes he surely could have been Bipolar, its coming thing in such ones, with such hearts and levels of spirituality.

Anderson Cooper, I think that you are wonderful. You are intelligent, handsome, and have a wonderful spirit. I watch cnn all day long because i think that the show is very informative. I can tell that you enjoy what you are doing. Keep up the good work and happy fourth of july. the fourth of july is about independence. I salute all of the men and women that are protecting our country. take care and be blessed.