Happy Friday, everyone! The fabulous Erica Hill anchors from New York with details on the latest in the Michael Jackson investigation, an update with Erin Brokovich/Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and going behind tonight's top stories...

Hey Bloggers!

The weekend is here!
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well at least for some of us!

Helloooo (Anderson), Erica, Ed Henry, David Gergen and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
I can't wait forward this weekend! Happy Friday night!!!

Hi Anderson.

Hi bloggers.

Hi Anderson, I am really wishing you have a safe reporting live tonight, and a safe and good time in Ghana, Africa! So please be taking care! Wish safe!

An.

Evening, Erica and Anderson!
I hope everything is going well in Ghana!

Evening, 360 team and friends!

Hi all.
I'm so excited about the Ghana trip! And Erin Brokovich coming up.

Evening Erica, Anderson, and all you bloggers out there. It's been a while for me, I'll admit...

Devna AC360°
Happy Friday to you too!!!
I am glad Anderson is safe now in Ghana!!!!!! I can't wait see Anderson interview on Monday! is that great!

Ops.... Evening Devna AC360°!!!

What do you think will be next week's most important story?

Beautiful places in Africa!

@Devna AC360° What do you think will be next week’s most important story?

Hopefully anything except MJ.

Of course Jackson wasn't fit to do those tours. Anyone who watched that last video could see that. This man is right!

Doing 50 concerts for anyone is daunting at any age. I can not even imagine MJ able to do it.

Anderson looks very tired...all that hopping around.

The pictures are wonderful.

It is sad that so much tragedy exists in our world.

Hello everyone!

Next week's most important story?

I think Iran is coming back on top if no more American Icons die.

This Michael Jackson info is troubling. But then again, I went down as low as 110 before, and I think I'm a little taller than him. As for prescription addiction, that's a different story.

Erica stated that Preisdent Obama had not visted Africa as President prior to his current trip to Ghana. It should be noted that the President was in Egypt only last month, and Egypt is very much a part of Africa

David Ilett, Phuket, Thailand

I think Mr. Rowe is telling the truth. Those around Jackson should have done more.

MJ looked frail on stage. You could see how hard MJ was breathing and the dancers were not breathing hard.

@ Jo Ann, I thought so too. Everyone was saying how good he looked in the last video. I thought he was a shadow of his former self.

@Devna AC360°

The interview with the President! More details about Michael Jackson.

When will have the results of the autopsy?

Interestingly, Michael Jackson considered also doing shows in Vegas – similar to Celine Dion. That would've also been a very grueling schedule...

Good evening Erica (and Anderson in Africa) and bloggers. MJ waited too long to get help. Very sad. Sounds like someone did give Diprivan at his home and that person will be prosecuted. This goes on and on.

MJ looked Ok. In the pictures I have seen he was always very slender. If Jackson had a 5 hour physical prior to the tour. Shouldn't they have checked all these things?

anyone that has taken pain killers or alike knows it's hard to stop

So the immense lesson learned here is that you should treat your children well as the suffering will linger long after the act.

Devna AC360°
I am thinking I could watch Anderson Cooper interview our President Obama next week.

@Isabel – Great to see you again! Autopsy reports can take up to six weeks...so stay tuned.

Good Friday evening to Erica, Devna and Fellow Bloggers –

Wow - was good to hear from Anderson in Elmina - can't wait for next Monday's AC360 and Anderson's Special Report on his trip to Ghana.

@Devna - next week's top story - toss up between Afghanistan & Iran and for viewers of 360 – Anderson's trip to Ghana. Any word on if the Roxana Seberi interview will air maybe later next week, given the imprisonment today of a US citizen in Iran this could be a very relevent interview?

@ Dodie – maybe, but the dancers are also about 30 years younger !

nice to see someone going to Ghana....normally, I'm used to seeing people going to more populous and popular places in Africa.... :/

So glad to see Erica again tonight. If Anderson can't be there, I'd rather have Erica than anyone else.

@ Mike

I completely agree. You could see how hard he was breathing while the dancers were not breathing hard. Indicating how weak he was... I don't think AEG wanted anyone to know

Re the latest paragraph in the MJ saga – 50 Concerts or 2 a week – This is not an impromptu sing a long. Somewhere there's a contract. Who signed it and what was it for?
Then follow the breadcrumb trails backwards and eventually the truth will be triangulated at the spot where all the breadcrumb trails meet. There is a truth. I do have my theories based on many facts. But that's for a different conversation.

Good evening Devna, Erica, Randi and Anderson Out of Africa.

I wonder if Jackson's 5 hour physical included a cardiac stress test. That would have told a lot.

We love and miss you very much MJ. Legends never Die.

i think the pill's that M.J. are so deadly

Joe Jackson raising MJ's kids would be history repeating it self! SHAME ON HIM!

Jermaine Jackson seems like he would make a good Dad.

It would be best if Rowe and Mrs. Jackson make an amicle settlement. No court fights, that wouldn't be good for those poor kids.

@crystal, amen sister!

@ Minou!

Yes, my point exactly! To do 50 concerts at the age of 50 would be daunting for anyone!

I would like to see Janet take custody of the children. She seems to be very close to them. Does Janet have kids/ is she married?

Joe Jackson gives me the creeps.

what is the point of having a will if there is a possibility that it can be contested?

Michael's father .... I don't know, no!

It is difficult to accept after he shows both good mood when he lost his son

Hello Erica, good to see you again tonight.

I am abit surprised that you give the impression that this is President Obama's first trip to Africa. Remember he was in Egypt which is North Africa, one of the 53 African countries. Although Egypt has ties to the Muslim world like Tunisia, it is in Africa. So this is Obama's second visit to Africa, but his first to West (sub-saharan) Africa.

" I thought he was a shadow of his former self."

Mike, Syracuse, NY, I knew he was in bad shape when I saw the video, but no one wanted to admit it. Instead they believed Ortega and the rest of the concert promoters who were saying that because they had already sold so many tickets and wanted to hang on to the money. They would lhave forced Jackson to fulfill those obligations no matter how sick he was.

Everyone has mixed reactions on Jackson's final rehearsal. Some say, it was a rehearsal – Jackson could've been saving his energy or tired after a long night. Others say he looked amazing... Kenny Ortega and others who were part of the tour preparations said Jackson was the best he's ever been when on stage.

They should keep the children together and I believe that they should be with their grandmother. They don't know Debbie Rowe

Where is David Gergen lately?

So many scurrility by Debbie Rowe

@Minou Janet does not have children, and is currently single.

Michael Jackson had said he never wanted to return to neverland, his father needs to allow him to be put to rest and honor his wishes, instead of continuing to put finances ahead of doing what is right for his son.

I think the kids should ultimately end up with Auntie Janet.

Paris loves her and she is young enough to really care for them long term.

@ Tiffany

I completely agree. Having Joe Jackson involved in raising the children does not set well with me too!

I thought Debbie Rowe have to get her children for file custody. But Katherine Jackson had get Michael's children for temporary.

I am so glad that it's Friday!

I pray that Joe Jackson eventually realizes he's not helping the situation and will please keep his mouth shut. I further pray that the judge and who ever else has a deciding factor on where these children end up will understand that Joe is a man that likes attention and likes to give the aura that he has authority when in fact he has none.

Joe please leave the interviewing for your children who have a little more finesse when it comes to handling the publicity-side of life.

What a great shot from Gary, Indiana! A very vibrant tribute.

@Devna, Kenny Ortega had a vested interest in the tour happening, of course he would claim that MJ was in good health, otherwise he'd look like a vulture. I put more credibility in statements by people who have or had nothing to gain by lying.

@ devna 360 – thanks for the info.

We have to pray by the Michael's children ... They are in the middle of this filth

@ Devna AC360

If I was part of the tour, I would want the world to think how good he still is. Bad business to say he is sick or weak just before a 50 concert sell-0ut!

I feel his will should be honored. The only family member he named was his mother, then a dear friend. So be it.

It's pretty apparent that Michael didn't want his dad involved with raising his kids - he left them to his mom, not his mom and dad.

why is the president in africa?

I think MJ looked very thin on stage, but I also think he danced really well and during rehearsals you don't always put all your energy into the act.

MJ will be missed. My prayers are sent to his childern and his family

Joe Jackson is away doing what ever he does and doesn't even live in California. Michael's wish was for his mother to raise the children and I think that they should honor his wishes. Janet has a career and could be involved in their lives and take over if something happens to his mother.

I think there is too much speculation concerning Michael Jackson's cause of death. We all need to just be patient and wait for the toxicology report which should be forthcoming in a few more weeks.

It is significant that Michael's parents live apart and in different states.
Joe hopefully won't have any real presence in the childrens day to day lives.

that's a long time to conduct an investigation on one floor of the Madoff office......

at least he got what was coming to him.

Wow!!!!! That's good news for hear Madoff already sell ex-office, have lease for old offices. I am glad FBI are right now investating for lease offices.

@ Lori – exactly! Apparently that detail was lost on Joe Jackson.

ok, finally typing! hi, everyone – and happy friday, not a moment too soon. randi kaye deserves a day off! she is breaking stories left and right – but we miss having her in the office

Looking forward to the Sanjay Gupta and Erin Brokovich story - read about this when it happened, but haven't heard a word about it since.

@Aubrey: President Obama and family are in Africa as the administration wants to support this thriving democracy. You may recall the Obama family's visit to Kenya a few years ago.

Why is the MSM giving Joe Jackson a platform to say anything? There was a reason he was cut out of the will and based on what he has been doing since Michael's death I can understand why.

He thinks he is going to help raise those children? Unbelievable!

it didn't look as if MJ took drugs B/C his music was in him and he got the power from his music.

@ Erica

I agree, Randi needs to take some time off!

Randi Kaye travels...... a lot!
She's terrific.

@ Erica

All of you deserve a day off, but if that happens we will be orphans ... lol ...

I think they would have kept MJ pumped up with drugs and hoped he survived long enough to get through the 50 concerts. They needed a few more golden eggs from the goose.

The real Erin Brockovich ... this is great!

Sandra Robertson, GA

I think you comment was right on. None of us will know for sure, until all results are in.

In the meantime, like so many others on the blog, we do not want to see Joe Jackson raising MJ's children. He was definitely not mentioned in the will. Michael made it clear who he wanted to look after his children.

this reminds me of the town that started the whole EPA....where there was a stagnate weather system that encased the entire town in toxic fumes from the factories.

that was decades ago and stuff like this is still happening?!

truly and incredibly sad....

coal, Not clean energy....a dirty prospect for energy.

Solar, wind, hydro-electric...not oil, natural gas or coal.

Go Erin! I am happy to see her fighting for these people! Large Corporations in control is very scary to me!

@ Devna AC360°

The visit of Pres. Obama to Africa will be interesting. High expectations.
Son of a Kenyan, Pres. Obama is, in theory, an African. Hence the expectation.

that story about haz waste reminds me of a movie called "fire down below" – except this is real. makes you wonder what is going on.

@ Lori

believe me it's frustrating that it has been ignored by the media. The spill destroyed one of the most beautiful areas of the Emory River. I will say I don't know what to think about some of the complaints that people living a little further away are bringing up. My parents live in the spill zone, within in yards of the ash, and haven't had any breathing or other problems. Yet.

Why are these ppl so reluctant to clean up the mess and acknowledge that it is harmful? Because it costs money to do so? Really? Shame on them!

The Tennessee Valley story has not received the proper media attention. Those residents are right.

Keep up the good work CNN. Keep us posted.

How can the EPA stand by??? Is this situation going to be another LIbby, Montana case?

Cancer cause materials that are inhaled...? they're known to cause mesothelioma, and other cancers. The EPA acts on those, but not on sludge in a lake that can leak into the town's water systems?

The Epa needs to get it together! Carcinogens are carcinogens... thank God for Erin!

Amazing story w/ Dr. SG and Erin Brockovich.

A story worth keeping up with. This could happen in several other places in the US–thousands more people are in danger.

Dr. Gupta's report was truly remarkable, & it looks like Erin B. has discovered another blockbuster case again!

The images shown are beyond disgusting. How any one could deny that peoples illnesses are Not a result of that spill is beyone reason.

Great another report by Gary!

there is a reason they used to have canaries in the coal mine with them...it is dangerous.

There could be minute quantities of heavy metals in the coal dust. Even small quantities can cause harm to people. The federal limits are probably set too high. Long term exposure to low levels could do more damage than a one time dose that's higher.

Don't forget to read Erin Brokovich's blog post after the show!

This may be a silly question, but why is the transmission from Ghana so bad?

I say bring the drinking water to all the officials of that state and see what happens ~snicker~

Environmental causes are still a battle throughout the countries!
There isn't awareness and lack of interest, unfortunately!

Thanks Dr. Gupta and Erin Brockovich. The TVA is too quick to give everyone a clean bill of health; they can't sweep this disaster under the rug; it is too encompassing.

I've seen footage of Cape Coast Castle before. It's truly haunting and very touching. Sad!

Evening Erica nice to see you anchoring for Anderson while he's in Ghana, evening Randi, eveining Isabel very sorry I missed you the past couple days, we had a medical emergency here, but things are going ok now.

@Isabel, But Michael Jackson's children will the have the love and support of his family.

the pictures of the holding centers are so pretty....

the history behind them however is not.

@Jo Ann – interesting question! We are transmitting live through alternative camera system that allows CNN to travel and transmit around the world without needing a particular bureau or a lot of equiptment. I promise Anderson's interview with President Obama will be in the standard high quality you are used to!

@ Devna AC360°

What is the time zone in Ghana? +3? Or more?
Doesn't Anderson ever sleep?

probably bad due to satellite transmission having some interference.

Devna AC360°
Yeah, It is really good tribute to remember Michael Jackson, From Gary, Indiana.

the out of africa piece should be very interesting – so much unknown – the dungeons sound like a very unpleasant place to be. all those poor people on a trip they never planned – i wonder if they even knew what was going on.  
 

Beautiful tribute by Donna B. Someone should write that down and post it here.

Wow - thanks for airing the Donna Brazile interview on Cape Coast Castle. Amazing story –

Donna Brazile's account of her experience is really moving! Glad she shared that with us.

The cape coast castle looks a little like the fortress on the shores of san juan puerto rico, with concrete rooms and ammo holes – and the cape castle has shackle scars that hav'nt healed.

@Isabel – It is currently 2:40 a.m. in Ghana! And as always, the 360² team is working for you around the clock.

The door of no return.....what feelings, (anger, depression rage, tears).

I'm not sure i could visit that castle, the thought of selling people truly makes me feel nausea.

What men can do to each other is truly astonishing and shocking!

Wow, what a story from Donna Brazile! Between her words and the pictures, I felt like I was right there in the castle. Always appreciate learning something as well as gaining an awareness of a piece of our history. Thanks.

@Isabel: Ghana is + 4 hrs

Donna Brazile's stories always intrigues me......

@ Devna: In the old days, didn't they call that the video phone? Or am I dating myself?

I hung on Donna's every word... and yet I imagine it must be so difficult to find the words to express the reality of that place and of your emotions.

Erin deserves a clap and i hope she has body guards because she goes after the dogs in corporate america who really exploit people. She has a great heart and spirit. God bless her for exposing this. Lets all clap for her around 11PM.

Anderson, your coverage on Obama Ghana is well done. Watching it made me miss home. You are great.

@Devna AC360°

I understand the 360 team.
I'm in Brazil and work in the time of Plano, Tx.

It is stressful ... thanks 360 team!

@Renee – Correct! It's a similar technology, updated from the videophone.

Erica , you and Anderson are a great team.and your are a worthy stand-in while Anderson is in Africa. Donna Brazile's accont of the "castle" and door of no return..riveting. Await Anderson's report on Monday.

Why do they have to be killed (Pensacola, Florida)? What's going on? Tell me about it! Actually!

Anderson, we love your program. can't wait to see Monday's interview w/ president Obama. take care

@ Devna AC360°

You all need to take some time off! This job must be very consuming even though you enjoy it.

It is important to refer to the captured Africans as 'enslaved' people. Thankfully, Anderson clearly understands and uses the correct term. Slavery is not and was not a natural or chosen state of existence.

OMGosh, that environmental disaster sounds insane. The government needs to step in and do something, and maintain/make more regulations on companies, businesses, etc. so that we make sure this doesn't happen again.

I'm from Cape Coast and the castle is one of the scariest place to be cuz you can still feel the spirits of the ppl there.

Great report by Gary, he is such a class act!

Can we really trust what Levi Johnston says? :/

I am an African American woman married to a Ghanaian man, and I have been to Ghana several times. What strikes me is the way the people will feed you and make you feel welcome. I want to know if he feels like he is going home to a home he has never been to before? Does he feel like he has a connection with the people and somehow his own past? Does he feel the past of his ancestors? I know I did!

Hi Erica,
You and Anderson and the 360 team really do a good job.I felt Donna's pain.Wish I was in Ghana with Anderson to experience this rich historical event.Keep up the good job Erica,you women represent us well.

Happy Friday everyone!
Erica great job! You and Randi Kaye do such a great job! Have a great weekend!

@Mari stay tuned!!!

@Dodie As long as you support our show, we're happy to be here!

@Devna — will Anderson be “reporting” live on any CNN shows over the weekend? I really enjoy these “dispatch” type interviews as the trip progresses.....

I've never been to the Holocaust museum but i've heard that it gives people a tiny taste of the horror... maybe we need a similar museum to really bring home the horror of slavery.

Donna Brazile's description is very accurate. I have been in a similar dungeon in The Gambia (Fort Bullen). I still remember how terrifying it felt in there. May those souls rest in peace.

Truly eloquent Donna Brazile!

Like the railroad tracks at Auschwitz.

@Devna - 360 team working round the clock! - thanks, hopefully Anderson will get to sleep sometime - maybe on the flight home?!

I don't recall Joe Jackson being named as the temporary custodian of the children, just Catherine.

@ Randi: Frosty Paws, dog ice cream, as the in-flight snack.

What most passengers are cute!

Are they demanding?

Palin continues to astound-how is it OK for her "spokesperson" to trash young Levi that way but it's not OK for anyone to make a joke (joke–not a serious comment) about one of her kids?

I love that pet air line! So many dogs die in from the cold when they have to fly in the belly of the plane! (let alone the fear they go through in the dark and the noise down there!)

Awe, love the pet perfect aircraft! that is really cute!

LOVE the pet airline story! Pawsengers...too cute!

Finally, something happy and useful for us pet owners.

So do you have to be a labradoodle or a portugese waterhound to fly first class?

Devna AC360°
Devna,
You're doing great job join the blog!!!!! Thanks for join us tonight!!! Congrats Denva!!!!

Love it...a doggie airline with the dogs being "paw-sengers". Too cute! I wonder how much a ticket is?

Devna!

I think you have quite a following all around the world. I have a couple of friends in China that watch your show every day! Glad that all of you are willing to give us current information.

Great Job CNN staff!!!

"Can we really trust what Levi Johnson says."

What Levi says about Palin's reason for stepping down sounds a lot more like reality than the incoherent babble Sarah Palin put out as her reasons.

@ Kwame – I believe that! Energy attaches itself to a place and you can feel it. I've had experiences like that before in places.

Devna - glad to have you joining us on the blog - hope you have a good weekend and will join us next week, too.

@Thanks, Megan!

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Don't forget to tune in on Monday for Anderson's exclusive interview with President Obama from Ghana.

See you next week!

Good night (Anderson,) Erica, David G, Ed Henry and my friend twitter/facebook bloggers!!!!!!!
Have a great night and sleep tight everyone!!!!
Have a great weekend!!!!
See you on Monday night!
Anderson,
Stay safe in Ghana!!!! Missed you!!!

I was pleasantly surprise to see anderson's coverage on Ghana. I went to Ghana in the summer of 2007. I visited the elmina caatle. It was very moving.

It's about that time -

Hope everyone has a good weekend - enjoyed the blogging tonight.

Looking forward to Monday night's show and chatting with you all –

Until then, peace.....

God bless the people of Ghana..even though they don't have much they have the smile that will melt a heart and the kindness that will make you comfortable.

Thank you & good night Erica & Team 360.

Good night fellow bloggers too. TGIF to everyone

Looking foward to seeing Anderson with the President next week.
(Anderson, stay safe and rest!!)

Moon walk shot great!

I love Thriller. It kept me awake on my 200 mile a daily trip over the Cajon pass.

Yes ... my tip for the Shot ... Eternal Moonwalk!

great show!! nite nite all.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And (Enjoy yourself)

I'm going to download all my MJ songs onto my i-Pod this weekend! Looking forward to the AC360 Team Moonwalk....now this should be interesting.

Another great show! Have a great weekend Erica, Randi, and Devna!

Good night, Anderson, Devna, Erica and Randi!

Ghana, LA, NY, Mexico... where more 360 degrees?
Thanks you!

Good night, friends!

A great weekend… see you Monday!

I'm happy that my tip at the SHOT was placed in the show!

The only way I could moonwalk would be in 0 gravity. All things have a rhythem except my dancing.

Great show tonight Erica. Please get some rest Anderson. Good night all.

Good night, Anderson, Devna, Erica and Randi!
Good night, friends!

Anderson.... good work!