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THE MJ LEGACY

If the news is indeed true that Michael Jackson has died today, a mere 50 years old, it's hard to greet the news with anything but a mixture of sadness and ambivalence. After all, how many other artists have seemingly done more damage to their own legacy than MJ? He went from one of the greatest talents that pop music has ever known to a surreal freak show to an accused pedophile. This is someone who's contributions to music should have transcended most of his personal foibles (pedophilia except...

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22:55 on June 25 2009

La Toya Races to Her Brother's Side

TMZ — La Toya Jackson was in tears as she ran inside the UCLA Medical Center to be with her brother. Sadly, Michael Jackson had already died. ... Permalink more info

Michael Jackson

23:10 on June 25 2009

Quincy Jones -- I've Lost My Little Brother

TMZ — We just received the following statement from Quincy Jones, who produced Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" album:"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and une... more info

Little Brother Michael Jackson

23:10 on June 25 2009

THE MJ LEGACY

Soul Sides — If the news is indeed true that Michael Jackson has died today, a mere 50 years old, it's hard to greet the news with anything but a mixture of sadness and ambivalence. A... more info

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23:00 on June 25 2009

Jackson dies on the eve of his 'final tour'

The Independent — The sensational, yet tragic life of Michael Jackson, the supremely-gifted pop singer who emerged from childhood stardom to become one of the most influential and infamou... more info

Michael Jackson