The 24/7 media coverage of Michael Jackson's death and the aftermath reflects our society's voyeuristic curiosity about a talented and troubled man. The ever-changing twists and turns in the legal maze of custody battles and estate finances amount to reality TV that will go on for a long time. His larger-than-life funeral will no doubt be a cross between a memorial service and a concert/tribute. I wonder if the city of Los Anglees will come to a halt this afternoon. The death of the "King of Pop," the resulting controversey, and the world-wide outpouring of emotion from his fans reminds me of the death of the "King of Rock and Roll." They died young and troubled but their musical legacies live on.


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It was sad, and I'm glad there were people to mourn MJ, but let's face it, the man was whacked. I'm sorry his family will continue to be in the midst of a media frenzy, but it should calm down, and they can get on with their lives.
Edited at 2009-07-08 05:02 am (UTC)