“As someone who served as Michael Jackson’s publicist during the 1st child molestation incident, I must confess I am not surprised by today’s tragic news.
Michael has been on an impossibly difficult and often self-destructive journey for years. His talent was unquestionable but so too was his discomfort with the norms of the world.
A human simply can not withstand this level of prolonged stress.”
Michael Levine, former publicist to Michael Jackson.
What sort of sympathy comment is that. Shut up if you can’t say anything nice.
Death does not erase past sins or insanity.
Oh don’t be silly, that only applies to people you don’t like!
DUH!
=P
Hehe. I fully expect people to be honest about the bitch that I was in life after I’ve died…
God will be honest about it.
I think she just said you’re going to hell.
BIZURN.
It’s cool, I’ll see you there Alzaetia.
Speaking ill of the dead is very much NOT acceptable.
RIP, Michael. He might have had some quirks that were by no means admirable, but the man was an artist in every sense of the word.
“Speaking ill of the dead is very much NOT acceptable.”
People do it all the time though… I’m sure you reprimand them as well.
“quirks”??? “QUIRKS”?!?!
He was an alleged child molester. I understand that it was never proven in court, but being accused of child molestation on multiple occasions, admitting on video tape to sharing his bed with young boys, etc. certainly earns a stronger word than “quirks,” in my opinion.
Also: Hitler is dead. Ted Bundy is dead. Jim Jones is dead. People do “speak ill of the dead” when the dead have committed heinous crimes. Child molestation makes that list, at least in my world it does.
Just because he was accused of such things doesn’t mean you should lash out and be hateful HOURS AFTER HE PASSES when other people who are mourning the loss of someone who deeply impacted their lives. I’m not speaking for just myself, but for a lot of people. I just don’t understand how people can be so hateful in times like this. What he was accused of was unethical and wrong, but it doesn’t give anyone the right to be a jackass about his passing.
Alleged but “not guilty” so stfu.
Amen to that
im sorry to whoever doesnt agree , thats your opinion you know.
but
i completely agree with seaKat
thankgod someone who says it straight.
x
Who lashed out?
Since when is pedophilia a ‘quirk’?
some quirks
are you tripping ?
he was a child molesterer , thats not a quirk thats a f**king travisty
yes while i admit he was a brilliant musician but it doesnt excuse the terrible things he did , if a non famous person who was a child molesterer died people would spit on thier grave
but just because he was a famous man that people once loved , its just a case of “oh those kids dont matter, michael jacksons dead boohoo”
god im just mourning the death of his music not him , at the end of the day his music still survives & thats what matters.
I agree with YOU Michelle. 100%! Creativity is a “rare and endangered” species these days. Some may find it hard to see “The forest for the trees”. I can see from what I’ve read that I know you understand. It seems like everyone is looking for somebody else to blame. Don’t let their insecurities about themselves and their lack of perspective get to you. Your time is worth more than that. Focus on the good things in life. Things that make you happy. “It’s not who you are; It’s what you’re doing with what you’ve got!”
What are you even talking about??
The custom of not speaking ill of the dead comes from a fear that the dead will rise against you. I’m not afraid of that.
Every human being who is born will someday die. Not every human being who is born is perfect. Death does not bestow sainthood. It’s a common human experience.
To suggest that somebody wasn’t who they were is a lie.
The publicist who released the offending statement was speaking the truth as he knew it. The statement that he released was less than glowing, but not disrespectful.
I really don’t see the problem.
Totally agree, Alzaetia.
I actually *am* saddened about MJ’s death. I think he was a terribly unhappy person and was tormented for most of his life by personal demons.
I’m also disgusted by people completely glossing over what are, in my opinion, pretty believeable allegations of a sickening crime.
I took offense to Michelle’s term “quirk”. This is not about him wearing a sequinned glove, or being a plastic surgery addict. Those are quirks – eccentricities that hurt no one but himself. Child molestation is far, FAR beyond that level.
Michael Jackson was a tremendous talent and I am saddened that his many personal problems have overshadowed that talent for so many years. But it’s ridiculous to pretend that the last decade or so of his life didn’t happen. And it’s disrespectful to his *victims* to pretend otherwise.
I think it’s deeply disrespectful for Levine to make a statement, when Michael’s family or current publicist haven’t even confirmed his death.
The public know that he was an eccentric character but it’s not necessary to be singled out as the reason for his death.
Wow! What a shitty guy. He better hope these comments don’t cost him clients.
finally. a raw, yet somewhat harsh comment. not saying that i don’t respect people that die, because i do, each and everyone one of them–i believe in all sins being forgiven eventually.
but honestly, even though MJ was a legend, should we just forget the part where he was convicted of child molestations? should we? i personally don’t.
previous generations might have known him to be spectacular, but my generation knew him to be a pervert.
i’m guessing this levine publicist dude had children of his own and indeed knew the truth about mj, hence the rather innappropriate statement.
no matter what, this dude will get a lot of love from a lot of people and their grievances. but i’m still feeling for that one particular boy and perhaps several other children that went through hell and back just to “please” some sickfuck.
so i say rip, maybe the afterlife wont be so insane for you anymore mj.
Was he convicted?
No he wasn’t.
I agree with Michelle “Speaking ill of the dead is very much NOT acceptable.” At least not hours after he died. not in my book.
just because you have enough money to pay the kids who you abused to say you didnt , doesnt instantly erase what you did.
i believe he did it
if Gary Glitter died would people get as defensive nope i think not
point proven.
i don’t believe in 12 people telling me “innocent” or “guilty”. only a higher power or god, whichever you choose to believe in, only knows what happened (not including mj and supposed victims). however, i am astounded by mj’s troubling childhood and abnormal lifestyle which may have lead him to do such grotesque things. of course im only human and will never know if he was indeed innocent or guilty, and if i’m wrong forgive me. however, i feel as though the evidence against him about the molestation case was too strong, and hence, here’s my say.
i’m sorry if my opinions are harsh. i’m sorry if people may think that it’s negative, disrespectfucl, and inappropriate. like i said i do have respect for the dead, and i sincerely wish that he finds peace in the afterlife because god knows that even though he was famous and an icon on earth, he’s only human and did indeed deserve a quiet life.
I’m confused. Why do you respect each and ever person who dies? Do you respect them for dying? Or do you respect who they were before they died? Does that mean you respect each and every person who is alive?
I think he was trying to say something along the lines of “may his soul finally rest in peace”
No doubt a lot of ugly stuff will come out about MJ but it can wait for a week or so.
You know what? If my child was sexually abused, no way IN HELL would I accept ANY amount of money to not prosecute. Either A) Those families both lied their asses off for a payday or B)Those families both lies their asses off for a payday.
Leave the man rest in peace. He did nothing to you.
The kid to accuse him of sexual molestation the 2nd time around had a history of lying. Him and his brother had accused a security guard and a few others of molesting them.
And I agree with you, if it was my child, I would want justice. And I definitely wouldn’t allow my kid to stay at the house of someone who had ben accused of it before, regardless if it was proven or not. I am that protective.
I am shocked about Michaels death, I did not believe the headline at first. Truly sad, he has been through a rollercoaster of his life, from allegations about molestation to money problems and his personal life. I wish people would get past his problems and recognize what he has done for MUSIC. Michael is amazing, He has survived through the cruelest beating by the media scrutinizing his appearance and family and everything!. I really admire how dedicated he was to his craft! his fans truly loved him and were there by his side no matter what, and he treated them with the utmost respect in return.
I send my condolences to his children and family.
and also to those people that are still ragging on about those ‘allegations’. SHUT UP! and let the man rest in PEACE!
Unforgivable, this piece of shit is unforgivable.
the publicist…
R.I.P King of Pop Michael Jackson
May he rest in peace.
We all are going to miss him.
He’ll live in our hearts forever.
i’m still shocked! i remember getting the thriller albunm for christmas when i was a little girl, i was soooo HAPPY! we listened to all of it all the time and danced the thriller song! man this is sad, still hard to beleive! RIP MJ!!!!!
I know a person who worked for a law firm that handled MJ’s pay outs to his pedophilia victims, there were many, 10 of them were for 10 million dollars, and there were many more, the one case that got him arrested was 20 million dollars for no testimoney, he was a child molester who bought children he is quite possibly molesting for years, I know this is going to upset people but this person knew what he was and was sickened to their core by what they learned.
He may have had talent but he was a pedophile, and at the end of day no matter what his music contributions are, he left a trail of broken children and was unapologetic for what he did, as long as the money held out he performed sex acts on children – why would we expect he didn’t abuse his own kids? He did and my hope for them is that they are places in a good safe home and get the help they must need by now. don’t cry for him, he doesn’t deserve your tears, he should have died in prison.
“I know a person who”… yeah, exactly. Never heard a line like this from an anonymous poster on the internet with nothing to back it up.
BTW, 10 were for exactly 10 million dollars each? Nice round figures there. I guess that was some sort of class action settlement?
I know a person who worked for a law firm that handled MJ’s pay outs to his pedophilia victims, there were many, 10 of them were for 10 million dollars, and there were many more, the one case that got him arrested was 20 million dollars for no testimony, he was a child molester who bought children he is quite possibly molesting for years, I know this is going to upset people but this person knew what he was and was sickened to their core by what they learned.
He may have had talent but he was a pedophile, and at the end of day no matter what his music contributions are, he left a trail of broken children and was unapologetic for what he did, as long as the money held out he performed sex acts on children – why would we expect he didn’t abuse his own kids? He did and my hope for them is that they are places in a good safe home and get the help they must need by now. don’t cry for him, he doesn’t deserve your tears, he should have died in prison.
“Michael Jackson was, and always will be, a creative genius.
His inspiration and love, as seen through his music, has made a tremendous contribution to our generation, and to our future generations as well.
May he always be remembered for his unselfish sharing, caring, happiness, and reverence that he has depicted in his songs, which he so lovingly, and unconditionally, shared with us all.”
Why many celebs and certified wierdo’s should not adopt or be allowed to raise children.