musicjunky318
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Post by musicjunky318 on Jun 28, 2009 1:11:37 GMT -5
Michael Jackson tributes are the only reason why I'm watching this shitty ass show.
Post all show responses in this thread. It starts at 8 p.m. tonight, Sunday, June 28th.
CNN will have a red-carpet pre-show beginning at 7 p.m. I believe.
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Post by Janhova's Witness on Jun 28, 2009 2:57:57 GMT -5
*CNN* is having a red carpet show? ???
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Post by musicjunky318 on Jun 28, 2009 3:58:40 GMT -5
*CNN* is having a red carpet show? ??? Yup.
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Post by jj99$ - - LeLe on Jun 28, 2009 7:20:14 GMT -5
damn, must watch then.
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Post by Forever ♥ Young on Jun 28, 2009 9:13:08 GMT -5
Cnn and BET in the same sentence is UNBELIEVABLE :o I really hope this tribute isn't sloppy
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Post by SWEET DREAMS on Jun 28, 2009 10:34:50 GMT -5
Entertainers ready Jackson tributes for BET Awards By SANDY COHEN The Associated Press Sunday, June 28, 2009; 1:16 AM LOS ANGELES -- The Shrine Auditorium became an entertainment epicenter Saturday, as performers and organizers prepared for the Sunday's BET Awards show that's being retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson. Black Entertainment Television modified its plans after learning of Jackson's death Thursday. Artists quickly got on board. Some changed their performances to honor Jackson, while others who hadn't intended to attend changed their plans to participate in the first formal celebrity gathering since the passing of the King of Pop. Here's a peek into the preparations: --- HILSON'S SALUTE : Keri Hilson and her eight backup dancers needed a little extra rehearsal time to perfect their routine, which was changed to honor Jackson. The singer-songwriter, who is set to perform a medley of her hits "Turnin' Me On" and "Knock You Down," followed a trio of choreographers as she attempted to master the new moves. The dazzling, dance-filled number starts with Hilson perched on a motorcycle in the middle of a dynamic stage filled with TV screens and neon lights. It ends with Hilson and her dancers hitting Jackson-inspired moves and repeating his name. --- A GOOD SOULJA: Soulja Boy studied Michael Jackson's dance moves when he was a kid, but he won't be busting any out Sunday. "I wanted to, but the song I'm performing is not really a dance song," the 18-year-old rapper said. "I know all the Michael Jackson moves." He plans to perform his latest hit, "Turn My Swag On." Surrounded by pyrotechnics, Soulja Boy opens the song by singing from a bed topped with a blue velvet bedspread in the center of the stage. He'll perform it straight - nothing special to honor Jackson's memory. "I just want to turn it up and do the best I can do," the rapper said. "Michael Jackson, that's a legend. It's hard to live up to what he accomplished." --- PRESS HERE: The media-credentialing tent outside the Shrine Auditorium was quiet Saturday, but it's bound to be bustling Sunday. The awards publicity team is expecting twice as many media outlets as usual. Last-minute requests to cover the show have been rolling in since Thursday. Organizers are also considering lengthening the red carpet - in time and distance - to accommodate additional media and allow show guests ample opportunities to share their thoughts on Jackson's legacy. --- BRING ON THE BLING: The BET Awards gift lounge, produced by GBK, was bustling Saturday as nominees and presenters loaded up on fancy freebies. "Transformers" star Tyrese Gibson, pro basketball player Lisa Leslie and Hilson were among the celebs who perused the offerings, which included diamond watches, headsets, Caribbean vacations and a year's supply of Botox. www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/27/AR2009062702302.html
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Post by Young Money on Jun 28, 2009 10:57:42 GMT -5
CNN is doing a red carpet? LOL
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Post by Baby In a New Dress on Jun 28, 2009 14:02:08 GMT -5
OMG, Everyone is going to be there. It's getting worldwide coverage this year. They better step it up.
That being said, I'm not really looking forward to seeing people doing MJ songs. I'd rather just watch a well-done montage. I usually enjoy tributes, but I'm really not in the mood to see JT and CB do their best MJ imitation. That's all they ever do, anyway.
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Post by jj99$ - - LeLe on Jun 28, 2009 14:02:11 GMT -5
who else is performing coz ill not be tuning in for Soulja boy and Keri(no offense miss keri)
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Post by shaq91 on Jun 28, 2009 14:28:06 GMT -5
who else is performing coz ill not be tuning in for Soulja boy and Keri(no offense miss keri) Kanye West, Maxwell, The Dream, Drake, Beyonce, Keyshia Cole, Fabulous, Ne-Yo, Jay-Z, Mary Mary & more!
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Post by PDC1987 on Jun 28, 2009 14:34:22 GMT -5
Let's hope none of the MJ tributes turn out like this:
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 28, 2009 14:39:12 GMT -5
I have a feeling this is going to be laughably bad.
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Post by shaq91 on Jun 28, 2009 14:57:58 GMT -5
Beyonce, New Edition, Maxwell To Perform Michael Jackson Songs On BET Awards Tribute Bobby Brown will reunite with New Edition to perform a Jackson 5 medley at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles tonight (June 28) to open the BET Awards, part of an extended tribute to Michael Jackson. Other performers scheduled to honor Jackson with performances of his songs include Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo and Maxwell, according to Ron Weisner, the show's producer and a former Jackson representative. "A day and a half ago, we had one show and today we have a whole other show," Weisner told Billboard.com in an exclusive interview during a Sunday afternoon rehearsal. "Overnight, literally, it changed. The show was completely rewritten, we booked additional people -- we're trying to address a very unfortunate situation." The show, which airs on BET at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, has been extended to three and a half hours, the guest list and media requests have swelled considerably and even the red carpet has been extended to accommodate the fans, press and celebrities. "It's something we had to deal with at the very last minute," Weisner said "I wish we didn't have to but its just a fact of life." Other artists previously schedule to perform include Jay-Z, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, Mary Mary, Fabolous, T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz and Tyrese. Also schedule to appear are the O'Jays, Alicia Keys, Wyclef Jean, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henderson, Idris Elba, Sherri Shepherd, Anthony Anderson, Paula Patton, Estelle, LeToya Luckett, Nichelle Nichols, Keke Palmer, Ray J, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, Zoe Saldana and Marlon Wayans. As for rumors that some or all of the Jackson family will appear on the broadcast, Weisner insists nothing has been confirmed. "As far as I know as of this moment, I have not heard from them," he said. "There's lots of rumors, but as we speak I have no knowledge of them being here. It might change. I had a conversation with Janet the other night, and I spoke to LaToya, but I don't know if they're up for being out in public." www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/beyonce-new-edition-maxwell-to-perform-michael-1003988556.story
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Post by Baby In a New Dress on Jun 28, 2009 15:04:30 GMT -5
I have a feeling this is going to be laughably bad. Me too. They should just do a montage. I wanna see a Michael montage. And then they can show ppl in the audience crying. And then I'll cry too. Seeing CB and JT do an MJ imitation will probably just serve to annoy me, because it all seems indulgent and opportunistic.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2009 15:08:43 GMT -5
Not looking forward to the MJ tributes. I want to see Maxwell though.
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Post by bibliotheque on Jun 28, 2009 15:20:02 GMT -5
What time is this on in GMT?
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Post by jamrock16 on Jun 28, 2009 15:53:06 GMT -5
Well considering they had 3 DAYS to prepare something I'm really not expecting something spectacular but I'm sure everyone will do their best with the tributes.
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Post by latoyajackson on Jun 28, 2009 18:15:24 GMT -5
It would be great if LaToya or Janet could appear and speak on behalf of the family.
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Post by Young Money on Jun 28, 2009 18:16:22 GMT -5
Performances so far:
Hurricane Chris - Halle Berry (She's Fine) Dorrough - Walk That Walk Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite New Boyz - You're A Jerk LeToya - Not Anymore
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 28, 2009 18:17:38 GMT -5
Arsenio? Hot ass mess.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 28, 2009 18:30:31 GMT -5
Each performance is worse than the last.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 28, 2009 18:31:11 GMT -5
She looks good.
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Post by Justin. on Jun 28, 2009 18:41:09 GMT -5
Performances so far: Hurricane Chris - Halle Berry (She's Fine) Dorrough - Walk That Walk Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite New Boyz - You're A Jerk LeToya - Not Anymore
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Post by beyoncelover on Jun 28, 2009 19:00:42 GMT -5
I'm excited for the award show tonight.
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Post by Mikal on Jun 28, 2009 19:02:08 GMT -5
WTF @ this opening performance
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Post by Night Senses on Jun 28, 2009 19:02:40 GMT -5
Ugh... Ralph sounds like ass.
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Post by FSUmcIL on Jun 28, 2009 19:02:54 GMT -5
ugh this opening is AWFUL. Who are these people?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jun 28, 2009 19:05:00 GMT -5
A F@CKING MESS! A "HELL NAW, THIS IS WHY YOUR ASS DON'T GOT A CAREER NO MORE, INSANELY DRUNK, NO SINGING" MESS!
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Post by beyoncelover on Jun 28, 2009 19:07:40 GMT -5
A F@CKING MESS! A "HELL NAW, THIS IS WHY YOUR ASS DON'T GOT A CAREER NO MORE, INSANELY DRUNK, NO SINGING" MESS! LOL. I was wondering who those people were too. Yay Jamie Foxx.
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Post by Mikal on Jun 28, 2009 19:08:42 GMT -5
This is like a TRAIN crash...
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