Michael Jackson…is there too much coverage?

June 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized

The shocking and untimely passing of “king of pop” Michael Jackson yesterday has captured the world’s attention. But should the media be playing so much into it? The news has knocked Iran, healthcare, S.C. Gov. Sanford and even the death of 1970s icon Farrah Fawcett off of TV screens and Website homepages.

What do you think? Is MJ’s death worth the hype or should media organizations go back to “real” news?

Regardless, rest in peace, Michael Jackson. It’s OBVIOUS you will be missed.

  1. 2 Responses to “Michael Jackson…is there too much coverage?”

  2. By evan on Jul 7, 2009

    Yes, its obvious that M.J. had a serious addiction problem (drugs, surgery, boys) and the anesthesia induced naps probably killed him. Yes he was an amazing performer whos mass appeal sold more records and more pepsi than anyone, ever. But Michael was not a musical genius, he was a super talented dancer / singer who hooked up with an equally talented producer / musician in Quincy Jones. M.J used the massively successful colaborations with Quincy to create so much wealth and fame that he could insulate himself from consequence and reality while still remaining super popular around the world, its insane. And now the insanity that consumed his life follows him in death with the 24/7 Michael Jackson news ticker strewn across cable news updating the world with speculation and rumors disguised as “breaking news”. Im hoping that with the conclusion of the memorial service the news cycle will get back to normal and I can watch CNN without being subjected to Corey Feldmens retrospective on M.J’s life. But I guess if the American media doesn’t get its collective head out of Michaels postumous ass soon theres always the BBC.

  3. By Tony on Jul 11, 2009

    The answer “no” one billion fans in 134 countries would agree Micheal Jackson was the greatest performer of all time. Micheal Jackson was the most loved and respected figure in music history. MJ is the worldâ??s biggest superstar which explains why his untimely death dwarfed every other story. He was known as the “King of Pop” and rightfully so.

    The Guinness World Records has awarded MJ with several certificates from youngest vocalist to top the US singles chart to Most
    successful entertainer of all time. He sold over 750 million records worldwide who has come that close? In his death he broke yet another record Top Ten on Billboards all MJ.
    Micheal Jackson was a musical genus. One of a kind.

    Micheal Jackson also gave money to many people. He gave scholarship money to students attending HBCU and visited soldiers at Walter Reed hospital thanking them for their sacrifice. But that was never mentioned in the media. Oddly MJ didn’t seem to become wacko jacko till he bought The Beatles and Elvis catalog. That’s about the time when he was vilified in the media.

    To bring up allegations on which he was ACQUITTED not only is irrelevant but is slander. It has nothing to do with him being the icon that he is.

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