MICHAEL JACKSON 1958-2009

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

Today's blog is going to brief and a look back at the man, the legend, the star...Michael Jackson.

The Memorial was a star studded affair with stars such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Kobe Bryant, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, Brooke Shields, and of course so many more. The entire family was surprisingly in attendance, even MJ's children.

The show itself was from the heart and that was visible on everyone's face. His casket was there as well and it was something that I could not stop staring at. Knowing that one of the greatest people of the world was lying in there was hard to believe.

The performances by all the great stars were incredible, but the last performance of the night involving everyone on stage to help sing "We are the World" followed by "Heal the World" was quite an emotional moment. The latter was actually my favorite song of Michael's. The most heart felt moment of the day went to the cute, brave, adorable Paris. Michael's daughter stood up and gave a tearful good bye to the King that was her father. There was not a dry eye in the place...guaranteed.

The quote of the night went to Reverend Al Sharpton: "To Michael's children - your father was NOT strange. What he went through in his life was strange." This brought the loudest cheer of the night and a minute standing ovation.

If you failed to see the memorial, first you must live in the stone age without the "record" feature on your Rogers box but make sure to keep an eye on MuchMusic who replay shows into the ground for months to come.

The world lost an icon, a humanitarian, a father, brother, son and all around sensitive man who lost his battle with the critics. God bless and R.I.P. Michael Jackson 1958-2009.

Sports Today: - Reports indicate that Andrea Bargnani has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors for 5 years and $50 million.
- Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche has retired after 20 years. We truly have lost one of the best.
- Stick a fork in the Jays...they're DONE!
- Maple Leafs sign Jonas "The Monster" Gustavsson

Quote of the Day: Shaq "David Stern wonders why the league is losing money? We athletes come out here and work hard every night and the ref's try and take over the fucking game" Announcer "Shaq, we're live" Shaq "I don't give a shit." - Shaq O'Neal

Song of the Day: Kid Cudi - Day and Night (remix)

What's on TV Tonight: Check out CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - 9pm et

Thumbs Up: Thumbs up to everyone who watched or attended the Michael Jackson Memorial. It was an emotional and well done service. A great way to say goodbye. PS - I love MJ's daughter...she is so adorable.

Thumbs Down: Thumbs down to Megan Fox. Yesterday she said that she didn't understand Transformers, the story, and didn't do much acting in the films. Shut up, stop whining, take your top off and look good...thank you!

Movie of the Week: Bruno: Delicious Journey's Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt....hahaha the title says it all!

Bar of the Week: ULTRA SUPPER CLUB - Toronto, Canada. Incredible views, celebrity clientele, a great bar and gorgeous people everywhere. If price isn't an issue, check this place out. Spotted: Paris Hilton, David Beckham, The Hills girls, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan and many more.

This Week's - What not to Wear

MEN - Would all the guys wearing flip flops in the downtown core of a city...PLEASE STOP! Flops are for the beach or a casual type of setting, not in a dirty place where you have dirty, sweating feet.

WOMEN - Why in the hell are so many women still wearing black at this time of year? It's summer, sunny and hot, so DO NOT wear black. This is your chance ladies, to glam up, look your best and show off your tan. Colours, dresses, white and being sexy is what summer is all about.