By h

July 2, 2009 12:17 PM | Link to this

In the title of the article it should say too not to.

By overit

July 2, 2009 12:40 PM | Link to this

Michael Jackson is dead? I didn’t know!!! Why hasn’t this been in the news every second of every day since it happened? Sad yes, the man was an icon but let’s all move on please.

By Brian

July 2, 2009 1:44 PM | Link to this

So a child molesting pedophile died? Sorry, not losing any sleep over it.

By Bethany

July 2, 2009 2:16 PM | Link to this

I know he wasn’t the best person people but he was a son, a brother, and a father. Have a little respect at least for that.

By s.s

July 2, 2009 2:28 PM | Link to this

There will never be another star that’s so well known.Even if someone doesn’t care for M.J, they know who he is and guaranteed they know atleast one of his songs.He was a great talent and he’ll never be replaced as far as talent.

By Tutty

July 2, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this

That photo has been on the web since the day he died. They could have got it for free. LOL

By Overitaswell

July 2, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this

I’m with overit, below - tired of hearing about his death. Farrah died the same day, and Billy Mays a couple of days later. Farrah & Billy died from medical conditions that should be brought into the spotlight, but instead they’re overshadowed by the drug-addicted, plastic-surgery-disaster that was Michael Jackson. So of course we have to hear about it incessantly for the next forever. Blah.

By san

July 2, 2009 2:54 PM | Link to this

OK MAG WENT WAY TOO FAR. ARE THEY HOPING THAT THIS MAG WILL SELL IN HOPES TO BECOME A COLLECTORS ITEM OR SOMETHING. SOMEONE SHOULD BE FIRED FOR THIS DECISION. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ‘OK’ MAGAZINE. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TASTEFUL AND CLASSY UP TO NOW. WHO THE HELL IS IN CHARGE? THIS WAS WRONG!! DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A DEAD PERSON’S PIC BEING PUT ON A MAG BEFORE? I CAN’T REMEMBER IT. PRETTY TACKY. I DON’T CARE WHO IT IS. JUST GOES TO PROVE HOW LOW THIS WORLD HAS GOTTEN.

By kim potter

July 2, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this

Were any of you stone throwers there for the alleged molestings? If not, you don’t know that it happened. Michael Jackson’s death was not expected, Farrah had a terminal disease. He is one of the most well loved and undeniable the greatest entertainer that has EVER lived. The next time you are watching t.v. and you don’t want to hear about him, guess what you can do?…turn it off!!!

By Sam

July 2, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this

The media has no respect for the family. This won’t make it any easier on them. The newspaper published a picture of my mother when she died in a car accident while she was still in the car. Totally tasteless and disrepectful.

By Observer

July 2, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this

Brian - if I recall correctly - Michael Jackson was never actually convicted as a child molester OR pedophile. Funny how those people went away when it came to a financial settlement. If my child had been a victim of such an act - I wouldn’t care about the $$$, I would go after that person with every fiber in my being? Coincidence? I think not.

By WhatDidYouSay

July 2, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this

To Overitaswell and like-minded individuals: Does the name LaVena Johnson mean anything to you? No? She is - was a 19 year old US soldier in Iraq. She was raped and acid was poured into her v****a; she was beaten, as evidenced by a swollen lip, black eye and other bruises. A trail of blood indicated that she had left her tent, but does not indicate that she re-entered, despite the fact that she was found dead in her tent, shot in the head with her rifle. The Army says suicide: case closed. Didn’t hear about this? No wonder. This happened at the same time that the drug-addicted, plastic-surgery disaster named Anna Nicole Smith was found dead of a drug overdose. Of the two stories mentioned here, which one do you think is most important? Which one do you think dominated every television station, newspaper, radio, blog, radio station, etc. for weeks? At least Michael Jackson had talent. Even if you don’t like the man, we should at least acknowledge his talent. By the way, James Dean – another drug abuser - died in 1955, and people still gather at his memorial every year on September 30. Are you over that as well!?

By Bon

July 2, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this

hey brian, your so smart.. not really.. he was never convicted on any charges so therefore he isnt a molester.

By J

July 2, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this

Hey overit, Do you have cable? It has been all over the news and on just about every major cable station….especially the music channels; MTV, MTV2 and VH1.

By Janedoe

July 2, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

And what innocent person will settle for millions of dollars?? They would find with every fiber of their being to prove they were innocent…I know I would!!

By Diva

July 2, 2009 6:25 PM | Link to this

Some need to keep comments to themselves. I was taught if you have nothing nice to say dont say nothing at all. Love you Micheal

By Sunya

July 2, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

Hey “San” or rather “lanefamilyhome@msn.com” what’s with the AlL CAPS? Very rude. Need a little attention, there? On the plus side, I was amused that you thought a tabloid magazine was ever “classy and tasteful.”

By jackson fan

July 2, 2009 8:27 PM | Link to this

I think this is very distasteful. Even in Michael’s death,people are trying to make money off of him.That is no way to sell magazines. And Michael was never convicted of any charges. But those a-holes who accused him,took his money all the way to the bank,didn’t they!!

By BUTTERNUTTCRUNH

July 2, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

well i diss AGREE with OVERITASWELL—U ARE JUST MAD CUZ U AINT MICHAEL HE DESERVED ALL THAT SPOTLIGHT…AND HE WASNT A DRUG ADICTED PLASTIC SURGERY DISASTER HE WAS MORE

By Michaella

July 2, 2009 9:02 PM | Link to this

Michael Jackson was a planetary genius who left his impact on the human history.Maybe once a millenium such a phenomenum could happen.He was honest,genuine and generous and offered his heart and soul to the mankind.He was never a child molestor,his innocence made him a victim.Calling him just a ‘musician artist’is so banal,he was in fact the Meaning of Art .

By blueandgoldblues

July 2, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

THIS IS ABONINABLE !!!!! STOP BUYING AND READING ALL TABLOIDS! OK IS NOT OK. IT IS A TABLOID DISGUISED AS A MAGAZINE. THEY SUPPORT THE PAPPARAZZI NAZIS!!!!! LET MR. JACKSON REST IN PEACE. THE REST OF YOU WHO HATE HIM SHUT UP AND READ NEWS THAT IS COMPARATIVELY MORE SUBSTANTIAL TO READ. YOU ARE ALL SICKEWNING!!! GET A LIFE OR MOVE BACK TO THE “HOLLERS!!!!”

By blueandgoldblues

July 2, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

THIS IS ABONINABLE !!!!! STOP BUYING AND READING ALL TABLOIDS! OK IS NOT OK. IT IS A TABLOID DISGUISED AS A MAGAZINE. THEY SUPPORT THE PAPPARAZZI NAZIS!!!!! LET MR. JACKSON REST IN PEACE. THE REST OF YOU WHO HATE HIM SHUT UP AND READ NEWS THAT IS COMPARATIVELY MORE SUBSTANTIAL TO READ. YOU ARE ALL SICKENING!!! GET A LIFE OR MOVE BACK TO THE “HOLLERS!!!!”

By Shannon

July 2, 2009 9:28 PM | Link to this

I’m an aspired journalist and I would never disrespect someone’s family or loved ones that way. Out of all the decent pictures they could’ve put on the cover they bought that one. They could’ve used a pic from his last dance rehearsal as a cover, and then used the pic of him dying/dead for the cover story inside the magazine. I think that would be more respectful.

By B

July 2, 2009 9:48 PM | Link to this

wow, a guy who spent entire life seeking publicity now should be entitled to privacy? I’m thinking not so much. He wanted to be a circus side show, now in death he’s even a bigger freak show. I expect his funeral will hit new lows in bad taste and weirdness.

By Wildwood Flower

July 3, 2009 6:10 AM | Link to this

It is entirely disrespectful to MJ and his family and fans. If I were a magazine distributor I would refuse to carry this issue. Michael was a real, flesh and blood human being. Being a celebrity for 40+ years doesn’t make him any less human or deserving of common decency and dignity in death as well as life.

By Tammy

July 3, 2009 7:08 AM | Link to this

If the magazine went too far with this picture, how is DDN any different in printing it also? Whatever your belief, he is dead. Yes, he was a music icon,father,son,brother. Let the man rest.

By Papa

July 3, 2009 7:28 AM | Link to this

Bon - I need to correct you in your faulty logic. Just because someone does not get convicted of a crime does NOT mean he or she is innocent. It only means they were not “caught”. While the only people to ever know the truth concerning Jackson’s alleged pedophilia are the children “involved”, the fact that Jackson paid off families makes him more than suspect. For a crime of the magnitude of pedophilia, I can think of NO ONE who would pay to make it go away rather than defend your own good name.

By Not a Jackson fan

July 3, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this

20 years ago I could take him or leave him; never did understand what all the fuss was about. THEN…he went totally weird! Still, this picture should not have utilized simply to see a magazine!

By Blog Reader

July 3, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this

WhatDidYouSay, you made an excellent post. I had not heard about LaVena Johnson, but after reading your post I Googled her. What happened to her is despicable, and it appears that the U.S. Army did its level best to cover it up. And yes, I do recall that Anna Nicole Smith’s death was given an immense amount of coverage. It certainly was not commensurate with her talent.

By The Worms

July 3, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this

I just wanted to let all of you know that we look forward to the entombment of Michael Jackson. He is so sweet. Once we pick out the pieces from the numerous plastic surgeries and scar tissue we just know he will be delicious. He was simply a mortal, don’t deify him - we surely won’t.

By LJ

July 3, 2009 10:42 AM | Link to this

A magazine cover, with a dying man plastered across it, is absolutely horrible. What has become of this society? The Jackson family should take legal action against these monsters.

By DEB

July 3, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this

If I see this magazine anywhere I am going to complain. Everyone should do the same. Write letters to this publication. The least that could be done is cover it with brown paper so kids can’t see this. It is over the top and disgusting

By cm

July 3, 2009 2:31 PM | Link to this

Don’t worry people. he’ll be like Elvis, and be seen alive somewhere, forever.

By pelvis inpersonator

July 3, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this

People imitate Elvis…. I guess imitating MJ will be easy..Just buy an ugly plastic mask and put some paint on it and instantly you are MJ!

By Trish

July 3, 2009 4:18 PM | Link to this

Yes, I think it’s disgusting. That they paid a half million dollars for a picture of a dead guy. I can name ten things they could have paid a half million dollars for that would at least be worth it.

By Harold

July 3, 2009 7:22 PM | Link to this

People keep saying, “if I had a child, I would never accept a settlement…” You cannot ascribe one set of morals to the parents of the victims and another to Michael Jackson. I could just as easily say.. “If I had been accused of child molestation, and was innocent, I would never settle out of court” OR “if I were accused of child molestation and was innocent, I would stop having sleep overs with boys” OR “.. I wouldn’t have installed an adult alarm” OR “…I wouldn’t show more interest in strangers boys than my own children” etc, etc. At the very minimum, MJ was a messed up perv who is guilty of emotional abuse to these boys, and most likely a child molester.

By BG

July 4, 2009 5:49 AM | Link to this

Yes the mag is wronge for this, but things like this have been done for many years and will still be done for years to come. So get over it. As far as a mag goes it doesn’t care if it is good or bad but the more that people talk about it the better cause they are getting there name out and that is free advertizment. So the best thing is to just don’t make a big fuss, it will pass as all other bad things do.

By RP McMurphy

July 4, 2009 6:49 AM | Link to this

Mr Jackson is dead and he, unlike many of us, was able to leave his mark upon the world for better or worse. Let us leave him now in peace. It’s over.

By Amos

July 4, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this

I’m sorry his music is gone, but not surprised by the media frenzy. When he created a bizarre a life meant to be documented by the press and public, it’s inevitable that his death would be, too.

By Ron

July 4, 2009 11:35 AM | Link to this

he’s dead let it be. if you don’t want to see his pic on a magazine, don’t look at it. no one seem to mind his pic on a magazine before so why should this one be a problem, just something else to grumble about i guess. disrespectful, yes, but get a life and go on he has(gone on)

By John

July 4, 2009 6:40 PM | Link to this

Druggies are just that, simply druggies and he was no different.

By Marie

July 5, 2009 12:33 AM | Link to this

You people are something else. I believe you racist SOB’s have nothing better to do than try to make yourselves feel better. As far as MJ’s death compared to FF. Who the Fk! was she. Oh, my a Charlies Angel…Big deal, what else did she do??? Not a damn thing. MJ was one of the biggest humanitarians there is today or in the past…and that is a FACT. Furhtermore he is what made music and videos what it is today. Who in the HELL raised a bunch of sorry A losers that have nothing better to do than bad mouth the dead????? Grow up!!!!

By sense

July 5, 2009 12:35 AM | Link to this

The question isn’t why Jackson would settle. The question is what parent would accept a settlement in lieu of conviction for a person who allegedly molested their child? Jackson was never convicted on any counts, but legality, truth, and logic are the enemies of emotional bias. If you think he molested children, you will seek only information that confirms your belief without checking the credibility of the information. If you can find others to agree with you, you will feel pleased with your reasoning. His death is only more sad than others if he was innocent and lived accused. His death is less sad if he was guilty.

By Tom

July 5, 2009 8:11 AM | Link to this

Marie…Farah didn’t molest young boys, so she’s got that going for her.

By DIAMOND JIM

July 5, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

MJ WAS THE BEST EVER HANDS DOWN.THE RACIST MEDIA ALWAYS TRIED TO BELITTLE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, BUT HE WAS NEVER DENIED THE HOLE WORLD LOVES HIM FOREVER PERIOD. NO ONE WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO WHAT HE DID.AMERICA HAS ALWAYS PUT PEOPLE OF COLOR DOWN.SO SICK WITHIN,GOD WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY BELIEVE IT

By Don

July 5, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

Marie get your head out of mj a=s=s only the poor go 2 jail who cares about mj just another dead man ,,,,drugs little boys good he over dosed now the kids can b safe get into the real world not holly wood

By carolinagalnow

July 7, 2009 9:56 PM | Link to this

This is in response to the July 2, 2009, post from “B”. You must be terribly disappointed. The memorial for Michael Jackson was moving and very spritual. Many of people who actually knew Michael Jackson, the person, spoke of his gentleness, kindness, and loving nature towards all people. Hope you can understand on some level, not all people conduct themselves in wordly, physical manner. Mr. Jackson obviously was a man of faith…he had a personal relationship with Jesus and spent his life striving to be like him. Such a blessing he was and what joy his music brings us still.