Remembering Michael Jackson: The King of Pop Dead at 50

When the news broke yesterday that Michael Jackson had been rushed to the hospital suffering cardiac arrest the news outlets were quick to jump the gun on this story. In the world of websites and online news, it is all about driving traffic to your website; and as news of the passing of Jackson, the world turned to the internet for details. I was reluctant to run anything at first. I wanted the news to sink in a little more than it unfortunately had. What do you say when arguably the most famous musician in the modern era dies? How do you report that? There is no need to report it. There is no need to give details surrounding his death. Everything is speculation and most media reports are anxious to jump the gun in order to have the first scoop of details. TMZ was the first to report that Jackson had indeed died. All other media outlets had only confirmed he was rushed to the hospital. By now everyone has read what happened. By now the news has spread the world like a rapid wild fire. So what do we do as fans, and most importantly, as human beings? We remember the legacy this man left behind. That is how we honor him. That is how we should remember him. That is what we will do on this site.

We are by no means a gossip site. When the news broke yesterday I was in the mix of Twitter, Facebook, CNN, and TMZ. The gossip sites were quick to jump the gun and report that Jackson had died. Other sites were reluctant to report that information because there had been no confirmation by the hospital. Unfortunately, in today’s media circus, and who knew that circus better than MJ, we all want to be the first to know everything and anything. The media is so saturated with celebrity gossip that we forget the most important thing of all and that is the life this man left behind. Everyone wants to focus on the scandal, the previous allegations, and the more than odd lifestyle he lived.

I would just like to take this time to open up a discussion about Michael. Let’s keep it clean and positive. The man left behind a legacy which transcends generations. The media will take this and run with it for the sake of ratings. We do not want to exploit, but instead remember. What was your favorite Michael Jackson song? How old were you when you first heard an MJ song? Share with us your thoughts, memories, and experiences. We would love to hear them. If you would like to see a great photo series of MJ head over to LA Times and check it out.

Typically this website focuses on movie news. We do not usually go into details concerning music, but let’s be honest here. This site is more than movies, comics, and reviews. It is a showcase for popular culture. And what is more relevant to popular culture than the King himself?

R.I.P MJ – You will be missed by many.