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Fans of pop star Michael Jackson have created tributes throughout the world.
News of his death has spread across the globe, from places such as the Phillipines to the slums of Brazil and again on the streets of Beijing, Paris and Mexico.
Fans have taken to the streets with signs, posters, candles and presents all devoted to the King of Pop.
The man US President Barack Obama described as "a spectacular performer" died on Friday (NZT), aged 50.
One place fans have been flocking to pay those respects is the pavement outside Mann's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
For hours diehard fans refused to budge from the star in the pavement carrying Michael Jackson's name.
Fans from around the world joined in with flowers, some weeping in front of hundreds of cameras crowding on the star's spot in Hollywood.
They have been remembering the black artist who ruled pop from America's entertainment capital to Washington DC.
The House of Representatives observed a moment's silence.
In Jackson's birthplace in Gary Indiana, they are not dwelling on the negatives, instead they are celebrating a remarkable life in the spotlight.
"Hopefully people will remember him for his music and not all the controversy," said one local.
Internet search engines and news sites have reported massive surges in search requests for Jackson related stories while online giant Amazon says Jackson items are dominating sales.
iTunes and other online music providers say his singles and albums account for nearly all of their top ten sales of Friday.
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Post new commentmotukowhai said on 2009-07-08 @ 22:20 NZDT: Report abusive post
"If we looked at mortality as the whole of existence, then the pain, sorrow, failure and short life would be a calamity; but if we look upon life as an eternal thing stretching far into the premortal past and on into the eternal post-death future, then all happenings may be put in proper perspective." Quote by President Spencer W. Kimball. Take your rest now Michael and do so in peace.
Vaai said on 2009-07-08 @ 14:01 NZDT: Report abusive post
REST IN PEACE KING OF THE POP WE LOVE YOU
jaxlino said on 2009-07-08 @ 12:31 NZDT: Report abusive post
the media killed the princess and they did the same thing with Michael, do they have any respect? now Michael can rest and just watch upon his children ..i saw Miss Rowe being pressured by the media and gosh thats how much in your face they are!! they darn right wanna know your business..I know it's their job but they don't need to ruin peoples lives.. michael i have three words for you.. "GO GET EM"
jaxlino said on 2009-07-08 @ 12:22 NZDT: Report abusive post
RIP my friend, and hope you haunt the media stalkers.. they ***** with your life now it's your turn for revenge..sad to say I honestly and personally think he topped himself because of the media on his tail constantly and they let the whole world know his business, we loved his music, his children and his family not his personal indepth life, he was tired and couldn't fight no more, he had a huge debt that no-one gave a toss about, and now hes gone, all the media is like poor michael... whatever!
boyracer said on 2009-07-08 @ 11:00 NZDT: Report abusive post
Some people will always look at the negative side of things! Thats just the way they are. MJ was a VERY talented individual (Not just a singer and dancer), His message is in his songs (which comes from the heart). I was watching the memorial service this morning and thinking to myself how many people he touched on positively and what he means to them. His music will no doubt live on, and people will know in 20+ years who sang his songs!