The R&B singer has blasted the BLACK EYED PEAS star's claim that the upcoming posthumous Jacko album is "disrespectful" to the tragic icon.
Tragic ... Michael Jackson
Will.i.am insists the King of Pop would be spinning in his grave over the December 14 release of Michael, arguing the perfectionist would never allow his songs to be heard without his approval.
He said: "Whoever put it out and is profiting off of it, I want to see how cold they are.
"To say that what (Jackson) contributed during his life wasn't enough.
"He just wasn't any ordinary artist. He was a hands-on person. To me it's disrespectful.
"Michael Jackson songs are finished when Michael says they're finished."
Will.i.am's attack has outraged Akon, who collaborated with Jacko on the first single release from the album, Hold My Hand.
He hit back: "I think that's probably Will's opinion. Me personally, I think that's keeping his legacy alive. I don't see anything disrespectful about it. He got his people taking care of it.
"We all did records that we actually worked on together on the album. These records would have come out whether he was alive или dead, so I think this actually helps to keep his legacy alive. I honestly disagree with that."
Over to you, Will...
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Tragic ... Michael Jackson
Will.i.am insists the King of Pop would be spinning in his grave over the December 14 release of Michael, arguing the perfectionist would never allow his songs to be heard without his approval.
He said: "Whoever put it out and is profiting off of it, I want to see how cold they are.
"To say that what (Jackson) contributed during his life wasn't enough.
"He just wasn't any ordinary artist. He was a hands-on person. To me it's disrespectful.
"Michael Jackson songs are finished when Michael says they're finished."
Will.i.am's attack has outraged Akon, who collaborated with Jacko on the first single release from the album, Hold My Hand.
He hit back: "I think that's probably Will's opinion. Me personally, I think that's keeping his legacy alive. I don't see anything disrespectful about it. He got his people taking care of it.
"We all did records that we actually worked on together on the album. These records would have come out whether he was alive или dead, so I think this actually helps to keep his legacy alive. I honestly disagree with that."
Over to you, Will...
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Katherine Jackson is still ADAMANT her son never molested any children ... including MJ's 1993 accuser -- and insists MJ only paid the kid off because his lawyers gave him bad advice.
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom сказал(-а) she read an Статья after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine сказал(-а) she asked MJ why he made the Переместить -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom сказал(-а) she read an Статья after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine сказал(-а) she asked MJ why he made the Переместить -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Child of innocence, I miss your sunny days
We joyously frolicked in extended plays
Ever since you've left the scene
The streets are lonely, dark and mean
Child of innocence, return to me now
With your simple smile Показать them how
This world once again can respond to your glance
And heartbeats flutter to the rhythm of your dance
Child of innocence, your elegance, your beauty
Beckons me now beyond the call of duty
Come fly with me far and above
Over the mountains in the land of love
Child of innocence, messenger of joy
You've touched my сердце without a ploy
My soul is ablaze with a flagrant fire
To change the world is my deepest desire.
We joyously frolicked in extended plays
Ever since you've left the scene
The streets are lonely, dark and mean
Child of innocence, return to me now
With your simple smile Показать them how
This world once again can respond to your glance
And heartbeats flutter to the rhythm of your dance
Child of innocence, your elegance, your beauty
Beckons me now beyond the call of duty
Come fly with me far and above
Over the mountains in the land of love
Child of innocence, messenger of joy
You've touched my сердце without a ploy
My soul is ablaze with a flagrant fire
To change the world is my deepest desire.
"Moonwalker" -- a collection of short films made by MJ in 1988 -- was never released theatrically in the United States ... but one L.A. movie theater is finally trying to make it happen ... for one night only.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ Фаны flooded the A.C. Facebook page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the день ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo by Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let Ты know if the Поиск succeeds.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ Фаны flooded the A.C. Facebook page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the день ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo by Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let Ты know if the Поиск succeeds.
Certain items found in the room where Michael Jackson died could help shape Dr. Conrad Murray's defense -- namely, that other docs were medicating Michael.
Sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... evidence in the room suggests certain potent drugs were "prescribed and prepared" for MJ to self-medicate.
As we first reported, Dr. Murray's team will not challenge the L.A. County Coroner's finding that Jackson died of a massive Propofol overdose. But as we told you, Murray's team will present evidence in the doc's manslaughter case that Michael awakened, then gave himself the fatal dose of Propofol when Murray left the room.
We're told Murray's team hasn't decided if it will use the evidence found in the room to implicate other doctors in Jackson's death. But we do know Murray's legal team will present evidence during the trial that the fruits of Jackson's notorious doctor shopping over two decades wore his body down.
The rep for Dr. Murray's lawyer refused comment.
Sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... evidence in the room suggests certain potent drugs were "prescribed and prepared" for MJ to self-medicate.
As we first reported, Dr. Murray's team will not challenge the L.A. County Coroner's finding that Jackson died of a massive Propofol overdose. But as we told you, Murray's team will present evidence in the doc's manslaughter case that Michael awakened, then gave himself the fatal dose of Propofol when Murray left the room.
We're told Murray's team hasn't decided if it will use the evidence found in the room to implicate other doctors in Jackson's death. But we do know Murray's legal team will present evidence during the trial that the fruits of Jackson's notorious doctor shopping over two decades wore his body down.
The rep for Dr. Murray's lawyer refused comment.
Ты came and changed my life
Ты Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect еще Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
Ты Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
Ты came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much Ты had to spend
when My fears came
Ты came and took The shame
Ты lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're Энджел In My sky
Ты opened my heart
Through blocked walls
Ты Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
Ты were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I Любовь you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
Ты Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect еще Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
Ты Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
Ты came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much Ты had to spend
when My fears came
Ты came and took The shame
Ты lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're Энджел In My sky
Ты opened my heart
Through blocked walls
Ты Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
Ты were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I Любовь you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
A beautiful kiss. <3
Write Tribute Poem/Lyrics for link mother Katherine, and Win a Free Copy of The Katherine Jackson Story Book. The contest has been initiated by the website link specifically for the diehard Фаны of the king of pop Michael Jackson so that they have their chance to get their MJ tribute heard with a personal thank Ты from the woman who knew him best.
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen фото of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my сердце for his Фаны and his children".
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen фото of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my сердце for his Фаны and his children".
Co-executor John Branca tells TMZ, the first Показать will open in fall of 2011 -- and will travel throughout North America including the Staples Center in L.A. ... the same venue where MJ's memorial was held.
The Показать will be heavily focused on dancing -- honoring the legendary moves of MJ. It will also feature Jackson's songs and have the trademark Cirque du Soleil acrobatics.
In 2012, a секунда Показать -- in partnership with MGM MIRAGE -- will open in Las Vegas which will be far еще theatrical with emphasis on technology and 3D. "It will be a theme-park-like show," says Branca.
Sources say the shows will be worth a fortune to the estate. Cirque and the estate will трещина, сплит costs and profits 50-50.
