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CBS/ January 8, 2011, 11:34 AM

Stars Salute Michael Jackson a Year Later

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2008, file photo, a dust cloud is seen from the Glacier Point overlook during a rock fall that damaged lodging facilities at Curry Village in Yosemite National Park, Calif. Falling boulders are the single biggest force shaping Yosemite Valley, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation?s system of national parks. Now large swaths of popular haunts deemed unsafe are closing as officials acknowledge they knew for more than a decade ago that unsuspecting tourists were being lodged in harm?s way. On Thursday, June 14, 2012, the National Park Service will announce that potential danger from the unstable 3,000-foot-tall slab of granite known as Glacier Point, a picturesque promontory that for decades has provided a dramatic backdrop to park entertainment events, will leave uninhabitable large parts of Yosemite Valley?s most popular lodging areas. (AP Photo/Jim Nichols, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2008, file photo, a dust cloud is seen from the Glacier Point overlook during a rock fall that damaged lodging facilities at Curry Village in Yosemite National Park, Calif. Falling boulders are the single biggest force shaping Yosemite Valley, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation?s system of national parks. Now large swaths of popular haunts deemed unsafe are closing as officials acknowledge they knew for more than a decade ago that unsuspecting tourists were being lodged in harm?s way. On Thursday, June 14, 2012, the National Park Service will announce that potential danger from the unstable 3,000-foot-tall slab of granite known as Glacier Point, a picturesque promontory that for decades has provided a dramatic backdrop to park entertainment events, will leave uninhabitable large parts of Yosemite Valley?s most popular lodging areas. (AP Photo/Jim Nichols, File) / Jim Nichols

From Marc Anthony to Paris Hilton, no matter what genre, entertainers today respect Michael Jackson. A year after his death, Jackson continues to inspire and influence.

Some big names sat down with "The Early Show" to share how the King of Pop continues to endure.

"I think one of the coolest things he told me was never limit yourself; the fact that if people can whistle your songs -- then they can understand it all over the world," said LL Cool J. "No matter what you want to say about him, his career always mattered. You don't sell out a hundred shows in England and all over Europe because you are not relevant."

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Christina Aguilera said, ""I remember going to my high school talent show singing 'The Way You Make Me Feel' and being a huge fan of his album 'Bad.' I know all my dancers wouldn't be behind me dancing if it weren't for that."

"For a generation of people, they grew up with his ascension to stardom, people were affected by him when he was a child and they were affected by him as an adult and so we all kind of grew up with him," said director John Singleton.

"Everybody wanted to be like Michael Jackson. He's just that perfect," said Jennifer Lopez.

Aubrey O'Day observed, "He brought something nobody else did."

"There will never be another Michael Jackson," said Paris Hilton.

"What we didn't lose is his legacy and that incredible catalogue and body of work. We didn't lose any of that. At the press of button, we can still experience the magic," said LL Cool J. "We may have lost the man, but we didn't lose the legacy. The legacy is actually bigger than that one human being. That legacy touched millions."

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sweetpea48-2009 says:
I am nearly 62 years old and have loved Michael Jackson for over 30 years. His talent was genius and will live on forever. For those who have not researched, HE WAS INNOCENT. What a shame that his name was marred by money-grubbing scum. HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME.
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a1helios says:
There are stars superstars then there is Michael Jackson. There will never ever be another showman/musical genius that is Michael jackson. Michael's death left a huge void in the music industry that will never be filled. We miss u Michael. Rest In Peace
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MJTheGreatest says:
Loosers have somuch time on their hands that even though they say here that they don't like Michael Jackson yet, they cannot restrain themselves from peeking at all Michael Jackson news sights and coment!!!HA!HA...
Keep on reading may be this way you will be educated about Michael Jackson The Greatest Artist that ever Walked this Earth. You are obsessed with reading about his every artical anyways right???
You just made a foolish coment and need to be advised if you compare Michael Jackson to Ted Bundy that means Your father is like Adolf Hitler that is what you mean to say?????? ha!ha!!!!!Now go get lost!!!
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MJTheGreatest says:
This page is for Michael Jackson Fans and coments should be from them! why are some obsessed morons still harping on guilt of someone who was clearly found 'NOT GUILTY'... Did you guys followed the same trial??? or was your brain out to lunch when verdict was announced!!!
If you know to read then please spend some time educating yourself on this case to make an educated coment atleast! Get some education before comenting foolishly which is seen around the world and getting your stupid arse kicked - like I am doing now!!!!! YOU ARE GUILTY OF STUPIDITY AND FOOLISH COMENTS>>>GET LOST!!!Michael, You never showed middle fingers to Fools like these like todays artists do and this is what these thugs are asking for to stoop to their bottom feeder levels, Some of them are here on this page and deserve a **** on their faces..Leave that to your fans we will take care of these morons!! RIP Michael L.O.V.U
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DimpleH says:
Michael Jackson will never be forgotten esp by India!
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mlmarie says:
Michael is the Best Entertainer that ever lived! He was an exceptional talent and a kind hearted humanitarian. He gave love, therefore he received love from millions all over the world. Your fans will always love you Michael - forever!

There will never be another Michael Jackson. He will always be the King of Pop and will always be the best - Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
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brian344 says:
Those who still wanna pass judgement even though the man was found innocent, even the FBI investigated. I want those judgemental people who are still talking nonsense kids kids or family members a matter of fact i pray that they get accused of something really bad, ill like to see if they would believe in the system then.


RIP KING.GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME.
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symba45 says:
Michael was certainly the best! Miss you Mike!
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DimpleH says:
@ knucklehead60000.>>> Only in America can a person?s constitutional right to the notion ''innocent till proven guilty'' mean nothing because they happen to be famous.

I bet idiots like you never complained when the blood thirsty media insisted on endlessly covering the Michael Jackson trial back in 2004 on every news network and newspaper, instead of examining the reason for going into war with Iraq! I?d like to know how many of you objected then?

There?s a reason why America stands isolated on so many issues in the world, including its views on Israel. The world embraced and loved Jackson and we understood the meaning of ''innocent until proven guilty''.
But since when have Americans ever been a guiding compass for morality recently anyways?
Keep barking, no one takes you seriously..
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pickaguitar1 says:
RIP Michael




knucklehead60000...you're the sicko. What part of NOT GUILTY do you not get?
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mlmarie replies:
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They'll never get it, coz most people who hate Michael are brainless! They don't have the capacity to comprehend a simple FACT. Michael is INNOCENT, INNOCENT, INNOCENT as declared by court!
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