After yesterday's more than two hour memorial to Michael Jackson at Los Angles' Staples Center, I find myself thinking about his life and legacy more and more. Mainly because it's virtually impossible to live on this planet and not hear or read about it. The whole thing is getting on my nerves.
Please don't misunderstand. I have great admiration for Michael Jackson. I'm sure he did break boundaries for African Americans and musicians in general. And I do love most of his music. I would even go so far to agree that he's a musical genius and possibly the greatest entertainer who has ever lived. (Do you feel a but coming?)
BUT, what has become of this nation - correction - this WORLD when the news of his death trumps every major news story for almost two weeks AFTER he died? Seriously, the man must be pickled by now. I don't mean that disrespectfully to his memory or his family. I'm sincerely sad for what his family must be going through.
During this terrible time of loss they can't even grieve without being scrutinized by the media. Even the memorial service was held under a media microscope and criticized! I know one could argue that the Jackson family has put themselves out there to be gobbled up by media, fans and generally bored and nosey people. But I have to wonder, when is enough enough? When did we - the public - earn the right to know private and personal information about celebrities? And did celebrities sign up to divulge any and all personal information to pursue a career in showbiz?
This may be the information age, but I for one have had enough.
