^Michael^

In the days just before his death, Michael Jackson was working harder than he ever had in hopes of staging “the greatest toon on Earth” according to our latest cover story.

Claire Hoffman retraced the pop icon’s final moments for “The Last Days of Michael Jackson” in the latest issue of Rolling Stone, and found that Jackson was well aware of how the public came to perceive him in recent years and that he had fully dedicated himself to a comeback tour that he hoped would erase that perception.

“He wanted people to see his work and not just talk about his lifestyle,” AEG CEO Randy...

If u call out loud
Will it get inside
Through the hart-, hart of your surrender
To your alibis
And u can say the words
Like u understand
But, the power's in believing
So give yourself a chance

'Cause u can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All u need is the will to want it
And uhh, little self-esteem

So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn u 'round
You gotta know when
It's good to go
To get your dreams
Up off the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just
A matter of time
Before your confidence
Will win out
Believe in yourself
No matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you...

With her brief speech, 11-year-old Paris Jackson also shocked the event's organizers, who zei her appearance was not a planned part of Tuesday's star-studded tribute to the "King of Pop" at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

"Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father u could ever imagine," she said, fighting back tears as relatives consoled her.

"And I just want to say that I love him so much," she zei as she burst into tears and sought refuge in the embrace of family members. Watch her emotional goodbye »

For many watching, Paris' appearance marked a rare glimpse of a child who has...