LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) - Top40 Charts following, brings you the latest statements from celebrities about Michael Jackson:
- Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless"
- Britney Spears: "I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"
- Michael Jackson's first wife Lisa Marie Presley (daughter of Elvis Presley): "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels. Words fail me"
- Martin Scorsese (film director, who worked with Michael Jackson on the Bad video): "Michael Jackson was extraordinary. When we worked together on Bad, I was in awe of his absolute mastery of movement on the one hand, and of the music on the other. Every step he took was absolutely precise and fluid at the same time. It was like watching quicksilver in motion. He was wonderful to work with, an absolute professional at all times, and - it really goes without saying - a true artist. It will be a while before I can get used to the idea that he's no longer with us."
- Quincy Jones: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."
- Lupe Fiasco: "I'm hurt. But I'm celebrating his life and his music. Dancing and crying and dancing in public. Holding heart-to-heart conversations with complete strangers about one of the things, if not the only thing, we share in common, That Is The Legendary MoonWalker Himself. A white guy in a pickup truck pulled alongside me on the expressway and shouted to me, had I heard about Mike?!? It's surreal and it's everywhere!!! Every time I feel like getting sad, one of his songs comes on, and I'm just filled with happiness and start singing and smiling. He was the best to ever do it. Salaams, Peace & Blessings. May Allah have mercy on his soul. We Love You MJ!!!"
- Justin Timberlake: "The world had lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together."
- Eddie Van Halen: "I am really shocked; as Im sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on Beat It back in 83 one of my fondest memories in my career. Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."
- John Mayer: "Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think well mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player. I truly hope he is memorialized as the 83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible Michael Jackson."
- Steven Spielberg: "Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend."
- The Roots ?uestlove: "i know we make light of me never getting sleep and overworking. but ill say that he didnt go in vein. i will do my best to slow down as to not overwork myself to the point in which i cant even enjoy life anymore. im am devastated over this but we all have memories. i just hope that he will get due justice in all the press memorials and whatnot. i know he was mired in controversy the last decade of his life but i think its time we let him rest in peace and learn to separate the ART and the ARTIST. that is the MJ i will forever remember."
- Lil Wayne: "I personally cant believe it. But its more unfortunate for the world of music. My love goes out to his family. A sad day in history, not [just] music."
- Beyonce Knolwes: "This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the King of Pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you, Michael."
- Chris Brown: "Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. My prayers are with his family. Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Hes the greatest the best ever. No one will ever be better."
- The Recording Academy President Neil Portnow: "Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim. A 13-time GRAMMY recipient, Michaels career transcends musical and cultural genres and his contributions will always keep him in our hearts and memories. We are deeply saddened by this tragic news and our hearts go out to his family and to music lovers around the globe who mourn this great loss."
- Diddy: "MJ showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!"
- Slash: "Really sad news about Michael, he was a talent from on high."
- Fall Out Boys Pete Wentz: "I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. if this is true. Rip. The last legend."
- Ne-Yo: "Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music. I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying!! Long live Michael Jackson."
- Usher: "This loss has deeply saddened me, with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire JACKSON family particularly Michaels mother and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer, and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for Him and Im so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer In so many ways he transcended culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled Michael Jackson will never be forgotten."
- Blink-182s Mark Hoppus: "First album i ever bought was thriller. with birthday mone. On cassette. For my brand new sony walkman. truth. rest in peace."
- M.I.A.: "MICHAEL JACKSON the first 2 english words i eva spoke. The future sucx!"
- Wyclef Jean: "I will not be going on TV talking about this, but my memory of Michael was when he came and saw me in the studio, I LOVE MICHAEL."
- Miley Cyrus: "Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings."
- Ludacris: "If it were not for Michael Jackson I would not be where or who I am today. His Music and Legacy will live on Forever. Prayers to the fam. R.I.P."
- Hanson: "We are all is shock to hear that Michael Jackson just died. It is heart breaking to think that we have lost such a musical inspiration."
- Solange Knowles: "Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert. I was only two years old. I fell in love."
- MC Hammer: "I will be mourning my friend, brother, mentor and inspiration.. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him."
- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: "Today, the world has lost one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry. From his performances with the Jackson 5, to the premiere of the moonwalk and Thriller, Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe. Maria and I join all Californians in expressing our shock and sadness over his death and our hearts go out the Jackson family, Michaels children and to his fans worldwide."
