Touching Speech By Paris Jackson, Daughter Of Michael Jackson

Before the memorial ended, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, the only daughter of the late Michael Jackson, stepped up to the stage with her aunt, Janet Jackson. Janet lowered the microphone for the 11 year old and Paris delivered the most moving speech at the service.

“I just wanted to say,” Paris said as she began to tear up.

“Speak up sweetheart, speak up,” a supportive Janet said, patting the young girl’s shoulder.

“Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine,” she said, choking back tears as she spoke. “I just want to say I love him so much.”

Paris then turned to her aunt who hugged her.

Michael's other children, Prince Michael I, 12, Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket, 7, along with Paris were then led off the Staples Center stage by the family.

I started shedding tears after seeing this.

Family Members Of Micael Jackson Gather At Forest Lawn For Private Viewing

On Monday night, July 06, 2009, family members including La Toya Jackson, gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park or a private viewing of the late Michael Jackson according to KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles.

The family arrived at the park just after sundown where the Michael, who died June 25 at the age of 50, is expected to be buried Tuesday morning. Five news choppers hovered over the grounds for two hours while hundreds of fans gathered outside the west side of the Memorial's Park entrance. Journalists packed the east side.

Forest Lawn traffic was shut down during the afternoon. Only a few cars were spotted entering and exiting the property. Around 9:15 PM Monday evening, a stream of cars exited the grounds. A hearse believed to contain Michael Jackson pulled up to a building near Forest Lawn’s Independence Hall was shown on KCAL not long after the mass of cars leaving.

On Tuesday morning, a memorial will be held to the late Michael Jackson at the Staples center in downtown. Thousands of his fans will gather there for his memorial. Among some of the stars participating will be Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, Jennifer Hudson and Lionel Richie.

I am still in shock as to what happened.

Source: Access Hollywood

Jon & Kate Spend July Fourth Together With Kids

The divorce papers have been filed but that does not stop the parents of eight, Jon & Kate from the show Jon & Kate Plus 8, from spending the holidays with the kids. The two are doing what they promised of focusing on their children.

The family played volleyball and picked blueberries for a cake Kate was baking. Jon was seen lighting up a sparkler. This was planned out before as the two agreed to set aside their differences for the holiday.

"Jon pointed to the July 4 holiday and said, 'What are we going to do about that?'" Kate said. "I absolutely cannot imagine not spending every single holiday with my kids. I don't care what it takes. I will be there."

It is nice that they got together for the kids. I hope they didn't argue during that time.

Source: People.com

Kevin Jonas Getting Hitched!!!

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The oldest of the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas, is engaged. He surprised his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa on Wednesday morning showing up at her doorstep in New Jersey and popping the question. He presented a cushion-cut diamond ring that Jonas designed with Jacob & Co., dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him. Kevin tells People, "She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row."

The couple met in May, 2007 while vacationing with their families in the Bahamas. Before the former hairdresser met Jonas, she did not know who the Jonas Brothers were. Kevin Jonas was the one who wooed her after seeing her walking on the beach with a flower in her hair.

The night before Jonas flew to New Jersey to pop the question, he performed a concert in Vancouver. "It was tough performing last night, knowing that I was going to ask the biggest question in my life to the most amazing girl in the world," he says.

The Jonas family are happy about the news. "Our hearts are filled with joy today and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin has asked Danielle for her hand in marriage," parents Denise and Kevin Jonas Sr. said in a statement to People. "Her answer was yes, and it is such a blessing that she will be joining our family. Kevin and Danielle have not yet set a date. Family is very dear to us, and we hope we have raised Kevin to be a wonderful man and husband. Please join us in our family's celebration and in congratulating Kevin and Danielle. Thank you for all of your support."

The younger brothers Joe and Nick said on their Twitter page: "Congrats big brother.....Dani welcome to the family, we can't wait to have you join us on the road!"

She is the envy of all the female Kevin Jonas fans around the world now.

Source: People.com