MY TAKE ON MICHAEL JACKSON

I haven't bothered to post on the passing of The King, as I wanted to give my thoughts after the memorial service. What with Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and just about every other still-living celebrity scheduled to appear and pay homage, I only thought it more appropriate to express my thoughts at tht time.

But rest assured, I, like most of you have grieved, and I truly miss him.

Stay tuned.

This TIME magazine cover features a Herb Ritts photo of Michael taken during the shoot for the In The Closet video. I consider that photo series to be the best post-80's images of him ever taken, by the way. Just beautiful.



BONUS BEATS:
Meanwhile, last weekend over in London, MADONNA, his closest peer (and let's not forget Prince, people), also gave it up for Mike during the opening night of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.

KILL BILL'S DAVID CARRADINE FOUND DEAD

Not only do I remember actor David Carradine (older brother of Keith and Robert) from the great '70's show Kung Fu, but also as the titular character and star of my all-time favorite movie, Kill Bill.

He was found dead yesterday in a motel room closet in Bangkok. I, however, choose to best remember him as the recipient of The Bride's (Uma Thurman) Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique. R.I.P., Bill.