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"The shocking news of Michael Jackson&amp;#039;s death has startled us all. This remarkable pop idol has supremely influential not just with other musicians, but with his fan base, too. He effortlessly created trademark dance moves. His timeless voice could transform an average song and make it sound revolutionary. Michael Jackson could simply own the stage with his style and grace. I believe that this is one of the most upsetting points in performance history as the inspiration for some of the most famous performers today is no longer with us. It&amp;#039;s upsetting that Michael had such a bizarre and often tragic personal life, but he always continued to honor the stage with his mesmerizing presence. Several stars such as Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, Britney Spears and Madonna have been mourning this tragic loss to the pop world. Although the legendary Michael Jackson is gone, in some ways he is immortal. Whenever his music is played, many will remember him as one of the most influential artists of all time. What do you think of Michael Jackson&amp;#039;s sudden death? xoxo, Arielle    "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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