Hollywood Weekly Invites MJ Fans to Celebrate his Life, Legacy and Music in a Special Tribute to the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson

Like the world, we are still shocked and sadden by the untimely death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. It’s still strange speaking in past tense about a person I personally admired and later covered during the Sony Wars, and again throughout his musical career. Michael we will miss you!

As publisher of the Hollywood Weekly, I wish to invite MJ fans to send us your letters of tribute. Jackson Publishing will in turn will seek to publish each letter received, as we all seek solace and hopefully peace with the news of his passing that has taken a piece of each of us. Once completed, this special edition of the Hollywood Weekly will be sent to Michael’s family, and it hopefully will serve as a testament to the joy and love Michael Jackson brought to his fans from around the world.

Letters may be sent to: editor@jacksonpublishing.com

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