Diana Ross -- I'll Be There for MJ's Kids

Diana RossThough she was not at the memorial service today, Diana Ross, who Micheal requested look after his kids in his will if his mother was unable to, released the following statement:

"I am trying to find closure, I want you to know that even though I am not there at the Staples Center. I am there in my heart. I have decided to pause and be silent. This feels right for me. Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, part of the fabric of my life in a way that I can't seem to find words to express. Michael wanted me to be there for his children, and I will be there if they ever they need me. I hope, today brings closure for all those who loved him. Thank you Katherine and Joe for sharing your son with the world and with me. I send my love and condolences to the Jackson family."

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61. I am very very disappointed & shocked that Diana Ross did not make MJ's Memorial. Very selfish to me Diana. Michael loved you like family & you didn't have the decency to show respect to him. The man even named you in his will as a potential guardian of his children if his mom could not do it, and you send a message to be read in your absence. You would have been better of not saying anything. You lost major points 2day as far as I concerned. You missed an opportunity of a lifetime.Everyone was sad no excuses for now being there for the family & for him 2day...

Posted at 1:51AM on Jul 8th 2009 by flacrew

62. Diana Ross your a** should have been there. NOT COOL. He loved you and your a no-show

Posted at 1:22AM on Jul 8th 2009 by T70

63. I am very very disappointed & shocked that Diana Ross did not make MJ's Memorial. Very selfish to me Diana. Michael loved you like family & you didn't have the decency to show respect to him. The man even named you in his will as a potential guardian of his children if his mom could not do it, and you send a message to be read in your absence. You would have been better of not saying anything. You lost major points 2day as far as I concerned. You missed an opportunity of a lifetime.Everyone was sad no excuses for now being there for the family & for him 2day...

Posted at 1:52AM on Jul 8th 2009 by flacrew

64. Diana Ross really should have been there. Thats just BS that you were too overcome with grief plz, ohhh & his family was not. I thought more of her than that. I will never look at her the same again. i hope you were not drunk that's all I can say....

Posted at 1:37AM on Jul 8th 2009 by lawschool

65. SHE NEED TIME TO MOURN SHE WILL SPEAK IN TIME. SHE SENT HER CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY . JUST GIVE HER TIME SHE DID WHAT SHE NEEDED TO DO. HER AND MJ SHARED A SPECIAL BOND THAT NO ONE UNDERSTAND . LETS NOT GO ON THE NEGATIVE !! LETS KEEP IT POSTIVE

Posted at 1:58AM on Jul 8th 2009 by bren

66. Everyone grieves in their own way. Diana has never used Michael for any publicity like I feel so many others have. What a difference from what people have said about her. If she were truly this diva that hogged the spotlight she would have been there. Instead she showed the class and restraint anyone who really looks could see she has had all along. Michael showed sound judgement by picking her to look after his children. All of Diana's kids are fine and adore her. Not many Hollywood legends can say that. For all those who want to criticize whatever mistakes she has made they should think about what their lives would look like under the glare of the spotlight.

Posted at 1:45PM on Jul 8th 2009 by tobeydicaprio

67. Micheal was , is and will be the greatest pop singer in the world. i love jackson

Posted at 2:30AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Rabin Banjara

68. She needs time to mourn thats such BS mourn w/ the family. Hope she wasn't in a drunken stupor. I bet MJ was looking down asking this same question "Where is Diana"?

Posted at 2:53AM on Jul 8th 2009 by flacrew

69. What a bunch of sorry, pathetic losers on this blog. Many of you are guilty of the kind of uninformed, judgmental falsehoods and rumor-mongering that MJ spent his entire life trying to escape, except this time it's aimed at Diana Ross. I find it ironic that in the early 70's Diana Ross was denounced for causing an unwelcome spectacle when she showed up at the funeral for Florence Ballard, her childhood friend and a fellow member of the original Supremes. And now she's being denounced for NOT showing up... and causing a spectacle... at the funeral for Michael Jackson. Does anyone truly think the press wouldn't have swarmed all over her to get comments about her reaction to her inclusion in MJ's will? Doesn't anyone think it was much more respectful to MJ's immediate family, and children, to allow them this moment to grieve together without an unwelcome sideshow? Michael loved Diana, more than any of you will ever know. And any of you who would choose to make such hateful judgements about Diana's decision to grieve, and to celebrate Michael in private, need to consider the myriad of reasons she would have to make that personal decision.

Posted at 3:26AM on Jul 8th 2009 by pacwest

70. She did the right thing! It was a real circus yeasterday... false "friends" and stupid family, act like they loved Michael and supported him - I feel sorrow and grief about Michael children, alny about them /sorry for my English/

Posted at 4:13AM on Jul 8th 2009 by justina

71. Are you kidding, she probably had no idea that Michael mentioned her as backup guardian in his will. She stayed as far away from that place as possible. She wants to distance herself from that family because she knows the grandma is almost 80. She doesn't want the responsibility of three young kids.

Posted at 10:53AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Jody

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Posted at 11:05AM on Jul 8th 2009 by bitgaboott

73. To all those who trashed Diana, I'll come to her denfense right now. Im sure she is greiving in her own way. At least she sent her condolences. She didnt have to do that. Lets get on ELIZABETH TAYLOR who was supposed to be sooo close to him, not only did she not show up, but she didnt even send any condolences. The real deal is, Elizabeth Taylor was probable responsible for allowing him to get those illeagal drugs. Wasnt she pill poppin herself. Elizabeth didnt want to be arested on the spot at the Staple Center! When it all comes out, Elizabeth is goin DOWN!

Posted at 11:18AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Sean

74. WHERE WAS ELIZABETH TAYLOR! SHE DIDNT EVEN SEND ANY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, NOBODY TRASHED HER. I THINK SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALLOWING MICHAEL TO GET THOSE ILLEGAL DRUGS.

Posted at 11:17AM on Jul 8th 2009 by Sean

75. Why would an intelligent woman like Diana Ross turn up for a freak show like that.She must have keeled over when she learnt the contents of that will.No right minded person would want to be associated with a peaodophile and his circus act of a family after the last 10 years of outragious behaviour.Well done Diana,you probably know stories about the Jacksons that will never see the light of day and yours and Elizabeth Taylors no show spoke volumes.

Posted at 12:22PM on Jul 8th 2009 by Paul

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