David Gest has said late pal Michael Jackson was “probably the greatest influence” of his life.
The 56-year-old TV personality was good friends with Michael, who died suddenly at his LA home in June.
Talking about his old friend, David said to the UK’s Times Playlist: “He was probably the greatest influence of my life. We grew up together as kids. I speak to his mother once a week, sometimes twice.
“It’s very hard when a mother buries a son. He could use some foul words when he wanted to make a point – he was like [deep voice]: ‘I want to do this now, David!’
“He was a very strong man – until the Pepsi accident he was in total control. That was the start of the decline, when he burnt his head and had to have all that surgery.”
Source: Splash News
At the NASCAR Pepsi 500 in Fontana, California, Jesse McCartney proved that he was devoid of American pride when the singer forgot an entire verse of the National Anthem, leaving onlookers confused. Who wouldn’t be confused? Apart from the Happy Birthday song, all Americans pretty much have that song ingrained in their heads by the time that they finished kindergarten. I have no doubt that he’s beating himself up over the whole thing. Heck, I bet even non-Americans are embarrassed for him over that whole thing. I wonder how the people at the event truly feel towards Jesse. At least there was no angry mob.
With the upcoming film ‘This is It’ soon to hit theaters on October 28th, Michael Jackson fans got treated to a special treat before that. This past Monday at midnight, the late singer’s official website premiered the King of Pop’s song ‘This is It’, online. The track features vocals by Michael and backup vocals by his brothers. According to reports, the song was recorded during sessions for Michael’s 1991 album ‘Dangerous’. The song will also be featured as two versions on a special two-disc set due out on October 27th, along with some of Michael’s biggest hits. I’ve heard the song and it’s great!