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    LA children's hospital gets art by Michael Jackson

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sketches by Michael Jackson as well as a signed portrait of the entertainer will decorate the walls of Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

    Jackson's three children — Prince, Paris and Blanket — were on hand Monday to unveil the donated artwork. They include a dozen sketches drawn and signed by Jackson and a photographed portrait of him.

    The works depicting Mickey Mouse, furniture and other objects were donated by Brett Livingstone-Strong, an artist and friend of Jackson's.

    Former "Entertainment Tonight" host Mary Hart, a hospital trustee, arranged the donation. She says the sketches show a different side of Jackson.

    The singer's sister, La Toya Jackson, says she believes the art will bring joy to children at the hospital.

     

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    • Captain_Kirk_1701- A  •  8 mths ago
      I thought Paris and Prince were protective of Blanket, Paris doesn't seem to care, she doesn't even have a hand on his shoulder, that's not being very protective, sure she's alittle older, but it's still not right.
    • MOONBEAM  •  9 mths ago
      Was this donation the chidren's decision?
      • Emily 9 mths ago
        Probably family decision, although it's seems that Mike's kids are generous as he was. GOD BLESS them.
    • Leonardo Been  •  9 mths ago
      AND Michael Jackson was a severe, long-time drug addict by his own choice, and by which he committed suicide in order to escape having to give upcoming concerts (in London) and then he blamed his actual, suicidal drug use on his medical doctor.

      Plus the hidden purpose of his pretended "philanthropy," and his constant vampiring on other artists, makes him totally unfit to set an example for any child.

      In fact asking children to admire him, drives children more sick or Insane, as explained elsewhere.
    • janice  •  9 mths ago
      @Nicky - it's great to see someone of intelligence on here. The "haters" haven't a clue about the truth nor the facts. They have no knowledge of the fact that Janet Arvizo had swindled $150,000 out of JC Penny with claims of sexual abuse by a security guard and that she and her lying son Gavin "admitted under oath" that they fabricated those claims. They also don't know that it was Janet Arvizo who went to jail after the trial because she was a criminal welfare fraud and she got caught. They don't know the Arvizos were a welfare family of drifters and the jury saw video tape of the Arvizos praising Mr. Jackson and thanking him for saving Gavin's life. They also don't know that the police department changed the "dates" on paperwork and planted fingerprints to frame Mr. Jackson and they were caught red-handed in front of the jury. They also don't know that Evan Chandler was caught on audio tape extorting from Mr. Jackson and committed suicide just weeks after Michael died. Ignorance runs rampant when it comes to Michael Jackson. The media accomplished their mission in destroying his reputation with their lies.
      • JB007 9 mths ago
        Ahh, yes; and you moronic MJ fans DO know the truth, right? You were there? I thought not.
      • nicholas 9 mths ago
        As an adult I have a moral responsibilty to hate on those who abuse children......all adults have that responsibility
    • beth  •  9 mths ago
      How the children have grown! Paris is so pretty and the boys are adorable. Bless those children.
      • Jersey Boy 9 mths ago
        Thank you Beth. Its nice to see someone has something nice to say for a change.
      • Emily 9 mths ago
        Thank you from me 2 Beth, and I totally agree with you, Mike's kids are adorable
      • dianna 9 mths ago
        Totally agree!! Have you got your dot at michaeljacksontributeportrait.com? It'a free.....tell your friends
    • Peg  •  9 mths ago
      First of all....have some respect for the dead!!!! Michael adored children because he wanted to make them happy but likely, you filthy souls continue to still would like to cause grief to him but since he is deceased your idiotic comments get passed onto the family & his kids! Rather you believe they are his kids are not is really none of anyones business...Michael said they were & was raising them as such! Anyways, the art is a nice gesture & I hope that by other children & people seeing this they will be pleasently surprised! Thank you Jackson family for spreading Michaels love! Hatters go away...your comments are likely stupid like you!
      • don 9 mths ago
        a pedophile artist's work in a children's hospital....SICK! SICK! SICK!
    • michael  •  9 mths ago
      Oh come on everybody why so critical? They just wanted to give him an award because in life he touched so many children.
    • PatriciaF  •  9 mths ago
      It was never proven that he molested children. But was found that the lies were told to get money. I feel these picture are where they should be because Michael was a child himself. He never had a childhood and found freedom being with children. So let the past go and let him rest in peace.
    • Judy  •  9 mths ago
      So happy for you and your family regarding Michael's art, LaToya :) The kids look great! Wish Michael were still with us to see this.
    • Leonardo Been  •  9 mths ago
      The PURPOSE of Michael Jackson's "philanthropy" is, in order to snoop on the children's Life Energy - so that the children will not (be able to) object to him.
      '
      see further research: 'Famous American Life Energy Vampires' - Unsuspected Of Destroying Your Emotional Integrity
    • janice  •  9 mths ago
      do you have any idea how ignorant you sound when you call Michael Jackson a pedophile? You are nothing more than a media-fed laboratory rat. Thousands of people have read the official trial transcripts and have investigated the cases. It was a total set-up and educated people knew that around the entire globe. That is why there were 100s of people cheering Mr. Jackson on at the courthouse. Legal analysts say that it was a "crime what the media did to Michael Jackson." Having read the transcripts...that is for certain! The two families who accused him are proven liars, thiefs, and extornists from public entities and government entities. Anyway Robert, just wanted to say that your ignorance should be embarrassing to you.
    • Nicky  •  9 mths ago
      To all haters of MJ I hope he haunts you in your sleep because that is just so wrong how you talk so ugly about this man. My goodness he is no longer on this earth and you still feel like he is guilty when he isn't. Seriously you people have nothing better to do with your lives than to belittle him. You are only making him more popular by continuing to talk about him. Love him or hate him he is still the King of Pop. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
    • AH  •  9 mths ago
      People, no matter what you say... These are still his children.... have a little respect for the living....
    • AH  •  9 mths ago
      Wow... the kids have grown up... Prince and Paris look beautiful... and the little one looks like Michael... But for goodness sake - CAN'T someone find his real name... Blanket is one of the most idiotic names...
    • A Yahoo! User  •  9 mths ago
      The hatred in these comments posted are sickening. It's just oozing all over the place. It doesn't cease to amaze me how Michael Jackson haters will even read the articles much less even comment. I guess that shows when a person is unhappy in their in own life what better way to rise up than to put down others with the spewing venom.
    • Emily  •  9 mths ago
      Michael Jackson was talented in every way, a true creator, an artist at heart
      The world lost so much with him leaving, there will be no other like him
      Michael Joseph Jackson you will be missed by generations to come
      Although I wish I had chance to know you personally, I still thank GOD for the opportunity to live in your time, to experience the preciousness of your presence and your gentle spirit...
      Thank you Mike , we will always miss you...
    • AngelaE.  •  9 mths ago
      Michael Jackson WAS NOT their Bio Father.
    • Michael Media  •  9 mths ago
      Here's PROOF Michael was NOT a child molester but he was TARGETED by the Hollywood Elite to destroy him. See this video and asked WHY wasn't Evan Chandler CHARGED with Extortion?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzVBY9WQnok
    • M.O. Schrenk  •  9 mths ago
      Children's hospital, eh? Better not let the kids get too close to those "sketches." Jackson could reach out from beyond the grave to ---
    • Tom  •  9 mths ago
      Unlike everyone else on this post Michael Jackson gave millions of dollars to charities, including children's charities when he was alive and able. According to the the people who were on tour with him the first thing he did when arriving to play in a city was visit children's hospitals and make sure underprivileged children got free tickets to the show. You can check out his philanthropy at snopes.com "Michael Jackson a Passing Fancy". The only people who still think he was guilty of harming kids are people who want to think that. They are almost all "still jealous of Michael Jackson white males". The kids don't have to worry about any of you twits on this post, they'll be rich and famous; you won't.
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