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| [00:00.00] | Janet Jackson told the audience |
| [00:01.72] | at the Black Entertainment Television Awards |
| [00:03.76] | that the entire Jackson family had wanted to attend the show, |
| [00:07.42] | but it was too painful. |
| [00:09.05] | She said she had been elected to speak on their behalf. |
| [00:11.80] | "I'm going to keep it very short |
| [00:13.48] | but I'd just like to say that |
| [00:14.81] | to you |
| [00:16.69] | Michael is an icon, |
| [00:19.02] | to us |
| [00:20.96] | Michael is family. |
| [00:23.36] | And he will forever live in all of our hearts." |
| [00:29.81] | The actor and singer Jamie Foxx led the celebrity tributes, |
| [00:33.58] | with an upbeat performance. |
| [00:35.67] | He said there was no need to be sad |
| [00:37.55] | and that the night was an opportunity to celebrate the singer's achievements. |