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