The Michael Jackson Memorial became the number 1 topic on Twitter and other social media accounts

Millions of fans all around the world tuned in to various media outlets to watch the memorial service of the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Many of them updated their social media accounts as the memorial happened. The public memorial ceremony was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7 at 10 AM.  Several media channels covered the event and broadcasted it around live around the world.   People tweeted and updated their accounts in real time as they share their thoughts and feelings about memorial.  MJ Memorial and #Thankyoumichael became “trending topics” on Twitter.

For many people going on their Twitter became an opportunity to say their last goodbyes to the man who made such an impact on the music industry.  Others went on their social accounts to feel connected to the rest of the world that were all grieving because of the early demise of the pop icon.  Different people had different reasons for going online and sharing their thoughts and feelings.  No matter what their reasons are for taking on their Twitter as they watched the public memorial for the King of Pop, one thing is certain- Michael Jackson dominated the conversations on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, websites and even traditional media.

Even the stars that were personally in the Staples Center to attend the memorial took the time to Tweet and update their accounts to share their experiences with the rest of the world. The memorial service for Michael Jackson was both heart-warming and spiritual even if several stars performed and paid tribute to Michael Jackson.  With Michael’s personal friends sharing to the world what they knew about the man, people couldn’t help but discuss what they learned on Twitter.

Even before the start-studded memorial for the singer, the death of Michael Jackson dominated discussions online and offline.  Almost all traditional media outlets published and aired stories about Michael Jackson, his life, his career and his untimely demise.  Websites and new media also covered Michael’s death extensively. With all the talk about Michael Jackson’s death, people got to know the man behind the music even more.


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