MJ thinks Eminem just lost it

Michael Jackson, angry over a ‘‘demeaning and insensitive’’ new Eminem music video that makes light of the child molesta...

Michael Jackson, angry over a ‘‘demeaning and insensitive’’ new Eminem music video that makes light of the child molestation charges against him, on Tuesday asked that networks pull it off air.

Eminem’s Just Lose It shows the rapper, dressed as Jackson, sitting on the edge of a bed as young boys bounce behind him. At another point his nose falls off, a reference to rumours that Jackson has had extensive plastic surgery. The video has already been pulled off the BET cable TV network on Jackson’s request.

‘‘I’m very angry at Eminem’s depiction of me in this video.I feel that it is outrageous and disrespectful. It is one thing to spoof but it is another to be demeaning and insensitive,’’ Jackson said in a radio interview in Los Angeles, according to a transcript provided by his spokeswoman.

Story continues below this ad

‘‘I’ve admired Eminem as (an) artist and was shocked by this. The video was inappropriate and disrespectful to me, my children, my family and the community at large,’’ he said. ‘It is my hope that the other networks will take BET’s lead and pull it.’’

A publicist for Eminem released a brief statement saying ‘‘we are sorry’’ BET chose to take the video off the air. He declined further comment.

Jackson, 46, faces trial in January on a 10-count indictment that charges him with child molestation and conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, unaffected by tariff row, hal unaffected by tariff row, Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk 1A, D K Sunil, Indian express news, current affairs

Fighter engine talks with US are on, unaffected by tariff row: HAL chief

India3 hr ago

HAL Chairman and Managing Director D K Sunil assures that the government's recent order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A is a vote of confidence, despite the delay in delivering the initial order of 83 aircraft. He addresses concerns about the supply chain and negotiations with GE for F414 engines.

View all shorts

Live Blog

PHOTOS