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Fans Remember Michael Jackson TOKYO (Associated Press) -

Michael Jackson fans around the world have been holding vigils, saying prayers and hoping for word on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop.

In Los Angeles last night, the BET Awards turned into a celebration of Jackson's life and work. It also had its somber moments, in particular an appearance by sister Janet Jackson. She said, while the entire family wanted to be at the event, "it was just too painful." She told the audience "Michael is an icon," but for her and her siblings, he's "family" and would "forever live" live in their hearts.

The tributes extended around the globe, with vigils in China, a sing along attended by hundreds in Malaysia and Islamic prayers being said for him in Turkey. Beijing Television is planning a Jackson special later this week and broadcasters elsewhere in Asia expressed interest in taking part in a global tribute.

In the Philippines, the head of the central prison says detainees who shot to global fame with a YouTube video recreating the "Thriller" dance routine in a prison courtyard would also
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