Michael Jackson, Aretha Frankline Inducted Into Apollo Hall Of Fame

On June 27th, the 2010 BET Awards will take place in Los Angeles, California. It has just been announced that a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson will take place at the event — two days after the one-year anniversary.

According to Rolling Stone magazine Michael Jackson’s family will be present to witness the tribute at the BET Awards. Jackson’s film This Is It, which documented the performer’s rehearsals for the tour that would have been, has received much acclaim and is nominated for a BET Award in the Best Film category.

June 25th marks the day the king of Pop died. One year ago, the world was shocked by the devastating news that Michael Jackson had died. The news left his family, friends, and his countless fans all over the world reeling, and struggling to comprehend how it could have happened. Many fans are planning to go to Forest Lawn on the 25th to pay their respects to the iconic performer, whom fans continue to mourn.

Given the sadness that is still associated with the loss of Jackson, arguably the greatest entertainer that ever was — it is nice to know that his life will be celebrated through the fans, and by the BET tribute.

This week, Jackson was honoured by being inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin was also inducted.