A screengrab taken on 26 June 2009 shows tweets on the micro-blogging site Twitter in memory of US singer Michael Jackson who died yesterday. Celebrities and stars around the globe paid tribute today to pop icon Michael Jackson, praising his contributions to the world of music as they reeled from the news of his sudden death. The Internet was flooded with electronic tears for Michael Jackson today, with micro-blogging site Twitter notching up hundreds of tributes every minute including many from fellow celebrities. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

A screengrab taken on 26 June 2009 shows tweets on the micro-blogging site Twitter in memory of US singer Michael Jackson who died yesterday. Celebrities and stars around the globe paid tribute today to pop icon Michael Jackson, praising his contributions to the world of music as they reeled from the news of his sudden death. The Internet was flooded with electronic tears for Michael Jackson today, with micro-blogging site Twitter notching up hundreds of tributes every minute including many from fellow celebrities.

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