Watching unfolding news and speculation online about whether Michael Jackson has died
Saw people saying how tragic it was on Twitter about 20 mins ago
Checked out news sites BBC and CNN and all they said was that he had been rushed to hospital not breathing
Ustream claimed live coverage - "Ustream Michael Jackson passes away- live coverage-
www.ustream.tv"
But too many people on the Ustream site made streaming freeze
Many in Twitterverse claiming he's dead and posting RIP etc
Michael Jackson taken to hospital
bit.lyInteresting to see difference between professional journalists and social media observers.
Journos cautious until facts confirmed
Journos use terms like "reports"/ "reported". Cautious tone. BBC report what other news agencies said. But "no independent confirmation"
CNN reporting Jackson in coma. BBC "not clear what the position is"
Live BBC online stream now filling time with review of Michael Jackson's career while waiting for more news
LA Times reported Jackson dead but BBC don't believe them. They want "independent confirmation"
Is LA Times less reputable than BBC?
Perhaps that's why the world tends to believe BBC as dependable? They won't say anything till they themselves are absolutely sure
This is a fascinating object lesson in why we need real journos
Fans gathering outside hospital
TMZ and LA Times apparently have inside line to hospital staff, say BBC
BBC careful to emphasise TMZ and LA Times very respected
Assoc Press also now reporting Jackson dead
BBC still not committing
Hospital wouldn't give info to BBC
Anyone else out there have any views?
Yes, coma seems a certainty
BBC just confirming he's dead
BBC: "We can now confirm..."
BBC: we have confirmaiton now he has died aged 50
Is news true and 100% only when BBC confirms it?
BBC: rumours spreading before confirmation due to Twitter & social media
So even while we're watching BBC, they are watching us
RIP Michael Jackson
Yes, BBC has confirmed he's dead
BBC live stream
news.bbc.co.ukI'm now closing this live blogging feed. Thanks to everyone who has been watching and adding comments. My condolences to Michael Jackson's family, friends & fans
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