Debra L. Lee , chairman and chief executive officer of Black Entertainment Television , said Jackson 's death both saddened and energized the awards organizers . Even on the red carpet , the talk is about Michael Jackson . This age 50 's show was to recognize musical legacy of soul trio , The O'Jays . Janet Jackson performs in red , leather `` Forever Mine jacket ; does wobbly moonwalk . Michael Jackson : `` My entire family wanted to be here night -- It was just too painful ''
Even on the red carpet , the talk is about Michael Jackson . This age 50 's show was to recognize musical legacy of soul trio , The O'Jays . Janet Jackson performs in red , leather `` Forever Mine jacket ; does wobbly moonwalk . Michael Jackson : `` My entire family wanted to be here night -- It was just too painful ''