The Michael Jackson Fan Club

(11-01-2008) According to www.michaeljackson.com, Michael is the latest recipient of a BET Honors special.  The show will reportedly feature a large segment on Thriller.

The 2008 BET Honors will be taped on January 12, 2008 starting 7pm at the Warner Theatre in Washington, USA. The show will feature as key guests of honor Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Janice Bryant Howroyd, Richard Parsons, Maxine Waters, and Cornel West. John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Wyclef Jean are also expected to appear.

Debra Lee, chairman and CEO of BET Networks, said via statement:

“We are thrilled to pay tribute to the thinkers, trailblazers and trendsetters whose accomplishments serve as inspirations for current and future generations. Each of these remarkable individuals has made significant contributions to the Black community and American culture overall, and BET Networks is proud to recognize them through this very special, new tentpole event.”

Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, the program will air on BET (Black Entertainment Television) on February 22, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The Bet Honors celebrate black achievement in business, entertainment, social justice and philanthropy while providing outstanding musical performances that make BET specials deliver huge results.

Source: MJFC / www.michaeljackson.com / http://hiphop.popcrunch.com / www.warnertheatre.com / Reuters / www.bet.com