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Larry King continued live coverage of the death of Michael Jackson with a special two hour live show, beginning at 12 am ET on Friday, January 26. A rush transcript for the first hour appears below; a transcript of the second hour is forthcoming. Guests during this hour include Smokey Robinson; Sean P. Diddy Combs; Shelley Berger, who managed the Jackson 5; Kenny Rogers; Suzanne De Passe who discovered the Jackson 5; and J.C. Chasez of ‘N Sync.

Named one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone magazine, Annie Lennox shot to fame in the 1980's with the synthpop duo Eurythmics. Today, she continues to perform worldwide and is also an activist for a number of charity causes.  While in Hong Kong to promote HIV and AIDS awareness in Africa, the Scottish singer sits down with CNN's TALK ASIA, she gives her take on the state of the music business, her humanitarian work and her very personal views on relationships.

Larry King spoke to colleagues and friends of Michael Jackson today (9am HKT) about the death of the global music legend. Celine Dion, Cher, American Idol judge Randy Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Donna Summer, and former worldwide chairman and CEO of Sony Music Tommy Mottola shared their memories of the pop music icon. A full rush transcript of CNN's Larry King Live at 9 am HKT tonight appears below. Images are attached for your use.

This special two hour edition of Larry King Live looks at the life and times of Michael Jackson. Hear from colleagues and those close to him about the music legend's influence and legacy.