Michael Jackson
“Thriller” To Be Added To The National Film Registry
What an honor! Michael Jackson’s music video “Thriller” has been named for the Library of Congress’ 2009 selections to the National Film registry. According the registry, it is worth being “preserved as cultural, artistic and/or historical treasures for generations to come.” If only Michael Jackson could have seen his work praised in such a way. »
Michael Jackson and Sonic the Hedgehog
So what do the two have in common? As it turns out, M.J. recorded a secret tune for the popular Sega game. He’s not credited, by choice. Evidently he wasn’t happy with the sound quality of the track (the system was no Xbox after all) and asked that his name not be put in... »
M.J. Memorabilia For Sale
For those who are looking for a little something tangible to remember the King of Pop: NEW YORK (Yahoo! News) – The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday. Winning bidder Hoffman Ma of Hong Kong will... »
Evan Chandler Commits Suicide
The news this week is that Evan Chandler has committed suicide. Those who are fans of Michael Jackson will surely recognize him as the father of the first boy who accused M.J. of molesting him back in 1994 – a case that was settled for an incredible 20 million, even though evidence didn’t support... »
Joe Jackson Wants More Of Michael’s Money
Once again M.J.’s father proves what a leech he really is. Ever since Michael’s death, Joe Jackson has been trying to turn a buck on the sensationalism surrounding the deceased pop star. Everything from plugging new CDs to comments about Michael being “worth more dead” – all these occurrences show us that Joe saw... »
Wait..M.J. Had Interview? Now?
Wait, what? KTLA is claiming that they have managed a psychic interview with Michael Jackson. Not only is this silly and preposterous, but is pushing downright offensive. If I was part of the Jackson family, I would most certainly not be happy when I heard this headline. Gustav Turner with the LA Weekly covered this outlandish... »
M.J. “Worth More Dead” Says Father
Yet again Joe Jackson shows us his true sleazy colors. In an interview with Extra, he inevitably steered the conversation to Michael Jackson’s earnings – though more definitively, Michael’s posthumous earnings. “He’s worth more dead than when he was alive,” Joe, 80, tells “Extra” in an interview that airs Thursday night. “I’d rather have him... »
Jackson Makes Third on Forbes “Deleb” List
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Even before the “This Is It” opening, Michael Jackson had earned $90 million in the past year, with most of it coming since his death five months ago. That sizable sum put him third on the Forbes list of dead celebrities making the most money. Jackson earned less than the $350 million that... »
Thriller In 3-D?
CINEMA BLEND – Michael Jackson’s concert documentary This Is It will arrive in theaters next week and it contains more than a few surprises. We talked with the film’s director Kenny Ortega and choreographer/associate producer Travis Payne today, and they revealed that before Jackson died, they filmed brand new versions of Michael’s most well... »
Choreographer Sound Clips – Video
YouTube had this video montage to offer. Michael’s choreographer, Travis Payne, discusses “This Is It!” and his time with M.J. »