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“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... »
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... »
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. »
Movie Already Topping “Twilight”
Only a week and a half to go until the highly anticipated Jackson film “This Is It” is released! LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Advance sales for “This Is It” look set to make the concert movie starring the late Michael Jackson into one of the hottest tickets of the year. Two weeks ahead of its opening,... »
More Albums On The Way
Even in death Michael manages to make waves. Soon we should be able to listen to two brand new, never-before-heard albums that were recorded before his death. As it’s currently preparing for the big release of the “This Is It” docu-film and the accompanying 2-CD album, the Michael Jackson Estate is also working on the... »
Michael’s Messages
In the days before his death, Michael Jackson had taken to writing Post-It notes and leaving them scattered around his living space. Some of the notes are harmless reminders, but others begin to paint a picture of a mind beginning to fall apart. Were the drugs taking their toll on the pop star? The News... »