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Check out the Michael Jackson Impersonator Coming to the Polyester Power Hour Party!

Jen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:27:39 +0000

Michael Jackson impersonators come and go, but Jalles Franca, aka ‘MJ the Legend’ is one of the best. He’s performs regularly in Las Vegas AND he’s coming to Lafayette for the 11th Annual Polyester Power Hour Party! Below MJ the Legend sings one of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, “Billie Jean”. Sponsored By: Presented By:

Lady Gaga's Latest Pet Project? Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:47:55 +0000

Lady Gaga appears to have a bit of an obsession with the late, great King of Pop Michael Jackson. Last year, she plunked down some serious coin on 55 items at an auction, promising to archive and care for the pieces of clothing that once belonged to Jackson. Now she wants to take her adoration of Jackson further by helping restore his famed Neverland Ranch, located in California.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:57:48 +0000

The shadow cast by Michael Jacksonâ€™s bizarre personal life and legal troubles may have eclipsed most of his career but it still could not blot out the shining triumph of his song and music video ‘Thriller.’ The surprise blockbuster single, video and album not only drove album sales to record heights but the music video, [...]

Michael Jackson – Freddie Mercury Rare Duets [VIDEOS]

CJ — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:20:14 +0000

Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury recorded a few songs together but they were never released. This evening ‘Entertainment Tonight‘ will feature a story on a couple of unreleased duets between Jackson and Mercury. These songs have been around a while but not many people know about them. There is talk circulating that these may actually [...]

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:19:18 +0000

What Year Was It?

These songs were topping the charts:

'Jack & Diane' (John Cougar)
'Who Can it Be Now?' (Men At Work)
'Up Where We Belong' (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes)

These events were shaping the world:

M.R.I. diagnostic machines are introduced in Britain.
John Belushi, 33, dies of a drug overdose.
Michael Jackson releases his “Thriller” album.

Jackson Family Feud: TJ Jackson Appointed Temporary Guardian of Michael's Children

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:33:32 +0000

The Jackson family feud keeps spiraling out of control. After the weekend drama where matriarch Katherine Jackson was M.I.A., news of an altercation emerged. Now, TJ Jackson, the son of Michael‘s brother Tito, has been named the temporary guardian of Michael’s three kids.

Monday Michael Jackson Dead 3 Years To The Day [VIDEO]

CJ — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:01:26 +0000

This Monday Michael Jackson will have been dead 3 years to the day. Motown signed The Jackson 5 in 1968, 'I Want You Back' jumps to number one and the rest is history. CBS news has put together a timeline of his life with pictures and video.

Hear the Unreleased 'Bad'-Era Michael Jackson Track 'Don't Be Messin' 'Round'

Scott Shetler — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:05:52 +0000

A song called ‘Don’t Be Messin’ ‘Round’ that Michael Jackson considered for four separate albums but never released has finally surfaced. A demo version of the track from 1987 was issued as part of the rollout of new music for the upcoming 25th anniversary edition of Jackson’s ‘Bad’ album.

Michael Jackson's Estate Sued by Singer's 'Former Flame' for $1 Billion [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:17:50 +0000

The estate of the late, great Michael Jackson is being sued for a whopping $1 billion. WTF? Well, a woman named Kimberly Griggs claims that the King of Pop used personal details about her life in his songs and for that, she is owed a cool billion. Not million. Billion.

Listen to Afrojack's Remix of Michael Jackson's 'Bad'

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:30:05 +0000

With the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ album coming up and being re-released as a three-CD, one DVD deluxe set to be titled ‘Bad 25,’ artists all around the world are showing their love for the late and great king of pop. Amid them all one in particular is surely going to stand out and have us dancing for days on end. It’s Dutch music producer and DJ Afrojack‘s remix of the title track, ‘Bad.’

Michael Jackson Included in Pepsi 'Live for Now' Campaign

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:13:01 +0000

Michael Jackson lives on not only in his music, but also on cans of Pepsi.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of his ‘Bad’ album, the soft drink brand has partnered with the King of Pop’s estate for its ‘Live for Now’ campaign, which will feature a whopping one billion special edition Michael Jackson Bad 25 Pepsi cans in addition to iconic music, epic live events and opportunities for fans to access special edition merchandise.

Michael Jackson Saves A Bug During Live Concert [VIDEO]

CJ — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:05:11 +0000

In front of thousands during a live concert in Germany, Michael Jackson saves a bug. Between songs, the King of Pop is talking to and enjoying the crowd when a bug steals the show. Michael asks a security guard to remove it but says, "Do Not Kill It".

Michael Jackson Unreleased Songs + Catalog Penetrated by Hackers

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:30:44 +0000

The Michael Jackson vault has been hacked! The Sony Music archive of Jackson material, including an unreleased collab with will.i.am as well as a recording featuring the late Freddie Mercury of Queen, was compromised by wily computer nerds (or geniuses, depending on your perspective) who illegally downloaded 50,000 digital music files.

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Life With Michael Jackson on 'Ellen' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:03:25 +0000

Paris Jackson was the guest on today’s episode of ‘Ellen.’

It’s the first solo interview for Jackson, who has her first acting role in the upcoming movie ‘Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys.’ In a revealing interview, Paris opens up about what it was like being Michael Jackson’s daughter, what he thought of her going into acting and how she didn’t really understand how famous he actually was.

Man Suing MSNBC Over Michael Jackson Death Interview

Cristin Maher — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:52:26 +0000

Even if Dr. Conrad Murray was looking to capitalize off of his story concerning Michael Jackson‘s death, one man is claiming he was writing about the pop star’s untimely passing long before the media. In what is surely one of the most twisted and bizarre lawsuits of all time, a man named Everett Watson is looking to sue MSNBC over an interview with Conrad Murray after the death of Michael Jackson. Watson has cited copyright infringement as the offense, since he was working on writing a movie called ‘Murder of Michael Jackson: The Perfect Murder.’

Dr. Conrad Murray Sentenced To Four Years

JayCee — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:25:33 +0000

Dr. Conrad Murray, convicted in the death of Michael Jackson, was sentenced to four years in prison today, according to MSNBC.com

Watch the 'Michael Jackson: The Immortal' Tour Video

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:07:39 +0000

Five years ago, Cirque du Soleil took the music of the Beatles and turned it into ‘Love,’ a smash multimedia hit that blended the troupe’s trademark dancing skill with state-of-the-art production and newly remixed versions of songs the world knows by heart. Now they’re doing it again with another beloved icon, Michael Jackson, and the result is ‘Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.’

Michael Jackson's Death Bed Up for Sale

Scott Shetler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:30:01 +0000

Disturbing, but true: The bed that Michael Jackson died in is up for sale. TMZ says the queen-size bed is one of several items from Jackson’s home that will be available in a December auction.

Former Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Put on Suicide Watch

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:42:16 +0000

Now that a guilty verdict has been handed down in the case of Dr. Conrad Murray, who was accused of involuntary manslaughter regarding his patient Michael Jackson, the doctor has been remanded to custody and was promptly placed on suicide watch in the L.A. County Jail while he awaits sentencing. Murray’s sentencing is slated for Nov. 29.

Jury Announces Conrad Murray's Verdict in Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:00:34 +0000

The verdict in the Michael Jackson case is in. The jury convicted Dr. Conrad Murray on charges of involuntary manslaughter, meaning he was found guilty of the charges against him. All 12 members of the jury found Murray guilty, and he now faces up to four years in jail and the loss of his medical license.