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Good day MJJC! Hope you are all doing well and getting ready for the weekend
Here is your Thursday mentionings...enjoy
Michael Jackson Mentionings
Housemates pass test
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/s...news/article_1425831.php/Housemates_pass_task
The 'Big Brother' housemates have passed this week's shopping task. The group had to perform the iconic zombie dance routine featured in the video for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', with Head of House Rex acting as choreographer and Nicole taking the part of Michael.
“American Idol Live”: Even better than the last time
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/...reeter/entries/2008/08/american_idol_l_6.html
There were no such snores in Cook's set. Like Chikezie did in the opener, your "American Idol" came out there like it was his show, and that's what a star should do. He filmed the crowd, flirted with people in the audience, and pretty much showed the song interpretation skills and vocal dexterity that made him so charming. Of course he did "Time of My Life," the least-annoying "Idol" single in recent memory, and his now-famed version of Chris Cornell's version of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." But it was Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" that raised expectations and the roof. It's a gorgeous song, and Cook did it beautifully — "That's the best I've sung that song!" declared an obviously pleased Cook. He's the real deal.
Former ABC singer loves ‘puffy’ songs
http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/n....html?id=61414866-6f5e-4f61-87b9-fcefec11df53
Fry, who turned 50 in March, joined an elite group - other musicians hitting the half-century mark this year include Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Grandmaster Flash, and fellow Regeneration artist Belinda Carlisle.
50 Candles For Robert Burns Fellowship
http://www.ch9.co.nz/node/9761
Madonna and Michael Jackson aren't the only ones turning the big five this month. 50 candles will also be lit for the University of Otago's Robert Burns Fellowship.
Hip-hop duo Cool Kids to play it old-school cool at Granada
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcon...olkids_0821gl.ART.State.Edition1.4d613b7.html
Who are some of your influences?
I would say Nas, old Michael Jackson, Al Green, James Brown, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z. Slick Rick. I could go on forever, man. I listen to way too much stuff to only be influenced by a certain amount of people.
Law and Disorder 8-21
http://www.independent.com/news/2008/aug/21/law-and-disorder-8-21/
The trial of Peter Jeschke, the former Santa Barbara High School tennis coach accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl on his team, has been pushed back to October as a result of Jeschke switching attorneys. While Santa Barbara attorney Allen Bifano argued for the defense during Jeschke’s preliminary hearing, further proceedings will feature defense lawyer Lara Yerestian, of the Los Angeles law firm Gerragos & Gerragos, best known for representing Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson, and Scott Peterson. (/jeschke821)
Your weekend: Day by day planner
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/ENT04/808210419
Best known as the guitarist for classic rock group Toto, Steve Lukather also has had a successful solo career. In addition, the accomplished guitarist has played on memorable songs, including Michael Jackson's "Beat It," and with notable artists such as Cheap Trick, Chicago, Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley and more
Video killed the radio star...
http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/83192
Let's journey back to a time when MTV = Music Television and the whole concept was to play music videos. Yes kids, before "The Hills", before "Punk'd", before "The Real World", even before "TRL", MTV had this really daring concept: they would play music videos almost non-stop 24 hours a day. A basic hour went something like this: play world premiere video from big name artist, play commercials, come back and hear from VJ (video jockey as opposed to radio's disc jockey), usually with some pointless commentary or attempt to be humorous but failing miserably, before introducing more videos, followed by more commercials. Throw in a brief news report on top headlines in the music world from Kurt Loder (usually something about Madonna or Michael Jackson), and then more commercials followed by more videos. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Pretty simple formula, huh? And check it out – people used to sit around for hours at a time, in a haze of cannabis, watching this stuff. Sometimes MTV would screw with you and throw in a music-themed movie (Purple Rain) or an actual live concert shot by the network for broadcast only on MTV (Journey, David Bowie, .38 Special and Judas Priest were all artists that did MTV-exclusive concerts at the time) and of course a little later down the road, they introduced us to shows such as "Beavis & Butthead" and "MTV Unplugged", but that's enough of a brief history about the channel, let's look at the specific impact some artists/music videos had in the world of music. You look bewildered, Vanessa - do you remember anything from MTV that long ago?
[...]
Now we come to perhaps the biggest video of all time and that would be Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Now while I am no fan of Mike, this video was a 13 minute mini-film directed by John Landis and at the time, was the most expensive video ever made and at one time held the record for the "most successful video ever", selling over 9 million units. Of course it also picked up a Grammy award.
Vanessa: What!? You're not a fan of The King of Pop? That's downright Un-American! I see this is something we're going to have address at a later time…
The Pub’s the hub
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/ENT05/808210423
"We wanted to be the kind of bar that played a great variety of music," Armstrong says. "Anything from Tony Orlando to the Ramones to Michael Jackson to a hip-hop song. We'll even put on Dean Martin's 'That's Amore' and start handing out free pizza sometimes."
Jamaican Usain Bolt breezes to second gold medal within world-record run in 200
http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2008/08/jamaican_usain_bolt_breezes_to.html
"He's bad," said American Shawn Crawford, the defending Olympic champion. "He broke the 100 record, the 200 record. I'm serious, he's bad. He's a bad mamma-jamma. Like Michael Jackson said, 'He's bad.
PS2 songs in PS3 SingStar clarified
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219907
Elsewhere during the conference, Sony unveiled SingStar Vol. 3 featuring the likes of Barry Manilow and Michael Jackson, as well as SingStar Singalong With Disney and SingStar Queen for PS2, and pair of downloadable five-song Queen track packs for SingStar, due to cost EUR 6.99 apiece later this year.
With all due respect to The Artist
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/481762
Last month it was Michael Jackson's Thriller; tonight Prince's Purple Rain will be recreated note for note at the Phoenix Concert Theatre by a band comprised of a dozen local musicians.
Anastacia Is Back With Fourth Studio Album ‘Heavy Rotation’
http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200808/21016468.html
Heavy Rotation, the fourth studio album from Anastacia is due for release on October 27, 2008. Collaborators and producers on the album include: Ne-Yo (Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Usher), Lester Mendez (Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Jennifer Lopez), JR Rotem, (Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Sean Kingston), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue) and Rodney Jerkins (Mary J Blige, Pussy Cat Dolls, Britney, Beyonce, Michael Jackson). With a body of songs that are not just hits, but are empowering anthems, and a direction that has progressed and evolved without abandoning Anastacia's signature sound, Heavy Rotation is set to be Anastacia's most powerful and successful release to date.
Here is your Thursday mentionings...enjoyMichael Jackson Mentionings
Housemates pass test
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/s...news/article_1425831.php/Housemates_pass_task
The 'Big Brother' housemates have passed this week's shopping task. The group had to perform the iconic zombie dance routine featured in the video for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', with Head of House Rex acting as choreographer and Nicole taking the part of Michael.
“American Idol Live”: Even better than the last time
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/...reeter/entries/2008/08/american_idol_l_6.html
There were no such snores in Cook's set. Like Chikezie did in the opener, your "American Idol" came out there like it was his show, and that's what a star should do. He filmed the crowd, flirted with people in the audience, and pretty much showed the song interpretation skills and vocal dexterity that made him so charming. Of course he did "Time of My Life," the least-annoying "Idol" single in recent memory, and his now-famed version of Chris Cornell's version of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." But it was Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" that raised expectations and the roof. It's a gorgeous song, and Cook did it beautifully — "That's the best I've sung that song!" declared an obviously pleased Cook. He's the real deal.
Former ABC singer loves ‘puffy’ songs
http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/n....html?id=61414866-6f5e-4f61-87b9-fcefec11df53
Fry, who turned 50 in March, joined an elite group - other musicians hitting the half-century mark this year include Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Grandmaster Flash, and fellow Regeneration artist Belinda Carlisle.
50 Candles For Robert Burns Fellowship
http://www.ch9.co.nz/node/9761
Madonna and Michael Jackson aren't the only ones turning the big five this month. 50 candles will also be lit for the University of Otago's Robert Burns Fellowship.
Hip-hop duo Cool Kids to play it old-school cool at Granada
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcon...olkids_0821gl.ART.State.Edition1.4d613b7.html
Who are some of your influences?
I would say Nas, old Michael Jackson, Al Green, James Brown, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z. Slick Rick. I could go on forever, man. I listen to way too much stuff to only be influenced by a certain amount of people.
Law and Disorder 8-21
http://www.independent.com/news/2008/aug/21/law-and-disorder-8-21/
The trial of Peter Jeschke, the former Santa Barbara High School tennis coach accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl on his team, has been pushed back to October as a result of Jeschke switching attorneys. While Santa Barbara attorney Allen Bifano argued for the defense during Jeschke’s preliminary hearing, further proceedings will feature defense lawyer Lara Yerestian, of the Los Angeles law firm Gerragos & Gerragos, best known for representing Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson, and Scott Peterson. (/jeschke821)
Your weekend: Day by day planner
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/ENT04/808210419
Best known as the guitarist for classic rock group Toto, Steve Lukather also has had a successful solo career. In addition, the accomplished guitarist has played on memorable songs, including Michael Jackson's "Beat It," and with notable artists such as Cheap Trick, Chicago, Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley and more
Video killed the radio star...
http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/83192
Let's journey back to a time when MTV = Music Television and the whole concept was to play music videos. Yes kids, before "The Hills", before "Punk'd", before "The Real World", even before "TRL", MTV had this really daring concept: they would play music videos almost non-stop 24 hours a day. A basic hour went something like this: play world premiere video from big name artist, play commercials, come back and hear from VJ (video jockey as opposed to radio's disc jockey), usually with some pointless commentary or attempt to be humorous but failing miserably, before introducing more videos, followed by more commercials. Throw in a brief news report on top headlines in the music world from Kurt Loder (usually something about Madonna or Michael Jackson), and then more commercials followed by more videos. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Pretty simple formula, huh? And check it out – people used to sit around for hours at a time, in a haze of cannabis, watching this stuff. Sometimes MTV would screw with you and throw in a music-themed movie (Purple Rain) or an actual live concert shot by the network for broadcast only on MTV (Journey, David Bowie, .38 Special and Judas Priest were all artists that did MTV-exclusive concerts at the time) and of course a little later down the road, they introduced us to shows such as "Beavis & Butthead" and "MTV Unplugged", but that's enough of a brief history about the channel, let's look at the specific impact some artists/music videos had in the world of music. You look bewildered, Vanessa - do you remember anything from MTV that long ago?
[...]
Now we come to perhaps the biggest video of all time and that would be Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Now while I am no fan of Mike, this video was a 13 minute mini-film directed by John Landis and at the time, was the most expensive video ever made and at one time held the record for the "most successful video ever", selling over 9 million units. Of course it also picked up a Grammy award.
Vanessa: What!? You're not a fan of The King of Pop? That's downright Un-American! I see this is something we're going to have address at a later time…
The Pub’s the hub
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/ENT05/808210423
"We wanted to be the kind of bar that played a great variety of music," Armstrong says. "Anything from Tony Orlando to the Ramones to Michael Jackson to a hip-hop song. We'll even put on Dean Martin's 'That's Amore' and start handing out free pizza sometimes."
Jamaican Usain Bolt breezes to second gold medal within world-record run in 200
http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2008/08/jamaican_usain_bolt_breezes_to.html
"He's bad," said American Shawn Crawford, the defending Olympic champion. "He broke the 100 record, the 200 record. I'm serious, he's bad. He's a bad mamma-jamma. Like Michael Jackson said, 'He's bad.
PS2 songs in PS3 SingStar clarified
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219907
Elsewhere during the conference, Sony unveiled SingStar Vol. 3 featuring the likes of Barry Manilow and Michael Jackson, as well as SingStar Singalong With Disney and SingStar Queen for PS2, and pair of downloadable five-song Queen track packs for SingStar, due to cost EUR 6.99 apiece later this year.
With all due respect to The Artist
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/481762
Last month it was Michael Jackson's Thriller; tonight Prince's Purple Rain will be recreated note for note at the Phoenix Concert Theatre by a band comprised of a dozen local musicians.
Anastacia Is Back With Fourth Studio Album ‘Heavy Rotation’
http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200808/21016468.html
Heavy Rotation, the fourth studio album from Anastacia is due for release on October 27, 2008. Collaborators and producers on the album include: Ne-Yo (Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Usher), Lester Mendez (Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Jennifer Lopez), JR Rotem, (Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Sean Kingston), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue) and Rodney Jerkins (Mary J Blige, Pussy Cat Dolls, Britney, Beyonce, Michael Jackson). With a body of songs that are not just hits, but are empowering anthems, and a direction that has progressed and evolved without abandoning Anastacia's signature sound, Heavy Rotation is set to be Anastacia's most powerful and successful release to date.
