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Michael Jackson News:
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Choose The Tracks On Michael Jackson's 50th Birthday Album!
Michael Jackson turns 50 on August 29 and Sony BMG Music Entertainment, are giving his Australian fans the chance to congratulate Michael and celebrate with him by choosing the track list for Michael's new Australian album release 'King Of Pop'.
As of tomorrow, Saturday 21st June and for the next three weeks, fans will be able to go to www.mj50.com.au and vote for the tracks they want to appear on the 'King Of Pop' album - which will be released on Michael's 50th Birthday on August 29 2008.
They can also leave Michael a birthday wish - a selection of which will be forever immortalized as part of the limited edition album artwork!
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is proud to celebrate Michael's amazing career, with over 200 Million sales worldwide and over four million in Australia. What better way to celebrate this than with a new King Of Pop greatest hits package that uniquely has been voted for by his Australian fans.
In the first Australian fan-driven album of its kind, King of Pop will contain the top 30 tracks chosen from Michael's Australian fans, plus rare tracks from Michael's career and a never before released track plus a brand new "MegaMix" from the legendary Jason Nevins.
'King Of Pop' will be released in two editions. The first is a limited edition digi-pak that will feature selected voters names and messages left by the fans on the www.mj50.com.au site and a special fold-out poster that follows Michael through his illustrious musical career. The second edition will be a standard release of the album without the poster.
Go to www.mj50.com.au
Please follow THIS thread to discuss this news.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/06/michael-jackson-to-thrill-with-tour.html
Michael Jackson To Thrill With Tour?
By Rachel Webster
on June 20, 2008 3:00 PM
People are talking about Michael Jackson, and it’s not because of a scandal at Neverland Ranch. The new word is Jackson may be planning a tour, backed by producer/rapper Swizz Beatz.
“I'm working on this new Michael Jackson sh--," Swizz told MTV.com. "I'm probably gonna be producing his tour and everything.”
MJ has not released a statement about the rumored tour, nor have any dates been released. Thriller 25th Anniversary, Jackson's last album, was released in February of this year by MJJ productions.
The last time Jackson toured was more than 10 years ago during the aptly named HIStory Tour, divided into two legs running from September 1996 to October 1997. The HIStory Tour included 82 shows in 58 cities in 35 countries.
http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20...nt-signature-to-perform-with-michael-jackson/
Britain’s got talent Signature to perform with Michael Jackson
Dance duo Madhu Singh and Suleman Mirza, who are Signature, were the runners up from this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. The pair has now had to put their day jobs on hold; Mirza was a trainee solicitor while Singh worked for PC World. The pair has worked hard on their dance act, and it seems that Britain’s Got Talent has giving them a huge boost.
A few people have now approached Signature; Virgin Media are thought to have offered them a six-figure sum for their Bollywood service. The pair is also in talks with a major retailer for a TV advertising campaign; they have also been booked to perform at a number of corporate events, four of which are being held in Dubai.
Singh and Mirza are most exited about being approached by associates of Michael Jackson. We all know that The King of Pop is planning a world tour at the end of the year, and it looks as though Signature might get to perform with their hero. Madhu has said “’So many young people have come up and said “I voted for you”, and it is even more rewarding when the older people say it. This is like a dream come true and anything more that happens will be a bonus.” Suleman, followed up by saying “It would be incredible if we got to work with Michael Jackson. We got a text from one of his friends which said: “Michael Jackson is aware of you and is looking forward to working with you in the future.”
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/20/batter-catfish-frying-pierres-new-place/
Batter up! Catfish frying at Pierre's new place
By Hector Gutierrez, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 11:41 a.m., June 20, 2008
Lawrence Pierre thought he’d fried his last catfish after closing his namesake supper club in North Capitol Hill five years ago.
But now at 84 years old, he’s trying to reel in loyal Louisiana soul food customers to a new locale a few miles east.
Pierre’s back in the eatery business again, in the Skyland neighborhood, a couple of blocks north of the City Park Municipal Golf Course. A small red-and-yellow sign now sits in the 3400 block of East 28th Avenue: “Pierre’s Now Open.”
The new name: Pierre’s on Madison.
Pierre got rid of his historic club at 2157 Downing St. after 40 years of serving patrons who included Michael Jackson, the late attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. and former NBA star Scottie Pippen. He leased the building to others, letting them use his name to continue the eatery, but that venture was short-lived. Meanwhile, Pierre decided to travel a little more and take up a new venture.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20062008/58/60-seconds-zesh-rehman.html
60 seconds with Zesh Rehman
Eurosport - Fri, 20 Jun 18:00:00 2008
[...]
What is the first record you bought?
Michael Jackson, Thriller. It was on those big discs, what were they called? I must have been six or seven. It was destroyed a long time ago. I've moved house about 10 times since then!
http://www.france24.com/en/20080620-selling-off-bed-linen-grand-paris-hotel
Selling off the bed-linen at grand Paris hotel
by Jean-Francois Guyot
Hundreds of would-be buyers crammed one of Paris' grandest hotels Friday as the Royal Monceau auctioned off its minibars, mirrors, and the rest, ahead of a year-long revamp by star designer Philippe Starck.
[...]
On June 26, select guests are to join a performance-style VIP "Demolition Party" to wreck and smash whatever is left.
Proud of its stylish French ways, the 265-room Royal Monceau, opened in 1928, has played home to many a distinguished guest -- Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, Joseph Kessel, the Aga Khan, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Robert de Niro.
Digital delivery could help Weird Al get topical
The Daily News
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008
As a parodist, "Weird Al" Yankovic notes that "timing is off the essence." So the accordion-playing artist, who in the past has lampooned Star Wars, Michael Jackson, Chamillionaire and Queen, is hoping to use viral tools to keep things even fresher.
http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0618/weezer.html
Weezer - Weezer
Label: Geffen
Year: 2008
Duration: 42 minutes
[...]
The mellow 'Heart Songs' has a light hip-pop feel to it and could be easily adapted to fit the needs of a boy band or pop singer. Another classic Cuomo moment, the lyrics serve as a bio of Cuomo's musical journey from listening to Springsteen, Stevens and Joan Baez as a boy before moving onto Metallica, Judas Priest and Michael Jackson right up until the recording of Weezer's debut. It's a great song and another future single.
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimes....html?id=e385ca08-df05-40e9-8517-e5552c8336d5
Gospel choirs found a harmonizer at four
Shaw sticks to classic R&B and 'music I like'
Adrian Chamberlain, Times Colonist
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008
What: Ryan Shaw
When: Tonight, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Jellyfish Lounge, 1140 Government St.
Tickets: $15
- - -
There's Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and now ... Ryan Shaw.
Ryan who?
This year, neo-soul belter Shaw was nominated for -- but didn't win -- a Grammy in the category of Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for his single, I Am Your Man, from the album This is Ryan Shaw. The song is an Ashford and Simpson composition recorded by The Four Tops in 1972. Shaw's powerful, vocally elastic version -- backed by lush strings and background vocals -- retains all the hallmarks of early '70s soul.
Elsewhere on This is Ryan Shaw, the gifted singer tips his hat to the Jackson 5, Junior Walker, Michael Jackson, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Womack and other soul greats. The album mixes original compositions with obscure fare originally recorded by famous artists.
"I just do music I like, whether it's from 1968 or something I like today, or tomorrow," said Shaw, 27, speaking as he drove to a gig in his adopted home of New York City.
http://www.watoday.com.au/national/onehit-blunders-and-other-classic-memories-20080620-2u94.html
One-hit blunders and other classic memories
[...]
Another completed, rehearsed but never-performed song, to the tune of Michael Jackson's cute Ben, was crafted as a plea from Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan to "Glenn" (Stevens, the Reserve Bank governor).
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23897096-2703,00.html
Israeli-Gaza ceasefire offers time to relax
Martin Chulov, Middle East correspondent | June 21, 2008
[...]
With Michael Jackson-like dance steps, and over-used whistles, the police have kept bystanders entertained and traffic moving since Hamas seized power during elections in January 2006.
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=ad178866-15fe-4ddc-976d-cfa134a7ce4b
Ever-talented Timberlake earns his comedy chops
Former boy-band star endowed with enough talent to tackle lusty French goalie role
Martha Worboy, Canwest News Service
Published: 2:03 am
[...]
Timberlake released his debut solo album Justified in 2002, receiving critical acclaim for his new R&B style after collaborating with mogul hip-hop producer Timbaland and The Neptunes. He had a more complex sound, Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves and an edgier image than his boy band days -- shaving his blond locks for a harder look.
http://starbulletin.com/2008/06/20/features/story02.html
Dancers stepped it up for TV show
By Jason Genegabus
[...]
Q: Does anyone have a favorite episode or performance from Season 1?
CINDY MINOWA: Michael Jackson was probably my favorite, because Michael is a huge hero of mine and to be able to rock it on stage in front of America was definitely an honor for me.
http://news.guelphmercury.com/arts/article/344135
Returning to 'High School'
'High School Musical' sequel starring Jonas Brothers filmed in Ontario's Haliburton region; airs in August
June 20, 2008
Bill Brioux
The Canadian Press
[...]
Naturally, much singing and dancing ensues. The musical numbers have an '80s feel, very "Thriller"-era Michael Jackson. Some of the dialogue is pretty corny ("That is rich but apparently you're not," says one of the cool girls upon learning of Mitchie's deception), but it is hard not to get caught up in the exuberance and good spirits of the production.
http://www.denofgeek.com/games/71311/the_grand_theft_auto_ready_reckoner.html
The Grand Theft Auto ready reckoner
An exhaustive look at the entire GTA series, replete with star ratings. Which is the best, and which should you ignore?
Aaron Birch
[...]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
[...]
Once more the presentation and gloss didn't fail to impress. Not only did the radio stations feature a ton of licensed 80s music (the soundtrack was available on seven CDs!) featuring such artists as Megadeth, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kim Wilde, Ozzy Osbourne, INXS, Michael Jackson Spandau Ballet and many, many more, but voice acting was beefed up no end.
http://www.denverpost.com/movies/ci_9628236
"Mister Lonely" an abstract acquired taste
** 1/2 RATING | COMEDY DRAMA
By Carina Chocano
Los Angeles Times
[...]
In the main story, a Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) living a lonely life in Paris meets a Marilyn Monroe impersonator (Samantha Morton) while performing at a nursing home. Marilyn invites Michael to join the commune for impersonators in the Scottish Highlands where she lives with, among others, her husband, Charlie Chaplin (Denis Lavant), and her daughter, Shirley Temple (Esme Creed- Miles). Michael agrees mainly because he has fallen in love with Marilyn.
http://www.relix.com/Features/Daily_News/Pay-What-You-Want_for_Girl_Talk_200806202988.html
Pay-What-You-Want for Girl Talk
Following in the footsteps of Radiohead, Girl Talk has released his fourth record, Feed the Animals, online in a pay-what-you-want format. For a minimum of $5, Feed the Animals will be available in MP3 or FLAC format. Fans will also have the opportunity to download a single MP3 of the album without track breaks. For a minimum of $10-or-more, fans will get both the abovementioned MP3s or FLACs, as well as a physical CD when it is released this September. Like his breakthrough Night Ripper, Girl Talk samples an eclectic mix of music on his newest release, including material by the Police, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix', Michael Jackson, Rick Ross, Kelly Clarkson, M.I.A., Jay-Z, UGK, Ace of Bass, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Lil Mama, Britney Spears, Hot Chip, Flo Rida, R. Kelly, AC/DC's, Nirvana and even the proto-Pearl Jam group Temple Of The Dog. Girl Talk will appear next at Baton Rouge, LA’s Spanish Moon on July 28.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/arts/music/20keys.html?ref=arts
Raw Emotions, Meticulously Outlined
By JON CARAMANICA
Published: June 20, 2008
[...]
The R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, who opened for Ms. Keys, was similarly challenged. During his set he borrowed shifts, shakes and spins from Michael Jackson; they matched his melodies and arrangements, cribbed from the same pop legend.
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/06/19/news/metro/10414913.txt
Gunfire interrupts peace march
By JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD, Courier Staff Writer
[...]
Hence, 55, sat on his front porch and enjoyed a light breeze, nodding his head to old Michael Jackson songs escaping from an open window in his home.
The sound of gun fire didn't surprise him. Over the years, people have brawled on his front yard, he said, and fired guns just feet from where he sat.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117987777.html?categoryid=18&cs=1
Dodger Stadium stands test of time
Despite faults, ballpark remains major attraction
By ANDREW BARKER
[...]
Although the stadium was designed to maximize the ravine's natural acoustics with a then-cutting-edge sound system (modeled after Teatro alla Scala in Milan), the park didn't hold a live music performance until 1966, when the Beatles played the penultimate leg of what would be their final tour. Since then, the stadium has hosted a number of major concerts, from Bruce Springsteen to Michael Jackson, U2, Elton John and the Police, with Madonna on tap for November.
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/062008/lif_292379225.shtml
Chris Rock said it. We just repeat it.
By The Times-Union
That Chris Rock, he's the funniest $&#*@ in America. Rock brings his outrageous, definitely-not-safe-for-the-kids standup act to the Times-Union Center Wednesday evening. Here are a few of our favorite Rock quotes (or at least our favorite Rock quotes that are suitable for a family newspaper).
[...]
- "Remember when we were young and everybody used to have these arguments about who's better, Michael Jackson or Prince? Prince won!"
http://www.wickedlocal.com/bellingham/fun/x822804171/Nancy-Hall-A-look-at-pops-crazy-collaborations
Nancy Hall: A look at pop's crazy collaborations
By Nancy Hall
Thu Jun 19, 2008, 01:36 PM EDT
A slightly different collaboration is the teaming of Fall Out Boy and John Mayer for a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” This track doesn’t feature both acts singing; instead Mayer accompanies the guys on guitar, rocking it up for their version Wentz said might make Michael “roll in his non-existent grave.” Wentz added it was as easy as asking Mayer if he’d want to take part before the track was created. Though not on any Fall Out Boy or Mayer album, you can hear it on the band’s live DVD, “****: Live in Phoenix.”
Michael Jackson HIStory:
1995 - Michael Jackson's "HIStory: Past, Present And Future Book 1" was released.
1995 - Michael Jackson's video "HIStory On Film" was released.
MJJCommunity News:
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Welcome to the Weekend Edition of MJJC 'news&mentioning' thread.
Remember to check the thread during the weekend for updated news/mentionings.
Michael Jackson News:
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Choose The Tracks On Michael Jackson's 50th Birthday Album!
Michael Jackson turns 50 on August 29 and Sony BMG Music Entertainment, are giving his Australian fans the chance to congratulate Michael and celebrate with him by choosing the track list for Michael's new Australian album release 'King Of Pop'.
As of tomorrow, Saturday 21st June and for the next three weeks, fans will be able to go to www.mj50.com.au and vote for the tracks they want to appear on the 'King Of Pop' album - which will be released on Michael's 50th Birthday on August 29 2008.
They can also leave Michael a birthday wish - a selection of which will be forever immortalized as part of the limited edition album artwork!
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is proud to celebrate Michael's amazing career, with over 200 Million sales worldwide and over four million in Australia. What better way to celebrate this than with a new King Of Pop greatest hits package that uniquely has been voted for by his Australian fans.
In the first Australian fan-driven album of its kind, King of Pop will contain the top 30 tracks chosen from Michael's Australian fans, plus rare tracks from Michael's career and a never before released track plus a brand new "MegaMix" from the legendary Jason Nevins.
'King Of Pop' will be released in two editions. The first is a limited edition digi-pak that will feature selected voters names and messages left by the fans on the www.mj50.com.au site and a special fold-out poster that follows Michael through his illustrious musical career. The second edition will be a standard release of the album without the poster.
Go to www.mj50.com.au
Please follow THIS thread to discuss this news.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/06/michael-jackson-to-thrill-with-tour.html
Michael Jackson To Thrill With Tour?
By Rachel Webster
on June 20, 2008 3:00 PM
People are talking about Michael Jackson, and it’s not because of a scandal at Neverland Ranch. The new word is Jackson may be planning a tour, backed by producer/rapper Swizz Beatz.
“I'm working on this new Michael Jackson sh--," Swizz told MTV.com. "I'm probably gonna be producing his tour and everything.”
MJ has not released a statement about the rumored tour, nor have any dates been released. Thriller 25th Anniversary, Jackson's last album, was released in February of this year by MJJ productions.
The last time Jackson toured was more than 10 years ago during the aptly named HIStory Tour, divided into two legs running from September 1996 to October 1997. The HIStory Tour included 82 shows in 58 cities in 35 countries.
http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20...nt-signature-to-perform-with-michael-jackson/
Britain’s got talent Signature to perform with Michael Jackson
Dance duo Madhu Singh and Suleman Mirza, who are Signature, were the runners up from this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. The pair has now had to put their day jobs on hold; Mirza was a trainee solicitor while Singh worked for PC World. The pair has worked hard on their dance act, and it seems that Britain’s Got Talent has giving them a huge boost.
A few people have now approached Signature; Virgin Media are thought to have offered them a six-figure sum for their Bollywood service. The pair is also in talks with a major retailer for a TV advertising campaign; they have also been booked to perform at a number of corporate events, four of which are being held in Dubai.
Singh and Mirza are most exited about being approached by associates of Michael Jackson. We all know that The King of Pop is planning a world tour at the end of the year, and it looks as though Signature might get to perform with their hero. Madhu has said “’So many young people have come up and said “I voted for you”, and it is even more rewarding when the older people say it. This is like a dream come true and anything more that happens will be a bonus.” Suleman, followed up by saying “It would be incredible if we got to work with Michael Jackson. We got a text from one of his friends which said: “Michael Jackson is aware of you and is looking forward to working with you in the future.”
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/20/batter-catfish-frying-pierres-new-place/
Batter up! Catfish frying at Pierre's new place
By Hector Gutierrez, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 11:41 a.m., June 20, 2008
Lawrence Pierre thought he’d fried his last catfish after closing his namesake supper club in North Capitol Hill five years ago.
But now at 84 years old, he’s trying to reel in loyal Louisiana soul food customers to a new locale a few miles east.
Pierre’s back in the eatery business again, in the Skyland neighborhood, a couple of blocks north of the City Park Municipal Golf Course. A small red-and-yellow sign now sits in the 3400 block of East 28th Avenue: “Pierre’s Now Open.”
The new name: Pierre’s on Madison.
Pierre got rid of his historic club at 2157 Downing St. after 40 years of serving patrons who included Michael Jackson, the late attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. and former NBA star Scottie Pippen. He leased the building to others, letting them use his name to continue the eatery, but that venture was short-lived. Meanwhile, Pierre decided to travel a little more and take up a new venture.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20062008/58/60-seconds-zesh-rehman.html
60 seconds with Zesh Rehman
Eurosport - Fri, 20 Jun 18:00:00 2008
[...]
What is the first record you bought?
Michael Jackson, Thriller. It was on those big discs, what were they called? I must have been six or seven. It was destroyed a long time ago. I've moved house about 10 times since then!
http://www.france24.com/en/20080620-selling-off-bed-linen-grand-paris-hotel
Selling off the bed-linen at grand Paris hotel
by Jean-Francois Guyot
Hundreds of would-be buyers crammed one of Paris' grandest hotels Friday as the Royal Monceau auctioned off its minibars, mirrors, and the rest, ahead of a year-long revamp by star designer Philippe Starck.
[...]
On June 26, select guests are to join a performance-style VIP "Demolition Party" to wreck and smash whatever is left.
Proud of its stylish French ways, the 265-room Royal Monceau, opened in 1928, has played home to many a distinguished guest -- Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, Joseph Kessel, the Aga Khan, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Robert de Niro.
Digital delivery could help Weird Al get topical
The Daily News
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008
As a parodist, "Weird Al" Yankovic notes that "timing is off the essence." So the accordion-playing artist, who in the past has lampooned Star Wars, Michael Jackson, Chamillionaire and Queen, is hoping to use viral tools to keep things even fresher.
http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0618/weezer.html
Weezer - Weezer
Label: Geffen
Year: 2008
Duration: 42 minutes
[...]
The mellow 'Heart Songs' has a light hip-pop feel to it and could be easily adapted to fit the needs of a boy band or pop singer. Another classic Cuomo moment, the lyrics serve as a bio of Cuomo's musical journey from listening to Springsteen, Stevens and Joan Baez as a boy before moving onto Metallica, Judas Priest and Michael Jackson right up until the recording of Weezer's debut. It's a great song and another future single.
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimes....html?id=e385ca08-df05-40e9-8517-e5552c8336d5
Gospel choirs found a harmonizer at four
Shaw sticks to classic R&B and 'music I like'
Adrian Chamberlain, Times Colonist
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008
What: Ryan Shaw
When: Tonight, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Jellyfish Lounge, 1140 Government St.
Tickets: $15
- - -
There's Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and now ... Ryan Shaw.
Ryan who?
This year, neo-soul belter Shaw was nominated for -- but didn't win -- a Grammy in the category of Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for his single, I Am Your Man, from the album This is Ryan Shaw. The song is an Ashford and Simpson composition recorded by The Four Tops in 1972. Shaw's powerful, vocally elastic version -- backed by lush strings and background vocals -- retains all the hallmarks of early '70s soul.
Elsewhere on This is Ryan Shaw, the gifted singer tips his hat to the Jackson 5, Junior Walker, Michael Jackson, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Womack and other soul greats. The album mixes original compositions with obscure fare originally recorded by famous artists.
"I just do music I like, whether it's from 1968 or something I like today, or tomorrow," said Shaw, 27, speaking as he drove to a gig in his adopted home of New York City.
http://www.watoday.com.au/national/onehit-blunders-and-other-classic-memories-20080620-2u94.html
One-hit blunders and other classic memories
[...]
Another completed, rehearsed but never-performed song, to the tune of Michael Jackson's cute Ben, was crafted as a plea from Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan to "Glenn" (Stevens, the Reserve Bank governor).
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23897096-2703,00.html
Israeli-Gaza ceasefire offers time to relax
Martin Chulov, Middle East correspondent | June 21, 2008
[...]
With Michael Jackson-like dance steps, and over-used whistles, the police have kept bystanders entertained and traffic moving since Hamas seized power during elections in January 2006.
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=ad178866-15fe-4ddc-976d-cfa134a7ce4b
Ever-talented Timberlake earns his comedy chops
Former boy-band star endowed with enough talent to tackle lusty French goalie role
Martha Worboy, Canwest News Service
Published: 2:03 am
[...]
Timberlake released his debut solo album Justified in 2002, receiving critical acclaim for his new R&B style after collaborating with mogul hip-hop producer Timbaland and The Neptunes. He had a more complex sound, Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves and an edgier image than his boy band days -- shaving his blond locks for a harder look.
http://starbulletin.com/2008/06/20/features/story02.html
Dancers stepped it up for TV show
By Jason Genegabus
[...]
Q: Does anyone have a favorite episode or performance from Season 1?
CINDY MINOWA: Michael Jackson was probably my favorite, because Michael is a huge hero of mine and to be able to rock it on stage in front of America was definitely an honor for me.
http://news.guelphmercury.com/arts/article/344135
Returning to 'High School'
'High School Musical' sequel starring Jonas Brothers filmed in Ontario's Haliburton region; airs in August
June 20, 2008
Bill Brioux
The Canadian Press
[...]
Naturally, much singing and dancing ensues. The musical numbers have an '80s feel, very "Thriller"-era Michael Jackson. Some of the dialogue is pretty corny ("That is rich but apparently you're not," says one of the cool girls upon learning of Mitchie's deception), but it is hard not to get caught up in the exuberance and good spirits of the production.
http://www.denofgeek.com/games/71311/the_grand_theft_auto_ready_reckoner.html
The Grand Theft Auto ready reckoner
An exhaustive look at the entire GTA series, replete with star ratings. Which is the best, and which should you ignore?
Aaron Birch
[...]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
[...]
Once more the presentation and gloss didn't fail to impress. Not only did the radio stations feature a ton of licensed 80s music (the soundtrack was available on seven CDs!) featuring such artists as Megadeth, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kim Wilde, Ozzy Osbourne, INXS, Michael Jackson Spandau Ballet and many, many more, but voice acting was beefed up no end.
http://www.denverpost.com/movies/ci_9628236
"Mister Lonely" an abstract acquired taste
** 1/2 RATING | COMEDY DRAMA
By Carina Chocano
Los Angeles Times
[...]
In the main story, a Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) living a lonely life in Paris meets a Marilyn Monroe impersonator (Samantha Morton) while performing at a nursing home. Marilyn invites Michael to join the commune for impersonators in the Scottish Highlands where she lives with, among others, her husband, Charlie Chaplin (Denis Lavant), and her daughter, Shirley Temple (Esme Creed- Miles). Michael agrees mainly because he has fallen in love with Marilyn.
http://www.relix.com/Features/Daily_News/Pay-What-You-Want_for_Girl_Talk_200806202988.html
Pay-What-You-Want for Girl Talk
Following in the footsteps of Radiohead, Girl Talk has released his fourth record, Feed the Animals, online in a pay-what-you-want format. For a minimum of $5, Feed the Animals will be available in MP3 or FLAC format. Fans will also have the opportunity to download a single MP3 of the album without track breaks. For a minimum of $10-or-more, fans will get both the abovementioned MP3s or FLACs, as well as a physical CD when it is released this September. Like his breakthrough Night Ripper, Girl Talk samples an eclectic mix of music on his newest release, including material by the Police, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix', Michael Jackson, Rick Ross, Kelly Clarkson, M.I.A., Jay-Z, UGK, Ace of Bass, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Lil Mama, Britney Spears, Hot Chip, Flo Rida, R. Kelly, AC/DC's, Nirvana and even the proto-Pearl Jam group Temple Of The Dog. Girl Talk will appear next at Baton Rouge, LA’s Spanish Moon on July 28.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/20/arts/music/20keys.html?ref=arts
Raw Emotions, Meticulously Outlined
By JON CARAMANICA
Published: June 20, 2008
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The R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, who opened for Ms. Keys, was similarly challenged. During his set he borrowed shifts, shakes and spins from Michael Jackson; they matched his melodies and arrangements, cribbed from the same pop legend.
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/06/19/news/metro/10414913.txt
Gunfire interrupts peace march
By JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD, Courier Staff Writer
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Hence, 55, sat on his front porch and enjoyed a light breeze, nodding his head to old Michael Jackson songs escaping from an open window in his home.
The sound of gun fire didn't surprise him. Over the years, people have brawled on his front yard, he said, and fired guns just feet from where he sat.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117987777.html?categoryid=18&cs=1
Dodger Stadium stands test of time
Despite faults, ballpark remains major attraction
By ANDREW BARKER
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Although the stadium was designed to maximize the ravine's natural acoustics with a then-cutting-edge sound system (modeled after Teatro alla Scala in Milan), the park didn't hold a live music performance until 1966, when the Beatles played the penultimate leg of what would be their final tour. Since then, the stadium has hosted a number of major concerts, from Bruce Springsteen to Michael Jackson, U2, Elton John and the Police, with Madonna on tap for November.
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/062008/lif_292379225.shtml
Chris Rock said it. We just repeat it.
By The Times-Union
That Chris Rock, he's the funniest $&#*@ in America. Rock brings his outrageous, definitely-not-safe-for-the-kids standup act to the Times-Union Center Wednesday evening. Here are a few of our favorite Rock quotes (or at least our favorite Rock quotes that are suitable for a family newspaper).
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- "Remember when we were young and everybody used to have these arguments about who's better, Michael Jackson or Prince? Prince won!"
http://www.wickedlocal.com/bellingham/fun/x822804171/Nancy-Hall-A-look-at-pops-crazy-collaborations
Nancy Hall: A look at pop's crazy collaborations
By Nancy Hall
Thu Jun 19, 2008, 01:36 PM EDT
A slightly different collaboration is the teaming of Fall Out Boy and John Mayer for a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” This track doesn’t feature both acts singing; instead Mayer accompanies the guys on guitar, rocking it up for their version Wentz said might make Michael “roll in his non-existent grave.” Wentz added it was as easy as asking Mayer if he’d want to take part before the track was created. Though not on any Fall Out Boy or Mayer album, you can hear it on the band’s live DVD, “****: Live in Phoenix.”
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1995 - Michael Jackson's "HIStory: Past, Present And Future Book 1" was released.
1995 - Michael Jackson's video "HIStory On Film" was released.
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