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Michael Jackson: Bigger Than Edward Cullen!
You've finally met your match, Robert Pattinson.
While tickets for The Twilight Saga: New Moon have been selling out faster than Kim Kardashian when faced with a QuickTrim offer, the film is no longer Fandango's most popular selection.
Instead, the film site ranks Michael Jackson's This Is It as the most anticipated flick of the fall season. MovieTickets.com agrees; it's already recoreded over 550 sellouts of the behind-the-scenes concert documentary.
This Is It opens on October 28. It will only run for two weeks and will show footage of Jackson rehearsing for his final tour; an event, sadly, that never took place.
Last year, of course, Disney billed Best of Both Worlds, starring Miley Cyrus, as a one-week-only event. It earned $31 million opening weekend - and ended up running for four months.
In other words: if you don't have tickets for the MJ documentary yet, don't worry. We have a feeling it will be around for awhile.
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2009/10/michael-jackson-bigger-than-edward-cullen/
Brother Jermaine to judge BBC Michael Jackson
show
LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine, who was a member of The Jackson 5, will appear as a judge on a new BBC talent show "Move Like Michael Jackson," the public broadcaster said on Thursday.
The six-part series will be aired on BBC Three later this year.
"Michael was a superb dancer who inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines," Jermaine said in a statement.
Executive producer for BBC Entertainment Commissioning, Karl Warner, said the show wanted to "hear from anyone who's ever been inspired by the Moonwalk, the Smooth Criminal lean or the crotch grab and find out if they can move like Michael Jackson."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091001/tv_nm/us_jackson_jermaine
Michael Jackson, Humanitarian & Artist
Extraordinaire
Quincy Jones said it all the other day in his tribute to Michael Jackson on a blog post for the Los Angeles Times. (Jones worked with Jackson in the 80’s and produced some of the BEST finished products ever published in the music industry)
“This blessed artist commanded the stage with the grace of an antelope, shattered recording industry records and broke down cultural boundaries around the world, yet remained the gentlest of souls. Michael Jackson was a different kind of entertainer. A man-child in many ways, he was beyond professional and dedicated. Evoking Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr. and James Brown all at once, he’d work for hours, perfecting every kick, gesture and movement so that they came together precisely the way they were intended to. Together we shared the ’80s, achieving heights that I can humbly say may never be reached again and reshaped the music business forever.” Thank you Mr. Jones; no one could have said it better.
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Michael Jackson almost single-handedly changed the perception of black people around the world; the only other person who came close to having a similar impact was Muhammad Ali. Within the past 30 years it has been Michael Jackson. Korean prisoners dance to his songs. He opened so many doors in VERY positive ways; yet, we do not hear about that. We constantly heard about the inflammatory claims even though not one was ever proven; the media was bent on tarnishing him; destroying his joy in life.
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You've finally met your match, Robert Pattinson.
While tickets for The Twilight Saga: New Moon have been selling out faster than Kim Kardashian when faced with a QuickTrim offer, the film is no longer Fandango's most popular selection.
Instead, the film site ranks Michael Jackson's This Is It as the most anticipated flick of the fall season. MovieTickets.com agrees; it's already recoreded over 550 sellouts of the behind-the-scenes concert documentary.
Last year, of course, Disney billed Best of Both Worlds, starring Miley Cyrus, as a one-week-only event. It earned $31 million opening weekend - and ended up running for four months.
In other words: if you don't have tickets for the MJ documentary yet, don't worry. We have a feeling it will be around for awhile.
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2009/10/michael-jackson-bigger-than-edward-cullen/
Brother Jermaine to judge BBC Michael Jackson
show
LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine, who was a member of The Jackson 5, will appear as a judge on a new BBC talent show "Move Like Michael Jackson," the public broadcaster said on Thursday.
The six-part series will be aired on BBC Three later this year.
"Michael was a superb dancer who inspired people across the world to master his moves and create their own unique routines," Jermaine said in a statement.
Executive producer for BBC Entertainment Commissioning, Karl Warner, said the show wanted to "hear from anyone who's ever been inspired by the Moonwalk, the Smooth Criminal lean or the crotch grab and find out if they can move like Michael Jackson."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091001/tv_nm/us_jackson_jermaine
Michael Jackson, Humanitarian & Artist
Extraordinaire
Quincy Jones said it all the other day in his tribute to Michael Jackson on a blog post for the Los Angeles Times. (Jones worked with Jackson in the 80’s and produced some of the BEST finished products ever published in the music industry)
“This blessed artist commanded the stage with the grace of an antelope, shattered recording industry records and broke down cultural boundaries around the world, yet remained the gentlest of souls. Michael Jackson was a different kind of entertainer. A man-child in many ways, he was beyond professional and dedicated. Evoking Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr. and James Brown all at once, he’d work for hours, perfecting every kick, gesture and movement so that they came together precisely the way they were intended to. Together we shared the ’80s, achieving heights that I can humbly say may never be reached again and reshaped the music business forever.” Thank you Mr. Jones; no one could have said it better.
...
Michael Jackson almost single-handedly changed the perception of black people around the world; the only other person who came close to having a similar impact was Muhammad Ali. Within the past 30 years it has been Michael Jackson. Korean prisoners dance to his songs. He opened so many doors in VERY positive ways; yet, we do not hear about that. We constantly heard about the inflammatory claims even though not one was ever proven; the media was bent on tarnishing him; destroying his joy in life.
MORE http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=210x30282
Today in
Michael Jackson History
2001 - It was reported that the Michael Jackson: The Solo Years, 30th Anniversary Celebration" tribute concerts, held on September 7 and 10, 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York City had grossed $10,072,105 in ticket sales. 34,844 people attended the two concerts.
Michael Jackson History
2001 - It was reported that the Michael Jackson: The Solo Years, 30th Anniversary Celebration" tribute concerts, held on September 7 and 10, 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York City had grossed $10,072,105 in ticket sales. 34,844 people attended the two concerts.
