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Michael Jackson + Whitney Houston Musical Coming to Las Vegas

Scott Shetler — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:08:22 +0000

Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are headed to Vegas. The late pop music icons, along with Elvis Presley, have inspired an upcoming musical called 'The Man,' which focuses on how young artists with a dream become superstars.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Bad' With Michael Jackson's Weirdest Video

Nick Nadel — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:55:06 +0000

This week marks the release of the 25th anniversary edition of Michael Jackson's 'Bad,' aka the album that everyone thinks isn't as good as 'Thriller.' Despite not being as beloved as 'Thriller,' 'Bad' produced five number one singles, a feat that went unbroken until Katy Perry strapped whipped cream shooters to her chest and caused 'Teenage Dream' to have the most chart-topping singles in history.

Is This Bird Poop on a Windshield…or Michael Jackson?

Big Jim — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:32:33 +0000

I’m glad this is not another Jesus sighting, because it would be blasphemous. Jesus does not make appearances in bird poop.But Michael Jackson does! Last week, 29-year-old Brandon Tudor of Oswego, Illinois was driving on a highway when a bird pooped on his windshield. And he immediately noticed something in the poop. It was Michael [...]

Michael Jackson's Family Claims Will Is Fake

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:56:01 +0000

Michael Jackson‘s family is making the blockbuster claim that the late King of Pop’s will was faked by John Branca and John McClain, the executors of his estate. The family is asking the men to resign from their posts immediately. Celebuzz obtained a copy of the five-page letter, where Jackson’s siblings Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy [...]

Check Out This "Super Moonwalk"

Big Jim — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:28:13 +0000

If you still haven’t figured out how to Moonwalk, check out this video of a street performer in Santa Monica, California. Instead of doing the normal Michael Jackson moonwalk, he kicks his legs really high so he gets going fast…like, almost as fast as you can run.

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

Scott Shetler — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:22:52 +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 Bodyguard Believes He Is Blanket's Biological Father

Scott Shetler — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:30:11 +0000

Matt Fiddes, Michael Jackson‘s former bodyguard, can’t seem to get his story straight when it comes to MJ’s youngest son, Prince Michael Jackson II, aka Blanket. Fiddes says he now believes he is Blanket’s biological father, and he wants visitation rights so his mother can see her alleged grandson.

A Nine-Year-Old is Suspended from School for Doing a Crotch Grab During a Michael Jackson Lip Sync

Big Jim — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:38:13 +0000

Well this isn’t overreaction: Last week, at a school lip sync contest in Minnesota, a nine-year-old kid performed “Billie Jean”. And he mimicked Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves…including the crotch grab. So the school immediately suspended him indefinitley for gross misconduct. If this was your kid, how would you react?

Michael Jackson's Hair To Become A Roulette Ball

Stacy Lee — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:53:03 +0000

This has got to be one of the oddest stories I've read in awhile.

Dr. Conrad Murray Sentenced in Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:05:37 +0000

Conrad Murray, the doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the Michael Jackson case, has been sentenced to the maximum of four years in the Los Angeles County Jail. Murray was denied probation. He was facing up to four years behind bars, plus revocation of his medical license. He received the maximum sentence for violating the [...]

Headboard From Michael Jackson's Death Bed Is No Longer Up for Auction

Cristin Maher — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:35:18 +0000

Julien’s Auctions, the company that is auctioning off items from Michael Jackson‘s rented Beverly Hills mansion, have removed Michael Jackson’s headboard from the list of items up for sale. Although it was initially reported that Jackson’s entire death bed was up for sale, the auction house assures that the carved headboard from the bed was the only item that people were going to be allowed to bid on.

Former Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Put on Suicide Watch

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:25:16 +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 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:30:34 +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.

Michael Jackson / Conrad Murray Manslaughter Case Is in Jury's Hands

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:35:23 +0000

The prosecution and the defense have both presented and rested their cases, so now the fate of Dr. Conrad Murray will be decided by a jury. The decision on whether or not Murray is guilty of involuntary manslaughter regarding the late, great King of Pop Michael Jackson now rests in the jury’s hands. Deliberations are underway today for a jury comprised of seven men and five women, reports Billboard.

Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' Named One of the 'All-Time 100 Songs' by Time

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:40:50 +0000

Time magazine has been around since 1923. It’s not exactly the beginning of “Time,” but it’s almost 100 years, so the publication has clout and has chronicled a large part of modern politics, culture, society and life as we know it. So it’s a big deal when the mag christened Lady Gaga‘s ‘Bad Romance’ to its list of the ‘All-Time 100 Songs.’

Michael Jackson Is the Top-Earning Dead Celebrity of the Year [PICTURES]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:26:09 +0000

Michael Jackson is one of those celebrities that earned a lot of money during his lifetime and keeps racking it in well after. Just because a celebrity dies it doesn’t mean that their work or the fan interest goes away.

Every year around Halloween, Forbes reveals their list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities over the past year (October 2010 to October 2011), and Jackson is clearly tops.

Michael Jackson's Children Witnessed Their Father's Death

Nick Romano — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:40:16 +0000

The case against Dr. Conrad Murray for allegedly causing the death of Michael Jackson continues to unearth more disturbing details. As if it couldn’t be any harder for the Jackson family, it was recently revealed that the King of Pop’s children Prince and Paris actually witnessed their father’s death.

Jermaine Jackson Defends Brother Michael Jackson in New Book

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:00:31 +0000

Michael Jackson had millions of fans and supporters during his lifetime, but arguably the most ardent and vocal defender of the superstar since his death in 2009 has been older sibling Jermaine Jackson.

He continues to uphold the late King of Pop’s legacy and paint a favorable picture of him, both verbally and in his recently released book, ‘You Are Not Alone, Michael: Through a Brother’s Eyes.’

Michael Jackson's Mother, Kids Getting $30 Million From His Estate

Lucy Tauss — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:49:50 +0000

Michael Jackson‘s mother and three children will receive a hefty sum of money, thanks to income generated by the late singer’s estate. The estate has earned more than $310 million since Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009. He was heavily in debt when he died, but that income helped pay off some of it, and the estate [...]

Katy Perry's 'The One That Got Away' Could Make History as Sixth Single from 'Teenage Dream'

Lucy Tauss — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:55:41 +0000

Katy Perry is about to release a new pop single from her album ‘Teenage Dream’– and it could make history for her. The song will be ‘The One That Got Away.’ All five of Perry’s previous singles from the album went to number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart — and if this single reaches [...]