Notorious StageDad Joe Jackson says that treating the King of Pop harshly as a child saved the future music legend from a life of gang violence. Ah — the ole “I Beat You For Your Own Good” excuse. Very clever, Joe.The controversial Jackson Family patriarch believes his tyrannical approach to parenting spared his nine children [...]
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Joe Jackson: “Beatings Saved Michael From A Life Of Gang Violenceâ€
September 7th, 2010 |
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‘Spanking kept MJ away from gangs’, says Joe Jackson
September 6th, 2010 |
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Michael Jackson’s father Joe has said that his heavy parental hand kept the king of Pop away from gangs. He made the comment in an interview shot by Jacksonsecretvault.com over the summer, which will be used as part of a movie Katherine Jackson is producing with Howard Mann. In the interview, he speaks about Michael”s [...]
Michael Jackson’s Former Landlord Suing Estate For Damages To Las Vegas Mansion
September 1st, 2010 |
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The estate of late singer Michael Jackson has been presented with a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages to a Las Vegas mansion the star rented between 2008-2009.Jackson’s former landlord Aner Iglesias is suing the late star’s estate for damage which was reportedly caused to the property while the “Thriller” hitmaker lived there with his [...]
Michael Jackson Body To Be Exhumed?
August 30th, 2010 |
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Michael Jackson’s body may be exhumed for further testing as part of the involuntary manslaughter trial against his former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.Tipsters tell British tabloid News of the World that Murray’s lawyers want to challenge the findings from the original autopsy — arguing that the King of Pop may have died from the misuse [...]
10 Creepiest Celebrity Wax Replicas
August 27th, 2010 |
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What would you do as a celeb if your coveted wax figure looked nothing like you? Judging from the images below, scream and shout most likely.
Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery Makeover Regret: “Surgery Ruined My Marriage!â€
August 25th, 2010 |
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Heidi Montag is having mayjah second thoughts about the massive plastic surgery overhaul that took her from geek to chic last November.In a candid chat in the Sept. 6 issue of Life & Style Magazine, the out-of work reality star blames her 2009 plastic surgery makeover — during which she had 10 major nips and [...]
Michael Jackson Doctor — Conrad Murray — Trial Date Jan. 2011
August 24th, 2010 |
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Fans of the King of Pop Michael Jackson will have to wait a little longer for the involuntary manslaughter trial of the late pop star’s personal physician. Dr. Conrad Murray won’t get his day in court until Jan. 2011, authorities in Los Angeles said Monday. Both sides in the case are in favor of a January [...]
Lisa Marie Presley sacks cleaners for not signing privacy contract
August 21st, 2010 |
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Lisa Marie, daughter of Elvis Presley, has fired two cleaners at her English country mansion for not signing a bizarre privacy contract. They were ordered to leave within 48 hours of Michael Jackson”s ex-wife moving into the 8million pounds 11-bedroom pile. And the women were warned they would be hauled before an American judge and [...]
MJ’s parents ‘splitting after 60 years of marriage’
August 19th, 2010 |
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Michael Jackson’s parents, mum Katherine and dad Joe, are apparently splitting up after more than 60 years of marriage. Katherine, 80, has filed for divorce after cruel Joe, who abused Jacko as a child, blamed his wife for the death of their son in an interview. Speaking about the months leading up to the Michael [...]
Joe Jackson not treated with respect in MJ probate case: Lawyer
August 17th, 2010 |
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A lawyer for Joe Jackson has claimed that his client has not been treated with ‘dignity and worth’ by the judge in the Michael Jackson probate case. Lawyer Brian Oxman alleged that the probate judge was wrong in shutting down Joe’s attempt to 86 executors John Branca and John McClain. The trial judge ruled Joe [...]
Security beefed up at house where MJ died
August 9th, 2010 |
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The Holmby Hills mansion where Michael Jackson died is getting a serious boost in security so that nobody messes with the super-expensive property while it’s up for sale. Now that people know that the home is vacated and for sale, the property owners have increased security to keep it safe, reports TMZ. The owners are [...]
Lady Gaga…The Actress?
August 9th, 2010 |
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Is Lady Gaga planning her big-screen debut? From Madonna’s Desperately Seeking Susan to Whitney Houston in The Preacher’s Wife, the story of pop stars stinking up the big screen is almost as old as the cinema itself. Is the world’s biggest singing sensation ready to add the title “Screen Star” to her already illustrious resume?After shattering [...]
Mansion Where Michael Jackson Died For Sale
August 5th, 2010 |
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The Bel Air home where pop icon Michael Jackson spent his last days has been put on the market with an asking price of $29 million, TMZ.com reported on Wednesday.The home’s owner, Ed Hardy CEO Hubert Guez, rented the mansion to Jackson in 2009 as the singer rehearsed his for his This Is It Tour [...]
Will.i.am Slams Plans For Posthumous Michael Jackson Album
August 3rd, 2010 |
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In November, Sony Music will release a posthumous album of unreleased material from music icon Michael Jackson. However, one of the King of Pop’s trusted pals in the last days of his life –Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am — says the LP equals exploitation.Will.i.am and Jackson collaborated on a 2008 re-release of the world’s best-selling [...]
MJ to release first of several new albums from beyond the grave
August 3rd, 2010 |
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Legendary pop singer Michael Jackson’s first of the several new albums are due for release in November 2010, almost a year and a half after the singer died in June 2009. The late King of Pop’s posthumous album features 10 never-before-heard songs from the King of Pop. The album will be the first in a [...]
New Michael Jackson Album Nov. 2010
July 31st, 2010 |
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A brand new collection of unreleased Michael Jackson songs is bound for the shelves of music retailers.On Friday, Jim Bates — a representative from the King of Pop’s estate — confirmed with Rolling Stone that a new 10 song album will be in stores in time for the holidays. Jackson’s older brother Jackie is helping [...]
MJ’s seven other doctors won’t face any charges
July 29th, 2010 |
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State investigators have decided that no charges will be filed against seven doctors who treated legendary singer Michael Jackson. According to spokeswoman Christine Gasparac, the doctors were a part of an investigation by state Attorney General Jerry Brown’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. An incognito medic has been referred to the California Medical Board for prescribing [...]
Evening Crunch Crumbs: Jaden & Willow Smith Want Their Own Clothing Line; Sneak Peek @ Ivanka Trump Shoe Line; Nigel Lythgoe Returns To “American Idol?â€
July 28th, 2010 |
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-So sad to hear that actor Maury Chaykin passed away today. Always such brilliant rhythm on screen. Maury is best remembered for playing producer Harvey Weingard on Entourage and Major Fambrough in the Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves…. -Sad Sign o’ the Times: A New Jersey comedienne sold apple cakes for $40 each to save her [...]
MJ loved Nazi videos and Judy Garland TV specials
July 26th, 2010 |
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Legendary singer Michael Jackson loved Nazi videos and Judy Garland TV specials and dramas that showed troubled boys in dysfunctional families. According to the King of Pop’s former movie peddler, Jackson displayed the tapes along the walls of his video vault at the Neverland ranch. “Michael Jackson was a very special client to me,†The [...]
Sat Eye Candy: Disney
July 17th, 2010 |
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HAPPY 55th BIRTHDAY, YOU BIG OL’ AMUSEMENT PARK!
On this day in 1955, the grand opening of Disneyland was broadcast on national television. Since then it has inspired music both great and terrible, but from that televised moment forward it has had a profound impact on popular culture worldwide. The July 17th broadcast was a press preview and the park opened to the general public the following day on July 18, 1955. We commemorate this event with a selection of Disney songs.
We begin with a teenage Michael Jackson delivering a bonafide lullaby classic in a voice that simply denies description. Regardless of anything else, there’s no question MJ could sing.
Here’s a curious audience shot tidbit involving Nick Cave.
We’re not sure if we like this or are terribly frightened by it. Thanks, Los Lobos!
He’s no Louis Prima but Paolo Nutini does alright.
Another tune from The Jungle Book, done up in a most curious ‘n’ compelling style.
A sublime jazz combo anchored by Chick Corea (piano) and Sadao Watanabe (alto sax) gets romantic.
Terrible video quality but this Jackson 5 performance from 1971 revisits a tune from the one Disney movie that will likely never be reissued, Song of the South. The Jacksons originally covered this one on their 1969 debut album.
And we wrap with three jazz masters exploring the song we began with.