Michael Jackson the Early Years

Breaking News: Michael Is Generous Even In Death

Michael Jackson arranged through his will to return the rights of the Beatles catalogue back to Paul McCartney. Michael owned the entire catalogue and sold 50% of the rights to Sony. He and Paul had a very public falling out over this even though Michael gained the catalogue through fair means. McCartney and some Beatles fans decried Michael's licensing of some Beatles songs for commercials and other uses. Don't they know he needed that money? In recent years, Michael expressed regret and sadness he and Paul, with whom he performed the hit "Say, Say, Say" were no longer friends and did not speak with one another. Now in his death, Michael has righted a perceived wrong, whether or not he was really at fault.

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Michael Jackson is a Legend

I can't even type right now. I really didn't think I would be this affected by this.

Breaking News: MICHAEL JACKSON HAS PASSED AWAY

Today we have lost a true legend, Michael Jackson has died at age 50. The LA Times and MSNBC just reported at 6:18pm Eastern 3:18pm Pacific that Michael has passed away after suffering cardiac arrest.

Breaking News: Michael is in a coma

According to MSNBC, he LA Times is reporting Michael Jackson is in a coma at UCLA medical center. There has been no official word from his family or the hospital.

Michael Jackson is in Critical Condition

Michael Jackson is in critical condition at UCLA Medical Center after suffering a massive myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest. According to the Associated Press, paramedics were called because Jackson collapsed and was not breathing. Medics performed CPR and rushed him to the hospital. As I write this, members of the Jackson family are flying in from all over the country to be by his bedside. Pray for him. I'm serious.

Ashanti should ask the Wiz for some stage presence

The New York Times’ Charles Isherwood calling the show, “busily energetic yet full of dead ends." He described Ashanti as “a pretty place-holder, an empty vessel in a sparkly dress”.

Linda Winer of Newsday thought both Ashanti's singing and acting stunk. “Ashanti proves not be a natural theater actor, and, even more surprising, her silvery voice sounds thin and bland against the pros.”

The Associate Press’ Peter Santilli was a lone voice of praise for the singer. He called the musical a “lavish, well-balanced production...[Ashanti has]...wide-eyed charm and a can’t-miss voice, Ashanti makes the role her own while distinguishing herself among a skilled troupe of singers and dancers.”

Michael Jackson claims he was never served in lawsuit

Michael Jackson wants a judge to throw out a default judgement against him in a $44 million lawsuit. Michael claims he was never properly served in his ex-publicist Raymone Bain's lawsuit against him for failure to pay for management and publicity services. The judge entered a default judgment against him when he failed to answer her complaint. Bain claims she sent a process server to Neverland Ranch and the server was told to "get the f*** out of here!"

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Slash's Mom Passed Away

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash's mother, Ola Hudson, passed away on Friday, June 5th from lung cancer. Mrs. Hudson, a costume designer, dressed some of the biggest names in rock-n-roll including John Lennon and Ringo Starr of the Beatles, Diana Ross, the Pointer Sisters, and David Bowie whom she dated for a time. Ms. Hudson is survived by Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson, his younger brother Ash Hudson, and her ex-husband artist Anthony Hudson. Slash said of his family in a Rolling Stone interview, "I come from a very loving and supportive family, thank God. I could be a lot worse than I am now."

D'Angelo "Untitled: How Does It Feel?"

D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
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This is one of my all time favorites. You already know why.

Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow"

As if you haven't heard it enough by now.

Michael Jackson is opening a Thriller Casino

Being almost $100 million in debt would make anyone reconsider their options. Word is Michael is planning to open a "Thriller" themed casino in Vegas in 2010. I would definitey go. It sounds cool! I guess they would scare you into spending your money. :)

The King of Pop is a Lightweight

"Thank you for your love and support, I want you guys to know I love you very much," he said, before adding, "I don't know how I'm going to do 50 shows. I'm not a big eater - I need to put some weight on."
--Michael Jackson on Fox News dot com

Am I the only one who thinks 50 shows is too much?

The Jackson Reunion is On Again

According to TMZ Michael Jackson confirmed he will go ahead and perform the one-night-only concert with his brothers and Janet in Texas. He also intends to keep his engagement in London's O2 Arena. The only problem is, his London gig violates the agreement Michael's rep signed with the Texas promoters; in the agreement, Michael can't perform anywhere else for 18 months. If Michael shows for the concert in the Lone Star State, he will earn a $3 million pay check; the rest of the Jackson 5 will split $500,000. Read that last part over again and let it digest. No word on how much Janet will earn.

Ego Never Takes A Break

BEYONCE's SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) hit has become a happy curse for the R&B diva - she can't stop dancing when the tune comes on the radio.The hitmaker admits she usually changes channels when someone else's song one of her tracks is played, but there's something about the catchy tune that makes her want to dance. She says, "I can't stop seeing dollar signs the choreography (in the video) when I hear it. My foot just starts doing the steps. "It's so embarrassing. I don't want people to think I'm dancing to my own song, but I can't help it. My songs are the only ones worth dancing to."

Modified from a post on Contact Music