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Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:50:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

Squirrels Dancing to Michael Jackson Is Why the Internet Was Invented [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Michael Jackson has been dead for over two years, but his amazing legacy of song and dance lives on in this video of squirrels boogie-ing to the King of Pop’s all-time party-starting jam ‘Don’t Stop Tll You Get Enough.’ Yes, this video is heavily edited. So much so that we are surprised none of the squirrels has been digitally [...]

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Life With Michael Jackson on 'Ellen' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:00:25 +0000

Paris Jackson was the guest on today’s episode of ‘Ellen.’

It’s the first solo interview for Jackson, who has her first acting role in the upcoming movie ‘Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys.’ In a revealing interview, Paris opens up about what it was like being Michael Jackson’s daughter, what he thought of her going into acting and how she didn’t really understand how famous he actually was.

Queen Planning Release of Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson Recordings

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:00:07 +0000

Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor have revealed they’re in possession of recordings of late vocalist Freddie Mercury singing with Michael Jackson. British newspaper The Sun reports that the public may finally get a chance to hear the two men harmonize.

Talented Kid Caught Dancing to 'Smooth Criminal' While Doing Dishes [VIDEO]

alex staub — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:00:22 +0000

While loading the dishwasher, the kid in this clip starts rocking out to Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal.’ Little does he know, his Dad is lurking around the corner catching the whole thing on video. This is the best example of the phrase “dance like no one is watching” we’ve ever seen. It is pretty rare [...]

Michael Jackson's Doctor is Found Guilty

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:04:18 +0000

Not sure if this is a shock to you, but about 40 minutes ago the verdict in Dr. Conrad Murray's Michael Jackson trial came back as a guilty verdict.

Hee-Hee! 'Billie Jean' Blasted Over High School PA System for 8 Hours [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:46 +0000

Florida residents recently got a rude awakening when ‘Billie Jean,’ Michael Jackson’s classic ode to baby daddy drama, played for hours over a school’s malfunctioning public address system in the middle of the night. Well, that explains the reports of spontaneous “moonwalking.”

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

Bob Sassone — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:00:09 +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 Kids Receive Warm Welcome at Tribute Concert

Shauna Wright — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:14 +0000

Saturday’s Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales boasted an impressive line-up of stars paying homage to the King of Pop. Guests included Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Ne-Yo, but perhaps none were as well-received as the late singer’s children.

New Michael Jackson Album, 'Immortal,' Will Drop November 21

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:00:02 +0000

As the trial of Conrad Murray — the doctor accused of administering a drug that killed singer Michael Jackson — wears on and heartbreaking details emerge, MJ fans may find the news of an upcoming album to be a welcome bright spot in the darkness.

Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson Show Is 'On Steroids'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:00:10 +0000

As the doctor who presided over Michael Jackson‘s death stands trial and the world is preoccupied with the grisly details of his final hours, Cirque du Soleil is preparing to honor the fallen icon with a spectacular tribute to his musical legacy.

The project, dubbed the ‘Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour,’ will launch October 2 in Montreal, and is only part of what the Jackson estate has planned for the coming year.

Michael Jackson's Children Witnessed Their Father's Death

Nick Romano — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:16 +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 — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:31 +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.’

Katy Perry Earns Fifth Number-One Hit, Ties Michael Jackson's Record

Andy Scott — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:00:18 +0000

For Katy Perry, the number-one hits keep on coming.

According to EW.com, the ‘California Gurls’ singer’s latest single, ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),’ has reached the top spot on Billboard’s pop charts. This marks her fifth-consecutive number-one single off her platinum-selling CD, ‘Teenage Dream.’

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Set for October 8

Lucy Tauss — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:39 +0000

A tribute concert in honor of Michael Jackson will be held October 8. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, and siblings La Toya, Tito, Jackie and Marlon were all on hand to make the announcement Monday in Beverly Hills.

The show is scheduled for the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s first solo single, ‘Got to Be There.’

Michael Jackson Made A Billion Dollars! [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:22:39 +0000

. Did somebody forget to tell the King Of Pop that he was dead? Well Michael Jackson beat a number of entertainers and he made a Billion Dollars! The rock group U2 made over 230 million dollars this year but in the 2 years since Michael Jackson passed his estate has [...]

Michael Jackson's Thriller Jacket Sells For Over $1 Million! [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:58:49 +0000

The red jacket that Michael Jackson wore in the video for “Thriller” was sold yesterday for $1.8 million! Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, California said the winning bid for the black and red calfskin jacket was from Milton Verret, a commodities trader from Austin, Texas. Milton said he will send the jacket on tour to [...]

Michael Jackson's Thriller Jacket Auctioned

Matt Brubaker — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:28:12 +0000

We’ve all seen it a million times…the famous Thriller video from Michael Jackson. Remember his ghoulish face and that cool red leather jacket? Well now the jacket is going on the auction block if you have the money! Several other celebrity items will be auctioned off as well. CLICK HERE to see if your favorite [...]