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« on: January 04, 2012, 08:07:11 AM »
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« on: December 28, 2011, 08:50:12 PM »
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Register or LoginDecember 28, 2011—Artisan News Service is reporting that 3 unreleased songs between Michael Jackson and Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury will soon see the light of day. Surviving Queen members, Roger Taylor and Brian May have gotten permission from the Michael Jackson estate to release the three songs. They were recorded in the early 80s, while both of the two singers were at the pinnacle of their careers. Michael Jackson/ Freddie Mercury collaboration The tracks are still being tinkered with, and according to the report, the Michael Jackson/ Freddie Mercury unreleased songs should hit the shelves sometime in 2012. No release date has been confirmed for that as of yet. Freddie Mercury was the flamboyant lead singer for the band, Queen. The group—lead by his vocals—became known for its big rock anthem sounds. In 2005, he was voted the greatest male singer of all time, according to a poll conducted by MTV2 and Blender. He died of complications brought on by the AIDS virus on November 24, 1991. Michael Jackson was known as the King of Pop and got his start singing with his brothers in the group, the Jackson 5. His solo career got started in 1971. During the 1980s, Michael Jackson's star burned bright with the release of his Thriller album, which became the best-selling album of all time. It is estimated that the album sold between 65 and 100 million copies. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009.
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« on: December 05, 2011, 10:54:51 PM »
Janet Jackson: We Wanted Justice Not Revenge for Michael Janet Jackson covers up while catching a departing flight at LAX Airport on Friday (December 2) in Los Angeles. The 45-year-old entertainer will be performing at a sold out show in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday (December 4) before heading to Miami for another concert. Attorney Brian Panish read a statement on behalf of the Jackson family in court right before Dr. Conrad Murray was given the maximum sentence - four years - in the death of Michael Jackson. “We are not here to seek revenge. There is nothing you can do today that will bring Michael back,” the statement read. “We respectfully request that you [the judge] impose a sentence that reminds physicians that they cannot sell their services to the highest bidder and cast aside their Hippocratic oath to do no harm. As we all know from this tragedy, doing so can have devastating results,” it added. You are not allowed to view links.
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« on: December 02, 2011, 07:33:16 PM »
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Register or LoginBy GPA Entertainment Published: Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 - 9:09 am LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2011 -- GPA Entertainment announced today the pending release of an exclusive documentary featuring 84-year old Joe Jackson, father of pop icon Michael Jackson and self-proclaimed architect of the Jackson family musical empire. Confessions of a Father is compiled from hours of interviews conducted over a two-year period. The feature-length film will offer a fascinating and chilling look at one of the most controversial fathers in show business history. Told from Joe Jackson's unique perspective, the film will cover the Jackson family history from the formation of the Jackson 5 through Michael's tragic death and the subsequent trial and sentencing of his physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. The film's release is planned for 2012, as is the publication of "The Architect," Joe Jackson's autobiography from Atria Books, a division of Simon and Schuster. Confessions of a Father is produced by Johnny West and award-winning producer George Paige, whose credits include "Michael Jackson...the Legend Continues," and scores of other TV programs and feature films. "For the first time, Joe Jackson lifts the veil and airs the dirty laundry, like it or not," says Paige. "If you think you know the Jackson history, think again." Filmed partially on location at the Jackson family Havenhurst estate, the documentary will give viewers a never-before-seen look at Michael Jackson's personal theatre and the special room where the Jackson family and Michael's children were home schooled. "We filmed in Gary,Indiana too," says West, who also directed. "Seeing the Jackson house and hearing the voices of people who knew them before, during and after their rise to stardom sheds new light on this intriguing family." Of special interest will be the newly uncovered audio recording of the Jackson 5 in their first ever studio session. "Big Boy" was recorded at Steel-town Records by Gordon Keith, who appears on camera to talk about guiding the dynamic young performers in those early sessions. The documentary will have a theatrical release in 2012 before a nationwide home entertainment blu-ray and DVD release. The trailer will be available shortly at You are not allowed to view links.
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« on: December 02, 2011, 01:07:58 AM »
lots are people are feeling flat since the sentencing as well as other reasons pertaining to the TIAI thread...
so thought i would post something random as a distraction..
dont know if this will make you smile or laugh, as it makes me cringe personally... but check out this embarrasing performance by celine dion singing Bad, actually in full MJ 'get up' - wig and all....
snap!
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« on: November 30, 2011, 05:45:44 AM »
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Jackson case highlights celebrity medicine cultureAP Science Writer -- Michael Jackson's personal doctor received the maximum punishment in the pop singer's death but not before a scolding from the judge for violating his Hippocratic oath and engaging in "money-for-medicine madness." Despite Judge Michael Pastor's sharp rebuke of Dr. Conrad Murray, medical ethics and legal experts say the outcome is unlikely to dramatically change the culture of celebrity medicine. There are doctors who will apply the same standard of care to their high-profile patients as the non-famous. Those starstruck will be more likely to cave to patients' demands, overlook their bad habits and operate out of bounds. "These doctors are ego-crazed and money dependent," said Dr. Steven Miles of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Miles said it's dangerous when a doctor enters into an exclusive relationship with a patient especially if the person is rich and famous. "It's the kind of environment where the normal checks and balances are very difficult to apply," he said. Jackson's death and other recent celebrity drug-related deaths have raised questions about how far some doctors will go to cater to their clients. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a month-long trial. On Tuesday, he was handed the maximum four years behind bars. He will likely only serve two years in county jail because of a recent change in state law. Jackson died in 2009 from an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol. Murray told police he gave the drug nightly to help the singer cope with insomnia as he attempted a comeback tour. Propofol is not approved as a sleep aid and is supposed to be used in the hospital by a trained professional. Medical experts testifying for the prosecution painted Murray as reckless and said he should have never given Jackson propofol to help him sleep despite the singer's urging. During the sentencing, Pastor called Murray's treatment of Jackson a "disgrace to the medical profession." He lambasted the doctor for violating "his sworn obligation for money, fame, prestige and whatever else." Pace University law professor Linda Fentiman said the case will not scare away doctors from taking in celebrity patients. But it may give doctors some leverage with patients who insist on getting their way. "I'm not sure celebrities can be deterred from trying to get what they want, but a doctor might be able to resist their pleas by saying, 'I don't want to end up like Conrad Murray,'" she said. Read more: You are not allowed to view links.
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« on: November 29, 2011, 09:54:37 PM »
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Register or LoginTHE doctor who killed Michael Jackson was preparing to blackmail the singer, a judge said last night as he gave the disgraced physician a four-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter. Judge Michael Pastor said that Conrad Murray had committed "medicine madness" to gain "money, fame, prestige". Jackson died on June 25, 2009, from an overdose of powerful drugs that should never have been administered outside a hospital, but which Murray regularly gave the singer at home to combat his chronic insomnia. The judge said that one piece of evidence had stood out during Murray's six-week trial: a recording of Jackson that the doctor surreptitiously made on his iPhone weeks before the singer's death. Jackson could be heard mumbling almost incoherently, apparently heavily under the influence of drugs. "That tape recording was Dr Murray's insurance policy," the judge said. Should Murray and Jackson have fallen out, the doctor would have threatened to give it to the media, he added. That the recording was ever made was evidence of a "horrific violation of trust", the judge said. Murray had told a string of "unconscionable lies" to the paramedics and doctors who fought to save the singer, misleading them as to what drugs he had given Jackson, he added. Murray, 58, showed no emotion as he was given a maximum four-year sentence. A decision on the prosecution's demand for dollars $A100 million in restitution to be paid by Murray to Jackson's estate and three children was deferred. The defence has said there is no way that Murray, who is set to be stripped of his medical licences, could comply with such a request. Murray, who has a history of money problems, had been poised to earn $A150,000 a month for caring for Jackson during a planned series of 50 comeback concerts in London. The doctor committed an "egregious violation" of medical standards, the court heard during his trial. He lacked proper monitoring equipment and had been speaking to a string of women friends on his phone when he should have been looking after Jackson. Murray declined to testify during the trial, but did participate in a reality TV show that was broadcast after he was convicted. In it he said that he did not feel guilty as he felt he had done nothing wrong. The judge said that the comments were evidence that he showed "absolutely no sense of remorse". The court also heard a statement from the Jackson family. "As Michael's parents we could never have imagined that we would live to witness his passing. It is simply against the natural order of things," it said. "As his brothers and sisters we will never be able to hold, laugh or perform again with our brother Michael. And as his children we will grow up without a father, our best friend, our playmate and our dad." Murray's lawyers claimed in a filing presented to the court last week that Jackson's "self-destructive tendencies" were partly responsible for his death.
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« on: November 29, 2011, 09:51:20 PM »
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Register or LoginGlobal Events LLC, company behind last month's 'Michael Forever' concert, reportedly owes thousands to contractors. The company behind last month's controversial Michael Jackson tribute concert has filed for bankruptcy, reportedly due to massive debts owed to contractors who worked on the show. Global Events LLC, the promoters of the "Michael Forever" concert in Wales, have turned their finances over to U.K.-based accounting firm RSM Tenon, according to the Welsh newspaper Western Mail. Tenon told the paper that they are "currently conducting our initial review of the business," and reports state that Global Events owes "thousands of pounds" to workers, including members of the U.K. broadcasting union Bectu. The "Michael Forever" tribute concert was held on October 8 in Cardiff, Wales, and though the show went on — featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, Jamie Foxx, Cee Lo Green and Ne-Yo — it was beset by difficulties from the onset. The Jackson estate expressed their disapproval that they were not consulted over use of Jackson's image, Jackson's brothers Jermaine and Randy called into question the timing of the concert (given the then-ongoing trial of Jackson's former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray), and in the days leading up to the show, announced headliners Kiss were pulled after lead singer Gene Simmons reportedly made derogatory comments about the late King of Pop. The Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson — both of whom were also announced as performers at the show — also pulled out before the gig. Global Events was established in March by producers Michael Henry and Chris Hunt, though according to the Western Mail, both men left the partnership on the day of the concert. When contacted by the newspaper for comment on the company's bankruptcy, Henry said, "All enquires about Global Events should be made [to RSM Tenon]."
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« on: November 23, 2011, 11:40:55 PM »
for those who havent seen it yet. interesting article and even more interesting interview with casio.
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« on: November 21, 2011, 11:12:15 PM »
by the way, i dont agree with the information. i am just posting it here. ![]() Album Review: Michael Jackson's "Immortal"
November 21, 2011 | 5:02pmThis early into the musical afterlife of Michael Jackson, it’s hard to know how to react to something like “Immortal.” Should we be excited about an officially sanctioned DJ mix/score to the new Cirque du Soleil production of the same name, peppered with odd vocal interludes, weird New Age accents, crazy funk breakdowns and something called “The Mime Segment”? Or should we reserve our enthusiasm for whatever lies in the archive that’s rarer and/or more revealing of our fallen superstar, no doubt waiting in the wings for the next prime-time opportunity? More precisely: Whose interest is “Immortal” serving? Is the goal to expand Jackson as an artist, an estate, a brand or a visionary? Big questions out of the way (and unaddressed), “Immortal” is a double-disc mix of Jackson’s hits both as a solo artist and as a member of the Jacksons and the Jackson 5. (It’s also available in a single-disc “highlights” version.) It was compiled and recontextualized by Kevin Antunes in much the same way that George Martin and Giles Martin reworked the Beatles’ catalog for the Cirque production and soundtrack to “Love,” the dance company’s interpretation of the Liverpool band’s oeuvre. “Immortal” is also, at its worst, way cheesier than “Love,” filled with easy-listening strings, spoken-word interludes buried in spooky echo, and curious pacing. But to call it a mixtape of Jackson’s music isn’t entirely accurate, because the soundtrack is beholden to the Cirque/”Immortal” story line and therefore sequenced not for the dance floor but for a Las Vegas-style production. As a result, a wildly inventive remix, such as what Antunes does for “Dancing Machine,” barely gets going before grinding to a halt a few minutes in and we’re stuck with a young Michael, surrounded by the sounds of wild animals in the jungle, singing a tribal version of “Ben.” And the composition built around Jackson’s vocal hook in Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me” serves little purpose as an audio-only experience other than to remind listeners that Michael made some serious artistic missteps in his life. But aside from a few weird choices, none of this is Antune’s fault. After all, who’d want to fiddle with “Human Nature,” “Beat It” or “Billie Jean,” some of the most popular songs of the last half-century? That he mostly pulls it off is a testament to his abilities as a sound designer, though it’s not rich enough to make this essential listening. For that, there’s “Thriller” and “Off the Wall.” Michael Jackson "Immortal" (Epic Records) Two and a half stars (Out of four) --Randall Roberts her eis the link. You are not allowed to view links.
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« on: November 21, 2011, 07:30:06 AM »
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« on: November 07, 2011, 08:22:35 AM »
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« on: November 05, 2011, 07:17:11 PM »
Hi all just want to start a thread to collect info re: all the people (public figures) we suspect are in on DH or are in the know and the reason why, i:e; statement they have made which points to them knowing.
For example: dave dave in, as mj posed as him on LKL therefore would have to know abt DH to allow Mj to impersonate him, etc.
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« on: October 20, 2011, 11:11:10 PM »
sorry if this has already been mentioned previously. is anyone able to kindly assist me with a URL (if one exists) of a high res version of the full painting for Michael album?
thank you in advance to anyone who is able to assist.
L.O.V.E to you.
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« on: September 20, 2011, 01:23:33 PM »
whisper three words and i'll come runnin' back....
three words...
any ideas? "This is it"
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