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Posts tagged: Michael Jackson
Lists of Lists of Eccentric People
In a world filled with reality TV shows, is it still possible to be famously eccentric? Read about some people who went down in history as eccentrics.
Xuxa Rejects Michael Jackson; World Loses Greatest-Ever Wedding
What might have been: the marriage of Xuxa and Michael Jackson.
“It Was a Choice Between That and Bubbles the Chimp”
Legendary producer Quincy Jones on recording with Michael Jackson:Q: …I was just watching a clip on YouTube where you’re sitting on a couch with Michael and he’s petting a snake the whole time.A: Oh, I remember that. Yeah, that was Muscles.Q: Muscles?
Famous People Who Died in 2010
Here’s our big list. It starts with feminist Mary Daly on January 3rd, and ends (so far) with JFK advisor Ted Sorensen on October 31st.Who was the most famous person to die in 2010? Tthere’s no real standout there. I give the nod either to Catcher in the Rye author J.D. Salinger, or to Hollywood icon Tony Curtis.
Billion Dollar Jacko
According to this story from MTV News, the estate of pop legend Michael Jackson has generated $1 billion since his death almost a year ago. MTV News got their information …..
Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga
Imagine if Marilyn Manson made a Madonna video, then add the self-indulgence of Michael Jackson so that it’s way too long, and you’ve got Lady Gaga’s newest video, “Alejandro.” Good luck sitting through all nine minutes of it — these days that seems like a lot to put up with, just to see a minute or two of sexy role playing:
Russell Crowe: Jacko Used to Prank Me
According to this story out of New Zealand, tough-guy actor Russell Crowe says in an interview that the late pop singer Michael Jackson used to call him up and pretend to “be in trouble” as a prank.
Crowe says after he rose to stardom in L.A. Confidential, he met and befriended Jackson and found they had a similar sense of humor. So they would occasionally crank call each other.
Mariah Carey is 40 Years Old
[[wysiwyg_imageupload:727:]]Pop singer Mariah Carey is 40 years old today.
Happy 43rd Deathday, Walt Disney!
The animation king was only 65 when he died on this day in 1966, of lung cancer.
Michael Jackson Buried At Last
At Forest Lawn in Glendale, just over the hills from Hollywood.
“King of Popsicle” Succeeding Where Disney Failed
Walt Disney’s body has long been rumored, falsely, to lie frozen beneath the Matterhorn at Disneyland.
Pantheon of Unflattering Photos: Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, at a memorial service today in Gary, Indiana.(Photo credit: WENN)
Least Surprising Story of the Day
Michael Jackson had multiple plastic surgeries, says doctor.
Where’s Michael?
Turns out he is at Forest Lawn — at least, temporarily:
Usher Sings at Michael Jackson’s Memorial
More photos from the Michael Jackson memorial service here.
Forest Lawn: Michael Jackson’s Final Resting Place?
(TV trucks outside Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills on 7 July 2009.)A family funeral for pop star Michael Jackson took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills today, and Jackson reportedly (may) be buried there after his funeral today.
MJ in a Crystal Coffin?
It could be the biggest SoCal processional since OJ and Al Cowlings.
It Just Got Weirder
US Weekly now claims that Michael Jackson is not the biological father of his two oldest children.The real father is Jackson’s dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, says the mag.
Unknown Dump Truck Men Are Trashing Neverland
That didn’t take long.
The Best “Charlie’s Angels” Photo Ever
Among the Farrah Fawcett photos supplied to us by our friends at WENN is this memorable Charlie’s Angels promo shot from 1976:
Michael Jackson Dead at Age 50
The L.A. Times reports that Michael Jackson died after a cardiac arrest today.[Update: Jackson has indeed died. He passed away at 1:07 pm Pacific time, according to the LA County Coroner.]For a look back: