Michael Jackson

“Michael”: Rolling Stone’s Ultimate Jackson Book Is in Stores Now

source: Rolling Stone

RS contributor Jon Dolan writes about Bad, Jackson’s last truly great album, and Alan Light examines the making of Thriller, the biggest album of all time. Rob Sheffield contributes a guide to Jackson’s videos and the 25 moments that defined his career. Michael also includes tributes fro...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Julian Casbalancas Rocks Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Theater

source: Spinner

When Casablancas chose the venue, he admits he wasn't aware of the historical significance, as it's the venue where Michael Jackson and his date are watching the movie. The venue even recently recreated the clip's marquee to honor the late pop icon. "I didn't know about it at first and I only...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Was Michael Jackson the World's Biggest Environmentalist?

source: MJJRealRealm

Earth Song" is indisputably the most popular green-themed tune ever. It remains Jackson's best-selling song in the U.K. (yes, bigger than "Thriller" or "Billie Jean"), and beat out the Beatles' first single in 25 years for the top spot on the British charts. But the song, and its lavish globe...

Published Fri, Nov 13

Some Fans Not 'Thrilled' With 'This Is It' Documentary

source: Encore

Many Michael Jackson fans launched a website campaign to urge other fans not to attend the "This Is It" documentary. The Jackson fans insist the film does not show the severe pain the Thriller star was in during rehearsals.

Published Thu, Nov 5

On the Charts: Michael Jackson Hits Number One With “This Is It”

source: Rolling Stone

The Big News: The King of Pop resumed his spot at the top of the charts this week. The soundtrack to Michael Jackson’s concert rehearsal documentary This Is It sold 373,000 copies to cruise to Number One on the Billboard Top 200. Jackson albums like Number Ones and Thriller have frequently hi...

Published Wed, Nov 4

2009/11/04 - Michael Jackson - Starlight (Thriller demo)

source: mjtunes.com

Song Michael worked on during the THRILLER sessions, which turnedinto Thriller.First heard by...

Published Wed, Nov 4

Reviews: Michael Jackson's This Is It

source: MJJRealRealm

This is definitely it - the Michael Jackson way As is typical at a big name concert when the music starts up for a well-known and loved song, I found myself itching to get up and scream when the familiar tones of “Thriller” or “Smooth Criminal” filled the theater.

Published Wed, Oct 28

Michael Jackson Secretly Remade Thriller, And You Can See It In 3D!

source: mjjmoa.com

Michael Jackson?s concert documentary This Is It will arrive in theaters next week and it contains more than a few surprises. We talked with the film?s director Kenny Ortega and choreographer/associat ...

Published Fri, Oct 23