MIchael Jackson

Born August 29, 1958, to a musically inclined working-class family in Gary, Indiana, Michael Joseph Jackson is one of the greatest selling musicians of all-time.

Michael Jackson began performing at a young age as a member of the Jackson 5 before establishing himself as a successful solo artist. His music career exploded in 1982 with the release of his sixth studio album Thriller, which transformed Michael into a media icon and one of the biggest artists in the history of pop music.

Despite unparalleled professional success, Michael Jackson's personal life has been under constant tabloid scrutiny. His visual appearance has undergone a dramatic change over the years, and he has developed an image as an abnormally shy and eccentric character with a fond appreciation for children. Rumors of child abuse and pedophilia began to surface, leading to Michael's eventual seclusion from the public eye.

The father of three, Michael caused a media frenzy in 1994 when he secretly married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley in the Dominican Republic. The marriage was short-lived however, and the two parted ways less than two years later.

Michael collaborated with younger sister Janet Jackson on the 1995 chart-topper "Scream," which demonstrated the duo's distaste for the media surrounding their family life.

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• Michael Jackson "This Is It" Video Premiere

  
  Bring Da Beat Back — Authority: 491
  Spike Lee has directed a music video for Michael Jacksons song "This Is It" lifted from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name, which will be released on DVD January 26th. The tribute clip truly is touching, honoring the late King of Pop while unavoidably reminding us all that he really is gone. We must remember ...
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• Michael Jackson - This Is It (Official Video, 2nd Version)

  
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  I know many of you have been waiting for this, the full version of the second official video for Michel Jacksons This It It. This one directed by Spike Lee:
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• Video Premiere: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”

  
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  Here it is. The video for “This Is It” directed by Spike Lee. It goes back to Gary, Indiana and takes you on a journey of Michael Jackson’s past. Let me know what you think.-Dr.FB
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• This Is (Really) It

  
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• Art, Schooled: Six Ideas for Taking Back Our Taxi Cab Tops [Art, Schooled]

  
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  Art! Who goes there? Now: we do. In the first installment of our Sunday art column, Kelsey Keiths got a few ideas for some people who think they know what arts good for New York Citys taxis. ...
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• Michael Jackson “This Is It” VIDEO

  
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  Here’s the official music video for Michael Jackson’s posthumous single, “This Is It!” Directed by Academy Award nominated lensman Spike Lee, the video is a montage of Michael’s hometown of Gary, Indiana, as well as footage of the King of Pop throughout the years. Michael Jackson – This Is It – ...
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• Michael Jackson – This Is It (Directed by Spike Lee)

  
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  Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee presents his visual rendition of Michael Jackson’s posthumous single This Is It . The filmmaker takes us back to the icon’s humble beginnings as the video features scenes from Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Indiana, edited together with photos and footage taken throughout ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Official ‘This Is It’ Music Video, Directed by Spike Lee

  
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  The movie was directed by Kenny Ortega, but the King of Pop’s Music video for the song This is It was directed by none other than legendary filmmaker Spike Lee. Here it is.Very sad, but a nice farewell to Michael Jackson from Spike Lee.Source: Vimeo
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• Michael Jackson – This Is It Video [Spike Lee]

  
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  Click here to view the embedded video.
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• MUSIC VIDEO: MICHAEL JACKSON - “THIS IS IT”

  
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  Here’s the Spike Lee-directed video for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” , the title track to the film , using photographs and video footage from the King of Pop’s career and hometown of Gary, Indiana. This Is It will be released on DVD Jan. 26th.
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• Lil Spikey Lee Directs Video for Lil Mikey Jacksons "This Is It"

  
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  Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.Spike spliced footage from some of Michaels best of footage, including footage from his hometown of Gary, Indiana to come up with a fitting tribute to the ONLY King of Music.
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• MUSIC VIDEO: Michael Jackson – This Is It

  
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• Ten Best Films of ‘09

  
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  It’s been an amazing year in film with so many diverse movies — you’ve laughed, cried, learned and been entertained.  Whether it was Mo’Nique ’s gut-wrenching performance in Precious , Michael Moore ’s biting commentary in Capitalism: A Love Story , or the high-octane energy from Star Trek — films ...
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• VIDEO: Spike Lee Directs Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”

  
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  Director Spike Lee takes on the monumental task of visualizing Michael Jackson’s posthumous music videe, “This Is It.” Michael Jackson – This Is It – Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo .
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• Frank Paul Jones impact & attention

  
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  Frank Paul Jones impact & attention   For every action there is a reaction, so I am told.  Perhaps my life will never be the same, because of one or a few of my actions.  Was it a mistake?  I do not think it was even bad judgment.  Was it a necessary act?  Maybe!  However what were done have become ...
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• Top 25 Album of 2009

  
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  2009 is almost over and boy was it a big one for music: Michael Jackson died, The Beatles became Rock Band legends, and dozens of bands reunited, including Blur , Blink-182 , and The Jesus Lizard . It’s that time of year: to list my Top 25 Albums of 2009. Click through the gallery below to see my picks! ...
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• Michael Jacksons chimp Bubbles makes appearance in FBI files

  
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  via Los Angeles Times LA NOW blog... Amid the 333 pages of FBI documents on Michael Jackson, none may be more curious than the reference to the pop stars pet chimp. The chimpanzee, Bubbles, came up in the 1993 investigation into a 13-year-old boys allegations that Jackson molested him. What led an agent to ...
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• Grown Folks Business: In The News 12/27/09

  
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  Maxwell To Perform At Grammy’s Next Month – SR Ne-Yo Played Santa For Over 400 Youth In Las Vegas This Past Weekend – C&R JHud Ready For South Africa, Not Pregnancy – VIBE Trey Songz Atop R&B Charts For Second Week , Melanie Fiona Follows – SR Rihanna Told To Cover Up For Abu Dhabi Gig ...
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• MTVs People of the Year: Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga

  
  Larry King Live — Authority: 147
  By Jethro Nededog via Zaptoit MTV, predictable much? Were not surprised by the networks choices for their top man and woman of 2009, but we do think theyre well-deserved. Michael Jackson s death was the event of the year. It took down Twitter, inspired pilgrimages to the Jackson Compound in insufferable Encino, ...
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• TAKE THAT THE CIRCUS LIVE 2009 HDTV XVID-AAF

  
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