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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• Sleeve Notes: The Michael Jackson paintings you have to see

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  So I was all set to write about the noughties this week, when some pictures landed on my desk and I thought: "You know what? If I received Sleeve Notes, Id much rather look at paintings of a half-naked Michael Jackson surrounded by cherubic children than read Tim Jonzes review of the decade." So without any further ...
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• Top 10 searches in 2009 on Google, Yahoo and Bing.

  
  JustBol — Authority: 139
  Only few days reaming to this year end, this year king of pop Michael Jackson and Twitter are the hottest searches. On June 25, 2009 sudden death of Michael Jackson, millions and millions of people from all over the world began searching for information about the pop star. Google said, “We saw one of the [...]
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• Vote: What Was the Biggest Story of the Year?

  
  Lyrics, News, Review, Pictures, Wall Papers of Music celebrities - Real Lyrics . COM — Authority: 155
  Filed under: Gut Reactions , Movie News , Music News , TV News , Michael Jackson It’s been a pretty big year in celebrity news. The death of Michael Jackson sent shock waves through the world, while Susan Boyle ‘Dreamed a Dream’ and won the hearts of millions. But there were also stories that we ...
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• Michael Jackson to be Awarded With Lifetime Achievement Grammy

  
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  Michael Jackson is to be posthumously awarded a lifetime achievement Grammy , the US Recording Academy announced.
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• Michael Jackson Set For Grammys Lifetime Honor

  
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  sponkit.comsponkit.comMichael Jackson is set to receive a lifetime achievement award from the US... [[ Read the Full Story at Spon it.com ]]
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• When Did People’s Personal Relationships Become News

  
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  A few years back it was Bill Clinton and his scandal with Monica Lewinsky.  Today it’s Tiger Woods and his women.  While I can understand juicy gossip like the president of the United States having an affair is tantalizing to some people it’s still not news but just plain old gossip. I am sickened by news ...
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• Michael Jackson Brothers Tour

  
  RightFielders Women in Sports — Authority: 141
  Michael Jackson brothers are set to tour come 2010. They have announced their plans and the fans seem excited about it! Read more here and check out photos and video!So will you be going to see the Jackson four? Doesn’t have quite the ring to it does it? I am sure it will still be [...]
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• Michael Jackson to be awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy

  
  Oh No They Didn't! — Authority: 174
  Michael Jackson to be awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award on Jan. 30, 2010 Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, will be the King of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, which is to be held on January 31, 2010. Michael Jackson will be awarded a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Jackson, along with Bobby ...
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• Nokia to launch new music phone model (Reuters)

  
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  Reuters - The world’s largest mobile phone maker Nokia is preparing to launch a new music-bundled phone, photos from the firm’s website showed on Friday.Nokia to launch new music phone model (Reuters) a2a_linkname="Nokia to launch new music phone model ...
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• Brit loses fight for rights to Michael Jackson’s estate

  
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  Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): A British woman, who made a bizarre petition for rights to late Michael Jackson’s estate, has had her case thrown out by a Los Angeles judge due to lack of evidence.Nona Paris Lola Jackson had made claims that she was married to Jackson at the time of his death in [...]
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• Miley is out, MJ is in

  
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  Sad news for Miley Cyrus camp. The 17 year old singer/actress and her song ‘The Climb’was “disqualified” and removed from the 2010 Grammy Awards nominations list . According to the sources, the Hannah Montana soundtrack that had previously been listed in the Best Song Written For Motion Picture, ...
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• Gabber Quote of the Day

  
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  “I had surgery when I was very young and it was the stupidest thing I’ve ever done. Michael Jackson kept saying, ‘You should have plastic surgery.’ I got my nose done and he said, ‘Do more, do more.’ It was stupid. If I had my way I’d go back to my original big nose with a bit of a hook in it. It ...
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• Michael Jackson Business Sues Phone Book

  
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• MICHAEL JACKSON’S KIDS HAD A LAS VEGAS THANKSGIVING

  
  Janet Charlton's Hollywood — Authority: 505
  Awhile back, a friend of ours in the media who has been acquainted with the Jackson family for a long time told us that Michael Jackson’s kids would be better off NOT placed with the family. “That’s the worst thing that could happen to them!” she said. “All they talk about is MONEY- ways to access ...
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• Michael Jackson’s brothers have a new reality show

  
  Pride News for Smart Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Transsexual, and Straight People — Authority: 144
  The Jackson brothers celebrate the launch of their upcoming reality show “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” with a party in Los Angeles for family and friends.
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• Jackson Brothers Stand Behind Joe Jackson

  
  Jacky Jasper's Diary of a Hollywood Street King — Authority: 145
  Tweet This Story! Despite Michael Jackson’s statements of his father, Joe, being an abusive dad, the King of Pop’s brothers say that’s not the case. The Jackson brothers backed the often criticized Joe Jackson, stating that Michael (the youngest of six boys) was too young to understand his disciplinary ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Brothers Announcing Plans Of Jackson 4 World Tour

  
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  The brothers of the late `King of Pop` Michael Jackson are all set to hit the road once more as the `Jackson 4`, after announcing plans of a world tour. Jermaine,Tito, Jackie and Marlon want to tour the world playing the hits that took them to the top of the charts before their little brother Michael went on to ...
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• DAVID NORDAHL PAINTINGS OF MICHAEL JACKSON REVEALED

  
  Faded Youth Blog — Authority: 607
  Check out ‘The Story Teller’ by artist David Nordahl . Commissioned by Michael Jackson and painted over a 17-year period, this unusual piece is among the various artwork which reveal a whimsical and fantastical side to the late King of Pop. Created by master painter David Nordahl in his Santa Fe, New Mexico ...
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• A&E launches The Jacksons: a Family Dynasty in LA

  
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  Christopher Polk/Getty Images Top Jackie Jackson and Jermaine Jackson. Above Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Marlon Wayans, Jermaine Jackson and Shawn Wayans. A&E’s bash at Boulevard3 in Los Angeles on Wednesday to launch its new six-episode The Jacksons: a Family Dynasty saw ...
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