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’s glove sold for 350,000 dollars

  
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  On Saturday, King of Pop Michael Jackson’s famous sequined white glove, introduced at his first moonwalking concert, fetched an astounding 350,000 dollars in an auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The buyer was identified as a Hong Kong hotel executive Hoffman Ma, who plans to display it as part of the ...
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• Michael Jacksons moonwalk glove sells for $350K at auction

  
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  The glove was worn when Jackson premiered his moonwalk dance in 1983.
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• Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction

  
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  A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he unveiled the moonwalk in 1983, is being sold at auction.
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• Jacksons glove sells for shocking $350G at auction

  
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  The sparkly white glove Michael Jackson wore for his first moonwalk was the star of a rock auction Saturday, fetching an astounding $350,000. read more
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• Michael Jackson’s ‘face’ on baby scan: Mystical 7th Child ?

  
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  Posted by Ivica Miskovic  http://www.aroundglobe.net/2009/11/michael-jacksons-face-on-baby-scan.html   An image captured in a baby scan has been claimed to be the ‘double’ of Michael Jackson.   Parents-to-be Dawn Kelley and William Hickman were looking at the ultrasound scan of their unborn baby when ...
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• Jackson Gloves Sold for $350,000

  
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  Michael Jackson ’s rhinestone-studded, white gloves were sold at the Julien’s Auction for $350,000. It will reach to $420,000 after taxes and fees were added. Another item, a black jacket worn during the 1989 world tour was sold at $225,000. The glove was first worn during the 1983 25th anniversary of Motown ...
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  Washington, Nov 22 (DPA) Michael Jackson’s famous sequined white glove, worn at his first Moon Walk concert, went for $350,000 at an auction at Hard Rock cafe in New York City.The buyer was a businessman, Hoffman Ma, who told Fox News that he had come prepared to spend much more than that on the [...]
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• Jacksons Glove Grabs $350G in Auction

  
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• JANET AND LATOYA JACKSON: BEFORE AND AFTER PLASTIC SURGERY

  
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  We absolutely LOVE these before and after photos of Janet and LaToya Jackson published in the Daily Mail. Both had perfectly nice noses back in the early 80’s, but followed Michael’s advice and had them minimized. We can see that LaToya’s skin has lightened considerably since then – probably under ...
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  In this Oct. 27, 2009 file photo, Music producer Berry Gordy arrives to the premiere of "Michael Jacksons This Is It," in Los Angeles.
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• Janet Jackson reverts to Scream style for new music video in tribute to Michael

  
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  It’s filmed in black and white and she’s wearing futuristic clothing, so you would be forgiven for thinking you had seen Janet Jackson’s new music video before. The way the three-minute movie for Make Me is shot is reminiscent of the Scream video the singer made with her late brother Michael in their 1995 ...
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• Chris Brown Channels Michael Jackson

  
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  Chris Brown busted out a few of his “homie, friend, and loved one” Michael Jackson’s moves, performing “Beat It” at the 13th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala on Friday (Nov. 20). He is donating a portion of the proceeds from his “Fan Appreciation” tour to the Best Buddies International non-profit ...
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• Jackson doctor waited over an hour before 911 call: warrant

  
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  LAS VEGAS : Michael Jackson’s deathbed doctor waited over an hour to call for help when he realized the pop star wasn’t breathing, and could not be found for hours afterward, according to a search warrant unsealed on Friday.The documents, which police filed to support their request to anglinajolie posted 89 ...
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  People 40 and above are about to take over. I am starting to really enjoy being forties. Go, Miss Janet!!! Represent!!! Just remember to keep your clothes.
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  News media accounts that Michael Jackson was “debt-ridden”, without providing further explanation, gave the impression that the King of Pop’s financial situation was something the general public    .. more …
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