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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• 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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• Awesome beatboxing at Quincy Jones’ 75th Birthday Celebration

  
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  And it even morphs into Billie Jean by the end. Excellent.
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• THE 40+ ARE ABOUT TO SHUT IT DOWN

  
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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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• Michael Jackson | Michael Jackson – Money, Myth And The Mainstream Media

  
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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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• A CELEBRITY BABY BLOG PARTY: “THOSE ARE MICHAEL JACKSON’S KIDS”

  
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  Today’s celebrity baby blog party is brought to you by a picture of Blanket(Michael’s younger son) and Michael as a young boy(R). This picture as well as the others you are about to see ...
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• Michael Jackson Doctor Investigation Will Go into 2010

  
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  "We have taken our time with this to make sure its done correctly," an LA police commander tells PEOPLE
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• Michael Jackson’s Glove Among Items At Music Auction

  
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  NEW YORK – A collection of  Michael Jackson memorabilia , including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction. The glove and other Jackson items are part of a music memorabilia auction being held by Julien’s Auctions at the  Hard ...
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• Michael Jackson’s This Is It

  
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  reviewed by Deborah Garcia You’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by a smooth criminal … and so, I was. My initial curiosity to see the last footage of Michael Jackson’s final concert rehearsals became utter fascination and inspiration within seconds after the film began. Throughout my life, I hadn’t ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Face Appears In Sonogram

  
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  The King of Pop’s ghost works in mysterious ways. For instance, this week he manifested an image of his face in a UK couple’s high-powered sonogram . What does it all mean? Is MJ’s ghost trying to tell us that this child will be the next King of Pop? Or is he telling us that this is somehow another one of his ...
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• Jacko 911 Call Delayed For Over An Hour

  
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  Michael Jacksons private doctor waited over an hour to call emergency services when he realised the singer was not breathing, according to newly-released documents.
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• Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction (AP)

  
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  AP – A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction. The rest is here: (AP)"> (AP)">Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction (AP)
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• Michael Jackson Thriller: The Man And His Song

  
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  Michael Jackson Thriller was the number one selling album of all time and was the sixth album that was put out by Michael Jackson. Epic records released this album in November of nineteen eighty two. Thriller followed another famous album Off the wall which was released in nineteen seventy nine. This song has become ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Doc Shipped Propofol From Vegas to L.A., Records Show

  
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  Whoever said “everything leaves a paper trail” was damn right. Dr. Conrad Murray has admitted to giving Michael Jackson the surgical anesthetic propofol to help him sleep, and police say they know where he got it. According to additional search warrant documents released Friday, investigators found receipts in ...
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• Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction To Be Held At Knightsabridge on December 16th, Catalog Available Online

  
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  The second of two Bonhams events to be held next month ( the other being hosted in Los Angeles ) is the “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 16905), which will be held December 16th at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. At the time of this report, it ...
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• Vodafone seeks more time to reply to Indian tax claim (AFP)

  
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  AFP - British mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc has sought an extra two months to reply to a two-billion-dollar Indian tax claim over its purchase of India’s third-largest mobile operator.Read the original here: Vodafone seeks more time to reply to Indian tax claim (AFP) [...]
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• American Music Awards Will Highlight Jacksons, Idol

  
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  The American Music Awards will be heavy on the Jacksons and heavy on “American Idol.” Janet Jackson has a greatest-hits album out and will do an eight-minute medley of her hits to open the show. Michael Jackson is up for five awards, including artist of the year. His biggest competition includes Taylor Swift, ...
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• The Jackson Saga Continues

  
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  Evan Chandler the man who accused Michael Jackson of abusing his son Jordan, has committed suicide. The one time dentist, who had numerous plastic surgery operations to change his appearance after the family received a massive pay out by Jackson, shot himself.It is believed Mr Chandler had become a recluse and was ...
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• Janet Jackson’s interview scored big ratings

  
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  Yet another one of the privileges of having had Michael Jackson as a brother and him having passed away… almost six freaking months ago! Still, the hype rages on and Janet Jackson’s recent interview is an eloquent example of that as it gained the highest ratings on Wednesday night for its particular time slot. It ...
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• The American Music Awards: Keeping the Michael Jackson Tributes Going

  
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  Hey folks, just a quick note to let you know we’ll be liveblogging the American Music Awards this Sunday night (ABC, 8/7central — we’ll be here for the Pacific time zone broadcast) so please come by as we bow down to/bitch about who won what, who blew whom off the stage and who ripped off Lady Gaga’s look most ...
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