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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• ON THE SET: Mariah’s “H.A.T.E.U.” Video+KeKe Palmer’s New “True Jackson VP” Movie

  
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  YBF actors KeKe Palmer & Tyler James Williams hit the set of KeKe’s upcoming movie True Jackson, VP movie.  Its based on her show of course.  And Tyler’s playing her love interest in the movie.  They are too cute. And Mariah was spotted shooting more shots for her “H.A.T.E.U.” video.  ...
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• Jackson’s Agent Adding Fuel To Fire

  
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  I think it is safe to say that it is old news that Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson is demanding a trade from the team. Unfortunately for him, he isn’t exactly making any friends in that respect, according to The Sporting News. It appears that in this case, it isn’t Jackson who is the antagonist in ...
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• John Bohener wanks the night away

  
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  Mr. Tobacco Bribe issued so much crap on Saturday that it was hard to get the smell out of my keyboard. I came here to renew the American Dream, so my kids and their kids have the same opportunities I had. I came here to fight big-government monstrosities like this bill that dim the light of freedom and diminish ...
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• Colts Hobbled? Old Foe Indianapolis has a full infirmary

  
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  by Darron Cummings - AP This way to the hospital! Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders is among the several Colts suffering with injury as Indy heads into the meat of its schedule. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) View full size ...
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• Viggo Mortensen On Aragorn In The Hobbit And Beyond

  
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  A few months ago, Viggo Mortensen told MTV that he could see his " Lord of the Rings " character, Aragorn, popping up in a film meant to bridge the stories between " The Hobbit " and the "Rings" trilogy. The only problem there is that the bridge chapter is looking increasingly unlikely . Then again, maybe ...
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• Morning Soul: Aint Nobody Humpin Around

  
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  Why, yes. All Black people do rap. Even when were singing. [ FF ] Kanye West as Fred Sanford ? Diddy as Conway Twitty ? Yup. [ DNJ ] A Ghostface ghost story of course would involve little people and rock band KISS . [ YT ] R. Kelly s tribute song to Michael Jackson is really quite touching...and good. [ ...
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• TV Notebook: 11/09/09

  
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  George is throwin’ a party tonight, and it’s taking over the Turner cable world. “Lopez Tonight” premieres tonight at 11 on TBS, with simulcasts on TNT and truTv. The lone finale tonight is “Lincoln Heights” on ABC Family at 8 p.m. News on this Monday morning, The Disney/ABC/NBC/Universal/Heart television ...
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• Natalie Portman: Meat’s a Sin, Free Polanski

  
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  Natalie Portman is a vegetarian – a vegan, to be precise – and she thinks you should be one too. At least, that’s the impression I get from her article at the Huffington Post . In fact, she really goes so far as to infer that those of us who eat animals or animal products are inhumane beasts. Apparently, ...
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• Are These the 100 Best Movies of the Decade?

  
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  The Times of Londons proudly opinionated lineup feels more provocative than definitive, though it does make an effort to represent all sides of 2000s cinema, from art-house fare to hit crowd-pleasers to cult favorites.
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• Dr. Conrad Murray Surfaces

  
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  Filed under: Celebrity Justice , Michael Jackson Dr. Conrad Murray has been as mysterious a figure as Michael Jackson himself, since the death of the King of Pop. We havent seen him out and about for months -- until now.Dr. Murray and his lawyer, Ed Chernoff, left the Beverly Regent Hotel last ... Permalink
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• Disneys A Christmas Carol: Investors not in a merry mood?

  
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  Filed under: General Electric (GE) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Sony Corp ADR (SNE) , Film Disney ( DIS ) had high hopes for A Christmas Carol. It was supposed to be an unqualified blockbuster. Unfortunately, the films first weekend at the box office was nothing short of a disaster. Too strong? Hardly. According to ...
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• It Just Keeps Getting Worse for the Giants

  
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  Vincent Jackson scores the game-winning touchdown. There was a stretch of the fourth quarter yesterday where it appeared the Giants defense had gotten its swagger back. Fred Robbins sacked Philip Rivers on the Chargers first play of the quarter; theyd go three and out on the drive. Following an Eli Manning ...
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• Your morning jolt: Does the governor know what you’re doing? ‘I am the governor’

  
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  Over on Lake Jackson down toward middle Georgia, Fonnette Harris saw some machinery on the lot across the water, dredging up dirt from a boat slip, then dumping it deeper into the lake. She and her husband hopped into their pontoon boat and hailed the fellow on the opposite shore – asking if he had a permit and ...
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• The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty Premieres December 13

  
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  Six-episode A&E; reality show will depict impact of Michael Jacksons death on his brothers. By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: Time Life Pictures/DMI/Time Life Pictures/Getty Im The A&E; network reality show depicting the aftermath of Michael Jacksons death on his family, "The Jacksons: A ...
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• Rivers TD to Vincent Jackson stuns Giants, 21-20

  
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  Philip Rivers capped an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds to play and the San Diego Chargers stunned the Giants 21-20 on Sunday, handing New York its fourth straight loss.
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• Entire team chips in with first Bucs win in almost a year.

  
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  More photos » by Brian Blanco - AP Browse more photos » Its been awhile since any of us Bucs fans have been able to reflect on a meaningful win.  Coming into this week at 0-7, off a bye week, starting a rookie quarterback, the buzz was around ...
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• Rolling Stone’s Top Stories

  
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  • U2, Jay-Z Team Up at MTV Europe Awards• Rihanna Details Chris Brown Assault on GMA• Zemeckis Wants Beatles for Yellow Submarine• Weekend Rock List: New York City Songs• Jackson Doctor Speaks About Star’s Drug Use• Pixies Rock Doolittle at L.A. Tour Launch• Jack White: Not on Slash’s Solo LP• ...
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• More from a Grand Day

  
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  For some reason half of my previous post and pictures were lost.  Here go again! Grandson Elisha--almost 8 months Saturday we had grandparents and grandchildren here to celebrate Jordans birthday.  All three of the girls made cakes that we greatly enjoyed and we also grilled burgers and had beans, ...
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• A&E SETS A DATE FOR JACKSONS REALITY SHOW

  
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  *A&E has finally announced plans for its new reality series “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty,” starring the brothers of late pop icon Michael Jackson. The one-hour show will premiere on Dec. 13 and run for six episodes, the network said Friday. Cameras follow Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon ...
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• Laura Wright is staying with General Hospital

  
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  Theres a lot to be happy about if youre a fan of General Hospital . Theres been some very good news from the soap. Things like James Francos guest role and the return of the original Lucky, Jonathan Jackson . And Steve Burton has committed to playing Jason for a while longer. And now comes some news thats ...
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