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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• Hot Pics: Rihanna Gets In Gear For Michael Jackson ‘Immortal’ Show

  
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  As hard as it may be to believe, Rihanna lists Prince , Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill among her biggest influences. Also in that league for the vixen is Michael Jackson , whose Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour tribute show she attended in Los Angeles last evening while wearing his ...
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• Michael Jacksons Kids: Immortals Tour Trio

  
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  Prince , Paris , and Blanket Jackson support their late father Michael Jackson at the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour held at the Staples Center on Friday (January 27) in Los Angeles. Prince , 14, Paris , 13, and Blanket , 9, got the chance to pose with one ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Kids Join A Memorial Ceremony For Him!

  
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  No one loves the King of Pop Michael Jackson like his children and they decided to take part in a handprint ceremony on Thursday in L.A. in his honor. The ceremony was held outside of Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater and all three of the children were present, Prince, 14 , Paris,13, and Blanket 9. ...
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• Paris Jackson And Justin Bieber To Shag With Unswerving Predictability

  
  Hecklerspray — Authority: 501
  When Michael Jackson was alive (he’s very much dead these days), he ended up getting married to Lisa Marie Presley. It was weird. The King Of Pop shacking up with The King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s daughter. Mixing pop royalty like that… it’s incestuous and odd. And guess what is going to happen? That’s ...
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• Prince, Paris and Blanket Memorialize Michael Jackson in Handprint Ceremony

  
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  His memory and indelible mark on music and pop culture will last forever and now Michael Jacksons children have cemented his legacy ... in the literal sense. With a hand and footprint ceremony, Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket Jackson, 9, left their mark - and Michaels - outside Hollywoods Graumans Chinese Theater. ...
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• Michael Jackson Cemented At Ceremony, Justin Bieber Attends

  
  The Inquisitr Entertainment — Authority: 728
  Michael Jackson’s three children helped to immortalise their father in a handprint ceremony. Paris Jackson, Prince Michael and Blanket pressed their hands and feet into concrete at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Also imprinted was Michael Jackson’s hand with a sequined glove, and his feet with a ...
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• Michael Jackson’s Glee Episode Is Imminent (Don’t Let Him In A School!)

  
  Hecklerspray — Authority: 501
  Americans have loads of stuff that’s essentially just for them, but occasionally seeps into the cultural mindset of others. Even though its just rounders for men, they call it the “world series” even though only American teams compete. Then there’s the general extra injection of happiness and excitement that ...
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• Michael Jackson Immortalized By Children On Hollywood Walk of Fame

  
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  Michael Jackson’s legacy has been cemented. Using their father’s shoes, and a sequined glove, the King of Pop’s three children,Prince, Blanket, and Paris, immortalized their late father in front of Graumans Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Prince told the crowd that this was his dad’s lifetime achievement award ...
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  To download simply click on the image or right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…”. I invite you all to DARE. Dare to hope. Dare to comfort. Dare to dream , and dare to BELIEVE! Check out Creativity Prompt’s unique self paced workshop: “Make Your Own Planner” . In this ...
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• Oldest Resort The Buccaneer Unveils its Largest Luxury Suite

  
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  The Buccaneer resort is the oldest and perhaps the most luxurious on the US Virgin Islands. The estate has lorded over St. Croix for over 350 years now. The first building on the oceanfront Estate Shoys was constructed way back in 1653 by Charles Martel, the Knight of Malta. The island changed hands in 1733 [...]
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• Paris Jackson -- Batter Up!

  
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• Short Takes: Roger Waters, Michael Jackson, Johnny Ramone, Burt Bacharach, Motley Crue

  
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  Pink Floyd s Roger Waters admitted to Howard Stearn that he was probably wrong in his acrimony towards his old bandmates. When asked about whether it was wrong for the group to continue playing their older music after his departure, he said "I think I was wrong to think they were wrong." Waters also said that the ...
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• Behind the scenes of ‘Black or White’

  
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• Phillip Phillips Wins Raves For Acoustic “Thriller” On American Idol (VIDEO)

  
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  (YouTube) The 11th season of “American Idol” officially kicked off Thursday night with auditions in Savannah, Georgia. And it wouldn’t be an “Idol” premiere without at least a few of the 10,000 hopefuls bringing the crazy. But some brought the talent, too – like Phillip Phillips , who put on a new ...
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• Jackson family drops restitution bid against Conrad Murray (Reuters)

  
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  Reuters – Conrad Murray — the former personal physician of Michael Jackson who is currently serving out a four-year jail sentence for causing the singer’s death — can at least scratch one worry off his list. Read the original here: (Reuters)"> (Reuters)">Jackson family drops restitution bid ...
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• MICHAEL JACKSON’S FAMILY IS NOT ASKING FOR MONEY FROOM DR. CONRAD MURRAY

  
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  MICHAEL JACKSON’S FAMILY IS NOT ASKING FOR MONEY FROOM DR. CONRAD MURRAY http://news.yahoo.com/jackson-doc-wont-asked-pay-restitution-225602679.html Filed under: Michael Jackson, News Tagged: Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson
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• Dancing Filipino Traffic Cop Bust Stupid Dope Moves To Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” [Video]

  
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• Glee: Watch NeNe as the Swim Coach; Pics of MJ Episode

  
  Electronic Urban Report / EUR — Authority: 667
  *”Real Housewives of Atlanta” standout NeNe Leakes made her debut on “Glee” last night, and the show did not “water” down her NeNe-ness one bit. The reality star played McKinley High swimming coach Roz Washington, a proud Olympic medalist who has no time for “trouty mouth” children testing her ...
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• Knuckles Should Have the Coolest Beat

  
  Nocturne Adagio — Authority: 110
  This is another song from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 game. Once again, you can definitely hear the Michael Jackson elements in this one too. The miniboss theme also had snippets of this drum loop. Its a badazz loop thats why Knuckles has it lol. Hes the only one in the game that fights with his fists.....err ...
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• VIDEO: Squirrels Dancing to Michael Jackson

  
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