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Paris Jackson Rushed to Hospital After Trying to Commit Suicide

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:50:07 +0000

Oh no! Paris Jackson, the absolutely gorgeous daughter of the late Michael Jackson, was rushed to the hospital early this morning (June 5) after an apparent suicide attempt. Jackson, 15, was said to have been removed from her family home in Calabasas, Calif. on a stretcher at 2AM. She was rushed to a nearby hospital [...]

Wade Robson Had Nervous Breakdown Just Before Filing Michael Jackson Molestation Suit

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:48:22 +0000

Choreographer Wade Robson has changed his tune after testifying years ago that he had no inappropriate contact with Michael Jackson. The reason? He had a nervous breakdown. He drudged up deeply buried memories after becoming emotionally unglued, and then filed his suit. As we mentioned before, he is accusing the late King of Pop of molesting him for seven [...]

Wade Robson Says Michael Jackson Molested Him as a Child

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:43:56 +0000

Michael Jackson can’t rest in peace. The late singer is now being posthumously accused of molesting choreographer Wade Robson. Despite initial denials, Robson now claims that he was abused as a child when he spent time at Jackson’s famed Neverland Ranch. Howard Weitzman, the lawyer for the Michael Jackson Estate, is refuting Robson’s claims as [...]

Jury Selection for Michael Jackson's Wrongful Death Trial Begins in Los Angeles

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:02:34 +0000

Jury selection in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death trial begins today (April 2) in Los Angeles. The case stems from the late singer’s mother, Katherine Jackson, who is suing the concert promoter AEG Live for negligence. According to Rolling Stone, Katherine claims in her lawsuit that AEG was culpable in the death of her son on [...]

Chris Brown vs. Michael Jackson: Who Has the Best Music Video? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:48:46 +0000

While watching Chris Brown's 'Fine China' video, it's clear that the crooner got some visual inspiration from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. In fact, one particular clip came to mind as we were watching Breezy groove all over that warehouse with his lady -- Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' music video, which originally appeared in the feature film 'Moonwalker.'

Justin Timberlake's 'Rock Your Body' Was Intended for Michael Jackson

Kat Lee — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:32:22 +0000

The landscape of pop music today could be a very different place. Why are we making such a bold statement? Justin Timberlake‘s hit song ‘Rock Your Body’ was actually intended for Michael Jackson! According to Billboard, the infectious beat was originally supposed to appear on MJ’s 2001 album ‘Invincible’ before the Neptunes sold the song to JT [...]

Before + After Plastic Surgery Pictures of Pop Stars

Kat Lee — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:09:23 +0000

This day and age, plastic surgery on celebrities is pretty much a dime a dozen. A Botox injection here, a rhinoplasty there, it’s all part of the game. Pop stars like Michael Jackson, Cher and Lil Kim have all taken their cosmetic procedures to the extreme and dramatically altered their signature looks in the process. [...]

Lady Gaga's Latest Pet Project? Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:31:27 +0000

Lady Gaga appears to have a bit of an obsession with the late, great King of Pop Michael Jackson. Last year, she plunked down some serious coin on 55 items at an auction, promising to archive and care for the pieces of clothing that once belonged to Jackson. Now she wants to take her adoration of Jackson further by helping restore his famed Neverland Ranch, located in California.

Michael Jackson + Whitney Houston Musical Coming to Las Vegas

Scott Shetler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:08:22 +0000

Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are headed to Vegas. The late pop music icons, along with Elvis Presley, have inspired an upcoming musical called 'The Man,' which focuses on how young artists with a dream become superstars.

Lady Gaga Buys 55 Michael Jackson Items at Auction

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:00:53 +0000

Lady Gaga, arguably the new Queen of Pop (sorry Madonna!), dropped tons of cash on 55 items that were once owned by the late Michael Jackson, aka the King of Pop. But don't expect Gaga to incorporate any of the newly acquired pieces into her Born This Way Ball costumes or stage production. That would be either really cool or totally blasphemous. Instead, Ma Monster is preserving them for posterity ... for now.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:50:01 +0000

Although there's been much ado about Michael Jackson's influential 'Bad' album, nothing eclipses the unparalleled achievements of its predecessor 'Thriller.' 30 years ago, Michael's sixth album conquered the music world both with its astonishing sales records and musical impact.

Justin Bieber Modeling His Career on Michael Jackson … for Real

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:00:54 +0000

We all know that Justin Bieber wants to be the next Michael Jackson. That's not news. But it's not lip service. The Biebs and his manager Scooter Braun revealed that the pop singer literally models his career after the King of Pop's, making the same decisions he did.

No. 1 Halloween Video: Michael Jackson, 'Thriller'

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:52:05 +0000

The monster of all old-school videos, and still one of the best music videos ever made, Michael Jackson‘s 1983 epic ‘Thriller’ is one of the most influential works of the past 30 years. Countless pop stars have copied the Halloween video’s terrific dance sequence — so did a bunch of guys in a Philippines prison [...]

Ne-Yo Talks Meeting Michael Jackson on VH1′s 'Behind the Music'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:00:45 +0000

It’s no secret that Ne-Yo‘s musical hero was the late and great Michael Jackson. On an upcoming episode of VH1′s ‘Behind the Music,’ the ‘Lazy Love’ singer reminisces about working with the King of Pop on his new album before his untimely death. According to Ne-Yo, it started with a surprise phone call from MJ [...]

Ne-Yo, Melanie Fiona + Swizz Beatz Perform Michael Jackson's Hits at 'Bad 25′ Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:00:20 +0000

Michael Jackson was remembered with a birthday celebration fit a king -- the King of Pop, that is. R&B superstars Ne-Yo and Melanie Fiona, along with Swizz Beatz, performed at a star-studded event on Wednesday (Aug. 29) to celebrate what would have been Jackson's 54th birthday.

See the Track List for Michael Jackson's 'Bad 25′

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:36:50 +0000

The estate of Michael Jackson has unveiled the track listing to its 'Bad 25' anniversary deluxe box set. The three-CD plus DVD collection, which arrives in stores on Sept. 18, is in commemoration of the original album's release 25 years ago in 1987.

Cash Cash Pay Tribute to King of Pop With 'Michael Jackson' Single

Alexandra Capotorto — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:00:29 +0000

The band Cash Cash are paying tribute to the King of Pop in a big way.

The band’s first single, appropriately titled 'Michael Jackson,' from their upcoming album 'The Beat Goes On,' features not only a beat worthy of attempting your best moonwalk, but also verses almost entirely comprised of Jackson's biggest hits. We're going to go out on a limb and say that's not the easiest thing to accomplish.

Jackson Family Feud: Katherine Returns to Grandkids, Says She Was Not Held Against Her Will

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:23:12 +0000

Got a few minutes? Because that's how much it's going to take to sort out the Jackson Family Feud. Grab some popcorn and a ringside seat. Katherine Jackson has returned home to her grandkids after a traumatic week that saw missing persons reports filed, conflicting information of her whereabouts, angry grandchildren in search of their beloved caretaker, a temporary custody switch of Michael Jackson's three

Chris Brown Chimes in on the Jackson Family Feud on Twitter

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:45:12 +0000

The Jackson Family feud has become a PR nightmare for Michael Jackson's siblings and a heartbreaking story for their fans. Amid television reports of an alleged fight at Katherine's house and other tawdry gossip, no one seems to know what the heck is going on with the R&B family.

Jackson Family Feud: TJ Jackson Appointed Temporary Guardian of Michael's Children

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:33:32 +0000

The Jackson family feud keeps spiraling out of control. After the weekend drama where matriarch Katherine Jackson was M.I.A., news of an altercation emerged. Now, TJ Jackson, the son of Michael's brother Tito, has been named the temporary guardian of Michael's three kids.

Jackson Family Feud: Possible Altercation at Katherine Jackson's Home

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:50:33 +0000

The Jackson family feud rages on as police were called to Katherine Jackson’s home Monday afternoon (July 23) in Calabasas, Calif., after receiving reports of an alleged battery, according to KTLA news. Steve Whitmore, rep for the Sheriff’s Department, said that deputies took down a report, but no one was arrested. “Deputies determined that a [...]

Katherine Jackson Reportedly Safe After Being Declared Missing

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:05:43 +0000

After Michael Jackson‘s mother, Katherine, was reported missing Saturday night (July 21), authorities in Los Angeles believe that she is safe and with family members in Arizona. According to MSNBC, the chaos began Saturday when Katherine’s nephew, Trent Jackson, filed a missing persons report after family members were unable to locate Katherine all week. The [...]

Michael Jackson's Family Claims Will Is Fake

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:56:01 +0000

Michael Jackson‘s family is making the blockbuster claim that the late King of Pop’s will was faked by John Branca and John McClain, the executors of his estate. The family is asking the men to resign from their posts immediately. Celebuzz obtained a copy of the five-page letter, where Jackson’s siblings Janet, Rebbie, Tito, Randy [...]

Spike Lee Documents the Recording of Michael Jackson's 'Bad' LP in New Film

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:25:42 +0000

Spike Lee is working on a documentary on Michael Jackson, which will be comprised of footage from the recording of his iconic ‘Bad’ album. Although Lee had been friends with the King of Pop for years, he said that he learned new things about the star while sifting through the footage, calling it a “treasure [...]

Favorite Michael Jackson Song – Readers Poll

Sara D. Anderson — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:27:36 +0000

Today (August 29, 2012) marks what would have been Michael Jackson's 54th Birthday. To honor the King of Pop and to brighten our spirits, we've garnered our top 21 Michael Jackson songs of all time. Our song picks cover seven of his albums that span 30 years of his career -- from 'Got to Be There' to 'Invincible' -- intentionally leaving off Jackson 5 hits and posthumous releases.