Video: Michael Jackson - This Is It

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This was a beautiful watch.

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Michael Jackson - This Is It

Sounds like a real Michael Jackson song. Great.

New Michael Jackson Song In October!

The new Michael Jackson song entitled "This Is It" will be released as a single on Oct. 12, Sony Music Entertainment announced today (Sept. 23). The song -- which features backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons -- is part of a two-disc album of music inspired by the upcoming "This Is It" film, which chronicles Jackson's final days rehearsing for his comeback concerts before his death.

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Wow, I bet this will do very very well.

Listen: New MJ Remixes

Audio Streams:

“Ain’t No Sunshine” – Produced by Benny Blanco

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“Maria” – Produced by Emile Haynie

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“Who’s Loving You” – Produced by No ID

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“Maybe Tomorrow” – Produced by Sturken & Rogers

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“Ben” – Produced by Akon

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What do yo think?

"This Is It": Michael Jackson's Rehearsal for "Human Nature"

Looks and sounds gooooood.

Michael Jackson "This Is It" Trailer

They clearly want people to stand in line waiting for getting tickets. 2 weeks is a joke. I recommend just waiting for the DVD release which will be follow up soon in my opinion as they don't want to miss the holiday sales. Don't count on it but that would make sense.

MJ's "Will You Be There" To Be Remade?

TMZ reports that a few artists are ready to remake "Will You Be There".

Usher, Dionne Warwick, Wyclef and Jermaine Jackson are joining Mayer, Richie and Houston in recording a remake of Jacko's "Will You Be There." Larry King's wife Shawn, who is spearheading the tribute and sings on it as well, tells us she's not sure if Jennifer Hudson -- who sang the song at Michael's over-the-top memorial last month -- will be involved with the project, as she just gave birth.

The proceeds from the song will be split 50/50 between The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and an unspecified charity close to MJ.

Hmm...We've heard so many rumors about "about to happen" tributes so let just wait and see if this is eventually happen.

And I hope if it happened that JHud won't be participating.

Sony to Release MJ's "This Is It"

MICHAEL JACKSON'S "THIS IS IT" TO BE PRESENTED IN THEATERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT AND SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

-Film Drawn From Legendary Entertainer's Last Rehearsals and Behind-The-Scenes Footage Will Be Released October 30th in High Definition with Digital Sound-
CULVER CITY, Calif., August 10, 2009 - Beginning October 30th, the world will have a front-row seat for Michael Jackson's final concert, as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment release Michael Jackson's This Is It.

This Is It is being produced with the full support of The Estate of Michael Jackson and will be drawn from hundreds of hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage, captured in high definition with state-of-the-art digital sound as the late singer was preparing for his concert series in London. The film, which will also offer select sequences in 3-D, will provide a unique career retrospective and feature interviews with some of Jackson's closest friends and creative collaborators.
The announcement was made by Michael Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of the studio, Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment, and Rob Stringer, Chairman of Columbia/Epic Label Group, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. The companies serve as the principal entertainment divisions of Sony Corporation.
Joining Sony in the announcement was The Estate of Michael Jackson, administered by his longtime attorney John Branca and veteran music executive John McClain, a Jackson family friend for more than 40 years. Proceeds the Estate earns from the film's release will benefit the Michael Jackson Family Trust, the entity that Mr. Jackson specified in his will is to receive all of his assets.

The rights to the exclusive footage were acquired from AEG Live and The Estate of Michael Jackson. Sony Pictures and Sony Music will co-produce with AEG Live and the Estate, and Sony Pictures will distribute the film worldwide. Randy Phillips and Paul Gongaware of AEG Live will serve as producers of the film.
The majority of the film's footage was shot in June, 2009 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, and The Forum in Inglewood, California, as Jackson prepared for "This Is It," the series of fifty concerts Jackson planned to present at the O2 Arena in London.

This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from extensive footage that shows Jackson's meticulous preparation for his 2009 London shows.

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They gonna make mad money with that movie but I know we all want to see the footage.

Janet Jackson to Pay Tribute to MJ

JANET JACKSON is being lined up for an appearance at the MOBO awards in Glasgow next month - her first UK date since the death of her brother.

Organisers are inviting the singer as part of a tribute to Michael at the SECC ceremony on September 30.

A spokesman for the awards said: "Janet is a music icon in her own right and a previous MOBO presenter.

"We loved her past involvement with the show and MOBO will continue to support her music and champion her career."

The star, last seen in public comforting Michael's sobbing daughter Paris at his memorial service last month, is expected to fly in from Los Angeles for the show.

The event, taking place outside London for the first time, is likely to feature individual tributes to Jacko from other artists.

A spokesman said: "Michael Jackson was a key catalyst and influence on the culture, lifestyle and music that MOBO supports and represents.

"His sound, style and dance moves have inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R& B and hip-hop artists.

"Artists such as Usher, Ne-Yo and Justin Timberlake often cite Michael Jackson as their inspiration and it is key that we commemorate his life, achievements and legacy.

"His appeal was universal. People of all nations, cultures and ages have enjoyed - and continue to enjoy - his music. He broke many barriers during the course of his musical career and has left a legacy that changed the landscape of the music industry forever.

"Despite his troubles, Michael always found purpose in his music and it gave him greater passion in his performance.

"He was a born entertainer, a consummate showman and always put 110 per cent into his performances, regardless of any issues he was having in his private life.

"He enabled the urban artists who follow in his footsteps to be successful on a mainstream level - artists MOBO continues to showcase and champion year after year.

"As such, it is absolutely fitting that he is remembered at our show."

Organisers are keen to stress that their tributes will have a positive, celebratory tone, rather than putting a dampener on the proceedings.

The spokesman added: "We hope it will be an opportunity to celebrate his legacy and show that his music lives on not only in the heart of his millions of fans worldwide but also in his music and in the music of his contemporaries."

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I would like her to perform "Together Again". You?

Jay-Z Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson

Jay performed at All Points West last week.

That worked actually quite well.

Jacko Tribute Album?

MTV UK reports:

A hoard of stars including Madonna and Beyonce have been rumoured to appear on a tribute album for Michael Jackson.
The album, which is set to feature the likes of Whitney Houston, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie will see the artists perform many of Jacko’s most well-known hits from his career which spanned almost five decades.

Britain’s Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi is also said to be appearing on the album after the Welsh schoolboy wowed the world at MJ’s memorial service with his rendition of the Smokey Robinson classic Who’s Loving You.

The memorial service at the Staples Center in LA last month is reportedly the main inspiration behind the tribute album after stars such as Mariah Carey and Usher performed cover versions of Jackson’s hits.

A source has said: "The idea came from the memorial concert. Many fans asked if cover versions would be released and it seemed a wonderful idea. Some of the biggest stars in the world have indicated they'd like to take part to pay their own respects and tributes to the King of Pop.”

"This covers album is sure to be a massive worldwide hit with fans and could raise a fortune for Michael's favourite charities."

A source has also told The Daily Star that the UK’s very own Robbie Williams is being lined up to deliver his rendition of the Jacko classic Man In The Mirror whilst his former band Take That are rumoured to be covering ABC, Working Day and Night or Don't Stop Til You Get Enough.

Although I would love to hear something "new" from Beyoncé, I don't know if this project is a good idea at all. Fergie already failed when appearing on the "Beat It" Remix so who knows how some songs will turn out. I mean you can't improve songs that are already classics, can you?

Joe Jackson Confirms Omer Bhatti is Micheal Jackson's Son

The question is why do we get to know this now after Michael has passed? Would it have destroyed his image back then?

Dr. Murray Gave MJ Propofol

TMZ reveals that suspect Dr. Murray admitted to the police that he administered Propofol to Michael Jackson hours before the death.

We've told you since July 15 police believe Dr. Conrad Murray administered Propofol to Michael Jackson -- the drug that killed him. There's a reason police believe it. Dr. Murray told them.

Two days after Jackson's death, Dr. Murray told LAPD detectives he administered Propofol to the singer hours before he died ... this, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

We're told Dr. Murray gave Jackson an IV drip of the powerful anesthesia. Police believe Dr. Murray simply wasn't paying attention when the singer's heart stopped beating.

Authorities believe Dr. Murray may have actually fallen asleep during the time the drug was administered and may have awakened to find Jackson already dead from heart failure.

An IV drip of Propofol allows a constant, steady infusion of the drug for a period of time determined by the person administering it.

It is considered reckless in the medical community for a doctor to administer an IV drip of Propofol without the patient being monitored by an EKG, which sounds an alarm when the patient's pulse drops too low. No EKG was found in the house.

Another device -- known as a pulse oximeter -- is used to determine the oxygen saturation in the patient's blood. If the patient's breathing slows to a dangerous level, an alarm alerts the treating physician. Again, no oximeter was found in the house.

This whole case is fucked up.

TMZ: Jackson's Death 'Almost Certainly' a Homicide

Law enforcement sources tell us the L.A. County Coroner is scheduled to release the autopsy results in Michael Jackson's death next week, and the cause of death will "almost certainly" be homicide -- death at the hands of another.

We're told the Coroner himself will make the call mid-week, after he gets the final toxicology report from an outside consultant. But based on the draft report as well as what has become "clear evidence," causes other than homicide -- natural, accidental, accidental overdose, and suicide -- have been ruled out.

We've already reported that for weeks, the LAPD has treated Jackson's death as a homicide. They have served multiple criminal search warrants -- most recently at Dr. Conrad Murray's Houston medical office. Dr. Murray is actively being investigated as the person who may have administered the powerful anesthesia Propofol to Jackson the day he died.

We're told both the Coroner and LAPD have significant evidence that Propofol caused Jackson's heart to stop.

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Diddy says MJ came to his party to holler at Beyoncé

The great MJ had a crush on Bee, who can blame him? That's cute. I could not imagine them together though.

Sony to release MJ footage in October

As Entertainment Weekly reports Sony Pictures has paid $60 Million for the rights to release a concert movie in October this year.

During Michael Jackson's rehearsals for the "This is it" concert tour about 80 hours of footage has been taped.

Why I just lost any respect left for Chris Brown

Thanks to the user ItsJayRabBaby on twitter I came across a interesting comparison. As previously posted Chris Brown released after months of silence a video in which he apologizes for what he has done to Rihanna.

Everybody who's seen this noticed that Chris Brown wore a red jacket in MJ style. It was often said that Chris Brown is a fan of Jackson and that he would've been the perfect person to pay tribute to Michael. That said, it would not be so surprising seeing him wearing Jackson influenced clothes.

Now we come to the part what makes me feel weird about the whole thing which I didn't buy anyway.

Watch this video...in fact you only need to take a short look.

Yes, you're right it's pretty much the same red color as Chris Brown's Jacket (or should I put vice versa?)

Nowadays every single step is totally controlled and planned by the artist's crew so I won't believe that this happened randomly.

Melanie Fiona loves Beyoncé

The upcoming star when it comes to quality music, Melanie Fiona, went to a record store talking about different topics such as the Moonwalk, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Kanye West.

Melanie is really a sweatheart. It's always a pleasure to watch her.

The best MJ tribute EVER!

How awesome is that? After Michael, Alf is the best moonwalker (or should I say Melmac walker? LOL)