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News: TV / Film

Michael Jackson Pepsi Ad Footage Unearthed from 1984 Shoot

Michael Jackson Pepsi Ad Footage Unearthed from 1984 Shoot

Looking back at Michael Jacksons incredible musical legacy, January 27th, 1984 stands out as one of the darkest days in the King of Pops life. In an incident thats often been discussed but never witnessed, Jackson suffered second and third degree burns to his face and scalp while shooting a Pepsi advertisement in front of thousands ...

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News: Performance / Tour

'My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra' at Laguna Playhouse

'My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra' at Laguna Playhouse

Death has a way of putting the kibosh on immortal longings, but as Michael Jacksons recent passing makes clear, legends ultimately belong to their fans. And My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, which opened Saturday at the Laguna Playhouse, is a groupies dream. Conceived by Todd Olson and the shows director and choreographer, David ...

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News: Music Industry

The Parallels Between Michael Jackson and Judy Garland Are Haunting

The Parallels Between Michael Jackson and Judy Garland Are Haunting

In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, I've found myself returning to the interview I did with Lorna Luft for my current book, The Lives Our Mothers Leave Us. She spoke poignantly and honestly about her mother, Judy Garland. THE fame that came so early, the prescription drugs that also came early, and the people around ...

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News: Music Industry

Investigators Subpoena Records from Michael Jackson's Dermatologist

Investigators Subpoena Records from Michael Jackson's Dermatologist

Los Angeles coroner's investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson served a second subpoena today on the offices of Dr. Arnold Klein, the pop stars longtime dermatologist, officials said. Craig Harvey, chief of operations for the coroners office, said the subpoena was served at Klein's Beverly Hills dermatology office in an effort to obtain “additional medical ...

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News: Music Industry

Michael Jackson Pushed into Too Many Tour Dates

Michael Jackson Pushed into Too Many Tour Dates

Bucking assurances from managers who had seen Michael Jackson's final concert rehearsals, Joe Jackson said his son would not have been able to complete the 50 shows scheduled for the pop icon's “This Is It" tour and was forced into booking more performances than he was capable of. Tour promoter and former manager say M.J. was ...

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News: Music Industry

Jackson's Former Wife Will Not Give Up Parental Rights

Jackson's Former Wife Will Not Give Up Parental Rights

Deborah Rowe, former wife of Michael Jackson and biological mother of his two elder children, will not give up her parental rights, nor will she accept any money to do so from the Jackson family, her lawyer said today. Eric George, who is representing Rowe, made public a letter he sent to the New York Post ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Young Violinist Touches Older Heartstrings

Since February, Knecht has been playing at a VA medical center in Loma Linda. He's convinced that his music can free patients, if briefly, from the prisons of their own bodies and minds. Alexander Knecht unpacked his violin and sheet music and slipped into Marvin Baker's dimly lit hospital room. “Hello, Mr. Baker, is it OK ...

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News: Music Industry

LaToya Jackson: Michael Was 'Murdered'

LaToya Jackson: Michael Was 'Murdered'

Speaking out for the first time, the grieving sister of Michael Jackson says she thinks “a shadowy entourage" led to the death of her brother, accusing them of “murdering" him. Speaking with Britain's Daily Mail, LaToya Jackson -- who signed the King of Pop's death certificate -- says that Michael was an isolated figure, making him ...

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News: Music Industry

Michael Jackson's Health Records Are Subpoenaed

Michael Jackson's Health Records Are Subpoenaed

Multiple doctors are being asked by the L.A. County coroner's office to provide information on the singer's treatments. Investigators trying to determine how Michael Jackson died are faced with the daunting task of creating an accurate medical biography for a superstar whose ailments, surgeries and doctors have been tabloid fodder for three decades. Jackson has seen ...

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News: Obituary

Michael Jackson's Death Might Be Ruled Homicide, Police Chief Says

Michael Jackson's Death Might Be Ruled Homicide, Police Chief Says

Investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson are awaiting the results of a toxicology report before determining whether the superstars sudden cardiac arrest on June 25th can be ruled an accidental overdose or homicide. Los Angeles Police chief William Bratton told CNN: We are still awaiting corroboration from the coroners office as to cause ...


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