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Billie Holiday Fifty Years Later: A Tribute and Reassessment
by Victor L. Schermer
Fifty years ago, on July 17, 1959, Billie Holiday died an untimely death at age 44 in a New York hospital from complications of drug and alcohol dependency. Now, half a century after her passing, it is an appropriate hommage to reflect once again on her legacy as a singer, an African American woman, a victim-- ...
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 ...
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 ...
Michael Jackson Album Sales Highlight Physical, Digital Merits
Although downloads help fill the gap after stock disappears upon the singer's death, fans are choosing CDs over digital albums. In the first few days after Michael Jackson's death on June 25, bereaved fans downloaded nearly 2.5 million digital copies of his songs, setting a record that's likely to stand for years. Before that, no music ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Asa & Les Nubians Live at Central Park Summerstage
by Ernest Barteldes
Asa + Les Nubians Central Park Summerstage New York July 05, 2009 One of the first proper summer days in the Northeast greeted fans at New York's Central Park as Nigerian-born Asa (pronounced A-sha) kicked off her set at her Summmerstage debut last July 5th. Backed ...
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