Happy Friday! Since today we are celebrating the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate the Flashback Friday post to him. Below I am posting some of my favorite Michael Jackson videos. His music lives on FOREVER.
Smooth Criminal
Check out more videos after the break.
Above is a photo of Michael Jackson from the ‘Invincible’ album that was recently released. The photo was taken by Arno Bani & will be auctioned off later this year.
Spotted at TGJ
A year ago on June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson passed away. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was on the computer reading different blogs and I went to TMZ to check out the latest celeb news. I was in a state of disbelief when they said he was rushed to hospital and that he went into cardiac arrest. I didn’t want to believe it, but I just knew that he was going to be OK. I mean he is MICHAEL JACKSON. The King of POP can’t die. When the story broke, I believe it was around 3pm EST. I got off of work around 5pm and all of sudden I started receiving text messages that he passed away. I remember just crying on the train ride home, reflecting on the life of Michael Jackson.
I had the pleasure of seeing Michael Jackson in person back in the 90s. He received an award (I honestly can’t remember exactly what the award was) and I remember him walking on the stage, waving to us in the balcony and smiling. He was so humble, down-to-earth and I could tell he was very appreciative to be honored. I have to get back to you on the award he received, but I wanted to share that I got the chance to see him in person.
Michael Jackson was an entertainer like no other! He literally commanded the stage, and grabbed your attention. His music was so pure and full of love. I am truly thankful that I lived during Michael’s era. I can share fond memories and his music with my kids.
Although we lost a legend, we gained an angel. Michael Jackson is an icon who can never be forgotten because of his tremendous impact and influence on pop culture. He is and will forever be the KING.
Below are some pictures that I took with my camera recently when I traveled to California. I am also posting some pics from the Apollo Theatre’s memorial last year. I hope you enjoy them.
Check out the pics after the break.
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Two days before the one-year anniversary of Michael Jacksons death, Madame Tussauds studio artist Morfy Gikas touches up the MJ wax figure on display with the original plaster cast of his hand in New York Cityon June 23rd. Madame Tussauds around the World will pay tribute to Michael.
Photos: Fame Pictures
Almost a year ago (on June 25th), Michael Jackson passed away. Billboard.com met up with a few stars in the music industry to share their stories on how Michael influenced them, as well as their fond memories. The stars in the video include: Christina Aguilera, Nelly, Lil Jon, Master P and many more. Check out the video after the break.
According to Showbiz411, Katherine Jackson will publish a coffee-table book consisting of personal photographs of Michael. The book is called “Never Can Say Goodbye: The Katherine Jackson archives” and it will be published next week. The book will be sold through a website called www.jacksonsecretvault.com. Reportedly, Katherine plans on taking Michael’s three kids Prince, Paris and Blanket to Gary, IN for the anniversary of Michael’s death (June 25th).
In other Jackson news, according to reports, Michael’s kids will attend private school this fall. The children had been home schooled up until now. The private school has not been identified.
[Photo: Fame Pictures]
Why can’t they let Gary rest in peace?! As I previously reported, Gary Coleman’s funeral was canceled two weeks ago because his ex-wife Shannon Price and his estranged parents were fighting over his remains. Now according to the Associated Press, the independent attorney appointed to oversee actor Gary Coleman’s estate says there will be no funeral services for him. A Utah judge this week named Robert Jeffs the special administrator of Coleman’s estate. Reportedly, in 2005 Gary Coleman stated in his will that he did not want a funeral.
Meanwhile, there is a battle over Gary Coleman’s estate between Shannon Price and Anna Gray (who is a former close friend and the CEO of Coleman’s company). Both women contend that they are rightful heirs. Yea this may get ugly.
