Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

ജ MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE|GONE TOO SOON..MICHAEL R.I.P.

..Gotta accept the fact that the King of Pop has left us. Stayed up to watch the live telecast of the Memorial Service in Staples Center LA till the very last second, it was truly very emotional. One point I picked up is to be the best in whatever you do even if you are a street sweeper be the best street sweeper.


Michael Jackson's public memorial service will be held on Tuesday at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles where the music icon had been rehearsing for his O2 concerts. And the service will be simultaneously telecast at the adjacent Nokia Theatre. But only a lucky few will get to attend the ceremony. [saddlesmania]



Fans At The Staples Center For Michael Jackson's Public Memorial In Downtown Los angeles , California. .U.S.A. 07 03 09 -- Follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/Hollywoodtv [hollywoodtv]



Michael Jackson's funeral under way in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson's funeral has begun with family gathered for a private service, before his body is taken to the Staples Center public memorial in Los Angeles. [mattpetrin]



Introduction to Michael Jacksons memorial service on the 7th July 2009. [emoxcore01]


Michael Jackson Memorial Service Mariah Carey Trey Lorenz Performing together.


Michael Jackson Memorial: "BAD & You Are Not Alone" video compilations shown at the Staples Center, Los Angels: Tuesday, July 6th 2009. [vanuriana]



A weeping Brooke Shields gives an emotional eulogy of her longtime friend Michael Jackson. She called their bond "the most natural and easiest of friendships." [PoliticsNewsPolitics]



Michael Jackson Memorial Usher Sings Staples Center , 7 July 2009 [MohammedDawud]
Gone Too Soon
Like A Comet..Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow..Fading In The Twinkling Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day.. Gone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight..On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A Castle..Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect Flower..That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day..Gone One Night
Like A Sunset..Dying From The Rising Moon
Gone Too Soon..Gone Too Soon



Motown Records founder Berry Gordy eulogizes Michael Jackson, "who was like a son to me," he says. "We all knew we was special." [PoliticsNewsPolitics]



Michael Jackson brother, Jermaine Jackson singing at STAPLES CENTER - Jackson memorial.The song is called "Smile" (by Charlie Chaplin) and is believed to be Michael Jackson's favorite song. [MalmoH]

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use in crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

[instrumental interlude]

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use in crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile


Reverend Al Sharpton eulogizes Michael Jackson. At one point, he tells his family, "There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with, but he dealt with it." [PoliticsNewsPolitics]



Lionel Richie performs "Jesus is Love" at the memorial for Michael Jackson. [FallingDown678]



Stevie Wonder sings "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer" and "My Destiny". He prefaced his performance by saying, "This is a moment that I wished that I didn't live to se...[troubledblind]


At the memorial service for Michael Jackson, Kenny Ortega - who planned the "This Is It" concert tour - called Staples Center "Michael's house." The show closes with a performance of "We Are The World" and "Heal The World".

R.I.P Micheal Jackson [hgegfhdhsjsh]



Michael Jackson - The King of Pop - RIP Michael Jackson 'Heal the World' Michael's Friends & Children Sing at his Memorial. [abod0]

{A new star is born, Judith Hill you are great!}S@n


Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine thanks the crowd at the Staples Center for attending the memorial service. Marlon Jackson then gives an emotional eulogy. "Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone." [PoliticsNewsPolitics]

Marlon's identical twin brother Brandon was stillborn during emergency c-section surgery. They were several weeks premature. [wikipedia]



Paris Katharine Jackson says goodbye to her father Michael Jackson. "I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine... I just wanted to say I love him so much." Michael's casket is then moved off the stage. [PoliticsNewsPolitics]



It seemed like Today the World stopped to watch the beautiful televised tribute for saying goodbye to Michael Jackson. It was as if, for a few hours, the World was One. Moving is not a word that could describe this feeling thoroughly! [Kerintune]

Sunday, July 5, 2009

ജ WILL THE REAL SLIM MÖÖNWALKER PLEASE STAND UP!

May I have your attention please?
May I have your attention please?
Will the real slim mOOnwalker please stand up?
I repeat will the real slim mOOnwalker please stand up?
We're gonna have a problem here..



I'm slim mOOnwalker, I'm the real slim mOOnwalker
All you other slim mOOnwalkers are just imitating
So won't the real slim mOOnwalker please stand up
Please stand up, Please stand up?



this guy can do it better than Michael Jackson(according to one of the comments ... the song playing is, zapp and rogers "in the mix", thanX jrob521) [eraEthan]


Ila e Ric the Mini Michael Jackson for more .. www.ilaeric.cjb.net -www.ilaericproductions.cjb.net [sarahsen1]



- www.jackson-magic.com Australia's 3-time undefeated Michael Jackson Dance Off champion Paul Rizzo!- www.myspace.com/quadmire [PJ2040]



a loop of moonwalks with the song: Billie Jean from: Thriller 1982 [playgarden]


cool! www.dieteticaonline.es [dietetica]


SuAN! (antes Gsus Castillejo) imitando a Michael Jackson en TVE-1 (1997) Si quieres saber algo más sobre Suan entra en: www.myspace.com/suanspace [GsusCASTILLEJO]



Michael Jackson Impersonater Damien Shields Billie Jean - This is one of my earliest videos, I am only 16 here! You can see i used to do alot of the moves back-to-front (not anymore). Here i am performing Michael Jackson's Billie Jean featuring iconic moves like the Moonwalk. Michael Jackson Fan Tribute Video [damienmj]



Someone send this video to me long time back. Besides this video is very cool to watch, this video also proves how people used to go crazy when MJ does the MOOn Walk. [constantineab]



Me doing Michael Jackson's Billie Jean at the Milton High School lipsync/talent show back in 2004. This was my first recorded public performance. [rapidtransit9]



RODOLFO MAURI SE PRESENTO IMITANDO A MICHAEL JACKSON EN LA PARODIA BAILANDO BILLIE JEAN [RodolfoMauriShow]



Thriller - The Indian version. The subtitles are based on how the lyrics sound in english.
[buffalax]


Spain 25-7-2005 BEN JACKSON www.benjackson.cjb.net [Benjackable]


Part I. The incredible Jeffrey Daniel talks about his passion-Dancing [sanpandy]

{This Is It, the real slim mOOnwalker, MJ's great Sifu & choreographer performing the mOOn walk...Whoa ! Cool...} S@n


Part II. Dancing Demo by Mr Body Popper himself the multitalented Jeffrey Daniel. [sanpandy]


The Story of the Moonwalk told by Michael's Choreographer Jeffrey Daniel, Jermaine and LaToya Jackson. Jeffrey Daniel is currently performing as a solo artist - singer, song writer and musician. You will catch him live with his band and watch out for a new single and album that are due to be released in 2008. Check out the latest info on www.jeffreydaniel.com or www.myspace.com/jeffreydanielmusic [RTM1000]



Elegant MJ, presents another classis song, Ben, by Michael Jackson, this song is so adorable. God Bless MJ [ElegantMJJ]

{Thank You.. RIP MJ} S@n

Saturday, July 4, 2009

ജ ::Michael ^^j^^ackson::K:I:N:G Of P:O:P lives on forever...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8985566@N02/2300986269



My fourth video. Song : Childhood by Michael Jackson. It's about MJ's childhood with the J5.... Leave comments !Ma 4ème vidéo. Chanson : Childhood de MJ.
R.I.P. Michael 1958-2009 [marlonmj5]


Sadly, Michael Jackson is dead at the age of 50. RIP Our Best Tribute of Michael Jackson Video History. [BeforeAndAfterTV]


This is the longest TV advertising ever bought by an artist. Aired on ITV1 Sunday 8th March 2009. [ameweb]


We decided to CELEBRATE his LIFE on Sunday June 28th 2009 by gathering thousands of our friends from all over and Moonwalking down Jackson St in Seattle, WA! We could not BELIEVE how many people showed up! We expected maybe one or two hundred... and THOUSANDS came out to have fun in his memory! People literally were getting out of their cars in the middle of the road to join us! Special thanks to Lindsay Locke for such a fantastic idea! To The Ladies Room for telling Seattle all about it! And of course the people of Seattle (oh and dont forget our traveling friends! Yes, JUST FOR THIS!!! From Spokane! From Las Vegas! From Portland!) Huge thanks to the SPD for keeping us safe!

To leave your own Michael Tribute, head over to movin925.com! You will also find a special mix to download, and so much more! [LadiesRoomMovin925]



Ever since the late Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk in 1983, the iconic dance move has entranced people around the world. As a tribute to MJ's influence, Slate V presents a compilation of moonwalks, as captured on amateur video. [slatester]



Part 1.This is the full clip where Wesley Snipes presents MJ with the 'Entertainer Of The Year' award at the NAACP image awards in 1993. [Rbm6III]


Part 2. Towards the end Michael sings a small part of 'Will you be there' LIVE people! [Rbm6III]



Unreleased MJ song recorded in '08 but will debut in '09 album. [pplschmpion]


Michael Jackson´s amazing dance performance. [bublifuk]


this video directed by me .. (mohamed radwan) [radwanjackson]


Mother (written by Michael Jackson) [ramss70]


Part I. Michael Jackson is honored at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards by his sister, Janet, 1993. [spasianz]



Part II. Michael Jackson gives his award-acceptance speech at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards. 1993. [spasianz]



(Dedicated to My friend star18835) [ramss70]



A VERY FAST slide show of ALL OF MY MICHAEL JACKSON PICTURES... It's something I made outa random. [Pop7707]



Show hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, award presented by Chris Tucker. [MasterJammer]



Somebody Already Broke My Heart (Sade) [ramss70]


Beyonce is presenting the King of Pop with the special RMA Humanitarian Award. [bebebebovo]


A tribute performed by 1,500 CPDRC Inmates on June 27, 2009 in memory of Michael Jackson. Completed in 10 hours after receiving word that the King of Pop passed away. May he always be remembered. "Ben" and "I'll be there" were sung by Michael when he was still younger! "We are the World" was composed and organized by MJ. [byronfgarcia]



1,500 plus CPDRC inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines at practice! This is not the final routine, and definitely not a punishment! just a teaser. [byronfgarcia]



Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary Thriller Teaser Video Full Version. [michaeljackson]


This is a Tribute to MJ. i´m not the owner of the video. the world have to see this!!! R.I.P Michael Jackson. Please don't delete this. [Krabobel]



Full video tribute to MJ with "I'll Be There"! Amazing performance... magical night! Pay no attention to the loud scream and "OMG's" at 3:08- I don't know who that is.... ;) [colleens6677]

Friday, June 26, 2009

ജ MICHAEL JACKSON, Billie Jean|WBSS|Beat It|Thriller|I Just Can't..|We R d World|Bad|Man In..|Dangerous|Black Or White|Scream|U R Not Alone|Heal d..|

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of [click here>>] The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana (an industrial suburb of Chicago, Illinois) to a working-class family on August 29, 1958. The son of Joseph Walter "Joe" and Katherine Esther (née Scruse), he was the seventh of nine children. His siblings are Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet. Joseph Jackson was a steel mill employee who often performed in an R&B band called The Falcons with his brother Luther. From a young age Jackson was physically and mentally abused by his father, enduring incessant rehearsals, whippings and name-calling. Jackson first spoke openly about his childhood abuse in a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey.



In 1982, Jackson contributed the song "Someone In the Dark" to the storybook for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; the record won a Grammy for Best Album for Children. That year Jackson issued his second Epic album, Thriller. The album remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for 80 consecutive weeks and 37 of those weeks at the peak position. It was the first album to have seven Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'".



In 1978, Jackson starred as Scarecrow in the film musical The Wiz. The musical scores were arranged by Quincy Jones, who formed a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce the singer's next solo album Off the Wall. In 1979, Jackson broke his nose during a complex dance routine. His subsequent rhinoplasty surgery was not a complete success; he complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who performed Jackson's second rhinoplasty and other subsequent operations.



On March 25, 1983, Jackson performed live on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special, both with The Jackson 5 and on his own singing "Billie Jean". Debuting his signature dance move—the moonwalk—his performances during the event were seen by 47 million viewers during its initial airing, and drew comparisons to Elvis Presley's and the The Beatles' appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. The New York Times said, "The moonwalk that he made famous is an apt metaphor for his dance style. How does he do it? As a technician, he is a great illusionist, a genuine mime. His ability to keep one leg straight as he glides while the other bends and seems to walk requires perfect timing.




Thriller was certified for 28 million shipments by the RIAA, giving it Double Diamond status in the US. It is often cited as the best-selling album of all time, with worldwide sales between 47 million and 109 million copies. Gil Friesen, president of A&M Records, said "the whole industry has a stake in this success". Thriller raised the importance of albums, but multiple hits also changed notions about the number of singles to release. Time magazine explained that "the fallout from Thriller has given the [music] business its best years since the heady days of 1978, when it had an estimated total domestic revenue of $4.1 billion". Time summed up Thriller's impact as a "restoration of confidence" for an industry bordering on "the ruins of punk and the chic regions of synthesizer pop". The publication described Jackson's influence at that point as "Star of records, radio, rock video. A one-man rescue team for the music business. A songwriter who sets the beat for a decade. A dancer with the fanciest feet on the street. A singer who cuts across all boundaries of taste and style and color too". The New York Times called him a "musical phenomenon", saying that "in the world of pop music, there is Michael Jackson and there is everybody else". According to the The Washington Post, Thriller paved the way for other acts such as Prince.



On May 14, 1984, Jackson was invited to the White House to receive an award presented by American President Ronald Reagan. The award was given for Jackson's support of charities that helped people overcome alcohol and drug abuse. Jackson won eight awards during the 1984 Grammy Awards. Unlike later albums, Thriller did not have an official tour to promote it, but the 1984 Victory Tour, headlined by The Jacksons, showcased much of Jackson's new solo material to more than two million Americans. He donated his $5 million share from the Victory Tour to charity.



Jackson co-wrote the charity single "We Are the World" with Lionel Richie, which was released worldwide to aid the poor in Africa and the US. He was one of 39 music celebrities who performed on the record. The single became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with nearly 20 million copies sold and millions of dollars donated to famine relief.



Jackson's skin was a medium-brown color for the entire duration of his youth, but starting in the early 1980s, his skin gradually grew paler. This change gained widespread media coverage, including rumors that Jackson was bleaching his skin. In the mid-1980s, Jackson was diagnosed with vitiligo and lupus; the latter was in remission in Jackson's case, and both illnesses made him sensitive to sunlight. The treatments he uses for his condition further lighten his skin tone, and, with the application of pancake makeup to even out blotches, he could appear very pale.





With the industry expecting another major hit, Jackson's first album in five years, Bad (1987), was highly anticipated. 'Bad' had lower sales than Thriller, but was still a substantial commercial success. In the US, it spawned seven hit singles, five of which ("I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror" and "Dirty Diana") reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, more than any other album. As of 2008, the album sold 30 million copies worldwide, including eight million shipments in the US.






In March 1988, Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California to build Neverland Ranch at a cost of $17 million. The 2,700-acre (11 km2) property had Ferris wheels, a menagerie, and a movie theater. A security staff of 40 patrolled the grounds. In 2003, the property was valued at approximately $100 million. In 1989, his annual earnings from album sales, endorsements, and concerts was estimated at $125 million for that year alone.


Jackson's success resulted in his being dubbed the "King of Pop", a nickname conceived by actress and friend Elizabeth Taylor when she presented Jackson with an "Artist of the Decade" award in 1989, proclaiming him "the true king of pop, rock and soul". President George H. W. Bush presented the singer with The White House's special "Artist of the Decade" award in recognition of Jackson's musical influence in the 1980s; Bush commended Jackson for acquiring a "tremendous following" among other achievements. From 1985 to 1990, Jackson donated $500,000 to the United Negro College Fund, and all of the profits from his single "Man in the Mirror" went to charity.



In March 1991, Jackson renewed his contract with Sony for $65 million; a record breaking deal at the time. Jackson released his eighth album Dangerous in 1991. As of 2008, Dangerous has shipped 7 million copies in the US and has sold 32 million copies worldwide; it is the most successful New Jack Swing album of all time. In the US, the album's first single "Black or White" was the album's biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining there for seven weeks, with similar chart performances worldwide.


Jackson bought and befriended a pet chimpanzee called Bubbles, an act which extended his eccentric persona. In 2003 the singer claimed that Bubbles shared his toilet, and cleaned his bedroom. Later it was reported that Jackson bought the bones of The Elephant Man. Although untrue, it was a story that Jackson again disseminated to the tabloid press. These stories inspired the pejorative nickname "Wacko Jacko", which Jackson acquired the following year. He would eventually come to despise the nickname. Realizing his mistake, he stopped leaking untruths to the press.



One of Jackson's most acclaimed performances came during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII. As the performances began, Jackson was catapulted onto the stage as fireworks went off behind him. As he landed on the canvass, he maintained a motionless "clenched fist, standing statue stance", dressed in a gold and black military outfit and sunglasses; he remained completely motionless for several minutes while the crowd cheered. He then slowly removed his sunglasses, threw them away and began to sing and dance.



His routine included four songs: "Jam", "Billie Jean", "Black or White" and "Heal the World". It was the first Super Bowl where the audience figures increased during the half-time show, and was viewed by 135 million Americans alone; Jackson's Dangerous album rose 90 places up the album chart. Jackson was given the "Living Legend Award" at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. "Black or White" was Grammy nominated for best vocal performance. "Jam" gained two nominations: Best R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.



In 1995, Jackson merged his Northern Songs catalog with Sony's publishing division creating Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Jackson retained half-ownership of the company, earned $95 million upfront as well as the rights to even more songs. He then released the double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The first disc, HIStory Begins, was a 15-track greatest hits album, and was later reissued as Greatest Hits — HIStory Vol. I in 2001, the second disc, HIStory Continues, contained 15 new songs. The album debuted at number one on the charts and has been certified for seven million shipments in the US. It is the best-selling multiple-disc album of all-time, with 20 million copies (40 million units) sold worldwide. HIStory received a Grammy nomination for best album.

{Katherine, Nikki & yours truly were at MJ's live HIStory Tour on 27 Oct 1996 in Stadium Merdeka KL..Awesome! Superb performance!} S@n



The first single released from the album was the double A-side "Scream/Childhood". "Scream" was a duet, sung and performed with Jackson's youngest sister Janet. The single had the highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at number five, and received a Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". "You Are Not Alone" was the second single released from HIStory; it holds the Guinness World Record for the first song ever to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was seen as a major artistic and commercial success, receiving a Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Vocal Performance". In late 1995, Jackson was rushed to a hospital after collapsing during rehearsals for a televised performance; the incident was caused by a stress related panic attack. "Earth Song" was the third single released from HIStory, and topped the UK singles chart for six weeks over Christmas 1995; it sold a million copies, making it Jackson's most successful single in the UK.


The music video for "Scream", directed by Mark Romanek and production designer Tom Foden, is one of Jackson's most critically acclaimed. In 1995, it gained 11 MTV Video Music Award Nominations—more than any other music video—and won "Best Dance Video", "Best Choreography", and "Best Art Direction". The song and its accompanying video are a response to the backlash Jackson received from the media after being accused of child molestation in 1993. A year later, it won a Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form; shortly afterward Guinness World Records listed it as the most expensive music video ever made at a cost of $7 million.


Jackson was accused of child sexual abuse by a 13-year-old child named Jordan Chandler and his father Evan Chandler. On January 1, 1994, Jackson settled with the Chandler family and their legal team out of court, in a civil lawsuit for $22 million. After the settlement Jordan Chandler refused to continue with Police criminal proceedings. Jackson was never charged, and the state closed its criminal investigation, citing lack of evidence. Later that year, Jackson married singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. Jackson and Presley divorced less than two years later, remaining friendly.

During the Australian leg of the HIStory World Tour, Jackson married dermatologist nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe, with whom he fathered a son, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (aka "Prince"), and a daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson. The pair first met in the mid-1980s, when Jackson was diagnosed with vitiligo. After the couple divorced in 1999, with Rowe giving full custody rights of the children to Jackson, they remained friends. Jackson's third child, Prince Michael Jackson II (aka Blanket) was born in 2002. The mother's identity has not been released by Jackson, but he has said the child was the result of artificial insemination from a surrogate mother and his own sperm cells.


"Earth Song" was accompanied by an expensive and well-received music video that gained a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video, Short Form in 1997. The video had an environmental theme, showing images of animal cruelty, deforestation, pollution and war. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, war ends and the forests re-grow. Released in 1997 and premiering at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, Ghosts was a short film written by Jackson and Stephen King and directed by Stan Winston. The video for Ghosts is over 38 minutes long and holds the Guinness World Record as the world's longest music video.



One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sales of over 750 million albums worldwide. Cited as one of the world's most famous men, Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.


Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984, Jackson has had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world. He broke down racial barriers, transformed the art of the music video and paved the way for modern pop music in his own country. Jackson's work, distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced hip hop, pop and R&B artists, including Mariah Carey, Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and R. Kelly. For much of his career, he had an "unparalleled" level of worldwide influence over the younger generation through his musical and humanitarian contributions.


Throughout his career he received numerous honors and awards, including the World Music Awards' Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium, the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award and the Bambi Pop Artist of the Millennium Award. He was a double-inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, once as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1997 and later as a solo artist in 2001. Jackson was also an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. His awards include multiple Guinness World Records (eight in 2006 alone), 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sale of over 750 million albums worldwide, making him the world's best selling male pop artist.


Fortress considered a foreclosure sale of Neverland Ranch to service a loan Jackson owed on the property, but ultimately sold the loan to Colony Capital LLC. In November, Jackson transferred the title of Neverland Ranch to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC. Jackson still owns an unknown stake in the property—Sycamore Valley Ranch is a joint venture between Jackson and Colony Capital LLC—the loan Jackson owed was cleared, he acquired $35 million in the venture. Jackson was described as a "millionaire who spends like a billionaire".


Prior to his death, Jackson had been scheduled to perform 50 sold-out concerts to over one million people, at London's O2 arena, from July 13, 2009 to March 6, 2010. During a publicity press conference, Jackson made suggestions of possible retirement. Randy Phillips, president and chief executive of AEG Live, had stated that the first 10 dates alone would have earned the singer approximately £50 million.



On the morning of June 25, 2009, Jackson reportedly collapsed at a rented home in west Los Angeles. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a 911 call at 12:21 pm local (Pacific) time and arrived at 12:30 pm. Jackson was reportedly not breathing and CPR was quickly performed. He fell into a coma and died shortly after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center. The cause of death is reported to be cardiac arrest. Jackson was pronounced dead at about 2:26 pm local time. Jackson is survived by Prince Michael, 12 and Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II. [wikipedia]





{ R.I.P. Michael Jackson 1958-2009, the Legendary King of Pop. THANK YOU }S@n