Saturday, 29 September 2012

New Pepsi Commercial

Pepsi celebrates today’s (US) release of Michael’s ‘Bad 25’ with a fifteen second ‘Live For Now’ commercial with concert footage.

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"Bad 25 Hits The Top"

Just one week after release the ‘Bad25’ CD packages and the ‘Bad’ Tour DVD are all achieving the top positions on charts around the world.

The ‘Bad’ Tour DVD filmed live at Wembley debuted at Number One in the United States, as well as in most major markets around the world.

The ‘Bad25’ CD packages is charting in countries including Japan (#2), Spain (#2), Germany (#4), France (#5), Hong Kong (#5), Korea (#5), the United Kingdom (#6), Holland (#6), Austria (#10), Belgium (#10).

Michael’s Costumes In London

Michael Bush is bringing a collection of Michael’s personal and concert tour outfits to The Getty Gallery, The Street, in Westfield, E20 from Friday October 5 to November 4 for the UK-leg of a worldwide tour.
Called ‘The Collection of Tompkins & Bush: Michael Jackson Wardrobe,’ the exhibit will feature dozens of iconic costumes and fashion artefacts.

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Popular Music & Society

Volume 25/2 of Popular Music & Society is a special issue dedicated to celebrating Michael’s work, in a series of essays.

Articles include:

You Rocked Our World Michael: Your Looks, Your Moves, Everthing! by Stan Hawkins
The Sound of Crossover by Anne Danielsen
Black or White: Michael Jackson and the Idea of Crossover by David Brackett
Michael Jackson’s Ressentiment: Billie Jean and Smooth Criminal in Conversation with Fred Astaire by Amir Khan
They Don’t Care About Us: Michael Jackson’s Black Nationalism by Brian Rossiter
When You Have to Say I Do: Orientalism in Michael Jackson’s Liberian Girl by Jeremy Faust
You Can’t Win, Child, But You Can’t Get out of the Game: Michael Jackson’s Transition from Child Star to Super Star by Jacqueline Warwick
Michael Jackson and the Power of Voice-Produced Sound by Mats Johansson
Michael Jackson’s Queer Musical Belongings by Susan Fast.

DeLuxe ‘Bad 25′ Package

We have a list for you of the entire contents of the DeLuxe ‘Bad 25’ Package, which is extremely exciting with a couple of exclusives.

The deluxe edition includes:

Bad25 Album (2 discs)
The July 16th, 1988, Bad Concert Live from Wembley Stadium
An exclusive T-shirt
A replica VIP pass to the Bad Tour
A replica ticket to the Bad Tour
Exclusive Michael Jackson Earbuds
A Replica of the original 7” Vinyl edition of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” with a Bside of “Baby Be Mine”
A Replica Bad Tour Book

UK FanFest In Sleaford

On Saturday September 29th there will be a UK Fan Fest in Sleaford Lincolnshire, so fans can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Michael’s ‘Bad’ album. The party will start at 7pm and last until 11pm.

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http://www.mjworld.net/news/2012/09/16/uk-fanfest-in-sleaford/

2 New Magazines Available

MJJ Magazine now has two issues available for pre-order.

Issue Number 10 will have plenty of never-before seen images of Michael and issue 11 which is a ‘Bad 25’ special Postermag edition.

You Can Order The Magazines In The Link Below, Here It Also Tells You What The Magazines Include

http://mjjshop.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1416

2013 Calendars

MJ Online has issued a short statement to the fans to clarify which 2013 Michael Jackson calendar is officially recognised. The statement is intended to assert that only the 2013 calendar released by Danilo is licensed by the Estate and ML Publishing is not authorised to put out calendars or any other products.

I Really Want An MJ Calendar Next Year, Hope I Can Get One

Stevie Sings Michael

Closing Bestival 2012, Stevie Wonder pleased the crowd with a medley of his own songs, such as ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ ‘I Can Feel It All Over,’ ‘Uptight’ and ‘Superstition.’ Stevie also performed covers of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ and Michael’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel.’

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Music Review: Michael Jackson - Bad 25 - Deluxe Anniversary Edition [3-CD/1-DVD] Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Michael-Jackson-Bad-25-Deluxe-3872556.php#ixzz26rMeCtCn

Marking the quarter century mark since the release of Michael Jackson's work of pop genius, Bad 25 is a positively electrifying celebration of this often underrated album. Released five years after Thriller, Bad ended up being regarded by many as a disappointing follow up to what became the best-selling album of all time. While Thriller was certainly a hard act to follow, Jackson did so by stepping up his songwriting output. With only two exceptions ("Man in the Mirror" and "Just Good Friends"), he wrote the entire record.

Of course, songwriting credits alone don't spell greatness. What does is the sheer craftsmanship and artistry that went into songs like "Smooth Criminal," "Dirty Diana," "Leave Me Alone," and "The Way You Make Me Feel." These hits helped define pop music in the late-'80s and continue to serve as standard bearers. Even the lesser known album tracks, such as the propulsive "Speed Demon" and silky "Liberian Girl," stand out as prime examples of Jackson's abilities. It helped having Quincy Jones on board as producer, as he had been for Off the Wall and Thriller.

In other words, Bad is a treasure chest of indelible pop hooks, tasteful arrangements, devastating dance grooves, and some impeccable vocal performances. Epic/Legacy Recordings, in collaboration of the Estate of Michael Jackson, meant business when they put together this special anniversary edition. The remastered album sounds great, but the draw for fans is the additional material.

I'm going to jump right to the DVD, which contains a full, unedited two-hour concert from London's Wembley Stadium, July 16, 1988. Want to see a 26-year-old Sheryl Crow duetting with Jackson on "I Just Can't Stop Loving You?" Crow was a backing vocalist on the Bad tour, but was given a featured spot on that chart-topping ballad. Looking for a few surprises in the set list? There's a slamming take on the Jacksons' 1980 hit "This Place Hotel." This concert is simply incredible from start to finish. Jackson literally finishes "She's Out of My Life" in tears, bringing a stunning level of intimacy to the 72,000 fans on hand.

Michael Jackson's 'Bad 25' box: Is it worth your time and money?

Michael Jackson performing at the Super Bowl in Pasadena in 1993.

A quarter of a century ago, Michael Jackson released “Bad,” his follow-up to the blockbuster album "Thriller." It sold over 30 million copies, contained many hits that you can probably sing by heart -- “Dirty Diana,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Man in the Mirror,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” and others -- and has become one of the touchstone pop recordings of the era.
Since his death, Jackson’s record label Sony Music has understandably started capitalizing on his legacy, doling out a handful of tracks for last year’s “Michael” album and adding remixes to his Cirque du Soleil performance. Now, on "Bad 25," the label has dug into the archives for a disc’s worth of unreleased rehearsal recordings and a complete 1988 live performance at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The result is the three-CD, one-DVD box set released Tuesday. The set’s list price is 34.99. Is it worth it?
PHOTOS: Michael Jackson | Life in pictures
The sturdy box, which is kept shut with a nifty magnet, includes two double-disc collections with glossy cardboard gatefold sleeves. The first features a remastered version of 10-song album (with the bonus track "Leave Me Alone") and a selection of demos on the second disc that illustrate the musician at work.
The best of these is also the most revealing: a track tentatively titled "Song Groove" but also known as "Abortion Papers." Somewhat understandably, Jackson struggled with the lyrics to this story about a teen pregnancy, and ultimately decided not to tackle the hot-button issue on "Bad."
Also featured on that disc are new remixes by current EDM hitmakers Afrojack and Nero intended, one would assume, to appeal to a young generation that wasn’t yet born when Jackson was a commercial force. These are terrible commercial house tracks -- especially Afrojack's "Bad" remix featuring Pitbull -- and are an insult to MJ's memory not because they rework his music, but because they do it so ungracefully.

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Thursday, 13 September 2012

The Business Of Music

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, in their quest for innovation in higher education, has decided to use insights from the Michael’s life to teach business management to its students.

Titled ‘Michael Jackson: The Business of Music,’ the course is part of the MBA concentration in Sports and Entertainment Management offered by the university. The course will look into Michael’s billion dollar empire, his deals, negotiations, merchandising, real estate and legal practices.

The announcement came on August 29th, coinciding with the Michael’s birthday.

New Michael Jackson Website

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Bad 25: Short Films

On Tuesday, September 18th, at 8:00 p.m. (ET), BET Networks will premiere BET PRESENTS: BAD25 - THE SHORT FILMS Of Michael Jackson

This is a two hour tribute to the iconic short films emanating from Michael’s ground-breaking album ‘Bad’ which reached number one around the world and which had five number one singles.

The show will have interviews with industry names and artists who have been influenced by Michael.

Sony Music and Michael’s Estate have joined with BET to provide a unique and spectacular tribute to these short films, which include such great hits a ‘Smooth Criminal,’ ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ and ‘Bad.’

The ‘Bad25’ packages are also released the same day.

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Hollywood Museum’s Tribute

The Hollywood Museum celebrates Michael’s birthday today, by putting together a special tribute to him, including one of the original outfits he wore on his ‘BAD’ tour.

As a child, he was the lead singer of the Jackson 5. He went on to become one of the most internationally famous award-winning solo pop sensations to date.

Ten Facts About Michael

Newsone.com has listed ten facts you probably did not know about Michael, including his sales records, his charitable donations and his very high profile business interests.

1. Michael Jackson Is The Highest-Earning Deceased Artist: Besting the vaunted Rock and Roll artist Elvis Presley and former Beatles member singer-songwriter John Lennon, Michael Jackson has been recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records in a new category for Highest-Earning Deceased Artist, gaining the top honor. In the first year after his passing in 2009, Jackson’s estate raked in a reported $1 billion.

2. Michael Jackson Was A Shrewd Businessman: While many viewed Jackson as a boyish and playful figure, underneath that exterior was the mind of a man who made investments that continue to pay off to this day. In 1985, he wisely purchased the rights to 250 Beatles backlogged songs penned by Lennon and Paul McCartney for $47 million. In 1995, Jackson sold a portion of the catalog to Sony for $95 million, resulting in the powerful joint venture music publishing company Sony/ATV, with annual revenues hovering around $1 billion. This doesn’t include his many endorsement deals, licensing, and other streams of revenue Jackson has generated from his name.

3. Michael Jackson Owns The Distinction Of Having The Biggest Recording Contract Ever: Nine months after his passing, the estate of Michael Jackson signed a deal with Sony Records that gives the company access to a vast vault of unreleased recordings for a whopping $250 million. Ten albums are expected to be released by 2017, including the recent soundtrack to the tour documentary ‘This Is It.’

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Birthday Celebration Concert

‘Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It,’ came to a close with a tribute concert at West Side Theatre Guild in Gary, Indiana. Michael’s children Prince, Paris and Blanket, along with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, were the guests of honour treated to acts including The Alan Project, which performed a rendition of Michael’s ‘Rock with You.’

Performers also included The Gratitude Project.

Andrew Cantu, of the local group Los Cordoba, came to the concert with his family.
“I’ve always been a fan of Michael Jackson,” he said. “I wanted to come and support Gary and the Jackson family.”

Fan Review Of ‘Bad25’

Here is a fan’s review of Spike Lee’s ‘Bad25’ Documentary after a special London viewing, with John Branca and Spike Lee both present.

After hours of driving from the north of England we arrived in London at the Odeon cinema where Spike Lee’s ‘BAD25’ Documentary was to be shown.

Full of excitement we sat in our seats and waited to be mesmerised; we were not to be disappointed.

A Sony Music exec introduced the film, which ran for well over two hours. Within two minutes the tears began to flow, and by the end I was an emotional wreck!