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PrintableEmeraldSkies said: MyLuv229 said: LL Cool J on Michael Jackson
http://www1.essence.com/n...funny_guy/ In between promoting his new partnership with Mastercard and his "Break In Your Jeans" campaign, which rewards cardholders with an all-expense paid trip to anywhere in the world and a pair of jeans to break in along the way, LL Cool J took some time to share with ESSENCE.com some of his fondest memories of Michael Jackson. I've been listening to Michael Jackson since I was born. I watched The Jackson 5 cartoon and had the pajamas with the feet in the bottom that I'd wear while listening to "Dancing Machine." The first time I met him was when I went to see him perform at Giants stadium. I was 18 years old and if I remember correctly, it was either one of my publicists or someone in the industry that hooked it up. I was definitely excited to meet him and when we talked, I told him I had loved his music since ‘a buh-buh buh buh-buh.' I started singing that song A-B-C and he started laughing. He was a real cool guy. Me and Michael definitely had a friendly relationship. We recorded in the studio on quite a few different occasions. I remember one time in the studio, he was sitting up on the piano and I just sat there like a student talking with him about the "Smooth Criminal "video. He was explaining to me how he did that one dance move when he leans forward and joked that he had an Indian swami come in and do a ritual to make it happen. He had me going for like an hour and then he told me he was just kidding. He was a funny guy. I have other funny moments like that, but I don't want to make them too public. I'd rather keep them to myself. I will say, though, in the studio, he was very lighthearted and free and open to the creative process. He's a perfectionist, but he understood that true musical freedom and creativity comes from not being too serious. After working in the studio and hanging out a few times, I approached him about clearing a sample of "Lady In My Life" for my song "Hey Lover." Him, Rod Temperton and Quincy Jones cleared a sample on my song. It was very well known that he didn't clear a lot of samples, so that was a big deal. I won a Grammy for that song and Michael made that possible for me. He told me once that "Around the Way Girl" was one of his favorite songs because he like that ‘you got me shook up, shook down, shook out allyour lovin'...' , [which is from the Mary Janes Girls' "All Night Long,"] you know. He made top-notch music for 40 years straight. He created a soundtrack to every part of our lives. He's like a bookmarker for a lot of people's lives. His music will continue to live on because he's a great artist. People should remember him as a guy who was truly gifted and shared the rewards of his gifts with others." Read more: http://www1.essence.com/n...z0lVH5aMb8 [Edited 4/18/10 18:00pm] 
Thanks for posting this. I really love reading stories like this.  An Indian swami   | |
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that l l article was a good read, the part about not being too serious really stood out to me, and indian swarmi | |
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You know two years ago I used to do the same thing each day. Start my day with a quick google news search for Michael Jackson. I used to get frustrated when all I would find was news of him either being sued, or spotted out shopping or some tabloid junk. But there was never anything solid about a new album being released, and not until the announcement of This Is It was there really anything to get excited about.
Since his passing I still do the same thing, but sadly I still feel that emptiness and part of me actually misses just seeing him out shopping as even though it didn't mean much it still gave me hope of new music. I know soon enough repackaged or demos will be released, but it won't be the same. It won't be Michael making a statement and then doing something with the music. It will just be a promise of things that never were. "I'm not human I'm a dove, I'm ur conscience. I am love" | |
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it feels strange hearing "new" songs with him being gone, it felt creepy cause I still can't believe he's gone, he was full of life and it felt like the magic went with him sometimes
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 "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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Michael Jackson estate, Cirque du Soleil team for 2011 arena tour, 2012 Las Vegas show
http://latimesblogs.latim...show-.html Michael Jackson’s estate and Cirque du Soleil will team up for a concert-like production that will tour sports arenas starting in the fall of 2011 to be followed late in 2012 with a permanent show in Las Vegas akin to existing Cirque productions built around the music of the Beatles and Elvis Presley. “Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan,” John Branca, co-executor of Jackson’s estate, said in a statement issued Tuesday. “This will not just be a tribute to Michael’s musical genius, but a live entertainment experience that uses the most advanced technology to push every creative boundary as Michael always did.” The location of the permanent show has not been announced, nor whether it will go into an existing hotel or a new facility, but Jackson and Cirque will team with MGM Mirage for that production. “As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate,” Cirque founder Guy LaLiberte said in the same statement. “Through the use of cutting-edge technology, we will produce a Cirque du Soleil experience not only worthy of Michael but unlike any other we have created before.” Jackson’s estate and Cirque will split the costs and profits of their collaborative ventures 50/50, while intellectual property royalties will go to the estate. “Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way,” Katherine Jackson said in the statement. Cirque’s Beatles show, “Love,” opened in 2006 at the Mirage and has been widely acclaimed as one of the troupe’s most inventive productions, while “Viva Elvis,” at the Aria Resort, has received decidedly mixed reviews from critics and fans. Expanded coverage of the Jackson-Cirque collaboration will appear later today online and in Wednesday’s Calendar section. | |
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mookie said: Michael Jackson estate, Cirque du Soleil team for 2011 arena tour, 2012 Las Vegas show
http://latimesblogs.latim...show-.html Michael Jackson’s estate and Cirque du Soleil will team up for a concert-like production that will tour sports arenas starting in the fall of 2011 to be followed late in 2012 with a permanent show in Las Vegas akin to existing Cirque productions built around the music of the Beatles and Elvis Presley. “Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan,” John Branca, co-executor of Jackson’s estate, said in a statement issued Tuesday. “This will not just be a tribute to Michael’s musical genius, but a live entertainment experience that uses the most advanced technology to push every creative boundary as Michael always did.” The location of the permanent show has not been announced, nor whether it will go into an existing hotel or a new facility, but Jackson and Cirque will team with MGM Mirage for that production. “As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate,” Cirque founder Guy LaLiberte said in the same statement. “Through the use of cutting-edge technology, we will produce a Cirque du Soleil experience not only worthy of Michael but unlike any other we have created before.” Jackson’s estate and Cirque will split the costs and profits of their collaborative ventures 50/50, while intellectual property royalties will go to the estate. “Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way,” Katherine Jackson said in the statement. Cirque’s Beatles show, “Love,” opened in 2006 at the Mirage and has been widely acclaimed as one of the troupe’s most inventive productions, while “Viva Elvis,” at the Aria Resort, has received decidedly mixed reviews from critics and fans. Expanded coverage of the Jackson-Cirque collaboration will appear later today online and in Wednesday’s Calendar section. sounds exciting! http://promo-www.cirquedu...index.html | |
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To anyone who is interested in the progress..check out the
second poster of my little company's short-film. It should be released in June. Bonus points if anyone has the MJ doll or the MJ shirt shown on the cover.  MJ Fan 1992-Forever
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gorgeous pics! And cirque du soilel sounds good | |
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mookie said: Michael Jackson estate, Cirque du Soleil team for 2011 arena tour, 2012 Las Vegas show
http://latimesblogs.latim...show-.html Michael Jackson’s estate and Cirque du Soleil will team up for a concert-like production that will tour sports arenas starting in the fall of 2011 to be followed late in 2012 with a permanent show in Las Vegas akin to existing Cirque productions built around the music of the Beatles and Elvis Presley. “Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan,” John Branca, co-executor of Jackson’s estate, said in a statement issued Tuesday. “This will not just be a tribute to Michael’s musical genius, but a live entertainment experience that uses the most advanced technology to push every creative boundary as Michael always did.” The location of the permanent show has not been announced, nor whether it will go into an existing hotel or a new facility, but Jackson and Cirque will team with MGM Mirage for that production. “As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate,” Cirque founder Guy LaLiberte said in the same statement. “Through the use of cutting-edge technology, we will produce a Cirque du Soleil experience not only worthy of Michael but unlike any other we have created before.” Jackson’s estate and Cirque will split the costs and profits of their collaborative ventures 50/50, while intellectual property royalties will go to the estate. “Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way,” Katherine Jackson said in the statement. Cirque’s Beatles show, “Love,” opened in 2006 at the Mirage and has been widely acclaimed as one of the troupe’s most inventive productions, while “Viva Elvis,” at the Aria Resort, has received decidedly mixed reviews from critics and fans. Expanded coverage of the Jackson-Cirque collaboration will appear later today online and in Wednesday’s Calendar section. If it's done with the same passion and love as The Beatles LOVE show (one of the best shows ever) then this will be amazing. Hopefully it isn't like the Elvis one they have done which from all reports is not a great show. "I'm not human I'm a dove, I'm ur conscience. I am love" | |
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Not sure what to think about this one.
If after a worldwide talent search they cast someone who looks like and dances as well as Michael, what would that say about MJ as the truly one and only star he's been cracked up to be? And if the guy is an acrobat to boot? Then what? Hmmmm... no, I think this show is on a different plane than the Beatles or Elvis productions. The Beatles didn't dance or have flamboyant personalities so the show is all about the music and Elvis impersonators have become an accepted genre unto themselves over the years, especially in Vegas so that's not such a challenge. But a Michael Jackson show? Hmmmmm... I think they've got a real challenge on their hands. Basically it amounts to a huge tribute production but, if true to Cirque production quality it comes off better than a real MJ show, what then? | |
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 "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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The mixing, post-production of New material is happening at marvin gaye's studio
http://marvins-room.com/gallery.html MICHAEL JACKSON
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seeingvoices12 said: The mixing, post-production of New material is happening at marvin gaye's studio
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Never mind, it makes sense - John McClain was the one that bought and restored that studio.
Interestingly enough, the Harrison 3B mixing console in there used to belong to Prince. Kind of ironic that they'll be using Prince's old mixing desk to mix Michael's new album. [Edited 4/21/10 10:39am] [Edited 4/21/10 10:43am] |
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Militant said: seeingvoices12 said: The mixing, post-production of New material is happening at marvin gaye's studio
http://marvins-room.com/gallery.html Source? An update from a fan on MJJC, It makes sense Because the executor for Michael Jackson's estate John McClain owns the studio , he is the one who restored it. [Edited 4/21/10 10:46am] MICHAEL JACKSON
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seeingvoices12 said: Militant said: Source? An update from a fan on MJJC, It makes sense Because the executor for Michael Jackson's estate John McClain owns the studio , he is the one who restored it. [Edited 4/21/10 10:46am] could you post the story ? | |
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motownlover said: seeingvoices12 said: An update from a fan on MJJC, It makes sense Because the executor for Michael Jackson's estate John McClain owns the studio , he is the one who restored it. [Edited 4/21/10 10:46am] could you post the story ? Story of what? how John McClain resorted the studio? if thats what you want then go to http://marvins-room.com/history.html MICHAEL JACKSON
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seeingvoices12 said: motownlover said: could you post the story ? Story of what? how John McClain resorted the studio? if thats what you want then go to http://marvins-room.com/history.html i was hoping for stories about mixing tracks , thanks though | |
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DakutiusMaximus said: Not sure what to think about this one.
If after a worldwide talent search they cast someone who looks like and dances as well as Michael, what would that say about MJ as the truly one and only star he's been cracked up to be? And if the guy is an acrobat to boot? Then what? Hmmmm... no, I think this show is on a different plane than the Beatles or Elvis productions. The Beatles didn't dance or have flamboyant personalities so the show is all about the music and Elvis impersonators have become an accepted genre unto themselves over the years, especially in Vegas so that's not such a challenge. But a Michael Jackson show? Hmmmmm... I think they've got a real challenge on their hands. Basically it amounts to a huge tribute production but, if true to Cirque production quality it comes off better than a real MJ show, what then? WOW. You must be MJ's biggest fan. *sarcasm* | |
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DakutiusMaximus said: Not sure what to think about this one.
If after a worldwide talent search they cast someone who looks like and dances as well as Michael, what would that say about MJ as the truly one and only star he's been cracked up to be? And if the guy is an acrobat to boot? Then what? Hmmmm... no, I think this show is on a different plane than the Beatles or Elvis productions. The Beatles didn't dance or have flamboyant personalities so the show is all about the music and Elvis impersonators have become an accepted genre unto themselves over the years, especially in Vegas so that's not such a challenge. But a Michael Jackson show? Hmmmmm... I think they've got a real challenge on their hands. Basically it amounts to a huge tribute production but, if true to Cirque production quality it comes off better than a real MJ show, what then? Both Elvis and the Beatles Cannot See MJ globally, No one gives a heck about Elvis or the Beatles outside the borders of the U.S and even their the impersonators, MJ could one of the most famous personalities on earth so his shows could be the most important. MICHAEL JACKSON
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seeingvoices12 said: No one gives a heck about Elvis or the Beatles outside the borders of the U.S. I'm not an Elvis fan, and I like The Beatles a little bit, but I wouldn't call myself a fan, whereas MJ is one of my 2 favorite artists of all time.....but that said, you couldn't be more wrong with your statement. If we use the popular site Last.FM as a source: Elvis Presley: 25,509,999 plays (1,107,213 listeners) Michael Jackson: 56,438,532 plays (1,813,558 listeners) The Beatles: 238,506,385 plays (2,081,961 listeners) I mean, look at the amount of plays. It's not even close. And that Beatles statistic is even more impressive when you consider the fact that their catalogue isn't even officially available digitally. A good chunk of Last.FM's statistics come from streaming services like Rhapsody and Spotify, so the fact that The Beatles music isn't available on those services and still has figures like that is amazing. Not to mention the fact that a good chunk of their fanbase only owns their material on vinyl too and therefore can't submit statistics. As much as I'd love to agree with your comments.....you're pretty far off base. I'd wager MJ has more fans between the ages of 15-30 though. [Edited 4/21/10 13:56pm] |
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Militant said: seeingvoices12 said: No one gives a heck about Elvis or the Beatles outside the borders of the U.S. I'm not an Elvis fan, and I like The Beatles a little bit, but I wouldn't call myself a fan, whereas MJ is one of my 2 favorite artists of all time.....but that said, you couldn't be more wrong with your statement. If we use the popular site Last.FM as a source: Elvis Presley: 25,509,999 plays (1,107,213 listeners) Michael Jackson: 56,438,532 plays (1,813,558 listeners) The Beatles: 238,506,385 plays (2,081,961 listeners) I mean, look at the amount of plays. It's not even close. And that Beatles statistic is even more impressive when you consider the fact that their catalogue isn't even officially available digitally. A good chunk of Last.FM's statistics come from streaming services like Rhapsody and Spotify, so the fact that The Beatles music isn't available on those services and still has figures like that is amazing. Not to mention the fact that a good chunk of their fanbase only owns their material on vinyl too and therefore can't submit statistics. As much as I'd love to agree with your comments.....you're pretty far off base. I'd wager MJ has more fans between the ages of 15-30 though. [Edited 4/21/10 13:56pm] Dude..FM? That doesn't mean shit, and it doesn't refute what I said whatsoever.
You believe what you want to believe and I believe what I want to believe 
Both still cannot see MJ globally,Its sad for some fans but its the truth. MICHAEL JACKSON
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Forget about the song
And still, this video doesn't represents everything. MICHAEL JACKSON
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Militant said: seeingvoices12 said: No one gives a heck about Elvis or the Beatles outside the borders of the U.S. I'm not an Elvis fan, and I like The Beatles a little bit, but I wouldn't call myself a fan, whereas MJ is one of my 2 favorite artists of all time.....but that said, you couldn't be more wrong with your statement. If we use the popular site Last.FM as a source: Elvis Presley: 25,509,999 plays (1,107,213 listeners) Michael Jackson: 56,438,532 plays (1,813,558 listeners) The Beatles: 238,506,385 plays (2,081,961 listeners) I mean, look at the amount of plays. It's not even close. And that Beatles statistic is even more impressive when you consider the fact that their catalogue isn't even officially available digitally. A good chunk of Last.FM's statistics come from streaming services like Rhapsody and Spotify, so the fact that The Beatles music isn't available on those services and still has figures like that is amazing. Not to mention the fact that a good chunk of their fanbase only owns their material on vinyl too and therefore can't submit statistics. As much as I'd love to agree with your comments.....you're pretty far off base. I'd wager MJ has more fans between the ages of 15-30 though. [Edited 4/21/10 13:56pm] ? Globally, in a worldwide scale, no one-not even the Beatles- can top MJ. When MJ went to Africa he had more people waiting for him than the Pope and Nelson Mandela put together. He created a hysteria never seen before. The entire continent stopped because of him. Would the Beatles be capable of such thing? In one word: no. And let's not even talk about Asia... the Beatles have no chance against Michael, there. Radiohead, for example have 220.898.749 plays (2.675.826 listeners) (way more listeners than the Beatles and almost as many plays!). Does this mean they are more popular/have a bigger impact than the Beatles? HELL NO! Last fm is a site founded in the United Kingdom so it's obvious that English acts have more plays and listeners. To resume an artist's popularity or whatever to the number of plays in Last fm is utterly ridiculous. Still- using your dubious criteria- are Radiohead more popular than the Beatles? I mean, look at their Last Fm statistics.  [Edited 4/21/10 15:07pm] | |
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According to Militant, Coldplay, Lady Gaga and Oasis are all WAY more famous and popular than MJ and Elvis Presley put together! Look at their last FM statistics:
Coldplay: 152.018.683 plays (2.883.964 listeners) Oasis: 68.740.835 execuções (1.991.149 ouvintes) Lady Gaga: 61.083.836 plays (1.433.871 listeners) I guess those three acts are all more popular than MJ and Presley! | |
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The Beatles LOVE show by Cirque de Soleil is one of the best live shows I have ever seen (including concerts). It is a non-stop thrill ride of the senses. And yes whilst The Beatles weren't a song a dance band, the way Cirque have arranged the show the music provides an exciting backdrop to the story they play out of freedom from the second world war to the hippie love of the 60s. They also cleverly incorporate footage of the Beatles with the story - it truly is a great show.
Even better still was they got George Martin (the Beatles producer) to remix and mash up the songs so they sound fresh and introduce new elements to the music. Frankly I don't want to see a wannabe MJ concert. I want to see MJ's music and moves provide the inspiration of the show, but I don't want to watch some imitator try and capture the magic. If done right the show will equal if not surpass the LOVE show, but if done wrong it may end up being a poor substitute for a concert and be more like the Viva Elvis show. Swa If the link is playing in the window go here: http://www.youtube.com/wa...gOhb2uj1-Y "I'm not human I'm a dove, I'm ur conscience. I am love" | |
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Michael's bodyguard (Bill) is sharing some intresing stories on facebook. His name is listed as MJ's Bodyguard. He's guarded about personal details, but i found this story funny:
Question: ok am curious about this and i KNOW alot of people would like to know too so here it goes Bill... did you saw MJ flirting with girls alot? was he a natural flirt or just avoided the whole thing cause of his shyness? MJ's Bodyguard: I was not going to answer this but I'll give u guys a little. Yes, MJ was very charming, he did flirt from time to time. Sometimes he would ask me to get someones number or ask do I think someone is cute. It was so funny to watch dude flirt. I tell women I meet that I have a dog, I would hear MJ tell women he has a Zoo! how do you top someone that has a Zoo? question: i wanna make a list of celebrities that actually stood by him during the dark times: Donald Trump, Chris Tucker, Liz Taylor, Whoopi Goldberg, Rick James, Stephanie Mills, Dick Gregory, Brett Ratner Answer: You named someone that MJ really hated, Im not gonna say who at this time. Qustion: Hi can you tell us honestly, is it true that MJ was lonely and unhappy and he was looking for a love? I can't stop thinking about it Answer: I cant say he was looking for love, he just wanted peace and live a normal life. "If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with" - Michael Jackson | |
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MyLuv229 said: Michael's bodyguard (Bill) is sharing some intresing stories on facebook. His name is listed as MJ's Bodyguard. He's guarded about personal details, but i found this story funny:
Question: ok am curious about this and i KNOW alot of people would like to know too so here it goes Bill... did you saw MJ flirting with girls alot? was he a natural flirt or just avoided the whole thing cause of his shyness? MJ's Bodyguard: I was not going to answer this but I'll give u guys a little. Yes, MJ was very charming, he did flirt from time to time. Sometimes he would ask me to get someones number or ask do I think someone is cute. It was so funny to watch dude flirt. I tell women I meet that I have a dog, I would hear MJ tell women he has a Zoo! how do you top someone that has a Zoo? question: i wanna make a list of celebrities that actually stood by him during the dark times: Donald Trump, Chris Tucker, Liz Taylor, Whoopi Goldberg, Rick James, Stephanie Mills, Dick Gregory, Brett Ratner Answer: You named someone that MJ really hated, Im not gonna say who at this time. Qustion: Hi can you tell us honestly, is it true that MJ was lonely and unhappy and he was looking for a love? I can't stop thinking about it Answer: I cant say he was looking for love, he just wanted peace and live a normal life. I'm think Ratner or Trump "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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