Weekend News Bytes for January 25-January 27

Good Morning all! I see we have alot or people waiting to hear from Michael in the NRJ Awards show. If you would like to see what's going on please go to this thread:http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44860

As of right now there is no news to report. I know there were alot of people wondering if Michael Jackson was going to the Grammys because of some reports cirulating around but there hasn't been anything official yet but keep an eye on this thread here: http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45105



Michael Jackson Mentionings:

http://www.financialpost.com/money/story.html?id=264997

Vegas still an odds-on favourite

Who's who? Vegas residents include Celine Dion, Andre Agassi, Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Sultan of Brunei and Toni Braxton. Frequent visitors include Paris Hilton, Hugh Hefner, Pamela Anderson, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and many more. Recluse Howard Hughes also lived and worked in the city and helped revamp its image




http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald....html?id=2e10a6a8-d6f7-4f65-8b58-009cf9e6d417


And although 1988's Rambo III kinda sucked, I anticipated its arrival like I did Christmas, Return of the Jedi and Michael Jackson's Bad. In an era when Rambo was to America what Godzilla was to Japan, I know I wasn't the only one.



http://www.southeasttexaslive.com/s...9234757&BRD=2287&PAG=461&dept_id=512588&rfi=6



The Apollo Theater is where the likes of James Brown, Fat Joe, Michael Jackson and Lauren Hill got their starts, according to the theater's Web site. On the TV show "Showtime at the Apollo," the audience rules. Applause means performers are a success; boos mean they're off the stage.
"We didn't get booed," Kiel said of their performance.


http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_026004032.html

A glittering disco ball hung over the stage, reflecting neon lights over the entire theater. Behind it, music videos from the 1970s and 1980s were projected onto the movie screen, featuring artists like Blondie, Sister Sledge and Michael Jackson, as dance music filled the building.


http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/travel/27check.html?ref=travel


Fanciful wall designs include sconces made from deer horns; wrought-iron dividers set off different areas to create an intimate feel. The mood got livelier when a D.J. in the red patent leather booth spun danceable pop tunes from the likes of Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind & Fire.


http://www.singeruniverse.com/tyrab123.htm

Recently named one of the Faces to Watch by Billboard magazine, the artist (whose last name is Bolling) is enjoying success with her latest song, “Givin’ Me A Rush,” which incorporates elements of Paula Abdul’s “Rush Rush” and Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” The track recently cracked the Top 40 on Billboard’s R&B chart and peaked at #2 on 106 & Park, BET’s hit video countdown show.

Tyra, whose combination of singing & dancing has inspired some industry insiders to compare her to Usher, adds, “I’m a die-hard dancer and it was important that we have some uptempo songs on there so that I can give the people a good show,” she says. “People that love to dance will love these songs. When I was growing up, singers were cool and dancers were great, but I looked up to artists who had the total package like Michael Jackson and Usher. People like that are the ones that influenced me. They weren’t just singers. They had the all-around package and I feel that’s really important for an artist these days.”




Michael Jackson HIStory for January 26, 2008:



1984 - Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial.

Thanks........

Thanx for the info.!

thank ya D.. ur wonderful

Who's who? Vegas residents include Celine Dion, Andre Agassi, Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Sultan of Brunei and Toni Braxton. Frequent visitors include Paris Hilton, Hugh Hefner, Pamela Anderson, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and many more. Recluse Howard Hughes also lived and worked in the city and helped revamp its image

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how can the sultan's younger bro suddenly become a sultan of brunei in Vegas?

Thankb you, DM.

Thx for the mentionings

January 27 2008: Michael Jackson Mentionings:


What ever happened to VH1's Pop-Up Video? That show seemed to have such a short shelf life, yet it was endlessly fun to watch music videos while minutiae about the artist or song popped up on the screen. How else would I have learned about the behind the scenes antics that took place while Michael Jackson filmed the video for "Bad"? I'm guessing that Pop-Up Video had to be banished into oblivion due to the fact that music networks no longer play music videos, but I keep on hoping that it'll somehow make a comeback.



http://belizean.com/mt-static/archives/2008/01/belizean-musician-andy-palacio-laid-to-rest.html

Relatives and family friends recounted their memories of Andy. His first cousin Michael Polonio recalled that from an early age Andy showed an affinity for song and music, forming an impromptu school band that used milk and lard cans as percussion instruments. "His friends called him the Belizean Michael Jackson," recounted Polonio. Among those sending messages of condolence were Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. The Garifuna Collective, a group of musicians put together by Andy from performers in Belize, Guatemala and Honduras was in attendance.



http://www.philly.com/inquirer/trav...jazz__good_walks__great_grub__fine_times.html

First and most famous, you'll come across the Apollo Theater, which launched the careers of James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson and many others. Check out new talent on Amateur Night, which has been held on Wednesdays since 1934.


http://www.sundaylife.co.uk/news/article3376845.ece

But we predict the most likely date and location for a gig by Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland is Ormeau Park on Sunday June 22.
And with superstar acts like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond and The Eagles due to hit the road this year, there could be even more major events destined for Belfast.


http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Style/215032/


Eddie Van Halen’s side gigs have included everything from playing the guitar solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” to writing /



January 27, 2008: Michael Jackson HIStory:

1990 - Michael Jackson was crowned Entertainer Of The Decade at the American Cinema Awards Foundation. Sophia Loren presented the award.