January 9-11,2009 (Update on post #58 for Jan 11,2009)

Michael Jackson News:


--- No new news at this time - I'll check back in later and see if daytime in Vegas created any NEWS!


Michael Jackson Mentions:

Aww... Robin Leach noticed that MJ left Vegas!

By Robin Leach ·

http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ro...michael-jackson-leaves-vegas-bel-air-mansion/




* Pop royal Michael Jackson has apparently given up on plans for jump-starting his career with a permanent show here in Las Vegas. He’s moved out of town, and overnight reports from Los Angeles say he’s leased a Bel Air gated estate for at least 12 months. The whopping annual rental of $1.2 million gives him a mansion in the style of a French chateau and comes with 12 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms, a wine cellar and tasting room, a theater and seven bedrooms -- just about the perfect size for Michael and his three kids.

The property was one of the most expensive homes listed for sale in 2008, according to real estate experts, but was taken off the market after Michael signed the $100,000-a-month lease. It’s believed that Michael’s real estate dealings with Las Vegas Hilton owner and Station Casinos investor Tom Barrack of Colony Capital provided him with sufficient monies for the Bel Air mansion. Colony and Michael entered into a joint venture when the pop star moved to Vegas and surrendered title to the Neverland Ranch to develop the 120 acres of Santa Barbara land.


[SIZE=-2]Washington Post[/SIZE]





Michael Jackson's New Lease on La-La Land
[SIZE=-1]E! Online - Jan 7, 2009[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson is currently holed up in the tony Los Angeles neighborhood after inking a yearlong lease on a $100000-per-month French chateau built in 2002 ...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson moving back to California: report [SIZE=-1]AFP[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson leases pricey Bel Air estate [SIZE=-1]The Associated Press[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson lands in Bel-Air [SIZE=-1]Los Angeles Times[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]MTV UK - EZ-Tracks[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]all 313 news articles »[/SIZE]








Looks like a lot less money (Euros?)!

Jackson moves into new LA pad
The 'King of Pop' is back -- in town, that is.
Michael Jackson has signed a year-long €73,900-a-month lease on a mansion in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles.

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/knight-of-success-for-batman-film-1596524.html
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Motown Turns 50
[SIZE=-1]USA Weekend - [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]The hit factory churned out countless classics (Baby Love, My Girl, Papa Was a Rolling Stone) and mass-produced legends (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, ...[/SIZE]

The Rundown: Jan. 8, 2009
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[SIZE=-1][/SIZE][SIZE=-1]You’ll be rocking out in no time to 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and[/SIZE]

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ATTN: German Speaking Fans: This looks like a positive Akon / Michael Article - so if anyone can translate it for everyone else - please do...

http://www.faz.net/s/RubE219BC35AB30426197C224F193F54B1B/Doc~E6E6BAE06DE884C7C90B415D59F6D480E~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html?rss_googlefeed

Mit Michael Jackson! In ein öffentliches Lichtspielhaus!



Ein Freund schneller Autos und gängiger Melodien: Aliaune Akon Thiam

09. Januar 2009 Er hat wie Johnny Cash Musik für Gefängnisinsassen gemacht. Jetzt will der Sänger, Songwriter und Hip-Hop-Produzent Aliaune Akon Thiam Michael Jackson wieder auf die Beine helfen. Ein Gespräch über HipHop, Country und die Lehren von Gefängnisaufenthalten.......
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Michael Jackson HIStory tidbits:

Remember these candy bars?? - I still have a couple chillin' in the frig... don't really want to know what the chocolate looks like now - been quite a few years (1989 Triumph Int'l)

















1998 - Michael Jackson's hits album "The Michael Jackson Mix" hit #27 in the U.K.

1998 - Janet Jackson's single "Together Again" was certified Gold by the RIAA.

2002 - Michael Jackson received the Artist of the Century Award on the American Music Awards.



Um.....just what is this sign trying to say?:doh:


http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/11/outrageous-signs-part-8.html

Re: January 9, 2009

Thanks for the post.. I see MJ has L.A. on it's toes again, non-stop articles about him leasing a house in the area.. *sidenote* MJ just came on the radio!!:clapping:unk:unk:

Re: January 9, 2009

:rofl: That sign is hilarious!

Re: January 9, 2009

The sign is telling him to moonwalk

Re: January 9, 2009

this was a fun post ms snoop im soooooo glad michael isnt doinf vegas i think that would be been a very bad idea :doh:

cool, im glad things are looking up:cheers:

Re: January 9, 2009

VeganMatt said:

The sign is telling him to moonwalk

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:hysterical: :hysterical::hysterical:

Re: January 9, 2009

oh what a cool bar of choclate!! I wish I had one too!!

Re: January 9, 2009

MsSnoop said:

Looks like a lot less money (Euros?)!

Jackson moves into new LA pad
The 'King of Pop' is back -- in town, that is.
Michael Jackson has signed a year-long €73,900-a-month lease on a mansion in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles.

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ATTN: German Speaking Fans: This looks like a positive Akon / Michael Article - so if anyone can translate it for everyone else - please do...

http://www.faz.net/s/RubE219BC35AB30426197C224F193F54B1B/Doc~E6E6BAE06DE884C7C90B415D59F6D480E~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html?rss_googlefeed

Mit Michael Jackson! In ein öffentliches Lichtspielhaus!

Ein Freund schneller Autos und gängiger Melodien: Aliaune Akon Thiam

09. Januar 2009 Er hat wie Johnny Cash Musik für Gefängnisinsassen gemacht. Jetzt will der Sänger, Songwriter und Hip-Hop-Produzent Aliaune Akon Thiam Michael Jackson wieder auf die Beine helfen. Ein Gespräch über HipHop, Country und die Lehren von Gefängnisaufenthalten.......
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yeah, at the current rate, $100,000 is about the same as €74,000... tells ya somethin scary about the state of the US economy, doesn't it. -_- Is good for European business in the US though (looking at the bright side).

The Akon article - well my German isn't perfect, but it starts out with saying Akon wil help jumpstart Michaels carreer again (duh - like he needs that... oh well, it's the current soundbite I suppose). Then Akon talks about how he couldn't believe it was really Michael when he first called him, he thought his agent was playing a joke on him but then he realized it really was Michael he felt amazed that Michael would call him himself. And finally, he talks about when they were in the studio, one day, Michael said 'let's go to the movies', and Akon wondered - how would they do that without causing a riot? Then Michael simply wrapped a scarf around his head, and his son's head, (it doesn't say whether it was Prince or Blanket) and Akon did the same, and they just walked right into a public movietheatre without anyone making a fuss about them.
Then it goes on to talk about things other than MJ, I didn't read the whole article.

Re: January 9, 2009

hi :waving: happy friday you too i'm so happy that weekend is here :jump:

here is website:http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks...ael-jackson-never-can-say-goodbye-remix/-here is the news

here is website:http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/entertainment/Michael+Jackson+moves+back+to+California-61910.html

Michael Jackson moves back to California

Michael Jackson is on the move again, after leasing a new Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 (£71,400)-a-month following his decision to return to California life for the first time since his child molestation trial in 2005.

The pop superstar set up homes in Las Vegas and the Middle East following the lengthy court case and vowed never to return to his Neverland Ranch estate in Santa Barbara, California after it was raided by police, looking for clues to incriminate the singer.

He was acquitted of all charges against him in June, 2005 - and fled the state. But now he's moving back because he wants to be closer to "where all the action is", according to his manager Tohme.

Jackson reportedly surrendered the title of his sprawling 120-acre Neverland estate to the Sycamore Valley Ranch Co., a joint venture between Jackson and an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC.

Re: January 9, 2009

Thanks for the news. TGIF!!

Re: January 9, 2009

• George Balanchine - dancer/choreographer/ballet producer
• Bob Denver -actor, Dobie Gillis, Gilligan's Island​
• Crystal Gayle - country singer, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue​
• Jimmy Page - rock guitarist, Led Zeppelin-Stairway to Heaven​
• Dave Matthews - singer/musician, Dave Matthews Band
• Nick Lachey, American Musician

Re: January 9, 2009

MsSnoop said:

Michael Jackson's New Lease on La-La Land
[SIZE=-1]E! Online - Jan 7, 2009[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson is currently holed up in the tony Los Angeles neighborhood after inking a yearlong lease on a $100000-per-month French chateau built in 2002 ...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson moving back to California: report [SIZE=-1]AFP[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson leases pricey Bel Air estate [SIZE=-1]The Associated Press[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson lands in Bel-Air [SIZE=-1]Los Angeles Times[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]MTV UK - EZ-Tracks[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]all 313 news articles »[/SIZE]

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Dang, you know Michael Jackson is STILL the man! Look at all of the media attention he got just because he moved - AGAIN. LOL!

And this story has been going for TWO days straight.

Re: January 9, 2009

MsSnoop said:

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!​

(or as RastaPasta puts it - it's Friday somewhere right now!)​

Michael Jackson News:


--- No new news at this time - I'll check back in later and see if daytime in Vegas created any NEWS!


Michael Jackson Mentions:

Aww... Robin Leach noticed that MJ left Vegas!

By Robin Leach ·

http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ro...michael-jackson-leaves-vegas-bel-air-mansion/




* Pop royal Michael Jackson has apparently given up on plans for jump-starting his career with a permanent show here in Las Vegas. He’s moved out of town, and overnight reports from Los Angeles say he’s leased a Bel Air gated estate for at least 12 months. The whopping annual rental of $1.2 million gives him a mansion in the style of a French chateau and comes with 12 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms, a wine cellar and tasting room, a theater and seven bedrooms -- just about the perfect size for Michael and his three kids.

The property was one of the most expensive homes listed for sale in 2008, according to real estate experts, but was taken off the market after Michael signed the $100,000-a-month lease. It’s believed that Michael’s real estate dealings with Las Vegas Hilton owner and Station Casinos investor Tom Barrack of Colony Capital provided him with sufficient monies for the Bel Air mansion. Colony and Michael entered into a joint venture when the pop star moved to Vegas and surrendered title to the Neverland Ranch to develop the 120 acres of Santa Barbara land.


[SIZE=-2]Washington Post[/SIZE]


Michael Jackson's New Lease on La-La Land
[SIZE=-1]E! Online - Jan 7, 2009[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson is currently holed up in the tony Los Angeles neighborhood after inking a yearlong lease on a $100000-per-month French chateau built in 2002 ...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson moving back to California: report [SIZE=-1]AFP[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson leases pricey Bel Air estate [SIZE=-1]The Associated Press[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Michael Jackson lands in Bel-Air [SIZE=-1]Los Angeles Times[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]MTV UK - EZ-Tracks[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]all 313 news articles »[/SIZE]





Looks like a lot less money (Euros?)!

Jackson moves into new LA pad
The 'King of Pop' is back -- in town, that is.
Michael Jackson has signed a year-long €73,900-a-month lease on a mansion in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles.

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/knight-of-success-for-batman-film-1596524.html
======================================================


Motown Turns 50
[SIZE=-1]USA Weekend - [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]The hit factory churned out countless classics (Baby Love, My Girl, Papa Was a Rolling Stone) and mass-produced legends (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, ...[/SIZE]

The Rundown: Jan. 8, 2009
[SIZE=-1]Crispy Gamer, Ny - [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][/SIZE][SIZE=-1]You’ll be rocking out in no time to 86 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and[/SIZE]

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ATTN: German Speaking Fans: This looks like a positive Akon / Michael Article - so if anyone can translate it for everyone else - please do...

http://www.faz.net/s/RubE219BC35AB30426197C224F193F54B1B/Doc~E6E6BAE06DE884C7C90B415D59F6D480E~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html?rss_googlefeed

Mit Michael Jackson! In ein öffentliches Lichtspielhaus!



Ein Freund schneller Autos und gängiger Melodien: Aliaune Akon Thiam

09. Januar 2009 Er hat wie Johnny Cash Musik für Gefängnisinsassen gemacht. Jetzt will der Sänger, Songwriter und Hip-Hop-Produzent Aliaune Akon Thiam Michael Jackson wieder auf die Beine helfen. Ein Gespräch über HipHop, Country und die Lehren von Gefängnisaufenthalten.......
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Michael Jackson HIStory tidbits:

Remember these candy bars?? - I still have a couple chillin' in the frig... don't really want to know what the chocolate looks like now - been quite a few years (1989 Triumph Int'l)

Today in
Michael Jackson History​

1998 - Michael Jackson's hits album "The Michael Jackson Mix" hit #27 in the U.K.

1998 - Janet Jackson's single "Together Again" was certified Gold by the RIAA.

2002 - Michael Jackson received the Artist of the Century Award on the American Music Awards.

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Um.....just what is this sign trying to say?:doh:


http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/11/outrageous-signs-part-8.html

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I still have some of those candy bars chillin too...Giggles~~~

Maybe we could have a swiss chocolate party...

Re: January 9, 2009

Thanks for the news everyone. :flowers:

Re: January 9, 2009

It'd be hilarious if there were a series of those sign's, showing you were MJ is. Like dora the explorer huh? :lol:

On a sidenote, happy birthday to those.

Re: January 9, 2009

Yeah, He's holed up slumming it. Big time. And all of those tabloid reporters who kept saying he was all done can go stick it where the sun don't shine.. :lol:

Re: January 9, 2009

that was an AWESOME sign! Good find MsSnoop made me giggle during my morning coffee

Re: January 9, 2009

Is this one posted yet?

Re: January 9, 2009

yeah it was posted at the time when it happened

Re: January 9, 2009

Hoofmark said:

Is this one posted yet?

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Dang Hoofmark, for a "hot minute," I got all excited, thinking that was a NEW picture. LOL! You got me good.

Re: January 9, 2009

Thanks for the news

Re: January 9, 2009

I wanna have one of those chocolate bars :wub:

Re: January 9, 2009

Lmao that sign is jokezz

And I like the news today...it seems brighter days are really linin' up hehe

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Btw, zomg...NIIICE chocolate bar ... :lol:

Re: January 9, 2009

Hoofmark said:

Is this one posted yet?

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did i see what i saw what he is holding in his hand :yes: is it, is it the Visionary :jump:

looks like this:

Re: January 9, 2009

To keep the Motown 50th thread positive and just about the anniversary "celebration", I'm posting this article here instead and FYI. There's some interestin' tidbits in the full article that may be unknown to some...

The Jackson 5, another band that started with Berry- Gordy, but moved on, leaving older brother, Jermaine Jackson behind

The murky side of Motown

It is half a century since Berry Gordy Jr created the label that brought soul music into the spotlight. But, says Pierre Perrone, there was a dark aspect
Friday, 9 January 2009

...Not quite everything went according to plan, though. Mary Wells, the First Lady of Motown, who had scored a worldwide hit with "My Guy" in 1964, was unhappy about the contract she had signed four years earlier aged 17, and eventually left the label in 1965. Many more artists defected. The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, la Ross herself all signed to other companies, leaving Stevie Wonder as the only stalwart of Motown's golden age...

The joyful, soulful, upbeat Motown sound did change the world, broke down racial barriers and epitomised the American dream. Yet the Hit Factory had too many casualties along the way.

full article: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-murky-side-of-motown-1242193.html

Re: January 9, 2009

That sign is nice!

I want one too !! :lol:

Re: January 9, 2009

The latest trend:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/01/09/jessica-alba-pajamas/

Michaelmenia....

Re: January 9, 2009

looks like Michaels had his ear peirced look closely at his ear??? or is it my eyesight??

Re: January 9, 2009

That photo is from the "New Years Eve" photo collection...here is the link to the thread's photo area and there is a larger / closer photo on reply #359

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58829&page=24

He had the box set in his hands after leaving the medical building - not the book store...

Re: January 9, 2009

Ohood said:

The latest trend:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/01/09/jessica-alba-pajamas/

Michaelmenia....

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hahaha yes!!!, she a precious woman, dont you boys love her???:cheeky: