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Michael Jackson News:
http://www.lvrj.com/columnists/normclarke
SIGHTING OF THE DAY
Former pop music star Michael Jackson was spotted dining with his children Wednesday at Planet Hollywood restaurant inside the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200803280323.htm
A.R. Rahman's music conservatory at Chennai by June
Jaipur (PTI): Composer A R Rahman is planning to start his music conservatory in Chennai by June that will also work as an academy.
Rahman, who will perform on Friday at the Rajasthan Festival here, along with drummer Sivamani and singer Sadhana Sargam among others, said he feels good when people say they begin their day by playing "Aazeem oh shaan shanshah" and end their day with "Khawaja mere khawaja", songs from "Jodhaa Akbar" which have become quite popular.
Incidentally, the film was not allowed to be screened in Rajasthan by Rajputs who alleged it had distorted history. Talking to reporters here, Rahman said two things are behind his not doing too much of stage shows.
"First of all, there should be balance and then I too have a fear of performing on stage," he said, adding "but the moment the audience begin to respond, everything gets settled."
On reality shows, he said through these programmes television viewers are "at least getting to see some kind of music instead of the regular dose of violence.
"They (the contestants) should utilise the chances given to them. But they do not, it's their problem." On the overall standard of music in Bollywood, Rahman said "people are doing some great work but some people don't have self pride.
"I mean when I am working, I or the producer never compromise on quality."
He said his proposed album with Michael Jackson has hit some roadblock "but these will be sorted". Appreciating the Jaipur gharana of music and the state for producing some great musicians, Rahman said: "Even a nine- year-old kid sings well in Rajasthan and this is what I like about this state."
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/27/eveningnews/main3976051.shtml
Making The Stars Of Broadway Shine
(CBS) There's nothing very glitzy about Cranford, N.J. - except maybe for the woman who lives here, CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
"Anything that has glitter, I probably have my hands in it," said 77-year-old Bessie Nelson.
Nelson's hands have touched countless bugles and beads and sequins.
"There are thousands and thousands on a garment," she said. "Thousands! Thousands!!"
And each one plays a role in making Broadway's costumes sensational.
You've seen her work in shows like "A Chorus Line" - and too many others to name.
Costumers line up to get on her schedule.
"You don't get the glitz and glamour of Broadway without the beaders," said Rory Powers, the wardrobe supervisor for "A Chorus Line." "I mean, how else do you get the sparkle? And people pay for sparkle!"
And sparkle doesn't come easy. It is painstaking work.
"Individual stitching, with one pushing up, one bugle at a time, one sequin at a time," Nelson said.
But Broadway isn't the only address where Nelson does business. She's also done a little work for the folks at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Her work could be seen on the then-newly minted first lady, Hillary Clinton. Her inaugural gown was beaded by Nelson.
"My eyes were glued! That's my gown she's dancing in!" Nelson said.
And she also beaded possibly the most famous single glove in America … the one on Michael Jackson's hand.
"This was a reject and they were going to throw it out and I said, 'Oh, no! That was on his hand, I want it!'" Nelson said.
She's made a little history while making all those clothes, and she's surely made a name for herself.
"To see that glitter come to life with the stars and they sing in it and they act in it, there's nothing like it," Nelson said.
And that's why Nelson will keep beading … and keep being the pride of Cranford and the toast of Broadway.
And Broadway will honor Nelson Friday with a lifetime achievement award.
http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/features/local_story_087182253.html
The dance routines can be recognized by anyone who has seen “Dirty Dancing,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion.”
http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080327/NEWS04/529922852
When the pounding hip-hop began, most of the students needed little coaxing to get out and dance. Later they gathered in a circle to dance "The Chicken" and jerked mechanically to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Teachers, art students and parents joined students with Down syndrome, children in wheelchairs and students with severe vision, cognitive, physical and social handicaps.
http://www.blackvoicenews.com/content/view/41932/4/
Before W | I, Aaron Walton paid his dues straight out of Babson College as an analyst for Pepsi-Cola, and was soon promoted to brand manager and PR support for local marketing programs on Pepsi sponsored tours for Miami Sound Machine, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson. After arriving from Michael Jackson's fourteen month international tour, Walton was loaned out to other Pepsi-Cola companies to "identify artists that [were thought to] be appropriate to partner with." Wanting to continue his climb up the business ladder, he left Pepsi and created Aaron Walton Entertainment (AWE), where he formed connections with large brands such as AT&T, Banana Republic, General Motors and The Gap.
Michael Jackson HIStory:
2001 - Michael Jackson claimed that he was the victim of a conspiracy in a interview with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson was referring to his ongoing child molestation trial and an ongoing battle over rights to songs by the Beatles, Little Richard and others.
http://www.lvrj.com/columnists/normclarke
SIGHTING OF THE DAY
Former pop music star Michael Jackson was spotted dining with his children Wednesday at Planet Hollywood restaurant inside the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200803280323.htm
A.R. Rahman's music conservatory at Chennai by June
Jaipur (PTI): Composer A R Rahman is planning to start his music conservatory in Chennai by June that will also work as an academy.
Rahman, who will perform on Friday at the Rajasthan Festival here, along with drummer Sivamani and singer Sadhana Sargam among others, said he feels good when people say they begin their day by playing "Aazeem oh shaan shanshah" and end their day with "Khawaja mere khawaja", songs from "Jodhaa Akbar" which have become quite popular.
Incidentally, the film was not allowed to be screened in Rajasthan by Rajputs who alleged it had distorted history. Talking to reporters here, Rahman said two things are behind his not doing too much of stage shows.
"First of all, there should be balance and then I too have a fear of performing on stage," he said, adding "but the moment the audience begin to respond, everything gets settled."
On reality shows, he said through these programmes television viewers are "at least getting to see some kind of music instead of the regular dose of violence.
"They (the contestants) should utilise the chances given to them. But they do not, it's their problem." On the overall standard of music in Bollywood, Rahman said "people are doing some great work but some people don't have self pride.
"I mean when I am working, I or the producer never compromise on quality."
He said his proposed album with Michael Jackson has hit some roadblock "but these will be sorted". Appreciating the Jaipur gharana of music and the state for producing some great musicians, Rahman said: "Even a nine- year-old kid sings well in Rajasthan and this is what I like about this state."
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/27/eveningnews/main3976051.shtml
Making The Stars Of Broadway Shine
(CBS) There's nothing very glitzy about Cranford, N.J. - except maybe for the woman who lives here, CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
"Anything that has glitter, I probably have my hands in it," said 77-year-old Bessie Nelson.
Nelson's hands have touched countless bugles and beads and sequins.
"There are thousands and thousands on a garment," she said. "Thousands! Thousands!!"
And each one plays a role in making Broadway's costumes sensational.
You've seen her work in shows like "A Chorus Line" - and too many others to name.
Costumers line up to get on her schedule.
"You don't get the glitz and glamour of Broadway without the beaders," said Rory Powers, the wardrobe supervisor for "A Chorus Line." "I mean, how else do you get the sparkle? And people pay for sparkle!"
And sparkle doesn't come easy. It is painstaking work.
"Individual stitching, with one pushing up, one bugle at a time, one sequin at a time," Nelson said.
But Broadway isn't the only address where Nelson does business. She's also done a little work for the folks at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Her work could be seen on the then-newly minted first lady, Hillary Clinton. Her inaugural gown was beaded by Nelson.
"My eyes were glued! That's my gown she's dancing in!" Nelson said.
And she also beaded possibly the most famous single glove in America … the one on Michael Jackson's hand.
"This was a reject and they were going to throw it out and I said, 'Oh, no! That was on his hand, I want it!'" Nelson said.
She's made a little history while making all those clothes, and she's surely made a name for herself.
"To see that glitter come to life with the stars and they sing in it and they act in it, there's nothing like it," Nelson said.
And that's why Nelson will keep beading … and keep being the pride of Cranford and the toast of Broadway.
And Broadway will honor Nelson Friday with a lifetime achievement award.
http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/features/local_story_087182253.html
The dance routines can be recognized by anyone who has seen “Dirty Dancing,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion.”
http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080327/NEWS04/529922852
When the pounding hip-hop began, most of the students needed little coaxing to get out and dance. Later they gathered in a circle to dance "The Chicken" and jerked mechanically to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Teachers, art students and parents joined students with Down syndrome, children in wheelchairs and students with severe vision, cognitive, physical and social handicaps.
http://www.blackvoicenews.com/content/view/41932/4/
Before W | I, Aaron Walton paid his dues straight out of Babson College as an analyst for Pepsi-Cola, and was soon promoted to brand manager and PR support for local marketing programs on Pepsi sponsored tours for Miami Sound Machine, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson. After arriving from Michael Jackson's fourteen month international tour, Walton was loaned out to other Pepsi-Cola companies to "identify artists that [were thought to] be appropriate to partner with." Wanting to continue his climb up the business ladder, he left Pepsi and created Aaron Walton Entertainment (AWE), where he formed connections with large brands such as AT&T, Banana Republic, General Motors and The Gap.
Michael Jackson HIStory:
2001 - Michael Jackson claimed that he was the victim of a conspiracy in a interview with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson was referring to his ongoing child molestation trial and an ongoing battle over rights to songs by the Beatles, Little Richard and others.
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