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Speaks Exclusively to 'GMA' About His Past, His Future, His Dreams for His Children
By CHRIS CONNOLLY and MICHAEL S. JAMES
Aug. 28, 2008
He first became a star as a young boy, then endured superstardom, scandals and a legal prosecution, but as he turns 50, Michael Jackson told "Good Morning America" in an exclusive interview, he is "having a wonderful time, just relaxing."
Speaking by phone from his home in California, at times so softly he was barely audible, Jackson said he was listening to James Brown and preparing for his 50th birthday Friday, when he will "just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons" -- before he gets right back to work.
Watch "Good Morning America" Friday at 7 a.m. ET for more on this exclusive interview.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=5680705&page=1
At 50, what’s left for Michael Jackson?
It’s time for the pop star to come out of seclusion and start making music
COMMENTARY
By Michael Ventre
MSNBC
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Michael Jackson turns 50 on Friday. What do you get for the man who has everything, including a killer discography, a couple of sexual assault accusations, at least one white glove, a sprawling ranch teetering on foreclosure, a family that can only be described as indescribable, and a button nose that often looks unbuttoned?
Reaching The Big Five-Oh is a profound event in every life. But for Michael, it represents a fork in his moonwalking path. One direction will take him to his own personal neverland, as in never be seen or heard from again. The other will lead him back to stardom and his rightful place atop the pop throne.
Which way will he go? Now that he’s 50, will he make it to 60? And what will he be like if he does?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26430706/
NEW YORK DECLARES MICHAEL JACKSON DAY
A New York politician has declared 23 August (08) as Michael Jackson Day - in honour of the star's 50th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking THRILLER album.
Marty Markowitz made the announcement at a party to mark the milestone last Saturday (23Aug08).
Hundreds of Jackson fans gathered at the Caribbean Cultural Center in Manhattan to toast the King of Pop's 50th birthday.
A planned appearance by legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy - the man who launched Jackson's career - fell through.
But crime writer Aphrodite Jones attended, and signed copies of her book Michael Jackson Conspiracy, which examines the media's coverage of Jackson's child abuse trial.
And Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz crowned the day with his historic announcement.
Event organiser Reva Thomas says, "He wrote a proclamation declaring Saturday August 23, 2008, Michael 'King Of Pop' Jackson 50th Birthday and Thriller 25 Celebration Day. It was a fantastic evening."
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/new york declares michael jackson day_1078785
Is Michael Ready To Hit The Stage Again, Icon In Talks For VMA Show
(take it as speculation, for what it's worth...)
Michael Jackson is rumored to be negotiating an appearance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards according to recent reports.
The icon who turns 50 Friday, may be on the fast track to a comeback according to sources close to the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards which are slated to take place September 7th.
Although details surrounding the icon's appearance have yet to be confirmed by MTV, Jackson is reportedly in talks to present an award with his sister Janet at the ceremony instead of hitting the stage as some outlets have reported.
http://www.singersroom.com/news/entertainment-story-2218.asp
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