Re: Weekend News Bytes for May 16-18 (UPDATED) Las Vegas Sun: Mum on Jackson CD
Michael Jackson Mentionings for May 17, 2008:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/May/20080517News013.asp
The 27-time Grammy Award winner composed scores for 35 films and produced the best-selling album of all time,
Michael Jackson’s "Thriller." He told The Associated Press after yesterday’s ceremony: "I’ve just turned 75, and I feel like I’m just beginning."'
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-17-2008/0004815860&EDATE=
For the past seven years, the BET AWARDS has boasted unforgettable
moments such as Michael Jackson's surprise appearance during James Brown's
tribute; Rick James in his final duet with Teena Marie; Will Smith
presenting Muhammad Ali with the first-ever Humanitarian Award; Prince
onstage backing Chaka Khan; Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams and India.Arie in
a powerhouse tribute to Rufus' first lady of funk; Destiny's Child's steamy
lap dance; the reunion of one of hip hop's most beloved trios, The Fugees;
and last year's touching opening performance with Jennifer Hudson and
Jennifer Holliday and Public Enemy's tribute to James Brown.
http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2008/05/17/news/local/doc482e557030423783273300.txt
Neither of the women had heard Clark’s music.
“I don’t know who he is, but I am just waiting for Roy Clark,” Pani said.
“I just love music. I am crazy about it.”
Pani said Indians love American rock ’n’ roll.
“We do love
Michael Jackson and Ricky Martin.”
http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3236&Itemid=50
Ralph Tresvant is a shining star that has been captivating audiences for over 25 years as a solo artist; actor, entertainer, writer, producer and legendary front man of super group New Edition. Ralph Tresvant has helped to pave the way for so many others like New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, Nsync, Chris Brown, Neo, Usher and Justin Timberlake, who have all followed in his footsteps.
From Ralph's youth he has been compared to the king of pop Michael Jackson, with his candy girl vocals and amazing stage presence it was very clear that Mr. Tresvant was destined for greatness. Legendary music icon Dick Clark himself has said that Ralph Tresvant is an amazing and timeless artist.
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/The-mighty-Sparro.4094843.jp
WHICH ARTISTS ARE YOUR MAIN INFLUENCES?
I have so many of them, my MySpace page has a list of hundreds of artists who've influenced me in some way or another. I think that's why the album is quite eclectic. I listen to lots of stuff from the last 40 years, hip hop, dance, soul, rock, you name it. When I was younger, my parents always played things like Stevie Wonder,
Michael Jackson and Chaka Khan in the house, 70s gospel, and things like that. And my grandparents always played lots of jazz. I listened to a lot of pop music too, I remember dancing around to Top 40 radio when I was very little. I got really into clubs when I lived in the UK as well, and loved dance music.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/18/fashion/18magic.html?ref=fashion
He has also created stage illusions for enchanters of a different sort: Jim Morrison,
Elton John,
Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper,
Barbra Streisand, Cher.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-only17-2008may17,1,570193.column
Luckily, the Harrison Exhibit Center in Hesperia took in his collection of more than 17,000 artifacts,
including a banana-sequined purse bearing an image of Michael Jackson. The museum was 34 years old.
http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/en...le?_EXT_5_articleId=1134404&_EXT_5_groupId=14
How comfortable are you with dancing?
People say that when I came into this world, I must have come out doing a ‘wave’! Ha ha ha! I love dancing more than the training aspect. It’s the love for dancing. My favourite dancers are
Michael Jackson and Prabhu Deva. I think he’s an inspiration to every dancer. It’s my dream to be choreographed by Prabhu Deva one day.
http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9528/
I studied film; I'm now unemployed. Stick with music. What's the first CD you bought? The 1st CD was Michael Jackson - Bad. It sounded crisp. The first single was Madonna - Get Into The Groove. Rozzana Arquetet was on the sleeve with Madonna, she looked much hotter.
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Seoul-Stirring/310646/
Twenty-year-old Moon Pae Hyuk, snapping a somersault in the air, recalled the stiff opposition from his parents before he joined the group.
Moon picked up the moves from Michael Jackson videos and practised on the sidewalks of Kyongido, an industrial town bustling with migrant workers near Seoul. “Face-offs on Kyongido streets, known for their thriving street-dance culture, spilled into full-fledged sessions, with bystanders joining in. Unlike America or France where it is regarded as a rebel art form, in South Korea the masses have taken to B-boying,” added Moon. Ask how the Koreans embraced the footwork of the Bronx and Kim would say: “It is a fervent passion of the dance that we all share, and it is here to stay.”
Michael Jackson HIStory for May 17, 2008:
1998 - Michael Jackson met with Namibian president Sam Nujoma in Windhoek. Jackson announced his plans to build a leisure complex and shopping centers in the impoverished country.