Dorothy_Marie
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* On a personal note would like to let everyone know that today is my 25th anniversary of being a Michael Jackson fan! It was on this day 25 years ago that I became a Michael Jackson fan when he stepped on stage in the Motown 25th anniversary show. :dancin:
Michael Jackson News:
http://www.thelocal.se/11822/20080516/
Michael Jackson to sue The Pirate Bay
Published: 16 May 08 18:11 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/11822/
Michael Jackson and the owners of the rights to the music of Bob Marley are planning to sue the founders of file sharing website The Pirate Bay, according to a report on Swedish business website E24.
The king of pop and the heirs to the master of reggae will join Prince, the Village People, Van Morrison and UB40 in enlisting the services of UK-based internet policing service Web Sheriff.
"The list of artists is not ready yet but the compensation claims will amount to more than $100 million ($619 million)," Web Sheriff President John Giacobbi told E24.
Giacobbi was in Stockholm on Friday to meet with Swedish lawyer Lars Sandberg, who has been hired by Web Sheriff on behalf of the musicians.
Giacobbi said he was also keen to have Sweden's must successful ever pop stars on board.
"I have tried to get in touch with the members of Abba. It would be great if they too were interested in having their case tried. They are the best symbols for Sweden after all, unlike the founders of The Pirate who steal music and have given Sweden a bad name," Giacobbi told E24.
A number of organizations have previously submitted damages claims to Stockholm District Court in connection with the forthcoming trial of the four people beihnd The Pirate Bay.
Ealier this month the Motion Picture Association of the United States (MPA) demanded 93 million kronor ($15 million) in compensation from the file sharing site.
Gottfrid Svartholm Varg, one of The Pirate Bay's co-founders, said at the time that the MPA's claims had no basis in reality.
"These are very well-developed fantasies. They have a good sense of imagination," he told The Local.
The MPA is basing its claim on the costs its members incurred as an indirect result of the illegal distribution of four films and one TV series - Harry Potter, The Pink Panther, Syriana, Walk the Line and the first season of Prison Break.
Sweden's Anti-Piracy Agency (APB) also said it was set to demand 6.75 million kronor in damages.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has previously said it would demand 15 million kronor from The Pirate Bay for the illegal distribution of music files on the site.
Pirate Bay founders Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, Fredrik Neij, Peter Sunde and Carl Lundström have all been indicted on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.
A date for the trial has not yet been set.
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20080515/NETH12115052008-1.html
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://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080516/ENTERTAINMENT/805160304/1164
His big break came in 1992, playing Michael Jackson's older brother Jackie in the TV miniseries "The Jacksons: The American Dream."
But Howard describes it as his first real mistake.
"I got sidetracked," he says. "I kept thinking, I'll get a music deal somehow, even though I couldn't play anything at the time. I thought because I was a songwriter, because I had dreams it would work out."
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=751015
Blair's company works with restaurants and other businesses to craft musical identities. Among other things, Blair compiles playlists of music licensed for public play that restaurants use.
"When it's bad, it can turn people off," Blair said. "But when it's good, you might find people tapping their soup spoon to a good mix of (Michael Jackson's) 'PYT'."
http://www.packetonline.com/article...nger_press/news/doc482c639939aae369263031.txt
His extracurricular activities provided the impetus for his entry, he said. An active member of his school’s community service-oriented Interact Club, he said his role in the most recent school musical, “Back to the 80’s,” inspired him. The song he sang at the Fame Game, Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” was also his solo in the school show.
“I never really knew what that song was about until I was in the show and I sang that song,” he said. “It worked perfectly with the event because that’s what it was about, all of us coming together to make a change and stop child abuse,” he said. “So that was the perfect song for that event, and it just had so much substance to that song that it really worked.”
http://www.examiner.com/x-344-SF-Music-Examiner~y2008m5d15-The-Bad-Plus-A-piano-trio-puts-the-gonzo-into-jazz
Miles Davis blew bittersweet riffs on Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper; guitarist Bill Frisell has played Madonna, Bob Dylan and John Hiatt songs; pianist Brad Mehldau works Nick Drake, Beatles and Radiohead tunes into his sets; and Herbie Hancock extrapolated his "new standards" concept (Peter Gabriel and Kurt Cobain covers) into a hugely successful Grammy-winning tribute to Joni Mitchell.
http://media.www.thelantern.com/med...-Cross.Country.Wins.Talent.Show-3372470.shtml
Candella also performed with the men's track and field team in their second-place performance. The seven-man dance routine parodied Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and "Thriller" music videos.
"It's a good thing Michael Jackson doesn't have to worry about his job," Griffin said.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/live...t-x-factor-winner-shane-ward-100252-20922659/
I grew up listening to proper pop songs – I remember the days of Haddaway’s What Is Love, and Michael Jackson, great pop tunes.
http://www.prweekus.com/Famed-publicist-Warren-Cowan-dies/article/110217/
The New York Times gives an abbreviated list of Cowan's clients, including Sofia Loren, Charlton Heston, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Steve McQueen, Natalie Wood, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Michael Jackson, and The Doors.
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/ent...t_story_129185002.html?keyword=secondarystory
Built around a “Beat It”-era Michael Jackson guitar riff, it’s all about wearing hoodies and getting in people’s faces with her boyfriend Pete Wentz.
Actually, the danceable, staccato “Beat It” guitar is a big staple on the album, which gives you a pretty good idea of what you’re getting — crunchy, slick pop songs.
http://www.on-this-day.com/cgi-bin/otd/mjacksonotd/mjacksonotd.pl
1983 - The television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever" aired. It was a taping of the first time that Michael Jackson performed the moonwalk for a live audience.
Michael Jackson News:
http://www.thelocal.se/11822/20080516/
Michael Jackson to sue The Pirate Bay
Published: 16 May 08 18:11 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/11822/
Michael Jackson and the owners of the rights to the music of Bob Marley are planning to sue the founders of file sharing website The Pirate Bay, according to a report on Swedish business website E24.
The king of pop and the heirs to the master of reggae will join Prince, the Village People, Van Morrison and UB40 in enlisting the services of UK-based internet policing service Web Sheriff.
"The list of artists is not ready yet but the compensation claims will amount to more than $100 million ($619 million)," Web Sheriff President John Giacobbi told E24.
Giacobbi was in Stockholm on Friday to meet with Swedish lawyer Lars Sandberg, who has been hired by Web Sheriff on behalf of the musicians.
Giacobbi said he was also keen to have Sweden's must successful ever pop stars on board.
"I have tried to get in touch with the members of Abba. It would be great if they too were interested in having their case tried. They are the best symbols for Sweden after all, unlike the founders of The Pirate who steal music and have given Sweden a bad name," Giacobbi told E24.
A number of organizations have previously submitted damages claims to Stockholm District Court in connection with the forthcoming trial of the four people beihnd The Pirate Bay.
Ealier this month the Motion Picture Association of the United States (MPA) demanded 93 million kronor ($15 million) in compensation from the file sharing site.
Gottfrid Svartholm Varg, one of The Pirate Bay's co-founders, said at the time that the MPA's claims had no basis in reality.
"These are very well-developed fantasies. They have a good sense of imagination," he told The Local.
The MPA is basing its claim on the costs its members incurred as an indirect result of the illegal distribution of four films and one TV series - Harry Potter, The Pink Panther, Syriana, Walk the Line and the first season of Prison Break.
Sweden's Anti-Piracy Agency (APB) also said it was set to demand 6.75 million kronor in damages.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has previously said it would demand 15 million kronor from The Pirate Bay for the illegal distribution of music files on the site.
Pirate Bay founders Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, Fredrik Neij, Peter Sunde and Carl Lundström have all been indicted on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.
A date for the trial has not yet been set.
Michael Jackson Mentionings:
http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20080515/NETH12115052008-1.html
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://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080516/ENTERTAINMENT/805160304/1164
His big break came in 1992, playing Michael Jackson's older brother Jackie in the TV miniseries "The Jacksons: The American Dream."
But Howard describes it as his first real mistake.
"I got sidetracked," he says. "I kept thinking, I'll get a music deal somehow, even though I couldn't play anything at the time. I thought because I was a songwriter, because I had dreams it would work out."
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=751015
Blair's company works with restaurants and other businesses to craft musical identities. Among other things, Blair compiles playlists of music licensed for public play that restaurants use.
"When it's bad, it can turn people off," Blair said. "But when it's good, you might find people tapping their soup spoon to a good mix of (Michael Jackson's) 'PYT'."
http://www.packetonline.com/article...nger_press/news/doc482c639939aae369263031.txt
His extracurricular activities provided the impetus for his entry, he said. An active member of his school’s community service-oriented Interact Club, he said his role in the most recent school musical, “Back to the 80’s,” inspired him. The song he sang at the Fame Game, Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” was also his solo in the school show.
“I never really knew what that song was about until I was in the show and I sang that song,” he said. “It worked perfectly with the event because that’s what it was about, all of us coming together to make a change and stop child abuse,” he said. “So that was the perfect song for that event, and it just had so much substance to that song that it really worked.”
http://www.examiner.com/x-344-SF-Music-Examiner~y2008m5d15-The-Bad-Plus-A-piano-trio-puts-the-gonzo-into-jazz
Miles Davis blew bittersweet riffs on Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper; guitarist Bill Frisell has played Madonna, Bob Dylan and John Hiatt songs; pianist Brad Mehldau works Nick Drake, Beatles and Radiohead tunes into his sets; and Herbie Hancock extrapolated his "new standards" concept (Peter Gabriel and Kurt Cobain covers) into a hugely successful Grammy-winning tribute to Joni Mitchell.
http://media.www.thelantern.com/med...-Cross.Country.Wins.Talent.Show-3372470.shtml
Candella also performed with the men's track and field team in their second-place performance. The seven-man dance routine parodied Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and "Thriller" music videos.
"It's a good thing Michael Jackson doesn't have to worry about his job," Griffin said.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/live...t-x-factor-winner-shane-ward-100252-20922659/
I grew up listening to proper pop songs – I remember the days of Haddaway’s What Is Love, and Michael Jackson, great pop tunes.
http://www.prweekus.com/Famed-publicist-Warren-Cowan-dies/article/110217/
The New York Times gives an abbreviated list of Cowan's clients, including Sofia Loren, Charlton Heston, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Steve McQueen, Natalie Wood, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Michael Jackson, and The Doors.
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/ent...t_story_129185002.html?keyword=secondarystory
Built around a “Beat It”-era Michael Jackson guitar riff, it’s all about wearing hoodies and getting in people’s faces with her boyfriend Pete Wentz.
Actually, the danceable, staccato “Beat It” guitar is a big staple on the album, which gives you a pretty good idea of what you’re getting — crunchy, slick pop songs.
http://www.on-this-day.com/cgi-bin/otd/mjacksonotd/mjacksonotd.pl
1983 - The television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever" aired. It was a taping of the first time that Michael Jackson performed the moonwalk for a live audience.
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