Posts Tagged ‘Michael Jackson’

26 May. 2011

Press Release: Top Michael Jackson Tribute Band Set to Play Bloomington, Ind.


According to the Whos Band press release and website, from around the globe to the cities and towns of the U.S., including Bloomington, Indiana, Who’s Bad have defined Michael Jackson-as-tribute. They will showcase their talent for Indiana concert goers on June 9th, 2011 at Bloomington’s Bluebird venue. Starting on a whim of an idea, Who’s …

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02 Mar. 2010

Orianthi: Believe


This album could be the best-kept secret of 2009. Orianthi Panagaris is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist.  With a name like that she has to be hit like fellow Australian Musician Keith Urban. Most people know Orianthi as the badass blonde guitarist for Michael Jackson in his concert series, This Is It. She also played …

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04 Feb. 2010

Music News: Michael Jackson’s doctor to surrender tomorrow


Looks like time is ticking for doctor Conrad Murray. Today is shaping up to be his last day of freedom as he is rumored to be surrendering to police tomorrow. Murray, who was Michael Jackson’s personal physician, is said to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop icon. According to ABC News, Murray is expected to …

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20 Jan. 2010

Grammy’s Michael Jackson tribute to be in 3-D


Break out your 3-D shades, because you’re going to need them if you’re planning on watching the Grammy awards next week. It has been announced that Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Smokey Robinson and Celine Dion will perform a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson. Jackson, who is receiving a posthumous lifetime achievement award, planned on featuring …

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11 Sep. 2009

Stars back out of Jackson tribute; now postponed


Well … that didn’t take long. The Jackson tribute concert that was to take place at the end of September has been pushed back to June 2010. The location of Vienna was also changed to London, the destination of Jackson’s would-be comeback. The first announcement of performers was announced by Jermaine Jackson on Tuesday, but …

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24 Aug. 2009

Music News: Michael Jackson’s death ruled a homicide


A Los Angeles law enforcement officer told the Associated Press today that Michael Jackson’s death is ruled a homicide. The results have yet to be made officially public. The coroner found that a combination of drugs, anesthetic propofol and at least two sedatives, were the cause of the pop star’s June 25 death. Dr. Conrad …

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10 Aug. 2009

Music News: Jackson’s final rehearsal footage to be a movie


Footage from Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals will soon be made into a movie. On Friday a judge approved a deal between the Jackson estate, AEG Live and Columbia Pictures. The movie will feature the pop star’s preparation for the “This is It” tour, which was slated to be Jackson’s big comeback before his death on …

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30 Jul. 2009

Music News: Jackson’s mother awarded custody of children


A deal has been reached in which Katherine Jackson will retain custody of Michael’s three children. Debbie Rowe, the biological mother to Prince Michael and Paris, will have visitation rights, but will receive no money out of this deal. “It’s an agreement, an agreement for the best interests of the children” said Katherine’s attorney, Londell …

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29 Jul. 2009

Concert Review: India Arie & John Legend


Karma was on my side last night. First, a friend’s dad picked up our tab for dinner.  Second, we arrived 30 minutes late to the India Arie & John Legend show – at the exact second India Arie was opening up the show with a prayer. During the intermission, I was able to capture some …

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28 Jul. 2009

Music News: The DEA makes a house call to Jackson’s doctor


Michael Jackson’s doctor is finding himself in boiling hot water after he admitted that he administered the drug propofol to the singer on the day he died. In addition, Dr. Conrad Murray also said he administered it several other times at Jackson’s request in an effort to help him sleep. The drug’s use is supposed …

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