Grammy 3-D Special for MJ

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Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and Usher will take part in a tribute to Michael Jackson at the Grammy awards next week that will also showcase a movie created by Jackson for his hit “Earth Song.”

Grammy organizers said on Wednesday that Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson would also join in the Jackson tribute, singing along with the voice of the “Thriller” singer.

The January 31 Grammy ceremony in Los Angeles will also feature the first showing of the 3-D mini movie for “Earth Song” created by Jackson before his death in June.

The song and the movie, about the future of the planet, were intended to be the centerpiece of Jackson’s planned series of 50 “This is It” comeback concerts in London last summer.

“It was one of the most important portions of the concert tour to Michael and when Michael saw the film for the first time at his last rehearsal, there were tears in his eyes,” Ken Ehrlich, a Grammy producer and longtime Jackson associate, said in a statement.

Organizers said the Grammy ceremony would be broadcast in 3-D for the first time. 3-D glasses will be provided to the audience in Los Angeles and U.S. TV viewers will be able to get free 3-D glasses through a partnership between broadcasters CBS and retail store Target.

Jackson, who won 13 Grammys and whose 1982 album “Thriller” is the biggest-selling album of all time, is to get a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy this year.

Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy which awards the Grammys, said the Jackson tribute “promises to be an emotional highlight of this year’s show”.

 

Stevie Wonder Breaks Down Over Michael Jackson

At the 2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Wonder performs the Jackson hit "The Way You Make Me Feel" with singer John Legend. But after a minute or so into the performance held in NYC, Wonder begins to choke up and wipe his eyes.


Heartbreaking...

Michael. by Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone magazine will be releasing a tribute book simply titled, Michael. The hardcover book will feature written words by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Will.I.Am, Quincy Jones and Sheryl Crow. It will be sold in bookstores starting November 3rd.

DWTS Does MJ Tribute

On Tuesday, October 20th, "Dancing With the Stars" will be hosting a tribute for Jackson. The professional dancers will be doing an array or songs taken from his tremendous career however will be adding ballroom and latin styles to the mix.

Michael Jackson Mashup

Watch vocalist Sam Tsui and arranger Kurt Schneider do a medley of some of Jackson's greatest hits. Songs include: "Man in the Mirror", "Smooth Criminal", "Billie Jean", "Thriller", "Beat It", and "I'll Be There".

Spike Lee Filming MJ Documentary

Lee has gone to Gary,Indiana to begin the filming of a Michael Jackson doc. He expressed, "This ... is where it all happened! Right here -- 2300 Jackson Street ... the greatest entertainer in the world."

The film is set to release in October of this year, and there's a question as to whether or not it will coincide with the "This Is It" movie.

Lee and Jackson worked together on the "They Don't Really Care About Us" video in the late 1990s.

Michael Jackson [...] Coined

The late Michael Jackson [is] coming to a coin near you.
Michael Jackson's estate has signed up to start producing collective coins with the image of Jackson engraved.
The Michael Jackson Commemorative Coin Collection--the brainchild of the global music merchandising company, Bravado, and The First Commemorative Mint, Inc.-- is currently being sold through the Home Shopping Network.
Though the coins are state coins, they're also being offered on the Silver Eagle Dollar coin.
"The value of the Michael Jackson coins lie in their unique status as both official collectibles and legal tender issues," Bernie Neumark, President and CEO of the First Commemorative Mint, says. "This has never been possible before so we are excited about the opportunity. Each new coin will be a coveted first edition, so there will be tremendous demand from both coin collectors as well as Michael Jackson fans. Most coins will be produced in limited editions which will add to their scarcity and historic importance."
Michael Jackson's estate is currently worth $500 million. Jackson's longtime friends, attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain administer the estate. On Friday, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Jackson's mother and guardian of his children, Katherine Jackson, has a legal right to have her say in the way the estate is ran. --Linda Hobbs

Prices range from $24.95-$59.95 and are available now.

VMA Tribute Behind the Scenes

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Janet Shows Her Big Brother Love on Her Site

On Janet Jackson's official website she has "Commemorative Photos" showing pics of the brother sister pair together. Very special.

Janet Jackson Planning Spectacular VMA Tribute to Michael

Now that Michael Jackson’s body has finally been laid to rest, it looks like his sister Janet Jackson is planning to pull out all the stops for a one-time tribute to the King of Pop at next weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards.

According to TMZ, Janet and her crew of around 20 backup dancers have been rehearsing around the clock — up to 15 hours in a single day — for Sunday night’s annual awards spectacle.

Janet, who has remained relatively quiet in the wake of her family’s tragic loss, is reportedly working on the tribute with some of the world’s top choreographers, including Frank Gatson and Travis Payne.

One dancer involved in the project tells TMZ “there won’t be a dry eye in the house” at the end of the number.

You’ll just have to wait until Sunday, Sept. 13 to see for yourself.

-OK!

Ironically I was saddened by the fact that MJ would no longer be doing any performances or surprise appearances on the VMAs like he used to years before.  Remember when he danced with 'Nsync or came out and kissed his first wife Lisa Marie?  

Anyhow, Janet's tribute would be the tribute of ALL tributes near and far, and I know she would be no less than amazing for her big brother. 

Oprah Remembers MJ

To kick off one of the leading shows in Oprah's new season, she will dedicate her Wednesday September 16th episode to Michael. In the early 90s she interviewed him and she will be airing unseen footage. Thanks Oprah.

Album: 'Michael Jackson: Remix Suite I'

Michael Jackson: Remix Suite I

NYC subway art contest proposed to honor Jackson

NEW YORK — A New York city councilwoman has come up with another way to honor Michael Jackson at the subway station where he shot the music video for "Bad."
Letitia James had asked the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to place a plaque at Brooklyn's Hoyt-Schermerhorn (SKER'-mur-horn) station — or have the late singer's name added to the station's name.
MTA officials rejected the request because plaques are prohibited in stations.
Now James says she plans to ask for a station art contest honoring Jackson.
The MTA said Tuesday it only considers art for stations when they are up for rehabilitation, and that station won't be rehabbed for at least five years.
Jackson, who died June 25, shot the Martin Scorsese-directed video for "Bad" at the station in 1987.
Information from: New York Post, http://www.nypost.com
-Associated Press

Michael Jackson tribute lineup to be unveiled soon

VIENNA — It's almost as mysterious as Michael Jackson's moon walk.
Fans still don't know who will perform at a major tribute to the late pop star that will be held outside a 17th-century palace in Vienna later this month.
But they will, exactly one week from now: Organizers say Jackson's brother Jermaine will hold a news conference in the Austrian capital next Tuesday to unveil the lineup for the Sept. 26 concert.
Jermaine Jackson has promised that some of the world's top entertainers will perform Michael's greatest hits on a crown-shaped stage being erected outside Vienna's former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace.
He says the event will be broadcast live to 1 billion fans around the world.

-Associated Press

Michael Jackon - 51 Birthday

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Long Live the King Birthday Bash in Times Square

Q-tip, Mark Ronson, and DJ Spinna will be celebrating what would have been the King of Pop's 51st birthday in Times Square. Get your tickets here for $25.

Michael Jackson, a Taschen Music Icon

Taschen books, known for spinning pop culture into pages of pages of bold pics and "fast food" info, is adding Jackson to its 'Music Icon' series.

According to Taschen, the book will chronicle the "rise and demise" of MJ as well as "a painstaking selection of approximately 150 portraits, colorful posters and record covers, rare concert photos, and previously unpublished candid photos. These images—each matching an important biographical event—are accompanied by text tracing the progression of each subject’s life and career and are complemented by a section containing lists of essential recordings and selected chart rankings."

The book will sell for $9.99 and is set to be released in October.

Spike Lee Plans Bash in Brooklyn for MJ's Birthday [UPDATE]

Spike Lee's birthday celebration for MJ will remain in Brooklyn, but will be at Prospect Park instead of Fort Greene Park. This change has been made to accommodate the large crowd that's expected.