Sunday, June 28, 2009
Death of Micheal Jackson reported by Media as breaking news
Media reports a most breaking news-'The death of Michael Jackson' and also the musical legacy he did in past behind in 1958 - 2009.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sudden Ending of Michael Jackson at the age of 50
Michael Jackson, AKA the King of Pop, died Thursday, June 25th after going into cardiac arrest.Michael-Jackson, One of music’s most successful and influential artists, Michael Jackson died earlier today in Los Angeles at the age of 50, the L.A. County coroner's office confirms.Media reports indicate that Mr. Jackson’s body will be transported to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office for an autopsy later today. LA city and law enforcement sources say that he was pronounced dead at 3.15 local time. During his nearly half-century career, Jackson recorded a series of pop classics as part of the Jackson 5 and then became a massive solo star. His 1982 album Thriller has been certified platinum 28 times in the U.S. and is the best-selling original collection ever released.Michael was married to nurse Debbie Rowe and had two children, son Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson.
Reactions of friends and family :
The sudden death of Michael Jackson jolted his friends and family, a second blow to the entertainment world after it lost another icon, Farrah Fawcett, just hours earlier.
Jermaine Jackson spoke to the media on behalf of the family Thursday evening. Speaking about his brother Michael, he said, “It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are done.”
Pacific, television news channels showed a city helicopter moving Mr. Jackson’s body to the coroner’s office. Workers placed the body, which was wrapped in a white sheet, onto a stretcher and then into a waiting van. “Such a larger than life figure is, in the end, just a human body,” a commentator said on Fox News.
Tommy Mottola, a former head of Sony Music, called Mr. Jackson “the cornerstone to the entire music business.”“He bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and pop music and made it into a global culture,” said Mr. Mottola in a telephone interview. Mr. Mottola worked with Mr. Jackson until the singer cut his ties with Sony in 2001. “No one has ever done what he did in his time — and no one will ever do what he did after his time.”
"I can't stop crying over the sad news," Madonna says. "I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
Lisa Marie Presley, who was briefly married to Jackson in the mid-1990s, says, "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."
"My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael," adds Brooke Shields, who raised eyebrows when she briefly dated Jackson. "He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing."
Elizabeth Taylor, one of Jackson's closest and longstanding friends, was "too devastated" to issue a statement, her rep says, while Quincy Jones, who produced Jackson's biggest hits, says, "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."
Our colleague Jennifer Mascia reports: Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records who helped turn the Jackson 5 into pop stars, said on CNN.com that he felt sorry “for all of the fans around the world that are so much in love with Michael.”Mr. Gordy said that Mr. Jackson, as a boy, “always wanted to be the best, and he was willing to work as hard as it took to be that. And we could all see that he was a winner at that age. And I’ve always believed winners are winners long before they win. And picking them out before they win is very easy with a Michael Jackson.”
Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, which honored Jackson with 13 Grammys, says, "Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon."
Biography of Michael Jackson :
Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958, and by the age of 6 the prodigiously talented singer and dancer was performing alongside his brothers.
Named as "King of Pop" in the world.He was the seventh of nine children. His musical career began at age five when he became the lead singer of the Jackson 5 in 1964.The Jackson 5 signed to Motown in 1968 and released a string of huge hits including “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” Jackson entered the charts as a solo artist in 1972 with the song “Ben,” The group’s first four singles all made US No. 1 hits. They recorded 14 albums with Motown before signing with Epic. With Epic Michael recorded his first solo album, “Off The Wall.” The album became the first album ever to release four No.1 singles in the US.In1978 he appeared in the big screen musical The Wiz alongside Diana Ross. The following year, his album Off The Wall established Jackson as a solo superstar. His musical career continued to grow releasing the world’s largest selling album, “Thriller,” which produced 7 hit singles and sold 50 million copies including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.”
Michael can’t be mentioned without speaking of his legendary moonwalk which he performed for the first time in 1983 on the “Motown 25 years” anniversary show, shooting him into the superstar genre.Michael continued his success, winning eight Grammies in one night.He officially went solo in 1984 and was named “Artist of the Decade” at the end of the 1980’s.Michael performed all over the world, being the first to perform in countries that had never been visited by a pop/rock artist.Through the years Jackson’s legacy remained but his reputation wavered.In the late 1980’s Jackson created Neverland, a ranch in California where he housed exotic pets and had his own amusement rides. In 1993 Jackson was charged with child molestation after a 13-year-old boy claimed the star had fondled him.
Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 and later divorced her in 1996, only to marry Debbie Rowe that same year.The star’s public profile was badly damaged in the '90s when he was accused of child sex abuse, and in recent years he had become an extremely reclusive figure. Despite his reputation as one of pop’s greatest dancers and all-round in-concert showman, he also effectively abandoned touring.Criticism of Jackson continued throughout the years, including criticism of his many facial surgeries and his skin lightening due to what he said was because of the disease vitiligo. In 2002 he received enormous criticism for dangling his son over a balcony while greeting fans in Germany which he claimed was, “out of innocence.”
While his personal life often attracted criticism and controversy, the oft-dubbed King of Pop’s influence on the musical realm is unarguable. That influence was demonstrated in 2008 when Kanye West, will.i.am, Fergie, and Akon all contributed to the remixes featured on the 25th anniversary reissue of Thriller. In his long career Jackson also worked with some of pop’s most talented artists, including both Paul McCartney and Thriller producer Quincy Jones.
However, Jackson had planned to play a series of dates in London, starting next month.Michael Jackson was set to perform in a comeback tour with 50 shows to begin July 13th. Tickets sold out in only four hours.But unfortunately this is impossible to set up the show as he is now out of his life,died Thursday, June 25th after going into cardiac arrest.Michael-Jackson.
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Reactions of friends and family :
The sudden death of Michael Jackson jolted his friends and family, a second blow to the entertainment world after it lost another icon, Farrah Fawcett, just hours earlier.
Jermaine Jackson spoke to the media on behalf of the family Thursday evening. Speaking about his brother Michael, he said, “It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are done.”
Pacific, television news channels showed a city helicopter moving Mr. Jackson’s body to the coroner’s office. Workers placed the body, which was wrapped in a white sheet, onto a stretcher and then into a waiting van. “Such a larger than life figure is, in the end, just a human body,” a commentator said on Fox News.
Tommy Mottola, a former head of Sony Music, called Mr. Jackson “the cornerstone to the entire music business.”“He bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and pop music and made it into a global culture,” said Mr. Mottola in a telephone interview. Mr. Mottola worked with Mr. Jackson until the singer cut his ties with Sony in 2001. “No one has ever done what he did in his time — and no one will ever do what he did after his time.”
"I can't stop crying over the sad news," Madonna says. "I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
Lisa Marie Presley, who was briefly married to Jackson in the mid-1990s, says, "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."
"My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael," adds Brooke Shields, who raised eyebrows when she briefly dated Jackson. "He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing."
Elizabeth Taylor, one of Jackson's closest and longstanding friends, was "too devastated" to issue a statement, her rep says, while Quincy Jones, who produced Jackson's biggest hits, says, "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."
Our colleague Jennifer Mascia reports: Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records who helped turn the Jackson 5 into pop stars, said on CNN.com that he felt sorry “for all of the fans around the world that are so much in love with Michael.”Mr. Gordy said that Mr. Jackson, as a boy, “always wanted to be the best, and he was willing to work as hard as it took to be that. And we could all see that he was a winner at that age. And I’ve always believed winners are winners long before they win. And picking them out before they win is very easy with a Michael Jackson.”
Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, which honored Jackson with 13 Grammys, says, "Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon."
Biography of Michael Jackson :
Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958, and by the age of 6 the prodigiously talented singer and dancer was performing alongside his brothers.
Named as "King of Pop" in the world.He was the seventh of nine children. His musical career began at age five when he became the lead singer of the Jackson 5 in 1964.The Jackson 5 signed to Motown in 1968 and released a string of huge hits including “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” Jackson entered the charts as a solo artist in 1972 with the song “Ben,” The group’s first four singles all made US No. 1 hits. They recorded 14 albums with Motown before signing with Epic. With Epic Michael recorded his first solo album, “Off The Wall.” The album became the first album ever to release four No.1 singles in the US.In1978 he appeared in the big screen musical The Wiz alongside Diana Ross. The following year, his album Off The Wall established Jackson as a solo superstar. His musical career continued to grow releasing the world’s largest selling album, “Thriller,” which produced 7 hit singles and sold 50 million copies including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.”
Michael can’t be mentioned without speaking of his legendary moonwalk which he performed for the first time in 1983 on the “Motown 25 years” anniversary show, shooting him into the superstar genre.Michael continued his success, winning eight Grammies in one night.He officially went solo in 1984 and was named “Artist of the Decade” at the end of the 1980’s.Michael performed all over the world, being the first to perform in countries that had never been visited by a pop/rock artist.Through the years Jackson’s legacy remained but his reputation wavered.In the late 1980’s Jackson created Neverland, a ranch in California where he housed exotic pets and had his own amusement rides. In 1993 Jackson was charged with child molestation after a 13-year-old boy claimed the star had fondled him.
Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 and later divorced her in 1996, only to marry Debbie Rowe that same year.The star’s public profile was badly damaged in the '90s when he was accused of child sex abuse, and in recent years he had become an extremely reclusive figure. Despite his reputation as one of pop’s greatest dancers and all-round in-concert showman, he also effectively abandoned touring.Criticism of Jackson continued throughout the years, including criticism of his many facial surgeries and his skin lightening due to what he said was because of the disease vitiligo. In 2002 he received enormous criticism for dangling his son over a balcony while greeting fans in Germany which he claimed was, “out of innocence.”
While his personal life often attracted criticism and controversy, the oft-dubbed King of Pop’s influence on the musical realm is unarguable. That influence was demonstrated in 2008 when Kanye West, will.i.am, Fergie, and Akon all contributed to the remixes featured on the 25th anniversary reissue of Thriller. In his long career Jackson also worked with some of pop’s most talented artists, including both Paul McCartney and Thriller producer Quincy Jones.
However, Jackson had planned to play a series of dates in London, starting next month.Michael Jackson was set to perform in a comeback tour with 50 shows to begin July 13th. Tickets sold out in only four hours.But unfortunately this is impossible to set up the show as he is now out of his life,died Thursday, June 25th after going into cardiac arrest.Michael-Jackson.
.
King pop star Micheal Jackson died at 50
Michael Jackson, AKA the King of Pop, died Thursday, June 25th after going into cardiac arrest.Michael-Jackson, One of music’s most successful and influential artists, Michael Jackson died earlier today in Los Angeles at the age of 50, the L.A. County coroner's office confirms.Media reports indicate that Mr. Jackson’s body will be transported to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office for an autopsy later today. LA city and law enforcement sources say that he was pronounced dead at 3.15 local time.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
John Mayer dumped by Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston has told friends it was her decision to end herrelationship with rocker John Mayer. The pair had a tumultuous relationship - they started dating in early 2008 but parted ways during the summer. They rekindled their romance in October, before reportedly splitting again last week.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Jon and Kate and their divorce history
Recently, Kate Gosselin explains, she and her husband, Jon, have made "a life-changing decisions that will be affected to every member of our family."
A new puppy or, as Us magazine — which has aggressively covered their bad marriage, extramarital dalliances and fights — wondered: "Are Jon and Kate Gosselin announcing a divorce?"
Radar Online (radaronline.com), in fact, reported Thursday that the answer is yes: "Kate recently met with a divorce lawyer (and) that the couple had previously agreed to separate by July 15." The Web site added that divorce papers will be filed next week.
Britney Spears at O2 in London arena on her Circus tour
Britney Spears sung at the O2 arena in London onJune 11, 2009 on her Circus tour.All around the O2, the posters and flashing billboards reminded us that Britney Spears’s first UK shows in five years were something other than a mere arena show. If you wanted to be reductive about it, you could argue that The Circus Starring Britney Spears merely alluded to the singer’s current album (also entitled The Circus).
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Victoria and David Beckham to Sell Their French Home amd wanna buy house in London
Soccer star David Beckham and wife Victoria are planning to sell their house in the south of France on the market.The celebrity couple bought the 19th Century villa surrounded by woodland in France’s Var region for $3million six years ago.But they’re now looking to offload the property.
“They fell in love with the place when they first saw it but now Victoria thinks it’s a bit too far away from the action,” a source told British newspaper The Sun.They’re there now and will come to a decision when their holiday comes to an end.It was reported Thursday that Victoria are looking to buy a house in London.“ UK.The superstar couple, who already own a mansion in Hertfordshire dubbed ‘Beckingham Palace’, are keen to splash out on a second home in the Victoria and David have business interests in London and want somewhere more convenient than Hertfordshire,” a source said.They want somewhere more convenient than Hertfordshire.” The pair have instructed estate agents to compile a list of suitable properties for them to view. David (34) and Victoria (35) have also been looking at schools in the UK capital for their three sons - ten-year-old Brooklyn, Romeo (6) and four-year-old Cruz. The house-hunt has sparked reports David could return to his home country to play football.
Oprah Winfrey attentds on art festival at her SAfrican school
Oprah Winfrey says she had a great dream for the poor girls attending the school she established in South Africa is coming true.The talk-show host spoke to The Associated Press on Friday after watching some pupils put on a show at the end of the school's annual arts festival.The festival included dance classes, photography workshops, and even cooking sessions with Art Smith, Winfrey's former personal chef.Oprah Winfrey sat rapt Friday in the front row of the state-of-the-art theater during a show put on by the poor girls she has built an exclusive school for.The talk show host clapped enthusiastically, tapped her foot during a musical item and had a warm hug for one young girl who recited an essay she wrote describing her broken poverty-stricken family and her desire to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
"I am moved by the stories," Winfrey told The Associated Press at the end of the school's annual week long arts festival. "When you think about these little girls three years ago carrying buckets of water on their heads and (living) with no running water. Now they are talking about going to Harvard and winning a Nobel Peace Prize.
"I am moved by the fact that I have a vision for them and it now feels like they have embodied that vision for themselves. They are living the dream," she said.
The girls were treated to acting classes by British actress Thandie Newton and learnt about art and design from Greg Lauren, nephew of American fashion designer Ralph.British actress Thandie Newton was one of the instructors at the week long festival, in which the girls take part in acting, photography and fashion design workshops.
Winfrey said she was overwhelmed by the talent of the girls and that they were "living the vision" she had for them.
"Their tenacity, their enthusiasm, their ability has just surpassed all of my expectations, I have had an amazing time," she said.
During the week's festivities, the girls got a chance to show their rhythm in rap classes with a popular South African musician and learnt the art of storytelling from the legendary African storyteller Gcina Mhlope.
In the finale of Friday's ceremony, the audience cheered when a group of girls donned Wellington boots for a raucous performance of gumboot dancing. Gumboot dancing — where performers rhythmically slap and stamp their feet — is a form of dance made popular by workers at South Africa's many mines.
The lavish $40 million Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, outside Johannesburg was opened in January 2007. It is the fulfillment of a promise she made to Nelson Mandela and aims to give girls from deprived backgrounds a quality education in a country where schools are struggling to overcome the legacy of apartheid.
The school is spread across a 22-acre campus with neat lawns and garden paths decorated with mosaics. It has computer and science labs, a library and a wellness center.The school is home to about 300 girls from across the country. They each live in two-bedroom suites — a far cry from their humble surroundings at home. In one dormitory lounge.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Angelina Jolie at World Refugee Day and brings attention to plight of refugees
Angeline Jolie attends a press conference in Intercontinental hotel in Festival City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports that she promised that the Middle East version of her reality show will steer clear of the drinking and the swearing it had in Los Angeles and London.
Angelina Jolie was on a stage Thursday but wasn't performing. Instead, she paid tribute to the millions of uprooted people across the globe made homeless by war.Angelina Jolie said that sheltering countries can learn from the way refugees survive their difficulties.
Jolie spoke of her visits to refugee camps in Tanzania and Pakistan.She met a boy about 15 years old in a Tanzanian refugee camp who, without a wheelchair, had to crawl since a shot in the back paralyzed him. His family was killed, leaving him as an orphan. Yet when he spoke with her, he did it with a smile.
She feels that UN.: $450M needed to help uprooted Pakistanis.
"I want to encourage the refugees don't give up," she said. Giving up "is not an option."
Just one day after news broke that Angelina Jolie and her partner Brad Pitt donated $1 million dollars through their foundation to aid refugees -- the actress and activist attended and spoke at the World Refugee Day commemoration in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
Angelina, who serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), was scheduled to celebrate World Refugee Day at the event with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, but the former First Lady reportedly pulled out of the appearance after injuring her elbow in a fall.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama, a Gardener in Chief along with students
While President Obama was busy killing a menacing housefly, elementary school children who had helped First Lady Michelle Obama plant a vegetable garden in April were invited back Tuesday to harvest vegetables.The harvest was the culmination of an ongoing project with Bancroft Elementary School.
She didn't look like much of a gardener, dressed in carnation-red jeans, a T-shirt and sweater, and fashionable sneakers, but that didn't stop Michelle Obama from getting down in the dirt of her Summer Vegetable Garden on Tuesday to begin the harvesting of lettuce and snap peas. "It's fun," she said, cheering her 36 helpers from D.C.'s Bancroft Elementary School.Mrs. Obama knelt in the dirt and supervised the children in cutting several varieties of lettuce. She also demonstrated the pleasure of eating raw sweet peas.
Together the group harvested 73-pounds of lettuce and 12-pounds of peas from the 1,100-square-foot, L-shaped plot on the South Lawn.Assistant White House chef Sam Kass said the garden has also produced beans, kale, collard greens, chard and herbs. He said the kitchen had been serving the beans from the garden every other day and herbs every night.
The school children worked in two groups. One group of about 10 students was assigned to the White House kitchen. It is all stainless steel but smaller than those in many new suburban houses. Each child was given an apron and a paper chef’s hat.A second team shelled peas. Mrs. Obama arrived and joined the team, with Chef Kass showing the children how to snap the peas. Mrs. Obama noted, “We were eating some peas in the garden. The peas are very sweet.”
Then the first lady helped set picnic tables for the meal, which she called a reward for their gardening."Today is really the culmination of a lot of hard work," she said.Mrs. Obama said she hopes the garden project educated parents and children across the country about the importance of fruits and vegetables.
"Too many kids are consuming high-calorie food with low nutritional value, and they're not getting enough exercise," she said. "My hope is that this garden, through it we can continue to make the connection between what we eat and how we feel and how healthy we are."
Luxury suite for Katie Holmesand Tom Cruise at Melbourne
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are to stay in a $27,500-a-night suite when they move to Australia. The Hollywood couple are relocating to Melbourne next month for Katie's new movie 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' - will be the guests of fellow Scientologist James Packer at his Crown Towers hotel. They are expected to take up the entire 39th floor of the five-star hotel. As VIP guests, Tom and Katie, along with three-year-old daughter Suri, will have panoramic views of the city, a butler and a nanny service on call 24 hours a day. The suite - which features four huge bedrooms, a private lift, marble-lined bathrooms and state-of-the-art kitchens - is currently going through a refurbishment and is expected to be completed in time for the couple's arrival.It is not known whether Tom and Katie will pay for the suite or if it is a gift from the casino owner, who is the son of media magnate Kerry Packer.Katie recently revealed she can't wait to move to Australia and start working on the new movie.
She said: "I'm really looking forward to it. "The movie is really character-driven. It's really her journey becoming a mother. In the midst of that, there are unexpected scares."
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