Michael Jackson Tribute

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Indian “Thriller” video and Other Top Michael Jackson Tributes, Parodies

Published July 13th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Too strange for words: an Indian tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video. (There’s also a version with made-up English subtitles–but it’s not a translation, it’s a parody…of a parody.Yup.)

When Michael Jackson first released his film-like, 14-minute-long, “Thriller” music video, it was a smash hit.

While MJ has passed on, the dancing zombies will always be with us, thanks to an endless stream of tributes to this iconic 1983 music video.

The latest “Thriller”-style video to grab our attention (and the attention of tons of YouTubers) is for an Indian song. The wild video is almost too strange to explain, so just check it out above and witness the warped Bollywood zombie weirdness for yourself.

If you can’t get enough “Thriller” tributes, you’ll also want to check out 30 Rock star/former SNL cast member Tracy Morgan’s “Thriller” parody, “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,” as well as, the classic reenactment the “Thriller” video performed by inmates in a Philippine prison (video below).

Although they didn’t do the full “Thriller” routine, there were some interesting performances during American Idol’s Michael Jackson Tribute (it’s worth checking out, just to see why the Adam Lambert/Kris Allen fans are still arguing over the performances).

And, if you’re looking for a more serious MJ tribute, there were some moving performances during Michael Jackson’s public memorial.

What’s your favorite MJ tribute or parody?

BELOW: Video of over 1,000 inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines performing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance routine. Continue reading »

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Who Should Pay for Jackson Memorial: Fans, AEG, City of Los Angeles?

Published July 11th, 2009 by Karen

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The cost of Michael Jackson’s public memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7 is estimated to have cost the city around $1.4 million.

Now, that the event is over, people are starting to wonder: Who will be responsible for paying this massive bill?

Most of the cost is due to the large number of police officers needed maintain order during the large event.

Yahoo! reports that L.A. City Council member argues that the Staples Center has taken advantage of the city, and taxpayers, by charging media up to $50,000 to use risers outside the venue. He further asks that AEG Live, an event promotion company that has previously helped fund massive parades and events in the city, should help pick up the bill.

AEG’s president has said that this request is, “out of line.”

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Mariah Carey Diva Behavior at Jackson Memorial, Twitter Apology

Published July 10th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Mariah Carey performs the Jackson 5 classic “I’ll Be There” at Michael Jackson’s public memorial service earlier this week at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Mariah Carey gave an expectedly strong performance of “I’ll Be There” at Michael Jackson’s memorial service earlier this week, but she couldn’t keep her diva attitude (or her cleavage) in check.

So, what did she do after the ceremony that was so disrespectful? Continue reading »

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Michael Jackson Memorial Music, Video: Stevie Wonder, Mariah, Usher, more

Published July 7th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: The Jackson 5 performs “I’ll Be There” on Diana Ross’s ’70s TV show. Mariah Carey performed the same song at Michael Jackson’s memorial service July 7 at the Staples Center.

A very large, very public memorial was held for Michael Jackson July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and not surprisingly a large part of the ceremony was devoted to music. A star-studded cast including Jackson’s family, close friends and, for some reason, John Mayer, paid tribute to Jackson with performances of his favorite songs, his classics and a few songs of their own.

Keep reading for complete details on all of the songs and the performers.

Which of the performances from the memorial was your favorite?

BELOW: Stevie Wonder’s “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” was just one of the moving performances given at Michael Jackson’s public memorial service July 7 at the Staples Center. A former child star himself, Wonder wrote the song when he was just 21.

MORE: Keep reading for information on all of the songs performed at MJ’s Memorial service Continue reading »

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Best Michael Jackson Parodies from Werewolf Bar Mitzvah to Weird Al

Published July 7th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah” combines “Thriller” with “Monster Mash.” Brilliant.

After a week of searching for the right way to pay tribute to the late King of Pop and his creepy public memorial, we’ve finally figured it out.

In honor of Michael Jackson’s classic werewolf/zombie dance video, “Thriller,” we’ve found the greatest MJ tribute/parody ever.

No, not “Weird” Al Yankovic’s “Fat” (video) or “Eat It” (video).

We’ve got something much better: Comedian/30 Rock star Tracy Morgan’s “Thriller”-meets-”Monster Mash” spin-off, “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.” A few seconds of the song appeared briefly in an episode of the sitcom 30 Rock, but the silly track was such a hit that a full length version of the song was released shortly after the episode aired.

Watch the “Thriller”-inspired music video from the TV show above, then check out the entire three minute Morgan song below.

Seriously, it’s awesome.

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Huge Crowd Expected for Michael Jackson Memorial

Published July 7th, 2009 by Wendy

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Thousands of Michael Jackson fans will descend on downtown Los Angeles today to pay their last respects to the late King of Pop at a star-studded memorial service, according to a Reuters report.

According to the report, about 18,000 fans and friends will crowd into the Staples Center sports arena and a nearby, overflow theater for the two-hour ceremony memorializing pop star Jackson, who died June 25 after going into cardiac arrest in his Los Angeles mansion. Some 250,000 more fans are expected to line the streets around the sports center.

Those expected to be on hand include, pop music singers Mariah Carey, Usher and Jennifer Hudson, as well as R&B veterans Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Sports stars like Kobe Bryant and other celebrities are also are expected to turn out.

“This is certainly a momentous occasion that is probably as big, if not bigger than, when Elvis (Presley) passed away,” Steve Howard, a resident of Glendale, California, told the AP. Howard was one of the lucky ones who won a ticket to the Staples center gathering in an online lottery.

Two no-shows will be Elizabeth Taylor, who said she was too overcome by grief over Jackson’s death to attend, and Debbie Rowe, the mother of Jackson’s two eldest children.

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Michael Jackson Public Memorial Tickets Lottery, Broadcast

Published July 6th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: A young Michael Jackson sings, “Ben.” Surely, he could’ve never guess that decades later tickets to his funeral would move as quickly as tickets to his concerts.

Plans have been announced for Michael Jackson’s public Memorial to be held Tuesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, the site of the superstar’s final rehearsals leading up to his anticipated comeback shows in London.

Tickets for the event have been in high demand among Jackson’s famously devoted (obsessed?) fans. Tickets for the free event Continue reading »

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Poll: 64 Percent Say Too Much Jackson Coverage

Published July 5th, 2009 by Wendy

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Nearly two-thirds of Americans surveyed believe that news organizations have given too much coverage to the death of Michael Jackson, while some still feel the media have given it just the right amount of attention, according to a poll reported on by the Associated Press.

In the Pew Research Center poll published last week, 64 percent of those surveyed said Jackson’s death has received too much coverage, 29 percent said the story received the right amount and 3 percent said the story got too little attention.

Thirty percent said they followed the story very closely, though that number spiked to 80 percent among blacks, according to the independent public opinion research group.

Pew interviewed about 1,000 adults for the poll, which has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 3.5 percentage points.

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Essence Festival Kicks Off Friday in New Orleans

Published July 2nd, 2009 by Wendy

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The 2009 Essence Festival kicks off Friday night in New Orleans, and singer Lionel Richie says the celebration of black music and culture will be a comfort to a community still reeling from Michael Jackson’s death, according to an Associated Press report.

According to the AP, Richie, who had been friends with Jackson for many years, says going to New Orleans for Essence is a homecoming of sorts that will soothe him and the other performers and give them a chance to regroup.

The festival, held at the Louisiana Superdome and Morial Convention Center beginning tonight will include a tribute to Jackson, as well as performances by Richie, Beyonce, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Anita Baker and others.

The tribute is still in the planning stages, according to organizers, but it will be a focal point of the three-day event.

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Michael Jackson Funeral: Body on Display at Neverland, Glass Coffin Procession—Touching or Ghoulish?

Published July 1st, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: If seeing Michael Jackson dance with the undead wasn’t scary enough, fans may have the chance to see Jackson’s body paraded around in a glass coffin.
Is it a fitting farewell, or a ghoulish goodbye?

Details of Michael Jackson’s funeral and burial are still being confirmed at this time, but CNN reports that Jackson’s body will likely be returned to the embattled Neverland Ranch for a public memorial service, which may in time become a permanent monument to the star, like Graceland is for Elvis.

Tentative plans are being discussed for a public showing of Jackson’s body at the estate in the coming days, although the details are uncertain, at best.

On a creepier note, CNN and Yahoo! report that Jackson’s family wants his body to be driven through the streets of Los Angeles and taken to the funeral service in a glass-sided horse-drawn carriage, complete with a matching glass coffin.

A public memorial would be acceptable, but isn’t this a little ghoulish?
Do fans really want to see Jackson’s dead body on display?
Should this be a private event for his family, friends?

Leave a comment and tell us what you think.