good morning! i'm sure by now most of you have heard the newly released michael jackson track this is it - which also happens to be the name of what was supposed to be his comeback show - and has now been turned into a movie after his untimely death this past june (using all the rehearsal footage taken) opening in theaters for two weeks starting on october 28th (i already have tickets to see it on october 30th) the song is decent enough - he does sound great - i totally teared up a little bit upon first listen ... it's still hard to believe he actually passed away! check out the song for yourself below - i'm curious to hear what everyone else thinks! popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
hey kids! here's the brand new trailer for the upcoming michael jackson movie this is it - carefully pieced together from hours of rehearsal and backstage footage taken over the past few months before his untimely death on june 25th - i cannot wait to see this when it opens on october 28th - it looks amazing but it will be sad too knowing that he's gone (tickets go on sale starting september 27th) right now it's being released for a two-week limited engagement but i bet sony will extend that (and manage to have the DVD out just in time for the holidays) popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
good evening! oh it's been yet another emotionally draining day ... i would have liked to have stayed home to watch the live telecast of michael jackson's public memorial held here in downtown los angeles earlier this morning but unfortunately i couldn't take the day off (i would have if i had been selected for tickets) i caught most of it online but i had a meeting that landed right in the middle (let's just say i was not a happy camper) i thought the memorial was really well done ... the performances were touching & heartfelt but hands down the most emotional moment was at the end when michael's 11-year-old daughter paris katherine spoke briefly - saying ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, and I just wanted to say I love him so much. that moment really brought it all home - i've cried a bunch of times since he suddenly passed away on june 25th but i held back tears today until she spoke - it's still hard to believe the king of pop is forever gone - may he finally rest in peace! michael jackson we miss & love you more than you'll ever know - xoxo
hey everyone - it's almost hard to believe michael jackson has been gone for an entire week now - of course i can't seem to get MJ out of my mind - i was so saddened to see the small clip below released today of michael rehearsing the song they don't really care about us (one of my favorites) on june 23rd ... just two days before his untimely and sudden passing - originally i didn't know if he had enough stamina & strength to pull off his 50 london comeback shows but the video clearly shows he was up to the challenge ... what an amazing show it would have been ... i cannot believe no one will ever get to see the real thing! i seriously hope more footage from the rehearsal is released - it's our last chance to see what he was working on! also below you'll find the four covers entertainment weekly released to honor the life of michael jackson - plus there's a couple of shots of mr. jackson through the years (including one of him w/ princess diana) my gosh - what a strange week it has been - i still can't get over it! i'm thinking i might try to attend his memorial service being held at staples center on tuesday morning - tomorrow details are being released on how to secure free tickets - it's going to be a total zoo but i'd imagine it will be more organized than if it was held up at neverland - i'd really love to pay my final respects to the king of pop! popbytes over & out ... xoxo
good morning! after listening to michael jackson non-stop since his untimely death this past thursday - i simply had to post this incredible megamix i came across featuring sixteen of his best tracks all mixed into one amazing medley! the past few days have been beyond surreal - i certainly never thought mr. jackson's passing would affect me as much as it has - i've been really sad & reflective over the past few days but on the other hand listening to all his music and watching his videos has definitely put a smile on my face - he'd totally want us to celebrate - rather than mourn! i know he's in a better place right now - i can't thank him enough for all that he left us - my gosh - his musical legacy is truly legendary! popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
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how's everybody holding up? i'm still having trouble with the unexpected passing of michael jackson (i know there are cynics out there but i'm not having any of that here on popbytes) i've been listening to his music non-stop - i've got his videos playing on one TV (the other is tuned to CNN) i also keep thinking about how i would sometimes make snarky swipes at him for being so bizarre - there's no question that he danced to the beat of a very different drummer - but who am i to be so judgmental? his sudden death took me by complete surprise (along with everyone else i know) i guess hindsight is always 20/20 - i'm glad to know he'll always be remembered for the incredible musical legacy he left us - icons like michael jackson are few & far between ... i can't even imagine anyone ever being able to top his superstar status! i'm grateful to have been witness to part of his brilliant career - my only regret is not having seen him perform live! i figured if his comeback shows went off without a hitch - he'd bring the tour here eventually but sadly we'll never know what might have been! make sure to visit time magazine's comprehensive web coverage - below is the commemorative cover being released on monday - i love the shot selected - taken by famed photographer herb ritts - i'm so going to pick myself up a copy - i still can't believe he's really gone! popbytes over & out for tonight ... xoxo
oh my gosh - i'm still in a state of utter shock over the very unexpected death of michael jackson earlier today (right on the heels of farrah fawcett sadly losing her long battle with cancer) he was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious (most likely dead) at an estate in los angeles' holmby hills neighborhood where he was staying while gearing up for his highly anticipated comeback tour (more details will be coming out after an autopsy is performed) now i've said a number of things about his eccentric and oddball ways (he was definitely a strange character) but nobody can ever touch his incredible musical legacy - he will be forever the king of pop! i'll never forget when i was probably about 7 years old - the easter bunny brought me thriller on vinyl (which i still have today) i worshiped him when i was a little kid - who didn't? although i wasn't sure if he was up to performing fifty shows - part of me was really hoping that somehow he was going to kick total ass and revive his career - but now we'll never know what might have happened (i keep saying out loud to myself ... i can't believe i'm writing about the passing of michael jackson) this is such a huge loss - my thoughts go out to his family and three children - i'm totally getting flashbacks from the last iconic death - when princess diana passed away suddenly in 1997 - i am NOT comparing them to each other by any means yet both were pop icons in their own right and adored all over the world - below you'll find some quotes on michael's death (i'll keep adding in new ones) along with a video of man in the mirror which i like to consider mr. jackson's anthem - hands down one of his best songs ever! i was at work when i heard about his death - i managed to keep my composure but when i got in the car - that song came on the radio and i immediately burst into tears - MJ is already missed more than he could ever know - michael jackson may you rest in peace - we love you - and you will never be forgotten
"Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim. A 13-time Grammy recipient, Michael's career transcends musical and cultural genres and his contributions will always keep him in our hearts and memories. We are deeply saddened by this tragic news and our hearts go out to his family and to music lovers around the globe who mourn this great loss." Neil Portnow - President/CEO, The Recording Academy®
"Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend." Steven Spielberg [source]
"I can't stop crying over the sad news. 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." Madonna
"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. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80's. To this day, the music we created together on "Off The Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad" is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever." Quincy Jones
"I can't find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael's passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones." Justin Timberlake
"Dame Elizabeth Taylor is too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time." Elizabeth Taylor's Rep
"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." Lisa Marie Presley
"I am heartbroken. My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world. I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever." Mariah Carey
"I am so devastated by this terrible news. From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist! I remember when I was growing up and watching him on TV, and all his videos...I had his poster on my wall...he was so amazing...his singing, his writing, his dancing. ...It's unbelievable that he's no longer with us." Celine Dione
"In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times. We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you - who Michael loved so much. Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever. My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson." Joseph Jackson & Family [source]
i don't know about you - but i think the former 'king of pop' aka michael jackson should at least start to practice looking like a normal human being - he's got those fifty shows coming up over in london kicking off in july (which is only like three months away) he doesn't look like he's even close to being ready to perform! he was out shopping in beverly hills yesterday - all bundled up looking like a freakshow (surgical mask and all) plus it was sweltering outside - he must have been so hot! (thankfully today was a drop cooler) with his completely sold out 'comeback' shows not far off - he seriously needs to make a few appearances out & about looking normal - is he going to do his thing looking like below? gosh - who knows when it comes to michael jackson - i'm super curious to hear how opening night goes - and also how many shows he'll cancel - you know he's totally going to call off a few - i just can't see him doing it fifty times! i'd like to hope he kicks major ass at his shows and proves he's still got that magical pop touch but i doubt that's going to happen - i guess we'll find out soon enough! popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
...in plastic! good morning - and yes you heard me right - the former king of pop michael jackson is rumored to be interested in having his body donated to dr. gunther von hagens - who is in charge of that whole creepy & disturbing body worlds exhibit - apparently mr. jackson wants to be plastinated after his death and put on display for the whole world to see! it turns out that during his attempted comeback shows in london - the eerie exhibit will still be on display at the O2 arena - the same place mr. jackson happens to be playing! we all know he's a bit on the eccentric side but this seems way out of control! but at this point - we know when it comes to michael jackson to expect the unexpected - this would just be the final (everlasting) chapter in his very bizarre life (maybe he should get his nose plastinated now so it doesn't fall off!) popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
A source said: "Michael has always been fascinated by new technologies which allow humans to cheat ageing, death and decomposition. Dr Von Hagens has found a way to avoid the last of these and Michael naturally regards it as one of the major scientific breakthroughs in recent history. He's definitely up for undergoing the procedure when the time comes. He's also convinced there is an uncanny affinity between the two men - both are regarded as eccentrics, both are famous for wearing fedoras and both are at the O2 at the same time." SOURCE
good evening! i'm thinking i might have to take a quick trip to london this summer - although i do find michael jackson to be a total weirdo - curiosity is getting the best of me when it comes to his supposed 'final curtain call' - the former king of pop announced earlier today he'll be playing ten (possibly more) shows at london's O2 arena - naming the string of shows this is it! - implying these could be his final performances! plus he promised to do the songs everyone loves - that's one thing that can never be taken away from him - he's done some incredible work over the years - all his past mega hits still hold up today (if forced to pick a favorite track - i'd go with smooth criminal or man in the mirror) i wonder how sales will be - we all know he seriously needs the money - this could be his chance to shine again and possibly rake in some cash (if all goes well - i'm assuming he'll be playing other cities!)
although for an upcoming private performance in april - mr. jackson is demanding nine doctors to be readily available to jump to his aid should he happen to fall ill - maybe those persistent rumors about his ailing health are true - who knows if he'll actually be able to perform all the dates he's promising! below are some pictures from the press conference along with video of the announcement - he's so strange looking to me (that wig needs a serious overhaul) i still can't believe how vastly different michael looks from those days when we all loved & adored him! popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
good morning boys & girls! we all know the former king of pop oddball michael jackson is desperate for money - rather than trying to mount a new comeback album or tour (which would probably be unsuccessful) mr. jackson is auctioning off a bunch of his prized personal possessions (a few items are pictured below) like a pair of rhinestone encrusted socks and that infamous glittered glove that first appeared in the billie jean video - hoping to raise some much needed cash (you can even buy the gates to neverland ranch) recently he's been plagued with ailing health rumors - again - this time he supposedly has a staph infection that sounds quite serious - he apparently contracted it after yet another attempt at reconstructing his nose which we all know has been a mess for years now - hopefully he'll recover and maybe he'll finally leave his nose alone - or it's bound to completely fall off! i'd love to see him making music again but i'm certainly not going to hold my breathe nor should anyone else ... popbytes over & out for now - xoxo
good evening! the former king of pop michael jackson was spotted this afternoon shopping at los angeles' melrose avenue antique store off the wall (the same name of his 1979 album) he decided to pick up a vintage silver airplane model (pictured below) but once the paparazzi arrived he was quickly whisked away but did manage to shake hands with a few fans through the window of his SUV - it's still so shocking to see pictures of him - he barely looks anything like his former self (the one we all loved back in the day) plus he kept his hand over his nose in a number of the shots below - something is definitely wrong with his nose - it must be ready to fall off after all the many surgeries it has been through! (and is he wearing lipstick? his lips don't look natural at all plus that hair has to be a wig - it's all so out of control)
i think michael's still planning some kind of comeback album (at least in his head anyways) but he's been talking about that for years now - i seriously don't see a comeback of any sort in his future (perhaps a las vegas show but i can't imagine seeing him perform looking like he does) i'm almost prepared to offer free soda to everyone if he does actually release an album of brand new material (just like dr. pepperis doing in honor ofguns 'n roses finally releasing chinese democracy) i don't hold any ill will towards him but i wish he'd act more 'normal' rather than like an eccentric oddball recluse (sadly - i think he'll only get worse with age) i'm dying to know what his three children think of him - they must be like - yup, daddy is a little strange! popbytes over & out for tonight...xoxo
PS there's extra pictures below from taken this morning - after visiting a beverly hills cosmetic & dermatology medical center (i'm sure he had plenty of issues to discuss with his doctor) mr. jackson then hit up a beauty supply place on robertson blvd where he picked up a number of skincare products - although i don't think any creams or serums are going to help his situation...
good morning everyone! today is a major milestone for the former king of pop michael jackson - he turns fifty-years old today! of course i'm a fan of his past work (which still holds up today) but these days mr. jackson is looking more and more freaky by the day and at this point i definitely don't see him making any sort of musical comeback anytime soon - people love him for what he did in the past (just watch one of my favorite videos of his below smooth criminal from 1988) but now he's literally like a ghost...just a thin & scary shell of his former self (pictured below at the 2006 world music awards in london) it's actually quite sad when you really think about it but he really has no one else to blame but himself - after the child molestation scandal in the nineties - his image never quite recovered from that whole shady situation plus all his oddball & eccentric behavior didn't help at all - i'm curious to see what happens to him over the next few years - i seriously hope he's able to find some sense of peace! popbytes over & out for now...xxoo
yeah debbie rowecango ahead and suemichael jackson for monies owed to her but at this point...what's he going to give her? used furniture & crappy exotic vases from neverland ranch? i suggest she writes a book or at least implies she is going to...you know that would be a best-seller if a 'scandal' was revealed and i having a sinking feeling it would be BUT then again debbie probably doesn't need any perjury charges - she can take a lesson from our dear lil' kim and so the continuing saga of mr. jackson carries on...so bizarre - all of it! popbytes over & out...xxoo!
PS read this hilarious post i just found on rowe/jackson over at blog drink this
oh my goodness - this latest picture of a robed michael jackson with his veiled children in bahrain (check those black shoes & white socks!) is just plain weird & strange - like the man himself - no matter what you may think of him - the bottom line plain & oh so simple - the man is fucking weird - weird like i have never seen before! not just the things he does but also how he looks - weird weird weird! can you even think of any celebrity as weird as him? i doubt you can - and whatever happened to his 'celebrity filled' song that was supposed to be released for hurricane katrina relief? he sure missed that boat - i just can't help but think how strange he really has become...if i ever met janet jackson i would just have to say 'i think your brother is really weird...' - i wonder what her honest opinion is of him - yes he is family but she must think him strange as well but she can be a bit odd herself though...
i really do wonder what his kids will be like when they grow up - maybe just as weird as him or perhaps they will go the 'daddie dearest' route and spill all the messy bizarre details of michael's life - the crazy part of this all is - that we all know he is quite weird/bizarre/eccentric/strange (anyone of those adjectives works just fine...) but i have a sinking feeling that we don't even know the half of it - i think he is probably even weirder than we could all ever imagine...and i am so sure we will see more jackson weirdness before the year is out...it's all quite sad - he was such a part of my childhood growing up - he was the best but that person we all loved & adored is long gone - it's just one strange shell leftover nowadays...popbytes over & out - xxoo
Michael Jackson, center, wearing a traditional Arabic women's veil and all-covering gown called an abaya, holds the hand of one of his children, also veiled, as they walk toward his car on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, behind a Manama, Bahrain, shopping mall. Jackson is a reclusive resident of the Gulf island country since being cleared of child molestation charges. PHOTO SOURCE - JJB
this breaking hot story just in...michael jackson was found NOT GUILTY! on all 10 counts (6 felonies & 4 misdemeanors) - oh my word! i have barely posted about the trial if at all here on popbytes - it's just an icky & touchy situation all around - popbytes likes more fun things and don't get me wrong people i so love & live for controversy but not of this sort - now let's see what michael can do for that much needed (ie financial) comeback (note to sister janet jackson - help a brother out - another hot duet like scream is much needed) - if michael can make some sorta comeback - all the best to him - but will never be like it was (see picture below) - never...and that woman who was letting those doves fly as the verdict was read - needs to calm herself down!
