LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans bowed their heads in a moment of silence and some shed tears Tuesday outside the Southern California mausoleum that is his final resting place as they marked the exact minute the King of Pop died 10 years earlier. They joined hands in a giant circle for […]
June 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson, who died at the age of 50 from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol. His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of MJ in 2011 and served two years in prison. A new documentary titled “Killing Michael Jackson” explores […]
Talk about a blast from the past! Tom Joyner has interviewed numerous icons throughout his career but unfortunately most of the interviews were not videotaped. Luckily for us, we have this footage of Joyner interviewing the one and only Michael Jackson! Rocking a fro’ and a powder blue jumpsuit, radio legend Tom Joyner sat down […]
Michael Bearden is an amazingly talented music director who has worked with over 400 artists. He was the music director for Michael Jackson’s final tour, This Is It. Bearden “can’t believe it’s been 10 years,” and remembers exactly where he was when he got the news. He was at the Staples Center preparing for rehearsal […]
Do you remember where you were when you got the news of Michael Jackson’s passing? Wendy Raquel Robinson does. She was getting fitted for the BET Awards at a seamstress’ house. Granddaughter came in hysterical but she spoke broken English she didn’t understand until they turned the TV on and when she saw it she […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Statement to The Associated Press from Michael Jackson’s estate on the 10th anniversary of his death. ___ Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian. The entire global community joined in grieving during a powerful and emotional memorial service witnessed by more people than had ever […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The documentary “Leaving Neverland” presented a disturbing depiction of Michael Jackson as a child molester, but the initial wave of negative publicity hasn’t greatly diminished the King of Pop’s image or the enduring popularity of his music. Many believe Jackson’s musical legacy is still going strong as Tuesday’s 10th anniversary of […]
A few weeks ago billionaire Robert F. Smith put his money where his mouth is as he pledged to pay off the college debt of the entire 2019 Morehouse College graduating class. But another wealthy Black man has also supported almost 250 college students, keeping them from having any college debt in the first place. […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A years-long lawsuit between Michael Jackson’s estate and one of the superstar’s former managers has been settled, ending one of the final legal fights over the King of Pop’s assets. The confidential settlement announced Thursday with Tohme R. Tohme, Jackson’s manager in the last year of his life, was reached after […]
Music legend Quincy Jones has penned an emotional tribute to his former wife Peggy Lipton following her death on May 11 at age 72 from colon cancer. Her daughters Rashida and Kidada previously issued a statement to The Los Angeles Times, saying: “She made her journey peacefully with her daughters by their side. We feel so lucky every moment […]
Michael Jackson’s oldest child, Prince Jackson, is officially a college graduate! He earned his degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles over the weekend. Instead of being happy for him, there are people gossiping. They’re still wondering if he’s Michael Jackson’s biological son or not. But, regardless congratulations are in order! HEAD BACK TO […]
