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10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:57:48 +0000

The shadow cast by Michael Jacksonâ€™s bizarre personal life and legal troubles may have eclipsed most of his career but it still could not blot out the shining triumph of his song and music video ‘Thriller.’ The surprise blockbuster single, video and album not only drove album sales to record heights but the music video, [...]

Ryan O'Neal Didn't Want Anyone to Forget Farrah Fawcett Yesterday

Landon King — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:08:39 +0000

Yesterday was the three-year anniversary of the deaths of both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. That's right, Farrah died on the same day as Michael. And because of that, her death kind of got buried.

Awesome Dancing Filipino Traffic Cop Works it Like Michael Jackson [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:21 +0000

We’ve seen dancing traffic cops before, but this Filipino officer works it like no other while directing traffic on the streets of Manilla. Is this cop’s fancy footwork necessary while controlling the flow of traffic? Probably not, but it is mighty entertaining. It’s anybody’s guess whether all his “moonwalks” and butt-wiggling have caused accidents rather [...]

Conrad Murray Got the Maximum: Four Years Behind Bars [VIDEO]

Landon King — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:44:31 +0000

Conrad Murray received the MAXIMUM sentence, four years in prison, for administering a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol to Michael Jackson in June of 2009.

Queen Planning Release of Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson Recordings

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:07 +0000

Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor have revealed they’re in possession of recordings of late vocalist Freddie Mercury singing with Michael Jackson. British newspaper The Sun reports that the public may finally get a chance to hear the two men harmonize.

Jermaine Jackson Defends Brother Michael Jackson in New Book

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:24:31 +0000

Michael Jackson had millions of fans and supporters during his lifetime, but arguably the most ardent and vocal defender of the superstar since his death in 2009 has been older sibling Jermaine Jackson.

He continues to uphold the late King of Pop’s legacy and paint a favorable picture of him, both verbally and in his recently released book, ‘You Are Not Alone, Michael: Through a Brother’s Eyes.’

Little Kid Dances Like Michael Jackson When 'Thriller' Is Played at Seattle Mariners Game [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:22:01 +0000

The boy entertains the crowd with his slick moves.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

Andy Scott — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:55:46 +0000

According to PopCrush, the iconic leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his famous ‘Thriller’ video sold for $1.8 million over the weekend at Julien’s Music Icons auction.

The jacket went to bidder Milton Verret, a Texas-based commodities trader, who says he will show the jacket “around the country in a tour that will help raise money for children’s charities.”

George Mason University's Band Plays Thriller [VIDEO]

Bob Worden — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:16:49 +0000

George Mason University's band gives a great version of Michael Jackson's Thriller. I though they did a great job even though it's hard to hold a candle to anything the King of Pop did. See for yourself, and let us know if you know any great songs covered by marching bands.