ANAHEIM, California (AP) — “Captain EO” and Michael Jackson are returning to Disneyland.
The park says it will show the 1986 Jackson musical film beginning Tuesday and running indefinitely.
On the Disney Parks blog, Disney executive Heather Hust Rivera says the park will show a 70mm print of the 17-minute movie in the Tomorrowland theater, with enhanced sound.
However, Rivera says the showing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star.
Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25, entered his plea Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court just hours after he was charged.
He could face up to four years in prison if convicted.
Murray appeared in court in a gray suit as Jackson’s
Michael Jackson’s estate has been hit by yet another creditor’s claim - from an entertainment company allegedly hired to develop the singer’s various ventures.
Bosses at Machine Management allege they are owed $285,000 after they helped the late King of Pop create his own film company. They also claim to have worked on setting up an environmental campaign for the star, the Michael Jackson Global Warning Awareness Initiative, as well as a film festival in Oman, according to TMZ.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent talks with Michael Jackson to appear on the telecast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Thriller.”
Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, had presented several ideas for performers, including Justin Timberlake and Usher
NEW YORK – Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent talks with Michael Jackson to appear on the telecast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Thriller.”
Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, had presented several ideas for performers, including Justin Timberlake and Usher, all of which excited Jackson. But in the end, he declined the show’s invitation.
The doctor embroiled in the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death is set for a starring role on TV. The late superstar’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, quit private practice to work with the Thriller hit-maker until his untimely death this summer.
Investigators probing Jackson’s passing have focused their case on the cardiologist, who stands accused of administering powerful prescription drug Propofol to the superstar prior to his death on June 25th. And it’s now (more…)
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The upcoming tribute to Michael Jackson may not be happening now that the Austrian company that was organizing the event is being dissolved.
According the Associated Press, the company World Awards Media released a statement issued by its majority owner Superfund saying that the decision to dissolve the company was made back in November.
Michael’s brother Jermaine has
LOS ANGELES – The administrators of Michael Jackson’s estate and a cadre of attorneys are seeking millions for managing the King of Pop’s affairs after death, court documents filed Tuesday show.
It’s unclear how much exactly will be paid out.
The administrators of Jackson’s estate, attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, are seeking five percent of money the estate has earned so far.
The
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Singer Michael Jackson next month will receive a posthumous Grammy for lifetime achievement, along with six other artists, organizers of the music industry's top awards said.
The others honored with the annual award are Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, blues musician David “Honeyboy” Edwards, country starLoretta Lynn, pianist Andre Previn, fluegelhorn player Clark Terry and the late singer Bobby Darin.
Rapper Eminem has compared his own battle with drugs to the death of Michael Jackson - insisting he can “relate” to the late King of Pop’s problems with pills.
The Thriller hit-maker passed away in June after suffering a cardiac arrest, believed to be linked to a high dose of surgical-strength anesthetic Propofol. Reports suggest the singer spent years battling an addiction to prescription drugs before his habit ended in tragedy.
Eminem also endured a drug addiction, (more…)
