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Home / Latest News Don Cornelius, Founder of “Soul Train” Television Show Died At Age 75. 03-02-'12 Don Cornelius, the founder of the “Soul Train” television show, was found dead Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75. Cornelius was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Lt. Larry Dietz of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Cornelius began his career in broadcasting as part of WVON Radio in Chicago, which the Illinois General Assembly described in 2003 as “the first full-service, black-oriented music station in the city” as it congratulated the station on its 40th anniversary. It was during his WVON days that he found himself at a show where the Jackson 5 performed in the mid-1960s, according to Time magazine. When a young Michael Jackson opened his mouth to sing, Cornelius recalled being blown away, he told Time after Michael’s death in 2009. “He’s only 4 feet tall, and you’re looking at a small person who can do anything he wanted to do onstage — with his feet or his voice,” Cornelius said. “To get to the level of people who can do that, you’re talking about James Brown as a performer. You’re talking about Aretha Franklin as a singer. Michael was like that as a kid. He did it all, within the framework of one package. Nobody else did that.” Don Cornelius rest in peace and thank you for contributing to Michael’s legacy. Source: CNN / Billie Jean Joe Jackson Hocks Perfume in Tacky Mall. 03-02-'12 Joe Jackson must have been having an out-of-body experience Friday ... the man who played the role of marionette to one of the most successful musical groups ever spent the day hocking cheap perfume at a Las Vegas mall. Joe was the special guest at the Julian Rouas Paris kiosk, which is hocking "Jackson Perfumes." A famous sketch of Michael Jackson looms large amidst the perfumes. And the whole operation may be illegal. As TMZ previously reported -- Bravado International -- which owns the trademark to all things Michael Jackson -- is suing Julian Rouas Paris, alleging the company never got permission to use Michael's name or image. But that didn't stop Joe, although it appears he dozed off during the slow period. The good news ... there's no line if you want an autograph.
Source: TMZ / Billie Jean TIWT European Tour Dates/Ticket Sales Announced. 01-02-'12 As previously reported, the Cirque du Soleil IMMORTAL World Tour is heading to Europe. The European dates have been announced as well as pre-sale dates to purchase tickets. You will find all the information you need below. Here is the link to the presale page for ALL European shows. This link WILL NOT be active once the public on-sale begins. http://cirk.me/MJEuroPresale Once the pre-sale time is over you must use this link: http://cirk.me/MJEuropeTix FALL 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES Date / City / Venue / Ticket Pre-sale/ Public On-sale October 12 London, UK - O2 Arena - Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 October 24 - 25 Herding, DK - Jyske Bank Boxen - Feb. 1 - Feb. 6 October 27 - 28 Copenhagen, DK - Parken - Feb. 1 - Feb. 6 November 2 - 3 Stockholm, SWE - Ericsson Globe Arena - Fan. 30 - Feb. 2 November 6 Helsinki, FIN - Hartwall Areena - Jan. 30 - Feb. 6 November 16 - 17 Frankfurt, DE - Festhalle - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 November 20 - 21 Oberhausen, DE - Koenig-Pilsener - Jan. 31- Feb. 3 November 24 - 25 Munich, DE - Olympichalle - Jan. 31- Feb. 3 November 28 Hannover, DE - TUI Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 1 -2 Vienna, AT - Stadhalle - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 5 -6 Manheim, DE - SAP Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 8- 9 Leipzig, DE - Leipzig Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 11 - 12 Hamburg, DE - O2 World-Hamburg Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 15 - 16 Cologne, DE - Lanxess Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 19 - 20 Berlin, DE - O2 World Arena - Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 December 27 - 30 Madrid, ES - Palacio Deportes - Feb. 1 - Feb. 3 Source: MJOnline, The Official Online Team of the Michael Jackson Estate™ / sacbee.com / Billie Jean
Hello trusty fans from all around the world here are the updates of February 2012. January has shown little character of its winter, but February is ever going to freeze, I heard on the radio this morning. Here on our local radio stations are running more and more classics from Michael and I am so pleased. I play every day Michael's music, can not live without him. Now there are less latest news flashes to update I begin to realize that he is dead. Since his death there were many news reports, but now it's downhill for the processes and tributes are behind us. It feels so empty without Michael, I wish he was still with us. Let's start with the update: The Item of the month is Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (rare special limited edition 2-track 12" vinyl single, features the Spanish language version of Michael's "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", recorded by Michael as a duet with Sieddah Garrett. The 20 remixes, sure worth downloading.
We have this month remixes extra on request from fans of MJ, click here to download. Do not hesitate if you want to request a remix which you can not find on the web. My favourite remixes of February are: Michael Jackson - 2000 Watts (30-Mayo Megajacko Mix), Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Mix), Michael Jackson - Childhood (Soundscape Remix), Michael Jackson - Hot Street (U-Tern Edit), Michael Jackson - One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix), Michael Jackson - Scream (D.M. R&B Extended Mix). Don't forget the Lyric, Pictures and the MJ Performed Live of the week. So lots of read and listening pleasure from webmaster Dirk (MJMR3), greetings and until the next updates. Source: Billie Jean Immortal World Tour – FAN PRESALE: London, Stockholm, Helsinki. 30-01-'12 The Michael Jackson Estate and Cirque du Soleil have made the following shows available for presale to FANS ONLY. You now have the change to get your tickets before the public sale starts. Fans do not require to sign-up to Cirque Club to access the presale! Make sure to get the best seats now! London (UK) – FAN PRESALE HERE (public sale starts Feb. 3) Source: The Michael Jackson Estate, Cirque du Soleil / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Estate Announced Immortal World Tour in London O2 Arena. 29-01-'12
This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Written and directed by Jamie King, the show includes 64 international dancers, musicians and acrobats. Starting tomorrow, 30th January, fans will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets online. Presale link will be sent tomorrow! Source: The Michael Jackson Estate / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Estate Announced Immortal World Tour in Vienna. 29-01-'12 The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil announced today that Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour™ will perform in Vienna on Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of December at the Stadhalle. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Written and directed by Jamie King, the show includes 64 international dancers, musicians and acrobats. Starting Tuesday, 31st January, fans will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets online. Source: The Michael Jackson Estate / Billie Jean
Conrad Murray, the doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, asked on Friday to be released from jail pending an appeal that could take a year to be heard. In court papers filed in Los Angeles, Murray said he would agree to electronic monitoring or other conditions but he asked to be set free while he appeals his conviction. Murray was sentenced to four years last November after a six-week trial where witnesses testified that he was guilty of gross negligence for giving Jackson regular doses of the powerful surgical anesthetic propofol as a sleep aid, and failing to properly monitor him. According to Murray's attorney, Michael Flanagan, Murray is being held in a solitary cell and has his hands chained to his waist or to a table when he is allowed to leave his cell. Murray, who pleaded not guilty and did not testify at his trial, said in the court filing that he was told his appeal would take "well over a year before an opinion is rendered." He asked for his request for release be heard by the court on February 24. Last month, Murray asked for a publicly funded lawyer because he could not pay for his appeal himself. He said in Friday's papers that he would try to find work to support his children if he was allowed out. In court papers, Flanagan insisted that "Murray may have made wrong choices and not have exercised good medical judgment at times, but he never intended to injure anyone." Jackson died on June 25, 2009. His cause of death was ruled as 'acute propofol intoxication.' Source: MJFC / reuters / Billie Jean PRESS RELEASE: Joe Jackson Pulls Out Of HappyLand. 28-01-'12 Project Happyland Vietnam, backed by Khang Thong Group was projected to be the largest theme park development in South East Asia. It was to be inspired by the late Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch. Mr. Joseph Jackson would like to thank the people and the government officials of Vietnam for their warmth, hospitality and kindness. "I Believe in the growth potential of Vietnam. and plan on visiting again soon to look for new opportunities over there," Mr. Jackson said. HappyLand Vietnam is a theme park project owned by Khang Thong Group, one of Vietnam's largest conglomerates. They are involved in Mining, Real Estate, Commodities and Entertainment. Source: MJFC / prweb / Billie Jean Europe Get Ready For The Immortal World Tour, First Countries Announced! 28-01-'12 Although there are no final dates scheduled, the first cities and countries that will host the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour are announced. On the Cirque du Soleil website, dedicated to the Immortal World Tour, they are listed as “coming soon”. At this point it is unknown if the tribute shows will take place in 2012.
Source: Cirque du Soleil / Billie Jean Michael Jackson's Kids Pay Tribute. 27-01-'12 Michael Jackson's children took part in a hand and footprint ceremony to pay tribute to their late father in Los Angeles on Thursday. His three kids - Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and nine-year-old Prince Michael II, better known as 'Blanket' - took part in the memorial ceremony outside Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theater and used one of the King of Pop's iconic sequin gloves and a pair of his dancing shoes to make the imprints. The children also made marks with their own hands.
Addressing the assembled crowd, Prince said: "This, right here, is his lifetime achievement award. This is what he strived to get, and this is what we are giving him now." Other members of the Jackson family present for the honour included Michael's mother Katherine - the children's legal guardian - and his brothers Tito and Jackie. A host of stars were also in attendance to remember the 'Smooth Criminal' singer - who died in June 2009 from Propofol intoxication. Justin Bieber, Chris Tucker - who appeared with Michael in the video to his 2001 hit 'You Rock My World' - Smokey Robinson and Quincy Jones, who produced the pop superstar's three classic albums 'Off the Wall', 'Thriller' and 'Bad'. Justin, 17, said: "He meant so much to me. He was more than entertainer; he was an inspiration."
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Updates Of The Month February. 01-02-'12
London, January 29, 2012 – The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil announced today that Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour™ will perform in London on Friday 12th October at the O2 Arena, London.
Murray Seeking Freedom Pending Appeal. 28-01-'12
Mr. Joseph Jackson through his publicist, Angel Howansky, and off his official 
