It seems that Michael Jackson tributes are slowly becoming an annual occurence.
For much to the delight of many of his fans, the line up for his upcoming tribute concert to be held in October has finally been announced.
Find out who has so far made the cut below…
Ciara‘s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards may not have hit the right note, yet the 25 year old redeemed herself recently when she paid homage to her late idol while touring in Angola.
Check out Ms. Harris catch the Holy Ghost after the jump…
This week’s From The Vault celebrates the careers of two of Pop-Culture’s biggest phenomenons: brother and sister Michael and Janet Jackson.
With the 25th of June (yesterday) marking the 2 year anniversary of the Legend’s passing, That Grape Juice once again tribute him and his unmatchable talent.
And since little sister is touring Europe at the moment and will be coming very soon to our hometown of London, what better time than the present to reflect on the output of two of music’s great stars. What better way to do that than with their 1995 epic duet, ‘Scream’.
Released as the first single from Michael’s ‘HIStory’ album and produced by Janet’s longtime producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the track serves as an open letter to the press following MJ’s 1993 legal drama. Janet’s participation was her way of supporting her big bro’.
The high-octane cut sees Mike and Jan flaunt a more aggressive tone, which in tandem compliments their controversial lyrics (“Just stop pressuring me, stop f*cking with me”).
A dream collaboration on paper, the blissful reality was rendered ever better with the help of ‘Scream’s award-winning video.
At the time the most expensive music visual ever made, the futuristic black & white clip is a classic for many a reason, although it’s the iconic dance-break that generates the most praise to this day.
The world had been waiting for a joint performance of the track for years, but instead had to settle for a virtual showing in 2009 when Janet tributed her brother at the VMA’s. An amazing performance to say the least, yet still heart-wrenching knowing that we’ll never get to see them set the stage a ablaze together.
Many a fan have expressed desire for Janet to return to the creative force that are Jimmy & Terry. A sentiment we co-sign; they are after all the ones who’ll provide songs in the vein of this one (i.e. stellar production + non-standard lyrics), as well as the wealth of hits she amassed under their guidance.
As for Michael, this piece of art right here is one of the many reasons he will NEVER be replaced. Even though this vid saw the light of the day more than 15 years ago, it is aesthetically leaps and bounds better than most of what is out today.
MJ may be gone, but his art and legacy live on! Forever and a day.
Following the commercial disappointment that was 2010′s ‘Libra Scale‘, Ne-Yo is hoping to change the approach to his next release due this fall. The singer recently sat down with VIBE magazine to discuss exactly what those changes would be.
See what songwriter had to say after the jump:
Today marks two years since the late, great Michael Jackson passed onto eternity. And while the world will never know a talent as unique, as ‘other worldly’ as his, we are blessed to still be able to enjoy the legacy that he left behind. A legacy he perfectly described in 2001′s ‘Unbreakable’ from his criminally underrated ‘Invincible’ LP:
You can’t believe it, you can’t conceive it
and you can’t touch me, ’cause I’m untouchable
and I know you hate it, and you can’t take it
You’ll never break me, ’cause I’m unbreakable
Though the King of Pop was referring to his many detractors, in death, the song takes on a new meaning. Indeed, the dizzy heights of stardom he achieved is hard to believe, the length and breadth of his influence are undeniable, and – love him or loathe him- Michael Jospeph Jackson is in every which way unbreakable.
Long live the King….
Do you hear Madonna or Michael Jackson on Lady GaGa‘s new album? Because she does.
The Pop eccentric made the interesting claim during an interview with Stephen Fry for the Financial Times. In the insightful feature, she also discusses money meaning nothing to her, her fans and more.
Excerpts after the jump…
The King of Pop may no longer be here with us, however his spirit undeniably lives on. This, a mindset the makers of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Hollywood Tonight’ video clung tightly to while filming the clip for the single .
The track is the 2nd to be lifted from the late singer’s first posthumous release ‘Michael’ – which has gone on to achieve multi-Platinum status around the world since its release last November.
Peep a special ‘making of’ the Wayne Isham directed video below…
The video for ‘Hollywood Tonight’ – the 2nd single to be released from Michael Jackson‘s posthumous ‘Michael’ LP – surfaced moments ago.
Have those in charge of the late, great King of Pop’s estate done him justice with this one? Find out after the jump…
Somewhat overdue, the video for Michael Jackson‘s latest single ‘Hollywood Tonight’ was aptly shot in Hollywood, California last night. The Teddy Riley produced cut (first recorded in 2007) serves as the 2nd release to be lifted from the King of Pop’s first posthumous LP ‘Michael’ - which topped charts globally late last year.
Check out the footage, which sees the 60+ cast dancing up a storm, after the jump…
Bruno Mars hosted a pre-Grammy Awards party at the Bardot in Hollywood last evening. During the event the singer/songwriter performed a few of his recent hits and welcomed several guests to the stage including Keri Hilson and Monica.
Bruno also did a rendition of Michael Jackson’s classic song ‘Billy Jean’. The footage of the party can be seen below via VIBE:
Ever get the feeling you’re saying entirely too much? One has to wonder if that was the case when will.i.am spoke of the late Michael Jackson‘s thoughts on a certain Cheryl Cole. (No I didn’t think he knew of her either)
Full story after the jump…
2011 has only just begun but things are already looking grim from the music industry. With whopping 8% decrease in album sales compared to the same week last year, artists from all genres experienced a rapid decline in their success at retail outlets. However, all is not lost.
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