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06-11-2009
"This is it NR1 album!!!
"This is it" nr1 album
source ; www.michaeljackson.com New York, NY MICHAEL JACKSONS THIS IS IT made motion picture history as the highest grossing concert film of all time. And now, the two-disc album companion to the movie Michael Jacksons This is It released by Sony Musics Epic Records makes its first week debut in the #1 spot of the Billboard Top 200 album chart, as well as the Soundtrack album chart.
U.S. sales of the album - which features new hit song This is It totaled 373,100 units this week according to Nielsen Soundscan this figure does not include significant sales from non-traditional retailers. Sales figures from other parts of the world are still being tallied although the album did hit #1 in 16 other countries including Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Turkey, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the Middle East and Colombia and Top-3 in the UK, Australia, Argentina, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and Spain.
A simultaneous #1 album and a #1 documentary film has not happened since 1971 when the Rolling Stones did it with the album Sticky Fingers and movie Gimme Shelter.
Michael Jackson albums now occupy the top five spots of Billboard catalog album chart at #1, #3 and #4; his Number Ones album is this years best-selling overall album year to date as of this week. Throughout his career, Michael Jackson has spent a total of 51 weeks at #1 on the Billboard album chart. Only The Beatles and Elvis Presley have spent more weeks at the top.
His last #1 was Invincible in 2001 although Thriller hit the top of the Billboard catalog album chart last October.
Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits such as "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Human Nature," and "Thriller" arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of "This Is It," the original and an orchestral version. Disc two offers fans a rare listen to the early demo versions of classics "She's Out Of My Life," "Wanna Be Startin'," "Somethin'," and "Beat It." This disc also features a recently discovered spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth." Michael Jackson's This Is It also includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal.
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03-11-2009
MJ exhibit @ Grammy Museum
Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy Special New Exhibit at The Grammy Museum
source ; http://www.michaeljackson.com On Oct. 27, 2009 The GRAMMY Museum unveiled its newest special exhibit, Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy. Residing on the Museum's fourth floor, the exhibit serves as a follow-up to the earlier Michael Jackson: HIStyle exhibit, which opened in February 2009, and the temporary memorial display, erected just after the King of Pop's passing.
"The overwhelming response to our earlier exhibits speaks to Jackson's unparalleled place in music history and the public's deep connection to his music," said Executive Director Robert Santelli. "We're excited to share even more of Jackson's life and legacy with his fans and we hope it serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most significant entertainers in music history.
" Including Jackson's trademark fedora and gloves, six elaborately embellished jackets, original lyrics, a Jackson 5 stage costume, and more, the exhibit will include additional artifacts never before exhibited in a museum.
Across eight video monitors, visitors will also enjoy footage of Jackson's appearances on the annual GRAMMY® Awards, as well as never-before-seen video of some of Jackson's famous friends sharing their memories of him. Perhaps the most exciting element, the exhibit will feature a new interactive experience which will allow visitors to dance on a floor of light-up tiles, mimicking Jackson's own moves in the "Billie Jean" music video.
Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy will remain on display through summer 2010. Santelli and The GRAMMY Museum also curated Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition, the Arts and Exhibitions International exhibit opening at The O2 bubble in London today. The
GRAMMY Museum is located at 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
With an entrance off of Figueroa Street, the Museum resides within the L.A. LIVE campus, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.
Special Honors for Michael Jackson at the 2009 Soul Train Awards OCTOBER 23, 2009 No stranger to the Soul Train stage, the late King of Pop will be honored posthumously at the forthcoming 2009 Soul Train Awards. Michael Jackson's contributions to music will be recognized with a special "Entertainer of the Year" award during the show, scheduled for November 3rd in Atlanta.
Michael Jackson and many of the Jackson family have made appearances on Soul Train programming at the start of their careers. The memorable 1972 Jackson 5 performance of "I Want You Back" is still remembered because of the incredible showmanship. Check out the 2009 Soul Train Awards on Sunday, November 29th at 9pm on Centric.
Millions of Fans from over 165 Countries Are Coming Together to Become Part of Michael Jacksons Legacy
Celebrity artist David Ilan is creating an original portrait of Michael Jackson using only dots. Each dot in the drawing represents a real fan. Everyone who signs up gets a free hand-drawn dot in their honor added to the portrait.
Michael Jackson's one and only autobiography, Moonwalk, will be made available to the public again starting October 13, 2009. The book was first published in 1988. The 2009 reissue will include the original Foreword by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a new Introduction by Motown founder Berry Gordy, and an Afterword by Michael Jackson's editor and publisher, Shaye Areheart. This is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. He chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Moonwalk details his songwriting process for hits like "Human Nature," "Beat It," "Rock With You," "Billie Jean," and "We Are the World"; describes how he developed his signature dance style, including the Moonwalk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family, including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields.
"I've always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. I'd like to sit by a fire and tell people stories make them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with something as deceptively simple as words. I'd like to tell tales to move their souls and transform them. I've always wanted to be able to do that. Imagine how the great writers must feel, knowing they have that power. I sometimes feel I could do it. It's something I'd like to develop. In a way, songwriting uses the same skills, creates the emotional highs and lows, but the story is a sketch. It's quicksilver. There are very few books written on the art of storytelling, how to grip listeners, how to get a group of people together and amuse them. No costumes, no makeup, no nothing, just you and your voice, and your powerful ability to take them anywhere, to transform their lives, if only for minutes." Michael Jackson, in Moonwalk
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14-10-2009
5nominations @ Music awards
Michael Jackson rules American Music awards Nominations for the 37th annual American Music Awards included Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop . The American Music Awards nominations were unveiled today in Los Angeles by the terrific trio Adam Lambert, Paul Abdul and Snoop Dog. Among the nominees is the late Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is Nominated for American Music Award Although country singer Taylor Swift currently has the largest number of nominations, 6 in total, for the 37th annual American Music Awards, Michael Jackson is a close second with 5. Following Michael Jackson is Eminem, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. 37th Annual American Music Awards
In addition to the nominees, including Michael Jackson, a preliminary list of performers was also announced for the 2009 American Music Awards including Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert . The 37th Annual American Music Awards is scheduled to air on Sunday, November 22.
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12-10-2009
Lyrics
Lyrics to Michael Jacksons
This Is It This is it, here I stand Im the light of the world, I feel grand Got this love I can feel And I know yes for sure it is real
And it feels as though Ive seen your face a thousand times And you said you really know me too yourself [?] And I know that you have got addicted with your eyes [?] But you say you gonna live it for yourself. [?]
I never heard a single word about you Falling in love wasnt my plan I never thought that I would be your lover Cmon baby, just understand
This is it, I can say, Im the light of the world, run away [?] We can feel, this is real Every time Im in love that I feel
And I feel as though Ive known you since 1,000 years And you tell me that youve seen my face before. And you said to me you dont want me hanging round Many times, wanna do it here before
I never heard a single word about you Falling in love wasnt my plan I never thought that I would be your lover Cmon baby, just understand
This is it, I can feel Im the light of the world, this is real Feel my song, we can say And I tell you I feel that way
Later this month, Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album Michael Jackson's This Is It internationally on October 26th and North America on October 27th to coincide with the worldwide release of the motion picture, which arrives in theaters on October 28th and runs for a limited two-week engagement.
Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits such as "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Human Nature," and "Thriller" arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of "This Is It," the original and an orchestral version. "This Is It" is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons.
Disc two offers fans a rare listen to the early demo versions of classics "She's Out Of My Life," "Wanna Be Startin'," "Somethin'," and "Beat It." This disc also features a recently discovered spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth." Michael Jackson's This Is It also includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal.
Disc 01 Wanna Be Startin Somethin Jam They Dont Care About Us Human Nature Smooth Criminal The Way You Make Me Feel Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) I Just Cant Stop Loving You Thriller Beat It Black Or White Earth Song Billie Jean Man In The Mirror This Is It This Is It (Orchestra Version)
Disc 02 Shes Out Of My Life (Demo) Wanna Be Startin Somethin (Demo) Beat It (Demo) Planet Earth (Poem)
NEW YORK, NY - At the stroke of 12 a.m. (midnight) EST on October 12th, a never-before released song from Michael Jackson - a single entitled "This Is It" - will be unveiled to the world on www.MichaelJackson.com. "This Is It," a brand new song, marks yet another exciting moment in music history for one of the worlds most revered artists; featuring backing vocals by Michaels brothers The Jacksons, the song plays during the closing sequence o f Sony Pictures' forthcoming film MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT and is on the 2-disc CD set Michael Jackson's This Is It, which is the stand-alone companion to the motion picture. The single artwork - a new photo of Michael taken recently at his Staples Center rehearsals - will also be disclosed.
