For millions of people around the world, the most memorable — and heartbreaking — moment of 2009 was the tragic loss of Michael Jackson at the too-young age of 50. The pop icon’s career spanned four decades and not only broke sales records but boundaries both generational and cultural.
As part of OK!’s Year in Review, we look back at the historic unfolding of events that occurred in the wake of the King of Pop’s passing. Read more »
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Jackson’
Remembering Michael Jackson: The Death that Shocked the World
December 30th, 2009 / Author: Brittany TalaricoRemembering Michael Jackson: A Look Back at the Tributes Following His Death
December 29th, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
There is no question Michael Jackson has a global fan base. Unfortunately, the extent of his status was only fully measured after his death, through the tributes and actions of his beloved fans and all those he left a lasting impression on. As part of OK!’s Year in Review, here is the last installment of Remembering Michael Jackson as we look back at some of the many fan tributes honoring the King of Pop after his death. Read more »
Michael Jackson’s Siblings May Have Estate Claim
December 28th, 2009 / Author: Nicole Eggenberger
Michael Jackson’s six siblings, Janet, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marion and Randy are all listed as possible creditors in Michael’s estate case, TMZ reports. Read more »
VIDEO: Michael Jackson’s Spike Lee Directed ‘This Is It’ Video Revealed
December 28th, 2009 / Author: Nicole Eggenberger
Spike Lee honored Michael Jackson by putting his Oscar-nominated directing talents to use, directing a video for Michael’s song “This Is It.” The video features footage of Michael’s performances throughout his career as well as images from his hometown of Gary, Ind.. VIEW THE VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP!
Kanye West Trumps Donald Trump & Simon Cowell in ‘Parade’ Poll
December 28th, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
It has definitely been a year full of scandals, splits, sudden celebrity deaths and scintillating news stories. Parade.com polled the American public on what they felt were the top headlines of 2009. In the battle for the most egotistical male celeb, Kanye West — with 46 percent of the votes — beat out Donald Trump (27 percent) and Simon Cowell (13 percent) in Parade.com’s poll. Read more »
MJ Doc to Star in Own Reality TV Special?
December 23rd, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
Despite being investigated for the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray will star in his own, international reality TV show. The doc has collaborated with a British production company that shot footage of his return to practicing medicine on Nov. 23, TMZ reports. Read more »
Michael Jackson Molestation Case Sought Secret FBI Involvement
December 22nd, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
In the recent release of FBI files involving the late Michael Jackson, it has been learned that the FBI was secretly involved in the King of Pop’s 1993 molestation case. According to TMZ, the L.A. Police Department Sexually Exploited Child Unit contacted the FBI in 1993 seeking help form the agency “in working a possible federal violation against Jackson concerning the transportation of a minor across state lines for immoral purposes.” Read more »
Stalker Targeted Michael Jackson With Death Threat
December 22nd, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
Even after his tragic death at age 50, the scandal that surrounded the life of the late Michael Jackson is still very much alive. Newly released FBI files reveal that a stalker, Frank Paul Jones, wrote a letter on July 6, 1992, threatening to kill Michael Jackson, and then-President George H.W. Bush, TMZ reports. “Michael [Jackson] I will personally attempt to kill, if he doesn’t pay me my money,” the person states in the letter released by FBI. Read more »
Michael Jackson’s FBI Documents Cleared for Release
December 19th, 2009 / Author: Gena Oppenheim
As the files regarding Michael Jackson’s legal woes have been previously kept classified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, TMZ reports that the bureau is set to release the documents on Monday morning. Read more »
Michael Jackson’s Brothers Refuse to Speculate on His Death
December 10th, 2009 / Author: Luisa Metcalfe
Michael Jackson’s brothers are refusing to theorize about their brother’s untimely death in June, as they promote their new A&E reality show, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. Read more »
