The Dancing and Music of Michael Jackson Celebrated On “Dancing With The Stars”

Dancing With The Stars was a “Thriller” night on Tuesday as all of the professional dancers performed a special tribute to Michael Jackson. Performing in the tribute were Season 9 dancers Kym Johnson, Karina Smirnoff, Cheryl Burke, Dmitry Chaplin, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Edyta Sliwinska, Anna Trebunskaya, Alec Mazo, Lacey Schwimmer , Jonathan Roberts, Mark Ballas, Tony [...]

The West Coast premiere screening of Jackson 5 In Africa Saturday August 22 in Los Angeles

The Downtown LA Film Festival will show “The Jackson 5 in Africa” for its closing-night gala. Director Mamadou Johnny Sekka documents the Motown sensations on their 1974 trip to Senegal, with father Joe as escort for their first African tour.   The unfinished film was cut short after investors ran out of funding. It sat [...]

Going Back To Indiana: Thousands Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson In Gary

The tributes and memorials to the late Michael Jackson continue around the world. A memorial was held for him today in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. Jackson’s father, Joe and Reverends Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson were expected to attend, USA Today reports. Read the full article: JACKSON HOMETOWN TRIBUTE

Moments From The Michael Jackson Memorial

Friends, family and a world on fans came to say goodbye to Michael Jackson in a memorial at The Staples Center on Tuesday. A host of celebrity friends, including Queen Latifah, Brooke Shields, Mariah Carey, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Motown Records Founder Berry Gordy, Lakers Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, [...]

Coverage of Michael Jackson’s and Farrah Fawcett’s Deaths Bring In Huge Ratings For Magazine News Themed Shows

The news of the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett on June 25 boosted syndicated news magazine shows into huge ratings. Coverage of the deaths of the two icons help propel all shows, giving them great numbers for the week ending June 28. Entertainment Tonight was the top rated show for the week, followed [...]

Michael Jackson’s Memorial Expected To Be Watched By The World

Michael Jackson’s Memorial will be held on today live at The Staples Center in Los Angeles and is expected to be the most watched event in history. Among the stars signed on to perform in a celebration of the singer’s life and career are Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Kobe Bryant, Smokey Robinson, Brooke Shields, Jennifer [...]

President Obama Comments On Michael Jackson

President Obama commented about Michael Jackson calling him “one of our greatest entertainers” on CNN. A public memorial for Michael Jackson will be held on Tuesday, July 7 at 10am at The Staple Center in Los Angeles. All networks are expected to carry the event live on television and on the Internet.

Black Music Month Artist Of The Day: Day 30 Lionel Richie

Whether it’s as a member of The Commodores or as a solo artist, Lionel Richie is definitely one of the names that first comes to find when thinking of Black Music. As a principal songwriter for the chart-topping group, Lionel penned some of their most memorable songs, including “Sail On”, “Easy” and “Three Times A [...]

Black Music Month Artist Of The Day 25: Jackson 5

With the recent passing of Michael Jackson, it just seemed fitting that he would be recognized a second day during Black Music Month. This entry focuses on him as a member of The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael…they really were the first black teen idols the world had. Their [...]

Michael Jackson Remembered

The Hollywood Reporter Remembers Michael Jackson