“Hold My Hand,” featuring Akon, is the late Michael Jackson’s first posthumous single release from the upcoming album Michael. I actually like the song, but I could do without the “happy/sad children motif.” Perhaps not the most flattering choice. Anyhow, R.I.P., MJ. Keep reading »
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This Year’s Most Popular Baby Names Are Pop Culture Soaked
When I was a kid, I wanted to name my first daughter Madison. Why? Because I’d just seen “Splash” and thought Daryl Hannah was just the awesomest. Little did I realize that zillions of other women were thinking the same thing and there was a big spike in the number of Madisons born that year. Pop culture can have a big impact on names, and the effect is pretty obvious looking at this list of Baby Center’s 100 most popular babe names for the year.
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10 Reasons We’re Obsessed With Blanket Jackson
After a certain point, the answer to “What Would Suri Do?” just isn’t terribly challenging. This is why we must find new child icons to obsess over. And it looks like Blanket Jackson is the Shiloh Jolie-Pitt of the Jackson clan, stealing all the thunder from the other less pouty children. Even though his sister Paris is more eloquent and his brother Prince Michael is more, um, old, Michael Jackson‘s youngest son Blanket has the magic about him. He’s got fashion icon potential and the talent to fill his dad’s shoes. So we’ve rounded up 10 reasons we’re obsessed with the little guy! Keep reading »
8 Surprising Things About Michael Jackson We Learned From Yesterday’s “Oprah”
It’s been more than a year since Michael Jackson died, and in December his posthumous album Michael will be released. So yesterday, Oprah sat down with the King of Pop’s parents and children and asked them to share things the world didn’t know about Michael. After the jump, some surprising things that were said. Keep reading »
Jackson Family Is Still Capitalizing On Michael (Unsurprisingly) With J5 Clothing Line
There’s a ton of Jackson memorabilia and fan products out there, so it’s not as if the Jackson Family is making up for a lack in the market with their new J5 Collection. According to a press release, the line is licensed by the Jackson Family Estate, and:
“…offers men’s and women’s styles featuring 24 varying vintage images and illustrations representative of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Images dating from the 60’s, such as the Jackson 5’s first newspaper article, to the 70’s Afro funk graphics, all the way up to official art from the 80’s biggest concert tour, the 1984 world Victory Tour, J5 Collection captures the essence of one of the most iconic families of all time.”
Michael Jackson’s Kids To Appear On “Oprah”
It looks like Michael Jackson‘s kids — Prince, 13, Paris, 12, and Blanket, 8 — will be appearing on an upcoming episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Apparently, Oprah went to visit Michael’s mother, Katherine, to do a story on the late singer’s childhood, legacy, and children, and she sat down with the kids for a backyard chat. Amelia and I share a longstanding fascination with Blanket, so I, for one, am intrigued to see this. I mean: BLANKET! That right there is enough to capture my attention. It makes me want to name my children after random household items. In any case, the Michael Jackson tribute show airs November 8. [People] Keep reading »
Chris Brown Is Still Crying About Michael Jackson’s Death
Last night on the BET Awards, Chris Brown — you know, that guy who beat up Rihanna and fancies himself “the next Michael Jackson” — performed a tribute to the late King of Pop. Brown was so “overwhelmed” by “emotion” — i.e. he saw an opportunity to draw attention to himself in a desperate attempt to appear compassionate and sensitive — that he broke down into tears and had to be comforted backstage by Jackson’s brother Jermaine. As Annika would say, SMH. Shaking. My. Head. Keep reading »
8 Weirdest Rumors About Michael Jackson That Have Circulated Since His Death
It’s been a year since Michael Jackson‘s death and not only have the rumors not slowed, they’ve gotten even more bizarre. Sure, we miss the King of Pop too, but that doesn’t mean that we think he’s still alive or had a hand in the destruction of Iran! Just in case you missed these, we’ve rounded up the eight weirdest rumors about Michael Jackson that have circulated since his death. Keep reading »
Where Were You When You Heard Michael Jackson Died?
Today marks one year since the King of Pop died. I remember — as I’m sure almost everyone else does, too — exactly where I was when I heard the news. I’d just walked into a jewelry store in the East Village with my now-husband to pick up our wedding bands. Our wedding was less than a month away and we were excited to cross off another big item from our ever-growing to-do list. As we walked into the shop, the owner, a funky woman covered in tattoos, said, “Michael Jackson‘s dead!” Farrah Fawcett had died earlier that day, of course, and we wondered if maybe she was confused or something. But how do you get Farrah and MJ mixed up? Soon enough, the news was confirmed and it wasn’t long before the whole neighborhood was filled with Michael Jackson music blaring from apartments and car windows. So, where were you when you heard the news? And can you believe it’s already been a year? Keep reading »
LaToya Jackson Reunites With Michael’s Chimp
This clip from an Animal Planet documentary shows LaToya Jackson reuniting with Michael Jackson‘s former pet, Bubbles. The chimp basically just stared at her from behind the bars of his Florida sanctuary while LaToya got all emotional, making us feel a tad sorry for both parties. Bubbles used to go everywhere with MJ, but in 2003 he got too large and aggressive for the star’s lavish lifestyle and was taken away. Hi Bubbles! Keep reading »
