Michael Jackson
American singer (1958–2009)
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Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. During his four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres. Through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated street dance moves such as the moonwalk, which he named, as well as the robot.
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Michael Jackson Estate Slams Auctioneers For Bogus 'Thriller' JacketMichael Jackson's estate is calling BS on an upcoming auction of a "Thriller" jacket ... claiming the auction isn't making it clear MJ never actually wore it in the iconic music video. In a letter..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Michael Jackson Estate Says Katherine's Received Over $55 Million Since His DeathMichael Jackson's mother has amassed a fortune since her son died -- to the tune of tens of millions, which is why she can pay for her own lawyers ... so claims MJ's estate. A rep for the estate..TMZ.com - Published | |
Blanket Asks Court Not to Pay Grandmother's Attorney's Fees From MJ EstateMichael Jackson's family is involved in a complex legal battle ... and they're not all on the same side in this one -- 'cause MJ's son Blanket is trying to stop his own grandmother from using estate..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Leaving Neverland' Director Calls Michael Jackson Biopic 'Disingenuous'Michael Jackson's biopic is already causing controversy ... with the film's creators promising the uncensored truth and the "Leaving Neverland" director calling BS. Here's the deal ... the new MJ..TMZ.com - Published | |
Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar Looks Just Like Him On Film SetSome people in L.A. probably did a double take Friday thinking they saw Michael Jackson walking around. But it was actually the spitting image of the late "King of Pop" -- namely his nephew, Jaafar..TMZ.com - Published | |
Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar In Full Costume As King of Pop On Biopic SetHere's Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson all set to portray the King of Pop on the set of the upcoming MJ biopic -- and we gotta say, he's the spitting image of his late uncle. Jaafar was in full..TMZ.com - Published | |
Snoop Dogg Made Michael Jackson Mad Blowing Weed Smoke at HimSnoop Dogg once pushed his luck blowin' ganja clouds in Michael Jackson's direction, which would've been an epic moment -- but the King of Pop wasn't with the smoke. While speaking to Andy Cohen, Snoop..TMZ.com - Published | |
Michael Jackson, David Copperfield, Stephen Hawking On Epstein List, But No WrongdoingMichael Jackson, David Copperfield and Stephen Hawking are on Jeffrey Epstein's list of associates -- and while there's no evidence any of them had anything to do with the infamous sex offender's..TMZ.com - Published | |
Michael Jackson jacket from Pepsi ad fetches six-figure sum at auctionA leather jacket worn by the late pop star Michael Jackson in an advert for Pepsi has sold for ÂŁ250,000.Sky News - Published | Drake Becomes First Artist to Sell 200 Million Single Units Via RIAADrake can now claim he's a King too -- Ă la Michael Jackson or Elvis -- because he's hit a milestone ... the Recording Industry Association of America says he's sold more single units than anyone...TMZ.com - Published |
Michael Jackson's Pepsi Ad Jacket to Fetch a Fortune at AuctionOne of Michael Jackson's iconic clothing items is hitting the auction block -- and although it's a somewhat lesser-known one ... it'll probably demand a king's ransom anyway. We're talking about the..TMZ.com - Published | Michael Jackson Estate Settles $1 Million Dispute Over Alleged Stolen PropertyMichael Jackson's estate is no longer beefing with a man who allegedly stole $1 million worth of MJ property from the late singer's Carolwood estate ... the parties just told the court there's a..TMZ.com - Published |
Offset Channels Michael Jackson On 'Set It Off' Album Cover ArtOffset's been defending his love for Michael Jackson heavy, and now it's easy to see why -- his new album cover finds him, effectively, channeling the King of Pop in explosive fashion!!! On Thursday,..TMZ.com - Published | Offset Keeping Michael Jackson Tat Despite Cardi B Claim, Praises Beyoncé and Jay-ZCardi B says she's a little weirded out over her husband Offset's Michael Jackson tattoo, but she's gonna have to learn how to keep living with it. He's keeping his MJ memorabilia!!! We caught up with..TMZ.com - Published |
Paris Jackson Gets Death Threats for No Michael Jackson Birthday TributeParis Jackson is defending herself after not wishing her dad, Michael Jackson, a happy birthday on social media -- a choice that has some fans telling her to kill herself. The singer did post Tuesday..TMZ.com - Published | Amy Sedaris Called Out for Michael Jackson Birthday PostAmy Sedaris celebrated Michael Jackson on his birthday this week -- but some aren't happy about her giving him a shout-out ... proving he's still divisive, even today. The actress threw up a major bday..TMZ.com - Published |
Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals courtTwo men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were boys should not have had their cases dismissed, judges at a US court have said.Sky News - Published | Modi and mindcraft in Big AppleSome of the most iconic names in academia, business, science, spirituality, and entertainment got 15-minutes of facetime each with Modi in a New York hotel that was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei..IndiaTimes - Published |
Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch Statues Up for SaleDozens of statues Michael Jackson displayed at his Neverland Ranch are going back up for grabs ... but instead of a package deal this time, the art is up for sale individually. Noble Art Lovers tells..TMZ.com - Published | Mauricio Umansky Says Michael Jackson's Spirit Sealed the Deal on Home Where MJ DiedMauricio Umansky -- the real estate tycoon who's married to Kyle Richards -- has a spooky story about selling the house Michael Jackson died in ... and if you don't believe in spirits, then explain..TMZ.com - Published |
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Chris Brown Claims Michael Jackson AMAs Tribute Canceled InexplicablyChris Brown says he was supposed to put on a big tribute to Michael Jackson during the AMAs this weekend -- but claims honchos pulled the plug last minute out of nowhere. The singer posted a lengthy..TMZ.com - Published | Akon Says Chris Brown's Hood Ties Prevented Michael Jackson-Type LegacyAkon believes Chris Brown has all the talent to cement a legacy as big as Michael Jackson's ... that is, if he surrounds himself with someone other than Bloods. The artist/producer/mogul was a guest on..TMZ.com - Published |
Akon Says He and Michael Jackson Planned To Open Music Schools in AfricaAkon says he and Michael Jackson were discussing plans to open a number of music-focused schools across Africa ... Â which got tragically derailed with the death of the King of Pop. We got Akon in New..TMZ.com - Published | Michael Jackson Ex-Wife Debbie Rowe Reveals Shocking Drug Stories of Beverly Hills DoctorDebbie Rowe, Michael Jackson's ex-wife and mother of 2 of his children, worked for a Beverly Hills dermatologist for decades, and for the first time, she reveals a shocking story of how Dr. Klein..TMZ.com - Published |
Michael Jackson Estate Stops Sale of Property Taken from Home After DeathMichael Jackson's estate just scored a big legal win ... preventing a potential sale of MJ property the estate claims was stolen from the singer's home right after his death. According to new legal..TMZ.com - Published | Mariah Carey Has Upper Hand in Register 'Queen of Christmas' Despite OppositionMariah Carey's bid to trademark the moniker, "Queen of Christmas" has been opposed by some pretty famous singers, including legend Darlene Love, but there's precedent on Mariah's side ... with the..TMZ.com - Published |
Attorney Bert Fields, repped Beatles, Cruise, Jackson, Dead at 93Bert Fields, one of the most powerful lawyers in the United States who, among many other things, who waged legal war on behalf of Michael Jackson and Tom Cruise, has died. Sources close to Fields,..TMZ.com - Published | Tory Lanez Ranks Chris Brown Over Michael Jackson With $200K 'King Of Pop' ChainTory Lanez recently surprised Chris Brown in Toronto with an insane diamond chain that crowned him the undisputed “King Of Pop” over Michael Jackson … and TMZ Hip Hop has all the shiny details..TMZ.com - Published |
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Michael Jackson's Kids Show Up for Opening Night of Dad's Broadway ShowMichael Jackson has moonwalked on down to Broadway -- and on opening night ... his kids saw him take the stage anew, but not without some hand-wringing. All three of MJ's children attended the world..TMZ.com - Published | Aaron Carter Days Away from Son's Birth, Name is a Nod to Michael JacksonAaron Carter is about to be a first-time father -- a baby that’s due any day now, and the kid's name will honor Aaron's relationship with Michael Jackson. The singer tells TMZ ... his fiancée,..TMZ.com - Published |
Michael Jackson Would've Supported Britney Spears Ending Conservatorship, Prince SaysBritney Spears has a new ally ... a Prince -- son of the late King of Pop. Prince Jackson says he knows his dad Michael would have "wholeheartedly" supported Britney's move to end her 13-year-long..TMZ.com - Published | Michael Jackson Passport Application Up for Sale for $75,000A rare piece of Michael Jackson history that highlights his globetrotting status as the King of Pop is hitting the open market, and could be an incredible conversation piece in your home ... if ya got..TMZ.com - Published |
UK sanctions Equatorial Guinea leader's son who bought Michael Jackson's crystal-studded glove The UK government has sanctioned the son of Equatorial Guinea's president for misappropriating millions and spending it on luxury mansions, private jets and a $275,000 (ÂŁ199,600) crystal-encrusted..Sky News - Published | Ex-Neverland Ranch Owner, Trump Ally Thomas Barrack ArrestedOne of Donald Trump's allies -- who also happened to scoop up Neverland Ranch after Michael Jackson lost it -- is facing federal charges for acting as an agent of a foreign government. Thomas Barrack..TMZ.com - Published |
Michael Jackson's Family Claims Martin Bashir Tricked MJ into DocumentaryMichael Jackson's family -- or at least some of them -- are outraged by the revelations about the BBC's Martin Bashir interview with Princess Diana, and they're reportedly considering legal action. In..TMZ.com - Published | Michael Jackson's UK publicist warned star against now-infamous Bashir interviewA former publicist for Michael Jackson has said he refused to allow Martin Bashir access to the star, adding he felt the journalist had an agenda.Sky News - Published |
SWV Will Use Michael Jackson Sample on 'Verzuz' Despite Potential BacklashThe ladies from SWV aren't backing down from playing their famous Michael Jackson sample in an upcoming "Verzuz" matchup ... telling us they wouldn't be there without him. Tamara "Taj" Johnson and..TMZ.com - Published | |
