A Michael Jackson Costume Will Make Your Halloween Quite a Thriller

Following his premature passing last year, Michael Jackson's group of fans continues to grow and grow. Legendary for his ground breaking dance techniques and distinctive clothing, there's simply no better personality or celebrity to copy than MJ this year! The following is a quick guideline for the various styles accessible for Michael Jackson costumes.

The Thriller Look

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Among the most well-known music videos ever, Thriller s really a concept that fits Halloween particularly well. Brimming with zombies and werewolves, there's an abundance of inspiration for anybody who wants to create a Halloween theme. The easy solution would be to dress up as Michael himself does in his music video, sporting his memorable red leather jacket and pants combination. You'll have to purchase these individually for grownups, or else you can select the recently introduced Thriller jacket for youngsters. After that, encourage your friends and family to dress up as werewolves and zombies and have a big group dance!

A Michael Jackson Costume Will Make Your Halloween Quite a Thriller

The Smooth Criminal Look

Brand new for this year is the Smooth Criminal outfit. Everybody will recall the actual video in which Michael has on the well-recognized white gangster suit and executes several dance movements which many of us can only imagine having the ability to accomplish! The Smooth Criminal kit is sold with a 1930s-style mobster jacket and pants, tie and arm band, along with the spats.The shirt and the hat are sold separately, and they're also available in the marketplace as officially licensed products. The hat is a matching white color, with a black hatband.

The Military Jacket

Not a soul can ever fail to remember Michael Jackson's legendary military jacket outfit, which he combined with ankle swinging pants as well as shimmering socks to highlight his amazing dance techniques. You can be certain that absolutely everyone will be able to figure out exactly who you're meant to be in this attire! The Michael Jackson costume kit includes the finely detailed military jacket along with gold embellishments. You'll be able to couple this together with additional add-ons which are offered individually, such as the glove, socks, hat and wig. You can purchase the military jacket either in black or red, in sizes for both grownups and youngsters.

Other Michael Jackson Classic Costume Looks

Generally, there really isn't any limitation as to which outfits you will be able to pick from anytime you're dressing up as Michael Jackson this year. Why not consider his all-black Bad look, or perhaps the black sequin jacket worn in the Billie Jean video?! The actual decision is really your own!

The Michael Jackson Wig and Other Accessories

No matter what outfit you decide on, you're going to have to get the the hair right. Michael's head of hair is best thought of as a distinctive curly black haircut, and the Michael Jackson Adult Curly Wig can certainly help give you the right look. You may also decide to use the recently created Michael Jackson Performance Kit, which consists of the wig, unique glove, hat and sunglasses.

And don't overlook the easily-recognized sparkle socks, but this official merchandise is available separately in child size only.

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Michael Jackson Remembered

The "king of pop" has left us! I am still in shock over today's events and I feel like I have lost yet another family member. The only thing that I can even remotely compare my feelings to, is the day that Jimi died, Sept. 18th, 1970 (a date that has been etched in my heart for 39 years now). And now June 25th, 2009 takes its place along side Sept. 18th, 1970. No matter what the press has said or may say..... and no matter what we choose to believe about Michael Jackson, there is no dispute about his extraordinary talent, artistry and his lonely but royal place in modern musical history. The whole world may not realize it yet, but the music world has just suffered its most tragic loss since the death of Jimi Hendrix. We have also lost the best "American ambassador" for WORLD PEACE, that we have ever had!

For those of you who have been following our blog, you may have seen our post at 8:54 this morning, that paid tribute to the honor and memory of the great guitarist, David Williams (who was Michael Jackson concert from Bucharest, Romania (a concert event that transcends every "live" performance ever seen in musical history). His Dangerous World Tour was undoubtedly the largest and most professional production that the world has seen to date. Michael Jackson gave us his all!

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Michael Jackson Remembered

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Killing Michael Jackson - Killer Drugs Disguised As Medicine

Michael Jackson's untimely death marks the fall of another megastar by medical drugs. The king of pop, Michael Jackson and the King of Rock, Elvis Presley were both killed by combining medical drugs for pain and stress. Today, a superstar's worst nightmare may be being cared for by a person licensed to prescribe killing medications.

Warning bells should be ringing again throughout Hollywood and entertainment capitals. Drug Rehabs for celebrities and TV shows haven't yet convinced drug users that drugs aren't safe to take, even if prescribed by personal physicians.

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How Drugs Kill
Let's keep things very simple. Most pain killing drugs designed to treat severe or chronic pain are also depressants. Many patients are also given a benzo or anti-anxiety drug or anti-depressant with drugs like Oxycontin, percocet, methadone, etc. Taking these drugs in combination with others can produce an increased physical depressant effect.

Killing Michael Jackson - Killer Drugs Disguised As Medicine

To depress means to slow or stop. Some vital functions which pain killers, benzo's and anti-depressants can slow or stop are:
breathing digestion / decrease appetite cognitive function / clear thinking cardiac function / heart beat sexual function

If you are noticing any of the above drug effects, be concerned. My clients tell me that when they inform their doctors of these effects their doctors often tell them not to worry about it or the doctor gives them additional medication. This is not sound medical advice. Drugs produce damaging effects. Pain killing, anti-anxiety or anti-depressant drugs tend to hide their damaging effects. If you feel unwell, be concerned.

Vital Drug Fact: combining even two drugs together can produce accelerated effects. If a person is also using cocaine, heroin, meth or alcohol the combined damaging effects often put them into the hospital or worse. Fact: the more drugs taken in combination, the greater the danger of unexpected harm.

Drugs don't and can't heal, cure or repair any body condition. Pain killing drugs prevent the person from perceiving the actual condition of their body or mind. Ignoring known dangers is like walking through a mine field with a blind fold and pretending you're safer now because the stress of seeing bombs is not there.

Had Jackson, Elvis, Monroe, Ledger or Smith, any of these superstars insisted on healing their actual issues through natural and holistic care and integrative medicine, the world would not be bereft of another celebrity.

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Michael Jackson's Top 5 Songs

Michael Jackson will never be the icon that he is without the songs. Beyond all the scandals, the controversies and the scars throughout the years, there is the music. In fact, all those negative stuff will be forgotten in a few decades but the songs will remain.

Really, it's all about the songs.

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So our 3D animation studio here in Mediafreaks has decided to list its top five favorite MJ songs. Out of all those singles, there are a few singles which will really stand out among the rest.

Michael Jackson's Top 5 Songs

1. Thriller

We jump to the most successful single out of the most successful album in the history of pop music. Yes, that's Thriller for you. What's not to love with a youthful Michael Jackson strutting it out with zombies?

Thriller is a supernatural at its core, best exemplified in the music video of the song which eventually made Michael Jackson into a household name. Thriller was released on January 23, 1984 for the Epic label.

But what made Michael epic in this video is this costume:

Beyond the yellow eyes, the creepy bass voiceover, the werecat transformation and the zombie production, this red jacket was more memorable to people. For any Michael Jackson impersonator, this jacket is a must-have.

2. Billie Jean

The single Thriller off the album of the same name was the third song to be released. The iconic song with the catchy bass line which propelled MJ into national consciousness was Billie Jean.

Remember this bass line:

MJ related that he thought of this bass line while inside his car. This just goes to show how catchy the bass line is. This is why lost in the shuffle of the song is the lyrics created by Michael Jackson.

Billie Jean, as MJ narrates, is a girl who claims that she has a son by her. No, there is no real Billie Jean but rather this character is a collection of female stalker experiences he went through together with his brothers, as early as the Jackson 5 days.

Billie Jean was released as the second single off the Thriller album on January 2, 1983 and at first, the producer Quincy Jones didn't want to include it because he thought it was weak especially the intro part. But MJ said this was the part which made him want to dance.

And the rest was history.

3. Black or White

Black or White was the first single off the album Dangerous in the 1990s. Talking of popular child star thanks to the Home Alone movie series. For us here in our 3D animation studio Mediafreaks, Black or White is revolutionary for introducing morphing animation in the end part of the song.

This was also a video which featured MJ's crotch grabbing so it's all fun to see. Also, the song is quite ironic in the face of MJ's transformation throughout the years from a black African-American into a white person.

4. Smooth Criminal

Of course, there are many music videos of Michael Jackson out there that it is difficult to choose. But we will select Smooth Criminal (from the album Bad, released in 1988) for its distinctive dance steps. Remember the anti-gravity lean where Michael seems to defy the laws of physics by leaning forward without losing balance.

This dance step was so creative that the anti-gravity lean had been applied for a patent!

This part of the list is a tribute as well to other dance music videos of MJ such as Don't Stop til You Get Enough and Rock With You. But through it all, Smooth Criminal still has the most recall.

5. Heal the World

We reserve this song for our last spot because MJ has been active throughout his life to promote social awareness to people everywhere. These songs such as We Are the World and the Earth Song have been active in spreading advocacies to people. But Heal the World, a cut from the 1991 Dangerous Album, is special because its melody is really the most soothing in my own preference.

Just to show how selfless this song is, this is one of the few songs which did not feature MJ in the music video. It was really touching to hear this song played in his funeral.

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Michael Jackson - Heal the World

Spiderman promoted the wisdom that with great power comes great responsibility. Makes sense really. To whom much is given, much is required. Michael Jackson is one of the best examples of this selflessness. During the height of his popularity in the 80s and 90s, MJ took advantage of his influence and reach in order to spread the word about different problems and advocacies of the world.

This is why we have songs such as Heal the World and We Are the World.

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We Are the World is a songwriting collaboration of Michael Jackson with Lionel Richie for charity and for spreading the word about the state of famine, hunger, drought, political instability and poverty in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa.

Michael Jackson - Heal the World

From a single dual collaboration, the production, written in 1985, became a superpower recording track featuring the heavy musical stars of that time. Here are the artists who participated with a distinct solo part:

     - Lionel Richie

     - Stevie Wonder

     - Paul Simon   

    - Kenny Rogers

    - James Ingram

    - Tina Turner

    - Billy Joel

    - Michael Jackson

    - Diana Ross

    - Dionne Warwick

    - Willie Nelson

    - Al Jarreau

    - Bruce Springsteen

    - Kenny Loggins

    - Steve Perry

    - Daryl Hall

   - Huey Lewis

    - Cyndi Lauper

    - Kim Carnes

   - Bob Dylan

    - Ray Charles 

That's a supernova right there. In fact, the single was so successful that it was able to raise about million for the relief operations against famine.

MJ didn't stop there. He had many social awareness songs but perhaps one of the most memorable is really Heal the World.

Together with We Are the World, Heal the World is one of the more visually captivating performances of Michael Jackson because it would often involve an elaborate production with many children doing a United Nations act in the stage - particularly during the halftime show of the Super bowl XXVII.

As a testament to the selflessness of Michael Jackson, the video of Heal the World is one of the rare videos which did not feature the likeness of MJ. Heal the World was released with the album Dangerous in 1991. Michael shared that he created this song while in the Giving Tree inside his Neverland Ranch.

While participating in an Internet chat with MJ in the year 2001, he admitted that Heal the World is the one song which he is most proud to have created because it has become an anthem for worthy causes throughout the years.

To make sure that MJ was not all words and no action, he formed the Heal the World foundation. This was a non-profit group for the protection of the welfare of under-privileged children.

Michael has been very active throughout his life in aiding other unprivileged people. He had forged special friendships with children with sicknesses, most notably the one whom he dedicated the song Gone Too Soon.

As it turned out Gone Too Soon was a fitting song for MJ himself.

During his funeral held recently in the Staples Center, the selflessness of Michael was honored with an ensemble performance of Heal the Worldand We Are the World last July 7, 2009. In old-school fashion, children wearing various cultural wardrobe were shown.

MJ has been successful in using his wide-reaching superstardom in order to communicate messages to the whole world that change is indeed possible. The initiative just has to come from one's self in order to start making progress. Michael was able to go beyond color, race, age and gender to show us that selflessness will always be remembered well.  

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Michael Jackson Tribute

July 7, 2009 - Tuesday
Michael Jackson Memorial

As Mariah Carey began to croon a heart felt rendition of Michael Jackson's "I'll be There" I felt a twinge and finally a tear, twelve days following the death of the inescapable icon. I immediately recalled the final show of the first season of "Karaoke Krazy" when my co-host and I sang that song as the final number.

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I remember why I chose that song over all others. It was because, as an entertainer, I felt there was no other choice. There are many reasons for this. I began singing when I was two and by the time I was able to see and comprehend television the Jackson Five was beginning to make history. I remember my mother telling me "Michael Jackson. And the children responded. But teaching took a back seat to the entertainment business for me because when its in your blood, in your bones, you can never really escape it, and because I eventually realized you really have to be Michael Jackson to change the thoughts and minds of a culture or cultures.

Michael Jackson Tribute

Michael Jackson's concert was the first I ever attended. His posters were on my wall. I remember waiting and waiting for the Billy Jean and Thriller video's that were to make history on the notoriously white oriented MTV. Every dance move Brenda and I choreographed had its roots in Michael's feet. Eventually, I acquired a manager and promoter who make me continually study Michael Jackson's moves. And even at 47, I still find myself moonwalking of pop. But he is what gave my life's work its successes. He is what made me understand the problems with poverty and disparity. And if you think about it, let's be honest, wouldn't it be nice to see EVERYONE try to better themselves by reaching for goals and being productive?

Try to understand the enormous responsibility that comes with such enormous fame and forgive the mistakes that even the smallest of us make. Remember the boy that sacrificed a childhood to bring the world together and make it a better place for everyone..."We are the World." Remember to dream, as Michael did. Remember the face of his distraught daughter at the memorial who said, "I love you daddy, you were the best daddy in the world. I am going to miss you so much." And remember to say to a friend, "I'll be there," for the man we all grew up with is gone...and it could happen you.

Thank you Michael Jackson. Your legacy continues. "Just Smile."

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Michael Jackson Vinyl

Since the heartbreaking of pop, Michael Jackson vinyl has risen in value with classic collections of Michael Jackson vinyl fetching large amounts of money between collectors and online auction sites such as eBay. Limited edition pressings, picture discs and still sealed editions of his albums are fast becoming highly collectible pieces of pop history. Whether or not you're an avid fan who's eager to own a sentimental keepsake or a hardened collector who's looking to obtain a vintage, collectors piece it's never been easier to search for your most wanted Michael Jackson vinyl albums, singles and promotional releases.

From his later work to his earliest Motown treasures, rare Jackson vinyl is something that's sure to give any fan or collector butterflies. Some of his most sought after pieces include releases that you would think would be easily obtained, albums such as his last release 'Invincible' is a highly collectible album on double LP if it remains sealed in its factory, shrink-wrapped covering. Mint condition stereo 1st pressings of his part original/part remix album 'Blood on the Dancefloor' are becoming a rare addition to any Michael Jackson vinyl collection.

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In addition to newer releases and factory sealed pressings, other collectible pieces of MJ vinyl are his picture discs and promotional releases. Some of the most valued pieces are picture disc versions of his 1991 album 'Dangerous' as well as a Pepsi endorsed promotional picture disc of his 'Bad' album, complete with "Pepsi Presents" rubber sticker attached to its outer sleeve. One of the nicest promotional collectibles is an uncut promotional picture disc test pressing of his 'Man in the Mirror' single which is becoming one of the rarest Michael Jackson vinyl collectables to date. These are just a small number of the extremely rare releases that were originally available to the UK record buying public that have since become exceptionally collectible pieces.

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The Spiritual Loss of Michael Jackson

So many throughout the world are in mourning the loss of the spiritually-gifted musical artist, entertainer and humanitarian, Michael Jackson. His extraordinary career, angelic voice and legacy, attempted to move the world in harmony for so many years. With his deep interest in world peace and unity, he embodied the human spirit of greatness. All over the world, across all continents and across all boundaries of race and prejudice, Michael Jackson was that bridge that aimed to unite all of humanity.
 
Spiritually, as human beings, it is understood that we are responsive, sentient and sentimental. We have certain feelings that accompany the loss of a loved one that we call grief and mourning. Because we are psychologically attached to another within our hearts and minds, there is the pain that is formed from the detachment of their passing. 
 
When someone moves on to physical death, initially there is a certain shock and disbelief of what has happened. There may be a tremendous sense of doubt and uncertainty that is rather overwhelming in facing what has happened. The denial of this shocking event is to be realized and not merely analyzed. We must learn to feel what is taking place within us without the slightest intent of changing or escaping the sorrow. Only then such emotional pain can dissolve without leaving any emotional scars. 
 
Psychologically, there are various ways to cope with such an event, but to cope is not compassion. Coping is a subtle form of managing the hurt instead of understanding its sting. When there is mere coping, we may feel a sense of relief that accompanies all the heartache and discontentment without resolution. But it is compassion that brings wholeness and health.
 
Spiritually, in such an event in ones life, it is an opportune time to discover so much about oneself. The pain that is created comes not from the person that is gone but from within ones own lack of understanding what death is. 
 
For our own well-being, we must understand the whole coming to terms with such sorrow. Not to accept it but to understand it. We must see how such grief comes into being and what brings it to an end. This means, it is vital to let the whole process of sorrow manifest within us. We must let however we feel be expressed without any intent of accepting, denying or justifying. Let not the slightest desire of moving away from the grief entertain ones thoughts so that there is no escape from the agony. Only then will you discover the total freedom from the depths of sorrow. 
 
The tragedy and the loss have to be understood in its fullest expression. Usually, talking with others who have gone through the same thing may offer a certain comfort. But comfort is but a temporary solution and not the understanding that frees the mind of all such suffering.   
 
In spirituality, it is suggested that we express ourselves however we feel is necessary. Whether it is to be still, cry or scream.   Their may be feelings of guilt and anger associated with the other person that may become a part of our dismay that compels us. With all the various things that arise within us, we must listen and fully experience the pain, sorrow and heartbreak.
 
As death is a part of life, there is nothing to accept or deny. It is a fact of life. Understand, we may grieve but we may not grieve forever. We may cry and even weep. But, knowing the root of such pain losses its hold on us as a thing that is really momentary. There is a certain freedom in understanding as long as we see that all things are temporary. 
 
Spiritually, we discover the importance of letting such feelings flow naturally and effortlessly. We learn the meaning of letting the anguish and the sorrow surface in its entirety so the pain may be understood in full. Through such understanding, the sorrow and the grief is extinguished and not suppressed in the unconscious. In truth, we are healed knowing that this too shall pass.
 
So, when we are completely free of all sorrow, we can live instead of just existing. In this intelligence, there is spiritual aliveness in which we discover we are beyond all sorrow and death. Seeing the truth of this, we become one with the earth and the whole universe. When the root of sorrow ends, we are filled with this universal love and joy beyond the heavens.

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The Spiritual Loss of Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson's Death - How to Leave Your Own Legacy Behind

Michael Jackson's life was cut short at the age of 50. Many thought (hoped) that he would live forever. Michael Jackson was a big part of many of our lives and it really is a big loss to thousands of people. Michael Jackson's death
taught us two things. One, that life is short and two, that we have the ability to make our dreams come true.

Michael Jackson certainly made his dreams come true and he will be remembered forever by thousands of fans. Michael Jackson's death also made thousands of people come to realize that they are not living their dream and that time is running out. Why don't you take this valuable lesson today and start to change your life for the better? If you take Michael Jacksons death, what will be remembered of him? All the good and none of the bad. All the great things he has done and none of the little things. Take Michael Jacksons death and use that to start to change your life today. What are you busy with? What will people remember when your time has come? Have you lived your dream? Have you spent the time with your family that you owed to them through the course of your life or did you chase wind most of your life?

Michael Jackson's death should have a positive impact on thousands including you. Start today. Take control of your life, spend time with your family and friends. Build up broken relationships and start over. Are you in the right working environment? Have you explored other opportunities? Have you tried online business opportunities? Do some research on the internet today and find that opportunity, start with it today and live your dreams, leave a legacy to your family and friends as Michael Jackson did to the world.

Michael Jackson - The Good Die Young - What the Media Did Not Tell You!

I write this article from my heart, through tiredness and despair at humanity, not only for Michael Jackson but others like Princess Diana and other celebrities, the press builds them up and then breaks them down and when they break them down they go all the way.

Michael Jackson was not weird, he suffered irreversible tragedies and trial by media. The media never ever printed the whole true facts about his court case, if they had most of us would have come to our own conclusions about his innocence.

He lived for the children, many do not know what this man was about and I want to share some stories about Michael Jackson that are unknown to so many. He visited as many children's hospitals, charities and orphanages as he did concerts and tours, the media in Michael's own words never printed this because it was happy news. He would arrive with huge boxes of toys for the poorly children laying in hospitals and sit by their side chatting and signing autographs for them.

During one hospital visit he was to meet a little baby boy he called Farkus, the little boy was very poorly and green in the face, he asked the nurse what was wrong with the child, the nurse explained that the baby boy needed a new liver and was dying. Michael Jackson said he was not going to let this sweet sweet angel die, with this he kept his promise, he travelled the world to find a liver, eventually he did find one and this little boy was saved from death by Michael Jackson., to this day the little boy lives on.

We only have to look at Martin Bashir and how he painted Michael Jackson in his interview, which was edited to show Michael in a very bad light, when another video appeared showing the full interviews it was clear to see the dishonesty, lies and deceit all for money! This is a man that he let in to his life and home giving his trust, sadly this was a mistake as Martin Bashir sold him out, he edited the interviews to show Michael Jackson in a very poor light, on my blog you will find the revealing interviews pointing where the lies are.

He opened up his heart and his home to children, who were either very poorly or under privileged, his world was children when he was with them he was happy and at peace. Everything Michael provided for them at Netherland was free and he saw they had a fantastic time with happy memories.

Sadly as it is in life there were a few minority who decided that they would tear this down and break his heart, I do not believe he was ever guilty of anything other than a tragic child hood and loving children, listen to his music much of it written himself, it's all about healing the world making it a better place, about starving children, the man in the mirror, speechless which is a record I hadn't heard before now but fell in love with it. I despair at humanity when I look at his work with children, he wore his heart on his sleeve and this was the beginning of his downfall. He even took time away from his career to help the family and the boys recovery.

Why oh why do the press destroy the good things we have in life, how many other people have saved a child's life in this way, how can this not make front page news?

He had no one to trust, no one to talk to, someone always wanted something from him (normally money), when he spent time with children he felt they didn't judge, sadly it was one of those children who contributed to his downfall, the child admitted to police in the end that he had lied, but it was too late the damage was done and Michael Jackson was tainted forever. The court cases soaked up much of his money, making it hard to keep up the payments on Neverland that he had built and left so many children with treasured memories.

Please take a look at my tribute blog where I have posted only good things about Michael Jackson which I feel he deserved to be remembered for not rumour and speculation.

Michael Jackson Wii Game Review

If you are looking for a Michael Jackson Wii review then look no further, you will find it right here. There are a lot of cool things about this dance game that you are sure to love once you know what the key features are. Whether you are someone who enjoys breaking out the video games in the middle of a party or you just want to have something fun to do with your family at home, this is definitely the game that you want to check out. Here are some of the things that people everywhere are talking about.

One thing that people are happy about when it comes to Michael Jackson: The Experience is the controller is all you need to be able to play the game. With most of the dancing games that are available for the Wii there is extra equipment required to be able to play. This means that you have to spend more money to be able to play.

This game is playable with up to 4 players so if you have 4 Wii remotes then everyone will be able to hook up and play together. Again, there is nothing special needed to play this game. All you have to bring is a controller and the willingness to have a good time.

Something else that people love about this game is how easy it is to follow along with on the screen. Michael Jackson has some rather complicated dance moves that you will be learning in this video game, but it is easy to follow along on the screen and the controller does a great job of picking up the movements that you make.

There are 26 chart topping hits that are available to sing and dance to on the Michael Jackson video game. That means you will be able to have hours of fun going through and learning the dance moves for each of the songs on the game. Then, once you are finished, you will be able to do it all again, or you can challenge a friend to a dance off if your friend is up to it.

This review of the Michael Jackson game for Wii is not the only features available. There are a ton of other things that you will be able to do on this game and loads of fun that are waiting for you to have. Make sure that you take a look at the other features that are available so that you will be able to know that this is the best dance game for Wii.

The Memorabilia Of Michael Jackson #1 1958-1978

1958

August 29

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana

1969

October

The Jackson 5's first single "I Want You Back" was released by the Motown Record and sold 2 million copies within six weeks.

December 4

The Jackson 5 appeared in the United States trump card TV host Ed Sullivan 's programme.

December 18

The first album, "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5" was released and finally appeared on the 5th.

1970

January 31

In the four The Jackson 5's singles which boarded the singles chart , "I Want You Back" was the first hit the top.

April 25

"ABC" boarded first, and sold 2 million in three weeks.

May 8

The Jackson 5's second album, "ABC" was released.

May 19

The Jackson 5's first concert was held in Los Angeles Plaza. The audience was 18,000, a total income of $100,000.

June 27

"The Love You Save" boarded the top.

September 15

The Jackson 5's " 'Third Album" was released.

October 9

The Jackson 5 began their first national tour.

October 17

"I'll Be There" boarded first, and the Jackson 5 became the groups whose had the first four consecutive albums boarded the top.

1971

April 18

The Jackson 5 appear in the Diana Ross's first personal special program.

June

The Jackson 5 began their second tour. "the Commodores" made an opening performances for The Jackson 5

September 7

The Jackson 5's " Goin' Back to Indiana " was released.

September 11

The Jackson 5 's cartoon series broadcast on ABC television.

September 19

"Goin 'Back To Indiana" broadcast, which was the first TV series of them broadcast on ABC.

October 7

Michael Jackson's first personal single "Got To Be There" was released. At that time,he and the Jackson 5 had eighth scored the first 40 list, including the four consecutive singles champion.

1972

January 18

The Jackson 5 attended the first annual Martin Luther King memorial concert in Atlanta.

January 24

Michael Jackson's first solo album "Got To Be There" was released.

August 4

Michael Jackson's album "Ben" was released.

August 5

The single"Ben" boarded the top,and it became Michael's first individual champion single .

November

In the first European tour, the Jackson 5 were invited to perform for the Queen.

1973

April 13

Michael Jackson's album "Music & Me" was released.

Money Lessons From Michael Jackson

Following the sudden passing of pop superstar Michael Jackson, many people around the world are reminiscing about his music and mystique. However, as a financial advisor, I can't help but focus my attention on Michael Jackson's finances.

As the stories about his financial situation come to light, it appears that Jackson had serious money problems. Despite a lifetime of achievement, Jackson's final curtain call revealed foreclosures, failed ventures and financial chaos. At the end of the day, the 'king of pop' was just another person who suffered the consequences of ignoring the principles of money success.

After coaching hundreds of clients, I have discovered that whether you earn millions of dollars or minimum wages, once you break the rules that govern money, you're going to pay a heavy price. Here are some of the lessons that have been highlighted in the Michael Jackson saga:

No Matter How Much You Make, You Can't Spend More Than You Earn

If I earned a hundred dollars every time I heard someone sincerely say, "If I got a million dollars today, I'd never be broke again," I would be well on the way to creating a similar fortune for myself. The reality is that many people show an amazing propensity to increase their spending in excess of their income.

Unfortunately, Jackson was no different. Although his musical genius made him millions - his 1982 hit album Thriller is still the world's best-selling album of all time - Jackson lived an excessive lifestyle that usurped his earning power. In a 2003 court case, it was revealed that Jackson was spending US$20 million to US$30 million more each year than he earned. (Take comfort if you're only $10,000 over budget every month!)

Living within your means is a simple principle that is perfectly expressed by this ditty, "If your outgo is greater than your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall."

You Can't Borrow Your Way Out Of Financial Difficulties

Financing a budget shortfall by borrowing is a perfect blueprint for financial disaster. The only way to cure this common consumption problem is to trim unnecessary spending and/or earn more to pay your bills. Borrowing to make ends meet will only increase your monthly obligations and your money distress.

Lavish lifestyles, pricey properties and costly court cases all reportedly contributed to Jackson's money problems. In an attempt to rebalance his financial position, Jackson used his assets to secure loans totalling US$200 million from the Bank of America.

Repaying this loan probably created more cash flow problems, as Jackson also had to turn to wealthy friends to bail him out.

Two money principles that can help you to manage debt are: never borrow to finance your lifestyle, and if you're in debt, you can't borrow your way out of it.

Don't Leave Your Family In Confusion When You Die

As reports continue to roll in about the circumstances surrounding Jackson's death, it appears that there is uncertainty about his final wishes. The Jackson family lawyer has commented that there were stories about the existence of a will, "but none has been presented to the family at this time".

Amid speculations that it could be a lengthy and complex process to settle Jackson's estate, there is hope that he had the foresight to set up a trust that would help to cushion his beneficiaries from having to pay out millions in probate fees.

It's never too early for you to institute this important financial rule: make proper provisions while you are alive to take care of your family and assets when you die.

Passive Income Keeps Paying Even When You Stop Working

The Jackson drama isn't all bad news. Thanks to his incredible talent and prolific production of great music, Jackson's income will only increase after his death. Already, the entertainer's untimely demise has led to record-breaking sales of his albums and music videos. Jackson "may be worth more dead than alive," opined Jerry Reisman, general counsel for the recording studio in which Thriller was produced.

Although most of us will never attain Jackson's earning ability, this scenario is a perfect example of the power of passive income. If you really want to be wealthy, you have to create opportunities to earn money even when you are not physically working. Some options include: royalties from music or book sales, Internet sales, network marketing, and franchising a business idea.

You Really Can't Have It All

Although he had fortune and fame at his fingertips, Jackson was reportedly a lonely, isolated man. Some people believe that getting more money will solve all their problems; we can see that didn't work for Jackson. Despite all his wealth, he never seemed to achieve true happiness.

Remember these principles: there is more to financial success than just the accumulation of wealth; your money should help to enrich your life and that of others; and when your time on earth comes to an end, you can't carry it with you.

Copyright © 2009 Cherryl Hanson Simpson.

Michael Jackson - Money, Myth and the Mainstream Media

News media accounts that Michael Jackson was "debt-ridden", without providing further explanation, gave the impression that the king of pop's financial situation was something the general public could identify with or readily understand.
 
But far from it. Jackson's so-called "massive debt" was something that hardly any of us will ever be fortunate enough to experience. I dare say most in the general public have never heard of Jackson's category of indebtedness, better known by some as "acquisition debt".
 
Acquisition debt involves multi-million dollar purchases of ventures where a significant percentage of the purchase price is financed through "leverage" borrowing. The assets of the acquired company are used as collateral for the borrowed capital.
 
When Northern Songs - a music catalog holding thousand of songs, including the Beatles' back catalog - was put up for sale, Jackson took immediate interest in the catalog. He was warned that he would face strong competition. "I don't care. I want those songs," Jackson said to his entertainment attorney John G Branca. "Get me those songs, Branca."
 
Jackson eventually beat the rest of the competition, including Paul McCartney, in negotiations for the Northern Songs catalog, which lasted 10 months. He evenually purchased the catalog for $47.5 million.
 
Jackson used equity in his own catalog, MIJAC, along with the acquired assets from Northern Songs for loan qualification, with the newly acquired assets structured for equity to flow towards servicing the debt.
 
In 1995, Jackson merged his Northern Songs catalog with Sony's publishing division creating Sony/ATV Music Publishing. This deal gave Jackson half ownership in Northern Songs as well as half ownership in Sony/ATV.  It also included distribution rights to thousands of more songs. With the merger, Sony/ATV became the third largest music publishing venture in the world. Both Jackson and the Sony people were equal partners and vowed to become the world's largest catalog.
 
Late in 2001, Jackson and Sony acquired Tony Martin's Baby Mae Music catalog of 600 songs.
 
In July 2002, they bought country music publisher Acuff-Rose for $157 million. The venture included publishing rights to 55,000 songs.
 
And in November 2007, Jackson and Sony bought Famous Music LLC from Viacom. This deal gave the king of pop rights to songs by Eminem (a C-rated entertainer who once made light of him), Shakira and Beck, among others. The venture included the assumption of a $30 million debt. They purchased the business for $370 million.
 
Bottom line. If Jackson was debt ridden, it makes more sense to believe his indebtedness of "$500,000,000" resulted from acquiring multi-million dollar ventures, and not, as media myth makers would have it, "lavish spending."

Is Michael Jackson's Death A Hoax?

The influence of P.T. Barnum.

In the 1980s, Michael Jackson lays hands on a biography that will forever change his life: that of Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891).

Barnum, a genius promoter and circus owner, is said to have been the first show-business millionaire, and a master hoaxer. For example, he promoted Joice Heth, a wrinkled woman said to be 161 years old. Michael devours this biography, and distributes copies among his inner circle, declaring, "I want my career to be the greatest show on earth." ("Greatest show on earth," is a gimmick that was used to promote the Barnum and Bailey circus.)

One hundred years after Barnum's death, his face is featured on the Dangerous (1991) album cover, (Barnum is the man in black).

Launching rumors, using the media as a megaphone, increasing pressure, issuing denials... Michael Jackson, thrilled by this role of great hoaxer, appropriates these techniques, for example with the oxygen chamber hoax. But what could be the ultimate hoax? What about...coming back from the grave? Somebody did that before.

Monsieur Mangin, The French Humbug

Around 1850, Monsieur Mangin was a French maker of blacklead pencils. He lived in poverty above his small shop in the rue de Rivoli.

Then one day he had an idea. He would drive for a while around central Paris in an ornate carriage. He would stop in a crowded street, dressed in unusal royal garb, and a servant would hand him four portraits of himself which he hung on the side of the coach. He would also deliver a flamboyant speech, where he would introduce himself as "The great charlatan of France".

This was only a start...

P.T. Barnum met Mangin in Paris and was delighted by his methods. At the end of their meeting, Mangin told Barnum that he was planning "a grand humbug", which shall double the sale of his pencils.
A few weeks afterwards, Barnum read in the Paris newspapers that Mangin had died, and assumed that the secret plan had died with him.

Six month later, Mangin surfaced in Paris, performing exactly the same ritual drive. His « death » had quadrupled the sale of his pencil. Mangin had spent six months in the country.

So, is Michael Jackson's death a hoax?

There is a huge difference between Paris in the 1850's and Los Angeles in the present days. How could a larger than life figure like Michael Jackson just vanish? A body was autopsied. Police officials were there. Let's face it, the king of pop is dead.

As an artist, Michael Jackson had nothing more to prove, but he wanted to give more. His sudden death is like a broken promise, like Elvis Presley's death was.

And Elvis too, is said to be alive...

The Living Success of a Legend - Michael Jackson

Just some minutes ago, Yahoo news said that Jackson Michael is dead and l was really surprised. Everybody will agree with me that, he was the most popular singer in the world as far as Hip-Pop is concerned. Even, he was often called the "king of pop". Many people will be shocked about his death and more will get sick, because of his death. Now, the question is "Is Michael Jackson a living success?

To answer this sensitive question, one needs to consider many factors such as, skills, popularity, social and family backgrounds and his art works.

He was acclaimed the most talented singer of this generation before he died. The mere selling one of his albums, Thriller, over 50 million copies were sold and a total of 750 million copies of his albums in his lifetime. This best-selling album further confirms his most popularity around the world. On his social background, he was described as the most social person around the world right from his childhood. The super stardom he possessed always separated him from others. Similarly, his family background is something that is good to be emulated. He came out from a singing family and as a result of that, his mastering of musical skills increased over the years. Finally, his song always speak out in-behalf of him.

From the above, we can learn a lot of things about a living success and they are as follows:

Talent: Talent / skill is inseparable with success. The more one works on his gift/talent/skill/potential the more greater his success will become over a period of time.

Consistency: This is one of the great attributes of success. To be consistent over a period of time shows that one can really scale-through any situations as far as success is concerned.

Background: This very important trait of a particular person entails his characters,relationships with family and friendships. It is on the basis of characters that success is founded.

Michael Jackson is a living success of all times.

The Michael Jackson Comeback

Rumors of tours, new CDs, and reality shows --- all involving Michael Jackson - abound. What is the truth?

It's a good bet that no one except Jackson himself knows the specifics of what projects he fancies, what timetables he will set for upcoming musical or theatrical releases. Jackson insiders said that floating "trial balloons" about various projects is a method Jackson often employs to test the waters of public acceptance. Could be.

All that is known right now is that a host of musicians - from will I am of the Black Eyed Peas to pianist extraordinaire John Legend -- have stated they have worked with Jackson on music they expect him to soon release. But do these statements hold any clues to what is to come? Probably not -- A host of artists also reported various experiences working with Jackson on a single to benefit Katrina survivors - and that has yet to materialize.

It's also known that Jackson family members have seemingly gone out of their way in the past few months - almost since Jackson emerged from his self-imposed exile in Bahrain - to claim knowledge of his musical plans and his consideration of a Jackson family reunion show. Are clues contained within those statements? Again, probably not. Almost as soon as many of those statements are made, Jackson's publicist denies them. Other statements hang in the air, their own trial balloons.

What is clear is that Jackson's fan base seems stronger than ever. Consider the turn out of fans in Japan - many from the western world - who paid 1721 GBP ($3400 US) to spend 30 seconds with him. Turn your attention to the dozens of Jackson fan boards that set off a hurricane of postings whenever a new rumor circulates. Read the accounts by musical heavyweights who aren't Jackson collaborators - Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Amerie - who speak reverently of the king of pop and excitedly about his next musical project.

Jackson is Rocky up against a formidable component, the Little Drummer Boy who's lost his way, the shamed Prince who holds his head high despite public humiliation. In a way, the expectations for Jackson's success have never been higher. Little wonder Jackson is seemingly taking his time releasing his new music.

Volumes have been written about Jackson's musical accomplishments, which most note are second to none or at least very few. Just as the magicians whom he so admires, Jackson has musically pulled off a host of musical and cinematic magic tricks to the surprise and delight of his audiences.

But like most magicians, Jackson had assistance. His most-heralded past musical accomplishments also involved a host of heavy-weight collaborators - Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie spring immediately to mind.

Many are concerned that this time out, Jackson seems to be alone. Yes, there are others on the metaphorical stage, but they are magicians in their own rights, with their own unique acts. Some fear that the result will be a mishmash of sounds - devoid of Jackson's unique signature. That would be a shame. If there's one thing that Jackson delivered - time and time again - is his own clear musical sound.

But while rumors abound, it's important to remember that Jackson has faced such challenges before. Harkening back to his childhood, Jackson took stands against his own father and brothers who tried to impose certain styles upon him. His opinion prevailed and their success soared.

The bottom line is that the truth is likely not the rumors and trial balloons that float about. The truth is that Jackson has had a remarkable 40-plus year career with nary a musical misstep, because he runs his own show. Fans may best be advised to hold onto their patience a bit longer, and see what the magician pulls out of his creative hat. My guess--it'll be his most amazing feat ever.

Micheal Jackson Halloween Costume

Halloween is a great festive time of the year. It is a time for Friends and family to get together and go trick or treating. As a child, trick or treating is very fun to do. You have a great time going to people's houses and getting candy from them. We all remember the time when we used to get in trouble from our parents for eating too much candy. We all remember the fun sensation in decorating our houses and carving the pumpkins.

Dressing up on Halloween is as important as eating candy or decorating your house. It is the only time of the year that we dress up so scary. Everyone looks forward to it. We always want to wear the best costumes and make them are scary as possible. With Halloween Coming up, Michael Jackson costumes are great to impress your friends with your new moonwalk. There are many creative and unique costumes, but the best one this year is the Michael Jackson Thriller Costume.

After the tragical death of the legendary moonwalker and break dancer everyone should pay tribute to Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson Costumes will be the bomb this year, Get yours now! The king of pop costume includes a ruby red jacket, and matching pants.

Get the sequined glove and you can be the king of pop himself!!

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes are selling out quickly all over the internet, so don't be late and order yours now!

This year have the best costume on the block and make your neighbors envy you! This year become a creature tonight in this thrilling costume.

Michael Jackson Article Ideas

As many of you, I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news that Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest . While I was watching the massive news coverage of Jackson's, his career, and his death on CNN and several other news outlets, I realized that this is a great opportunity for those of you who write on pop culture, society, news, or celebrity articles to get a surge of traffic while paying tribute to a legendary music icon.

I did some quick research and the month prior to his death,  24,900,000 people searched globally on Google for "Michael Jackson". That's just one month, and of course that was a month before his death. So just imagine what's going on now - this month the numbers will probably triple.

Now while you may not be able to rank in the search engines for Jackson's name, there are literally dozens if not hundreds of long-tail MJ keyword phrases that you could absolutely rank for if you get writing like yesterday!

Need a few ideas?

Here's a few writing prompts...

The first time I heard a Michael Jackson record I was...
I bought my first (Jackson's name) album...
(Jackson's name) was an inspiration to my  life because...
(Jackson's name) was a great example of...
What we can learn from (Jackson's name) life is...
What we should remember about (Jackson's name) is...

I call this type of article marketing writing "magic-bullet articles". While you couldn't nor shouldn't write magic-bullet articles everyday, they are perfect for driving a huge surge of traffic to your site as long as the topic makes sense for your market.

Magic bullet articles are ones written with some sort of current event or celebrity tie-in. When done properly, these types of keyword rich articles will bring you massive amounts of traffic in a short-period of time. And while they are not necessarily "evergreen" traffic sources, it is great to have an arsenal of these types of articles in your article marketing campaign.

Michael Jackson Dies June 25, 2009

The news of Michael Jackson dying on June 25, 2009 has stunned the nation. The calls, text messages, emails, tweets and conversations began to spread across the world as the shocking news was relayed of Michael's untimely death. Michael Jackson born August 29, 1958 was in his Los Angeles home at the time when the paramedics were called. Michael was not feeling well the day before and his doctor had even been out to check on him. The next day Michael was found not breathing and paramedics unfortunately could not revive him. It is believed he has died of cardiac arrest. Michael was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm. He leaves behind his daughter Paris and son Prince, parents Katherine and Joe, and siblings Marlon, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, Randy, Janet, Latoya and Rebbie.

Michael was preparing to do 50 shows at a London arena slated to begin July 13th.

His music career began to flourish in 1972 when he took center stage amongst his brothers who formed the group The Jackson 5. At his young age he was recognized for his natural ability to sing and dance .

Michael had an acting roll as a Scarecrow in the 1978 R&B musical "The Wiz", which was an African American version of "The Wizard of Oz" which also featured stars like Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Nipsy Russell, and Richard Pryor .

Over the decades Michael has touched the hearts of many fans with his multitude of hits.

"Thriller" his album of 1982 blew the charts out of the water with an impressive 37 weeks at No. 1, selling over a million copies a week. Worldwide the album has sold over 50 million copies.

Michael was known for his rather fascinating and strange lifestyle at his Neverland ranch and his style of a one-handed shiny glove and zippered leather or glittery jackets . People have questioned his numerous plastic surgeries, drastic change in skin color, and the accusations of child molestation.

Michael's upbringing was not one of a happy childhood. Michael openly expressed on Oprah, the physical and mental abuse he suffered from his father. The very presence of his father made Michael ill and has caused him a lifetime of emotional trauma. He tried to re-live his youth through his Neverland ranch, and by being in the presence of children and animals, for acceptance and comfort.

Fans across the world idolize Michael Jackson, often imitating his style and moves (the famous backward gliding moonwalk) . His songs, "Thriller", "Bad", "Beat It" and so many more are still hot sellers nationwide. His unique style and artistic talent can never be duplicated.

The king of pop will be truly missed.

Michael Jackson's Legacy?

Michael Jackson's death on June 25, 2009 was a huge shock to his fans, but also to his detractors. The world was reacquainted with the Michael Jackson of old and we were reminded of his talent, his music and the millions of fans around the world.

But even though his death resulted in accolades and waves of shock internationally, there were some that refused to sympathize with a man whom they say had questionable record with young children and displayed bizarre behavior towards the end of his life.

So what was Michael Jackson's legacy when he died? Was it the impenetrable footprint that he left on the music world? Or was it the images of him dangling his children off a balcony and the unresolved conduct with young kids?

Many would argue that it is his music that people will remember for years to come. Not his bizarre behavior in the latter stages of his life. He will be remembered as the king of pop and not "Wacko Jacko". And the millions of people that mourned his death, the thousands of tributes and the record breaking sales of the much anticipated movie "This Is It" seem to support this.

When the news of his death was reported, it caused websites to crash from user overload. Popular sites like Twitter, AOL and Wikipedia reported such huge surges of traffic that their websites crashed. AOL said it was a "seminal moment in Internet history" and that "We've never seen anything like it in terms or scope or depth".

The sales of Michael Jackson's records increased eighty-fold after his death. Amazon sold out of all of Michael Jackson's CDs and the Jackson 5's CDs within minutes of the news of his death breaking. This demand surpassed the demand when Elvis Presley and John Lennon died.

Thriller climbed to the number one spot on the American iTunes chart while another 19 albums reentered the Top 40. Michael Jackson had 34 singles in the top 100 singles chart, 4 of them in the top 10.

By August 3 2009, he had sold 2 million records and spent six consecutive weeks atop the album chart. His solo albums sold 800,000 copies in the first full week after his death, and 1.1 million copies in the following week of his memorial service. His memorial service held in the Staples Centre was shown around the world and was said to have been watched by over 1 billion people.

So even though people may argue over whether Michael Jackson should be honored and remembered as the king of pop in his death, the millions of fans and records sold cannot be disputed. Though he may have left a questionable legacy from a personal and a financial viewpoint, his musical talents and marketing genius is undisputed.

Perhaps the greatest tribute that he had ever had was from Michael Jackson's 11 year old daughter Paris who broke down as she told the crowd at his memorial: "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine ..." Fittingly, Marlon Jackson said at the memorial, "Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone."

Michael Jackson, rightfully the King of Pop, may you rest in peace.

Michael Jackson's Last Words

In what many are calling a modern-day miracle, websites devoted to Michael-mania are reporting that a large number of his avid fans received a text message from the Gloved One at the instant that his soul departed this mortal realm.

The message consisted of a single word: "Love."

While skeptics were quick to cry "Hoax," true believers beg to differ. All of the posts occurred at exactly the same time, not over an extended period, as is usually the case in typical viral spam attacks. Furthermore, according to authorities, they originated from an I.P. address that does not even exist.

What cannot be denied is that M.J.'s death has had a profound effect on the world, as different races, different colors, different creeds all marched arm-in-arm, marking the passing of the legendary icon. Church attendance over the weekend was up dramatically, with many services filled to capacity for the first time in recent memory.

Also, police departments reported a sharp drop in 911 calls, as incidents of violence, homicide, and domestic abuse experienced a significant reduction while the world's attention was focused like a laser beam on the greatest entertainer to ever grace the planet.

Michael Jackson, the author of "We Are The World," the musical genius who wanted nothing more than for everyone to live in harmony, has finally attained the peace he was never able to find in life.

The undisputed king of pop, who brought so much pleasure to countless billions, has now joined the Heavenly choir. He was last seen moon-walking through the Pearly Gates, on his way to his eternal reward.

Rest In Peace, Michael. You will be sadly missed.

Did Our Society Kill Michael Jackson; Yes, Shame on Us All!

One of the greatest performers and recording artists of our time has died, Michael Jackson. He sold more records and made more friends in more countries than anyone else in the world. It is wonderful to know that he came from the United States and he was able to do all this. Michael Jackson was great at what he did and he was different, but because he was a different our society attacked him.

It's interesting that we attacked Michael Jackson's character in the way we did. You see, he and his music stood for everything that is great about America and he brought so much to so many people. Did our Society kill Michael Jackson? I believe we did; "Shame on us all!" I hope we are all proud of ourselves. This artist was going on a 50 country tour, and was only 50 years old. We all treated him so badly, in such a pathetic display.

We destroyed his will to live, but why; because he was different? One thing that many people don't understand, but perhaps now is a good time to discuss it; is that socialism destroys the individual, for it is the mass mob that rules. Why do we destroy these great people that we produce in our nation? If you think about it and this is a good time to reflect; it is rather disparaging, disgusting and despicable how we treat people.

Our media loves to build people up and then burn them down. We seem to love to call people's moral character into question through personal attacks and our media finds joy in dishing out dirty laundry and showering us with innuendos as if there's no victim. I am quite upset at society for killing Michael Jackson. Although I was not one of the people making fun of tearing down this great artist, I am a member of the society, so therefore I suppose it is my fault to for not trying to stop all of you.

Michael I'm sorry, thank you for all you have given the world, I won't forget you.

Michael Jackson Thriller Costume

When we're talking about Michael Jackson, the famous king of pop (may he rest in peace), there are many things that are undeniable about his career. His amazing talent spanned across many areas of performance, but most notably were his contributions to musical technique, dance, and style. Each one of these could have novels written about them, so for this article, we're going to focus in our magnifying glass on the king of pop's style, and even more narrowly, the Michael Jackson Thriller Costume.

What we have to remember is that everything about the music video for Thriller was entirely thought out. MJ wore two different costumes, one of which was done up in a couple of different ways. All of the costumes shared a similar color palette -- which is to say, that whatever one we're looking at, the Michael Jackson thriller costume was primarily red.

Why was this? Well, in addition to the fact that Michael looks pretty snazzy in red, there are a couple other major things. First of all, the color red is classic to the horror genre. Since Thriller was a mock recreation of the entire horror genre, this is one of the more major reasons. In addition, though, the Michael Jackson thriller costume being red served the purpose to distinguishing MJ from the rest of the zombies in the music video. With the low lighting, minor fog effects, and the amount of make-up that they put on him, the red costume allowed him to be seen throughout the video.

Another significant thing about the costume is the exact way it's styled. Some may think that these things are just for style, and were choices from a completely fashion point of view. Though this had a major contributing factor, it's not the only thing. You'll notice in the video that for the Michael Jackson thriller costume that's used to dance in, Michael's pants are tight yet flexible, and his jacket is a relaxed fit. This music video had some of the most advanced and revolutionary dance techniques ever to be used, and he needed clothing that allowed him to complete these difficult moves without any interference.

With how many difficult and fast steps there are, having loose pants would have been an interference. Similarly, the loose jacket of his costume allowed for the full range of motions needed for moves that fully involved the arms. These dance moves, even more than the makeup, gave the sensation that Michael Jackson was "undead." The jerky movements, only magnified by the sunken face and bulging eyes, create a very real "thriller" sensation.

Now, with Halloween approaching, a lot of people are wanting to pay homage to the King of Pop. With it being Halloween, the Thriller costume seems to the most appropriate to many. A few words to advice to all the Thriller hopefuls out there, though! First, if you're going to get the outfit and you're not as fit as Michael was, then don't wear the tight pants! (We don't want to see that, trust me.) Second, if you're going to do it, you've got to learn the dance as a tribute.

In Memory of Michael Jackson : the King of Pop

Michael Joseph Jackson (born 29th August 1958) was a gifted child, a born entertainer. He started his career with his elder brothers and was managed by his father, They were known as The Jackson 5. Even though this group was doing well, All eyes were on the little child in the front.

He started his solo career and started his journey to Success, he was the first African-American to have such a great fan following and in his late teens he was known and loved all over the world by millions.

Off the wall, Bad and Thriller are some of his record breaking albums that sold millions around the world and making him appear in the Guinness World Records as "The Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"!! His achievements include 13 Grammy's, 13 singles that have been on the charts for years.

Michael Jackson was in the eyes of billions having a great deal of fortune and fame, eventually he had to pay a price by being exploited by the Media. Michael as a young teen was teased about his the size of his nose which caused him to go under knife the 1st time, over the years he went through many surgery's.

Starting from a cute Black American who won the hearts of billions around the world had transformed himself into a white man. No one knows why he went through this, what made him do it to himself, People still say if kept his natural looks he would be the Greatest Entertainer of all time. Fact remains besides this conversion he still remains one of the Greatest.

Michael Jackson's down fall came when he was charged of Molesting young children, the Media made his Life a living Hell even though was proved innocent the media had destroyed his Image, in front of the Public. Even though Michael Jackson was still loved by billions he could not recover from the damage the Media had done.

His dancing and singing skills have been unique and has inspired many of today's entertainers. Over the years Michael Jackson had been involved in many charities and helped millions. Sadly he is no longer with us (a huge loss for the Entertainment Industry) One thing is for sure he will not be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever!

"Heal The World

Make It A Better Place

For You And For Me

And The Entire Human Race

There Are People Dying

If You Care Enough

For The Living

Make A Better Place

For You And For Me"
- Michael Jackson " THE king of pop"

He will live in our hearts forever. May his Soul rest in peace

Till next time

The Memorabilia Of Michael Jackson #2 1979-1984

1979

January 22

The Jacksons began another world tour to promote their "Destiny" album. The world tour was from Bremen, then France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Kenya, the United Kingdom and the United States.

July

Mayor Tom Bradley announced that to celebrate "Jackson Day" ,for their golden and platinum album sales of the album's success.

July 28

The first single "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" of "Off The Wall" was released

August

Album "Off The Wall" was released, which produced four Top 10 hits

October

The Jacksons began a new world tour for the title "Destiny". First stop was New Orleans. In that two years, they could be found in the 80 cities.

October13

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" boarded the U.S. singles chart champion.

November 29

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" was certified as the golden album.

December 10

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"was certified as the golden and platinum album.

1980

February 27

Michael Jackson received his first Grammy Award----- best male R & B singer award ----Because of "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough".

September 3

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce gave the Jacksons a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contribution to music.

October 18

The Jacksons album "Triumph" was released

December 10

" Triumph"was certified as the golden and platinum album.

1981

July 9

The Jacksons began their "Triumph" world tour

1982

October16

Diana Ross's song "Muscles" hit the top 40, which was written and produced by Michael Jackson. This song was inspired from Michael Jackson's python -"Muscles", and this song boarded the tenth.

November 9

The music story album "ET alien" was released. Michael Jackson recited the story and performed a new song. With this song he received the Grammy best children's recording award.

December 1

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was released.

December 25

"Thriller" boarded the top and stayed for 37 weeks!

1983

January 22

"Billie Jean" was released.

January 31

"Thriller" was certificated as the golden and platinum album.

February 26

The single "Beat It" (Guitar Solo by Eddie Van Halen)was released.

March

The "Billie Jean" music video which cost $250,000 broadcast on the MTV channel.

March 5

The song "Billie Jean" in "Thriller" became the champion,and stayed on the top for 7 weeks.

March 7

Michael Jackson became the first one,who was on the top of the "Billboard" rock album list , singles chart and R & B album chart ranking list at the same time.

March 9

Michael started shooting "Beat It" music video,which was directed by Bob Giraldi, and the dance movements were designed by Michael Peters. In the music video,there were 50 real gang members in Los Angeles.

March 31

The "Beat It" (Guitar Solo by Eddie Van Halen)was first broadcast on the MTV channel. The combining of rock and spiritual songs charm maked it to the top spot around quickly.

April 30

"Beat It" boarded the top.

May 9

"Beat It" was certified as the golden album.

May 16

"Motown 25 anniversary: Yesterday, Today, The Future" broadcast. The Jackson 5 performed their best-selling songs of the past,and then Michael sang the song "Billie Jean", and the first time showed the world the famous "Moon-Walk"

May 28

The Single "Wanna Be Startin 'Somethin" was released.

July 23

The Single " Human Nature " was released.

October 8

The Single " P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) " was released.

November 11

The Jacksons and Michael signed a $5000000 advertising contracts with Pepsi.

December 10

The song "Say, Say, Say" boarded the top. It became the seventh song that came into the top 10 in that year.

December 14

The video "The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller" was released. There were 500,000 copies sold just in the first month.

1984

January 16

Michael won eight awards in the American Music Awards.

January 27

Michael was head of burn in the course of shooting the second-Pepsi ads, the burn degree was 2-3.

February 11

Single "Thriller" was released and Michael became the first one who had seven Top 10 singles in one album.

February 27

Jackson's Pepsi ads premiered on the MTV channel and broadcast the director Bob Giraldi's interview segments.

February 28

Michael won eight Grammy Awards.

April 17

Michael accepted the restructuring of the scalp surgery.

May17

The single "Farewell My Summer Love" was released.

June13

The single " State Of Shock " was released.

July

The album "Victory" was released and billowed into the double-platinum sales.

July 5

Michael announced that the money "Victory" tour earned would be donated to three charitable organisations: United Negro College Fund, Good Time Summer and TJ Martell Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.

July6-8

"Victory" tour began in Kansas City, Missouri.The tickets all sold out and it attracted a total of 13.5 million people.

July14

At the Concert in Dallas, Eddie Van Halen performed the solo of "Beat It"

November 20

Michael got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.He was the first one who got 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

December 13

To help the injured children,Michael donated $1500000 dollars to Buluosiman Memorial Hospital to establish "Michael Jackson Burn Foundation"

Buying a Michael Jackson Thriller Halloween Costume

"It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark..."

This line is now famous for opening Michael Jackson's Thriller video - an epic 14-minute long piece that would go on to be named the Guinness Book of World Record's "Most Successful Music Video" ever. Whether you were born before or after the video's 1983 release date, you're probably still familiar with the classic "zombie" dance moves that made this music video so popular.

The video's creepy setting and lyrics make it the perfect inspiration for a Michael Jackson Halloween costume this year. Recreate Michael's look for yourself or disguise yourself as one of the video's zombie and werewolf dancers - just remember to learn the dance moves for yourself so that you can perform throughout the night!

The look itself isn't that difficult to recreate. For the majority of the video, Michael wears a red vinyl jacket and pants set, highlighted with black trim in a "V" pattern across his chest and back. The easiest way to put together a Michael Jackson Thriller Halloween costume this year is to simply buy a ready-made replica, since you won't have to worry about tracking down different pieces on your own.

However, if you're on a budget, don't worry - you can still put together this iconic look. First, check your local thrift stores for red leather jackets and pants. You can always add the black stripes with electrical tape or fabric paint on your own. If you can't find the correct style in leather, you can always look for red pieces made out of denim, cotton or knit fabrics that might work as well.

On What Was Known As Michael Jackson Fashion

Michael Jackson was a pop icon. He reached the zenith of pop culture wearing one glove on his hand and without him noticing, he was able to influence an entire generation, not only in the United States, but the rest of the world as well. He gave out simple pieces like military badges and fedora imprints that, for some time, oozed more power than his music. His classic "Thriller" look-red leather, zippers a Jheri curls-transformed into a more majestic look that equaled his king of pop reputation. When President Reagan invited him to the White House in 194 to receive an award, he arrived wearing a blue sequined cropped jacked with gold sequined epaulet, his signature glove, black loafers with spats and aviator sunglasses.Classy.

Michael Jackson is not just the king of pop. He is also the King of Fashion. Once again, let's reminisce his shining appearance on and off the spotlight.

Michael Jackson was also famous for his simple white-black shirt while moonwalking, and unique designs and luxurious dresses. His turning point was the Swarovski Crystal Shirt. It combined simple designs with simple colors and it can be worn almost anywhere.

Everything about Michael's life was hinted by elements of the majestic and royal. It can be evidenced in his stage costumes, MTV dresses, mansion and cars. His Red velvet cloak Clothing and Catherine Bowman Jewelry Crowns are clear representations of his love for majesty and royalty.

Here are some of Michael's amazingly simple items but spells class when configured together: White-black Jazz costume, black crystal suit, white crystal gloves and crystal socks. It was a classic ensemble that perfectly matched each other. Michael Jackson put it on during his Bad Tour. It was the first world concert tour by Michael as a solo artist that reached countries like Japan, Australia, United States and Europe. It lasted from September 12, 1987 to January 2, 1989. By far, The "Bad" World Tour was the most profitable tour in the world.

Michael's attention for detail is outstanding. He has his own way of accessorizing from shoulder patch to belts and chest straps. Any accessories can be worn with different styles of clothing, and Michael can do one heck of a job.

In general, Michael's fashion sensibility was mainly composed of classic styles spruced up by his own personal touch like his trademark armbands and other military inspired accessories. This simply shows that there are many things that can show men's tastes and personality through their choice of clothing.

In Europe, cufflinks are the grade labels for men. They express good manners and propriety. Cufflinks are not majestic or royal accessories. As a matter of fact, they are very minute accessories. They are not flashy or blingy. They are simple jewelry for men. George Washington and Prince Charles chose cufflinks as their best accessory as they are elegant yet tough and perfect for almost any occasion.

On the other hand, Michael chose his gloved hand that touched the whole world.