Michael Jackson Costumes - A Tribute To The King Of Pop This Halloween Season

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Michael Jackson has created a huge impact on the music industry way back then. His killer dance moves were the ones that made the fans so impressed. Though there were music videos recorded on some websites like YouTube, there's nothing great than to witness Michael performing live on stage. But aside from the undying talent of the king of pop, the fans highly appreciated the outfits Michael has worn in his music videos. And now that Halloween is nearly approaching, they're about to pay tribute to their idol usually by wearing Michael Jackson costumes. If you are one of them, you are probably thinking of the same thing. If that is the case, here are some costume ideas that might give you a chance in winning the big hit this Halloween season.

When it comes to costumes, Michael was a perfectionist as he crafted his own designs and styles of clothing. And take note, these costumes are not just simple because most of them have expensive tastes. This Halloween season, there is a wide selection of Michael Jackson outfits that both kids and adults will surely love.

If you don't want to remove the scary effect in your outfit, then "The Thriller" costume is definitely the best option. The thriller is one of the popular music videos the king of pop has created. However it appeared like a movie rather than a music video. If you're playing Plants versus Zombies on your Facebook account, you are probably familiar with this costume. There is a stage there that features dancing Michael wearing red jacket and black leather shoes. But in order to make the outfit more cool and realistic, you can apply pasty green or yellow face paint. You can also add some stuff that will definitely signify the look you want to portray this Halloween. These include white gloves and chain necklace.

In the music video, there were also zombies that transformed to werewolves. If you are planning to attend the party together with your friends and relatives, The Thriller costume would be a great idea. The video also featured Michael dating with a woman. This would be great costumes for couples. The costume for woman was simple - denim jeans plus orange jacket. How could you imagine the reaction of the crowd when you and your wife march to the venue? Trying something different like Thriller costume will definitely bring hundreds of head turns.

The music video "Bad" could also be a great inspiration in choosing your Halloween outfit. This 2010, there are readily available costumes that can be found on local stores as well as online. The costume is quite rugged as it features military pants and black V-neck shirt. You can also personalize the look by choosing other colors such as blue or purple. But of course the outfit will not be complete without the pair of aviator sunglasses.

Michael would not be Michael without the killer moonwalks. If you are planning to wear Michael costume then, it is also better if you practice the moves. Show your talent to the crowd. And who knows? You may receive a cash prize for doing such thing.

Michael Jackson costumes are no doubt one of the great picks this 2010. A few weeks from now, Halloween will be celebrated once again and the costumes might get sold out soon. So in order to avoid the rush, you should shop now even if it's early. But in case you have no time to go to the shopping mall, internet is also a great way to get access to Michael costumes. Happy Halloween!

The Swell Season - Strict Joy

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The Swell Season has done it again. But this time, they don't need a critically acclaimed film to back it up. I'm not going to fill you in on who singer/songwriters Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are, because if you don't know about them by now, you probably haven't seen their critically acclaimed film, "Once." And you probably didn't see the 2008 Academy Awards, where they walked onstage to receive the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" from "Once." And you most definitely were not aware of the two Grammy Awards the film's soundtrack was nominated for. But like I said, I won't tell you who they are...

What I will tell you is that the follow-up album to their self-titled debut is fantastic. Just like their debut album, "The Swell Season" from 2006, and "Once" from 2007, they again show us how much one can accomplish with so little. On the classy opening track, "Low Rising," they start off with a bang, combining their smooth soul flair with their usual spot-on harmonies. As usual, Irglova provides the quiet-yet-perfect backing voice to Hansard's loud powerful tone. She does, however, step up to the forefront on two later songs, "Fantasy Man" and "I Have Loved You Wrong," which are obviously written about her and Hansard's 2-year relationship that ended earlier this year. Of course, practically all the other songs on "Strict Joy" are as well.

My personal favorites are the uplifting "Feeling The Pull" and the contemplative "In These Arms." Both songs show the highly diverse range of The Swell Season, as they change from uptempo to slow and solemn. It sure wouldn't be an easy feat to beat or even match the success of their last record, but with an album this good, I can assure you, they won't be falling slowly anytime soon.

Randy Jackson America's Best Dance Crew Season 1

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The Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew, the hottest dancing competition in US, has declared its winner. Among the 12 competing crews, the JabbaWockeez crew emerged as the victorious group as they crushed Status Quo with their remarkable performance on the finale. The JabbaWockeeZ's members were Jeff Nguyen aka "Phi", 26, from Phoenix AZ; Ryan Shawn Paguio, 26, from San Diego, CA; Ben Chung aka B-Tek, 26, from Mission Hills, CA; Kevin Brewer, 31, from Sacrament, CA; Phil Tayag, 23, also from Sacramento, CA; and Chris Gatdula, 26, from Las Vegas, NV.

The two groups fought their last battle onstage, but still, the JabbaWockeeZ seemed to steal the heart of Americans when millions of their votes declared the group as the ultimate champion. Status Quo's members who are Joshua Green, 20; Ernest Phillips, 21, Jayjion Greer aka "Jin Lao", 18; Jamal Weaver, 20; and Dwayne Hines, 18 (all from Boston, MA) did not lose in vain. They had served one of the best performances in the history of dance competitions in the US.

During episode 7, the three remaining crews which are the JabbaWockeez, Status Quo, and the Kaba Modern had competed and gave their best moves. Status Quo performed the first act. The judges were impressed by the group's amazing stunts, but failed to make an impression with their lackluster choreography.

Episode 6 showed one of the most exhilarating performances on the show. The four remaining crews fought their way up from the dance floor and were required to perform hip hop dances with a mixture of Traditional Broadway acts. The most remarkable performance was done by Status Quo as they showed off their own version of "Hairspray."

The competing crews performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in Episode 5. This was done in honor of the artist that has become legendary with his dancing prowess and also to celebrate his album's twenty-fifth anniversary. "Thriller" sold over 45 million worldwide, and it is considered as one of the biggest selling albums of all time.

During Episode 4, the crews were made to dance while portraying their own characters based on movies. The audience and the judges were awed by the amazing performances they had witnessed.

During Episode 3, the crews were made to perform popular dances that possessed remarkable stunts.

The eight remaining crews, during Episode 2, were made to perform an act that is based on popular music video. They must have a unique interpretation that still jives with the video. The competition started with 12 groups (consisting of six members) showing off their hottest moves, they were: Full Out, The Movements, Automatic Response, Enigma Dance Crew, Femme 5, Iconic, Live in Color, Fysh n Chicks, BreakSk8, Kaba Modern, Status Quo, and the JabbaWockeeZ.

The show creator, Randy Jackson, has been in the music industry for more than twenty years. This music veteran and Grammy Award winning producer has started his career as a bass guitar player when he was just 13 years old. He got his big break when he joined the famous band Journey.

The first judge was JC Chavez who started his career as a member of a Mickey Mouse Club. He is also a former of a now disbanded NSync. Shayne Sparks, who is also a judge, is a professional dancer who was known for his jaw-dropping performance every time he was onstage. Lil' Mama, another judge of this popular dance competition show, is an hip hop artist who got her big break when her Lip Gloss hit the radio waves in 2007.

The show was hosted by Mario Lopez, Layla Kaleigh, and DJ Rashida. MTV is giving opportunity to people to show off their grooviest moves and style. If you are interested to join, create a profile and start uploading your videos. Just go to http://dance.mtv.com/ for further details. The casting for America's Best Dance Crew Season 2 is now ongoing.