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June 25, 2010
June 03, 2010
Golden Girls actress Rue McClanahan has passed away
From CNN
New York (CNN) -- Emmy-winning "Golden Girls" actress Rue McClanahan died of a stroke in a New York hospital early Thursday, her manager said. She was 76.
McClanahan's family surrounded her bed when she died at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to manager Barbara Lawrence.
The actress' career began on the New York stage in the 1950s, but her long television career was first boosted when producer Norman Lear cast McClanahan in his hit CBS series "All in the Family" in 1971. She appeared in Lear's "Maude" a year later.
Her most memorable TV role was as Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," which ran from 1985 through 1992. McClanahan won an Emmy for best lead actress in a comedy in 1987.
Betty White is the last surviving member of the four "Golden Girls" stars. Estelle Getty passed away in 2008, and Bea Arthur died last year.
McClanahan's last comedic TV role was in an episode of Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns," taped in 2009.
CNN's Jack Hannah contributed to this report.
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June 01, 2010
Love this commercial
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March 05, 2010
A beautiful slide show
Check out this beautiful slide show of 2009 from the White House point of view. Politics aside these are simply beautiful images that I wanted to share.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/sets/72157623126418563/show/
February 28, 2010
The new Old Spice commercial that debuted during the Superbowl is a huge hit...see why
February 19, 2010
Snickers genius new commercial
February 13, 2010
Video Flashback: Alanis Unplugged
Great songs, understated performances, legendary memories. This is where I resist the temptation to compare her to current artists and simply ask you to press play.
November 23, 2009
Brandy singing her @$$ off in the bathroom
Janet does her thing
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October 15, 2009
Rihanna returns
Rihanna has announced the official release date for her new album. The Barbados singer’s fourth studio effort will arrive on Monday, November 23.
“The Wait Is Ova. Nov 23 09,” she tweeted on Tuesday afternoon. Her official website also confirms the date.
Sources confirm that November 23 is Rihanna’s album release date and not a single release.
October 13, 2009
Janet Jackson Greatest Hits to hit stores Novemeber 17th
Two-CD Package Also Features Brand-New Single “Make Me”
In Stores November 17
Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2009) – Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music. For the first time ever, 33 of Janet’s global #1 hits, plus the newly recorded single, “Make Me,” will be available on one album—NUMBER ONES. Made possible by a partnership between Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and EMI Music, the two-disc set, to be released November 17, 2009, in the USA (November 23, worldwide titled JANET JACKSON: THE BEST), celebrates the career and artistry of one of the most successful and influential artists in music history.
Among the album's many highlights is new single “Make Me,” which was produced by Janet and Rodney Jerkins. Along with “Make Me,” NUMBER ONES spans more than 20 years of chart-toppers, every #1 track spun off from Janet’s original albums, from her 1986 blockbuster breakthrough CONTROL to her most recent, 2008’s DISCIPLINE. CONTROL sold more than 14 million copies worldwide, with five #1 singles. The best-selling album of 1990, RHYTHM NATION 1814 sold more than 14 million copies worldwide, making Janet the first and only artist in history to produce seven top 5 hits from one album. JANET. sold 20 million albums worldwide, with six hit singles and a nomination for an Academy Award® for Best Original Song, “Again.” THE VELVET ROPE has sold more than 10 million worldwide, with six hit singles. ALL FOR YOU was Janet’s fifth consecutive album to debut at #1, with more than seven million in worldwide sales. For Janet's seventh consecutive platinum album, DAMITA JO, Janet took its title from her middle name.
Janet's eighth consecutive platinum album, 20 Y.O., acknowledged her love affair with her fans. Janet encouraged her fans around the world to design the 20 Y.O. cover artwork and she chose her favorites for the U.S. pressings. DISCIPLINE was Janet's 6th number one album and 10th studio album.
NUMBER ONES is the first greatest hits compilation from Janet in this century. Janet’s last hits collection was released in 1995.
About Janet
Janet is an iconic figure in the worlds of music, entertainment, fashion and philanthropy.
Mega-award-winning artist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, dancer, Janet Jackson is all of these things and more. She possesses an unprecedented list of achievements, and remains at the forefront of her craft, a true inspiration. As an artist, Janet excites, enlightens, leads, and embraces her audience with insights into life's meaning and our deepest feelings. Her vocal gifts, musical style, choreography, lyrical exploration, and awareness of the human condition has made her one of the top artists of our time as well as a leading influence on people around the globe. Through words and actions, she has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of compassion, and helped to lead efforts addressing some of society's greatest challenges.
As an actor, Janet made her big screen debut in 1993 with Poetic Justice, in which she starred opposite hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur and actress Regina King. Her ballad "Again" was featured in the film and received both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. In the box office smash Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Janet made her second feature film appearance as Denise Gaines, opposite Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy. Nutty Professor II became her second film to open at number one at the box office. In her third feature film, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, Janet starred opposite Tyler Perry and received an Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Feature Motion Picture. The film was yet another number one opener at the box office. Janet's fourth film, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too, will be released in 2010.
Janet is the only artist having Grammy nominations spanning the Dance, Pop, Rap, Rock, and R&B categories and to have number one hits on every chart except country. Among her many honors, she has accumulated 5 Grammys, multiple MTV Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. Janet's concerts are stunning events that stimulate all the senses— engaging mind, ears, eyes and the soul. Unbelievable choreography performed to perfection has become synonymous with Janet.
MTV presented Janet with the inaugural mtvICON Award solidifying her accomplishments and effect on pop culture. Some of the world's most recognized musical artists were enlisted to recreate the music videos and performances of her classic hits in honor of her work, influence and overall impact in the arena of music. The title of ICON was and continues to be hers.
Janet continues to focus on speaking out and giving back. Several of her tours have raised money for charities such as the Cities in Schools, and America's Promise. She has supported the Watts Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club of America, the Starlight Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, A Place Called Home providing after school programs in South Central LA, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, S.O.S. Children's Villages in South Africa, Cartier's Love Bracelet Program benefiting OCNA and sponsored an Airlift of Food and Medical supplies to famine-stricken Rwanda. Janet established the Rhythm Nation Scholarship with the UNCF and has assisted countless students striving to meet their educational goals.
She has been honored with many Humanitarian Awards due to her intense dedication to helping others. Recent honors reflecting the range of her involvement in charitable and social causes include the 2008 Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lisa Lopes Foundation, the 2008 Vanguard Award from GLAAD, and the 2004 Touching a Life Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award from the NBA. Janet's efforts have also been recognized by AIDS Project LA, the Congress for Racial Equality, and by the NAACP with their Chairman's Award. In September 2009, Janet chaired amFAR's inaugural fundraising event in Milan, Italy during Fashion Week and raised over 1.1 million dollars.
Next year, Janet will publish her first book, providing an intimate look at her life and how she has dealt with issues of self-esteem. Janet will reveal aspects not known before about her uniquely successful career in music, television and films.
Janet's next studio album is slated to be released in 2010.
The track listing for NUMBER ONES is as follows:
Disc 1
1.
What Have You Done For Me Lately (Control, #1 R&B)
2.
Nasty (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
3.
When I Think Of You (Control, #1 Pop & Dance)
4.
Control (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
5.
Let’s Wait Awhile (Control, #1 R&B)
6.
The Pleasure Principle (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
7.
Diamonds—Herb Alpert with Janet Jackson (Keep Your Eye on Me, #1 Dance & R&B)
8.
Miss You Much (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
9.
Rhythm Nation (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance & R&B)
10.
Escapade (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
11.
Alright (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance)
12.
Come Back To Me (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 AC)
13.
Black Cat (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop)
14.
Love Will Never Do (Without You) (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop)
15.
The Best Things In Life Are Free---Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson
16.
That’s The Way Love Goes (janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
Disc 2
1.
If (janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
2.
Again (janet, #1 Pop)
3.
Because Of Love
4.
Any Time, Any Place (janet, #1 R&B)
5.
Scream—Michael Jackson and Janet (History - Past, Present, and Future Book 1, #1 Dance)
6.
Runaway
7.
Got ‘Til Its Gone---Janet featuring Joni Mitchell and Q-Tip (The Velvet Rope, #1 Japan and South Africa)
8.
Together Again (The Velvet Rope, #1 Pop and Dance)
9.
I Get Lonely--- Janet featuring BLACKstreet (The Velvet Rope, #1 R&B)
10.
Go Deep (The Velvet Rope, #1 Dance)
11.
What’s It Gonna Be---Busta Rhymes featuring Janet (Extinction Level Event, #1 R&B)
12.
Doesn’t Really Matter (All For You, #1 Pop)
13.
All For You (All For You, #1 Pop, Dance, R&B)
14.
Someone To Call My Lover (All For You, #1 Dance)
15.
All Nite (Don’t Stop) (Damita Jo, #1 Dance)
16.
Call On Me with Nelly (20 Y.O, #1 R&B)
17.
Feedback (Discipline, #1 Dance)
18.
Make Me
September 13, 2009
Beyonce makes sure Taylor Swift has her moment
Michael Jackson tribute on MTV Awards featuring Janet Jackson
September 01, 2009
Cindy Mizelle
So on August 31st after shooting some images of Nico Wheadon and Amani Olu for Binge Magazine I looked out of the window of PPOW Gallery and saw 3 good friends of mine sitting in a convertible.
I went down to say hello and my friends proceeded to introduce me to a new client of their management company who as it turns out is an actor and model who I already knew from Facebook and Model Mayhem.
Then one of my friends goes back into the rehearsal hall and brings out this BEAUTIFUL sista and introduces her to us. Everyone very politely says nice to meet you and I said " oh shit...you're CINDY MIZELLE!" Her eyes lit up knowing that I recognized her for exactly who she is. She didn't look at me like I was a crazed a fan. She didn't go into diva mode. She simply opened her arms and welcomed me with a hug. A spirit as warm as her voice.
Here's why I was so excited: Cindy is an incredible vocalist!
Cindy Mizelle had solo success (including This Could Be The Night from the breakdance movie Beat Street in 1984 and I've Had Enough in 1994) and she is of course a beautiful black woman. However, the reason I knew exactly who she was is because one of my best friends and I are music heads. I MEAN REAL MUSIC HEADS. Nerds who used to read liner notes, collect 45rpm records and albums with our allowance and can tell you everyone who sang background vocals and played the instruments on most records form the 70's, 80's and 90's. Music heads who miss the days of session singers working in the studio (at the same time) as the lead vocalist and creating that special chemistry that comes from true collaboration. Well CINDY MIZELLE is one of THOSE GIRLS who sangs sangs sangs and has done it for years in the studio and on tour with legends!
Man oh man was it a pleasure to meet someone whose voice helped to shape classic recordings and tours including Luther Vandross and others. I'm not telling you anymore, DO YA OWN RESEARCH...lol...I'm tired of doin all da work up in this piece!
Cindy is currently singing backing vocals with Whitney Houston (yeah that's the rehearsal that was going on inside when I dropped by). I share these things with you guys NOT TO BRAG, but to bring a smile to your faces and hopefully a lil extra joy to your day. Everyday in every corner of the world people are making their dreams come true and having special little moments like the one we shared with Cindy. I just like to share mine so that you'll be inspired to live and share yours as well.
Love U Cindy Mizelle. Keep on SANGIN!
August 17, 2009
Vouge Evolution: Just dancing to the beat of their own drum
July 09, 2009
Michael Jackson Memorial Service programs are here
I thought you'd all enjoy these keepsakes.
Ricky
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July 08, 2009
2300 Jackson Street
I was in Chicago for the 4th of July. I had a great time with family and friends and my best friend Akim joined me for the trip. We did a lot of stuff far too much to mention in detail, but let's just say we had a great time. Much like Stella I got my groove back, spent quality time with my family and hung out with old friends. A few friends from Ne York were in town and we all hung out as well.
One of the highlights of the trip happened a couple of days ago when we made the pilgrimage to Gary, Indiana to see the Jackson Family home at 2300 Jackson Street. The house was tiny, the neighborhood quaint and you could feel the love in the air. This is a community of people who have lived in the area the entire lives and although the area is economically depressed the sense of community and love was apparent.
Of course I took a ton of images of the tiny home and I wanted to share them here with you. I am not including any of the family images because I want to preserve their privacy. Hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed being there to take them.
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Michael Jackson: Excerpts from the memorial part 2
July 07, 2009
Michael Jackson donates over 300 million dollars to charities
From Blackweekly.com
Michael Jackson's Charity and Good Works
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael's home. It was David's last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds for the children's hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds.
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael's shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
February 7, 1989: Michael visits the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. Some weeks earlier a 25-year-old man had fired at the school's playground. 5 children had been killed and 39 had been wounded.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael's ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
August 18, 1990: Michael invites 130 children of the YMCA summer program of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to his Neverland Ranch.
May 6, 1991: Michael is invited to the Jane Goodall Charity event. Michael supports her, an advocate of behavioral research concerning chimpanzees in Gombe, Nigeria for more than 30 years.
July 26, 1991: Michael pays a visit to the Youth Sports & Art Foundation in Los Angeles. This Foundation supports families of gang members, and helps dealing with drug-abuse. Michael talks to the kids and presents them with a wide-screen TV set and a financial gift.
December 1991: Michael's office MJJ Productions treats needy families in Los Angeles with more than 200 turkey dinners.
February 1992: Within 11 days Michael covers 30,000 miles in Africa, to visit hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and institutions for mentally handicapped children.
February 3, 1992: At a press conference at the New York Radio City Music Hall, Michael announces that he is planning a new world tour, to raise funds for his new "Heal The World" Foundation. This Foundation will support the fight against AIDS, Juvenile Diabetes and will support the Camp Ronald McDonald and the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children's hospitals, children's homes, and children's charities throughout the U.K.
March 1993: The foundation of an independent film company is announced. They will produce family-oriented movies. A part of the earnings will go to the Heal The World Foundation.
March 27, 1993: At a meeting at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Michael gives a 5-minute speech to 1200 teachers and politicians.
April 26, 1993: Within his "Heal LA" tour, Michael visits the Watta Health Foundation, and two schools in Los Angeles South Central.
May 5, 1993: Former President Jimmy Carter and Michael, who are chairmen of the "Heal Our Children/Heal The World" initiative, are in Atlanta to promote their "Atlanta Project Immunization Drive".
June 1993: Michael has announced that he will donate $1.25 million for children who have suffered from the riots in Los Angeles.
June 1993: 100 children from the Challengers Boys and Girls Club visit Neverland.
June 10, 1993: Michael promotes the new DARE-program. The purpose of the program is to inform children about the dangers of drug abuse.
June 18, 1993: Michael pays a visit to a hospital in Washington. He spends several hours with the young patients and plays chess with some of them.
August 1993: With Pepsi-Cola Thailand, donated $40,000 to Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's charity, the Rural School Children and Youth Development Fund, in support of school lunch programs in rural villages in Thailand.
August 1993: In conjunction with Pepsi-Cola International, donated new ambulances to the Contacts One Independent Living Center for Children in Moscow, Russia and the Hospital de Ninos Dr. Ricardo Gutierrez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children's Defense Fund, the Children's Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children's party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children's vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
December 16, 1993: The Heal The World Foundation UK supports "Operation Christmas Child" delivering toys, sweets, gifts and food to children in former Yugoslavia.
1994: Michael donates $500,000 to Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS Foundation.
January 7, 1994: On the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Michael gives a party for more than 100 underprivileged children at his Neverland Ranch.
February 22, 1994: "The Jackson Family Honors" is televised. The earnings of the show are given to their own newly formed charity, "Family Caring for Families".
August 6, 1994: Michael and his wife Lisa Marie are visiting two children's hospitals in Budapest. They distribute toys to the ill children.
1995: Michael wants to free dolphins who have been locked up for years. He believes there should be legal guidelines about the way dolphins have to live in zoos and parks.
March 1995: Little Bela Farkas received a new liver. Michael and Lisa Marie met this 4-year-old boy during their trip to Hungary in 1994. Michael did everything to help Bela, whose only chance to live was getting a new liver. The Heal The World Foundation covered the surgery and the cost for caring.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children's unit of a hospital in Prague.
October 1996: Michael visited a hospital for mentally challenged children in Kaoshiung, Taiwan and offered 2,000 free tickets to the sold out performance in Kaoshiung.
October 1, 1996: Michael donated the proceeds of his Tunisia concert to "The National Solidarity Fund", a charity dedicated to fighting poverty.
October 3, 1996: Michael visits a children's hospital and brings small gifts for the patients during a HIStory tour visit in Amsterdam. A room in the hospital (for parents who want to be with their children) is named after Michael.
November 1, 1996: Michael donates most of the earnings from a HIStory concert in Bombay, India to the poor people of the country.
November 7, 1996: Before his first concert in Auckland, New Zealand, Michael fulfills the wish of little Emely Smith, who is suffering from cancer, who wants to meet Michael.
November 25, 1996: Michael visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, delivering toys, signing autographs, and visiting with children.
December 9, 1996: During a HIStory tour visit in Manila, Michael visits a children's hospital. He announces that a part of his concert earnings will be donated to the renovation of the hospital.
January 25, 1997: Michael waved his personal fee for his Bombay appearance and donated $1.1 million to a local charity helping to educate children living in slums.
April 4, 1997: British magazine "OK!" is publishing exclusive photos of Michael's son Prince. The magazine pays about 1 million pounds for the photos. Michael donates the money to charity.
June 18, 1997: Michael signed the "Children in Need" book auctioned by the charity UNESCO.
September 1998: Michael meets 5 year old Aza Woods, who suffers from cancer, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael introduces Aza to the attraction "Star Trek: The Experience" and spends the rest of the afternoon with the little boy. Finally Michael invites Aza to spend some time with him at his Neverland Ranch.
November 16, 1998: Michael arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a member of the American Delegation invited by the Minister of Defense. The delegation thanks the government of Zimbabwe for helping to keep the peace in this area.
September 4, 1999: Michael presented Nelson Mandela with a check for 1,000,000 South African rand for the "Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."
January 22, 2000: During Christmas last year a violent storm ravaged the park of the Chateau de Versailles and destroyed 10,000 trees in the park. The estimated cost for rebuilding the park is around $20 million. Some celebrities are supporting the restoration of the park. French officials are reporting that Michael Jackson is one of them. He was one of the first people to donate money to this cause.
October 28, 2000:Michael painted a plate to be auctioned for the "Carousel of Hope Ball" benefiting childhood diabetes research.
March 6, 2001: Michael donated a black hat, a birthday phone-call and a jacket worn at the Monaco Music Awards in 2000 to the Movie Action for Children auction, an event being given by UNICEF with all proceeds will going to UNICEF's efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa.
March 26, 2001: Michael handed out books to young people at a Newark, NJ theater. The event, which helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD's, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 19-29, 2002: Michael donated an autographed teddy bear dressed in his likeness to Siegfried & Roy's celebrity teddy bear auction. This auction benefits Opportunity Village which is a non-profit organization based in Las Vegas (USA) that enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Michael's autographed teddy bear raised $5,000 for the charity.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children.
Charity Awards
May 14, 1984: At a ceremony in the White House President Reagan presents Michael an award for special efforts; he is honored for his participation in a national ad campaign against drunk driving.
January 1989: The "Say Yes To A Youngsters Future" program honors Michael in recognition of his efforts to encourage children to natural sciences and award him with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award".
March 1989: At the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, Michael receives the Black Radio Special Award for his humanitarian efforts.
September 22, 1989: The Capital Children's Museum awards Michael with the Best Of Washington 1989 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to raise money for the museum, and for his never-ending support of children.
February 3, 1990: From Japan Michael receives a Role Model Award.
April 5, 1990: During a ceremony, where Michael is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", Michael meets President George Bush, who honors him with the "Point Of Light" award. Michael receives this award for his philanthropic activities. President Bush explains Michael's humanitarian commitments to the press.
September 14, 1990: The Council of the American Scouts honors Michael with the first "Good Scout Humanitarian Award". Michael receives this award for his humanitarian activities by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, the Prince's Trust, the United Negro College Fund and Childhelp USA.
October 23, 1990: Michael Jackson and Elton John will be the first recipients of the award in memory of Ryan White, which will be handed over in 1991.
May 1, 1992: President George Bush presents Michael with the "Point of Light" award for his continuing support of deprived children. During his stay, Michael visits little Raynal Pope, who had been injured very badly by dogs.
June 3, 1992: The organization "One To One", who is caring for better living conditions of young people, honors Michael with an award for his commitment to deprived youngsters.
July 1993: The American Friends of Hebrew University honors Michael with the Scopus Award 1993.
August 1993: The Jack The Rapper Awards are presented and Michael is honored with the "Our Children, Our Hope Of Tomorrow" award.
November 17, 1993: Michael rejects the Scopus Award. He was nominated for this award, which was planned to be given him on January 29th, 1994.
April 12, 1994: On occasion of the 2nd Children's Choice Award ceremony at Cit Center in New York, Michael is presented with the "Caring For Kids" award. This award is to honor celebrities, who take time for young people. 100,000 children and young people from 8 to 18 years old gave Michael their vote of confidence. The Children's Choice Awards are sponsored by Body Sculpt, a charity organization, that offers drug-prevention programs for young people.
November 2, 1995: Michael receives the award "Diamont of Africa".
March, 30, 1996: The Ark Trust-Foundation, who wants to draw the attention of the public eye on animal's problems, presents the 10th Genesis Award. Michael is presented with the 1995 Doris Day Award. He gets this award for the "Earth Song" video, which draws attention to the plight of the animals.
May 1, 1999: At the Bollywood awards in New York, Michael is presented with an award for his humanitarian activities. The award is signed: "Though he comes from the young American tradition, Michael is the embodiment of an old indian soul. His actions are an expression of the philosophy of Weda, which asked to work for the people - not for one's own interests."
Organizations
The Millennium-Issue of the "Guinness Book Of Records" names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. The following projects are supported by Michael Jackson:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Heal The World Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make A Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
This is the oldest mentoring organization serving youth in the USA.
BBBSA has provided one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children at risk since 1904. BBBSA currently serves over 100,000 children and youth in more than 500 agencies throughout all of the United States.
BMI Foundation
From jazz to musical theater, from music education for gifted youngsters to support for the work of accomplished concert music composers, the BMI Foundation seeks out the best and most promising of today's and tomorrow's musical creators and offers a platform of support that fosters their growth and ensures the continuation of the heritage of American musical ingenuity for generations to come.
Childhelp USA
Childhelp USA is dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, und spiritual needs of abused and neglected children focusing efforts and resources upon treatment, prevention.
Children's Institute International
This is a private, non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Over the past 90 years, CII has evolved from a shelter for single mothers and their babies to an internationally recognized model of comprehensive care and assistance for at-risk children and their families.
CII assistance includes child and family assessment supported by 24-hour emergency residential shelter care, family treatment services, therapeutic day care, child health clinic, long-term foster family care, and substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
Make A Wish Foundation fulfills the favorite wish of any child between the age of 2 and 18 who has a diagnosed life-threatening illness.
Camp Ronald McDonald
Camp for children with cancer.
More great stats at http://jacksonaction.com
With 750+ Million Records Sold
Michael Jackson Has Given More Than
$300+ Million to Charities!
Please Remember Mr. Jackson for His Good Works...
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June 29, 2009
Michael Jackson: Remember The Time on Soul Train Awards
His ankle waz injured so he couldn't dance. Did that stop the KING? Nope. He simply killed it! Lip syncing from a chair he was still better than anyone else! Now that's entertainment!
June 05, 2009
Whitney
April 27, 2009
Bea Arthur
April 25, 2009
Thank you for being a friend: Actress Bea Arthur has died of cancer
My grandmother loved Maude and The Golden Girls. By default, I fell in love with The Golden Girls as well. An actress, animal advocate and legend has passed away.
Beatrice “Bea” Arthur (May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009) was an American comedian, actress and singer. In a career spanning seven decades, Arthur achieved success as the title character, Maude Findlay, on the 1970s sitcom Maude, and as Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls. Arthur won an Emmy for both roles.
She was 86.
Spokesman Dan Watt said that Arthur died Saturday morning at her home in Los Angeles, her family by her side.
She is survived by her sons Matthew and Daniel and grandchildren Kyra and Violet, he said.
No funeral services are currently planned, Watt said, adding that the family asked that donations be made to either the Art Attack Foundation or PETA in lieu of flowers.
April 23, 2009
You're The Top
OMG this woman SANGS HER toosh off! She is simply one of the GREATEST VOICES OF ALL TIME!!!! This Cole Porter song is AMAZING as well. I've always loved this version since What's Up Doc is one of my favorite movies of all time! It's hysterical and my little sister and I used to laugh our heads off as kids. Today I searched for and found NOT only Barbara's version on iTunes, but I also found incredible versions of the song by Louie Armstrong another VOICE FOR THE AGES and cool version by Carmen McCrae and Sammy Davis Junior.
All of this lead me to realize just how talented, classy and sophisticated entertainers used to be. I know I know times change and I love change, but damn...these folks had CLASS (something lacking nowadays), style, charisma and a WORK ETHIC!
Enjoy this video and if you ever get a chance see the movie too. Make sure to check out the other versions of the song. I hear Ella Fitzgerald does a great rendition as well.
Lyrics
"YOU'RE THE TOP"
Cole Porter
At words poetic, I'm so pathetic
That I always have found it best,
Instead of getting it off my chest,
To let 'em rest unexpressed,
I hate parading my serenading
As I'll probably miss a bar,
But if this ditty is not so pretty
At least it'll tell you
How great you are.
You're the top!
You're the Coliseum.
You're the top!
You're the Louvre Museum.
You're a melody from a symphony by Strauss
You're a Bendel bonnet,
A Shakespeare's sonnet,
You're Mickey Mouse.
You're the Nile,
You're the Tower of Pisa,
You're the smile on the Mona Lisa
I'm a worthless check, a total wreck, a flop,
But if, baby, I'm the bottom you're the top!
You're the top!
You're Mahatma Gandhi.
You're the top!
You are Napoleon Brandy.
You're the purple light
Of a summer night in Spain,
You're the National Gallery
You're Garbo's salary,
You're cellophane.
You are sublime,
You're turkey dinner,
You're the time, the time of the Derby winner
I'm a toy balloon that is fated soon to pop
But if, baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
You're the top!
You're a Waldorf salad.
You're the top!
You're a Berlin Ballad
You're the nimble tread
Of the feet of Fred Astaire,
You are an O'Neill drama,
You're Whistler's mama!
You're camembert.
You're a rose,
You're Inferno's Dante,
You're the nose
On the great Durante.
I'm a lazy lout,
who is just about to stop
But if, baby, I'm the bottom,
She's the one for me,
and I've got him
'cause if, baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
April 12, 2009
Michael Jackson Live: Are you gonna be in London?
This is what it used to be like. I'm curious to see how these shows come together. My fingers are crossed and I'm praying he kills it.
March 16, 2009
And speaking of legends named Jackson...
We don't appreciate them, but the rest of the world does. I certainly hope Michael can deliver to all these people who unconditionally love and respect him despite all his issues. Unconditional love...what a wonderful concept. We learn it in church on Sunday and rarely practice it in our lives. In the old words of Arsenio Hall, "things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmm..."
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Tickets for Michael Jackson's 50 "final curtain call" concerts in London sold out in little over four hours Friday.
Michael Jackson has sold out 50 concerts at London's O2 Arena.
Michael Jackson has sold out 50 concerts at London's O2 Arena.
The tickets went on sale at 7 a.m., with fans queuing since Wednesday. They were limited to four tickets per household at a cost of up to $105 for general admission. VIP tickets cost up to $1,100. Around 750,000 were sold.
Tickets have already appeared online for resale, with one person seeking $35,000 for VIP tickets to the opening show on July 8.
Jackson originally announced he would do 10 shows at London's 20,000-capacity 02 Arena, but huge demand has seen a further 40 dates added. The king of pop's run is now scheduled to finish next February. Video Watch Jackson fan nab first ticket »
O2 owners, AEG Live, said due to the "incredible level of interest" -- pre-sale tickets to 10 concerts offered on Thursday sold out within minutes -- Jackson had agreed to add the extra dates.
To read the rest of the story click here
or peep this video...I must admit this kind of love and adoration fascinates me.
Guess who re-entered the top ten?????????
The Janet Jackson post has inspired a LOT of FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS and something very interesting has been brought to my attention:
Janet's latest release Discipline has re-entered the TOP TEN on the R&B charts.
HMMMMmmmmmmmm.
I wont say I told you so, but...hey.
You really may wanna check the CD out again and check ya bad attitude and pre-conceived notions at the door and just GET INto the music.
I just love the internet.
March 13, 2009
Kalup Linzy in Interview Magazine
My boy Kalup Linzy is featured in the current issue of Interview Magazine. it's a great story, nice interview and something you should check out. I am scheduled to shoot Kalup for my upcoming exhibit and book This is The Life. I can't wait to see what magic we make. Congrats on the continuing success Kalup...you deserve it all.
March 02, 2009
Music stores a thing of the past?
I have found memories of good times past. There were often times when I had nothing to do and didn't really wanna go out to a club or a movie, so I'd just hop in my car or on a train (after I moved to New York) and just go hang out at a record store. Back in the day it was Tower Records on Sunset (in LA) or Tower Records near Lincoln Center here in New York. I could just spend hours walking the aisles, listening to new music and basking in the vibe of the store. It was joyous because I was surrounded by the sites and sounds of great music, television and filmed entertainment. Another great memory was lining up with hundreds of other fans to wait for the midnight release of a new Prince album or to buy tickets to Janet or Madonna's latest tour. No mas.
Later the industry starting going through upheaval and Tower closed it's doors. No reason to fear, there was still Virgin Megastore in Times Square and Union Square. The Times Square store was legendary for in store appearances and there was literally always a party of sorts going on. Well the party is over.
Declining CD's sales due to digital downloads, wack music and changing habits have doomed the major retailers. The consumer desire for cheap products drove us to get the latest releases at electronics stores and discount retailers like Wal-Mart and Target didn't help either. So now we find ourselves at this cross roads where the old school Mom and Pop stores and nationwide music retailers are essentially gone forever. The only way to get new music is to download it online (if you have a computer and remember lots of lower income people still don't have home computers) or buy a CD from the incredibly limited selection of about 50 titles available at Wal-Mart (out of literally thousands of titles produced every year).
Change is scary, change is real and change is here! Music retailing will never be the same again. Gone are the days of wandering the store for hours just hanging out and enjoying the sites and sounds of new music. Gone are the days of waiting in line for hours to get an autograph from your favorite recording artists. The future is a lonely little seat at home in front of your computer where you search for music, download new songs (sometimes legally and sometimes not) and rarely interact with any other human being. I've come to appreciate the internet, downloading and having the world at my finger tips. However, I am also painfully aware of what we are losing. There is something special about the communal experience of discovering new music in a public venue and discussing it with perfect strangers who share their excitement about a new artist with you and anyone who will listen.
I'm embracing change, but I can't help but be a little sad about what we've lost. How do you feel? Comment on this post. Also, if you have great photos of you with your favorite artist at an in store event send them in and I will post the images here on the blog.
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Two More Virgin Megastores To Close
February 27, 2009 09:57 AM ET
Ed Christman, N.Y. (Billboard Magazine)
The six-unit Virgin Megastore chain will close two more stores, the Union Square location in New York City at the end of May and the Market St. store in San Francisco at the end of April, sources say. As previously reported, the company announced that its Times Square store will close in April.
In August 2007, the Virgin Entertainment Group North America was acquired by two real estate companies - the Related Cos. and Vornado. Since then, the chain has been reduced from 11 units - with the industry awaiting word of the fate of the three remaining stores in Denver, Los Angeles, and Orlando, Fla.
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February 24, 2009
Apollo Theater Open House
February 17, 2009
Madonna and Me: The Single Life suits us best
I dunno what to make of all this astrological stuff, but I can tell you this...I AM A LEO!
Sometimes I really feel like the youngest of 5 Leo children with my older siblings being Andy Warhol, Bill Clinton, Madonna, and Barack Obama.
More than any of them Madonna makes me smile. She seems to embody and display all the strengths and weaknesses of Leos. She seems to be the most human and real of the lot, because her endearing qualities and pedestrian shortcomings are on full display. She also seems to live life with a passion and zest that feels very, very honest and sincere. She also seems to have a LOT MORE FUN AND BE MUCH MORE INTERESTING AS AN ARTIST when she is single! Unfortunately this seems to ring true for me as well.
Check out these leaked images from the upcoming spread in W Magazine. Clearly she is single, feeling creative and free again. Wonder what the new music is going to sound like.
Oh yeah and the model co-starring in the shoot is 22. Madonna is 50.
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Oh hell, watch this old footage of Madonna singing Open Your Heart on the Blonde Ambition Tour
February 02, 2009
The Star Spangled Banner by Jennifer Hudson
January 14, 2009
Grammy Profiles
The rest of this month I plan to feature select Grammy nominees in various categories. The first category is Best New Artist. POP in everyday to check out videos, images and more on each artist.
Best New Artist
* Adele
* Duffy
* Jonas Brothers
* Lady Antebellum
* Jazmine Sullivan
November 18, 2008
Velocity Magazine Awards
This past Friday I was a presenter at the Velocity Magazine Awards celebrating the best in independent entertainment, art and fashion. The show had a glitch or two as one would expect, but all in all it was a well produced and entertaining show. It was inspiring to see so many people doing such great work independent of the major record labels, fashion houses and studios.
Some other New Yorkers were in the house including Baron who won an award for best male artist, DJ Baker of the Doo Dirty radio show who was nominated for best radio program, Deepa Soul and Jessie O.
Keep your eyes open for my Velocity Magazine Awards feature coming soon which will include video clips from the locally televised show, photos and interviews with some of the nominated artists.
http://www.velocitymagazineawards.com/
Check out a few photos from the show. The official images and some video clips are coming soon.
Hostess April Watts makes a grand entrance
J Rome put on a hot performance
Kevin Ross stole the show
my co-presenter Washington Redskins cheerleader and model April Tyler
Jesse O, DJ Baker and Baron
Anthony Anderson (publisher - Velocity Magazine and show producer), Baron, DJ, Dhario Wonder (recording artist), Ricky Day, Jesse O
Ricky Day (visual artist/photographer), Jesse O(recording artist)
DJ Baker (Da Doo Dirt Radio Show), (Best Male artist) Baron The Artist, Ricky Day (co-presenter best female artist)
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