After nearly a year of silence, the king of pop Michael Jackson is back in the limelight.

You remember him. Right? Come on the guy is a worldwide legend. As an artist he performed great dance move (the moonwalk being the most memorable one), he is listed in the Guinness World Record for “First Entertainer to Earn More Than 100 Million Dollars in a Year” and “First Entertainer to Sell More Than 100 Million Albums Outside the United States”, performed at many of sold out worldwide concerts; as a humanitarian he is listed in the Guinness World Record for supporting 39 charities – I’m sure many though Oprah held the title – , co wrote We Are The World to help the poor in Africa and America and dedicate many other singles to charities; on a personnel level, he is mostly known for his multiple plastic surgeries and skin lightening – I wonder what he checks when he fills out an application: black or white.

Sadly his career went downright after sponsors canceled their contracts, addiction to drugs (supposedly due to stress) and, the biggest one, child sexual abuse accusations, first in 1993 then 2005.

He moved to the Persian Gulf island of Bahrain on June 25th 2005. While there, there were rumors going around about him building theme parks. He was once spotted once shopping wearing a robe and a veil. Seems like the culture was very convenient when it came walking around incognito. He also lived in France and Ireland.

To celebrate his 50th birthday, an album title King Of Pop was release on August 29th 2008, with tracks voted by fans. The album had different track list according to how the fans of each nations voted.

He came back to the US a little over a year ago, and settled in Las Vegas, but managed to stay out of limelight.

After staying in a Palms Suite for several months, Michael now resides in a mansion close to an elementary school which his children attend .Many parents are complaining since the guy was accused of child molestation (more than once) and are worried about their children’s safety. Looks like “Innocent till proven guilty” doesn’t exactly apply to people who have been accused of child sexual abuse.

While in Australia, Michael’s older brother, Jermaine, said that there will be a Jackson 5 reunion and that they were planning on going on tour.

Michael Jackson said in a statement that he be part of it. “My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we’ve certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them,” he said. “I am now in the studio developing new and exciting projects that I look forward to sharing with my fans in concert soon.”

Does it mean that The King Of Pop is planning a major come back? With the child sexual abuse allegations haunting him, I wonder if it will work. I also wonder if at half a century old, he can still dance as he used. Can you imagine him on stage doing all those moves he used to in the past and breaking his back then being carried off stage on a gurney? Now that would be funny!

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When you live in Never Never Land, aren’t things supposed to be fun? According to Michael Jackson’s latest financial woes the answer is no. Earning large amounts of money since he was five, how can Michael Jackson have a fiscal fiasco?

It boils down to spending versus watching the bottom line. Although Jackson’s bottom line included 50% ownership in The Beatles Catalogue, a stake in the Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan Catalogues estimated to be worth ½ a billion dollars, not to mention his own catalogue how can anyone go broke? By not paying attention to the bottom line.

Here is what Ms. Rae has to say, “In the highly competitive world of the music industry, it is never wise to sail alone. Equipping yourself with the necessary resources can ensure safe passage through the often rough waters of show business, and lead the aspiring musician straight to musical success.”

So what are some good choices for those seeking out high profile careers and the money earned in those careers?

Seek out great financial advice.
Learn from others who are where you want to be.
Contact those people you respect and admire and seek out their advice and get the names and contact information of accountant’s and financial managers who have helped them.
Read veraciously on the Internet and in the library.
Most of all watch the bottom line. Oprah still signs her own checks and watches the accounting ledger like a hawk. If you don’t do this, you will be giving your money away and walk away with nothing or bankrupt.

Jaci Rae has been talking about the bottom line in the music industry or any industry for that matter for several years. Countless hours on her radio show, aptly name The Jaci Rae – Rae of Hope Show and in her best selling music industry business manuals, The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money and The Ultimate Guide to Music Success, Ms. Rae goes into great detail to help the struggling artist or star struck hopeful learn how to avoid financial disaster and still keep the creative juices flowing.

Perhaps Michael Jackson should pony up the mere $25.95 for one of these books and tune into her radio show every week. In any industry it is imperative to watch the bottom line so you won’t fall off the cliff.

Michael, if you’re reading this, seek out a financial counselor instead of the “yes” people you have around you. In the long run they aren’t helping you at all. But most of all, forget the spending sprees, you’ve run out of quarters to go on the rides at Never Never Land.

The King of Pop plans to make peace with his long-time Beatle foe. After a rivalry that has spanned nearly 24 years, Michael Jackson is thinking of giving his portion of the highly profitable Beatles back catalogue to Sir Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles’ main songwriters. McCartney was obviously infuriated when the Gloved One outbid him back in 1985 to gain the possession of the 350 million-pound publishing rights for the entire Lennon-McCartney songbook. Now, he might just get back what he deserved.

Jackson, who is reportedly undergoing a serious genetic lung disease, longs to settle their squabble in case his condition gets much worse. In the latest version of his will, he has indicated that McCartney will have full power over the songbook the moment Jackson passes away.

It has been revealed by sources close to Jackson that he has always felt upset over the feud with the knighted Beatle. One source stated: “Michael is worried about his health so he decided it was time to look at his finances. Most of his estate has been divided up between his three children. But Michael told his lawyers that he was sad as he no longer talks to Sir Paul and said he wanted to make things right.”

The source went on to say: “Michael is suffering serious back and leg pain. He spends a lot of time in bed and a wheelchair. He weighs just over seven stone and is very frail. He’s also had a nasty bout of emphysema and there have been reports he has another lung disease.”

Songs from the Lennon-McCartney songbook include many of history’s greatest pop songs such as “Across the Universe,” “Blackbird,” “The Fool on the Hill,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Let It Be,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away.” Suffice it to say that classics such as these would garner lots of profits for the person who has control over them.

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This year some of the most famous pop stars of the 1980’s will turn 50, the most well known among them are probably Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince. So you may consider this post to be some kind of a small tribute to the aging stars…

Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie, commonly known as “Madonna” and sometimes called “The Queen of Pop”, was born August 16, 1958. Her debut was in 1982, she sold more than 232 million albums and 150 million singles worldwide, won multiple Grammy and Golden Globe-awards and also worked as record producer, film producer, actress and author. She is the top earning female singer in the world with an estimated net worth of over $325 million and she will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.

Michael Joseph Jackson, sometimes also called “The King of Pop”, was born August 29, 1958 and began his musical career in 1963 at the age of five with the Jackson Family vocal group, releasing his first solo record in 1971. Michael received thirteen Grammy Awards and charted thirteen Number One singles in the United States, and “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time (over 104 million copies sold). He has been named the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” by Guinness World Records and sold over 750 million units worldwide. However Jackson’s controversial appearance and actions has damaged his reputation and album sales has been in decline since the mid 1990’s.

Prince Rogers Nelson, commonly known as “Prince”, was born June 7, 1958. His career began in 1978, his biggest success was “Purple Rain” which sold more than thirteen million copies in the US alone and spent twenty-four consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200. The Academy Award-winning “Purple Rain” movie grossed more than $80 million in the US alone. In 1993 he dropped the name “Prince” after a legal dispute with his record company Warner Brothers (he readopted the name Prince since 2000). Although not quite as successful as Madonna or Michael Jackson, Prince has to be considered be have been one of the most influencial musicians during the 1980’s. He produces, composes, arranges and performs nearly all of the songs on his albums.

Michael Jackson, the self made King of Pop has said that he is finally hanging up his glove and will play the O2 for the last time. This new show called “This is It” will be Michael Jackson’s master piece. He has promised to play all of his old hits that all his fans want to hear. That includes classics like Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It and Smooth Criminal. Critiques were concerned because during previous concerts he did not perform the hits that made him famous. Instead he chose to play his newer songs. They were fine but fans wanted to hear the oldie and goodies. To squash the critiques Michael Jackson has guaranteed that he would perform his old hit and produced the list to reassure this would be the truth.I don’t know about you have to tell you this show has been a long time coming. It has been around 12 years since he played a concert like this one. Ever since his acquittal he has shyed away from the camera and decided to live a more relative life away from the camera. But I have to tell you that his fans have been in Michael Jackson shock waiting for the next fix. The crack of his show has left his fans shacking in their boots and now is there chance to see one of the most anticipated shows to hit the music circuit in decades.If you have not gotten tickets for this show yet you may be out of luck, although, there are plenty of tickets still being sold on sites like 911-tickets.co.uk and viagogo and eventwave. Expect that you will pay a premium though when purchasing. If you’re not willing to pay a premium then expect to not get a ticket this time around. Even with Michael adding more show, the tickets sold out on the second or third day. Ticket sites like ticketmaster UK are reporting an increase of hits to their sites with the announcement of the Michael Jackson O2 Show. It just shows that people still want to hear Michael Jackson in concert.

The Legacy of Michael JacksonThe Legacy that is Michael Jackson will continue to live in the hearts and memories of many. His music and contributions will leave a deep mark that will be hard to replace. That being said, I have no doubt that his true fans will celebrate his life and legacy this Halloween, as they wear Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes.Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley There have been talks of comparing Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley as the “greatest” performer or entertainer that had lived. The two superstar’s deaths had many similarities. The both of them lived very special lives and never without fans and media whenever they are in the public. Among some of the similarities between the two is : both had superb voice and fancy footwork; both of them had been imitated by many look-alikes and both have their own signature poses; and finally, both of these superstars had their own distinctive hairstyles. Whether he is actually better than Elvis is another controversial issue. Personally, I don’t think they can be compared in that sense – first of all, both had lived in different eras and performed distinctively different kinds of music. I would say that they are both great in their own way. However, they are both superstars in their own way. Elvis was the King Of Rock N’ Roll and the best of his era and Michael, the King of Pop and arguably the best of his generation. With Michael’s death, the two will be compared even more.Will We Ever See Another Michael?This is a very difficult question to answer. For one, Michael is and will always be a class of his own. Personally, I don’t think any other celebrity will be able to replace him. Even if there are any celebrities who can sing and dance the way he does, it is his overall personality that makes him unique. He has changed the world in his own ways..contributed huge sums to world charities and organizations as well as tried to end world hunger (at least he tried to make that change…)Among His Contributions To The World (Other Than To The Music and Entertainment Industry)Frankly speaking, I don’t even know where to begin! The list is just too long…After all, he is the number one celebrity contributor to charity organizations according to The Guinness Book Of World Records. Among his contributions was to work with sick children (among his personal favorite), AIDS organizations, homelessness, poverty and hunger. He spent a great deal of his money and even time to help those who are deprived of basic necessities. Indeed, his contribution in the field of humanitarian cannot be denied. He was one man that tried to make the world a better place and he started with the Man in the mirror.Michael’s Work With Ronald ReganEx-president Ronald Regan had presented Michael with the Presidential Public Safety Communication Award in 1984 for his role in contributing to charities and organizations of those that was involved in eradicating alcohol and drug abuse. However, as ironic as it may sound, it is due to drug abuse that ultimately led to his death. Very sad and tragic indeed. R.I.P Michael…We will always remember you! Through your music and through your Halloween Costumes, as we celebrate your life this coming Halloween

In many ways, the late Michael Jackson is seen as a mysterious individual. Towards the later years of his career and life, controversy was something that was largely associated with the “King of Pop”. Let’s take a closer look at some of the many mysteries shrouding our beloved icon. Before you read on, here a snapshot of all the essential Michael Jackson “costumes” he wore throughout his life.Michael and His Oxygen Chamber – Did He Really Sleep In it?Yes, he did! The $60,000 machine was built and slept in by the late Michael in the hope that he could live up to an old age of 150 (which he sadly did not). Known as the Sechrist 2500B hyperbaric oxygen chamber, Michael was photographed to have slept in the chamber sometime in 1986. The chamber is said to be left in a storage depot somewhere in San Diego and gathering dust.Why Did He Have Bubbles As A Pet…Who Is Bubbles?Bubbles is the name of a common chimpanzee that was adopted by Michael. Bubbles was said to have been taken from a cancer research clinic in Texas sometime in 1985. While it was said that Michael and Bubbles had gone on to develop a close relationship, the public had different ideas…they had developed the notion that Michael was an eccentric who could not leave his childhood behind…As a result, he was given the name “Wacko Jacko”. What I’d say is…you definitely cannot win them all, can you? Did Michael Bleach His Skin?This is what many failed to see and understand. Contrary to belief, Michael did not really bleach himself on purpose and this has been proven through autopsy. He DIDN’T bathe in bleach. What really happened was he had developed a skin disease which is commonly known as Vitiligo. What happens is Vitiligo caused Michael’s skin to blotch in white spots which ultimately covered his entire skin. He could have bleach or undergo a process known as de-pigmentation to reverse the process of blotching. Why Was Michael Known To Have Want To Look Like Peter Pan?This is a very controversial subject. It has been said that Michael IS obsessed with Peter Pan in many ways. He invites children to his ranch in the hope of reliving his fantasy and obsession to be like Peter. As a matter of fact, many experts has said that Michael bears a strong resemblance to Peter. Download their two pictures and put them side by side…do you see the resemblance. Personally, I couldn’t see where the resemblance (physical looks) was…Would you care to enlighten me? Well, this Halloween, you can buy a Michael Jackson Halloween mask as well as some really cool MJ Halloween costumes.Who Is Debbie Roe, Blanket aka Prince Michael?Debbie Roe is Michael’s ex-wife. Although married, they never really lived under the same roof. As a result, their offspring was believed to be the result of artificial insemination. It was also widely believed that the two children were not Michael’s but he insisted they were. Blanket also known as Prince Michael Jackson II was born on November 2002 and is Michael’s third child.

Is There a Demand For Michael Jackson Related Domain Names?With the passing of an icon like Michael Jackson there will be a flood of interest and I am sure, sales of all things related to Michael Jackson, his brothers, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson and his sister Janet Jackson will go crazy.The Jackson 5 (which included Michael Jackson) were the first act in recorded history to have their first four major label singles (”I Want You Back”, “ABC”, “The Love You Save”, and “I’ll Be There”) reach the top of the American charts. Several later singles, among them “Mama’s Pearl”, “Never Can Say Goodbye” and “Dancing Machine”, were Top 5 pop hits and number-one hits on the R&B singles chart. Most of the early hits were written and produced by a specialized songwriting team known as “The Corporation”; later Jackson 5 hits were crafted chiefly by Hal Davis, while early Jacksons hits were compiled by the team of Gamble and Huff before The Jacksons began writing and producing themselves in the late-1970s.The motives behind the appetite of the public for stars and there related items, history, memories and the like is almost unbelievable. I am not sure if the reason for such interest lies in the wanting to be like the person or wishing and fanasizing that you are that person.Being star struck has always facinated me. I have met with some famous people and even had the opportunity to interview famous celebrities like Warren Buffett, Larry King, Jon Huntsman, Orin Hatch, Buddy Hackett, Peter Lupus, Steve Miller, the list goes on and on. But I was never “starstruck” per say. And, in every case, the person I met was so nice and down to earth.The desires of the public eye baffles even the greatest marketers and advertisers from the world over.Does being a princess or being Michael Jackson, make that person any more of a person or less of one? Well there are some pretty great people out there who are famous by those terms, but there are plenty of people out there who are really great and no one knows anything about them!I think there is a market for everything related to Michael Jackson including domain names, especially now. What ever you say about the man, he was talented! We’ll all miss him. Some will buy Michael Jackson domain names and use them in their marketing, I am sure.We’ll see. Here are some Michael Jackson related domain names for saleSee www.pageonebing.com/PageOneDomainsForSale.htmlMJ-WELOVEYOU.COMMICHAELJACKSONPLASTINATION.COMMICHAELJACKSONBODYWORLDS.COMJACKO-KINGOFPOP.COMMJ-WEMISSYOU.COMMICHAELJ-WELOVEYOU.COMMICHAELJACKSONELVISPRESLEY.COMJACKO-WELOVEYOU.COMMICHAELJWEMISSYOU.COMMICHAELANDJANET.COMMICHAEL-THE-KING-OF-POP.COMKING-OF-POP-MEMORIES.COMWEMISSYOUJACKO.COMMICHAEL-THE-KING-OF-POP.INFOMICHAELJACKSONPLASTICSURGERY.COMMICHAEL-KINGOFPOP.COMJACKOSOUVENIRS.COMMICHAEL-JACKSON-SOUVENIRS.COMKINGOFPOPWELOVEYOU.COMMICHAELJACKSON-WEMISSYOU.COMMICHAEL-JACKSON-WE-LOVE-YOU.COMMICHAELJWELOVEYOU.COMWELOVEYOUJACKO.COMMICHAELJACKSON-WELOVEYOU.COMMICHAELWEWILLMISSYOU.COMMICHAELJACKSONWELOVEU.COMMISSUMICHAEL.INFOMICHAEL-THE-KING-OF-POP.INFOSee www.pageonebing.com/PageOneDomainsForSale.html

Michael Jackson replica glove.

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