How did আপনি cast the real gang members?
It was Michael. He went out and he got ‘em through, I guess, the LAPD’s gang squad and he convinced them that, with enough police presence, this would be a smart and charitable thing to do; get them there to like each other and hang with each other for two days doing the video. I didn’t like the idea because it was hard enough to direct actors and dancers, let alone hoods.
So he tried to use the video to foster peace between them?
Michael was always about peace. He was always about some sort of peace offering. That was his idea and the cops did go along with it and as history has it, we were almost shut down the first night because, as আপনি know, film sets get to be very boring after the first hour.
I guess the Crips and Bloods started to get on each other’s nerves – they are mortal enemies – and we had a few incidents and two cops came to me and ব্যক্ত they wanted to close it down. I somehow convinced the cop squad guy to just let me [shoot the] dance. I was gonna hold the dance for the সেকেন্ড night of shooting. I said, ‘The only thing I can think that’ll save this is to let me just blast the music. I have a feeling it’ll calm everything down. Can’t get any worse, just give me a chance.’ And the cop was cool, he looked at me and said, ‘OK, not much more.’ I couldn’t go much আরো because it was volatile – no প্রশ্ন about it – and scary. So we were in that warehouse, change of plans we’re going to do the dance, get Michael out of the camper, here we go.
What happened next?
The gang members couldn’t dance so they formed the ring and watched. And the [dancers] all started to dance with Michael Peters and Vince Paterson. When Michael Jackson comes down and does what he does, I remember looking at the faces of all the Crips and Bloods lined up and their expressions as they listened to that সঙ্গীত and watched those kids dance. Those kids were basically, most of them were gay… and when they started to dance, the Crips and the Bloods had that look like, ‘You know what? With all our wars and vendettas and stuff, that’s cool right there. That’s something we’ll never be able to do.’ And that’s what made that evening work.
What impact has “Beat It” and working with Michael Jackson had on your career?
I met a man who I have total respect for. One of the most interesting things he ever ব্যক্ত to me, I’ll never forget, we were arguing, he ব্যক্ত to me in that very high-pitched voice of his, ‘You use the F-word to much’. That always stuck with me. I thought that was smart to say at a time like that.
I watched a man dance better than anyone I’d ever seen in my life and I watched a man talk softly and carry a tremendously big stick, get what he wanted and get his way. And as we know now 25 years later, perhaps he got his way too much. But nonetheless, I watched him get his way but always using the softest, quietest approach আপনি could possibly have used. I was influenced not only দ্বারা his talent, but দ্বারা his personality.
It was Michael. He went out and he got ‘em through, I guess, the LAPD’s gang squad and he convinced them that, with enough police presence, this would be a smart and charitable thing to do; get them there to like each other and hang with each other for two days doing the video. I didn’t like the idea because it was hard enough to direct actors and dancers, let alone hoods.
So he tried to use the video to foster peace between them?
Michael was always about peace. He was always about some sort of peace offering. That was his idea and the cops did go along with it and as history has it, we were almost shut down the first night because, as আপনি know, film sets get to be very boring after the first hour.
I guess the Crips and Bloods started to get on each other’s nerves – they are mortal enemies – and we had a few incidents and two cops came to me and ব্যক্ত they wanted to close it down. I somehow convinced the cop squad guy to just let me [shoot the] dance. I was gonna hold the dance for the সেকেন্ড night of shooting. I said, ‘The only thing I can think that’ll save this is to let me just blast the music. I have a feeling it’ll calm everything down. Can’t get any worse, just give me a chance.’ And the cop was cool, he looked at me and said, ‘OK, not much more.’ I couldn’t go much আরো because it was volatile – no প্রশ্ন about it – and scary. So we were in that warehouse, change of plans we’re going to do the dance, get Michael out of the camper, here we go.
What happened next?
The gang members couldn’t dance so they formed the ring and watched. And the [dancers] all started to dance with Michael Peters and Vince Paterson. When Michael Jackson comes down and does what he does, I remember looking at the faces of all the Crips and Bloods lined up and their expressions as they listened to that সঙ্গীত and watched those kids dance. Those kids were basically, most of them were gay… and when they started to dance, the Crips and the Bloods had that look like, ‘You know what? With all our wars and vendettas and stuff, that’s cool right there. That’s something we’ll never be able to do.’ And that’s what made that evening work.
What impact has “Beat It” and working with Michael Jackson had on your career?
I met a man who I have total respect for. One of the most interesting things he ever ব্যক্ত to me, I’ll never forget, we were arguing, he ব্যক্ত to me in that very high-pitched voice of his, ‘You use the F-word to much’. That always stuck with me. I thought that was smart to say at a time like that.
I watched a man dance better than anyone I’d ever seen in my life and I watched a man talk softly and carry a tremendously big stick, get what he wanted and get his way. And as we know now 25 years later, perhaps he got his way too much. But nonetheless, I watched him get his way but always using the softest, quietest approach আপনি could possibly have used. I was influenced not only দ্বারা his talent, but দ্বারা his personality.
Hi, I'm Laura and I'm অনুরাগী of Michael Jackson. I'm writting a story, of course fiction, of him. But, the problem is that is in spanish. But, don't worry cause the novel will be publisched this বছর অথবা the next.
I left the link of the novel, ok?
link
I hope আপনি like it =)
The novel starts at June of 2010 and it will be continue at.. well আরো years later. There are a lot of characters of the novel, like Sara, George, Ory, Frui, Natalie, etc..
They travel a lot and make fun with simples things, and there are too a lot of mystery.
I left the link of the novel, ok?
link
I hope আপনি like it =)
The novel starts at June of 2010 and it will be continue at.. well আরো years later. There are a lot of characters of the novel, like Sara, George, Ory, Frui, Natalie, etc..
They travel a lot and make fun with simples things, and there are too a lot of mystery.
My heart,
I’ll be waiting
Look out to the horizon,
A whole world lies beyond
The path of life shall guide you
And সরানো আপনি swiftly on,
There’s new things to discover
And unseen sights to see
But always I’ll be waiting
Remember of my love.
The road stretches before you
No one knows just how far,
And whatever may befall you
Just remember who আপনি are
If others try to change you,
Think who আপনি want to be,
And I’ll be right here waiting
Remember of my love.
You’ll find you’ve reached your limit,
When আপনি can go no more,
And you’ll always have the memories
Of good times you’ve had before
So when your journey’s ending,
And you’ve managed to break free
Just remember I’m here waiting
For our love.
I প্রণয় আপনি Michael ♥
I’ll be waiting
Look out to the horizon,
A whole world lies beyond
The path of life shall guide you
And সরানো আপনি swiftly on,
There’s new things to discover
And unseen sights to see
But always I’ll be waiting
Remember of my love.
The road stretches before you
No one knows just how far,
And whatever may befall you
Just remember who আপনি are
If others try to change you,
Think who আপনি want to be,
And I’ll be right here waiting
Remember of my love.
You’ll find you’ve reached your limit,
When আপনি can go no more,
And you’ll always have the memories
Of good times you’ve had before
So when your journey’s ending,
And you’ve managed to break free
Just remember I’m here waiting
For our love.
I প্রণয় আপনি Michael ♥
People ask me how I make music. I tell them I
just step into it.It's like stepping into a river and
joining the flow. Every moment in the river has
it's song. So I stay in the moment and listen.
What I hear is never the same. A walk
through the woods brings a light, crackling
song:Leaves rustle in the wind, birds chatter and
Squirrels scold, twigs crunch underfoot, and
the beat of my হৃদয় holds it all together. When
আপনি যোগদান the flow, the সঙ্গীত is inside and outside,
and both are the same. As long as I can listen to
the moment, I'll always have music.
just step into it.It's like stepping into a river and
joining the flow. Every moment in the river has
it's song. So I stay in the moment and listen.
What I hear is never the same. A walk
through the woods brings a light, crackling
song:Leaves rustle in the wind, birds chatter and
Squirrels scold, twigs crunch underfoot, and
the beat of my হৃদয় holds it all together. When
আপনি যোগদান the flow, the সঙ্গীত is inside and outside,
and both are the same. As long as I can listen to
the moment, I'll always have music.
YES!!! I প্রণয় THRILLER but come on thriller thriller thriller lets have a dif fav era for once hehe. ok so i do প্রণয় the thriller era yes probably ALLOT but my fav's are invincible and history why cause he had a more....mellinium and upbeat like a sorta futureristic pop সঙ্গীত sound that just hung on me like all his albums not 1 mj song i hate. I like invincible cause it has beats that just make আপনি want to সরানো not to menchon the beautiful and awesome slow songs on there i think mj put all his work into this album im sure. HIStory sorta explains how i feel and makes happy when im sad cause i know im not the only one whos lonely and gets made fun of cause of my looks অথবা what. I প্রণয় ALL MJ ERAS xD
Michael Jackson's children definitely have the bug -- the one that makes আপনি give away large sums of money -- because they just helped make a $10,000 donation to one of MJ's পছন্দ charities.
Earlier this week, Prince, Paris, and Blanket presented a check for $10K to the L.A. Housing Corporation -- a group that provides shelter for homeless families. Sources tell us Michael used to take his kids to volunteer with the group.
We're told the massive chunk o' change came from grandma Katherine Jackson's memorabilia biz.
MJ's heirs made the donation on behalf of his Heal the World Foundation. All three of them joined the group's Youth Board of Advisors last year.
Earlier this week, Prince, Paris, and Blanket presented a check for $10K to the L.A. Housing Corporation -- a group that provides shelter for homeless families. Sources tell us Michael used to take his kids to volunteer with the group.
We're told the massive chunk o' change came from grandma Katherine Jackson's memorabilia biz.
MJ's heirs made the donation on behalf of his Heal the World Foundation. All three of them joined the group's Youth Board of Advisors last year.
We all know that Michael Jackson was known as much for his humanitarian work as he was for his amazing musical talent. Now, MJFC is highlighting Michael's philanthropic efforts with a new section called Stories of Michael's Love.
In this new section, আপনি will find examples and first hand accounts of Michael's generosity and love. And, we want to hear from you! If আপনি have been blessed দ্বারা one of Michael's many acts of kindness, অথবা আপনি know someone who was; অথবা if আপনি just happen to come across a story আপনি think we should include here, please let us know. আপনি can send your stories to Love@mjfanclub.net and be sure to put Stories of প্রণয় in the subject line of your email. And don't forget to include your source!
L.O.V.E.
The MJFC Team
In this new section, আপনি will find examples and first hand accounts of Michael's generosity and love. And, we want to hear from you! If আপনি have been blessed দ্বারা one of Michael's many acts of kindness, অথবা আপনি know someone who was; অথবা if আপনি just happen to come across a story আপনি think we should include here, please let us know. আপনি can send your stories to Love@mjfanclub.net and be sure to put Stories of প্রণয় in the subject line of your email. And don't forget to include your source!
L.O.V.E.
The MJFC Team
"Moonwalker" -- a collection of short films made দ্বারা MJ in 1988 -- was never released theatrically in the United States ... but one L.A. movie theater is finally trying to make it happen ... for one night only.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ অনুরাগী flooded the A.C. ফেসবুক page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the দিন ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo দ্বারা Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let আপনি know if the খুঁজুন succeeds.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ অনুরাগী flooded the A.C. ফেসবুক page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the দিন ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo দ্বারা Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let আপনি know if the খুঁজুন succeeds.
Michael's spirit asked for Lisa's forgiveness
Michael Jackson's spirit reportedly asked for forgiveness from ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley at a সাম্প্রতিক seance.
Lisa Marie,43, is ব্যক্ত to have used with her make-up artist Karen Faye,53, to contact the late king of pop
Faye ব্যক্ত to UK newspaper The Sun ''he seemed to be on a mission to reach out to people in his life and be forgiven Michael spent his time explaining his faults and wanting us to forgive him. He seemed unsetttled. He seemed আরো jovial with Lisa.''
The psychic turned to me (Lisa) and ব্যক্ত Michael is telling me''You took such good care of me and i am so sorry I hurt আপনি so much.'' he ব্যক্ত he should have listened to me more. It hit Lisa straight in the heart
Michael Jackson's spirit reportedly asked for forgiveness from ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley at a সাম্প্রতিক seance.
Lisa Marie,43, is ব্যক্ত to have used with her make-up artist Karen Faye,53, to contact the late king of pop
Faye ব্যক্ত to UK newspaper The Sun ''he seemed to be on a mission to reach out to people in his life and be forgiven Michael spent his time explaining his faults and wanting us to forgive him. He seemed unsetttled. He seemed আরো jovial with Lisa.''
The psychic turned to me (Lisa) and ব্যক্ত Michael is telling me''You took such good care of me and i am so sorry I hurt আপনি so much.'' he ব্যক্ত he should have listened to me more. It hit Lisa straight in the heart
One Limousine Rides Past My House
Inside Are The Ones Who Tell Prophecy
Cause Nobody Would Dare Face Them
In War,
Cause They Rule The World
They're The
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Don't Try To Hurt Me, Cause I'm Armed
And I'm Hungry For Life, I Wanna Be One Of You
The Guys Walking Down The Street
Time Bends As They Move
All Are Paralyzed When Look At You
Cause You're The
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Pointing Guns, Against The Sun
দিন Night Its The Fight For Your Life
Its Like A Human JUngle
শার্দূল And All
Cause All আপনি Really Need To Fear Is The
Strongest Ones Of All!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Inside Are The Ones Who Tell Prophecy
Cause Nobody Would Dare Face Them
In War,
Cause They Rule The World
They're The
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Don't Try To Hurt Me, Cause I'm Armed
And I'm Hungry For Life, I Wanna Be One Of You
The Guys Walking Down The Street
Time Bends As They Move
All Are Paralyzed When Look At You
Cause You're The
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Pointing Guns, Against The Sun
দিন Night Its The Fight For Your Life
Its Like A Human JUngle
শার্দূল And All
Cause All আপনি Really Need To Fear Is The
Strongest Ones Of All!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
Men In Black
Deciders Of Our Fate
Men In Black
The Doorkeepers Of Reality
Men In Black!
The producer/director of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour is scoffing at Katherine Jackson's wrongful death suit in which he's named as a defendant, because he had nothing to do with the drugs অথবা treatment that caused the singer's death.
Kenny Ortega just filed legal docs -- obtained দ্বারা TMZ -- asking the court to remove him as a defendant in Katherine's suit, claiming, "Kenneth Ortega is not alleged to be involved in the medical treatment অথবা administration of drugs that allegedly caused Michael Jackson's death."
Ortega's lawyer adds ... Kenny never had a contract with Dr. Conrad Murray অথবা with Michael Jackson, nor has he had any official affiliation with AEG.
Ortega's lawyer says, "The naming of Kenneth Ortega as a defendant in this action, without any basis, without any substantive charging allegations against him, is a gross error."
Kenny Ortega just filed legal docs -- obtained দ্বারা TMZ -- asking the court to remove him as a defendant in Katherine's suit, claiming, "Kenneth Ortega is not alleged to be involved in the medical treatment অথবা administration of drugs that allegedly caused Michael Jackson's death."
Ortega's lawyer adds ... Kenny never had a contract with Dr. Conrad Murray অথবা with Michael Jackson, nor has he had any official affiliation with AEG.
Ortega's lawyer says, "The naming of Kenneth Ortega as a defendant in this action, without any basis, without any substantive charging allegations against him, is a gross error."