Interesting program note: ABC will air a Spike Lee documentary on Michael Jackson's epochal "Bad" — which turns 25 Aug. 31. Not a lot of detail here yet — notably airdate, length, etc. — but the network indicates this should hit the air on Thanksgiving. Lee has presented this already at some film festivals in Toronto and Venice.
The details, via ABC's release:
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Legacy/Epic Records, carefully culling The Estate’s archives for rare and never-before-seen footage for the film which focuses on the creative forces that pushed Jackson to make the “BAD” album and launch the BAD Worldwide Tour. “BAD25” marks the first ever in-depth, behind-the-scenes film project to chronicle a Michael Jackson album and tour, and was filmed in advance of the 25th anniversary celebration of the iconic album, the record-breaking world tour and the groundbreaking short films that changed সঙ্গীত history. The album’s 25th Anniversary will be celebrated on September 18, 2012 with the Legacy/Epic Records release of deluxe 25th Anniversary editions of the album. The documentary features numerous interviews conducted personally দ্বারা Spike Lee, including Jackson’s confidants, choreographers, musicians and collaborators, such as Oscar-winning film director Martin Scorsese, Joe Pytka . . .
And this from the filmmaker:
Lee offers us a আরো intimate side of Jackson, one rarely glimpsed amidst the glitter and circus-like atmosphere that surrounded the notoriously private superstar, especially as his personal life (and appearance) became a scandal-rag mainstay in the years that followed Bad. As the landmark album takes shape before our eyes, we see Jackson’s dedication to his craft, his talent for inspired collaboration, and his sly sense of humor — as well as some hints of the toll that his relentless work ethic had on his psyche..
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The details, via ABC's release:
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Legacy/Epic Records, carefully culling The Estate’s archives for rare and never-before-seen footage for the film which focuses on the creative forces that pushed Jackson to make the “BAD” album and launch the BAD Worldwide Tour. “BAD25” marks the first ever in-depth, behind-the-scenes film project to chronicle a Michael Jackson album and tour, and was filmed in advance of the 25th anniversary celebration of the iconic album, the record-breaking world tour and the groundbreaking short films that changed সঙ্গীত history. The album’s 25th Anniversary will be celebrated on September 18, 2012 with the Legacy/Epic Records release of deluxe 25th Anniversary editions of the album. The documentary features numerous interviews conducted personally দ্বারা Spike Lee, including Jackson’s confidants, choreographers, musicians and collaborators, such as Oscar-winning film director Martin Scorsese, Joe Pytka . . .
And this from the filmmaker:
Lee offers us a আরো intimate side of Jackson, one rarely glimpsed amidst the glitter and circus-like atmosphere that surrounded the notoriously private superstar, especially as his personal life (and appearance) became a scandal-rag mainstay in the years that followed Bad. As the landmark album takes shape before our eyes, we see Jackson’s dedication to his craft, his talent for inspired collaboration, and his sly sense of humor — as well as some hints of the toll that his relentless work ethic had on his psyche..
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La Toya Jackson thinks a lot of Michael Jackson haters have had a change of হৃদয় since her brother died -- but it's unclear whether she's including Gene Simmons in that group.
You'll recall চুম্বন got dropped from the upcoming MJ tribute সঙ্গীতানুষ্ঠান in part because Gene has ব্যক্ত he believes Michael was a child molester.
This weekend in Bev Hills we asked La Toya if she thought the সঙ্গীতানুষ্ঠান should be off limits to artists who disrespected Michael. Her answer is all about forgiveness ... but are আপনি buying it?
You'll recall চুম্বন got dropped from the upcoming MJ tribute সঙ্গীতানুষ্ঠান in part because Gene has ব্যক্ত he believes Michael was a child molester.
This weekend in Bev Hills we asked La Toya if she thought the সঙ্গীতানুষ্ঠান should be off limits to artists who disrespected Michael. Her answer is all about forgiveness ... but are আপনি buying it?
Sources directly connected to Dr. Conrad Murray tell TMZ ... the Doc will not accept any plea bargain from the L.A. County District Attorney in the Michael Jackson manslaughter case.
We're told Dr. Murray feels so strongly about his innocence, even a plea with no jail time would be out of the question.
Fact is ... Dr. Murray shouldn't hold his breath, because no plea bargain has been offered and sources tell us the D.A. will not offer one.
As for Murray's defense ... we're told the centerpiece revolves around the fact that only two people were in the room around the time MJ died, and Murray insists he did not administer the fatal dose of Propofol.
The operating theory of Murray's lawyers -- when the Doc left to go to the bathroom, a frustrated MJ woke up and administered the fatal dose himself in a desperate attempt to get some sleep.
We're told Dr. Murray feels so strongly about his innocence, even a plea with no jail time would be out of the question.
Fact is ... Dr. Murray shouldn't hold his breath, because no plea bargain has been offered and sources tell us the D.A. will not offer one.
As for Murray's defense ... we're told the centerpiece revolves around the fact that only two people were in the room around the time MJ died, and Murray insists he did not administer the fatal dose of Propofol.
The operating theory of Murray's lawyers -- when the Doc left to go to the bathroom, a frustrated MJ woke up and administered the fatal dose himself in a desperate attempt to get some sleep.
Michael my heart,
last night I dream of you,
আপনি were embracing me from my back.
I heard your heartbeat and it beats so fast,
like our promise that our প্রণয় will never end.
We had so much fun together,
that I wished to go on forever.
Talks and laugh ,kissing and cuddling,
like no other people existing.
Holding each others hands while we walked,
all your attention was just for us.
I can't think of anything when আপনি talked,
but I প্রণয় আপনি আরো and more, আপনি see.
We stopped walking and আপনি looked at me sweetly,
then আপনি leaned over and kissed me.
My হৃদয় popped out and I saw butterflies,
আপনি ব্যক্ত আপনি প্রণয় me truly. oh sorry and then, I awake up and my dream was to end.
It was still a memory to reminisce, your চুম্বন was so tender and sweet.
প্রণয় and miss আপনি !! ♥
last night I dream of you,
আপনি were embracing me from my back.
I heard your heartbeat and it beats so fast,
like our promise that our প্রণয় will never end.
We had so much fun together,
that I wished to go on forever.
Talks and laugh ,kissing and cuddling,
like no other people existing.
Holding each others hands while we walked,
all your attention was just for us.
I can't think of anything when আপনি talked,
but I প্রণয় আপনি আরো and more, আপনি see.
We stopped walking and আপনি looked at me sweetly,
then আপনি leaned over and kissed me.
My হৃদয় popped out and I saw butterflies,
আপনি ব্যক্ত আপনি প্রণয় me truly. oh sorry and then, I awake up and my dream was to end.
It was still a memory to reminisce, your চুম্বন was so tender and sweet.
প্রণয় and miss আপনি !! ♥
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.
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."