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The 5 Best (and 4 Worst) Super Bowl Halftime Performances

It wouldn’t be a true Super Bowl Sunday without some ridiculous halftime show, so we’ve analyzed the best and worst performances in the history of the game.  read more

The 80 Best Albums of the 1980s

The 1980s might conjure up images of leg warmers, parachute pants, moonwalking, Flock of Seagulls haircuts and any number of John Hughes movies. But looking back at the decade’s best albums, those years were extremely diverse.  read more

Michael Jackson to be Honored on Hollywood Boulevard

On Jan. 26, the King of Pop’s prints will be immortalized on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. In a rare public appearance, Michael Jackson’s three children—Prince, Paris and Blanket—will use a pair of their father’s shoes and one of his famous sequined gloves to mark the cement on the famous walk. The event, presented by the theater’s new owners Donald Kushner and Elie Samaha, will even include a tribute performance from the cast of the Cirque du Soleil show, “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour.” The show is also running at the Staples Centre in Los...  read more

Michael Jackson Biopic in the Works?

After the creepy incident with people bidding on Michael Jackson' deathbed on eBay, we knew things were going to get a little weird. After settling the case with Jackson's death with Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson Estates (his family) has stated they are pushing to get a biopic made about the King of Pop. After the success of movies like Walk The Line and Ray, a biopic on Jackson seems like a logical move. While this much was to be expected, the story doesn't end there.  read more

Gross of the Day: Michael Jackson's Death Bed Up For Auction

If you thought the news of John Lennon's tooth going up for auction was sort of gross, prepare to be outright disturbed. According to Entertainment Weekly's Music Mix, the actual bed that the "King of Pop" died in will be auctioned off by by Julien's Auctions, who previously handled the auctioning of various items from Jackson's infamous Neverland Ranch back in 2009.  read more

Michael Jackson's Doctor Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

The Associated Press reported today that Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was treating Michael Jackson at the time of his death, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after administering a lethal dose of anesthetic to Jackson.   read more

11 Amazing Falsetto Vocalists

From soul and Motown to modern indie rock, the falsetto vocal technique has been in popular use throughout a variety of genres and for a variety of expressive purposes.  read more

Michael Jackson's Family Asks for $30 Million Trust Fund

It was revealed in a report from Reuters yesterday that the executors of the late Michael Jackson's estate have requested that $30 million be set aside from the state from its beneficiaries: Jackson's mother Katherine, 81, and his three kids Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket, 9.  read more

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

The iconic red jacket that Michael Jackson wore in the classic “Thriller” video recently sold at an auction for enough to make his $300,000 glove seem like a steal. Texas entrepreneur Milton Verret put down $1.8 million for the leather garment and plans to put it on display at a children’s hospital in Austin before sending it on tour to raise money for children’s charities....  read more

Watch Barry Gibb and Michael Jackson's Collaboration

In an incredibly random move, the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb has released a personal video on YouTube that captures the disco pioneer’s 2002 collaboration with the late King of Pop....  read more