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Michael Jackson's This Is It Rakes in Over $100 Million

Although it was expected that Michael Jackson’s posthumous concert flick, This Is It, was going to bring in an audience still reeling and confused from MJ’s untimely passing, a $100 million gross worldwide (in just its first week, no less) is downright impressive....  read more

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20 Most Awesomely Bad Moments in the "We Are the World" video

When all these music superstars got together, their hearts were in the right place, their cause as sound as ever, and, over the years, their epic song has raised over $63 million to aid Africa. But that doesn't mean we can't make fun of them...  read more

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"A Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing" Video (Awesome of the Day)

Chicago cellist Alison Chesley has recorded with artists like Bob Mould, Disturbed, Anthrax and Broken Social Scene, so it’s no surprise that she’s tackled a Minutemen classic like “A Political Song For Michael Jackson to Sing” under her moniker Helen Money....  read more

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Michael Jackson Fans Attempt Another "Thriller" World Record

Just months after setting a record in Mexico City, Michael Jackson fans hope to break yet another world record inspired by the king of pop’s most famous group-dance routine....  read more

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Listen to New Michael Jackson Song "This Is It"

Although This Is It, won't hit theaters for another two weeks, a new Michael Jackson song called, you guessed it, "This Is It," can be heard now....  read more

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R. Kelly to Finish Unreleased Michael Jackson Songs

R. Kelly, the self-declared king of R&B, has revealed plans to finish and release tracks the king of pop recorded before his untimely death....  read more

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3D Michael Jackson Concert Film Coming in October

A judge’s approval has officially sealed a $60 million deal with Sony to release This is It, a compilation of rehearsal footage recorded as Michael Jackson prepared for his planned concert series in London....  read more

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Thriller Nears Top-Selling Album Of All Time Status

Since his June 25 death, Michael Jackson has seen a spike not only in record sales but pretty much anything he's ever been affiliated with....  read more

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Don't Stop Til You Get Enough: The Best Michael Jackson Tribute Swag on Etsy

In life, Michael Jackson was the King of Pop, but in death he's become something perhaps even more vital for these times: an economic stimulant. His albums have literally been flying off the shelves—well, not literally flying, but literally off the shelves, with physical copies making up 82% of the sales—clinching him eight of the top 10 spots on Billboard's Top Pop Catalog Album chart the week after his death. Even the magazine industry is getting a boost (a much needed one, we gotta admit), and Lord knows how much cash has been poured into MJ tribute merchandise (official and...  read more

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Michael Jackson's Victory Tour Glove to be Auctioned

In 1984, Michael Jackson swept the nation with his Victory Tour. He took the stage in his "Suit of Lights," which included that famous (and possibly infamous) sparkling white glove. Created especially for him by designer Ted Shell, the glove glimmered with beads, rhinestones and 50 tiny light bulbs, and became one of the most well-known symbols of the King of Pop. Now, thanks to Profiles in History, which recently announced plans to auction off the glove, MJ super-fans have the chance to own this iconic piece of memorabilia....  read more

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