Video: Prince and Paris Jackson Accept Grammy for Father
Prince and Paris Jackson accepted an award at the Grammys last night for their deceased father, Michael Jackson. Michael received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award and 12 year-old Prince choked up a bit while giving his heartfelt speech. "Our father loved you so much because you were always there for him." Prince said of his father: "Through all his songs, his message was simple: Love.". Prince spoke first, then Paris who said her father had planned to perform at the Grammys this year as he could not last year. It was a very touching moment which brought the crowd to its feet. Take a look:
Playmates Toys to Create Michael Jackson Figures and Dolls
Playmates Toys and Bravado are hoping Michael Jackson products will stay hot in 2010. They should with the recent release on Michael Jackson's This is It film on DVD and blu-ray. Playmates Toys has signed an agreement with Bravado to create a signature line of Michael Jackson figures and dolls. Playmates collection will replicate iconic images of star with Michael Jackson dance poses, music and embellished fashions. The toys will be released this year.
"Michael Jackson as a global icon leaves a legacy in music, dance and fashion that remain unrivaled," said Lou Novak, President of Playmates Toys. "We will honor his talent and his art expression by delivering a spectacular, highly detailed product line to inspire fans, collectors and new found enthusiasts."
The Grammys will air Sunday night on CBS and will feature a 3-D film which was created to support Michael Jackson's performance of "Earth Song." The song's theme is environmentalism and was to have aired on Michael's last tour.
CBS and Target have partnered to provide millions of free glasses so that fans can see the film at home. The glasses will be available at Target through Sunday.
Here's a sneak preview of the film:
Travis Payne Teaches Dancing Filipino Inmates Performances From This is It
The Filipino, Philippines dancing inmates from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid. Travis Payne taught them to learn performances from Michael Jackson's This Is It. The inmates were also given some Michael Jackson shirts to wear. The release of the video below coincides with the release of This Is It on DVD and Blu-ray. Take a look:
Michael Jackson's This is It Film Released on DVD, Blu-ray Disc
Michael Jackson's This is It movie is now available on DVD and Blu-ray disc. The documentary film, directed by Kenny Ortega, is based on footage of Michael Jackson's rehearsal for his concerts in London that would have happened if he had not died.
You can read reviews of the DVD here, here and here.
The DVD and Blu-ray disc can be purchased on Amazon.com for a discount.
Unreleased Micheal Jackson and Lenny Kravitz Duet Hits Internet
This unreleased song called "Another Day" has hit the Internet. The song is an alleged duet with Lenny Kravitz. TMZ points out that Lenny Kravitz mentions working with Michael Jackson on an unreleased track in this interview on Spinner. You can listen to the song below.
The music video for Michael Jackson's "This is It" song has been released. The video was directed by Spike Lee. The music video feature footage of the Jacksons performing and footage from the Jacksons' hometown in Gary, Indiana. Take a look:
Captain Eo will soon return to Disneyland. The 17 minute 3-D film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Michael Jackson (then at the height of his fame) as Captain Eo. The film played from 1986 to 1997, and will now return to Disneyland beginning in February, 2010.
Captain Eo will return to Tomorrowland, and will replace
Honey I Shrunk The Audience.
Yahoo has revealed its top ten searches for 2010. Michael Jackson is number one followed by Twilight and the WWE. Michael Jackson was also the top search for Microsoft's Bing search engine. It won't be a surprise to see Michael Jackson top Google's 2009 search results as well.
Michael Jackson
Twilight
WWE
Megan Fox
Britney Spears
Naruto
American Idol
Kim Kardashian
NASCAR
Runescape
Yahoo has also provided a special 2009 year in review section here. They are rushing this early and not including December which would have to include something about Tiger Woods.
Microsoft's Bing Search Engine Released Top Searches for 2009
There is still a full month left in 2009 but Microsoft's Bing search engine has already released its data on the top ten searches of 2009. Michael Jackson was the most searched followed by Twitter and swine flu.
Michael Jackson's White Glove Sells For $350,000 at Auction
A Hong Kong business man snapped up Michael Jackson's iconic bejeweled white glove at an auction held by Julien's Auctions for $350,000. With tax the amount is closer to $420,000.
The Jackson memorabilia was the highlight of an auction of hundreds of rock'n'roll items, including many not associated with the "King of Pop," who died in June.
Darren Julien, CEO of Julien's Auctions, which ran the auction, called the glove "the Holy Grail of Michael Jackson," and many expected it to sell for far more than its pre-sale estimate of about $50,000.
With the added commission, the final price excluding taxes, ran to some $420,000.
The buyer was Hong Kong businessman Hoffman Ma.
The white glove was part of a large collection of Michael Jackson items that sold for $2 million according to MTV news.
The DVD of Bruno will be out on November 17th and there are several scenes which were cut from the full length movie. In this scene, LaToya Jackson is interviewed by Austrian TV host Bruno (played by Sasha Baron Cohen), supposedly for a new show he has for American television. Paula Abdul doesn't want to eat sushi off a naked man and leaves the interview. LaToya gamely goes along with the foolishness until Bruno asks to see her Blackberry and has his assistant copy down Michael Jackson's private telephone number. LaToya ended the interview and stalked out. This was the scene that was cut because of Michael's sudden death. One of the things that struck us about this clip is how tough LaToya is on the inside -- she's no pushover. She may have a breathy, light voice but there is clearly a woman of steel underneath. When Bruno asks her to do something she doesn't want to do she just smiles and says "no" and refuses to budge. Take a look:
Stars Walk the Red Carpet for This Is Is Los Angeles Premiere
The stars turned out for the Los Angeles premiere of the Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It, which was directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical). The documentary is getting rave reviews from top critics, such as Roger Ebert who said it was one of the best and most revealing musical documentaries that he had ever seen. Most critics agree that Jackson was fully able to perform and that the concert -- had it happened -- would have been amazing. Take a look:
Lionel Richie Represents Michael Jackson at Tokyo This Is It Premiere
Lionel Richie represented his long time friend Michael Jackson at the Tokyo premiere of the film This is It. Lionel talked about being close to Michael and that he considered him a part of his family. This Is It opened around the world in theaters and will play for two weeks. Take a look:
Playmates Toys and Bravado are hoping Michael Jackson products will stay hot in 2010. They should with the 
Yahoo has revealed its top ten searches for 2010. Michael Jackson is number one followed by Twilight and the WWE. Michael Jackson 
A Hong Kong business man snapped up Michael Jackson's iconic bejeweled white glove at an auction held by Julien's Auctions for $350,000. With tax the amount is closer to $420,000.
