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title: Michael Jackson albums discography

text: of six with the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons), who were prominent performers during the 1970s. Jackson's early solo career that same decade included albums such as "Got to Be There" and "Ben". His two follow-ups, "Music & Me" and "Forever, Michael", failed to sell well. In 1979, Jackson released "Off the Wall", which became his first best-selling album. Three years later, Jackson issued his best-selling album to date, "Thriller", which topped several international charts and became the best-selling album of all time. Jackson's follow-ups, "Bad", "Dangerous", and "", also became international successes. Jackson's tenth and final studio

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: his death. The entire top nine positions on "Billboard"'s Top Pop Catalog Albums featured titles related to him. By the third week it would be the entire top 12 positions. "Number Ones" was the best-selling album of the week and topped the catalog chart with sales of 108,000, an increase of 2,340 percent. "The Essential Michael Jackson" (2) and "Thriller" (3) also sold over 100,000 units. The other titles on the chart are "Off the Wall" (4), Jackson Five's "" (5), "Bad" (6), "Dangerous" (7), "" (8) and Jackson's "" (9). Collectively, his solo albums sold 422,000 copies in the

title: Michael Jackson

text: solo performer in the early 1970s, he maintained ties to the Jackson 5 and Motown. Between 1972 and 1975, Michael released four solo studio albums with Motown: "Got to Be There" (1972), "Ben" (1972), "Music & Me" (1973), and "Forever, Michael" (1975). "Got to Be There" and "Ben", the title tracks from his first two solo albums, became successful singles, as did a cover of Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin". The Jackson 5 were later described as "a cutting-edge example of black crossover artists". Although their sales began to decline in 1973, and the members chafed under Motown's refusal to allow

title: Dangerous (Michael Jackson album)

text: paranoid, cryptic, sensual, vulnerable, idealistic, bleak, transcendent, and fearful?" In 2007, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) ranked "Dangerous" number 115 on its list of the "Definitive 200 albums of all time developed by the NARM". Chuck Eddy named it the eighth most essential new jack swing album in a list published by "Spin". Notes Personnel as listed in the album's liner notes. Dangerous (Michael Jackson album) Dangerous is the eighth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on November 26, 1991. The album was co-produced by Jackson, Bill Bottrell, Teddy Riley, and

title: Michael Jackson albums discography

text: Michael Jackson albums discography This article contains the albums discography of the American musician Michael Jackson. It consists of ten studio albums and a partial list of live albums, compilations, extended plays, soundtracks and remix albums. Also listed are peak chart positions from 10 selected countries (markets), with relative sales and certifications. Sales in parentheses are of albums not certified. The countries selected are United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Some of the countries changed their levels of certifications at various times. Michael Jackson made his debut at the age

title: Michael Jackson albums discography

text: album, "Invincible", was released in 2001 and topped international charts, with total confirmed sales of 6 million copies worldwide. Following Jackson's death in 2009, sales of his previous work skyrocketed, with his compilation album, "Number Ones", becoming one of the best-selling albums internationally. Michael Jackson albums discography This article contains the albums discography of the American musician Michael Jackson. It consists of ten studio albums and a partial list of live albums, compilations, extended plays, soundtracks and remix albums. Also listed are peak chart positions from 10 selected countries (markets), with relative sales and certifications. Sales in parentheses are of

title: Alan Jackson albums discography

text: Alan Jackson albums discography Alan Jackson is an American country music artist. The first artist signed to Arista Nashville Records, he was with them from 1989 to 2011. He has released 16 studio albums, two Christmas albums, 10 compilation albums, and a tribute album for the label. His first two greatest hits albums (1995's "The Greatest Hits Collection" and 2003's "Greatest Hits Volume II") as well as his 1992 studio album, "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)", are all his highest-certified albums, each certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, with sales in the

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: Michael Jackson" topped the album chart, giving Jackson a second number one album in as many weeks. He had five of the top ten albums in the album chart. In third week sales, "The Essential Michael Jackson" retained the number one position and Jackson held three other positions within the top five. By August 3, Jackson had sold 2 million records and spent six consecutive weeks atop the album chart. He retained the top spot on the album chart for a seventh consecutive week. In the U.S., Jackson broke three chart records on the first "Billboard" issue date that followed

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: Wanda Jackson albums discography The albums discography of Wanda Jackson, an American recording artist, consists of forty-five studio albums, one international studio album, seven tribute and cover albums, four live albums, twenty-one compilation albums, and two box sets. In 1954 at age sixteen, Jackson signed with Decca Records as a country music artist. The label did not issue a record until the 1962 compilation "Lovin' Country Style", six years after Jackson left Decca. She signed with Capitol Records in 1956, and her self-titled debut studio album was released three years later. Although Jackson had recently been identifying herself as a

title: Michael Jackson

text: honor his legacy. A portion of the proceeds were presented to some of Jackson's favorite charities. In the 12 months after his death, Jackson sold more than 8.2 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide, making him the best-selling albums artist of 2009. He became the first artist to sell one million downloads in a week in music download history, with a record-breaking 2.6 million downloads of his songs. Three of his albums, "Thriller", "Number Ones" and "The Essential Michael Jackson", sold more than any new album, the first time a catalog album has ever scanned

title: The Collection (Michael Jackson album)

text: is similar to the "King of Pop" UK edition album. The album spent two weeks at the peak of the European Top 100 Albums chart. The Collection (Michael Jackson album) The Collection is a compilation box set by American recording artist Michael Jackson released four days after his death, though its release was already scheduled before Jackson's passing. With the exception of "", it contains all of Jackson's Epic studio albums. It has peaked at number one in several countries. This set was originally available, albeit in different packaging, in 2001 as a very rare UK promo set to celebrate

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: and number 17 on the Top Rock Albums chart. With "The Party Ain't Over", Jackson became the oldest female artist to place an album on the Billboard 200 chart, at the age of 73. In October 2012, Justin Townes Earle produced her forty-fifth studio record, "Unfinished Business", which reached number 61 on the Top Country Albums chart. Wanda Jackson albums discography The albums discography of Wanda Jackson, an American recording artist, consists of forty-five studio albums, one international studio album, seven tribute and cover albums, four live albums, twenty-one compilation albums, and two box sets. In 1954 at age sixteen,

title: Michael Jackson videography

text: Michael Jackson videography American entertainer Michael Jackson (1958–2009) debuted on the professional music scene at age five as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still part of the group. Jackson has been referred to as the "King of Music Videos" in subsequent years. Jackson had seven of his solo albums promoted with music videos. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular culture and the first African American entertainer to have a strong crossover fanbase on MTV. The popularity of his music videos that aired on MTV, such as

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: the most (and unfortunately there are few who do not fit into stated majority)." During the trial, Matt Drudge accused the media of largely ignoring testimony and evidence that exonerated Jackson and said, "Out here...Michael Jackson is being literally crucified...I think if you did a pulse poll, of people listening to these local talk shows, they would say 95% that Michael Jackson did all this...because it's based on the coverage." Court TV hired tabloid journalist Diane Dimond to cover the trial even though Dimond had previously been sued by Jackson and evaded the suit with the help of prosecutor Sneddon.

title: Alan Jackson albums discography

text: United States of over 6,000,000. He has sold over 40 million albums in the United States since 1991 when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales for "Billboard". In addition to releasing country albums, in 2006, he released "Precious Memories", an album composed of Christian music as well as gospel music. The album was a commercial success, charting to number one on the Top Country Albums and the Top Christian Albums music charts. It is one of several Platinum-selling albums for Jackson. Alan Jackson albums discography Alan Jackson is an American country music artist. The first artist signed to Arista Nashville Records,

title: The Definitive Collection (Michael Jackson album)

text: The Definitive Collection (Michael Jackson album) The Definitive Collection is a compilation album by Michael Jackson, and the third album to be released since his death. "The Definitive Collection" charted on number 39 on Billboard 200 and number 17 on R&B/Hip Hop Albums. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic said: "Released roughly three days after Michael Jackson's passing, The Definitive Collection is a 19-track collection of highlights from his Motown recordings, including the hits he had with his brothers in the Jackson 5. This emphasizes Michael's solo hits over the Jackson 5's — there are ten cuts of him alone, nine

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: and for the County of Santa Barbara, determined that Jackson was not guilty on all 10 felony and all 4 misdemeanor charges. 2005: As of April 15, 2005, all weekdays from February 28, 2005 were court days, except: A few court days were without jury and without Jackson. On these days motions were discussed and ruled about. These were on March 11 and 18, and the first part of March 28. There were also several days in which Michael Jackson was unable to attend. These are: In 2010, Charles Thomson wrote a piece for "The Huffington Post", "One of the

title: The Collection (Michael Jackson album)

text: The Collection (Michael Jackson album) The Collection is a compilation box set by American recording artist Michael Jackson released four days after his death, though its release was already scheduled before Jackson's passing. With the exception of "", it contains all of Jackson's Epic studio albums. It has peaked at number one in several countries. This set was originally available, albeit in different packaging, in 2001 as a very rare UK promo set to celebrate the release of "Invincible" at 34 Westferry Circus in Canary Wharf, London. This compilation also marks the beginning of Jackson's posthumous legacy. The artwork scheme

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: door "kind of locked, so [he] pushed it, and it opened," and he walked some ways into the room and stopped when he saw what Gavin and Michael were doing. He testified they were on the bed "outside of the covers," Jackson was on his back with his eyes closed, and Gavin was "curled up" facing away from Jackson and was "kind of snoring." Star couldn't remember what his brother had been wearing but said it might have been "pants or underwears," and that Jackson was wearing "socks, underwears, and an undershirt," but later said Jackson's "hand was in his

title: That's What Friends Are For

text: Dayne, Michael Douglas, Exposé, Whoopi Goldberg, Melanie Griffith, Hall & Oates, Jennifer Holliday, Whitney Houston, Alan Jackson, Kenny G, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, Milli Vanilli, Jeffrey Osborne, Carly Simon, Patti Smith, Lisa Stansfield, The Four Tops, and Dionne Warwick. "That's What Friends Are For" was the finale song sung by Warwick and cousin Houston before being joined on the stage by the other guests of the event. Over $2.5 million was raised that night for the Arista Foundation which gave the proceeds to various AIDS organizations. That's What Friends Are For "That's What Friends Are For" is a song written

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: achievement award during the 52nd Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. Jackson was featured in the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony's "In Memoriam" tribute. Jackson's record sales increased dramatically, eightyfold by June 29, according to HMV. Bill Carr of Amazon said the website sold out of all Jackson and Jackson 5 CDs within minutes of the news breaking, and that demand surpassed that for Elvis Presley and John Lennon after their sudden deaths. In Japan, six of his albums made SoundScan Japan's Top 200 Albums chart, and in Poland, "Thriller 25" topped the national album chart and was replaced by

title: Top Pop Catalog Albums

text: than 31 years). Its closest competitor is Bob Marley's "Legend", at more than 975 weeks. The issue dated July 11, 2009, was the first time any catalog album outsold the number-one album on the "Billboard" 200. Three of Michael Jackson's albums ("Number Ones", "The Essential Michael Jackson" and "Thriller") claimed positions 1-3 respectively on both the Top Pop Catalog Albums and Top Comprehensive Albums charts in the week following Jackson's death. Additionally, eight of the top nine positions on the chart were owned by Jackson, with a ninth held by a Jackson 5 hits collection. Top Pop Catalog Albums Top

title: Michael Jackson-related games

text: Whilst Ulala is distracted by a fake scoop, the headquarters are attacked and Space Michael is kidnapped by Purge and the Rhythm Rogues and has to be rescued by Ulala in a level featuring several of Michael's trademark dance moves. He then joins Ulala in facing up against Purge. In both versions of the game, Michael speaks in English, which is subtitled into Japanese in the Japanese version. The May 2007 issue of EGM contains a quote from series creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi concerning what it was like to work with Jackson: Michael Jackson: The Experience is a music video game

title: Invincible (Michael Jackson album)

text: year according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Notes Credits adapted from "Invincible" album liner notes. !Billboard 200 Albums (2002) !Position 43 Invincible (Michael Jackson album) Invincible is the final studio album by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on October 30, 2001, by Epic Records. It was Jackson's sixth studio album released through Epic, and his last released before his death in 2009. Similar to Jackson's previous material, "Invincible" explores themes such as love, romance, isolation, media criticism, and social issues. An extensive and laborious album to make, Jackson started the multi genre production in

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: issued that peaked in the Billboard Top Country Albums chart: "Reckless Love Affair" (number 17), "Cream of the Crop" (number 25), "The Many Moods of Wanda Jackson" (number 28), and "I've Gotta Sing" (number 19). In 1968, the compilation album "The Best of Wanda Jackson" reached number 29 on the Top Country Albums chart. Her first live album, "Live in Person at Mr. Lucky's", was released the following year. Converting to Christianity in 1971, Jackson released her first religious studio album, "Praise the Lord". Deciding to record more religious music, she signed with the Word and Myrrh labels in the

title: Michael Jackson impersonator

text: his signature moves, while dancing to a medley of Jackson's songs. Michael Jackson impersonator A Michael Jackson impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies the look and sound of American entertainer Michael Jackson. They work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts remain in great demand due to the high popularity of Jackson. "Thriller – Live" is a two-and-a-half-hour concert celebrating the music of Jackson. It had already been performed in the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, and Scandinavia before opening at the Lyric Theatre, London on 2 January 2009. The show was conceived by Jackson family friend

title: Michael Jackson impersonator

text: Michael Jackson impersonator A Michael Jackson impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies the look and sound of American entertainer Michael Jackson. They work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts remain in great demand due to the high popularity of Jackson. "Thriller – Live" is a two-and-a-half-hour concert celebrating the music of Jackson. It had already been performed in the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, and Scandinavia before opening at the Lyric Theatre, London on 2 January 2009. The show was conceived by Jackson family friend and author, Adrian Grant. Thrill the World is an annual international

title: Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson

text: You" is "pretty commercial" but did praise the drumming of Byron Landham writing that he "really rocks the house". Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson is an album by jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, a tribute to deceased entertainer Michael Jackson. The album was released in 2010 on HighNote Records and was produced by DeFrancesco and Glenn Ferracone. It was nominated for the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. This album is one of several tribute albums released by DeFrancesco; in 2002 he paid tribute to fellow

text: Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson is an album by jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, a tribute to deceased entertainer Michael Jackson. The album was released in 2010 on HighNote Records and was produced by DeFrancesco and Glenn Ferracone. It was nominated for the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. This album is one of several tribute albums released by DeFrancesco; in 2002 he paid tribute to fellow Philadelphian Don Patterson, plus Jimmy Smith in 1999, Frank Sinatra in 2004 and Horace Silver in 2009. Along with

title: Michael Jackson

text: Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is also regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon

title: Michael Jackson

text: at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The concert took place on October 21, 2001, and included performances from dozens of major artists, including Jackson, who performed his song "What More Can I Give" as the finale. The release of "Invincible" was preceded by a dispute between Jackson and his record label, Sony Music Entertainment. Jackson had expected the licenses to the masters of his albums to revert to him some time in the early 2000s, after which he would be able to promote the material however he pleased and keep the profits; however, clauses in the contract set the revert

title: Michael Jackson (anthropologist)

text: affections, identifications, and places of personal anchorage. The critic Vincent O'Sullivan writes, "What one hears in his readings is the modest, confidant, international voice that drives his poems, the conversing of a man who, as ever, is on one road to find another." Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington, a Master of Arts (postgraduate) from the University of Auckland, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Cambridge University. Michael Jackson (anthropologist) Michael D. Jackson (born 1940) is a New Zealand poet and anthropologist who has taught in anthropology departments at Massey University, the Australian National University,

title: Personal relationships of Michael Jackson

text: an unnamed surrogate mother. Rowe said that she was not the biological mother of Prince Michael II, who is nicknamed "Blanket". Jackson stated that the baby was produced through artificial insemination using his own sperm cells. He further said that he did not know the mother, and she did not know him, and that in asking for a surrogate mother, he did not care how old she was or what race she was. It did, however, matter to him that she was intelligent, healthy, and had uncorrected eyesight. In the television documentary, "The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were

title: Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson song)

text: Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson song) "Do What You Do" is a single by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson, sibling of singers Michael and Janet Jackson and former member of The Jackson 5. It was released as the second single from his 1984 album, entitled "Jermaine Jackson" in the United States but marketed as "Dynamite" in the United Kingdom and other countries. This was one of Jermaine's first releases with Arista Records after a long recording career with Motown Records, first as a member of The Jackson 5, then later as a solo artist. Although Jermaine Jackson never achieved

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: for the air conditioning to be turned on (it was). Police allege these tapes prove that Jackson's claims are false; Jackson, along with his family, claim that what is being shown is merely a biased portion of what actually occurred. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer ordered an independent investigation into Jackson's complaints. After interviewing 163 witnesses, the complaints were rejected in August 2004. On December 18, 2003, Jackson was charged with committing seven counts of child molestation in February and March 2003, and with two counts of administering an intoxicating agent in order to carry out the molestation, all pertaining

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: she was "absolutely" convinced that her father had been murdered. Jackson's last will was filed by attorney John Branca at the Los Angeles County courthouse on July 1, 2009. Signed July 7, 2002, it names Branca and accountant John McClain as executors; they were confirmed as such by a Los Angeles judge on July 6, 2009. All assets are given to the (pre-existing) Michael Jackson Family Trust (amended March 22, 2002), the details of which have not been made public. The Associated Press reports that, in 2007, Jackson had a net worth of $236.6 million: $567.6 million in assets, which

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: their files. Gavin and Star Arvizo testified that Jackson introduced them to pornography. Star described a time when he, his brother, Frank Tyson, and Michael Jackson had looked at "pornography sites" on Gavin's computer. The pictures were of naked women, and Jackson had allegedly whispered to his sleeping son, "you're missing some pussy," before they all watched "The Simpsons" and went to sleep. Star also testified to twice looking through adult magazines with Gavin, Jackson, and Aldo Cascio. He identified a picture of a particular "Barely Legal" magazine that he said Jackson showed the boys, when Mesereau pointed out that

title: We Are All One

text: during multiple sessions and with numerous musicians over a period of several years, Falzarano was able to turn the tables on high-profile players and solicit "their" uninhibited support in helping him to realize "his" musical vision. Consequently, Michael Falzarano delivers one of the most compelling and organic albums in his extensive discography." Featuring With Production We Are All One We Are All One is an album by Michael Falzarano. It was released by Woodstock Records on October 28, 2008. Michael Falzarano is a rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the New Riders of

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: spend all his time with him. When asked about the lawsuits that resulted from her family's involvement with Michael Jackson, June Chandler made the distinction that even though she was listed as a plaintiff and received settlement money, it was not she who sued Jackson, but rather Jordan and his father Evan who did so. She claimed not to recall that Jackson had counter sued for extortion, or that her second husband, Dave Schwartz, had sued Jackson, or that Evan Chandler had sued Jackson a second time. Thomas Mesereau said in a Harvard lecture later that year, "the prosecutors tried

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: Trial of Michael Jackson People v. Jackson (full case name: 1133603: The People of the State of California v. Michael Joe Jackson) was a 2005 criminal trial held in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, in which American recording artist Michael Jackson was charged with molesting Gavin Arvizo, a 13-year-old boy whom the pop star had befriended. Jackson was indicted for four counts of molesting a minor, four counts of intoxicating a minor in order to molest him, one count of attempted child molestation, and one count of conspiring to hold the boy and his family captive at his Neverland Ranch,

title: Statue of Michael Jackson

text: Statue of Michael Jackson The Michael Jackson Statue is a plaster and resin sculpture of Michael Jackson commissioned by Mohamed Al-Fayed and originally unveiled in 2011 outside Craven Cottage, the ground of Fulham Football Club of which Al-Fayed was chairman. It was removed by new Fulham chairman Shahid Khan in 2013 and moved to the National Football Museum in Manchester in 2014. The statue is high and is made of plaster and resin. While outside Craven Cottage it stood high inclusive of a plinth. Jackson is portrayed wearing a silver jacket, black trousers, white socks and a single glove. Jackson

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: as well as conspiring to commit extortion and child abduction. Jackson pleaded not guilty to all counts. The trial spanned approximately 18 months, from Jackson's arraignment on January 16, 2004 to June 13, 2005, when the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty on all fourteen charges, which included the above ten plus four lesser misdemeanor counts. In a 2003 Granada Television documentary titled "Living with Michael Jackson", British journalist Martin Bashir interviewed Jackson extensively over a period of 8 months. The film was broadcast in the UK on February 3, 2003, and in the U.S. three days later. In

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: with intent to molest (a felony charge), or without (a misdemeanor). All three Arvizo children testified that Michael Jackson had served them alcohol. Gavin testified that the first time he ever drank alcohol was in the wine cellar with Jackson, where he allegedly swallowed a quantity of vodka thinking it was water. He testified that after the Miami trip, he was drinking wine, vodka, rum, or bourbon every night that Jackson was home. However, in an earlier police interview, he said he "didn't drink a lot" at Neverland. The prosecution's "grooming" theory held that Jackson used alcohol to lower Gavin's

title: Michael Jackson (English singer)

text: Michael Jackson (English singer) Michael Jackson is a UK male singer who was lead vocalist with the heavy metal band Satan/Pariah. Jackson was born in Lancaster, Lancashire in 1964 to parents Estelle and Michael Jackson. He was brought up by his mother in Morecambe, Lancashire from an early age. A fanatical Queen fan Jackson dreamed of being a rock singer like his idol Freddie Mercury. Entering the Merchant Navy straight from school he spent five years sailing all over the world while singing with the band Rough Edge between assignments. Eventually he decided to answer an advertisement, learned the required

title: Billboard Comprehensive Albums

text: The "Billboard" Comprehensive Albums chart was not published in the print edition of "Billboard" magazine. Instead, it could be viewed via paid subscription to "Billboard"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s online service, Billboard.biz. The issue dated July 11, 2009 was the first time any catalog album outsold the number-one album on the "Billboard" 200. Three of Michael Jackson's albums ("Number Ones", "The Essential Michael Jackson" and "Thriller") claimed positions 1-3 respectively on "Top Pop Catalog Albums" and "Top Comprehensive Albums" in the week following Jackson's death. After the continued success of such catalog albums, "Billboard" Comprehensive Albums chart was discontinued in November 2009, and the

title: Who Is It (Michael Jackson song)

text: to her callgirl existence again. Her employer slaps her in the face and she is then seen being prepared for a new identity. This version did not initially air in the USA but was included on the video albums: "" and "Michael Jackson's Vision". Another version of the video features footage from past music videos and live performances. This is the version that first aired in the USA. Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) "Who Is It" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on August 31, 1992, as the fifth single

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: He was very mentally aware when we saw him and he was in a very good mood." Jackson is survived by his three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as "Prince" (b. 1997); Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (b. 1998), born during his marriage to his second wife, Debbie Rowe; and Prince Michael Jackson II, known as "Blanket", born in 2002 to a surrogate mother. He is also survived by his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy; sisters Rebbie, La Toya and Janet; and parents Joseph and Katherine. Katherine was granted temporary guardianship of Michael's three children on June 29, 2009.

title: Monster (Michael Jackson song)

text: that the vocals on the three Cascio songs were not performed by Jackson and were instead recorded after his death by Malachi. However, Zia Modabber of Katten Muchin Rosenman, Sony's law firm, stated that the claims are not true. Monster (Michael Jackson song) "Monster" is a song credited to American recording artist Michael Jackson, featuring 50 Cent, released on Jackson's first posthumous album, "Michael". The song was allegedly written by Michael Jackson, Eddie Cascio, James Porte, and its rap part was written by Curtis Jackson. Along with "Breaking News" and "Keep Your Head Up", the song was allegedly recorded in

title: Michael Jackson-related games

text: developed by SEE MJ Virtual Worlds (The Michael Jackson Company LLC and SEE Entertainment) and was originally scheduled for release in 2011, but was eventually canceled. "Planet Michael" was to be based within the Entropia Universe. Michael Jackson-related games There are at least eight video games that Michael Jackson has composed music for or are directly related to him. Sega was the developer for at least five of them: the arcade and Mega Drive / Genesis versions of "Michael Jackson's Moonwalker", "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" for the Mega Drive / Genesis, and "Space Channel 5" and "" for the Dreamcast.

title: Health and appearance of Michael Jackson

text: even out the uneven skin tone. "It is something I cannot help," said Jackson. "When people make up stories that I don't want to be who I am, it hurts me. It's a problem for me. I can't control it. But what about all the millions of people who sit in the sun to become darker, to become other than what they are. Nobody says nothing about that." Winfrey's interview of Jackson was watched by 62 million Americans. It also started a public discourse on the topic of vitiligo, then a relatively unknown condition. Jackson publicly said that he was

title: Michael Jackson (linebacker)

text: Michael Jackson (linebacker) Michael Jackson (born July 15, 1957) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for eight seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Jackson was born in Pasco, Washington. A 1975 graduate of Pasco High School, he has enjoyed greater success and accumulated more career achievements than any other Bulldog. A three-year/three-sport letterman, he was the team captain in both football and baseball while garnering All-State honors and receiving the Denning Award for Outstanding Athlete by the Pasco Jaycees as a senior. At the University of Washington, Jackson earned four varsity

title: Speechless (Michael Jackson song)

text: as a single with the official name "Speechless – The Tribute to Michael Jackson" to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Jackson's death. All proceeds from the recording were donated to the charity War Child. Speechless (Michael Jackson song) "Speechless" is a song by the American recording artist Michael Jackson, included on his tenth studio album, "Invincible" (2001). It was only released as a promotional single in South Korea. The singer was inspired to write the ballad after a water balloon fight with children in Germany. Jackson collaborated on the production with musicians such as Jeremy Lubbock, Brad Buxer, Novi Novoq,

title: Michael Jackson and Bubbles

text: Michael Jackson and Bubbles Michael Jackson and Bubbles is a porcelain sculpture (42 x 70.5 x 32.5 in) by the American artist Jeff Koons. It was created in 1988 within the framework of his "Banality" series. The life-size porcelain sculpture depicts the American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson leaning back on a flower bed. On his lap reclines his domesticated chimpanzee Bubbles who clasps a white cloth. Jackson and his pet form an optical unit. They wear similar clothing, are colored homogeneously and parts of their bodies are paralleled with each other, such as Jackson's right hand and Bubbles' paw. The sculpture

title: Michael Jackson

text: the most popular black singer ever." In 1990, "Vanity Fair" cited Jackson as the most popular artist in the history of show business. In 2003, "Daily Telegraph" writer Tom Utley described Jackson as "extremely important" and a "genius". In 2007, Jackson said: "Music has been my outlet, my gift to all of the lovers in this world. Through it, my music, I know I will live forever." At Jackson's memorial service on July 7, 2009, Motown founder Berry Gordy proclaimed Jackson "the greatest entertainer that ever lived". In a June 28, 2009 "Baltimore Sun" article titled "7 Ways Michael Jackson

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: insurance policy, Jackson's share of MJJ Ventures Inc., and two trusts.". Jackson estate attorney Paul Hoffman of Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker told Bloomberg News, "The IRS is wrong." The case title is Estate of Michael J. Jackson v. IRS, 17152-13, U.S. Tax Court in Washington, DC. The first reports that Jackson had suffered a cardiac arrest then that he had died came from the Los Angeles-based celebrity news website TMZ. Doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center pronounced Jackson dead at 2:26 p.m. and 18 minutes later, TMZ published the following statement: "Michael Jackson passed away today at the age

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: Death of Michael Jackson On June 25, 2009, the singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, said he found Jackson in his room, not breathing and with a weak pulse, and administered CPR on Jackson to no avail. After security called 9-1-1 at , Jackson was treated by paramedics at the scene and pronounced dead at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner concluded that Jackson's death was a

text: Addressing both the media and public, the new Mrs. Presley-Jackson issued a statement: "My married name is Mrs. Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson. My marriage to Michael Jackson took place in a private ceremony outside the United States (11) weeks ago. It was not formally announced until now for several reasons; foremost being that we are both very private people living in the glare of the public media. We both wanted a private marriage ceremony without the distraction of a media circus. I am very much in love with Michael, I dedicate my life to being his wife. I understand and support

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: his family who appeared for questioning was his mother, June. She denied having seen any molestation, but talked about Jordan and Michael sleeping in the same room on numerous occasions, explaining that she initially didn't want them to, but was persuaded by Jackson, who had cried and been hurt that she didn't trust him. She testified about Jackson buying all kinds of gifts for the family, the trips they'd been on together, and how fun it was to be part of Jackson's world. She said she'd been concerned that her son was starting to dress like Jackson and wanting to

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: lavish funeral fit the life Jackson lived, commenting, "It was Michael Jackson. He was bigger than life when he was alive." Jackson's remains are interred in the Holly Terrace section in the Great Mausoleum. The mausoleum is a secure facility that is not accessible to the general public or to the media, except on an extremely limited basis. The unmarked crypt, which is partially visible at the tinted entrance of the Holly Terrace mausoleum, is covered in flowers fans leave, which are placed by security guards outside the crypt. The family had considered burying Jackson at Neverland Ranch. However, some

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: titled "Janet: The Virgin Years", includes fifteen music videos released throughout Jackson's involvement with Virgin Records, including the album's hits "Someone to Call My Lover" and "All for You." It also includes exclusive tour audition footage, in addition to behind-the-scenes clips and Jackson's performance on "MTV Icon: Janet Jackson". Promotional footage for each of her albums are featured, focusing on interviews and touring. All for You (Janet Jackson album) All for You is the seventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. Released on April 24, 2001 by Virgin Records America, its development and theme was rooted in Jackson's separation

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: U.S.. "Number Ones" was the best-selling album for six out of seven weeks that followed his death. By year's end in 2009, Jackson had become the best selling artist of the year selling 8.2 million albums in the U.S. He also became the first artist in history to have four of the top 20 best-selling albums in a single year in the U.S., nearly doubling the sales of his nearest competitor. Jackson was also the third best selling digital artist of 2009 in the U.S., selling approximately 12.35 million units. In the 12 months that followed his death Jackson sold

title: Michael Jackson

text: for a celebrity. The majority was due to the sale of the Sony/ATV catalog. It was the seventh consecutive year since his death in which Jackson's annual earnings were over $100 million. Note 1 Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is also regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made

title: Love Songs (Michael Jackson album)

text: mix of Michael's "Call on Me". Love Songs (Michael Jackson album) Love Songs is a compilation album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on January 15, 2002 by Motown Records as a part of "Motown's Love Songs" line. The album contains 14 love songs and ballads Michael Jackson recorded, either by himself or with The Jackson 5, during his Motown tenure. In this case there are many hits from Michael, such as "Got to Be There", and The Jackson 5 hits, such as "Who's Lovin' You". It also includes an unreleased version of The Jackson 5 hit,

title: Love Songs (Michael Jackson album)

text: Love Songs (Michael Jackson album) Love Songs is a compilation album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on January 15, 2002 by Motown Records as a part of "Motown's Love Songs" line. The album contains 14 love songs and ballads Michael Jackson recorded, either by himself or with The Jackson 5, during his Motown tenure. In this case there are many hits from Michael, such as "Got to Be There", and The Jackson 5 hits, such as "Who's Lovin' You". It also includes an unreleased version of The Jackson 5 hit, "I'll Be There", and the original

title: Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson song)

text: the past: "Why don't you do what you do / when you did what you did to me?" Its B-side is "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)", a duet with Michael Jackson. The song was sampled by Lil Wayne for "How Could Something" and by Chamillionaire for "Void In My Life". The music video was an imitation of "The Godfather" and supermodel Iman played Jackson's love interest who eventually betrays him by trying to shoot him. After his henchmen take her away, it is not revealed what happened to her. Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson

title: Michael A. Jackson

text: his book "System Development". Problem Analysis or the Problem Frames Approach was the third software development method that Jackson developed. It concerns itself with aspects of developing all kinds of software, not just information systems. It was first sketched in his book "Software Requirements and Specifications", and described much more fully in his book "Problem Frames". The First International Workshop on Applications and Advances in Problem Frames was held as part of ICSE’04 held in Edinburgh, Scotland. His books include: Michael A. Jackson Michael Anthony Jackson (born 16 February 1936) is a British computer scientist, and independent computing consultant in

title: Stay What You Are

text: By March 2002, the album had sold over 120,000 copies, becoming one of Vagrant's best-selling releases. "Stay What You Are" reached number 100 on the "Billboard" 200 albums chart. In the years since its release, "Stay What You Are" is widely regarded as a classic and a highly influential piece of music for the emo and pop punk genres. "NME" listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time". Similarly, "Houston Press" included the listed the album as one of the best emo albums of 2001–2005. "Paste" included the video for "At

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: their desire for profits from the This Is It concerts over the health and safety of Michael Jackson, ultimately causing his death". Roth declined to comment on the lawsuit, saying that AEG had not seen it. On November 7, 2011, Michael Jackson's family arrived at the courthouse in Los Angeles shortly after the jury announced they reached their verdict; they had found Murray guilty. Michael's father Joe Jackson simply told reporters: "Justice." LaToya Jackson tweeted that she was shaking uncontrollably when she heard the verdict, and continued to tweet her emotions throughout the day. In 2017, Paris Jackson stated that

title: Michael Jackson

text: them creative input, they achieved several top 40 hits, including the top five single "Dancing Machine" (1974), before leaving Motown in 1975. Jackson's performance of "Dancing Machine" on an episode of "Soul Train" popularized the robot dance. In June 1975, the Jackson 5 signed with Epic Records, a subsidiary of CBS Records, and renamed themselves the Jacksons. Younger brother Randy formally joined the band around this time, while Jermaine chose to stay with Motown and pursue a solo career. The Jacksons continued to tour internationally, and released six more albums between 1976 and 1984. Michael, the group's lead songwriter during

title: Stay What You Are

text: Your Funeral" at number seven of their 10 Best Emo Music Videos list. Tim Landers of Transit and Brandon McMaster of The Crimson Armada featured the album on their Five Albums That Changed My Life lists. Saves the Day played the album in full at FYF Fest in August 2016. All songs written by Bryan Newman, Chris Conley, David Soloway, Eben D'Amico and Ted Alexander. Personnel per sleeve. Saves the Day Additional musician Production Citations Sources Stay What You Are Stay What You Are is the third studio album from American rock band Saves the Day, released in 2001. While

title: Invincible (Michael Jackson album)

text: Delta Goodrem would think their Christmases had come at once if they sold five or six million copies of their albums worldwide. Michael Jackson did something similar in the past two years with his seventh solo album, "Invincible", and he's been branded a failure in the industry and the media. Unfair? Yes, of course, because his "Invincible" figures are better than those for 95 per cent of the thousands of artists released each year and would provide a healthy retirement fund for anyone. What's more, that failure tag is consistently applied by comparisons with his 1982 album, "Thriller", which has

title: 50 Best Songs – The Motown Years: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5

text: 50 Best Songs – The Motown Years: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 50 Best Songs – The Motown Years: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 (also known as 50 Best Songs or The Motown Years) is a 3-disc compilation box set by American singer Michael Jackson, and the group The Jackson 5, released on 2008 by Universal Motown Records celebrating Jackson's 50 birthday. The 50-track album features all of the hits through the Motown years from both the Jackson 5 with "ABC", "I Want You Back", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and Michael's solo material including "You've Got a Friend",

title: Michael A. Jackson (politician)

text: Michael A. Jackson (politician) Michael A. Jackson (born March 29, 1964) is the current Maryland state delegate for District 27B in Prince George's County and is on three committees. Jackson is also the former Sheriff of Prince George's County, Maryland. Pursuant to Maryland Common Law, Jackson's position as the elected sheriff made him the senior law enforcement official of his jurisdiction and his authority superseded all others within the county. Jackson, a Democrat, served for two terms, from 2002 to 2010. The area that he served contains an estimated 820,852 residents, holds the Washington Redskins Stadium (Fedex Field, the largest

title: Breaking News (Michael Jackson song)

text: new Michael Jackson song prompts more controversy, fans were divided, with many loving the new single and others expressing scepticism." Cameron Adams of "Herald Sun" said the song "would have no doubt stayed unreleased", if Jackson had not died. Joe Vogel, author of the book "Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson", gave the song a positive review, saying, "in spite of the backlash, the content of the song is classic Michael Jackson." The authenticity of "Breaking News", as with other songs allegedly written with Cascio and Porte (like: "All I Need", "Everything's Just Fine",

title: Michael Jackson-related games

text: Michael Jackson-related games There are at least eight video games that Michael Jackson has composed music for or are directly related to him. Sega was the developer for at least five of them: the arcade and Mega Drive / Genesis versions of "Michael Jackson's Moonwalker", "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" for the Mega Drive / Genesis, and "Space Channel 5" and "" for the Dreamcast. The other three were produced by other companies: "Moonwalker" by U.S. Gold, "" by Ubisoft, and "Planet Michael" by SEE Virtual Worlds. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (マイケル・ジャクソンズ・ムーンウォーカー "Maikeru Jakusonzu Mūn'u~ōkā") is a franchise for several video games

text: "Oh, God! I've Just Married Michael Jackson." Jackson and Rowe's first child together, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince Michael"), was born on February 13, 1997, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The baby was named after Michael's grandfather and great-grandfather, who were both called Prince. After Rowe and Jackson cut the baby's umbilical cord together, Prince was taken to intensive care, where he spent five hours with only minor problems. He was subsequently taken by his father to Neverland Ranch. Prince's mother recuperated at a friend's house upon her release from the hospital. Six weeks after

title: Marlon Jackson

text: the Jackson Point Dance. To this day, all of the brothers always call him the "Dancingest Jackson" which was a term he came up with when Carol Burnett asked them to come up with nicknames that describe their personalities and all the brothers agreed. On the Jackson 5's "Up on the Housetop" from their Christmas album, Michael sings describing what each brother wants for Christmas. When he goes to Marlon, he says: and Marlon replies: In Michael's 1988 book Moonwalk, he would say of Marlon: While brothers Michael and Jermaine were the main attractions of the group, all five Jackson

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: Records issued two box sets of Jackson's rock and country recordings. Jackson continued issuing gospel as well as rock albums into the 1990s. SHe released a fourth live album in 2000. Her album "Heart Trouble" (2003) and an album of cover versions of Elvis Presley songs both received critical acclaim. Following her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2009), Jack White (of the White Stripes) produced Jackson's "comeback album", "The Party Ain't Over" (2011), which brought renewed success to Jackson. The album became her first since 1973 to chart, peaking at number 58 on the "Billboard" 200

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: early 1960s, Jackson was remarketed as a country artist. During this transitional period, her album production moved towards country pop and Nashville Sound styles on studio LPs such as "Wonderful Wanda" (1962) and "Love Me Forever" (1963). Jackson's 1965 studio album "Blues in My Heart" was her first to chart on a "Billboard Magazine" album list, peaking at number nine on the Country LP chart. While recording a tribute album to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1967, Jackson issued an album of German songs, entitled "Made in Germany". While remaining on Capitol Records, various country-marketed studio albums were

title: Michael Jackson and Bubbles

text: "Michael Jackson and Bubbles" by Jeff Koons, e.g. "Michael Jackson and Bubbles (Gold)" from 1997 to 1999 (today in the Christian Flick Collection) or "Michael Jackson Fucked Up (Big Head)" from 2002. In 2012 the Liebieghaus in Frankfurt attracted attention displaying "Michael Jackson and Bubbles" next to Egyptian mummies and thus established an aesthetic and ironic dialogue between the objects. Michael Jackson and Bubbles Michael Jackson and Bubbles is a porcelain sculpture (42 x 70.5 x 32.5 in) by the American artist Jeff Koons. It was created in 1988 within the framework of his "Banality" series. The life-size porcelain sculpture

title: Michael Jackson

text: signature on a public letter criticizing executors of Michael Jackson's estate and his mother's advisers concerning the legitimacy of his brother's will. T.J. Jackson, son of Tito Jackson, was given co-guardianship of Michael Jackson's children after false reports surfaced of Katherine Jackson going missing. On May 16, 2013, choreographer Wade Robson alleged on "The Today Show" that Jackson sexually abused him for 7 years, beginning when Robson was 7 years old. Robson had previously testified in defence of Jackson in the 2005 child molestation trial. The attorney for Jackson's estate described Robson's claim as "outrageous and pathetic". On December 19,

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: 43 on their list of "Best Pop Albums of 2001." "All for You" received praise for its sonic innovation and subsequent influence. AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated that the album's signature hits "All for You" and "Doesn't Really Matter" uphold "Janet, Jam, and Lewis' reputation as the leading lights of contemporary urban soul." Piers Martin of "NME" said, "Busy yourself with those nappies, Madge – this is what it really feels like to be a girl. "All For You" finds Jackson in predatory mode, keen to reclaim both in the boudoir and on the dancefloor territory which is today dominated

title: Michael Jackson (cornerback)

text: Draft. Jackson's son, Michael Jackson Jr., was born in April 2018. Michael Jackson (cornerback) Michael Jackson is an American football cornerback for the Miami Hurricanes. Jackson played at Spain Park High School. In the summer before his senior season, Jackson said that he wanted to go out of his home state of Alabama to play college football. During his senior season in 2014, he was named co-Alabama High School Player of the Week in mid-October after preserving a 14-13 win over Vestavia Hills High School by blocking an extra point and field goal in the fourth quarter. Jackson committed to

title: Michael Jackson

text: first child at the time. Originally, Rowe and Jackson had no plans to marry, but Jackson's mother Katherine persuaded them to do so. Michael Joseph Jackson Jr (commonly known as Prince) was born on February 13, 1997; his sister Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born a year later on April 3, 1998. The couple divorced in 1999, and Jackson received full custody of the children. The divorce was relatively amicable, but a subsequent custody suit was not settled until 2006. In 1997, Jackson released "", which contained remixes of hit singles from "HIStory" and five new songs. Worldwide sales stand at

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: "Icon" tribute. "The Sun Sentinel" stated, "Before Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, there was Janet Jackson, with her choreographed songs and trendsetting fashion," with the special intended as a "star-studded salute to the singer-songwriter-actress." MTV News added, "Pop Lolitas-of-the-week may come and go, but this Jackson, it seems, is forever." Entertainment journalist Kelley L. Carter regarded it among "the most influential albums to be released since 2000," declaring it "set the tone for much of what we’re hearing on the radio from current female pop stars. Anything Rihanna, Beyoncé and Britney are doing right now, was heard on this album."

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: defense attorney questioned the credibility of both Chacon and McManus. Attorney Tom Mesereau noted that both former Neverland employees had been a part of a lawsuit against Michael Jackson filed in the mid-1990s. The employees lost the lawsuit, and were ordered to pay Jackson's legal fees as well as tens of thousands of dollars for stealing property from Michael Jackson. Mesereau accused McManus and Chandler of attempting to "get even" with Jackson for the failed suit. Jordan Chandler, who was 25 at the time of the trial, chose to leave the country rather than testify, and the only person in

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: was when he tasted it, and that it reminded him of the smell of rubbing alcohol (a comparison Gavin also made). Star said Gavin and Michael were sharing the soda can and acting "really weird." However, Cynthia Bell, a flight attendant who had served Jackson on the Miami flight and other flights, testified that she never saw him share his drink with Gavin. She testified that she had devised the custom of serving Jackson wine in Diet Coke cans during flights, because Michael Jackson didn't like to drink alcohol in front of his children. The prosecution, to show a pattern

title: NME's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

text: crazy. Speaking of the Boss, "Nebraska" (148) isn’t quite as good as Frank Ocean’s "Channel Orange" (147), but slightly better than Elliott Smith’s "Either/Or" (149) and The Streets "Original Pirate Material" (150). Also, apparently Arctic Monkeys’ one-month-old "AM" (449) is already better than Big Star’s "Third" (451). He also pointed out the differences between the list and the Top 100 British Albums Ever, released by "NME" in 2006. Michael Nelson of Stereogum thought the top three albums were a good choice, but said the rest was "a waking nightmare." NME's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time "The 500 Greatest

title: The Essential Michael Jackson

text: The Essential Michael Jackson The Essential Michael Jackson is a greatest hits compilation album by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on July 19, 2005, by Sony Music's catalog division Legacy Recordings as part of "The Essential" series. The two-disc compilation features thirty-eight hit songs by Michael Jackson, from his days at Motown Records with The Jackson 5 in the late 1960s and early 1970s to his 2001 hit "You Rock My World". On August 26, 2008, "The Essential Michael Jackson 3.0" was released in the US as a limited edition containing an additional disc of seven songs performed

text: been treating his appearance-changing disease vitiligo since the mid-1980s. While separated but still married to Presley, Jackson impregnated Rowe, but she suffered a miscarriage and lost their baby in March 1996. Following the ordeal and the finalization of his first divorce, Jackson wed the pregnant Rowe on November 13, 1996, in Sydney, Australia. From the marriage, two of Jackson's three children were produced: son Michael Joseph "Prince" Jackson, Jr. (born February 13, 1997) and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson (born April 3, 1998). Jackson and Rowe divorced on October 8, 1999, with Rowe giving full custody rights of the children

title: The Original Soul of Michael Jackson

text: The Original Soul of Michael Jackson The Original Soul of Michael Jackson is a remix album of songs by Michael Jackson, recorded and published early in his solo career in the early 1970s and remixed in 1987. While the album claims that it "contains music never before released", the only new song available was a re-dubbed cover of Edwin Starr's 1970 hit "Twenty-Five Miles", sung by the Jackson Five and solely credited to Michael. The original recording of the song was included on the 2009 set "". Some songs were newly edited on the album, with a newly dubbed version

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: the accuser's family praising Jackson, with the accuser insisting no molestation had occurred and that Jackson was "innocent". Gavin Arvizo, his sister Davellin, brother Star, and mother Janet were "upfront" and said that inappropriate behavior had "absolutely not occurred" while also calling him a father figure. They also insisted that although they had slept in Jackson's bed, Jackson himself always slept on the floor. To further the rebuttal, Janet Arvizo issued the statement: The relationship that Michael has with my children is beautiful, loving, father-son, and daughter one. To my children and me, Michael is part of the family. She

title: Leave Me Alone (Michael Jackson song)

text: a theme that Jackson had frequently used on previous studio albums. "The Atlantic" felt that Jackson showed "obvious expressions of distrust" in the song and that the song was one of multiple songs where Jackson's "persistent loneliness in his music" was "prominent". In 2009, J. Edward Keyes, of "Rolling Stone", described "Leave Me Alone" as sounding like "vintage Michael" and the song works because of its music, "a batch of thick chords for Jackson to vamp over". Keyes noted that the song was a "kind of darker inversion" of "The Way You Make Me Feel", and that "Leave Me Alone"

title: Michael Jackson

text: would say, "Oh, man, that Michael Jackson is "nuts". He's cracked up. You can't believe a single word that comes out of his mouth."Jackson collaborated with filmmakers George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola on the 17-minute 3D film "Captain EO", which debuted in September 1986 at both the original Disneyland and at Epcot in Florida, and in March 1987 at Tokyo Disneyland. The $30 million movie was a popular attraction at all three parks. A Captain EO attraction was later featured at Euro Disneyland after that park opened in 1992. All four parks' Captain EO installations stayed open well into

title: Death of Michael Jackson

text: week following his death, 800,000 copies in the first full week, and 1.1 million copies in the following week of his memorial service. He also broke a record on the Top Digital Albums chart, with six of the top 10 slots, including the entire top four. On the Hot Digital Songs chart he placed a record of 25 songs on the 75-position list. In the U.S., Jackson became the first artist to sell over one million downloads in a week, with 2.6 million sales. By August 5, Jackson had sold nearly 3.8 million albums and 7.6 million tracks in the

title: Wanda Jackson albums discography

text: mid-1970s. Several albums of gospel hymns were issued, such as "Make Me Like a Child Again" (1975), "I'll Still Love You" (1976), and "Show Me the Way to Calvary" (1981). Additionally, Jackson released several cover records of country recordings, including "Good Times" (1980), "Let's Have a Party" (1981), and "Classic Country" (1988). Around this time, Jackson's rock-and-roll material was revived in Europe, where she launched a tour and issued several rockabilly studio albums, including "Rockabilly Fever" (1984), recorded in Sweden; a duet album with Karel Zich in 1987; and a live album in 1989. In response, the German-based Bear Family

title: Trial of Michael Jackson

text: she turned to the jury and said, "please don't judge me." Jackson allegedly had an arm around the boy and licked his hair "over and over" while everyone else on the plane was asleep. Janet said she didn't tell any one what she'd seen, and she continued to let her children stay at Neverland, and she later testified that at a point weeks after that incident, she still didn't have "any concerns about Mr. Jackson at all". Star contradicted his mother when he testified that he had been awake to also witness Jackson lick Gavin's head on the plane; he

title: Living with Michael Jackson

text: Living with Michael Jackson Living with Michael Jackson is a television documentary, in which Martin Bashir interviewed Michael Jackson over a span of eight months, from May 2002 to January 2003, about different aspects of his life. It was shown first in the United Kingdom on ITV (as a "Tonight" special) on February 3, 2003, and in the United States 3 days later on ABC, introduced by Barbara Walters. "Living with Michael Jackson" begins at Neverland Ranch, where Michael Jackson and Martin Bashir tour the estate's grounds and face off in a race car match. Later, he explains that he

title: The Essential Michael Jackson

text: by Jackson. A re-titled release in the UK was planned on July 6, 2009 as "The Hits", but was cancelled upon Jackson's death. As of 2018, the album was certified 4× platinum in the US. The Essential Michael Jackson The Essential Michael Jackson is a greatest hits compilation album by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on July 19, 2005, by Sony Music's catalog division Legacy Recordings as part of "The Essential" series. The two-disc compilation features thirty-eight hit songs by Michael Jackson, from his days at Motown Records with The Jackson 5 in the late 1960s and early

text: he was so anxious following the birth of his daughter, that he "snatched" her and ran straight home "with all the placenta and everything all over her". Rowe later confirmed that Jackson had the placenta frozen. Following the birth, Jackson's associates contacted Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in Rome, in the hope that the Pontiff would personally baptize the pop star's daughter. An official for the Pope informed Jackson by letter that the leader of the Catholic Church would not participate in what may be perceived as a publicity stunt. Feeling uncomfortable with their arrangement, Rowe asked Jackson