Jackson Series to Debut Next Month
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Rumors
A&E has finally announced the date for their Jackson family reality series, filming for which has already begun. Michael Jackson turned down a Jacksons reunion concert, putting a halt to the proposed series. His death this past summer brought new life to the idea.
Now, the show will include an in-depth look at how the family is coming to terms with the loss of it’s most well-known son. So far, there’s no definite word on whether or not Michael’s three children will be a part of the series. The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty will premiere on December 13. Six episodes have been ordered so far.
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Dancing with the Stars’ Michael Jackson Tribute
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Video
What was once attempted by So You Think You Can Dance will now be done on Dancing with the Stars.
On next week’s results show, the ABC program will honor Michael Jackson with three different numbers. The dances - which will be performed by the professionals - were choreographed by a team of people including Cheryl Burke (the pro featured above in Season 2 dance), Derek Hough, Tony Dovolani, Mark Ballas and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
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No Reality TV for Michael Jackson’s Children
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Rumors
Despite a report claiming Michael Jackson’s three children would soon become reality stars, the trio’s legal guardian says that simply isn’t so.
In the upcoming A&E series, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, the cameras will follow the surviving Jackson 5 members and will also include 19 other relatives with the same last name. Even though Janet and her mother are both expected to be involved, Katherine tells TMZ that the formerly masked Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket will not.
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This Is It: The Long-Awaited Michael Jackson Documentary
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, MTV, Video
The trailer for This Is It, the documentary revolving around Michael Jackson’s plans to launch a comeback with a series of concerts, premiered Sunday night on the MTV Video Music Awards. For those who missed it, and the ones who just want to see it again, check out the video above.
The film will be released on October 28.
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Joe Jackson Denies Claims of Child Abuse
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Talk Shows, Cable, Gossip, Video
“I raised him, just like you would raise your kids,” Joe Jackson defended his parenting skills on CNN, chatting it up during Larry King Live earlier this week. “I didn’t make no mistakes, Larry.”
He also denied media reports that he’s been attempting to turn Michael Jackson’s children into a Jackson 3. “That’s a bunch of jive,” he answered the claims.
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Cost of Michael Jackson TV Special a Little Too High
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Gossip, News
AEG Live has been negotiating with several networks over the cost of their Michael Jackson rehearsal footage, tape which will be turned into a major motion picture later this year. AEG was hoping to sell some of the footage to be used for the creation of TV special that would whip viewing audiences into a film frenzy, but their $20 million price tag proved to be a little too high.
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VIDEO: Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Specials, Video
NOTE: You can watch the entire ceremony after the jump.
After a private gathering for family members at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Michael Jackson’s memorial within Staples Center began shortly after 10:00 AM PT.
You can follow our detailed account of the ceremony after the jump.
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Television Coverage of Jackson’s Star-Studded Memorial
UPDATE: CBS and NBC have now decided to jump on the live coverage bandwagon.
Not a winner in the Michael Jackson memorial lottery? Not a problem. You can still get a front row viewing while sparing yourself the cost of a flight.
Although 17,500 get the chance to be in either the Staples Center or the Nokia Theater, free television coverage will allow everyone an opportunity to witness the events as they unfold.
According to a release from the Jackson family, participants at Tuesday’s memorial include Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain’s Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Usher and Stevie Wonder.
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Janet Jackson Makes Appearance at BET Awards
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Music, Cable, Video
Tonight at the 2009 BET Awards, a very special guest helped pay tribute to the King of Pop. For the first time since Michael Jackson’s death, his younger sister stepped out in public to address his fans.
“My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful so they elected me to speak with all of you. I’m going to keep it very short, but I’d just like to say that to you - Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family, and he will forever live in all of our hearts,” Janet stated. “On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all your love. Thank you for all your support. We miss him so much.”
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Jackson-Themed So You Think You Can Dance Planned
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, FOX, So You Think You Can Dance, News
Next week, FOX will pay tribute to the King of Pop’s musical library. Now the network is planning to honor his contributions to dance.
Hours after Michael Jackson’s death, plans for a special So You Think You Can Dance were in the works. Based on a series of tweets started by Nigel Lythgoe, we may soon see an MJ-themed broadcast with numbers from Wade Robson (a former Jackson back-up dancer), Mia MIchaels…and former Janet Jackson-choreographer Paula Abdul.
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