THIS IS IT THEN

 

People turned up at cinemas across the world for the premiere of Michael Jackson’s film ‘THIS IS IT’, as it was shown simultaneously in 15 different cities.

 

Celebrities were out in their droves to catch the first screening of the film, including the Jackson family (Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Randy), other celebrities turned up such as Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Paris Hilton.

Michael Jackson died aged 50 on June 25, three weeks before his run of 50 sold-out concerts was to start.

 

The film was assembled from 80 hours of footage of Michael rehearsing for a run of shows at London's O2 Arena.

The film earned more than £12million on its first day in cinemas around the world.

 

THIS IS KIND-OF-BUT-NOT REALLY IT

'This Is It' a "new" track that was "leaked" (or released... whatever! listen below) was said to be one of the last songs Michael Jackson recorded before he tragically passed away... 

However! It turns out that Jackson co-wrote this song back nearly twenty-six years ago! Back in 1983 with former teen heartthrob Paul Anka (yea, I didn't know who he is either!) Anka, was a teen idol of the 1950s and 60s who wrote the lyrics to Frank Sinatra's signature song, My Way, and is now entitled to 50 per cent of all royalties from This Is It. Dang!

R.I.P. KING OF POP

I was here (in London) when news passed that Michael Jackson sadly died of a cardiac arrest in his home in Los Angeles - unfortunately for me, I haven't had enough time to dedicate any time to commemorate or to devote my appreciation...

Michael Jackson, born in August 1959, was one of the most commercially successful recording artists of all time, with his contributions to music and dance. 

After making his debut, in 1964 as part of the Jackson 5, which produced such hits like "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save," and "I'll Be There". In 1971, Micheal began is solo career, and soon became 'Most Successful Entertainer of All Time', with hits such as "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", "Rock with You", then "Billie Jean", "Beat It," and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' and of course 'Thriller'.

Michael achieved so much in his time becoming the FIRST black artist to have their music video shown on MTV in the late eighties, also achievements in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, multiple Guinness World Records, 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records.

Micheal's music truly paved the way for many musicians of our day, his music ranged from Motown's dance fare and ballads to techno and house-edged new jack swing to funk and hard rock guitar, making it difficult to 'pigeon-hole' Michael's music and easy to be loved by all.

Truly the world's greatest entertainer.

R.I.P. MJ x