Neverland for the Children

Whenever I’m scanning the web for interesting Michael Jackson news I always check out a blog called A Major Love. It’s a fan made Michael Jackson site that has been created after Michael’s untimely death for fans to share their feelings and experiences of Michael and celebrate his legacy. It has some great content; I suggest you check it out!

After recently visiting amajorlove.com, I found out about a worldwide fan petition that is campaigning to re-open Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch for sick children from around the world so they can experience the magic and love that it once shared.

I think it’s a fantastic idea. You can show your support by visiting http://www.neverland4tc.com/

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Michael Jackson "Gone Too Soon"

Celebrity biographer Ian Halperin – who penned the unauthorized 2009 tell-all Unmasked: The Final Years of [lastfm]Michael Jackson[/lastfm] – is set to release a documentary about the late singer.  Halperin has been working on a 88-minute Jackson tribute documentary, entitled Gone Too Soon, which uses audio and video footage of the Thriller singer shot before his death last June. The feature is also expected to include interviews with the King of Pop’s personal manager, chef, spiritual adviser, hairstylist, trainer, bodyguard, and attorney.  The film will debut at the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France, next month and will open in limited release in Canada and France June 25, the first anniversary of Jackson’s death.

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Jackson's biographer making movie about the singer

Ian Halperin who penned “Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson” is working on a documentary about the late pop singer to be released in June.

Halperin’s tribute documentary titled “Gone Too Soon”, uses audio and video footage of the star shot before his death last June, reports contactmusic.com.

It also includes interviews with the “Thriller” singer’s personal manager, chef, spiritual adviser, hairstylist, trainer, bodyguard and attorney.

According to the filmmaker, the family of the 50-year-old star, who died of acute Propofol intoxication, are aware of the project, though they do not appear in it.

The 88-minute documentary is expected to cover the star’s personal life, including allegations of child abuse, but Halperin insists he is showing a “balanced tribute” to the King of Pop.

“This is the film Michael and his fans deserve,” he said.

Chris Grant, the president of distributors Shine International, is confident the documentary will “eventually be known as a really important piece of the Michael Jackson saga”.

“Ian’s done an incredible job telling the story of what actually happened to Michael. We’ve teased it a bit and the reaction has been tremendous,” he said.

The film will be unveiled at the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France, next month and will receive a limited cinema run in Canada and France June 25, the anniversary of Jackson’s death.

There has been no confirmation about release in other countries as yet.

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Happy St. Pat's / Favorite Irish Stars?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Of course today’s blog will be about something – or someone – Irish, so sit tight and we’ll get to it. But first, some news. And, because nothing says bring on the green beer like a multimillion-dollar DVD release, here goes: Avatar will be available April 22.  (For format specifics, Fox says they’ll release the big blue moneymaker  “in 2D on DVD and Blu-ray on Earth Day, April 22. A four-disc 2D release with numerous extras follows in November, and a 3D version on Blu-ray arrives next year.” So I’d say ‘get yours April 22!’ but I don’t want to insult you in case you’re waiting for the more souped –up version to buy. Speaking of buying, did you know that pretty soon you’ll be able to tell loved ones/ family members/ benefactors & coworkers  that what you really, really want for the holidays is “the new Michael Jackson album” and no one will look at you funny? That’s right. According to CNN, the King of Pop left this world in debt, but he also left enough unreleased material for at least 10 new albums over the next 10 years – and us regular folks will actually be able to buy it. They’re going to happen. A Jackson insider says there’s music and more music, enough to “ bring in $250 million to the late pop star’s trust”. Of course it makes you wonder how they’ll do it…will they start playing a “single” on local radio stations? Then will they, say, release new tracks for folks who want to download “the latest” from MJ? And will it be weird when a song gets “leaked” on the internet? Just saying, it seems like sort of a strange posthumous proposition all around. Don’t get me wrong, I’d be right there waiting for it  – having eagerly purchased  over the years his music on LP, cassette, cassingle, 45, eight-track and CD. Still, let’s hope they handle it tastefully. Now let’s get to St. Patrick’s Day. The day that’s not really a holiday in the US, but the day when thousands of bars are spilling over with patrons by noon who think it should be. With this in mind, let’s talk about Irish stars. There are lots of them in Hollywood. In fact, so many that we may do Favorite Irish Actors and add Favorite Irish Actresses in the weeks to come. But for now, voice your choice in today’s featured poll and let us know which one of these Emerald Isle stars is your favorite:

1)    Liam Neeson

2)    Pierce Brosnan

3)    Colin Farrell

4)    Gabriel Byrne

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An Interview With Brian Oxman

Brian Oxman, Joe Jackson’s attorney and Jackson family friend, gives an eye-opening interview. In Part 2, Joe Jackson calls in, and Brian discusses an arrangement Frank Dileo made with AllGood Entertainment (AGE) which resulted in the company bringing a lawsuit against Michael’s estate. (Dileo was Michael’s manager when he died, but not at the time of the arrangement.)
For reference, I am including the interview in which Dileo his business with AGE.

Note: I’d personally like to know what made Frank think he had the authority to discuss business involving Michael. Why did AGE approach him instead of Michael’s manager? Why didn’t Frank refer AGE to Michael’s manager? Also, according to Oxman, Dileo works for Michael’s estate. (That’s a shocker. I had no idea.) THE PLOT THICKENS. What is going on?

The charges against Dr. Homicide have made the Jacksons and their friends mad enough to drop names. The interview with Oxman is no different.

The radio interview (videos) with Brian Oxman is/are brought to you buy Eddie Jones and The Los Angeles Civil Rights Association. The interview with Frank Dileo is by Raffles van Exel

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Final Destination

You are gone, and I was supposed to be there, Sue called me today any said that you had all drowned in Colorado. I was so confused. That you had bee swept away by some current, and that this was a couple of of days ago.You left Thursday, and you did Friday. Panthi, they found you first. I was looking forward to see you and you giving me shit about how unreal the camping food was and that you still had to take me out for some real Indian food, because Carbondale didn’t have any. Kurt and Amanda, you were getting married this summer, and you will never take those vows. You were so in love. If I had to model a relationship after the two of yours, I would do it. You had dated since freshman year and all through poet-grad school. We all met in engineering classes. April with gonna come too. And I was gonna come but they told me I couldn’t having surgery so recently. And then April begged out, something about California.

You all decided to go anyway, the Arizona Salt River is just early in the season. I should have been there, spending time with you. This was my idea. I was gonna take my tax return and do it! Fuck Amy! I get you guys to go along with it. The amount of guilt I feel is incredible. And I have no outlet. There is no on to talk to about this. There is never gonna make anything right.

Have you ever seen the movie Final Destination? I think my life is that movie. I almost get beat to death from the person I am with. She gives me a mild concussion. I know, nursey self, what to do. I have gashes on my face and light yellow bruises that were once purple. She shoved me in the counter and bruised my hip and shoulder. I don’t know what else is on my body. I don’t bruise easily. It’s just deep and it hurts like a MF. Car wrecks are a given. And now this– death averted? How can that be? I was supposed to die there? Can’t you see it?

I miss you Panthi, you were my best friend in college, the entire two years I was there. You were going to India this summer. For the first time. When I spoke to you two weeks ago, you were so excited, but you understood I couldn’t come. You would have let me live with you in Seattle. You’re the best gay guy friend I’ve ever had. You’ll always be in my head. You had the best job out in the Pacific Northwest. I envied you.

Kurt and Amanda, I can’t think of the two of you as separate, so I won’t try. You got her coffee every morning. She got the paper off the front stoop. Doctorate’s in engineering. Who would have thought. Perfect for each other in every way. And loved the Beatles to boot. And could do all the MJ dances. You all could. I used to be able to. I fucked my life.

When I imagine the three of you, I’m imagining the good times. The young stupidity. Panthi, you were the first person to ever know I was with her. And you knew that it wasn’t it for me. You just knew these things. You knew everything about me. I wish I had kept in though more than every month or so. I miss you all. This wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

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You can own Michael Jackson's furniture

22 pieces of custom-made furniture from [lastfm]Michael Jackson’s [/lastfm]home are going on the auction block

Julien’s Auctions says a gilded red velvet sofa that seats nine, a leopard-print chair trimmed with ostrich feathers and a pair of velvet armchairs embroidered with gold eagles are among the offerings.

Jackson intended to use the furnishings during his “This Is It” comeback concert run in London.

You can visit a re-creation of the home at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood casino from June 14th to the 25th before the items are sold at auction.

www.juliensauctions.com/

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