Tag: Michael Jackson

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

A lot of the artists of today are absolutely phenomenal and talented, but as a member of Gen Z, I’ve come to like older music and artists equally as much as I like artists of my time. I gave older music a shot during COVID-19 when I was bored at home, and didn’t have much […]

Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ranked Worst to Best

Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ranked Worst to Best

The Super Bowl halftime show is the biggest music gig that anyone could ask for. It’s also the only reason why I watch the Super Bowl (sorry NFL fans!). This show is super important since these musicians only have about 15 minutes to gain their status as legends. Millions of people are watching, most of whom are consuming large amounts of food or alcoholic beverages while placing bets on who they think the winner will be. This is the biggest worldwide audience of an artist’s life, so getting this right is a huge factor in their success.

Pop Star Shamed for Promoting Soft Drink

Pop Star Shamed for Promoting Soft Drink

Everyone from Michael J. Fox to Michael Jackson to Britney Spears has been the face of a popular soda campaign but it seems that a few consumer advocacy groups have had enough. The groups ran a full-page ad in Variety this week shaming “Roar” singer Katy Perry for marketing Pepsi to her young fans. Pepsi […]

Fans Pack Babalu Restaurant and Lounge for Rare Area Performance by Jellybean Benitez

Fans Pack Babalu Restaurant and Lounge for Rare Area Performance by Jellybean Benitez

Dance music lovers flocked to the Bronx on Saturday March 2 as legendary DJ/producer John “Jellybean” Benitez gave a rare area performance at Babalu Restaurant and Lounge. The Grammy winner—who made his name producing records for chart-toppers like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Santana, Sting, Shakira, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Marc Anthony and Billy Joel—entertained […]

Whitney Houston is commemorated with Grammy Museum exhibit

Whitney Houston is commemorated with Grammy Museum exhibit

Although Whitney Houston has passed away, her memory still remains with us. The Grammy Museum is hoping to create an exhibit with the sole purpose of remembering Whitney Houston’s career achievements in honor of her memory.  The executive director of the Grammy Museum, Robert Santelli said: “We are particularly excited to showcase her long connection […]

Dr. Conrad Murray Asking To Go To Prison

Dr. Conrad Murray Asking To Go To Prison

  Dr. Conrad Murray, known as the infamous doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case of Michael Jackson, is requesting to be taken out of the L.A. County Jail because of the horrible living conditions. However, unlike Floyd Mayweather Jr. who asked to be put under house arrest instead of serving his time in […]

Kelly Osbourne: “I was never as FAT as Christina Aguilera”

Kelly Osbourne: “I was never as FAT as Christina Aguilera”

The 26-year-old star Kelly Osbourne has started a war of words with the singer Christina Aguilera during an appearance on E! TV show Fashion Police while commenting on the unflattering outfit Christina wore at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff, Wales, earlier this month. Co-host George Kotsiopoulos said: “I’m looking at this and thinking, […]

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