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Michael Jackson's 'Moonwalk' Turns 30

Shay Hill — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:19:38 +0000

Somehow I missed yesterday being the 30th anniversary of the moonwalk. Yes, 30 years ago yesterday the moonwalk was debuted by Michael Jackson during the Motown 25 anniversary show and his performance of ‘Billie Jean’. I don’t know about you but I would have been 11 at the time. I can still remember what a [...]

Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:50:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

Philippine Prison Inmates' Incredible Dance to Michael Jackson's 'They Don't Care About Us' [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:31:14 +0000

I’ve never been much a fan of the ‘pop-n-lock’ dancing, however, this video is absolutely one of the most incredible things I’ve seen. Prisoners at a maximum security prison in the Philippines dance to Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” in perfect unison. Yes, I did say ‘prisoners’. While trolling YouTube last night my [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:57:48 +0000

The shadow cast by Michael Jackson’s bizarre personal life and legal troubles may have eclipsed most of his career but it still could not blot out the shining triumph of his song and music video ‘Thriller.’ The surprise blockbuster single, video and album not only drove album sales to record heights but the music video, [...]

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Bad' With Michael Jackson's Weirdest Video

Nick Nadel — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:55:06 +0000

This week marks the release of the 25th anniversary edition of Michael Jackson's 'Bad,' aka the album that everyone thinks isn't as good as 'Thriller.' Despite not being as beloved as 'Thriller,' 'Bad' produced five number one singles, a feat that went unbroken until Katy Perry strapped whipped cream shooters to her chest and caused 'Teenage Dream' to have the most chart-topping singles in history.

Little Big Town Sings Lady Gaga Born This Way [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:21:22 +0000

What do you get when you cross, the clean angelic sound of Little Big Town and the driving lyrics of Lady Gaga? I call it "Down Home Blue Gaga-Grass". That's exactly what happened the other day when Little Big Town, was in town touring East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. The two worlds came together as Little Big Town Performs in the hallways of East TSU.