Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic
Michael Jackson's 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate announced Jackson's casting Monday for the film being produced by Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King. Jackson is the second-youngest son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother.
news.yahoo.comPositive COVID tests cancel Michael Jackson tribute concert this weekend in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — A Michael Jackson tribute concert originally scheduled to take place this weekend at The Dow Event Center has been postponed until the spring because of illness. Who’s Bad?, the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, was scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St. in downtown Saginaw. “Due to positive COVID tests within the group, this show has been postponed and rescheduled to April 14, 2023,” Dow Event Center officials announced in an email. “We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this has caused for any of you! For more information, visit www.doweventcenter.com.
mlive.comCheck out Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson’s ‘Billie Jean’ inspired playlist for Spotify
ALLEN PARK -- Aidan Hutchinson’s training camp rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” earned him the praise of his teammates and coaches. Now, it’s got the Detroit Lions rookie defensive end curating playlists for Spotify. Related: Aidan Hutchinson impresses Lions with game, ‘Billie Jean’ rendition tooRelated: For the first time in the Dan Campbell era, the Detroit Lions are favored to win“That’s a team tradition. I was told in April that I should have a song in mind, and I couldn’t think of a song for months,” Hutchinson told Spotify. Funny as (expletive).”However, Hutchinson’s playlist features a little bit of everything, not just the hits.
mlive.comSaginaw’s 2022 Lawn Chair Film Festival begins on Juneteenth with ‘The Wiz’
SAGINAW, MI — The 2022 Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival starts on Juneteenth. The free outdoor summer film festival is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 19, with a screening of “The Wiz,” a 1978 adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Nipsey Russell. Movies are screened at dusk every Sunday in the parking lot corner at the corner of Ames and North Hamilton in Old Town Saginaw. Here’s the rest of the summer movie lineup:June 26, “Paris is Burning” (1990)July 3, “Independence Day” (1996)July 10, “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004)July 17, “La Bamba” (1987)July 24, “Home Alone” (1990)July 31, “Grease” (1978)Aug. 7, “Monsters, Inc.” (2001)Find Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival on Facebook for more information. Read more on MLive:Pride Night with the Great Lakes Loons is Friday, June 3, first weekend of Pride MonthFriday Night Live’s 2022 concert lineup includes Larry McCray, Sharrie Williams on same nightNew $900K splash pad opens Friday in Saginaw Township’s Haithco ParkJazz on Jefferson to return after 3-year hiatus in SaginawMark your calendars: Party on McCarty’s 2022 lineup opens with ‘80s Night, closes with classic rock
mlive.comJon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.
‘MJ’ director Christopher Wheeldon on how he brought Michael Jackson’s dancing to life
“I can make the shape, but what is the intention and the attitude behind that? The people who worked with Michael and danced with him understand that,” the choreographer says of creating the Broadway musical.
washingtonpost.comYoung couple found shot to death in Alabama storage shed, teenagers charged
A young couple found shot to death and discarded in a storage shed were looking forward to their future and making plans together. Investigators say they believe the couple were shot to death Friday night and then dumped in the outbuilding some time over the weekend. Devyn Sterling and Shalondria Grey Chavers, both 24, were discovered Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, shot to death and dumped in a shed on Topaz Road in Hale County's Sawyerville community. On Sunday morning, the family went to church and then decided to swing by the couple’s home to check on them. Chavers’ family was also in the caravan.
mlive.comNew program allows Detroit Public Safety Academy students to jump start career in law enforcement
A new program allows students at Detroit Public Safety Academy earn their high school diploma and associate’s degree in criminal justice at the same time with the help of the Detroit Police Department and Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD).
North U.S. 131 closed after 3 semitrailers crash in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Three semitrailers crashed on U.S. 131 on Tuesday morning. North U.S. 131 closed at XY Avenue, south of Schoolcraft, around 8:30 a.m., Nov. 2, Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority said. Three semis crashed on the freeway, which is closed until further notice, dispatch said. More from MLive:Photographer who worked with Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones featured at Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo County deputy killed during chase was shot from moving vehicle by fleeing driver, investigators sayBattle Creek man, 70, dies in car crash after running stop sign, police say
mlive.comPhotographer who worked with Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones featured at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
KALAMAZOO, MI — He has worked with Michael Jackson, toured with The Rolling Stones and become internationally known for his layered West and South African landscapes. The works of photographer, artist and author Todd Gray are on display at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts through Jan. 2, 2022, a news release from the institute states.
mlive.comSix Members of Nine Trey Gangster Bloods Gang Plead Guilty to RICO Conspiracy
Last week, six members of the Nine Trey Gangsters (NTG) national criminal organization pleaded guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organization (RICO) conspiracy charges. “The Department will continue to bring to justice the leaders and most violent members of dangerous criminal enterprises like the Nine Trey Gangsters,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. In those roles they were responsible for overseeing all the members below them and reporting up to the gang’s national leadership. In this role, Asberry was responsible for collecting dues form the gang’s members and overseeing the gang’s meetings or “nines.”Michael Jackson, aka “MJ,” held the rank of “Third Floor” in the gang’s hierarchy. He was responsible for planning “wars” or conflicts with rival gangs and providing weapons to other NTG members.
justice.govStolen Confederate chair monument back in place -- with glue
A Confederate monument that was stolen and became the object of an odd ransom scheme is back in an Alabama cemetery where it stood for nearly 130 years — now glued to the ground for good measure — but who took the chair remains in dispute. A Louisiana man charged in the odd disappearance of the chair-shaped monument surrendered to authorities Wednesday in what his lawyer called his first trip to the city where the alleged theft occurred. Free on $30,000 bail after spending a couple hours in jail, Jason Warnick stood silently at a news conference as his attorney, Michael Kennedy, said the man was innocent of taking the chair, a monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
news.yahoo.com'Hadestown' jumps ahead of pack to welcome Broadway patrons
“Hadestown,” the brooding musical about the underworld, has set its Broadway reopening date on Sept. 2, jumping ahead of such megahits as “Hamilton” and “Wicked” to position itself as the first show to welcome audiences on Broadway since the pandemic.
After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
The IRS had put the value of three disputed aspects of Jackson’s worth at the time of his 2009 death at about $482 million. In his decision issued Monday, Judge Mark Holmes put that figure at $111 million, far closer to the estate’s own estimates.
detroitnews.comThe 11 most memorable Super Bowl halftime performances
Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga performing in past Super Bowl Halftime shows. In the last 30 years, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some of the hottest superstar performers including Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Here's a look at 11 of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime moments:1993 — Michael JacksonThe Prince of Pop's performance at the 1993 Super Bowl has been lauded as one of the greatest halftime performances of all time. Following the incident, the NFL announced that MTV, which had produced the halftime show, would not be involved in Super Bowl halftime shows in the future. In the 40-year history of the Super Bowl, it had never rained during a halftime performance.
cnbc.comExplosive Woody Allen documentary series coming to HBO
The story of Woody Allen's notorious relationship with Mia Farrow and their family is set to be explored in a four-part documentary on HBO. Directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, Oscar-nominated documentarians, the series titled "Allen v. Farrow" delves deep into one of Hollywood's most public scandals — the accusation that Allen had sexually abused his then 7-year-old adopted daughter Dylan. In the bitter custody battle that followed it was revealed that Allen had been having a relationship with Farrow's adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn. HBO will debut the first episode in the series on Feb. 21, with new installments airing on subsequent Sundays. The series is reminiscent of HBO's involvement in the Michael Jackson documentary "Leaving Neverland," as both were shot in secret.
cnbc.comMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire for $22 million
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch seen in an undated photo. Jim BartschMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle. The Wall Street Journal reports the property was sold for $22 million to Burkle, an associate of the late pop star and co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies. The asking price of the property was $100 million in 2016 then dropped to $67 million a year later. Burkle is the controlling shareholder of Soho House.
cbsnews.comOprah Winfrey: After interviewing 37,000 people I learned everyone shares this 1 thing
From 1986 to 2011, Oprah Winfrey says she interviewed more than 37,000 people on her talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Winfrey said she started to see a thread among her subjects including even presidents Barack Obama and George Bush and singer Beyonce. "I practice this thing called mindfulness every day, which means really just staying present in the moment," Winfrey said. Winfrey, along with billionaire Ray Dalio and singer Lady Gaga all swear by a technique called Transcendental Meditation (TM). Being present is so important to Winfrey that in 2011, her last year on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," she brought in a TM teacher for her production team to learn the technique.
cnbc.comTeen nails Michael Jackson routine at HS talent show
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a cat that says "hey," a sleeping pig waking up for a cookie and an EMT reviving the art of dancing while driving. Plus, 17-year-old Brett Nichols conquers his high school talent show with a precise Michael Jackson dance routine to "Billie Jean." To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE
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