Posts with tag "john lennon"

Has Death Wiped Clean Michael Jackson's Sins? Many Say Yes

Posted Nov 19th 2009 at 10:50 AM by Melissa Daniels

A few years ago, young children listening to Michael Jackson tunes might have been something their parents would warn them about. Given the accusations that arose about his relationships with children in the 90s, some parents might not want the iconic pop star to be one of their kid's favorites. But as Jackson's death has shown us this year, the final farewell is a transformational step in ...

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Dead Music Stars Rake in the Big Bucks

Posted Oct 28th 2009 at 09:46 PM by Tricia Romano

Dead music stars still have major drawing power. Michael Jackson's posthumous documentary and CD 'This Is It' is released this week, and if history is any guide, his estate stands to make a lot of money. Since his death in June, 9 million Jackson albums have been sold -- which means he's already beaten John Lennon and Elvis Presley in his fourth act. Actors like Marilyn Monroe and Heath ...

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Top SNLers Who Blew Up. Or Blew Out

Posted Oct 23rd 2009 at 12:40 PM by Dino Sossi

Fame can be a b---h. One moment, as John Lennon once said, you're "more popular than Jesus." The next, no one is returning your calls. The transition from obscurity to popularity to invisibility can happen faster than a New York minute. And one place where that phenomenon has happened more often than most is at 'Saturday Night Live.' Some people quickly become big stars and then fizzle after they ...