Posts with tag "thisisit"

Michael Jackson 'This Is It' Video Directed by Spike Lee Is Unveiled

Posted Dec 28th 2009 at 08:57 AM by PopEater Staff

Oscar-nominated director Spike Lee is honoring Michael Jackson in a way that only he could -- by directing a video for the late King of Pop's posthumous song 'This Is It.' The 'This' video features a slew of footage from Jackson's hometown of Gary, Indiana, and also candid and rare videos of Jackson performing during his wildly successful career. Watch It Here: ...

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Oscar Watch: Is Michael Jackson the Heath Ledger of 2009?

Posted Oct 30th 2009 at 02:00 PM by Tricia Romano

We already know that death sometimes pays off for artists. In Michael Jackson's case, death is paying off in dollars ($20 million worldwide so far), but will it pay off in pretty gold statuettes? Elizabeth Taylor might have been a tad hyperbolic when she Tweeted: "It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen. It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of ...

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Michael Jackson Autopsy Photo to Be Leaked Soon?

Posted Oct 28th 2009 at 03:55 PM by Dino Sossi

The news isn't all good when it comes to Michael Jackson this week, as an autopsy photo of the late King of Pop is said to possibly leak soon. Gerald Posner writes in The Daily Beast that he recently received a phone call from someone who allegedly has a photograph of Jackson on the autopsy table. Posner's source reports that the image is "not a cellphone picture," explaining that the "quality ...

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Five Reasons You Should See Michael Jackson's 'This Is It'

Posted Oct 28th 2009 at 12:30 PM by Mike Ryan

An auspicious start, to say the least. Last night at the New York City world premiere of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It,' a sarcastic snoring sound by a blasé attendee summed up the pre-screening mood. True, after watching the live feed of the hour and a half long red carpet ceremony from L.A., featuring such immense star power from the likes of Ian Ziering(!), the crowd was understandably ...

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Liz Taylor: 'This Is It' Is The Single Most Brilliant Piece of Filmmaking

Posted Oct 27th 2009 at 02:21 PM by PopEater Staff

Although Michael Jackson's family is staying hush about the new documentary 'This Is It,' his long-time friend Elizabeth Taylor hasn't been able to quit talking about the film on Twitter. In a series of tweets, Taylor said, "It is the single most brilliant piece of film making I have ever seen. It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity," she said. "To say the man is a ...

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'This Is It' Choreographer Overlooked Michael Jackson's Insomnia

Posted Oct 23rd 2009 at 01:55 PM by Amber James

To the world, Michael Jackson was a musical genius. But behind closed doors, Jackson suffered from bouts of insomnia as he focused on conjuring enough energy to practice for his tour. Although Jackson's 3 a.m. phone calls to 'This Is It' choreographer Travis Payne may have been a warning sign, Payne told PopEater that he and director Kenny Ortega suffer from insomnia too, so they overlooked ...

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PopEater Poll Results: How You Voted on Jessica, Garry, Tyra, Michael and More

Posted Oct 18th 2009 at 09:00 AM by PopEater Staff

What did you think of the NFL ad that blasted Jessica Simpson's weight? Does Garry Shandling look like he had plastic surgery? Tyra Banks has dropped several dress sizes -- how does she look now? And what are your feelings on Michael Jackson's posthumous single, 'This Is It?' Thanks to the hundreds of thousands of PopEater faithful who voted on the most burning questions in Hollywood this week.* ...

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La Toya: Michael Wouldn't Like 'This' Film

Posted Oct 14th 2009 at 07:11 AM by PopEater Staff

La Toya Jackson says her late brother Michael wouldn't be pleased with the 'This Is It' documentary being released later this month, which shows footage of his final days and rehearsals. Talking with Access Hollywood, La Toya says that because it was a rehearsal, Michael "wasn't giving it his all," and because of that, he wouldn't want people to see the performances in 'This.' ...

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'This Is It' ... If by It You Mean an Old Song

Posted Oct 12th 2009 at 05:22 PM by PopEater Staff

A never-before-heard single recorded by Michael Jackson prior to his death, entitled 'This Is It,' was released today. But some people may have actually heard the song before -- by another artist. According to TMZ, Paul Anka co-wrote the song -- called 'I Never Heard' -- with Jackson back in the '80s, but then the 'Thriller' legend stole the tapes before Anka could finish the tune. Jackson ...

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Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Unveiled

Posted Oct 12th 2009 at 07:46 AM by PopEater / Wire Services

It's been more than three months since his sudden and tragic passing, and now Michael Jackson fans are getting a chance to hear the late King of Pop once more thanks to his new song, 'This Is It.' The tune premiered on MichaelJackson.com with the touching line "This is it, here I stand. I'm the light of the world, I feel grand." 'This Is It' is the the first from the documentary on the troubled ...