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Michael Jackson

  • Music

    January 8, 1992

    MICHAEL JACKSON BROKE MY HEART

    HE CHANGED HIS NOSE AND BLEACHED HIS SKIN. BUT WHEN HE CHANGE HIS MUSIC, HE WENT TOO FAR.

  • Music

    September 29, 2005

    Critical Fatwa

    Michael Jackson

  • Music

    March 6, 2008
  • Music

    March 20, 2008
  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    American Idol Top 13: Battle of the Crying Young Mothers

    CAW CAW to you too, Megan Corkery. At long last, it has come to this--after weeks of watching tone-deaf wonders humiliate themselves during the first round of auditions, some slightly less tone-deaf wonders forget the lyrics to their songs during Hollywood Week, Casey Carlson give a bad name to bubb ... More >>

  • Film

    August 9, 2007

    Sprung on Paris

    The third time's the guilty pleasure

  • Music

    July 19, 2007

    Strolling the Strip

    Fat Tuesday on a Saturday

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    The Vines

    Vision Valley
    (Capitol)

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Oh No at Hollywood Alley

    A very special Blunt Club

  • Culture

    March 3, 2005

    No Friend of Dorothy

    The doc sez Beat It

  • Music

    January 1, 2004

    Original Soul

    This time, it's personal: Our look back at an intimate year in music.

  • Music

    November 22, 2001

    HIStory Repeats Itself. Again?

    With Invincible, Michael Jackson continues to spill blood on the dance floor

  • Music

    June 29, 1995

    HISTORY REPEATS HISSELFTO OUTSELL THRILLER, MICHAEL JACKSON SELLS HIMSELF AND HIS FANS SHORT

    With Invincible, Michael Jackson continues to spill blood on the dance floor

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    Hot Links: Solar Banks, Coyotes Bankruptcy, and Michael Jackson

    An SUV collided with a light rail train Wednesday night at 7th Avenue and Camelback. The  crash sent another car careening over the barrier, but no one was hurt, and light rail continues to run as usual...Chandler fire crews battled a two-acre palm tree fire near Brooks Farms and Tower Road ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    How PHX's Musicians and DJs Reacted to Michael Jackson's Death (Including Some Exclusive Jacko Mixes)

    Courtesy of Micah ElliottMicah Elliot, AZPunk.com co-founder and drummer for local punk band Gun Fuck, during his childhood.We learned about Michael Jackson's untimely passing yesterday afternoon in likely the same fashion that y'all reading this did: Twitter. In fact, as news of the King of Pop's d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    June 26 In Blogs: Michael Jackson, The Maine, Subway, and Sol y Sombra

    In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Up on the Sun: The Maine Jump To Warner Brothers Michael Jackson Death Coverage Galore (And A Few Other Things) C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Michael Jackson Samples In Hip-Hop, Spin Misnames Velvet Underground Song, Reznor Disses Cornell Again

    So Much Silence: A few hip-hop tracks that sampled Michael Jackson Spin: Watch: Beck Covers Velvet Underground's "Waiting For My Man" [sic] Seriously, Spin, you don't know the name of that song? Idolator: The Mets Are Asking Everyone To Clear Their Throats Again Pitchfork: Reznor Reveals Rejec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    DJ Joe DiPadova Holds a Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson Tonight

    This is the Michael Jackson we prefer to remember. As the world mourns the loss of Michael Jackson, we're expecting that the members of P-Town's music scene will be putting on any number of tributes dedicated to the late King of Pop in the coming weeks and months. The cat who gets the honor of b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Michael Jackson Dead: 10 Random Thoughts About the Passing of The King of Pop

    1. You know what I've always hated? Hearing MJ described as "the self-proclaimed King of Pop." First, I don't think it's appropriately respectful of the man who wrote Thriller; second, as far as I know, it's totally inaccurate, as I've never heard Jackson refer to himself as the "King of Pop" a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Flaming Lips LP Gets MGMT Karen O Contributions, Pixies Tour With "Dolittle," Fall Frenzy Tix On Sale

    Pitchfork: MGMT, Karen O Guest on Flaming Lips LP State Press:  Stardeath and White Dwarfs Electric Mustache: Video: Jay-Z Continues Assault on Auto-Tune Idolator: Michael Jackson Might Have One Last Live Album Wrung From Him NME: Michael Jackson will not be buried at Neverland Ranch Pitchfork: ... More >>

  • Music

    July 2, 2009

    Michael Jackson’s Sedona “Murderess” Revealed

    Pitchfork: MGMT, Karen O Guest on Flaming Lips LP State Press:  Stardeath and White Dwarfs Electric Mustache: Video: Jay-Z Continues Assault on Auto-Tune Idolator: Michael Jackson Might Have One Last Live Album Wrung From Him NME: Michael Jackson will not be buried at Neverland Ranch Pitchfork: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Obama on Michael Jackson, New Bloc Party Video, Kanye Directs Video

    Idolator: What Have You Done With Your CD Library? (If You've Done Anything With It?) NME: Obama: 'I grew up on Michael Jackson's music' NME: Watch Bloc Party's new video now - exclusive Pitchfork: Jesu Isis = Greymachine Rolling Stone: Michael Jackson's Neverland: What Should Happen to the Super ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    Michael Jackson In 2009, As Seen From 1984

    Those crazy kids at The Christian Science Monitor have unearthed a real gem: an interesting piece of excremental journalism from 1984, imagining how the Michael Jackson phenomenon would be viewed 25 years in to the future:The Michael Jackson phenomenon cannot be explained simply by talent or persona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    Beyonce Gets Emotional Over Michael Jackson At U.S. Airways Show

    Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2009

    A Tribute to Michael Jackson Skate

    Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2009

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, July 16, 2009

    Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2009

    Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ Ronnie Winter Isn’t Afraid to Ride the Snake

    Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    The Michael Jackson Cupcake at Let Them Eat Cake

    Lauren Gilger The Michael Jackson cupcake at Let Them Eat Cake bakery.​Michael Jackson is back -- in cupcake form. Barbara Gardner, owner of the Arcadia bakery Let Them Eat Cake regularly features a "guest star" on her lengthy menu of baked goodies. Last month, it was an Elvis-inspire ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Michael Jackson Homicide: We Told You So

    ​The Los Angeles County coroner's ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, according to the Associated Press. Officials say a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died at his rented mansion; he was apparently poisoned by an interaction between the powerful anesthetic pr ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 22, 2009

    The King is Dead. Long Live the King.

    MJ moonwalks again in new concert flick

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Class Act

    No dollar bills are needed for this Gentleman's Club

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2010

    Tour It Up

    Send the Whisperlights on their way

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2010

    Michael Jackson Tributes Offered Tonight in Phoenix and Tempe

    ​It's hard to believe it's only been a year since the King of Pop's untimely death. Today marks the anniversary of the sad occaision and a few DJs in the PHX are marking the occaison with tribute nights and mixes. William Fucking Reed and the rest of the Sticky Fingers regulars (including Pri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Michael Jackson Record Due Out in November

    The man has ten new projects set to be released. For reals.​How could someone who's been dead for over a year release a new record? The simple answer would likely be that the people who have control over any remaining recorded material are hungry for the money that accompanies anything involving M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Michael Jackson Album With New Track Coming December 14

    ​Michael Jackson's music will always be timeless, which is why it's time for the world to listen to a new MJ album full of "newly completed recordings.""A new album from the King of Pop? So what?" you're saying. So what? Michael, the upcoming album of MJ hits, will include the unreleased track "Br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Miley Cyrus Plans a Normal Birthday Celebration

    ​A young celebrity has decided not to go all out in acknowledgment of their birthday for once, according to Celebrifi.Miley Cyrus, who will be turning 18 on November 23, isn't planning on celebrating her birthday Kim Kardashian style with five parties around the world. Her biggest birthday wish is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Avoid This on Black Friday: New Michael Jackson Video Game

    ​Hopefully you've prepared yourself for this year's lamest Christmas gift. According to Paste, Ubisoft just dropped a Michael Jackson video game available for Nintendo DS and PSP.As if there weren't enough terrible video games that revolve around dancing already. Yet this one might take the cake. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Michael Jackson Penned a Tune For Hanson

    ​At some point in time, Michael Jackson wrote a song for Hanson, according to ShowBiz 411.The song was written for them to play, not in their honor. Jackson never actually gave the song he wrote for Hanson to them. He intended to send it to the 90s boy band but never did. It must have been stashed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Creed Saves a Boy From a Wolf Pack

    ​A boy saved himself from a pack of wolves with a little help from Creed on Thursday, according to NME.Thirteen-year-old Norwegian student Walter Eikrem came across a pack of wolves on his way home from school. He knew not to run away from the wolves, so he quickly became resourceful and attempted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Singer/Assailant Chris Brown Added to Roster for Phoenix Celebrity Shootout

    ​Yesterday I kinda bagged on the "celebrities" committed to playing in this year's version of the annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout at US Airways Center.Today organizers added another big name. The Good News: The name is big. REALLY big. Pretty much everyone who cares even a little about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    BEP's Will.i.am Teams Up With Intel

    ​Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has been named the creative director of innovation, according to Billboard.He'll be giving input on the development of a variety of products made by Intel Corp. The head of marketing at Intel said that the company is trying to tie entertainment and technology toge ... More >>

  • Music

    February 10, 2011

    The Prince vs. Michael Experience @ The Clubhouse Music Venue

    ​Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has been named the creative director of innovation, according to Billboard.He'll be giving input on the development of a variety of products made by Intel Corp. The head of marketing at Intel said that the company is trying to tie entertainment and technology toge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Michael Jackson: A Video Tribute

    Wikimedia CommonsMichael Jackson at the White House in 1984.​This month marks the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. Though the King of Pop passed away June 25, 2009 at the age of 50, he left behind an incomparable body of work, one that stands among the greatest contributions to en ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Spider-Man Star James Franco to Release an EP

    ​James Franco, actor and star of films like 127 Hours, the Spider-Man series, and Pineapple Express, has decided to try his hand in the music business, according to Consequence of Sound.James Franco and Kalup Linzy have become the new musical duo that they've appropriately named Kalup and Franco. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2011

    You Don’t Know Jacko

    ​James Franco, actor and star of films like 127 Hours, the Spider-Man series, and Pineapple Express, has decided to try his hand in the music business, according to Consequence of Sound.James Franco and Kalup Linzy have become the new musical duo that they've appropriately named Kalup and Franco. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Label Signs Deal With Def Jam

    ​Kanye West's label G.O.O.D. Music has signed a "longterm worldwide label agreement" with Island Def Jam, according to MTV News.G.O.O.D. Music is now officially a subsidiary of Def Jam. Many future G.O.O.D. Music releases will see release under Def Jam's name, including Big Sean's F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Katy Perry Nearing Michael Jackson's Singles Chart Record

    ​Katy Perry is on her way to matching Michael Jackson's singles record, according to NME.It looks like Katy Perry will hit the number one spot on the Billboard charts for the fifth time this album with her single "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)." If it actually takes the top spot, she will be the fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Ellie Elmore, What Are You Listening To?

    ​ Ellie Elmore: The interior designer and Zumba fitness instructor. Teaches at Diverse Elements Dance Studio in Phoenix Monday nights. For more information on her classes, go here.  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Lately, 97 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2011

    Party of Boo

    ​ Ellie Elmore: The interior designer and Zumba fitness instructor. Teaches at Diverse Elements Dance Studio in Phoenix Monday nights. For more information on her classes, go here.  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Lately, 97 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Five Holiday Gifts For Your Mom

    ​​Alright, slacker. There's no more denying it: the holidays are here, and you need to get on that shopping list. Luckily, Up on the Sun has caught gift guide-fever, and over the course of this week we'll be offering you suggestions for the entire family. Here's some suggestions for the ... More >>

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