Posts Tagged ‘Michael Jackson’

“Watchu gonna do, to make me fall in love”–Michael Jackson 2010. New MJ is getting good buzz today on the net. Here’s Blue Gangsta. The ‘ghost’ of Michael Jackson is producing more new entertainment since he passed away. Very mellow track. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.2.10~

RIHANNA STUDIES, THE ART OF CELEBRITY AS SOCIOLOGY AND A GQ BRITANNIA MAGAZINE COVER, DECEMBER 2010

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I saw that The University of Carolina is offering a Major in Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame. Pop music as a vehicle of leadership in nationhood’s direction is what kids want to study. Really a University should be offering science and advanced mathematics or physics papers in the US in an effort to close [...]

A cappella done well. Rock With You by Duwende for Michael Jackson fans. Pretty vocals. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.29.10~

“Baby you’re a challenge, let me explore your talent” – Rihanna, October 2010. Rihanna performed her new single What’s my name? on The Late Show with David Letterman yesterday. Three thoughts: a) it’s nice to see RiRi include more inflections of Barbados hip hop in her vocal inflections. She shows a confidence in her own [...]

As a leader I love her because she can listen and divide matters fairly. In this regard she’s just like her grandma, Lady Thorp–Horiwood on Trinity Brooke’s fearless leadership skills. Trinity Brooke of rugby royalty has a beaming smile today as she hangs out with some girlfriends for a bit of socialite time in the [...]

Michael Jackson had some pretty diverse fans aye? Watch these two lads tribute on the piano to MJ’s Blame it on the boogie. It gets Groovy at the 2:08 minute mark. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.8.10~

Parenting is never easy. Being a kid going through puberty isn’t either. Set in a Maori small town community on the Coast of New Zealand, this is a story of what happens when your dad gets out of prison to resume his parenting role with his young son. A delightful community centered film. What: Boy [...]

Alrighty, I am still obsessing on the fact that Michael Jackson as a brand to entertain, still rocks on, because his architecture as an entertaining King, has a life force of it’s own–with or without him. That’s nuts. For a fragile dude, he sure built a solid kingdom of entertainment to model. Look at this [...]

A day after the midterm elections have not fared well for President Barack Obama‘s Dems government, Janet Jackson (mainly, The Jackson Estate) start up their PR machine, for the next MJ themed venture. Two thoughts: a) When Michael Jackson passed away, President Obama was noticeably one of the last leaders to acknowledge MJ’s passing. Jackson, [...]

Amy Winehouse has done a cover of It’s My Party for Quincy Jones (initial collaborating producer of Michael Jackson, The King of Pop) tribute album. Though a tad bit nasally side, (a Winehouse vocal signature) this is Jewish soul via the UK. Hot, I reckon. Coming from a depth of human rights history in the [...]

It’s hard to believe that 24.6 million people have viewed this video clip of Michael Jackson, The King of Pop performing his megahit Thriller. But they have. MJ really was something special. Enjoy! [And for Halloween, here's some haka bro and Denzel Washington box office kicker Hollywood Boulevard magic for you and my rugby people [...]

“In a world full of despair, you must still dare to believe”–imagination: Michael Jackson, King of Pop. Michael Jackson, earned $275 million posthumously for his estate. His star template for entertainment distribution and spin off merch – is still America’s star template all emulate. GK Films are negotiating to develop a feature film around MJ’s [...]

This is a meeting of big American celebrity names. Reports Pop Eater: ‘Lisa Marie told Oprah that she was in England when she heard the news of Michael Jackson‘s death and John Travolta was one of the first to break it to her. When Oprah asked what she felt, she replied, “Real honest to goodness [...]

Here’s a bit of rock purpleness for ya, from the Hollywood Hood. Jimi Hendrix. Hollywood star, Walk of Fame. This version of Hendrix star is featured with Maori taonga jewelry, in steel. Denoting, new discovery and wrestling with new frontiers, to create freer, more easier to breathe inhabitable cultural space for music and the performing [...]

DON’T STOP!

Posted: September 12, 2010 in Maori, Michael Jackson
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One for tribe Afro. Unblur me. Put your fro’s up. Like prophesy in effect.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 9.12.10~

Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, was once researched by an British Phd scholar who came to the conclusion that after The Pope and Regina II of the UK, Jackson was the third most well-known person on the planet. Google USA, lists these searches as being the top searches Americans look for Michael Jackson [...]

“Michael Jackson has always been a pop music legend. But the anniversary of his death and birthday celebrations seem to have revived Jackson fever as fans rediscover his songs – making him the most popular solo artist of all time.”–Geoff Roberts, musicologist.  Michael was the talented artist, who continued to just get more eccentric as [...]

Way cool! Cultural fit is the spirit of global citizens. Blur the lines, reflect out, reflect back, reflect forward. I digg. Smart marketing and styling from Canada’s Justin Bieber and Usher. A reminder to dance all across the world. These lads, step into the shoes of Michael Jackson‘s much loved dance choreography in Asia, to [...]

Here’s a good little number for overcoming odds in a recession with a spirit of commitment to recovery–just unite, get our dance on and let’s beat it. Together Everyone Achieves More. Loves. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.11.10~

The LA Times are running with the Naomi Campbell story today. Front Page. Superdmodels testifying in war crimes tribunal court rooms aren’t typically the norm. But Naomi was always the trail blazing type of model, so we shouldn’t be surprised really. In spite of her temper and diva ‘tude, Naomi is doing some good to [...]

Tonight, I’m on a date with you all. It’s um… riveting. Here’s ten things you find amusing as we take the time to remember the beauty of spirit in Farrah Fawcett and the musical genius of Michael Jackson who both passed away a year ago. People like them, can never be replaced as I write this [...]

About a year ago, Michael Jackson passed away. He was dubbed the King of Pop, the third most famous person on the planet, after The Queen of England and The Pope. American media have begun to remember this man, who amongst many things was also a father. Here’s the first cover image via Cover Awards. [...]

  If you’re a Michael Jackson fan, go here–for a fun watch, that’s a little bit different.. :) ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 5.22.2010~

We all need role models. Usher fancies himself as the next Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, Lisa Marie Presley wants MJ fans to get in the spirit of surrounding Jackson’s grave with happy, yellow sunflowers. On her myspace she posts: “Greetings MJ Fans….While visiting him a few days ago at Forest Lawn , Riley and I couldn’t [...]

… well almost. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 5.9.2010~

Hot fashion trends! Take this Michael Jackson & Beyonce inspired (Imma black or white honey bee) American fashion trend, and give it a haute Italiano twist. What you get is Italian fashion label Venette Waste‘s take on pop culture as shot by Milano fashion photographer Jacopo Manfren. Loves! Thanks Italy. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 4.30.2010~

This is great news for Michael Jackson‘s children. TMZ is reporting that Cirque du Soleil have signed with Michael Jackson’s estate to produce two shows based on the late King of Pop’s music. One will tour North America in 2011 with Jackson’s trademark dance choreography and Cirque’s signature acrobatics, all set to his music. The [...]

Black and White entertainment branding is all the rage here, since MJ died. The truth is, it has always been hot. If I was following the political agenda of arts and culture in America right now, I would do a white person’s blog post, a black persons blog post, and then every 5th post, would [...]

The Globe seems to think so. This week, anyway. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.10.2010~