The Jackson legacy truly continues on within the family.
As reported by Deadline and posted by the musician himself on IG, Jaafar Jackson has been tapped to play his very own uncle - the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic that will be directed by Training Day and Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua.
Jaafar, the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, certainly has the talent and the skills to do right by his uncle’s image abd legacy. Absolutely fitting and this will definitely make the kid a star.
Yes, because of the popularity of "Dancing Baby Groot" and the Awesome Mix movie that is James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy", the word "Grooting" has now officially been added to the Lexicon, and it's defined as "to move tree-rhythmically to the Jackson 5", as reported in Comic Book Resources.
And with that said, plus it being the 56th Birthday of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson himself, let's revisit that special "Dance Sequence" with little Groot... And Drax.
Music Video: Baby Groot Dancing to Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
Guardians of the Galaxy is now the No. 1 Summer Blockbuster movie of 2014!
Today marks the 5th year since we lost a true icon and presence in the music world. He's been honored and remembered by many... And even if he's gone, his music continues to live on in the hearts and minds of everyone around the world.
This live performance of "Human Nature" is but one of many legendary performances that'll always be treasured.
Michael Jackson - Human Nature
R.I.P Michael Jackson, and everyone thanks you for being the moonwalking legend you are.
Since the release of his album "Unorthodox Jukebox"last December, Bruno Mars has been gaining a lot of hits with the numerous songs and singles in the compilation, with "Locked Out Of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man" being the most memorable tracks thus far being played on the radio and topping the music charts. His latest single, due to be released this month, is arguably a pretty cool track that caters to fans of Disco and Funk, and the newly released music video shows that the young Hawaiian/ Filipino singer is not shy to dish out some groove "Michael Jackson" style.
Take a look at the new MV for Bruno Mars' "Treasure".
Bruno Mars - Treasure
Definitely reminds me of a younger MJ. Keep it up, Bruno Mars!
It's been one full year since we lost the King Of Pop, but his music still lives on in our hearts. No amount of words can express how much the entire world misses him, but we do what we can to remember the great things he did during his lifetime, with exceptional songs leaving an everlasting impression on us all, such as this personal favorite of mine.
R.I.P Michael Jackson. Your music will live on forever.
After two weeks down the line, I finally got to see what many consider as the final movie of the King Of Pop, and what do you know... this was really it for fans - the movie that gave us a final glimpse of what made Michael Jackson an undisputed force of nature in music history.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
A film documentary made out of video footage taken from the actual rehearsals of the "This Is It" concert, Michael Jackson's This Is It is what I'd call a fitting tribute to the last days of the King Of Pop on stage. The man who sang the most memorable songs in decades and who gave millions of people reason to scream out his name left us too soon in the middle of this year, and the shock of it sent ripples throughout the globe, sending fans into deep mourning and sudden nostalgic appreciation. Because of his death, the concert never came to light, and fans will never see what could probably have been the swan song comeback of the musician's career. Fortunately, the aforementioned footage taken from the practice sessions were available, intended to be placed in the popstar's personal library for reference. Piecing together and editing out hours of captured material, concert director Kenny Ortega creates what is essentially the "final performance" we'll get to see, showing MJ at his best, performing like the spark of energy he always is whenever he's on stage, regardless if its a live show or not.
"This Is It" Movie Trailer
Now what can be said about this movie? You can think of it as a souped up "Behind The Scenes Look" of the "This Is It" concert preparations, starting from the stage talent search all the way to the production and rehearsals of the show itself. Michael and Director Kenny take charge in directing and choreographing the entire set up, with the former giving his opinions now and then on how the music should cue in and follow his lead. It's an impressive display of lights, dancing, and musical genius, and although he wears sunglasses through most of the duration of the film, MJ hardly loses a beat in any of the multiple segments played through the course of the movie. As natural as he is with his signature Moonwalk, The man is a true talent, and this gives us a good look at the hard work and dedication he places into his projects to makw sure that the show was the best he was going to give to the fans, period. Obviously, MJ performs his signature songs, and you'll find yourself singing to familiar tunes like "Human Nature" and "Thriller". Excellent stuff.
This Is It Clip of MJ practicing "Human Nature"
Besides spotlighting Michael, the other members of the "This Is It" tour share their own experiences on camera and relate to the audience how monumental it was to work alongside a legend and an icon. Performers, musicians, and even the director Kenny Ortega himself shed some light on the work and influence Mike has brought to the stage, and their eagerness to put up one hell of a show is something that persists throughout the entire film. Also, the choreography and stage segments seem like hard work only the dedicated and savvy can really dip their hands to. Jackson does his thing, but also speaks his honest opinion when something doesn't feel right to him. It may illustrate the guy as a perfectionist, but that's what made him so great and successful in the first place, and you see it in the film first hand how he works his magic. We also get to see the other bits of extras they were adding to give the concert more bang for its buck, such as green screen filmed segments 3D produced videos that would have appeared behind MJ on stage as visual aids for his songs. It's an interesting process to witness, and it only makes it all the more disappointing that the concert never came to be. His final song, aptly titled "This Is It", also makes it to the film, and it can be heard via the link below.
Michael Jackson - This Is It
We can only imagine what kind of impact This Is It would have had on Michael Jackson's career and his fanbase had it pushed through, but there's no denying that this movie is the final curtain call that the King Of Pop's legacy can grace us with. If you're a Jackson fan through and through, you owe it to yourselves to see this and treat it as his final performance for the entire world to see. The MJ legacy transcends beyond the grave, and as true as one slogan promoting his music says - his music will live on... forever. RIP Michael Jackson, and thank you.
Today was a somber, rainy day, and it's fitting considering the sad mood many are undeniably experiencing right now. It was the final curtain call for the King Of Pop, as he was finally laid to rest at Glendale Memorial Park in California. Tears were shed and songs were sung, to honor the memory of one talented, extraordinary individual. No words can describe what was felt during the funeral service, so maybe it's best to show how things went down via a link shared by the Associated Press:
I wish I could pay my final respects to him in person, as do the rest of his fans from around the world, but honoring his memory is already a fitting tribute to the man who changed millions with his music. All I can say is: Farewell Mike... keep on dancing up there for us.:(
It's been a week since sad news broke out with the untimely passing of famous music legend Michael Jackson. It was a big commotion for everyone, and it resulted in a media frenzy that kept news channels hooked to the story and flooded the internet with several tributes and farewell messages in response to the loss of an icon. I was among those who were just shocked to find out the news in the morning of June 25th, and I was at a loss for words on how to describe my feelings on the matter. Eventually, I ended up writing my own tribute to Mike as a result, and as I pointed out there, the man was a legend. From a rising child star to an adult sensation, he sold millions of records worldround and popularized dance steps that hundreds of performers imitate to this day, with his signature move being "the moonwalk". Sure, MJ's latter years found him estranged from the world because of his bizarre behavior and child molestation cases, but there's no denying that his music spoke to generations of fans everywhere, something that continues to linger on even with his death.
Last night, I picked up a copy of TIME Magazine's special tribute issue to the late King Of Pop. Somehow, I found it appropriate to post about it here, considering how much of an influence Michael Jackson was in the world of popculture. His music broke barriers and his presence transcended even towards movies and cartoons, something that not many artists or performers can say in their lifetime. The issue commemorates Mike's life, from his days with the Jackson Five, his breakout release of 'Thriller', and the later years which placed him in a constant state of controversy and gossip. All these phases are eclipsed though by his sudden passing from this world, which still continues to make news as people continue to speculate on how he died. For me however, I choose to honor the lucrative career of a singer who did more than just give his share of breakthrough performances, but also his heart and soul to the fans as well.
The picture that TIME chose for their cover is from one of the most memorable music videos associated with Mike - "In The Closet". Another one of his more provocative songs, it features Mike strutting his stuff and sporting the very attire you see him wear in the cover of the issue. Let's take a trip back and see some MJ goodness in action.
R.I.P Michael Jackson. The King Of Pop Moonwalks in the skies now.
