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Michael Jackson’s track Man In The Mirror set to reach number one
Posted in Hit Song, Michael Jackson on the July 2, 2009
Michael Jackson’s track Man In The Mirror is set to storm the UK Singles Chart this week and reach number one.
The 50-year-old star died suddenly in LA on June 25 after he reportedly suffered a heart attack.
The single, released 21 years ago in 1988, was Michael’s favourite track, and it is currently at number 11 in the charts.
La Roux’s track Bulletproof is currently at number one and it is claimed Man In The Mirror has sold 24,000 downloads in the midweek charts, five thousand more than Bulletproof.
The British public have bought 300,000 of Michael’s albums and singles in just two days following the star’s tragic death.
HMV boss Simon Fox said: “Looking back at what happened with Elvis in ‘77 and John Lennon in 1980, the lift we have seen is far bigger than those two events.”
Source: Splash News
Michael Jackson was on top form as he rehearsed for O2 shows
Posted in Concert, Michael Jackson on the July 2, 2009
Photographer Kevin Mazer took some of the last pictures of Michael Jackson and said the star was on top form as he prepared for the O2 shows.
Michael died suddenly in LA on June 25 after he reportedly suffered a heart attack.
Kevin took some pictures of Michael rehearsing for the shows and said he was looking forward to the London gigs.
Kevin said: “I watched in awe. From what I saw, Michael was back - and in real style. He was amazing, happy and energetic. He performed virtually non-stop for two hours and ran through about a dozen greatest hits.
“He stopped just a couple of times to tweak arrangements and work on moves with dancers. Every track he sang sounded terrific. I honestly could not wait to see the show.”
Kevin said Michael seemed excited about returning to the stage for his London shows.
He said: “He loved going through all the props and was excited about performing Thriller with these zombie puppets. I’m very sad people won’t be able to see it.”
He added: “He was the same old Michael. At one point, he got on a cherry-picker crane and was hoisted over the audience - it was an amazing sight.”
Michael Jackson’s Mom Afraid of Looting
Posted in Beatles, Michael Jackson on the July 2, 2009
The lawyer for Michael Jackson’s mother filed documents in court recently, sounding the alarm that people might try to loot the late singer’s estate. Katherine’s attorney claims that there are numerous bank accounts belonging to the King of Pop that are being controlled by third parties. He says that these accounts need to be controlled so third parties don’t misspend the money. The lawyer also claims that there is some worry about Michael’s stake in the Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes Beatles’ works, that he says is the most important asset in the estate. Since no one is now representing the late singer’s interests, the lawyer wants Katherine to be in charge.