Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Was Named The Most Groundbreaking Video

Michael Jackson’s epic “Thriller” music video has been voted the most influential promo in the history of pop music, according to a poll conducted on MySpace.com.

The “Thriller” music video is 14 minutes long and the song was a huge hit in 1983.

There were a large amount of votes for OK Go’s homemade video for their song “Here It Goes Again”, which became a viral hit in 2006 (You know, the video with the guys on the treadmills) but it was unable to beat Michael Jackson in the poll.

Britney Spears’s music video for “Baby One More Time” came in third and A-Ha’s “Take On Me” came in fourth.

Here’s the list of the top 10 influential pop music videos:

1. Thriller – Michael Jackson (Watch the video below)
2. Here It Goes Again – OK Go
3. …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
4. Take On Me – A-Ha
5. Hurt – Johnny Cash
6. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
7. Around the World – Daft Punk
8. Weapon of Choice – Fatboy Slim
9. Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
10. Sabotage – Beastie Boys.

Janet Jackson To Go On Tour With Her Brothers

Janet Jackson is going to be joining her brothers on their world tour later this year. She will filling in her late brother, Michael Jackson, to act as a member of the Jackson 5.

There was a rumor that Janet would be joining her brothers as a tribute to Michael Jackson, but she has not given any confirmation.

According to her brother Jermaine Jackson, Janet is busy getting prepared to perform on the tour.

He says, “We had a conference call and Janet has agreed to join us on tour.”

Would you purchase tickets to see Janet Jackson on tour with the Jackson 5?

Michael Jackson’s Death Is The Top Entertainment Story Of 2009

2009 has been a pretty eventful year. Here are 2009′s top entertainment stories as voted by U.S. newspaper and broadcast editors surveyed by The Associated Press.

1. Michael Jackson Dies: On June 25, Jackson was pronounced dead at the age of 50. One of the most momentous and shocking deaths in pop culture history, the event reverberated in many ways. There was the ongoing investigation: Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide, and his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who says he’s innocent of wrongdoing, is being investigated for manslaughter. There was the gigantic Los Angeles funeral. There was the documentary, “This is It,” of Jackson’s preparations for a comeback concert series. But, perhaps most of all, there was the celebration of his music, on stages and sidewalks the world over.

2. Susan Boyle Becomes Overnight Sensation: Two 21st-century powers – reality TV and the Web – combined to turn the humble, unknown Boyle into an international star. After Boyle sang “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent” on April 11, the clip spread like wildfire online, totaling more than 120 million views on YouTube. Her album, released in November, had the best opening week sales of a female debut in decades.

3. Late-Night Swap: On NBC, Conan O’Brien took over the “Tonight” show, and Jay Leno moved to 10 p.m. All the fanfare may have been overdone, though: At year’s end, neither was receiving good ratings.

4. Walter Cronkite Dies: The passing on July 17 of Cronkite, a paragon of journalism and a father figure to a nation, was not only the sad loss of a universally acknowledged great man but was a reminder of a bygone era in broadcasting.

5. David Letterman Affair: Letterman’s Oct. 1 announcement on his “Late Show” carried two bombshells: He alleged that he had been the victim of an extortion attempt, and he confessed to having affairs with women on his staff. Letterman, who hasn’t shied from the subject on air, saw some of his best ratings in years. The man accused of trying to blackmail Letterman, Robert J. “Joe” Halderman, says he was just shopping a screenplay.

6. Chris Brown Assaults Rihanna: The big story on Grammy night in 2009 didn’t take place on stage but outside the ceremony. Chris Brown assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, an altercation that led to Brown pleading guilty to felony assault in June. Both R&B stars were in comeback mode before the year was out, releasing new albums just weeks apart.

7. Kanye West Robs Taylor Swift: Bad behavior, not awards, also ruled the story line at the MTV Video Music Awards. When a stage-crashing West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech for best female video, the rapper clearly underestimated the negative reaction he would inspire.

8. Live Video Explodes On The Web: One of the biggest trends in online video was the emergence of demand – and supply – for live video. Live online video particularly suited daytime news events (when people are at work in front of computers). Millions online watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the funeral of Michael Jackson.

9. Kate And Jon Gosselin Broadcast Split: One of reality TV’s latest sensations fell apart just as it was reaching fruition. TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ was winning its best ratings in its fifth season when the Gosselins – parents of eight children – announced their separation. With more than 10 million viewers, that episode earned the show its best ratings. Arguments in the divorce, which became final in December, have thus far prevented the show from continuing. TLC hopes to debut a show for Kate Gosselin in the spring.

10. Heath Ledger Wins Posthumous Oscar: Ledger, whose death topped the poll of 2008′s top entertainment stories, remained a presence in 2009, when he won an Oscar for best-supporting actor for his performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.”

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Will Be On DVD Jan. 26

The Michael Jackson concert documentary “This Is It” will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on Jan. 26.

The film has yet to gross 100,000 million dollars domestically…..I don’t think it will.

Will you be purchasing the dvd?

Jermaine: Suicide Proves MJ Didn’t Molest

Michael Jackson’s alleged abuse victim has cleared the King of Pop’s name by insisting the singer “never touched” him, according to the star’s brother Jermaine.

Jackson was the center of a 13-month police investigation after Evan Chandler accused the Thriller hitmaker of molesting his son Jordan in 1993.

The star was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing in the courts, paying the then-teenager $22 million for “personal injuries arising out of claims of negligence” in return for dropping a civil suit against him.

Jordan has never spoken publicly about the case – but Jermaine claims the 29 year old has come forward since Jackson’s death, admitting the late superstar never molested him.

And Jermaine believes Jordan’s dad Evan committed suicide earlier this month because his guilt over the false accusations was too much to bear.

He says, “From the ’93 case, they were accusing him (Jackson) of just the most horrible things. This kid’s father has committed suicide because he just couldn’t take it and now the kid has come forward and said Michael never touched him.”

Officials ruled 56-year-old Evan Chandler’s death a suicide after he was found with a gunshot wound to the head and a revolver in his hand at his home in New Jersey.

Count of hands who think Jermaine should just keep his mouth shut for a little while?! Haha seriously.

“This Is It” Box Office Tops $200 Million Worldwide

Sony Pictures says Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” has passed the $200 million mark at the box office worldwide.

The film has pulled in $61 million domestically and more than $140 million overseas. That includes $27.2 million in Japan, $14.3 million in Great Britain and $12.1 million in Germany.

Sony Pictures marketing and distribution boss Jeff Blake says the film is drawing repeat business worldwide from Jackson fans.

“This Is It” captures Jackson’s final performances as he rehearsed for his aborted concert tour. The movie includes Jackson doing such hits as “Beat It,” ”Thriller,” ”Human Nature” and “Billie Jean.”

Jackson died in June just weeks before his marathon of 50 concerts was to begin in London.

The Jonas Brothers Honor Michael Jackson At MTV Europe Music Awards

The Jonas Brothers paid tribute to the King Of Pop Michael Jackson at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday. The pop trio revealed that ’60s-’70s sibling band The Jackson 5 were their first major musical influences just before they introduced a tribute piece to the late “Thriller” hitmaker, during which Jackson fans performed hits like “ABC,” “Bad,” and “Man in The Mirror” in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

According to The Brothers Jonas, listening to the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” as kids inspired them to develop their own band of brothers.

“This year we saw the loss of the greatest pop musician the world has ever seen. We and MTV wanted to pay tribute to the true king of pop, Michael Jackson. His unrivalled talent has shaped the musical landscape, influencing artists old and young,” Nick Jonas told the live audience.

“The first time we heard Michael’s voice was when our dad played the Jackson 5’s I’ll Be There,” Joe Jonas chimed in. “We were amazed by the one-of-a-kind talent. The way that he and his brothers came together to entertain the world has been an obvious influence on us. Michael Jackson influenced every listener and every future performer with a talent the world had never seen before. As a writer and a performer he was the best.”

Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Extended Through Thanksgiving

It was just announced that the Michael Jackson documentary, This Is It, will remain in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend.

In a press release that was just released, the chairman of Sony Pictures, Jeff Blake, explained:

“In just 5 days, Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT has become the highest grossing concert film of all time and we are elated by the response to this special film by fans, critics and moviegoers from all over the world. With this kind of global response, it’s clear that the motion picture deserves an extended run and we are going to do everything we can to make the film available to everyone who wants to see Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT on the big screen.”

Have you seen This Is It yet?

“This Is It” Wins Weekend Box Office

Halloween audiences picked beats over blood this weekend, pushing “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” to the top spot, while horror phenomenon “Paranormal Activity” scored a strong second-place finish.

With a $21.3 million domestic gross, “This Is It” raised its worldwide total to a massive $101 million that easily breaks the record for a concert doc, though it falls far short of the $250 million that concert promoter AEG reportedly predicted.

Even so, the performance was good enough to convince distributor Sony (which acquired the pic for a mere $60 million) to announce that the concert pic will remain in theaters at least until Thanksgiving.

“This Is It” Breaks Records

The Man still had “it.” The highly anticipated Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It has already set a record!

The Sony film grossed an estimated $2.2 million at the North American box office during Tuesday night’s limited theater release, Variety reports. This is a record for a Tuesday October release.

On Wednesday, This Is It opened in 3,500 theaters and IMAX screens nationwide, in addition to thousands more overseas.

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