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Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:50:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

New Eddie Van Halen Interview Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It' Guitar Solo

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:48:53 +0000

Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrates it's 30 year anniversary today (Nov. 30), despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.

Never Forget…Remembering Awesomeness on Halloween

Harley Myles — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:26:47 +0000

Seriously, this is great no matter what era you're stuck in. Zombies rock. Vincent Price was flawless too. Enjoy this video blast from the past.

KISS Dropped from Michael Jackson Tribute Due to Gene Simmons' Molestation Comments

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:40:09 +0000

Maybe Gene Simmons should have held his famously long tongue.

Pedophilia comments made by the KISS bassist about Michael Jackson back in 2009 have prompted promoters of an upcoming Jackson tribute show in Wales to drop Simmons’ band from the lineup.

Did Michael Jackson Give Cocaine to Aaron Carter?

Amory Gritta — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:00:37 +0000

You have to take quotes printed in Australian tabloids with a grain of salt, but nevertheless, OK! magazine is reporting that Aaron Carter has spilled some rather disturbing details about his friendship with Michael Jackson.

In the article, Carter says Jackson offered him wine when he was only 15 -- and that's the tame part. It goes on to quote Carter as saying, "He gave me cocaine. I felt weird about that and other stuff … I admired Michael, but his behavior bothered me a lot. Then my mother called the police."