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Michael Jackson's 'Moonwalk' Turns 30

Shay Hill — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:19:38 +0000

Somehow I missed yesterday being the 30th anniversary of the moonwalk. Yes, 30 years ago yesterday the moonwalk was debuted by Michael Jackson during the Motown 25 anniversary show and his performance of ‘Billie Jean’. I don’t know about you but I would have been 11 at the time. I can still remember what a [...]

Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:50:57 +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 [...]

Philippine Prison Inmates' Incredible Dance to Michael Jackson's 'They Don't Care About Us' [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:31:14 +0000

I’ve never been much a fan of the ‘pop-n-lock’ dancing, however, this video is absolutely one of the most incredible things I’ve seen. Prisoners at a maximum security prison in the Philippines dance to Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” in perfect unison. Yes, I did say ‘prisoners’. While trolling YouTube last night my [...]

Michael Jackson Is the Top-Earning Dead Celebrity of the Year [PICTURES]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:26:09 +0000

Michael Jackson is one of those celebrities that earned a lot of money during his lifetime and keeps racking it in well after. Just because a celebrity dies it doesn’t mean that their work or the fan interest goes away.

Every year around Halloween, Forbes reveals their list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities over the past year (October 2010 to October 2011), and Jackson is clearly tops.

Kirk House Covers Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters and Plays Originals on Local Licks Live [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:00:15 +0000

We have a ton of great musicians here in Abilene, and surrounding area, and we give you a little peek into their lives on and off the stage every Thursday at 2 on Local Licks Live every with yours truly on Rock 108

Nonpoint Covered Billie Jean

Heathen — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:01:11 +0000

Nonpoint did a cover of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean and I think its awful, but you can see for yourself. Click here to hear it.