Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' sold to MTV in US

added: 18 Nov 2009 // by: newsdesk

MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive United States television rights to air one of the most anticipated films of the year -- Michael Jackson's This Is It.

The critically acclaimed and commercially successful film becomes available to MTV Networks in 2011, and continuing through the entire six-year network window. The deal includes all domestic channels under the MTV Networks umbrella, including MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia and rounds out the music networks' commitment to celebrating the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The arrangement also extends to Viacom's BET Networks, including its newest channel, Centric. Channels and premiere dates will be announced at a later time.

"The film is a true testament to Michael's musical genius, passion and commitment to his craft," said Van Toffler, President of the MTV Networks Music Group. "Michael Jackson has always been inextricably tied to our viewers as they witnessed his evolution from a talented performer to a global icon who redefined music. Now, with this film, we can help give his fans a chance to see his final performance."

Father of the boy who accused Jackson commits suicide

added: 18 Nov 2009 // by: newsdesk

The father of a boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse has committed suicide.

Evan Chandler – whose son Jordy was 13 when he claimed in 1993 the pop star had molested him – was discovered in bed holding a firearm with a gun shot wound to the head. He was 65

The former Beverly Hills dentist was found by a concierge at his waterfront Jersey City apartment in New Jersey on November 5 after he failed to keep a doctors appointment.

News of his death only emerged yesterday (17.11.09).

It comes just five months after his son’s alleged abuser Michael Jackson died at his Los Angeles home from acute Propofol intoxication.

A police source said: "We have ruled it as suicide because he was found with a gun held to his body. He had a single bullet wound to the side of his head.

'There was no note but officers did find medication in keeping with a serious medical condition."

Dad-of–four Chandler’s claim that Jackson had abused his son triggered the singer’s fall from grace in the early 90s.

A 13-month police probe followed including a raid on Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, in California.

The case never reached court after Jordy was given a $22 million settlement and signed a contract agreeing never to talk about the allegations.

After the public furore following the allegations, divorcee Evan underwent a series of bizarre cosmetic surgery operations, just as Michael did.

Jordy – now 29 and living in Long Island, New York, under an assumed name – had fallen out with his father.

He took out a restraining order against him in 1996 claiming his dad had attacked him with a dumbbell weight.

In the same year, Evan filed a $60 million lawsuit against Michael and his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley for talking about the case – allegedly breaching the confidentiality contract.

The officer in charge of the suicide probe, former Santa Barbara County Sheriff Jim Thomas, said yesterday: 'Everybody in this whole saga was touched tragically.'

Michael Jackson King of 2009 Halloween

An online fancy dress retailer has reported a massive increase in Halloween related purchases. Fabparty.co.uk owner Nick Whiles believes the increase is unlikely to curtail in the near future.

"Over the past two years, we've seen increased demand for Halloween accessories and fancy dress items. We put this down to a large increase in the amount of adults celebrating Halloween. Traditionally, Halloween in the UK was about taking the kids trick or treating, but now, people are throwing parties and really embracing the fancy dress element of Halloween. We've had just over 40% more people coming to our site in 2009 than we had in 2007."

Pop culture references, including celebrities and characters from cult adverts, have become a major factor in encouraging revellers to embrace the fancy dress. Last year, many paid a Halloween tribute to Heath Ledger's Dark Knight character and 2009 saw party goers paying tribute to Michael Jackson.

Whilst Halloween fever is a relatively new phenomena in the UK, it is a well established fixture on the party scene in America. Joel Silverman, an American student who has lived in London since 2005, believes social networking has played a part in the UK's recent enthusiasm for what was once an American obsession.

"When I first moved here, I quickly realised that Halloween wasn't such a big deal. There were very few parties and it was more focussed towards children. However, over the past two years, it has really taken off. With Facebook and other social networking sites, it has been really easy for people to organise Halloween parties - and with the ease of sharing photographs, everyone wants to get into the spirit of Halloween."

Whilst the increase is a welcome bit of good news for fancy dress retailers and party suppliers around Halloween, it has also been revealed that fancy dress in general is increasing in popularity.

Nick explains. "In the run up to Christmas, we're noticing a marked increase in the amount of people seeking out Christmas fancy dress. Compared to last year, we anticipate an increase of about 10% in people coming to us for a Christmas themed costume."

Nick expects Christmas fancy dress revellers to be spoiled for choice this year. "We've learned that there is a huge diversity in taste when it comes to dressing up. That's why we've expanded our range to include potentially thousands of fancy dress ideas. You can find pretty much anything in our range."

To Remember Michael Jackson, Fan of Ed Hardy

To commemorate Michael Jackson, the king of pop, the first prevue of the concert film "This Is It" was officially released yesterday.Trailer reviewed of the generation of pop singers' glorious moments on the stage.ed hardy clothes

Michael Jackson is the king of pop,this ''Pop" means not only music, but also fashion. He is the leader in fashion field.Honored as the king of pop, his fame has been known by almost every house long before. It is undoubted that he is the classic in the music world.ed hard t shirt

He was also talented in clothing. Once leaded the trend in the fashion world, his every performance was nothing less than a fashion show.In his everyday life, Michael loves ed hardy most, he always has the power to perfectly express the culture of Christian Audigier.GHD

Grammy Museum once exhibited a number of valuable personal clothing and props of Jackson.Of which there are many unique and personalized clothings such as ed hardy family. In a word, his pursuit for costume is incomparable.

"That is it" was originally planned by Michael Jackson to be the name of his fifty concerts starting from this July to next March as his farewell to his music career.Today, this film has just made up Jackson's last wish in the circle of singers, but his love in clothing industry can only be a myth forever.

It is reported that Jackson said that his last wish is to make Affliction clothes, being the fashion king.In 2008, during the comeback Jackson and the designer launched series of ed hardy clothing, ready to flex its muscles in the fashion industry.Sadly, all these are just memories now.