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Tag Archive for ‘Michael Jackson’

A 25-year-old MJ obit

Daniel Radosh digs up a joke obit from 1984 that eerily applies to yesterday’s big news.

News and Notes: Michael says it ain’t so

Pop-singer Michael Jackson has released a statement calling BS on big brother Jermaine shooting his mouth off about a series of Jackson 5 reunion concerts in 2009, according to the BBC. “My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we’ve certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no […]

Jackson 5 to reunite?

Jermaine Jackson reportedly announced at a recent TV industry function in Australia that the Jackson 5 will be getting back together for a series of concerts in 2009. Though not part of the popular R&B group five of her brothers formed in 1966, Janet Jackson will apparently be joining Michael and the gang for the shows. […]