Michael Jackson

'My Childhood, My Faith,' by Michael Jackson

The Pop Star Discusses His Childhood

Read the essay Michael Jackson wrote for Beliefnet about his childhood, going door-to-door as a Jehovah's Witness missionary, and how he "wished to be a normal boy."
Will Michael Jackson's Fame Trump His Faith?

While Michael Jackson's memorial service could highlight funeral rituals associated with a particular faith, it may ultimately demonstrate the power of celebrity as a new kind of sacred.
Master of an Empty Kingdom: The Tragically Short Life of Michael Jackson

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach reminisces over the death of his estranged friend, Michael Jackson

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More Awards: Black Reel Awards and BFCA

Date: 12/14/2011

I'm proud of the nominations from two groups I belong to, the Black Reel Awards and the Broadcast Film Critics. Black Reel Awards Outstanding Actor John Boyega – Attack the Block Demián Bichir– A Better Life Laz Alonso – Jumping the Broom Oliver Litondo – The First Grader Evan Ross – Mooz-Lum [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD0gm7dHKKc[/youtube] Outstanding Actress Viol ...

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FURTHERMORE - The news letter of America News and Views December 2nd

Date: 12/08/2011

[caption id="attachment_10320" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Bob Murphy, Host"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_10321" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Guest, Rusty Bliss, U. S. Senate Candidate Ohio"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_10319" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Host, Carey Masci, Tea Party Liaison"] [/caption] ................................... ...

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The X Factor final 7 performance recap (videos)

Date: 12/01/2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYQDgDpyt8s&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] I think Melanie had the best performance of the night, tied with Drew [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDxPtfrq-U&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] If you missed last night's episode of The X Factor, you missed a tribute to Michael Jackson, complete with Michael's mother Katherine, h ...

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Awards 2011 -- Part 1

Date: 11/29/2011

Like the Presidential primaries, the end-of-year movie award lists get earlier all the time. Here's what's come in so far: Gotham Awards (for independent films) Best feature: "Tree of Life" and "Beginners" Best ensemble: "Beginners" New York Film Critics Best film: "The Artist" Best actor: Brad Pitt in "Moneyball" and "Tree of Life" Best actress: Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady" Best ...

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Interview: Sarah McCarthy of 'The Sound of Mumbai'

Date: 11/23/2011

" The Sound of Mumbai," premiering tonight on HBO2 , is a touching documentary about the most unlikely of productions, a concert performance of "The Sound of Music" featuring the "slumdog" children of one of the poorest communities in India. These children have so little contact with the world outside that they had to be shown a photograph of a mountain to understand what "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" ...

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The X Factor Episode 14 Recap: Final 11 Results Show

Date: 11/17/2011

The X Factor episode 14 recap, Final 11 results show, November 10, 2011 [caption id="attachment_3264" align="aligncenter" width="612" caption="The X Factor host Steve Jones will announce who gets eliminated tonight (photos courtesy Fox)"] [/caption] Welcome to The X Factor Final 11 results show! Tonight, the two acts with the fewest votes will be revealed and they will have to sing it off wit ...

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The X Factor Episode 13 Recap: Final 11 Live Show

Date: 11/17/2011

The X Factor episode 13 recap: Final 11 live show, November 9, 2011 [caption id="attachment_3248" align="aligncenter" width="612" caption="The Final 11 acts compete for the $5 million dollar recording contract tonight (photos courtesy Fox)"] [/caption] Welcome to The X-Factor! Tonight, the final eleven acts perform to earn your votes. Last week saw the ouster of Paula's group InTENsity after ...

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The X Factor final 11 perform

Date: 11/09/2011

[caption id="attachment_4079" align="aligncenter" width="256" caption="This week the contestants attended the red carpet premiere of "Jack and Jill." Rachel Crow was too cute!"] [/caption] The final 11 contestants performed on tonight's episode of "The X Factor" and some clear frontrunners are starting to emerge. While some were good, some acts simply took the competition to a level ...