As the world gathered to mourn and pay tribute to Michael Jackson on Tuesday (July 7), fans were given one more chance to grab a piece of the singer's legacy.
Just a week before Jackson was slated to kick off his 50-date This Is It concert series at the O2 Arena in London, the merchandise that would have accompanied his attempted return to form went up for sale online.
For sale are dozens of items, including shirts, hats, belt buckles, tote bags and mugs that were reportedly selected and personally approved by Jackson. The T-shirts bear classic images of Jackson in his heyday: posing in his signature black suit, white glove and black fedora; balancing on his toes in front of the moon; looking serious as a pre-teen; and showing off his glittery fashions in later years. There are also official This Is It shirts, featuring Jackson dancing in front of a microphone. The hat styles include a trucker cap with a spray painted "Who's Bad" insignia and a Ed Hardy-style cap with roses flanked by the words "This Is It" and "King of Pop" on the brim. Among the eight belt buckles are images from throughout Jackson's solo career, from the Off the Wall cover shot to a Thriller montage, the Bad cover and a commemorative O2 edition.
And, for just $20, you can now own your very own black Michael Jackson King of Pop socks, which come with Jackson's initials next to his famous self-appointed royal title. The concert merch is sure to join other items marking Jackson's final bow, such as the hard-to-get tickets for Tuesday's Staples Center memorial, bootleg items being hawked by street vendors and the keepsake tickets for the O2 run being offered by concert promoter AEG Live. To date, AEG boss Randy Phillips said that nearly 50 percent of the one million fans who've responded to the company's ticket refund offer have opted to receive the Jackson-approved commemorative ticket instead of their money back.
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July 21, 2009
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July 20, 2009
Michael Jackson's Private Side Revealed In British Documentary
Uri Geller provided footage for 'My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story.'
While Michael Jackson's concert promoter negotiates with Hollywood studios to bring a documentary about the pop singer's last days to movie theaters in the U.S., a British television network is set to air previously unreleased footage of Jackson from a friend's private collection.
ITV, a public network in the United Kingdom, will present an hour-long documentary based on footage from Uri Geller, the performer and self-described "mystifier" who became Jackson's close friend. The documentary is said to contain footage of MJ going on a late-night shopping spree at a London department store, visiting the grounds of the professional soccer team Exeter City Football Club and acting as best man in Geller's wedding.
The documentary, called "My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story," will air on ITV Sunday. It will also be distributed globally, but there is no word if or when the program will debut in the States.
A trailer for the doc posted on Geller's Web site shows Geller fighting off tears as he describes his struggle to deal with Jackson's death. In the documentary, Geller provides personal reflections on MJ and his often controversial life.
"This is the real Michael Jackson the way that just a handful of friends were privileged to see him," Geller said, according to Britain's Guardian newspaper. "Relaxed, witty, loving, smart, sincere and genuine. This film gives audiences around the world the opportunity to experience the reality of life with Michael.
"I'm thrilled that we were able to record this footage," Geller added. "It breaks my heart that the world has lost such a beautiful human being, a brother to everyone and a friend whom I was proud to call my brother — thankfully he is not completely lost, because we have his music and our memories. And my clearest memories of all are captured on this videotape."
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AllI can say is that I will be contacting all my relatives to get back all photos and videos on me. It is very unlikely that MJ wanted this aired in a public forum. Shame on you, Uri.
Lilplayboii posted on 07.20.09 at 12:57pm
who cares
luvmichael posted on 07.20.09 at 12:47pm
well,i have my doubts about uri gellar, he's the one who convinced michael to do that horrible bashir documentary. i think some british press called uri out on that, by being a psychic and also mike's friend, why he would advise on doing a disastrous documentary. but i'll give uri the benefit of the doubt that this is a positive piece of work...
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On May 11, 1974, 3/4 of Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Bonham, attended Elvis Presley's evening concert at the Los Angeles Forum. During the concert, Elvis stopped a song and jokingly said:
'Wait a minute... If we can start together fellas, because we've got Led Zeppelin out there... let's try to look like we know what we're doing, whether we do or not'.
Their mutual promoter at the time, Jerry Weintraub, took Jimmy Page and Robert Plant up to Presley's Las Vegas hotel suite, where for the first few minutes, Elvis ignored the starstruck dirigible.
Jimmy Page—who had first picked up a guitar after hearing 'Baby Let's Play House'—began to fidget.
Elvis finally acknowledged them by asking,
'Is it true', he said, 'these stories about you boys on the road?'Plant replied,
'Of course not. We're family men. I get the most pleasure out of walking the hotel corridors, singing your songs.'He then offered his best Elvis impersonation.'Treat me like a fool, treat me mean and cruel, but Love me...'For a moment Elvis Presley eyed them carefully, then burst out laughing. Then his bodyguards burst out laughing.
For two hours he entertained them in his suite. He had never heard their records, except when his stepbrother played 'Stairway to Heaven'. 'I liked it', the King offered.
Later, walking down the hallway from the hotel room, Page and Plant congratulated themselves on a two-hour meeting with the King.
'Hey', came a voice from behind them. Presley had poked his head out the door.
'Treat me like fo0l...'
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On May 11, 1974, Led Zeppelin attended Elvis Presley's evening concert at the Los Angeles Forum The group's bassist, John Paul Jones did not attend and had never to this point met Elvis. Richard Cole, the bands manager organised a meeting via Jerry Schilling. Elvis said it would be okay for them to come by the house. Jerry Schilling was there on the night of the planned meeting and was 'a little surprised to see that Elvis was in pajamas and robe' - he and Sheila Ryan were getting ready to go upstairs. Jerry reminded Elvis that Richard and John were coming ... and Elvis remained downstairs to wait for them. The following excerpt is from the book, Me And A Guy Named Elvis.
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What hotels in Las Vegas do you go to for interactions with the instigator Elvis Presley. "When?"
Elvis. Led Zeppelin.
Then shouted, "Robert Plant has JIMSONWEED."
"He was motionless."
Elvis said, "Airships!"
Zep's Starstruck Richard Cole, directed the band into the meeting.
Elvis said, "Zep's coming to the house tonight.
Hey, let's play a trick on 'em."
Schilling looked apprehensive.
"They said nice things," said Jerry Schilling.
They're here to meet you, and you still have Pajamas on."
Elvis said, "Zep wears dresses. Why should I care what I m wearing?"
SHIRTTAIL goes out... preparing to go to the second floor...John and Richard knock on door."Zep's waiting for you to answer door," said Joe.
Elvis said, "I m pretending to read, 'Abstract: The next book."
"Zeps and I have to reinforce a great number of words," he said, "Check that all the mundane aforementioned packing is put away."
"Zep! My ladies!!!"
Then he grew serious and said to them, "If you look in yourself without a language to recognize the one who you are..."
They stood very quiet.
Elvis continued, "Then everyone is peaceful."
They laughed nervously.
Elvis said, "Zep breaks the ice."
"Richard asked if I can show what Crowley imagined."
Richard looked scared.
Elvis said, "Zep? Watch I can put it where you can see it."
Elvis said to Richard, "Zep's watch is sad".
"Sex, if it has a meaning for yogis is described below the belt. It's a joke, Led Zeppelin."
Pagey is inhibited!
Pagey and Bonzo interpreted what was said as "showin' when it stops."
Elvis said, "Zep's a joke."
They all grew quiet and Elvis continued.
"...Because our execution should confirm it or not ."
Pagey and Bonzo went below when told that .
Elvis said, "Zep's judgment is a joke"
"Since when should a performance include lasers?"
Pagey and Bonzo came back from under the table and then Elvis said, "Zep owes us our execution."
Led Zeppelin looked nervous.
"Kill him!"
Pagey and Bonzo said, "Zep's debt is high with Peter Grant."
"I'm offerin' a way out," said Presley
'DO WHAT YOU WILT THOUGH, RIGHT, JIIIIIIIIIIIIMY?'
Pagey said, "Right."
Elvis said, "Zep's displayed acknowledgment of the execution have made us..."
Pagey and Bonzo began smoking hashish.
"Let me try," bellowed the King.
"He wants to try it," said Joe Esposito, before grabbing the black onyx skull hitter.
Elvis hit the pipe and smiled, then exhaling, said, "I should arrest every one of you motherfuckers for dirtying up my fuckin' hotel suite."
He exhaled luxuriously, and they overheard him whisper to Esposito, "Arrest them."
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Elvis said, "Since we have this," holding up the pipe, "I guess your performance in what I require is a given."
And: "Some do, Some don't I think you'll DO!"
"Joe, I believe we have Led Zeppelin where we want 'em."
Pagey and Bonzo weren't apprehending.
Elvis said, "Zep's video of them making a fool of me is around somewhere, isn't it, Joe?"
"Yeah boss," Joe replied.
"Sit your fucking butts end to end and let's all watch a Led Zeppelin movie."
Bonzo cursed in Spanish under his breath,
"One dies that his apprehension lives to be his fate."Elvis said, "BOZO? What did you just say?"
Bonzo looked up shocked, he hadn't thought the King could hear him.
"I ..I ..said, 'The end is an axe to do, because some have friends.'"
Led Zeppelin looked at Bonzo and seemed touched.
Elvis said, "Zep's video joke is so funny because it was made by Led Zeppelin."
Elvis said, "Zep's finished."
Pagey and Bonzo shook.
Elvis said, "Zep asked Atlantic Records for an advance. They said OK?
Thank yous are not necessary."
What was he saying, Zeppelin thought.
Elvis said, "I do not know if Richard ever loses his watch easily, but twenty minutes from now, he may want a new one."
Elvis came back with a jewel covered with diamonds--a wristwatch you could trade for a car.
Maybe a couple of cars.
"Here," he said to Richard, "take this one."
A very dazed and confused Richard Cole accepted, therefore sealing his fate as the bagman and assasin, taking the chuff in for the group.
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After that, the night was fun, with lots of laughs and a lot of quotes and Monty Python routines.
Elvis said, "Zep's the first Monty Python fan I know."
"Zep obviously shares a sense of humor. I can tell."
Zep loved Elvis.
Zep excused itself and went to the loo, where Cole and Page shot up, and Plant fixed his makeup.
When they'd recovered and returned with an impressive new energy and attitude showing, Elvis told them it was time to go...that the the evening was over.
Elvis said, "Zep wants to do another exchange. It was out of watches, but he had another piece of fashion in mind. So it was John he looked in the eyes and said, 'Let's swap pants while simultaneously in expert mode. Then like Monty Python dropping its Pajamas or a banker, bank funds under her dress, the high Richard was shocked into silence and quiet while Sheila and John burst out laughing.
Elvis said, "Zep's accepted the offer, a great act to the end, but I want Robert Plant to know that I will not hold his group, Led Zeppelin to the agreement we spoke of tonight, if he will do me one favor."
Plant replied quickly, "Sure, what is it?"
Elvis looked embarrassed and stuttered, "Will you sign my -shirt?"
At that, everybody in the entire suite almost fell out in convulsive laughter that the chambermaids would later report lasted for close to forty-five minutes.
Elvis said, "Zep's Elvis Presley."
Zeppelin said, "Elvis Presley's Zep."
And they all hugged goodnight.
for my friend, Mr. Zoso McGregor, in honor of the honor it was to throw the greatest party of all time for the coolest man who walks the earth.
thanks
m.
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In the Window: Barneys Dresses In Which To Be Caught DeadRacked: In the Window: Barneys Dresses In Which To Be Caught Dead
Monday, July 20, 2009, by Cynthia Drescher
You know the old ultimate fashion diss of "I would not be caught in that?" Well, Barneys has obviously used this as inspiration for their pair of hidden windows, otherwise known as the vestibule displays between the sets of doors at their entrance.
We were a bit surprised to find such a gorey scene; two mannequins, wearing dresses from Helmut Lang and A.L.C., are in mid-death throes after being shot up, their "blood" splattered across the interior glass. It's no wonder they saved the displays for a less public position, athough we're curiously in love with the idea.
The flailing poses allow for drapey dresses to really strut their stuff, the shocking "blood" splatter immediately attracts your eye, and if you're bored and morbid enough, the windows can launch you into thoughts of outfits in which you would like to be caught dead. It's a shame it can't be expanded upon; it would be a bit too much for the Madison Avenue pedestrians.
luvmichael posted on 07.20.09 at 01:55pm