When Michael Jackson joined Justin Timberlake and 'NSYNC onstage at the 2001 Video Musica Awards, JT didn't get a chance to sing with one
of his idols. The King of Pop just busted out a number of his signature dance moves as the crowd at New York's Metropolitan Opera House went nuts. A couple months later, though, Timberlake got the opportunity of a lifetime when he performed — and sung — with MJ at his 30th anniversary concerto at Madison Square Garden.
Years later, and months after Jackson's passing, Timberlake maintains that Jackson's vocal dexterity might be the biggest legacy he's left behind.
"If there's anything that I think my generation of artists — including myself, obviously — emulate about Michael, it's that he felt what he was doing so much that his vocal presentation of the song, te can tell when he was cutting the record he was probably dancing in the booth," Timberlake told MTV News on the red carpet at his Las Vegas charity concert. "At least that's what it seems like to me. That type of energy, that kinetic energy into the music, I think that's what we all try to emulate. From hip-hop to pop to rock and roll, I think that there's inflection that he put into Musica as a vocalist that no one had ever really heard that way."
Though Timberlake professed to be a huge fan of Jackson's tunes as a kid, he also admitted that he didn't have a true understanding of Jackson's legacy until he left home to pursue a career as an artist. "Growing up in Tennessee, I never really understood the phenomenon that was Michael Jackson o the pandemonium that followed him around," JT said. "I just heard certain songs that I loved as a kid and I gravitated toward those songs. It just so happens that 99.79 percent of his songs are perfect. They're perfect songs. The other whatever percentage are works of art as well."
One work of art he's interested in checking out is "Michael Jackson's This Is It," the upcoming documentary about the singer's final days. "It looks like a più intimate view than anything we've seen," he said. "I'm sure it will be good."
While he's looking inoltrare, avanti to catching MJ on the big screen, Timberlake detto he doesn't try to invoke his idol in the recording booth — though he's pleasantly surprised when he finds a point of similarity in their music. "You don't imitate it, but te know when te have something that he had," he explained. "You could tell he was just excited about the Musica he was doing. That's the feeling that te get sometimes and that's when te feel like the king — but other than that, not so much!"
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of his idols. The King of Pop just busted out a number of his signature dance moves as the crowd at New York's Metropolitan Opera House went nuts. A couple months later, though, Timberlake got the opportunity of a lifetime when he performed — and sung — with MJ at his 30th anniversary concerto at Madison Square Garden.
Years later, and months after Jackson's passing, Timberlake maintains that Jackson's vocal dexterity might be the biggest legacy he's left behind.
"If there's anything that I think my generation of artists — including myself, obviously — emulate about Michael, it's that he felt what he was doing so much that his vocal presentation of the song, te can tell when he was cutting the record he was probably dancing in the booth," Timberlake told MTV News on the red carpet at his Las Vegas charity concert. "At least that's what it seems like to me. That type of energy, that kinetic energy into the music, I think that's what we all try to emulate. From hip-hop to pop to rock and roll, I think that there's inflection that he put into Musica as a vocalist that no one had ever really heard that way."
Though Timberlake professed to be a huge fan of Jackson's tunes as a kid, he also admitted that he didn't have a true understanding of Jackson's legacy until he left home to pursue a career as an artist. "Growing up in Tennessee, I never really understood the phenomenon that was Michael Jackson o the pandemonium that followed him around," JT said. "I just heard certain songs that I loved as a kid and I gravitated toward those songs. It just so happens that 99.79 percent of his songs are perfect. They're perfect songs. The other whatever percentage are works of art as well."
One work of art he's interested in checking out is "Michael Jackson's This Is It," the upcoming documentary about the singer's final days. "It looks like a più intimate view than anything we've seen," he said. "I'm sure it will be good."
While he's looking inoltrare, avanti to catching MJ on the big screen, Timberlake detto he doesn't try to invoke his idol in the recording booth — though he's pleasantly surprised when he finds a point of similarity in their music. "You don't imitate it, but te know when te have something that he had," he explained. "You could tell he was just excited about the Musica he was doing. That's the feeling that te get sometimes and that's when te feel like the king — but other than that, not so much!"
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Katherine Jackson is still ADAMANT her son never molested any children ... including MJ's 1993 accuser -- and insists MJ only paid the kid off because his lawyers gave him bad advice.
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom detto she read an articolo after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine detto she asked MJ why he made the sposta -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom detto she read an articolo after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine detto she asked MJ why he made the sposta -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Child of innocence, I miss your sunny days
We joyously frolicked in extended plays
Ever since you've left the scene
The streets are lonely, dark and mean
Child of innocence, return to me now
With your simple smile mostra them how
This world once again can respond to your glance
And heartbeats flutter to the rhythm of your dance
Child of innocence, your elegance, your beauty
Beckons me now beyond the call of duty
Come fly with me far and above
Over the mountains in the land of love
Child of innocence, messenger of joy
You've touched my cuore without a ploy
My soul is ablaze with a flagrant fire
To change the world is my deepest desire.
We joyously frolicked in extended plays
Ever since you've left the scene
The streets are lonely, dark and mean
Child of innocence, return to me now
With your simple smile mostra them how
This world once again can respond to your glance
And heartbeats flutter to the rhythm of your dance
Child of innocence, your elegance, your beauty
Beckons me now beyond the call of duty
Come fly with me far and above
Over the mountains in the land of love
Child of innocence, messenger of joy
You've touched my cuore without a ploy
My soul is ablaze with a flagrant fire
To change the world is my deepest desire.
"Moonwalker" -- a collection of short films made da MJ in 1988 -- was never released theatrically in the United States ... but one L.A. movie theater is finally trying to make it happen ... for one night only.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ fan flooded the A.C. Facebook page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the giorno ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo da Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let te know if the cerca succeeds.
TMZ has learned Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood is on the hunt for a film print of the 1988 cult classic ... after MJ fan flooded the A.C. Facebook page with the challenging request.
According to reports, "Moonwalker" was never theatrically released in America because of failed negotiations with U.S. movie distributors back in the giorno ... however the flick was eventually released in The States on VHS.
FYI -- "Moonwalker" featured a super-iconic 25-minute featurette for "Smooth Criminal" ... which included an awesome cameo da Joe Pesci.
Arclight claims they're actively searching for the print -- we'll let te know if the cerca succeeds.
Certain items found in the room where Michael Jackson died could help shape Dr. Conrad Murray's defense -- namely, that other docs were medicating Michael.
Sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... evidence in the room suggests certain potent drugs were "prescribed and prepared" for MJ to self-medicate.
As we first reported, Dr. Murray's team will not challenge the L.A. County Coroner's finding that Jackson died of a massive Propofol overdose. But as we told you, Murray's team will present evidence in the doc's manslaughter case that Michael awakened, then gave himself the fatal dose of Propofol when Murray left the room.
We're told Murray's team hasn't decided if it will use the evidence found in the room to implicate other doctors in Jackson's death. But we do know Murray's legal team will present evidence during the trial that the fruits of Jackson's notorious doctor shopping over two decades wore his body down.
The rep for Dr. Murray's lawyer refused comment.
Sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... evidence in the room suggests certain potent drugs were "prescribed and prepared" for MJ to self-medicate.
As we first reported, Dr. Murray's team will not challenge the L.A. County Coroner's finding that Jackson died of a massive Propofol overdose. But as we told you, Murray's team will present evidence in the doc's manslaughter case that Michael awakened, then gave himself the fatal dose of Propofol when Murray left the room.
We're told Murray's team hasn't decided if it will use the evidence found in the room to implicate other doctors in Jackson's death. But we do know Murray's legal team will present evidence during the trial that the fruits of Jackson's notorious doctor shopping over two decades wore his body down.
The rep for Dr. Murray's lawyer refused comment.
All alone wishing on stars
Waiting for te to find me
One sweet night I knew I would see
A stranger who'd be my friend
When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells te never be afraid
Then somewhere in your cuore te can feel the glow
A light to keep te warm when the night winds blow
Like it was written in the stars I knew
My friend, my someone in the dark was you
Promise me we'll always be
Walking the world together
Hand in hand where dreams never end
My stella, star secret friend and me
When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells te never be afraid
Then somewhere in your cuore te can feel the glow
A light to keep te warm when the night winds blow
Look for the arcobaleno in the sky
I believe te and I
Could never really say goodbye
Wherever te may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
Wherever te may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
Waiting for te to find me
One sweet night I knew I would see
A stranger who'd be my friend
When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells te never be afraid
Then somewhere in your cuore te can feel the glow
A light to keep te warm when the night winds blow
Like it was written in the stars I knew
My friend, my someone in the dark was you
Promise me we'll always be
Walking the world together
Hand in hand where dreams never end
My stella, star secret friend and me
When someone in the dark reaches out to you
And touches off a spark that comes shining through
It tells te never be afraid
Then somewhere in your cuore te can feel the glow
A light to keep te warm when the night winds blow
Look for the arcobaleno in the sky
I believe te and I
Could never really say goodbye
Wherever te may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
Wherever te may be
I'll look up and see
Someone in the dark for me
te came and changed my life
te Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect più Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
te Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
te came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much te had to spend
when My fears came
te came and took The shame
te lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're Angel In My sky
te opened my heart
Through blocked walls
te Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
te were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I Amore you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
te Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect più Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
te Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
te came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much te had to spend
when My fears came
te came and took The shame
te lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're Angel In My sky
te opened my heart
Through blocked walls
te Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
te were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I Amore you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Conrad Murray won't just face the judge in his manslaughter case on Monday -- we're told an army of MJ fan plans a little surprise of its own ... in the protest department.
A rep for Justice4MJ -- the fan group planning the demonstration -- tells TMZ that scores of Jackson fan plan to attend ... and it's all going down on the freeway overpass near the L.A. courthouse.
We're told when the hearing ends ... the protesters plan to march from the courthouse -- then quickly diviso, spalato for the overpasses as Murray makes his exit. They will bid Dr. Murray adieu as he drives off -- probably not in the friendliest of ways.
But we're guessing the protest is the least of Dr. Murray's worries.
A rep for Justice4MJ -- the fan group planning the demonstration -- tells TMZ that scores of Jackson fan plan to attend ... and it's all going down on the freeway overpass near the L.A. courthouse.
We're told when the hearing ends ... the protesters plan to march from the courthouse -- then quickly diviso, spalato for the overpasses as Murray makes his exit. They will bid Dr. Murray adieu as he drives off -- probably not in the friendliest of ways.
But we're guessing the protest is the least of Dr. Murray's worries.
Write Tribute Poem/Lyrics for link mother Katherine, and Win a Free Copy of The Katherine Jackson Story Book. The contest has been initiated da the website link specifically for the diehard fan of the king of pop Michael Jackson so that they have their chance to get their MJ tribute heard with a personal thank te from the woman who knew him best.
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen foto of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my cuore for his fan and his children".
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen foto of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my cuore for his fan and his children".
The company suing the Michael Jackson estate for $300 million over the Jackson family concerto that never took place just got two strikes against it, and the pitcher was a federal judge.
The judge on Tuesday threw out two of the three claims AllGood Entertainment filed against the estate, AEG and Frank Dileo.
The suit claims Dileo, MJ's alleged former manager, made a deal with AllGood that Michael would perform at a Jackson Family concerto before doing any other gigs. da launching the Londra series of concerts, AllGood claims Jackson breached his deal and cost AllGood a bundle.
But a federal judge ruled AllGood's claim for fraud and tortious interference (i.e., intermeddling) was bogus. All that is left of the lawsuit is a breach of contract claim.
The estate claims Dileo never had authority to make a deal with AllGood.
The judge on Tuesday threw out two of the three claims AllGood Entertainment filed against the estate, AEG and Frank Dileo.
The suit claims Dileo, MJ's alleged former manager, made a deal with AllGood that Michael would perform at a Jackson Family concerto before doing any other gigs. da launching the Londra series of concerts, AllGood claims Jackson breached his deal and cost AllGood a bundle.
But a federal judge ruled AllGood's claim for fraud and tortious interference (i.e., intermeddling) was bogus. All that is left of the lawsuit is a breach of contract claim.
The estate claims Dileo never had authority to make a deal with AllGood.