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 Video: Michael Jackson rehersal footage
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MICHAEL JACKSON'S old albums have been selling like crazy since his death last Thursday. Billboard has released the sales numbers from last week, and Michael has set several new records. The 1982 classic, "Thriller", and the greatest hits discs "Number Ones" and "The Essential Michael Jackson" . . . all sold more than the highest-selling recent release, the Black Ryrd Peas' disc, "The E.N.D.". Those three albums all sold over 100,000 copies . . . and "The E.N.D. only sold 88,000. However, the Peas still scored last week's #1 album, because Michael's albums were TOO OLD to be eligible to top the Billboard 200.
Here are a few interesting facts about Michael Jackson's breaking records:
This is the first time that a catalog album has outsold the top-selling recent release (on the Billboard 200).
Michael holds eight of the Top 10 spots on the Billboard Top Pop Catalog chart . . . nine if you include The Jackson 5 disc. The previous record for the most simultaneous Top 10 albums by one artist on that chart is five.
In all, Michael sold 415,000 albums last week. That's incredible . . . considering that his albums only sold 10,000 copies in the week before his death. In fact, his catalog had only sold 297,000 albums this year, up through June 21st.
Michael also became the first artist to sell more than one million individual digital tracks in one week. If you include the Jackson 5, he had 2.6 million song downloads.
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| Beyonce's onstage alter ego, Sasha Fierce, is getting her own clothing line for young girls.
The Sasha Fierce line which will include sportswear, outerwear, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie and jewelry will be available at various department stores in time for this year's Back to School shopping.
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| RUN-DMC will have a street named after them in Hollis, Queens, where they grew up.
The city council has approved a bill to name a street corner at the intersection of 205th Street and Hollis Avenue RUN-DMC JMJ Way. The JMJ part was included to directly recognize the third member of the group, JAM MASTER JAY, who was shot and killed in a recording studio in Queens in 2002. The murder is still unsolved.
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| Video premiere: Eminem "Beautiful"
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| A tribute to Michael Jackson music video: The Game "Better On The Other Side"
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| There will be some kind of memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Neverland Ranch this weekend.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department is already coordinating with the California Highway Patrol on issues like traffic and crowd control. Michael's body is expected to be transported from L.A. to the ranch tomorrow (Thursday). Details haven't been released yet, but so-called "sources" say a public service, with Michael's body "lying in state", may take place on Friday followed by a private service on Sunday. The Jackson Family has already denied that Michael will be buried at Neverland.
*UPDATE: "Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland," says a Jackson family statement. "Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly."
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NEW MUSIC TUESDAY:
- Various Artists - Now That's What I Call Music 31
with music by Flo Rida, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Jamie Foxx & T-Pain, T.I. & Justin Timberlake, Beyonc=E9, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Nickelback and The Fray.
- Maino - If Tomorrow Comes
His guests include T-Pain, B.G. and Swizz Beatz
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| Kanye West has released the video for his track, "Street Lights"
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| Back in March, authorities at Los Angeles International Airport found cocaine and drug paraphernalia in Coolio's carry-on luggage.
Coolio was also accused of trying to stop the search by grabbing a security screener's arm. Coolio agreed to a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to a felony cocaine possession charge, while two lesser charges, misdemeanor battery and possession of a smoking device were dropped. Coolio will avoid jail time as long as he completes an 18-month rehab program. He's due back in court on September 28th to report on his progress.
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Last night's "BET Awards" turned into a tribute to Michael Jackson, but here's a list of the winners:
- Video of the Year: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé
- Best Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo
- Best Female R&B Artist: Beyoncé
- Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Lil Wayne
- Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: M.I.A.
- Best Group: DAY26
- Best New Artist: Keri Hilson
- Viewer's Choice: "Live Your Life", T.I. featuring Rihanna
- Best Collaboration: "Blame It", Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain
- Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom
- Centric Award: Jazmine Sullivan
- Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary
- Best Actor: Will Smith
- Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
- Best Male Athlete: LeBron James
- Best Female Athlete: Serena Williams
- Humanitarian Award: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean
- Lifetime Achievement Award: The O'Jays
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| A new Madonna greatest hits compilation will hit stores this September. The album will be titled "Iconography". It will include three new tracks. |
| The *JACKSON FAMILY* issued their official statement over the weekend. Here it is ... "In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. "It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times. "We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you who Michael loved so much. "Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever. "In addition, Joseph Jackson wishes to personally convey: 'My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson.'T |
| Video premiere: Jay-Z "Death Of Autotune"
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| Video premiere: Day26 "Truth Is A Lie"
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