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NEWS ABOUT: Jackson Five

Jackson Five stories: 14 news summaries

Jackson 5 Skit Sparks Outrage—It's in Blackface

Guest judge Harry Connick Jr. calls out Australian TV performers

Oct 8, 09 12:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - A popular Australian TV variety program is under fire internationally for a skit that depicted Michael Jackson in whiteface and the rest of the Jackson 5 in blackface. Guest judge Harry Connick Jr., was shocked. “We’ve spent so much time trying to not make black people look like... More »

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Australia • racism • TV shows • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • blackface • television program • Harry Connick Jr. • variety show

 New Jackson 5 
 Tracks Drop in Nov. 

New single 'That's How Love Is' available online now

Oct 6, 09 12:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Jackson 5 may well be back on the charts this November with the release of I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters, a collection of never-before-heard material and alternate versions of beloved tunes. One of the new songs, “That’s How Love Is,” can be heard on... More »

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Universal Music Group • album release • Michael Jackson • Michael Davis • Jackson Five • Motown • unreleased song • Berry Gordy

 25 Car Tunes for 
 Kids and Parents 

Add some Marley, Beach Boys to the Disney playlist

Aug 22, 09 4:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Parents, don’t let Disney's catalog of saccharine tunes ruin any more of your road trips. There are songs that can bridge the generation gap, Lindsay Armstrong writes on Babble:
  • Jackson Five’s “ABC”: School the kids on the alphabet and pop music—all at once.
  • Billy
... More »

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music • children • parents • list • Beatles • Simon and Garfunkel • Jackson Five • Beach Boys • Bob Marley • road trip

Jermaine's Old Book Pitch: Michael Hated Jews

Jackson bro hoped to pen shockingly candid tell-all

Aug 12, 09 4:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jermaine Jackson circulated a tell-all book proposal that got no takers in 2003, writes Roger Friedman for Showbiz411. He lays out some salacious excerpts:
  • "My brother purchased children. It is like a sanctioned black market. He is very powerful; he picked the sperm donor by using information provided
... More »

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DreamWorks • Michael Jackson • Neverland • Jermaine Jackson • Jackson Five • Neverland Ranch • Joe Jackson

(Newser) - Michael Jackson's autopsy has been completed, but authorities won't release the results until after their investigation into his death has been completed, reports CNN. Detectives are investigating what role the anesthetic propofol—administered by Dr. Conrad Murphy—played in the singer's death, according to sources. Meanwhile, Jackson's three children are... More »

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California • business • will • court • custody • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • child custody • estate • Prince Michael Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson II • Guardian • Paris Jackson • financial guardian

(Newser) - Could a new Jackson Five wow without Michael? Fans may soon find out, reports the Los Angeles Times. The remaining brothers are negotiating with AEG Live to take over some London dates previously earmarked for Michael. Original Jackson Five members Tito, Jackie, and Marlon—as well as baby brother Randy,... More »

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Michael Jackson • Jackson Five

jackson memorial

 Guest List Solidifies; 
 Liz Taylor Won't Attend 


Jul 6, 09 7:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - The star-studded guest list for the Michael Jackson memorial service tomorrow in Los Angeles doesn't include Elizabeth Taylor, but the legendary actress is sure her dear friend would understand, People reports. "I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others,"... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles • Stevie Wonder • Jennifer Hudson • Michael Jackson • Elizabeth Taylor • Jackson Five • memorial service • Mariah Carey • Whitney Houston • Staples Center • Debbie Rowe • Smokey Robinson

opinion

 Jackson Played 
 Peter Pan to 
 Charm White 
 America 

To understand Jackson, look beyond the man in the mirror

Jun 28, 09 8:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - A musical genius, yes, but Michael Jackson was also a master of performing roles. And his greatest may have been that of a de-sexualized, non-threatening black man who appealed to white audiences, David Gates writes in Newsweek. The King of Pop looked "blackest" on the cover of 1979's... More »

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obituary • death • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • fame • women's issues

 How Jackson Got His Glove 

Singer was transfixed after spotting film editor working with one glove on

Jun 27, 09 7:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Some of the mysteries that surrounded Michael Jackson may never be solved, but the glove enigma can be cleared up right now, John Kehe writes at the Christian Science Monitor. Kehe designed the video for the Jackson 5's Can You Feel It in 1980 and took Jackson on a tour... More »

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singer • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • glove

jackson's legacy

 Top 10 Moments 
 in Life, Career 


Jun 26, 09 1:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - As legions mourn the King of Pop, Time rounds up the 10 defining moments of his life and career:
  • The Jackson 5 bursts onto the scene in 1968, and its first single, “I Want You Back,” makes it to No. 1.
  • The release of Thriller
... More »

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entertainment • pop music • death • history • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • moonwalk

US Promoter Sues to Block Jacko's London Gigs

Plaintiff demands singer play US show or cough up $40m

Jun 11, 09 6:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - A New Jersey promoter has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Michael Jackson from starting his 50-concert London marathon next month, the Telegraph reports. The singer contracted to play a reunion concert in the US this summer with other members of the Jackson family before performing anywhere else, the suit... More »

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London • lawsuit • concert • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five


Jacko Bro 
 Plans Slavery 
 Theme Park 

Historians condemn $3.4B project

Feb 17, 09 9:32 AM CST
(Newser) - Michael Jackson's big brother Marlon wants to bring tourists to Nigeria by building a $3.4 billion resort—complete with an ever-so-slightly controversial slavery theme park, a replica slave ship, oh, and a Jackson Five exhibit, the Telegraph reports. Visitors to the park, located in Badagry, the departure point for... More »

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Nigeria • slave • amusement parks • theme park • slavery • Jackson Five • exploitation

 Jacko at 50: 
 'I Feel Young & Wise' 

Superstar under shadow planning a comeback

Aug 29, 08 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - The man who never wanted to grow up hits the half-century mark today. Michael Jackson told ABC's Good Morning America in a phone interview he's feeling "very young"—but also "wise and sage." The superstar is still writing songs and hopes to tour again, but is... More »

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birthday • singer • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five

Jackson Five May Reunite in '08

Michael will take part, says Jermaine

Nov 27, 07 10:35 AM CST
(Newser) - The Jackson Five could be touring again as early as next year, according to Jermaine, and Michael will take part. "We feel we have to do it one more time," the third-oldest Jackson brother told the BBC. "We owe that to the fans and to the public.... More »

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music • Janet Jackson • reunion • Michael Jackson • recording industry • Jermaine Jackson • Jackson Five

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