I have a new column for the Examiner.com: I am now the Chicago Cable TV Examiner!
If you know anything about me, you know that I love TV. I love TV more than movies, music, and all the other pop art stuff you can imagine. So be on the lookout for articles that I would normally post here to be posted on this site.
I am super excited!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty obsessed with Michael Jackson coverage. I have been hooked on CNN, watched his E! True Hollywood (which was chillingly excellent), caught some of the Jacksons movie, and have researched his life and death on the Internet like it's my damn job. I came across a few informative pieces that I thought might be useful to share:
On the 1993 molestation charges. I was 10 years old when this story broke, so I didn't know what to believe. This Wikipedia piece, if accuarte, was extremely informative in detailing the events leading to the case and the consequences.
On his vitiligo. This blog asesses his skin pigmentation disease and whether he's telling the truth about it.
The history of his face. All I can think is Michael Jackson's face is the real-life picture of Dorian Gray.
On the 1993 molestation charges. I was 10 years old when this story broke, so I didn't know what to believe. This Wikipedia piece, if accuarte, was extremely informative in detailing the events leading to the case and the consequences.
On his vitiligo. This blog asesses his skin pigmentation disease and whether he's telling the truth about it.
The history of his face. All I can think is Michael Jackson's face is the real-life picture of Dorian Gray.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Lisa Marie's Words on Michael from her MySpace Page
http://blogs.myspace.com/lisamariepresley
"Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.
I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.
At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."
I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.
14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.
A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.
The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.
All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.
I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.
Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.
I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.
His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.
At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.
He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.
When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.
Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.
I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.
I was in over my head while trying.
I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.
The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.
After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.
Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.
At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.
As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.
Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.
He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.
I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.
He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.
I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.
The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.
I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.
~LMP"
"Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.
I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.
At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."
I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.
14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.
A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.
The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.
All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.
I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.
Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.
I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.
His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.
At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.
He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.
When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.
Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.
I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.
I was in over my head while trying.
I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.
The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.
After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.
Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.
At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.
As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.
Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.
He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.
I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.
He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.
I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.
The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.
I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.
~LMP"
Michael Jackson
What's there to say that hasn't already been said about MJ's untimely passing?
I agree with a lot of what has been said. He was a musical icon. He redefined pop music. He was like an Elvis of our time.
Here is what some of his celebrity comrades are saying:
Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
Lisa Marie Presley: "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."
Corey Feldman: "I come to you today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was more than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend. Unfortunately Michael and I had a falling out on September 10th 2001 and that broken friendship had never been repaired … I am filled with tremendous sadness and remorse. All I choose to remember from this point is the good times we shared and what an inspiration he was to me and the rest of the world. Nobody will ever be able to do what Michael Jackson has done in this industry, and he was so close to doing it all again. I am truly, and deeply sorry for all of the heartbroken fans and supporters worldwide."
Brooke Shields: "My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing."
Quincy Jones: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."
Elizabeth Taylor, his best friend for at least part of his life, has not released a statement yet, presumably overcome with grief.
He had 13 number one hits during his solo career. He is survived by his three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.
When I think of Michael, I often think of little Michael of the Jackson 5 dancing and singing to some of my favorite songs like "I'll Be There" and "I Want You Back." Then I think of him as the one-gloved wonder, showcasing the moonwalk to "Billie Jean" on the Mowntown 25th Anniversary. Everyone has their memories on his indelible mark on pop cluture.
I agree with a lot of what has been said. He was a musical icon. He redefined pop music. He was like an Elvis of our time.
Here is what some of his celebrity comrades are saying:
Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
Lisa Marie Presley: "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."
Corey Feldman: "I come to you today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was more than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend. Unfortunately Michael and I had a falling out on September 10th 2001 and that broken friendship had never been repaired … I am filled with tremendous sadness and remorse. All I choose to remember from this point is the good times we shared and what an inspiration he was to me and the rest of the world. Nobody will ever be able to do what Michael Jackson has done in this industry, and he was so close to doing it all again. I am truly, and deeply sorry for all of the heartbroken fans and supporters worldwide."
Brooke Shields: "My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing."
Quincy Jones: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."
Elizabeth Taylor, his best friend for at least part of his life, has not released a statement yet, presumably overcome with grief.
He had 13 number one hits during his solo career. He is survived by his three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.
When I think of Michael, I often think of little Michael of the Jackson 5 dancing and singing to some of my favorite songs like "I'll Be There" and "I Want You Back." Then I think of him as the one-gloved wonder, showcasing the moonwalk to "Billie Jean" on the Mowntown 25th Anniversary. Everyone has their memories on his indelible mark on pop cluture.
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Speidi-Al Roker Inteview and EARTH-SHATTERING POTENTIAL HOOKUP NEWS
Have you been Watching I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here? Did you stop watching after Speidi left? Well, if you did--BIG MISTAKE. Because we have potentially the biggest, earth-shattering hookup that reality TV has ever come across!!!
*SPOLIER ALERT*
Sanjaya and Holly Montag.
They have been spotted on camera admitting crushes on each other, rubbing each other's backs, and sleeping in hammocks right next to each other. NO WAY did I think this hookup could happen, but oddly, enough my man predicted it as soon as they laid eyes on each other. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but whatever, cuz this potential hookup is hott!!! Spencer is going to be so jealous of all the press Holly-Sanjaya will get, he'll probably get a fake divorce or something.
BTW, check out this inteview Speidi has with Al Roker. He has SUCH hilarious disdain for them.
*SPOLIER ALERT*
Sanjaya and Holly Montag.
They have been spotted on camera admitting crushes on each other, rubbing each other's backs, and sleeping in hammocks right next to each other. NO WAY did I think this hookup could happen, but oddly, enough my man predicted it as soon as they laid eyes on each other. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but whatever, cuz this potential hookup is hott!!! Spencer is going to be so jealous of all the press Holly-Sanjaya will get, he'll probably get a fake divorce or something.
BTW, check out this inteview Speidi has with Al Roker. He has SUCH hilarious disdain for them.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Other News I've Been Meaning to Get To
So I bought Emimem's new CD. CLEARLY, I am still stuck in the early millenia/my college years with my taste in music. I wanted to write a proper review but then I realized you could condense the review in, like, 1 sentence. Still a killer lyricist but besides "We Made You" nothing really worth releasing as a single.
Also, have you seen this new poster to New Moon? Now you still a fan of the vampire over the werewolf?
Also, have you seen this new poster to New Moon? Now you still a fan of the vampire over the werewolf?
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