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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.

• Birth name: Michael Joseph Jackson
• Also known as: Michael Joe Jackson, MJ, King of Pop
• Born: August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
• Died: June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Genres: R&B, pop, rock, soul, dance, funk, disco, new jack swing
• Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, dancer, choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman, philanthropist
• Instruments: vocals
• Years active: 1964–2009
• Labels: Motown, Epic, Legacy
• Associated acts: The Jackson 5
• Website: www.michaeljackson.com Michael Jackson’s signature

Read more about Michael Jackson at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Video: Weekend Radar: Michael Jackson’s Kids Hit The Opening Of ‘Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL’ (February 4, 2012)
Access HW Movies, 2012-02-05 01:00:00
Director Martin Scorsese shares his vision for “Hugo,” which received 11 Oscar nominations. Prince, Paris and Blanket came out to celebrate the LA opening of Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL.”

Clare Fischer, Arranger and Keyboardist, Is Dead at 83
NY Times Music, 2012-02-03 04:33:33
Mr. Fischer was influential in jazz and arranged pop and R&B; compositions for the likes of Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Prince and Celine Dion.

'Glee's' 'Smooth Criminal' Selling Big, Heading For High Chart Debut
Billboard, 2012-02-02 20:15:00
"Glee's" take on Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" is off to a fast start.