Star's energetic leadup to tour ends with tragedy
In Los Angeles fans heard optimistic talk from Michael Jackson along with plans for a major tour. Center Staging president Johnny Caswell described the spectacle as the biggest entertainment event. Dancer Maryss Courchinoux said she was selected as a backup for London concerts and attended a rehearsal, before news broke that Jackson was pronounced dead on the same day.
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Michael Jackson and race a complex public legacy
The article surveys Michael Jackson's evolving appearance and music as it related to race. It notes his skin lightening, hair changes, and surgery while highlighting views from colleagues like Bill Bottrell who say Jackson transcended racial definitions and mixed friendships across racial lines.
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Michael Jackson: From Motown to Thriller and Contested Legacy
The piece traces Michael Jackson childhood in Gary Indiana with the Jackson 5, his move to Epic Records, and solo success including Off The Wall and Thriller. It notes vitiligo claims, shifting racial perceptions, studio work on Bad and Dangerous, and allegations of abuse amid debates over his identity in Black culture.
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Michael Jackson Memorabilia Up for Auction in Las Vegas
A Planet Hollywood auction in Las Vegas features Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe items but gains impact after Michael Jackson's death. Highlights include a childhood Mickey Mouse drawing, handwritten Bad lyrics, and a shirt from the 1984 Victory tour.
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In death, still a gold mine for Michael Jackson assets
Los Angeles reports that Michael Jackson died amid debt but his death could trigger a larger financial windfall than any tour. Experts note potential value from his music and memorabilia, and a 50 percent stake in a Beatles songs library. Details on estate division remain unclear.
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