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Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:00:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:57:48 +0000

The shadow cast by Michael Jackson’s bizarre personal life and legal troubles may have eclipsed most of his career but it still could not blot out the shining triumph of his song and music video ‘Thriller.’ The surprise blockbuster single, video and album not only drove album sales to record heights but the music video, [...]

British Mag NME Says Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is Best Song of Last 60 Years

Janna — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:14:15 +0000

To commemorate their 60th birthday, British Music Magazine NME put together a list of the top 100 songs in their "lifetime"-- so the best songs in the past 60 years. Even taking into account their leaning toward British artists, the list is likely to stir up controversy and get people talking. Their number one pick? Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart"-- beating out Michael Jackson, the Beach Boys, and The Beatles-- The Fab Four didn't even make the top ten!

Everything Old Is New Again, Pt 2: Jackson Back With Pepsi

Craig Russell — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:12:15 +0000

Even though he’s been dead almost 2 years now, Michael Jackson is back on Pepsi cans advertising for the cola maker. He might even be in TV ads with a hologram! Thank you Tupac! The soft drink company is partnering with the Jackson image and likeness to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his “Bad” CD. [...]

It's Another AWESOME 80′S Weekend! All Weekend On WFGR!

Craig Russell — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:46 +0000

Take a trip back in time this weekend…to the 80′s! It’s an AWESOME 80′s weekend THIS weekend on WFGR! Put on your leggings, find that skinny tie, break out the boombox and turn it up! We start at 5 Friday and go all weekend long! The Police, Skid Row, Tone Loc, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, [...]

Michael Jackson's Bed Up For Auction

Mark Roberts — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:58:12 +0000

Now this is really creepy celebrity memorabilia… The bed where Michael Jackson took his last breath is up for sale. Would you sleep in that bed? I don’t think so… AOL Real Estate reports Hundreds of items from the mansion where he spent his last days — including the queen-sized bed – are going to [...]

Top Dead Celeb $ Makers…

Craig Russell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:13:45 +0000

Ahh Forbes…thanks for the list of the top earning dead celebs! What’s not to love about thinking of how much money Abe Vigoda’s estate is generating for his family….oh wait. Maybe Abe is still alive…not possible… Here’s the list….thanks to Forbes.com! No. 1 Michael Jackson $170 million Musician Died: June 25, 2009 Age: 50 Cause: [...]

15 Scariest Music Videos Ever (Video)

Janna — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:00:37 +0000

Halloween costume shopping this week has really put me in the mood for the holiday. While I do like the dressing up and celebrating part to Halloween, I'm not the hugest fan of the scary part-- horror movies, haunted houses, ghost stories. Hey, I'm kind of a wuss, OK? However, there is some fun to being just a little creeped out. The vids in Billboard's 15 Scariest Music Videos Ever list are definitely in the creepy category. Check out the Classic Hits artists' videos who made the list!

Isn't She Dead Yet?

Craig Russell — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:32:43 +0000

Saw a commercial tonight for White Diamonds, the Elizabeth Taylor perfume they push around the holidays…here’s the video… This is from 1991…and I’m pretty sure Liz was about 70 then… Here she is in happier times with Wacko Jacko…