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Taiwanese rice farm models scarecrows after Michael Jackson

October 6th, 2010

The scarecrow is a pretty self-explanatory tool in protecting crops from pests. Michael Jackson was no stranger to it, having played one in the 1978 film, The Wiz. But a rice farm in Taiwan is taking the concept of MJ as a scarecrow to a whole new level. Lee Ping-hsing, a salesman and Jackson impersonator [...]

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MJ’s kids to attend exclusive California private school

August 27th, 2010

After years of being home-schooled and wearing masks in public, Paris and Prince Jackson will be attending a California private school with other children. TMZ reports that MJ’s kids decided on their own that they wanted to go to school, with Prince suggesting The Buckley School. Paris was reportedly hesitant but is now enthusiastic about [...]

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Michael Jackson docs avoid criminal charges

July 29th, 2010

Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson before his death have officially escaped criminal charges relating to the singer’s death. Jackson was prescribed several drugs by the doctors, many of which were suspected to have contributed to his death over a year ago. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was present at Jackson’s death, was not included [...]

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Michael Jackson’s tomb vandalized

July 13th, 2010

It was only a matter of time before fans turned Michael Jackson’s tomb into a shrine. The King of Pop’s mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California has now been defaced by a bunch of Sharpie scribblings. Tributes such as “Keep the dream alive” and “Miss you Sweet Angel!” have been carefully written [...]

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Lady Gaga The Most Popular Living Facebook User

July 5th, 2010

Lady Gaga has passed Barack Obama as the single living person with the most Facebook fans and the first person to surpass 10 million fans. As of right now, 12:00 pm ET on July 5, she has 10,742,510 fans. Overall she is in sixth place behind Texas Hold ‘em Poker, Michael Jackson, Mafia Wars, Facebook [...]

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Chris Brown Wins Most Memorable BET Awards Moment

June 28th, 2010

Chris Brown landed the most talked about moment of the BET Awards Sunday night that divided viewers. Brown showed off his impressive dance moves during a tribute to Michael Jackson but broke down sobbing during “Man In The Mirror.” He was barely able to get in three clear syllables before the song ended and he [...]

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Coldplay Sorry For Rejecting Glee: Much Worthy Matrix June 15

June 15th, 2010

It’s the Much Worthy Matrix. Every day we will rate the stories you will see on MuchMusic that day from A-List to D-List and Cringe Worthy to Brag Worthy. Let us know if you agree or disagree with where we place the stories on the matrix at @MuchNews!

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New video game to teach us how to dance like MJ

June 15th, 2010

We’ve all tried to do the Moonwalk or shake our leg in that freaky way only Michael Jackson could execute properly. Some of us even grabbed our crotches – repeatedly. But soon we’ll know how to do all of MJ’s dance moves thanks to a new video game. According to developer Ubisoft Entertainment, the currently [...]

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MJ Museum Planned: Much Worthy Matrix June 3

June 3rd, 2010

It’s the Much Worthy Matrix. Every day we will rate the stories you will see on MuchMusic that day from A-List to D-List and Cringe Worthy to Brag Worthy. Let us know if you agree or disagree with where we place the stories on the matrix at @MuchNews!

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MJ’s hometown plans museum in his honour

June 3rd, 2010

Michael Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Indiana has announced plans to open a museum in the pop legend’s honour. The museum, which is scheduled to open in three to five years, is expected to cost around $300 million and feature a hotel, golf course, performing arts centre and even a sky train. The massive entertainment complex [...]

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