Michael Jackson Tribute Album in the Works
www.rap-up.com - 24th Sep 2008

www.rap-up.com - 24th Sep 2008

FOX411: Michael Jackson Turned Down Again
Quincy Jones is not going to help Michael Jackson make a new album.
The legendary producer of "Thriller" and "Bad," Jackson's two most successful collections, tells me he's concentrating on a big tribute collection set for next spring. About two dozen hip and R&B stars are recording Jones' songs for the compilation.
"We're trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now," said Q, who was one of the several prominent guests Tuesday night at an all-star fundraiser for Tony Bennett and wife Susan's Explo
Michael Jackson Feels The Pressure: Expects 'Comeback' To Be Bigger Than Thriller
Michael Jackson is reportedly feeling the pressure placed on his forthcoming 'comeback' album. According to sources the 'King of Pop' is making sure his writers and producers understand that this has to be on a 'Thriller' level or better.
"Michael is very nervous as he knows he is the underdog and people want him to fail" says singer/songwriter Ne-Yo who has submitted songs for the as-yet-untitled album.
While a release date has yet to be set for the highly anticipated project, Jackson has reportedly spen
Michael Jackson Hopes to Beat Thriller With Comeback Album
FALLEN pop star Michael Jackson is so desperate for his comeback album to be a success that he's given his songwriters an ultimatum -- make it better than Thriller or forget it.
Thriller, released in 1982, sold millions of copies worldwide; and Jackson, 50, is hoping to better the record's success.
"Michael's new album has to be amazing. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out. He keeps putting it off," said singer/producer Ne-Yo, who is helping Jackson resurrect his car
Michael Jackson: Peeling the skin off a chicken makes it organic
Eccentric pop star Michael Jackson, who is a huge fan of fast food eatery KFC, believes removing the outer layer from fried chicken renders it free of unnatural substances.
Michael Jackson Thrill the World, Fantastic Fest 2008
Photo documentation of drunk Austinites singing and dancing along to Michael Jackson videos at Fantastic Fest.
3am: Michael Jackson wants comeback album to beat Thriller
Michael Jackson is so desperate for his comeback album to be a success that he's given his songwriters an ultimatum - make it better than Thriller or forget it.
Hit-maker Neyo, who is on Wacko's select team, told us before his show-stopping Year Of Gentleman-themed gig at Hammersmith Apollo: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out. He keeps putting it off.
"Michael is very nervous as he knows he's the underdog and people want h
Get Your Very Own Michael Jackson
A Japanese toy company is coming out with a collectible Michael Jackson doll in December 2008.
Here's the fun stuff you'll get with the purchase of the collectible doll:
- Hot Toys' newly developed TrueType- "Slim version" body with over 38 points of articulation.
- Trademarked single sequined white glove
- Sequined black coat
- White socks with black shoes
- [...]
Suit dropped over Michael Jackson hospital stay
A family has dropped a lawsuit that claimed a hospital caused distress to a dying woman by moving her to make room for Michael Jackson during his 2005 child-molestation trial, an attorney said Wednesday.
The relatives of Manuela Gomez Ruiz ended their case because of stress but felt the message of fair treatment to patients had been made, their attorney, James McKiernan, told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
"The defendants made it clear that it was going to be bare knuckles to the end," McKiernan said. "
Michael Jackson's chicken confusion
Michael Jackson thinks peeling the skin off a chicken makes it organic.The eccentric pop star, who is a huge fan of fast food eatery KFC, believes removing the outer layer from fried chicken renders it free from unnatural substances.Michael's close pal David Gest revealed: "I've been best friends with Michael for 40 years and I will defend his reputation until the day I die. Comment on this Article
"When we hang out we visit antique stores, play Frisbee and go to KFC - he thinks if you peel the skin of
Michael Jackson Confused About Organic Chicken
In News: David Gest says his close friend thinks skinless chicken makes it organic
Michael Jackson - Jackos Ex-publicist Dies
BOB JONES, a former Motown boss and Michael Jackson's longterm publicist, has died at the age of 70.
Jones worked with Jackson for 35 years, after starting out as a ...
Michael Jackson Doesn?t Know What Organic Means
The eccentric pop star, who is a huge fan of fast food eatery KFC, believes removing the outer layer from fried chicken renders it free of unnatural substances.
Michael's close pal David Gest revealed: "I've been best friends with Michael for 40 years and I will defend his reputation until the day I die.
"When we hang out we visit antique stores, play Frisbee and go to KFC - he thinks if you peel the skin off the chicken, it makes it organic. He cracks me up."
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Michael Jackson Doesn?t Know What Organic Means
The eccentric pop star, who is a huge fan of fast food eatery KFC, believes removing the outer layer from fried chicken renders it free of unnatural substances.
Michael's close pal David Gest revealed: "I've been best friends with Michael for 40 years and I will defend his reputation until the day I die.
"When we hang out we visit antique stores, play Frisbee and go to KFC - he thinks if you peel the skin off the chicken, it makes it organic. He cracks me up."
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Michael Jackson Hoping for another “Thriller”
Female First is reporting that Michael Jackson is hoping that his newest album is will reinstate him as the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’.
The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won’t release the LP [...]
Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.
Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.
Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won't release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than 'Thriller'. He wants killer melodies. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out
Michael Jackson trying to best Thriller
Michael Jackson is so desperate to ensure his comeback album is a success, he has reportedly said he won't release the LP unless it is better than 'Thriller'.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller hope
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’.
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Michael Jackson “It’s A Thiller Or Nothing”!
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’. Michael is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won’t release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.
Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael’s new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than ‘Thriller’. He wants killer melodies. I’ve already submitted som
Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.
Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won't release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than 'Thriller'. He wants killer melodies. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out
Plies Set To Release Second Album In One Year
Barely three months after the release of his second solo album, Florida rapper Plies is already gearing up to release his third solo album before the end of the year.
Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records, recently revealed to MTV that Plies' third solo album is titled The Realest and will be hitting shelves in December.
'THANK Q,' an October 1 World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones, Will Feature U.S. Premiere of 'The Return Of Nuwa' From World Music Group Pilgrim
CONCERT AND BENEFIT TO FEATURE A PRESENTATION OF THE 'UNITY THROUGH MUSIC' AWARD TO Jones AND A PERFORMANCE OF 'WE ARE THE WORLD' BY PILGRIM AND SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The concert and benefit "THANK Q --
A World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones," will take
place at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills on Wednesday, October 1 at 8PM.
The event will feature the U.S. premiere of the multimedia work "The Return Of
Nuwa" and other p
Natalie “Natalia” McLennan aka The Spitzer Girl’s book “The Price”
“In August 2004, NATALIE McLENNAN was working for and dating now-convicted pimp Jason Itzler when he auditioned and recruited a 19-year-old named Ashley Dupre into his high-end prostitution ring, New York Confidential. In her forthcoming book, “The Price: My Rise and Fall as Natalia, New York’s #1 Escort,” McLennan recalls how she befriended and groomed Ashley - a New Jersey girl with dreams of being the next Mariah Carey - into one of the city’s hottest call girls. In this exc






