Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts

What does Hollywood Love?


Claudia Schiffer at the Cannes film festivalImage via WikipediaHumans are animals of a kind. No one can predict what will enter in whose head. Each one has got own unique hobby. There are some who collect coins. There are some who collect old and new and all kinds of stamps. Yet there are some who are autograph-savvy. The collection-mania has been spread the world over. Knowingly or unknowingly we keep the idea fresh in our head and follow it too.
But collecting coins, stamps and signatures are all hobbies and obsessions of the Mama's boy and straightforward. Then what's out of the way? Ask Hollywood stars.
Angelina Jolie - Angelina has a vast collection of knives. And not just any knives, the knives in her possession are all antique pieces.

Tom Hanks - He is interested in keeping what? Typewriters. Tom has a worldwide collection of them. And he has to pay huge sums to get them up to him from any part of the world. And he does do it anyhow without thinking much of what he will have to pay.
Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino has a passion for old board games. This collection mainly features board games that were once related to TV shows.
Nicole Kidman - And at last we have someone as said above, who has a passion for collecting coins. Yes, and it's Nicole Kidman. Kidman has a collection of coins. But these are all pretty rare and ancient Judean.
Demi Moore - Ms. Moore has an assembly of dolls. Wow. A good-looking lass will keep what else - good-looking dolls. And these are no ordinary dolls. They are fairly pricey.
Briteney Spears - The Pop Queen too has developed a hobby of her own. And that too befits her. Like Ms. Moore, Ms. Spears too collects and keeps dolls. But she has also antique dolls in her possession. Along with this she also has porcelain items that are as delicate as their mistress.
Johhny Depp - Pirates of the Caribbean Star Johhny Depp has an inside obsession. He likes to buy skeletons and that too of former mail servers - the pigeons.
And now this is about the King of Pop - Michael Jackson. What do you think he collects? Well, no marks for guessing that the King of Pop has a collection of harps - Egyptian harps. But knowing that MJ had a penchant for horse carriages too would flabbergast one and all.
But German model Claudia Schiffer should top this list. This lass is in love with insects. Yes, you read it right - insects. Claudia loves to hang dried bugs on the walls. Can you believe it?

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Michael Jackson- Billie Jean - Video

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About Michael Jackson - Profile
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. See Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. See "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.

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Michael Jackson - Beat It - Video

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About Michael Jackson - Profile
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. See Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. See "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.

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About Michael Jackson - Profile
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. See Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. See "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.

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About Michael Jackson - Profile
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. See Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. See "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.

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About Michael Jackson - Profile
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. See Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. See "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.
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Joseph Jackson
Katherine Jackson
Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson -brother
Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson
Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson
Jermaine La Jaune Jackson
Marlon David Jackson
Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Lisa Marie Presley
Debbie Rowe
Pia Bhatti
Prince Michael Jackson, Jr.
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson
Prince Michael Jackson II
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A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983 album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans.

Hard information regarding his actual religious beliefs is muddled. Jackson was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses, via the influence of his mother, who became a JW in 1965. Michael Jackson was disfellowshipped by the JW in 1987. Michael had associations with the Nation of Islam but was never a member of that organization. Sharon Waxman, "Dispute in Michael Jackson Camp Over Role of the Nation of Islam", The New York Times, 30 December 2003. Disputed reports surfaced that he had converted to Islam. "Michael Jackson Becomes a Muslim and Changes Name to Mikaeel", Daily Mail, 21 November 2008. Jackson's brother Jermaine did in fact convert to Islam.
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Birth Name
Michael Joseph Jackson
known as   
King of Pop
Nick Name
The Gloved One
Wacko Jacko
Jacko
King Of Pop
MJ
Date of Birth
August 29, 1958 (1958-08-29)
Weekday
Friday
Birthday/Birth Anniversary
August 29
Place of birth
Gary, Indiana, United States
Grew up
Gary, Indiana, United States
Sex
Michael Jackson

Male
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark brown
Height
5' 11"
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
Ancestry
African-American
Nationality
United States
Citizenship
American
Race or Ethnicity
Black, African-American
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Residence
Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States (Last residence)
Language Speaks
English
Religion
Unspecified
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Death Information(s)
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Died   
June 25, 2009
Age
50
Place of Death
Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of death
Homicide
Remains Buried
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale,  California, United States
Website
michaeljackson.com

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Family Information
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Father Name
Joseph Jackson (steel mill worker as crane operator, guitarist)
Mother Name
Katherine Jackson (devout Jehovah's Witness)
Brother(s)
  1. Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951, American singer and musician)
  2. Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (born October 15, 1953, American singer and guitarist)
  3. Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954, American singer, bassist, composer)
  4. Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957, American entertainer singer, dancer)
  5. Brandon Jackson (born March 12, 1957, died at birth)
  6. Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961, American singer and musician)
Sister(s)
  1. Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson (born May 29, 1950, American singer)
  2. La Toya Yvonne Jackson (born May 29, 1956, American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, activist and former model)
  3. Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966, American recording artist and actress)
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Paternal Residence
Gary, Indiana, United States

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Educational Information(s)
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Academy
home schooled
Studies
Film, Dance, Music, Recording
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Status
Married
Spouse(s)
  1. Lisa Marie Presley ( 26 May 1994 - 18 January 1996, Singer-songwriter, United States)
  2. Debbie Rowe (14 November 1996 - 8 October 1999, Dermatology nurse, horse breeder, 2 children, United States)
Son(s)
  1. Prince Michael Jackson, Jr. (February 13, 1997, mother Debbie Rowe)
  2. Prince Michael Jackson II (21-Feb-2002, mother unnamed surrogate, rumored to be Pia Bhatti, Norwegian dental hygienist)
Daughter(s)
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson (born in 1998, mother Debbie Rowe)  
                          
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Professional Information(s)
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Genre(s) 
R&B, pop, rock, dance
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, dancer, choreographer, actor, author, businessman, philanthropist
Instruments   
Vocals, piano, guitar, drums, keyboards
Years Active
1964–2009
Labels   
Motown, Epic, Legacy
Associated acts   
The Jackson 5
Famous Music Videos
Beat It,
Billie Jean
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Dr. Murray Pleads Not Guilty to Michael Jackson's Death


Dr. Murray pled not guilty today to the charges of involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Jackson's death, as determined by the L.A. County Coroner's Office, was a result of Propofol intoxication. Dr. Murray prescribed the drug, along with others, to Jackson just before he died.

After the 25 minute hearing, Murray was taken into custody with a bail set at $75,000. According to TMZ, Murray cannot be in possession of or prescribe anesthetics, specifically Propofol. Murray had to hand over his passport at the end of the hearing - all of this in front of Jackson's parents and other family members.

The judge told Murray plain and simple, "I do not want you sedating people," but the medical board called him a "danger to the public". The board hoped that the judge would stop Murray from practicing medicine all togehter, but the judge didn't go that far. Dr. Murray is set to be in court again April 5th.

Prison Inmates Do Yet Another Michael Jackson Tribute

Remember the viral video of the Filipino prison inmates dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller? Well these inmates are at it again with a new song and new moves. In celebration of the DVD release of This Is It, they have learned a new dance to They Don't Really Care About Us. To learn this dance the inmates got to work with Jackson's own choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid.

See the awesome choreography as 1500 inmates from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center perform their newest tribute to the late King of Pop.

Father of Boy Who Accused Michael Jackson of Molestation Commits Suicide

Evan Chandler - the father of Jordan Chandler, who accused Michael Jackson of molestation in the 1990s- was found dead in his Jersey City apartment. He was 65 years old. Officials claim Chandler was found with a .38-caliber revolver in his hand, but there was no note.

In the 1990s, the Chandlers were awarded 20 million dollars from Michael Jackson, although Jackson was never officially charged with sexual abuse.

Jordan Chandler had since estranged himself from his father. He even went as far as getting a restraining order against his father. Evan Chandler allegedly hit his son with a dumbbell.

Family and friends have come forward stating that Chandler had become increasingly more depressed. He suffered from wild mood swings and depression.

Michael Jackson Wanted to Create Robotic Twin

The late King of Pop Michael Jackson underwent several three dimensional scans in 1996 so a virtual reality ‘robotic’ replica of himself could be made.

The scans could now be used to recreate the Thriller star in pop videos, computer games or even films.

The anonymous US businessman who owned the images has reportedly been trying to sell them for $1 million. “The data has been in our archives since he had the scans," the businessman told Britain's Daily Star newspaper. "The thing about this data is it immortalised him at the age of 37, before his nose was disfigured and when he was in the prime of his life.”

Apparently Michael’s funeral was nearly cancelled at the last minute due to costs.

Around $1 million was estimated to have been spent on the funeral, which took place on September 3.

Court papers have revealed that lawyers acting for the ‘Billie Jean’ star’s mother Katherine had filed a request to the administrators of his estate to pay for the funeral bills just three days before the funneral.

The lawyers stated that if the funeral home and local police department’s bills were not paid by the next day, the burial would not go ahead as planned. Administrators were able to pay the bills in time so that the funeral did not have to be delayed.

Katherine’s lawyers admitted the cost of the funeral was high, but added it was: “Entirely commensurate with the decedent’s worldwide status as an entertainer and the world’s grief over his death.”

Michael Jackson Amongst Top-Earning Deceased Celebrities



Michael Jackson makes his debut on the Top-Earning Deceased Celebrities list. Jackson, who passed away earlier this year due to acute Propofol intoxication, placed third. The "Thriller" singer made an enormous amount of money this year due to heavy radio play, royalties from album sales, and from the rights to his name and stock in the Sony music catalog. Ever since his unexpected passing, fans have been selling memorabilia, including a lock of Jackson's hair.

Forbes senior editor Matthew Miller said: "The money might be drying up in Hollywood, but there's still plenty of cash being made in the graveyard. The earning power of dead celebrities is more powerful than ever before."

Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent tops the list this year, knocking "The King" Elvis Presley off his top spot. Saint Laurent passed away in 2008, but he made $350 million from his fashion label and from the sale of his art collection.


The songwriting team Rodgers and Hammerstein came in second this year. The two penned famous popular Broadway musicals, such as "Oklahoma", "South Pacific", and "The Sound of Music."


Here's the list in its entirety:
1. Yves Saint Laurent - $350 million
2. Rodgers and Hammerstein - $235 million
3. Michael Jackson - $90 million
4. Elvis Presley - $55 million
5. J.R.R. Tolkien - $50 million
6. Charles Schultz - $35 million
7. John Lennon - $15 million
8. Dr. Seuss - $15 million
9. Albert Einstein - $10 million
10. Michael Crichton - $9 million



Michael Jackson to be Laid to Rest Today


Two months after his untimely death, Michael Jackson will be buried today at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California. The ceremony will be a private affair for family and friends only. The funeral was supposed to be held on August 29, which would have been the King of Pop's 51st birthday, but was pushed back with no explanation.

There was much debate over where Jackson should be buried - brother Jermaine Jackson had wanted Michael to be buried at the singer's Neverland Valley Ranch estate. It was decided that Jackson will be buried in the Great Mausoleum on the grounds of Forest Lawn (George Burns, Clark Gable, Nat King Cole, John Wayne and Walt Disney are also all buried there). Jackson's mausoleum will have replicas of Michelangelo's "David" and "Moses" sculptures and a stained glass rendition of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." Gladys Knight will perform an undisclosed song at the funeral, but no media of any kind will be present. Police, however, will be there, including canine units and air support, to keep gawkers away.


Jackson Brothers Get a Reality Show Deal


I guess A&E couldn't help themselves. Where they see Jacksons, they see gold. It has officially been announced that a new reality series, called The Jackson Family Dynasty starring Michael Jackson's brothers such as, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito has started filming.

Details about the show remain scarce. It has not been made known when the show will premiere, how many episodes it will have, or if any footage of Michael will be included. Looks like they all are wasting no time in taking advantage of the limelight from their brother Michael's death.

Murder! Jackson's Death Ruled Homicide.


Michael Jackson's death has been determined by Los Angeles police as a homicide by way of sworn affidavit to search Jackson's doctors offices in Houston Texas. You may recall last month that Jackson's doctor was the center of LA Police's investigation surrounding Jackon's death.

According to the L.A. coroner's affidavit, "Jackson's cause of death was due to lethal levels of propofol." The corner explicitly classified Jackson's death a homicide. Dr. Conrad Murray is referenced in the search warrant and affidavit as admitting he administered Jackson with with the drug in question tying him directly to Jackson's death.

Charges against Jackon's doctor Conrad Murray are sure to follow, the question is when.

Frozen In Time: Even in Death MJ Decides the Show Must Go On

For weeks the mystery of Michael Jackson's body was media fodder. Frankly we at PCM thought that was boring news. Not any more!

Where is is MJ's body? Frozen in time! OK, not like Han Solo, or Ted Williams -- He's frozen more like David Blane.

You may read in the news soon that Michael Jackson's body is frozen, and that headline is clearly a teaser, the simple reality is that his mother has him at Forrest Hill's still in a deep freeze so that she may still visit him.

In other news... The coroner has returned his brain. Recently the LA coroner kept it to examine for clues hoping to find any other causes towards his death.

Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsals Will Be Released

Sony Pictures Entertainment has confirmed it will piece together parts of the hours of footage from the late Michael Jackson rehearsing for his sold-out ‘This Is It’ London tour.

The film will share its name with the never-performed shows and will feature 3D segments, behind-the-scenes footage and a host of the songs Jackson was perfecting on the days prior to his sudden death on June 25.

Jackson named music executive John McClain and his long-time attorney John Branca as an executor of his estate in his will. “This film is not only a tribute to an artist who created excitement every moment he was on stage, but also is a fitting gift to the millions of fans worldwide who loved him and who he devoted his professional life to entertaining,” McClain said.

High School Musical director Kenny Ortega was the creative director for the ‘This Is It.' He is glad that the world will get to see Jackson's vision for the tour.

“Everyone will see what our team was so fortunate to experience, which was the full commitment, passion and creativity that Michael put into this project," Ortega said. "He was the architect of ‘This Is It’, and we were his builders. The footage that was captured from the early stages of the production to our technical rehearsals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles will show Michael as he truly was, creatively involved with every aspect of the production. It will also show Michael as one of the greatest entertainers in the world. The footage will show that he was on his way to another theatrical triumph.”

Some of the proceeds from the film will go directly to Jackson’s estate for the benefit of the Michael Jackson Family Trust.

“Our goal is to work with partners who treat Michael’s legacy with dignity and respect, while allowing us to substantially build the value of his estate for the benefit of Mrs. Katherine Jackson, Michael’s three children and the charitable causes that meant so much to him during his life,” Branca said.

The Prince of Pop's mother Katherine has been given full custody of her son’s children - Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as 'Blanket'.

The movie will hit theaters worldwide on October 28.

Man Claims to be Paris Jackson's Father

Did you ever wonder why Micheal Jackson's children look entirely Caucasian?

News of the World interviewed and posted to YouTube a short video interview with Godfather of Michael Jackson's children Mark Lester. In it Mark claims he believes Paris is his biological daughter. "I gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids - and I believe Paris is my daughter."

It's another bombshell in fallout saga revolving around the Death of Michael Jackson. Complete with photo comparisons... You decide.

Madonna, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey are planning a Michael Jackson tribute album

Some of the worlds biggest music stars are ready to honor the late Michael Jackson by recording versions of his songs for a charity album.

Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross have also been linked to the LP, as is the British schoolboy who was hand picked to sing at Micheal's memorial concert last month, Shaheen Jafargholi.

“The idea came from the memorial concert," a source said. "Many fans asked if cover versions from it would be released, and it seemed a wonderful idea. This covers album is sure to be a massive worldwide hit with fans and could raise a fortune for Michael’s favorite charities.”

The contributing stars will pick their favorite songs by the ‘King of Pop’ to cover. It is believed Mariah will record her version of ‘I’ll Be There’ from the memorial, while Shaheen will sing his version of ‘Who’s Loving You’. He has also reportedly been asked to record Michael’s early smash ‘Ben.'

Robbie is apparently going to sing ‘Man In The Mirror’, and other tracks expected to be on the album include ‘Rock With You’, ‘She’s Out Of My Life’ and ‘Bad.'

A Michael Jackson tribute concert is also being planned in London – where he had been due to play 50 shows starting this summer and running into 2010 – on the date of what would have been his 51st birthday, August 29.

Star Wars Characters Dance to Thriller

Watch this hilarious video of Darth Vader and some storm troopers dancing to the late Michael Jackson's "Thriller." It is no surprise that the ruler of the dark side would enjoy this creepy tune. The video is very entertaining for Star Wars and Michael Jackson fans alike.