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Jaafar Jackson talks about 'Got Me Singing,' digital age of music Special By Markos Papadatos Rising singer-songwriter Jaafar Jackson chatted with Digital Journal about his new single "Got Me Singing." He comes from pop music royalty: he's the son of Jermaine Jackson and the nephew of Janet Jackson and the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson.

Review: Janet Jackson gracious at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony Special By Markos Papadatos Brooklyn - On March 29, veteran pop star Janet Jackson was formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2019.

Chatting with A.J. Gordon: Singer-songwriter Special By Markos Papadatos Singer-songwriter A.J. Gordon chatted with Digital Journal about his future plans, biggest influences and dream duet choices.

Review: Billy Gilman wins 'Man in the Mirror' battle round on 'The Voice' Special By Markos Papadatos Billy Gilman competed vs. Andrew DeMuro on the battle rounds on the reality singing competition, "The Voice," and the country singer reigned supreme.

Groovy indie outfit The Northcoast release new single, 'With You' Special By Adrian Peel Playing a pleasing, modern style of music that recalls the synth-heavy sounds of the 1980s, the future looks bright for this talented American three-piece.

Interview: AKON talks OG Boo Dirty, music career, Michael Jackson Special By Markos Papadatos New York - Global music star AKON chatted with Digital Journal about his musical career, proud moments, and working with OG Boo Dirty.

Chris Wells, editor of 'Echoes' Magazine Special By Adrian Peel 'Echoes,' Britain's longest running magazine for black music, began as the weekly publication 'Black Echoes' in 1976. This month, they celebrate their 40th anniversary, an impressive feat editor Chris Wells discussed with Digital Journal.

Janet Jackson nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Markos Papadatos Singer-songwriter Janet Jackson has a major reason to be proud. She has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2016.

Op-Ed: Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences By Marvin Clark After triggering a buy-sell clause in a deal with Michael Jackson’s estate, Sony appears ready to sell its half of the world’s biggest music publisher – Sony/ATV Music Publishing (a company worth about $2 billion).

Interview: One to watch, Lo Brite, on her dazzling debut EP Special By Adrian Peel After making music solely for her own enjoyment for a number of years, the indie pop starlet has at last decided to share her talent with the world. She revealed more to Digital Journal.

The Veronicas talk Webster Hall, Michael Jackson, new music Special By Markos Papadatos Australian pop duo The Veronicas chatted with Digital Journal about their recent performance at Webster Hall, Michael Jackson and their plans for the future.

Death of comic Joan Rivers blamed on anesthesia drug propofol By Nathan Salant New York - Acerbic comedian Joan Rivers died after suffering cardiac arrest during an outpatient medical procedure, a known potential side effect of the anesthesia drug propofol — the same drug implicated in the death of Michael Jackson.

A policeman's tribute to Michael Jackson’s death anniversary By Igor I. Solar Iquique - On the fifth anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson his fans remember him around the world. During a presentation of Chile’s Police Marching Band, an officer surprised everyone when he began to move using the famous dance steps of the late artist.

Jackson hologram performs 'Slave to the Rhythm' at 2014 BBMA By Alyssa Sellors Michael Jackson fans were floored when the King of Pop himself "made an appearance" of sorts on stage at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards that aired this past Sunday night, May 18th.

Michael Jackson's 'ghost' captured in photo at fan event By Anne Sewell Bromley - If anyone believes in ghosts, especially famous ghosts apparently wearing sunglasses, read on about the specter of Michael Jackson, who appeared in a photo taken at the "Michael Jackson Live” tribute show in Bromley, England.

Michael Jackson duet with Justin Timberlake debuts online (Video) By Anne Sewell A posthumous release of Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake's duet online received an excellent response on Thursday. From the album 'Xscape,' "Love Never Felt So Good" is just one of eight tracks to be released shortly.

Listen to the new Michael Jackson album By Jessica Jones-Langley Michael Jackson is set to release a new album from beyond the grave on May 13. The album entitled "Xscape" with eight previously unheard songs, includes one song that Justin Bieber has been previously linked with.

IRS accuses Michael Jackson estate of tax dodging, wants $700M By Brett Wilkins The Internal Revenue Service claims the Michael Jackson estate has cheated the government out of more than half a billion dollars in unpaid taxes, and is seeking more than $700 million in back taxes and penalties.

Conrad Murray: Michael Jackson killed himself By Eric Morales The former cardiologist convicted of killing Michael Jackson says the pop star was paranoid to the point of saving dirty underwear, and in withdrawal from painkillers.

Michael Jackson’s lawyers cite major celeb drug abusers By Gene Kosowan After being denied benefits from an insurance policy surrounding the death of Michael Jackson and his ill-fated "This Is It" tour, the King of Pop’s legal team claims stars like Britney Spears had histories of drug abuse and applied for similar claims.

Music producer sues Jackson estate for millions of dollars By Andrew John The estate of the late Michael Jackson is being sued for millions of dollars by the US music producer Quincy Jones, who claims the estate improperly re-edited songs.

Michael Jackson top earning dead celebrity in 2013 By Eric Morales The estate of the late Michael Jackson pulled in a hefty sum of $160 million to make the King of Pop the richest dead celebrity.

Hot video: Ohio State Marching Band's tribute to Michael Jackson By David Silverberg Columbus - The YouTube video everyone will be talking about Monday is Ohio State Marching Band's amazingly executed tribute to Michael Jackson. At one point, the band aligns in formations resembling Jackon and his signature dance moves.

Interview with Glenn Packard: Emmy-nominated choreographer Special By Markos Papadatos Chinese philosopher Confucius once said: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." This wise quotation holds true for Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard, who is doing exactly that.

Op-Ed: What is Dead Black Celebrity Syndrome? By Alexander Baron Race hustlers often complain about the "under-representation" of blacks in all fields of endeavour, except prison. So what are we to make of this?

BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe interviews Kanye West By Layne Weiss London - In an interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, rapper Kanye West discussed music, fashion, Nori, and more. He explained his focus on fashion as well as what Michael Jackson meant to him and to blacks in the music industry.

Justin Bieber duets with Michael Jackson in 'Slave 2 the Rhythm' By Marcus Hondro A single from the Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber in which he duets with the late Michael Jackson is out on the internet. 'Slave 2 the Rhythm' is a Jackson song never formally released and it is unclear if it was intentionally released at this time.

Michael Jackson sleep deprived, lacked REM sleep before death By Marcus Hondro According to testimony from a Dr. Charles Czeisler, a Harvard Medical School sleep expert who testified at concert promoter AEG LIve's wrongful death suit Friday, Michael Jackson was sleep deprived in the weeks before his death.

Michael Jackson may have set a record, 60 days without REM sleep By JohnThomas Didymus A sleep expert Dr. Charles Czeisler, has testified that Michael Jackson could be the only human ever to have gone two months without REM sleep, the stage in normal sleep rhythm in which dreaming occurs and which experts say is essential for life.

Michael Jackson's 'ghost' testifies in wrongful death trial By Brett Wilkins Los Angeles - A supernatural 'witness' made a courtroom cameo in the Michael Jackson wrongful death civil trial as the CEO of a concert promoter accused of putting profit over the late superstar's failing health claimed Jackson's 'ghost' said his death was accidental.

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