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Dr. Conrad Murray is writing a tell-all book. Hey, he has to pass the time wasting away in jail somehow. The number of publishers who care is not high, however. “Dr. Murray spends most of his days writing what he [says] is a tell-all book about what really happened in the final days of Michael Jackson’s life,” a source to him says. “Murray believes that the public will want to hear about the time he spent with Michael … he says that Michael confided his inner-most secrets about his true feelings.” “[MJ talked] about his family, the child molestation trial and his three children. Murray contends that Michael’s kids viewed him as a family member and loved him.” True or not, it all boils down to Murray’s boredom. And cash flow problems. “This is all about money for Murray though … he is flat broke and desperately needs the cash ,” the source adds. “He feels that the book could help rehab his image.” Jackson’s former physician was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of the music great and was sentenced to four years in jail. Attempts to portray himself as a sympathetic figure would be hard enough, but add in the fact that Murray has shown no remorse and it’s darn near impossible. Dude even ripped Katherine Jackson , Michael’s mother, for not being there for him. ” Conrad Murray is extremely arrogant and doesn’t accept responsibility for the death of Michael Jackson. He truly believes he has done nothing wrong,” the insider says. As a result, when contacted by reps about potential interest in releasing the book by Murray, publishers’ collective response so far has been, “no thanks.” Let’s all cry a river for that, shall we?
Punk Goes Pop 5 will release November 6th through Fearless Records! Check out Upon This Dawning’s cover of “Call Me Maybe”, originally by Carly Rae Jepsen. punkgoes.com Featured Punk Goes Pop 5 cover + bands Memphis May Fire – Grenade (Bruno Mars) Upon This Dawning – “Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen) Mayday Parade feat. Vic Fuentes – “Somebody I Use To Know” (Gotye) We Came As Romans – “I’m Glad You Came” (The Wanted) Like Moth To Flames – “Some Nights” (Fun.) Breathe Carolina – “Billy Jean” (Michael Jackson) Forever The Sickest Kids – “We Found Love” (Rihanna) Issues – “Boyfriend” (Justin Bieber) The Maine – “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper) Crown The Empire – “Payphone” (Maroon 5) Craig Owens – “Paradise” (Coldplay) The Word Alive – “Mercy” (Kanye West) Secrets – “Ass Back Home” (Gym Class Heroes) http://www.youtube.com/v/7xF0vHraxII?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Continue reading here: Upon This Dawning – “Call Me Maybe” Lyric Video (Punk Goes Pop 5)
New details are coming to light regarding Michael Jackson’s behavior as he prepped for his 2009 comeback tour, and those details are not pretty. The Los Angeles Times reveals that Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) was deeply concerned about Jackson’s stability in the run-up to his tour. Executives referring to him as “self loathing” and “lazy,” among other things. Jackson’s behavior was becoming more and more erratic, according to the emails, and fear was growing that the 50-show tour would not go on. “MJ is locked in his room drunk and despondent,” AEG’s Randy Phillips said in an email to his boss AEG President Tim Leiweke during that time. “I [am] trying to sober him up … I screamed at him so loud the walls are shaking. He is an emotionally paralyzed mess riddled with self loathing and doubt.” AEG Live executive Paul Gongaware felt MJ ” distrustful of people in suits ” and felt he was “bigger” than the $132 million he was set to earn from the tour. “We are holding all the risk,” Gongaware wrote to Phillips. “We let Mikey know just what this will cost him in terms of him making money. We cannot be forced into stopping this, which MJ will try to do because he is lazy and constantly changes his mind to fit his immediate wants.” After Jackson’s death, the promoters culled together rehearsal footage for an enormously successful This Is It concert film and album. Still, questions remain about Michael’s readiness for the tour, and what role that played in his demise. Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, but the battle over the death of the greatest entertainer of all time continues. The cache of confidential AEG emails obtained by The LA Times offers a darker, upsetting picture of the relationship between the down-on-his-luck idol and the buttoned-up corporation taking a bet on his erratic talents. The emails will probably play a central role in two lawsuits: The shows’ insurers are asking a judge to nullify a $17.5-million policy they say AEG got with false claims about MJ’s health and readiness to perform. Jackson’s heirs are pressing a wrongful-death suit that accuses AEG of pressuring the star to carry on despite indications he was too weak.
Also in Thursday morning’s round-up of news briefs, a U.S. Appeals Court upholds MGM’s rights to a classic Martin Scorsese film after a relative’s challenge. The London Film Festival chooses its closing night film. And Michael Keaton heads for a re-imagine of an ’80s classic. Lawless Opens No. 1 Wednesday with $1.1 Million R-rated Cannes début Lawless by John Hillcoat debuted in 2,565 theaters Wednesday, narrowly beating out Expendables 2 which held the top spot for two weeks, Deadline reports . Appeals Court Rejects Suit to Take Raging Bull Rights from MGM The Ninth Circuit of Appeals upholds MGM’s rights to Raging Bull . Paula Petrella, the daughter of Frank Petrella (aka Peter Savage) brought the rights challenge to court. Petrella wrote a screenplay and other works about former boxing champion Jake LaMotta, his childhood friend in 1963, THR reports . Werner Herzog to Direct the Killers Concert Video The legendary documentary filmmaker will spearhead the band’s concert video which will be broadcast live on September 18th via YouTube from New York’s Paradise Theater. “I think there’s gonna be an animal involved,” bassist Mark Stoermer told Rolling Stone. The Guardian reports . Great Expectations to Close London Film Festival The pic is an all-star film adaptation of Dickens’ classic novel. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jeremy Irvine, the screening marks the 200th anniversary of the author’s death. The BFI London Film festival, taking place October 10 – 21, will announce its full lineup September 5th, Reuters reports . Michael Keaton Joins New Robocop Keaton will play the role of Raymond Sellars, which was initially slated for Hugh Laurie. The film is a re-imagining of of the 1987 classic by Paul Verhoeven. It will be released next August, Deadline reports .
Bad 25 is having its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival , which opened Wednesday, but the Spike Lee -directed documentary, which recalls the late pop-star’s creative process leading up to his follow-up album from his seminal Thriller release. This year marks the 25th anniversary of MJ’s 1987 mega-seller Bad . ABC will broadcast the feature on Thanksgiving in the U.S. after picking up television rights. “This will be a very special Thanksgiving for all families to enjoy the genius of Michael Jackson,” Lee said in a statement as reported by the Los Angeles Times . “Big thanks to ABC for allowing people to witness the making of Michael Jackson’s Bad album.” The film reveals never-seen images of Jackson and more, including footage shot by the King of Pop himself. Spike Lee also interviews choreographers, musicians and collaborators including Martin Scorsese, Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow, L.A. Reid and Kanye West. Bad , which was the final collaboration between Jackson and Quincy Jones, contains five number-one hit singles. After debuting in Venice, Bad 25 will have its North American premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival which opens a week from today. [ Source: The Los Angeles Times ]
Last night at Gotham Hall in New York City, Pepsi/Billboard’s Summer Beats Concert Series concluded with a celebratory concert for what would’be been Michael Jackson’s 54th birthday. Grammy-nominted artist Melanie Fiona, Grammy Award winning R&B singer Ne-Yo and Grammy Award winning rapper Swizz Beatz ran through their own collection of hit records before paying homage to the King of Pop… Continue
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