• Slash Calls Michael Jackson Breakup Theory 'B.S.'

    Last month, former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein made headlines after sharing a theory about the band's breakup. He said the collaboration between Slash and Michael Jackson in the 1990s did not sit well with frontman Axl Rose. A few weeks after that news spread, Slash responded, calling the story a fabrication and "B.S."

  • NBC Names 'The Wiz' as Next Live Adaptation, but Who Will Fill Diana Ross and Michael Jackson's Shoes?

    NBC has announced the newest installment of its live musical broadcasts, declaring that 'The Wiz' will be the next target of its ambitions, following the performance of 'Peter Pan' during 2014 and 'The Sound of Music' during 2013, starring Carrie Underwood. As Music Times previously reported, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Broadway treatment of the urban 'Wizard of Oz' adaptation.

  • Guns N' Roses Manager: Slash Working With Michael Jackson Made Axl Rose Angry

    Remember when Slash, the guitar hero for hard rock outfit Guns N' Roses, joined forces with Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, in the early 1990s? The pair collaborated on "Black or White" and "Give in to Me" for Jackson's 1991 album 'Dangerous.' Former GN'R manager Doug Goldstein recently revealed that Axl Rose did not much care for the brief partnership, and it may have been one of the reasons the rock band dissolved.

  • Justin Timberlake, Bobby Brown, Zayn Malik and More: 5 Boy Bands After The First Member Left

    Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction, a declaration that Directioners have been fearing for weeks, following in the rumors of his infidelity and general dissatisfaction. We're not suggesting that the group is officially done, but the history of boy bands suggests that when one member decides to leave the fold, that's a good indication the honeymoon, and often the group itself, is over. Here are five cases of major members leaving a boy group and what happened afterward. Featuring One Direction, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more.

  • Michael Jackson Latin Tribute Album 'Unity' Featuring Jean Rodriguez, Tito Nieves & Kevin Ceballo Set for April

    Michael Jackson was a versatile artist with a lot of genres under his belt, but one arena the king of pop never really seemed to touch was Latin. But soon, the two unlikely music arenas will be merged with as Jackson gets a salsa flavored makeover with the new Tony Succar curated Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson, featuring Jean Rodriguez, Tito Nieves, Kevin Ceballo and more.

  • Kendrick Lamar Let Michael Jackson's Son Prince Hear A Preview Of His New Album

    While the world anxiously awaits Kendrick Lamar's new album, an heir of music royalty (and one of his friends) got an early preview of the project. Michael Jackson's son Prince posted a photo to Twitter of he and the Compton rapper with the caption, "Had the great honor of meeting Kendrick and hearing some of his new tracks for his upcoming album with @RealOBee."

  • Watch an Animated Video of Jimi Hendrix's Final Interview

    A week before Jimi Hendrix died, he sat down with Keith Altham for what would be his final interview. It was 1970, and the guitar legend already had three albums out with The Experience and one live LP with his Band of Gypsys. The PBS series Blank on Blank got their hands on the interview and worked their animation magic. Hendrix talks about his music in the clip, as well as his ideal living situation.

  • Robert Griffin III Sings Michael Jackson Song on Instagram [WATCH]

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has had a nightmare two years. After a successful 2012 season that saw him post the best numbers by a rookie QB ever, he blew out his knee in the playoffs. The 2013 and 2014 seasons were marred by more injuries and poor play, and the bad blood between RG3 and the Redskins fan base boiled over onto Instagram Tuesday, Feb. 9. Griffin posted a video of himself in which he sings to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean," thereby starting a social media war.

  • Businessman Offers $40M to Turn Neverland Ranch Into Sex Abuse Victims Treatment Center

    There are some interesting offers on the table for Michael Jackson's legendary Neverland Ranch. The property was seized in 2008 because of Jackson's mountainous debt, and it has just recently inched closer toward actually being sold. Of course, there are a few interested parties that would love to turn the property into a shrine to the singer. Interestingly enough, the Graceland-type idea does not seem to be sitting well Colony Capital, the hedge fund that seized control of the property. Instead, it seems more intrigued by the idea of a rehab for victims of sexual assault taking up residence. According to a report by Page Six, a local businessman offered "in the neighborhood of $40 million" for the use of the site as a treatment center for sexual abuse victims, said a source with direct knowledge of the sale process.

  • Michael Jackson's Family Asks for Retrial in 2013 Lawsuit Against AEG Live About Drug-Induced Death

    Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson and the children of the deceased pop icon got their day in court as lawyers for the involved parties argued that the lawsuit the family brought against AEG Live LLC during 2013 should receive a new trial. The family had alleged that the concert promoter was responsible for providing Jackson with the services of Conrad Murray, the doctor who applied a lethal dose of propofol and other drugs. Still, the Jacksons face an uphill battle in getting a new decision.
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