Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend
Los Angeles -- "Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the Box Office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend. "This Is It," featuring performances Jackson rehearsed for a marathon concert stand planned before his death in June, took in $103 million worldwide in its first five days. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total...

"This Is It" final box office tally rises
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" saw opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada rise by 9 percent from initial estimates to a total $23.2 million, according to final studio figures on Monday.

"This Is It" final box office tally rises
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" saw opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada rise by 9 percent from initial estimates to a total $23.2 million, according to final studio figures on Monday. The movie has made another $69.5 million internationally since its Wednesday opening, up from an original Box Office estimate of $68.5 million, film studio Columbia Pictures said. In total, the movie has made $103.9 million at worldwide Box Offices, said Columbia...

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Is An International Box-Office Thriller
The demons and ghouls of Halloween may have kept most prospective moviegoers away from theaters this weekend, but Michael Jackson loyalists came out in support of "Michael Jackson's This Is It," Sony's Documentary of the deceased pop sensation's final rehearsals. "This Is It" took the top spot at the Box Office this weekend with $21.3 million, bringing the Documentary's total gross to $32.5 million since its opening last Wednesday. Despite claiming first place, "This Is...

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Earns $101 Million, Movie Gets Extended
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Earns $101 Million, Movie Gets Extended Print |  Email More 'This Is It,' the movie that profiles Michael Jackson 's final rehearsal footage before his death, topped the Box Office over the weekend. The film grossed $32.5 million domestically and $101 million worldwide. "He's just loved everywhere on the planet," Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony told the Associated Press. "It doesn't matter if it's Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America....

'This Is It' Run Extended: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film has had its cinema run extended. The footage from the 'Thriller' star's rehearsals for his doomed comeback shows has proved a Box Office hit, making more than $101 million worldwide since it opened in cinemas on October 28. This has prompted Sony Pictures to extend its cinema run from an initial two weeks by another three weeks in the US and between one and three weeks in other countries. Of the decision, Sony Pictures spokesperson Rory Bruer said: "He's just...

'This Is It' run extended: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film has had its cinema run extended. The footage from the 'Thriller' star's rehearsals for his doomed comeback shows has proved a Box Office hit, making more than $101 million worldwide since it opened in cinemas on October 28. This has prompted Sony Pictures to extend its cinema run from an initial two weeks by another three weeks in the US and between one and three weeks in other countries. Of the decision, Sony Pictures spokesperson Rory Bruer said: "He's just...

Michael Tops the Album Charts: PHOTO
Michael Tops the Album Charts Creed, TSO, Rod Stewart, Sting, Jack Johnson All Bow in Top 10 November 3, 2009 Michael Jackson still has some pretty nifty dance moves. The late King of Pop earns himself a rare double-play by topping both the movie Box Office tally and the HITS Album sales chart, as This Is It moonwalks to #1 with a total of 379k. Jackson tops Big Machine’s Taylor Swift, whose deluxe edition of Fearless, with six new tracks, moves #7-2, +230% for 111k and a cumulative total...

Evening Crunch Crumbs: Ralph Macchio Reality Show; Chris Martin Cheating On Gwyneth Paltrow With Kate Bosworth? Leona Forgets The Lyrics…..: PHOTO
-The original Karate Kid is in talks for his own Reality series …. -Lady GaGa and Cyndi Lauper are the new faces of MAC’s Viva Glam charity campaign…. -Leona Lewis writes songs lyrics on her hand… - Oh Mylanta! Is Chris Martin stepping out on Madame Goop with Kate Bosworth?! - Celebrity Rehab’s Dr. Drew saved the life of a dying high school football player….. -Tired of Michael Jackson? Apparently, the Box Office is ….. -Check out the promo video for...

Why You're Searching for 'Michael Jackson Urine,' 'Anthony Sowell,' and 'Len Bias': VIDEO
Wondering why 'Michael Jackson Urine,' 'Anthony Sowell,' and 'Len Bias' are surging in Google Trends? We can shed some light on the mystery. Google Trends provides the hottest keywords of the hour. Though the results change frequently, at any given time the list offers a snapshot of what's hot in the world of entertainment news. Here's what's steamin' tonight... Thomas Dekker – Should it really be news when a young member of the Hollywood semi-elite gets slapped with a DUI? Probably not,...

Michael Jackson: -This Is It' at No. 1; Beatles Under Siege
Michael Jackson must be smiling in heaven. Not only does he have the No. 1 movie, but he’s got the No. 1 album. And the No. 14 album, number whatever. The companion album to Jackson’s “This Is It” sold about 385,000 copies this week, landing it at the top spot. What’s funny about this is that with the exception of two tracks, all of the music is already available. In fact, Jackson sold around 65,000 copies of his other CDs this week, including a greatest hits...

Michael Jackson Hits No. 1 On Billboard 200 With 'This Is It': PHOTO
To the surprise of probably nobody, Michael Jackson 's "This Is It" will debut atop the Billboard 200 albums chart released today (Nov. 4) with an eye-popping 373,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan -- the fifth-best sales week for an album in the U.S. this year. The companion album to the musical Documentary film of the same name is Jackson's sixth No. 1 on the tally and it arrives with his best sales frame for an album since 1995's "HIStory" started atop the Billboard 200 with 391,000...

So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay!: PHOTO
Not that we didn't see this coming as soon as they said it would only run for 2 weeks, but still. It was just announced that the Michael Jackson Documentary, This Is It, will remain in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend. Picture of So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay! [source:perezhilton.com] In a Press release that was probably drafted up weeks ago, the chairman of Sony Pictures, Jeff Blake, explained: "In just 5 days, Michael Jacksons THIS IS IT has become the...

So Much For Limited Engagement! This Is It Is Here To Stay!: PHOTO
Not that we didn't see this coming as soon as they said it would only run for 2 weeks, but still. It was just announced that the Michael Jackson Documentary, This Is It , will remain in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend. In a Press release that was probably drafted up weeks ago, the chairman of Sony Pictures, Jeff Blake , explained: "In just 5 days, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT has become the highest grossing concert film of all time and we are elated by the response to this special film...

Michael Jackson - Sony Scrap Pre Christmas This Is It Dvd Launch: PHOTO
Movie executives at Sony Pictures have scrapped plans to release Michael Jackson'S THIS IS IT film on DVD before Christmas (09) after cinema bosses urged them to delay the release. Theatre chain heads insisted a speedy DVD turnaround for the holiday season would keep fans away from cinemas and hamper ticket sales, prompting movie bosses to hold off releasing the concert rehearsal film on DVD until the New Year. Instead, the Sony bosses have extended the film's limited two-week run by one to...

On Michael Jackson's Mercifully Goofy, Cheerful This Is It: PHOTO
You go to This Is It —the exploitative but bizarrely heartwarming Michael Jackson Documentary, tracking rehearsals for the psychotically exhausting 50-concert London comeback spectacular he didn't live to even start—and you vacillate between a smile and a wince as a clearly driven but heartbreakingly frail MJ rips through take after take of hit after hit, and you find the moment that resonates for you, the throwaway gesture or remark only imbued with gravitas in retrospect. There's...

'This Is It' Director Ortega Pays Personal Tribute to King of Pop
as Box Office outcome tops charts "This Is It," a concert-documentary has taken in an approximate $101 million to date, making it the highest earning concert film in history. The film captures Michael Jackson rehearsing for his global "resurrection" concert series before he tragically passed on June 25, 2009. "This Is It" director Kenny Ortega grew quite kin with Jackson in 1990, commenting on Jackson's signature smell and how fans would wait in line for just an opportunity to get a whiff of...

Behind the scenes of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'
Behind the scenes of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'. A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Is Michael Jackson -live' show coming to Las Vegas?: PHOTO
Is Michael Jackson -live' show coming to Las Vegas?" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life | Vegas Deluxe '); //]]> VegasDeluxe.com Most Popular October 28, 2009 Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson's This Is It premiere, parties, celebrity star October 27, 2009 Strip Scribbles: Sammy Hagar sets opening date for Cabo Wabo November 1, 2009 Halloween Photo Galleries: Nicky, Holly, X , Twilight , True Blood October 29, 2009 Photo Galleries: Wayne Newton's DWTS partner surprises...

Trailer for 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'
Trailer for 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'. A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

The Mob returns to the Strip -- in new business venture: PHOTO
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Michael Jackson -- The Urination Explanation
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Michael Jackson -- The Urination Explanation
Finally an explanation as to why Michael Jackson 's 1993 accuser could identify the discoloration on the singer's genitals ... Michael liked to pee for an audience. TMZ has obtained files from the 1993 Santa Barbara molestation investigation. A deputy from the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department noted the young accuser was able to describe -- in explicit detail -- the discoloration on Jackson's genital area ... the result of Vitiligo, a skin discoloration disorder. TMZ's Harvey Levin spent 3...

Michael Jackson - Jacksons Public Peeing Prank Landed Him In Big Trouble: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's penchant for peeing in public is the real reason behind his 1993 child molestation charges, according to the late star's skin doctor. Dr. Arnold Klein insists the King of Pop's accuser could identify marks on the singer's genitals - because he had seen Jackson urinating. The pop star was shamed into settling out of court with the young accuser and the claims against him left many questioning whether Jackson was an appropriate mentor to the children he would surround himself...

Photo Gallery: CityCenter takes final shape ahead of opening next month
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