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The story of MTV: The downfall of music disrupter

When The Buggles’ music video “Video Killed the Radio Star” aired on August 1, 1981, it marked a historic moment for both television and music. The day marked the launch of the Music Television channel (MTV).

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“I didn’t think it was the most important album since Sgt Pepper. But I certainly knew saying that brought more attention to it, and more sales to it”: Sananda Maitreya on why he talked up his debut album as Terence Trent D’Arby

It was his “Muhammad Ali impression,” he says now

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Paris Jackson’s Shocking Claim Against Michael Jackson’s Estate Sends Family Into Turmoil

"This was a black family from Gary, Indiana, that broke barriers and built generational wealth through hard work. Now that wealth largely benefits a white descendant."

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Sale of the week: Iconic memorabilia from Lennon, Elvis, Jackson and Oasis up for grabs in London

Fans of music legends can bid on iconic memorabilia this week, including John Lennon’s glasses, Liam Gallagher’s damaged Oasis guitar and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” fedora.

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Sananda Maitreya blasts Michael Jackson

Sananda Maitreya - who is best known as terence Trent D'Arby - has accused the late Michael Jackson of being a "b******" who tried to ruin his career.

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Oasis Guitars Among Music Memorabilia Worth GBP3 Mn At UK Auction

Legendary guitars, iconic glasses and handwritten lyrics from some of the biggest names in music are going under the hammer at a London auction this week.

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“One of the most visionary and influential bassists in the history of our instrument”: Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73

Al Di Meola has led the tributes to a session icon who took the instrument to new frontiers

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Janet Jackson, Tracey Emin and Maya Jama among attendees at British Museum Ball

Attendees were taking part in a silent auction throughout the evening.

Evening Standard

Michael Jackson Wealth at Stake? Paris and Janet Target Estate Executives Over Alleged Irregular Payments

Paris and Janet Jackson are believed to have joined forces to demand transparency from executors in Michael's multi-billion fortune.

International Business Times UK

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Contacts Father’s Alleged Victims For The First Time

"She has never struck me as following what the Jackson family want and say.”

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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has received $65 million from his estate, new court documents claim

The 27-year-old is taking legal action against the executors of his estate over ‘irregular payments’ to lawyers

The Independent UK

Paris Jackson Accuses Michael Jackson Estate Executors of Hiding Millions in Secret Payments

Paris Jackson is making headlines after calling out the executors of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate in a new legal filing that doesn’t hold back.

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Paris Jackson compares Michael Jackson executors to the Wizard of Oz

Paris Jackson has compared the men who run her late father Michael Jackson's estate to the Wizard of Oz in a new court filing.

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Paris Jackson compares sobriety journey to ‘getting into a car accident’

The model revealed in January that she was five years sober

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Paris Jackson hopes to 'continue to help others'

Paris Jackson has reflected on her own sobriety journey at an event in Los Angeles.

International Business Times UK

Michael Jackson's $778M Fortune Likely to 'Evaporate Amid Pending Sex Lawsuit and Scandals

Michael Jackson's estate faces mounting legal, tax, and internal disputes—potentially eroding the late singer's vast fortune and putting his heirs on edge.

Evening Standard

BBC’s new factual shows to include documentary on Michael Jackson abuse claims

Legacy: Michael Jackson will also look at the singer’s rise to stardom and feature interviews with people who were close to him.

International Business Times UK

OpenAI Tightens Sora Rules on Dead-Celeb Clips — CAA Says Creators' Rights Are Still Under Threat

After tightening confused policies on using deceased celebrities (like Michael Jackson) and major franchise characters, OpenAI's Sora drew fire from Hollywood.

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“I don’t want people to know where I come from or what my real name is”: Anonymous guitar star DarWin is keeping the mystery alive, but like Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake before him, he has found a sparring partner in Greg Howe

New album Distorted Mirror introduces DarWin as one of the guitar world’s new heroes but he’s more happy to let the music – and his supergroup – do the talkin’

Guitar World

“I was affected as much as anybody hearing that first Van Halen record. I think the other guitar players in LA went, ‘Oh, my God, I’ve got to compete with that’”: Steve Stevens on why he never felt the need to compete with Eddie Van Halen

Both Van Halen and Stevens worked with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, but the Billy Idol guitar slinger never felt the need to compete with Van Halen

Guitar World

“The call was, ‘Michael’s interested. Can you come down, rehearse with the band, and take a year off?’ I said, ‘Take me anywhere for any length of time’”: Jennifer Batten on how she landed the gig of a lifetime with the world’s biggest superstar

Batten was Michael Jackson’s go-to touring guitarist for a decade – standing side by side with the King of Pop on the Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory world tours

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Lionel Richie called Michael Jackson 'smelly'

Lionel Richie has revealed he used to call Michael Jackson "smelly" because the late King of Pop rarely changed his clothes.

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Baker Boy on naming his album for his grandmother: ‘She was the reason that I fell in love with hip-hop’

The new music from the Aria-winning Yolngu rapper is his most politically charged yet. ‘I want to show you the anger, the vulnerability,’ he says

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Moonwalk and Musty: Lionel Richie claims Michael Jackson earned a very nasty nickname

Some things defy the excuse of fame.

MusicRadar

“Every time I would play it for somebody, they’d be like ‘Wow.’ It’s one of his classics”: Mariah Carey is miffed that her Michael Jackson duet is still unreleased

“There is an issue with his estate,” she says

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