Tag: Michael Jackson

  • The Thriller Movie Theatre

    The Thriller Movie Theatre

    ‘ Michael Jackson‘”‘”‘s Thriller is, in my humble opinion, the best music video ever created. And ever since seeing the Thriller dance scene from 13 Going On 30 (which has to be one of my favorite movie scenes of all time) I have loved nothing more than to bust out the Thriller dance at parties!…

  • Michael Jackson’s Walk of Fame Star

    Michael Jackson’s Walk of Fame Star

    ‘ Still saddened by the sudden death of Michael Jackson, early yesterday afternoon I decided to pay my respects to the legendary pop star by visiting his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  I thought I would post the pictures I took while there for those of you who do not live in the L.A. area and cannot visit…

  • Never Never Land

    Never Never Land

    ‘ Now, even though he has some issues – I do love me some MJ. So I was quite distressed to find out last weekend that MJ’”‘”‘s ranch, Neverland, is in a state of disarray and might be sold and torn down. I just happened to be spending a couple of days in Santa Barbara, so…

  • The (Possible) Cafe from Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” Video

    The (Possible) Cafe from Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” Video

    ‘ [UPDATE – The Monte Carlo Restaurant is NOT where “Beat It” was filmed.  The iconic video was actually shot at the Special Café, located just a few blocks away.  You can read all about it here.  Even though this post contains erroneous information, I am leaving it up as it chronicles an important part…

  • Rocking My Wedding Reception – Michael Jackson Style

    Rocking My Wedding Reception – Michael Jackson Style

    ‘ Ever since I first watched fave movie 13 Going On 30 for the first time back in 2004 and saw Jenna Rink (aka Jennifer Garner) so charmingly reenact the Zombie Dance sequence from “Michael Jackson’s Thriller” while at a party, I became absolutely obsessed with doing the very same thing at my wedding reception. …

  • Vincent Price in Thriller

    Vincent Price in Thriller

    ‘ At the risk of this site dwelling far too excessively on the recent sad passing of pop star Michael Jackson, I just had to write one more blog post about him.  Or, rather, about his legendary music video Thriller and one of its main filming locations. I received an email last night with the above photograph…

  • Neverland Ranch

    Neverland Ranch

    ‘ Since we were in the area this past weekend celebrating the Fourth of July, I just had to drag my fiance out to Neverland Ranch yesterday to stalk pop star Michael Jackson’”‘”‘s former home.  I had actually stalked the Ranch once before, back in November of 2007, but I wanted to stop by once again to see…

  • New Discover L.A. Post – About Michael Jackson Locations in Los Angeles

    New Discover L.A. Post – About Michael Jackson Locations in Los Angeles

    ‘ Be sure to check out my latest Discover Los Angeles post about Michael Jackson’s L.A. – just in time for the pop star’s birthday.  Special THANK YOU to my friend David from Spain who provided the image of MJ’s Walk of Fame star that appears in the article. ‘