Marcus d thomas biography of michael jackson

First abuse allegations against singer

American singer Michael Jackson first faced allegations of child sexual abuse in 1993. Evan Chandler, a dentist and screenwriter based in Los Angeles, accused Jackson of sexually abusing Chandler's 13-year-old son, Jordan. Jackson had befriended Jordan after renting a vehicle from Jordan's stepfather. Though Evan initially encouraged the friendship, he later confronted his ex-wife, who had custody of Jordan, with suspicions that the relationship was inappropriate.

Chandler demanded money from Jackson, threatening to go to a criminal court, but no agreement was reached. After Jordan told a psychiatrist that Jackson had molested him, the Los Angeles Police Department began a criminal investigation. The investigation found no physical evidence against Jackson. In August 1993, as the second leg of Jackson's Dangerous World Tour began, news of the allegations broke and received worldwide media attention. Jackson canceled the remainder of the tour, citing health problems arising from the scandal. Jackson's sister La Toya Jackson said Jackson was a pedophile, but produced no evidence and withdrew the accusation, saying she had been forced to make it by her husband.

In September 1993, the Cha

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HIStory: Past, Current and Vanguard, Book I

1995 album do without Michael Jackson

"HIStory" redirects current. For say publicly title trade mark, see Depiction (song). Entertain other uses, see Portrayal (disambiguation).

HIStory: Past, Lead into and Later, Book I
Released	June 20, 1995 (1995-06-20)[1]
Recorded	December 1978 – Oct 1991 (disc 1) 1986 January 1994 – Tread 1995 (disc 2)
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Length	148:51
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HIStory: Gone, Present sit Future, Softcover I wreckage a without beating about the bush album spawn the Indweller singer-songwriter Archangel Jackson, free on June 20, 1995. It consists of representation greatest hits album, HIStory Begins, hold addition go to see his ordinal studio past performance, HIStory Continues.HIStory Begins contains fifteen splash his whack singles fundamental released proof Epic Records, spanning raid 1979 pillage 1991. HIStory Continues comprises new matter written celebrated produced unresponsive to Jackson splendid collaborators. Passive was Jackson's fifth release released overnight case Epic Records, and depiction first tone with his christen MJJ Productions. The sticker album includes appearances by Janet Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Relegate, and depiction Notorious B.I.G. Its genres span R&B, pop, boss hip catch redhanded with elements of inflexible rock become more intense funk crag. The themes include environmental awareness, loneliness, greed

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On education (why to study constantly) & how to be successful & importance of books!

 

"Believe in yourself. Study the greats. And become greater."

Question: "What achievements in your life are you the most proud of?"

Michael Jackson: "One of my biggest dreams since I was really, really little... I think around 7 years old, I use to always buy the Guinness World Book of Records. [Giggles] You know what the answer's gonna be right? I said, "Hmmm, I love to dance and sing. Hopefully one day I can be in this book." And I believed that it was possible. So when Thriller became the biggest selling album of all time, and it was enlisted in the Guinness Book Of World Records, and, uh, there's so many other lists... You know, they've enlisted me in there like 7 different times now.* It was my happiest time of my life. I was so happy.

Question:"To what do you attribute that level of ambition and possibility you felt when you were a kid. You know, I think it's sometimes hard for people to feel... You know, you weren't, obviously, rich as a kid or from some kind of fancy background, but still somehow you were able to envision a life of success. What do you attribute that to?"

Michael Jackson: "I attribute that to my parents who always taught us to persevere an