Divulgado na íntegra quadro de Michael Jackson nu e musculoso

Em outra obra pintada por David Nordahl, o rei do pop parece cercado por crianças.

Nesta sexta-feira, 11, foi divulgado, na íntegra, o quadro em que Michael Jackson aparece nu e musculoso, remetendo a David de Michelangelo. A obra custou 150 mil dólares e agora está sendo vendida por quase o dobro do preço. Em outro quadro, o rei do pop aparece lendo um livro cercado por crianças. 


Os quadros foram encomendados por Michael Jackson a David Nordahl, que os pintou em seu estúdio na cidade de Santa Fé, no estado do Novo México, nos Estados Unidos. David, de 68, acredita que as obras refletem a imaginação e o bom humor de Michael.

Quadro de Michael Jackson

     O Rei do Pop aparece lendo um livro cercado por crianças

Fonte: ego.globo.com

New show, exhibits to mark Elvis 75th birthday

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Elvis Presley's legacy will be marked in force next year in a 75th anniversary birthday celebration featuring a new Cirque du Soleil production, movie marathons, a Facebook application and a cruise.
Elvis Presley Enterprises on Thursday rolled out a year of events to mark what would have been the singer's 75th birthday on January 8, including a cake-cutting ceremony at his Graceland home in Memphis with wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie.
Celebrations during the year include a special exhibit at Graceland of Elvis costumes, an all-day marathon on TV channel TCM of Elvis movies on January 8, an exhibit of Presley's impact on pop culture at the Newseum in Washington D.C., and a new Jailhouse Rock doll from the Barbie collection.
Canadian circus group Cirque du Soleil will unveil its own tribute to the life and music of the King of Rock and Roll with its new show "Viva ELVIS" in Las Vegas, which premieres at the end of January.
Presley died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42 of heart problems and a cocktail of prescription drugs. He is one of the top earning dead celebrities, bringing in $55 million in 2009, according to Forbes.com.


(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)


Source: news.yahoo.com

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‘The Official Michael Jackson OPUS’ offers never before seen images of the King of Pop (photos)

On Tuesday, a 400-page book intended to be a “visual greatest hits” of the King of Pop was unveiled, according to the Los Angeles Times.


It's the only publication that's been officially sanctioned by the Jackson estate since Michael Jackson’s death in June. Prior to its release, presales hit over 20,000 copies of the 26 pound, 30 by 18 inch book.


‘The Official Michael Jackson OPUS’ not only includes never before seen images of the superstar, it also contains personal essays about the singer written by celebrities such as former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul, basketball great Shaquille O’Neal, magician David Blaine, Motown founder Berry Gordy, ‘Thriller’ director John Landis, dancer Cris Judd, and Rev. Jesse Jackson.


According to the Times, just three months before his death, “Jackson began negotiating with Kraken Opus, an imprint specializing in top-quality, small-batch, elegantly bound titles that typically cost between $2,100 and $40,000…”


The Times notes there are no images in 'The OPUS' that portray Jackson in a negative light. Jordan Sommers, executive vice president of Opus Media Group said “We wanted a tribute that’s positive and fair… He was not only a brilliant dancer-singer-fashion icon, he was a fascinating human being.”




Source: examiner.com

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Michael Jackson à cheval et en armure: une toile part pour 175.000 dollars

Une peinture représentant Michael Jackson en armure sur un cheval blanc a trouvé preneur pour 175.000 dollars lors d'Art Basel, la manifestation d'art contemporain de Miami (Floride, sud-est des Etats-Unis), a annoncé à l'AFP la galerie qui a vendu le tableau.


L'oeuvre avait été commandée par Michael Jackson en 2008 à Kehinde Wiley, un artiste travaillant à New York, mais le "roi de la pop" n'a jamais pu voir le résultat avant son décès, survenu le 25 juin.


Le tableau est baptisé "Portrait équestre de Philippe II" car il s'inspire du portrait du même nom, peint en l'honneur du roi d'Espagne par Pierre Paul Rubens (1577-1640).


On y voit un Michael Jackson, cheveux et cape au vent, bardé d'une armure en or et argent, dont la monture d'un blanc virginal se cabre légèrement. La tête du "roi de la pop" est surmontée d'une couronne de lauriers, tenue par un chérubin.


Le tableau mesure 3,51 m sur 3,10 m et a été vendu dimanche soir lors de la clôture d'Art Basel "pour 175.000 dollars (...) à un collectionneur allemand", a indiqué à l'AFP Kathy Grayson de la galerie new-yorkaise Deith Projects, sans révéler l'identité de l'acheteur.


M. Wiley a fait part, à la publication officielle d'Art Basel, de son incrédulité lorsque, l'an dernier, il a été contacté par l'entourage de Michael Jackson, qui lui a expliqué que la star souhaitait lui commander une toile. "J'ai d'abord cru à une blague", a-t-il dit.


Mais après un appel de Michael Jackson, il fut décidé que M. Wiley lui enverrait des ouvrages historiques dans lesquels la star était censée puiser l'inspiration et choisir une peinture qui servirait de modèle au peintre. Las, le "roi de la pop" est mort avant de pouvoir faire part de son choix à Kehinde Wiley qui s'est donc appuyé sur les conseils de l'entourage de Michael Jackson.


"Bien que je n'aie pas eu tous les éléments qu'il me fallait, je pense que" Michael Jackson aurait été fier du résultat, a expliqué M. Wiley à la même publication.


Source: AFP - MJJ Legacy

Preparations for Elvis’s 75th birthday underway
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If Elvis were still alive, he would turn 75 years old on January 8, 2010. So the party plans are starting with several events planned to commemorate the date, including a CD package, special concerts at Graceland in Memphis, and a Cirque du Soleil tribute show.


The Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2010, January 7-10, 2010, happens in Graceland and other venues throughout Memphis, Tennessee.


Sony Legacy will release a four-disc box set, Elvis 75-Good Rockin' Tonight, on December 8. The collection of 100 songs from the King of Rock'n'Roll's repertoire, spans genres from rhythm and blues and rock to country, pop and gospel.


With hits from "Hound Dog" and "Burnin' Love," songs from his movies, tracks from his platinum albums, and concert performances, and "A Little Less Conversation" (JXL Radio Remix Edit). The retrospective package also includes a booklet with rare photographs and a definitive essay.


A single disc edition of Elvis 75, featuring key tracks from the box set, will be released on January 5, 2010.


In addition, Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian entertainment company, will premiere a new show, Viva Elvis, in December at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, located in the MGM Mirage's CityCenter complex. It's described as an abstract biography of Presley.


The choreographer, Vincent Paterson, who has worked with Madonna, collaborated with the troupe to combine their unique contemporary circus style into a stunning visual event with Elvis music. They previously did a Beatles tribute show called Love.


One of Forbes magazine's top five post-mortem earners, Elvis's estate earned $55 million this past year.

Source: independent.co.uk

At last Elvis fans get the chance to re-live the 25th Anniversary "Elvis The Concert" performance 'live from Memphis', August 2002.

Through the magic of modern technology, Elvis is reunited with his original TCB Band, back-up singers and musical director for a unique concert special.



"Elvis Lives"? - Well, enough to give you goose-bumps!



At last Elvis fans get the chance to re-live the 25th Anniversary "Elvis The Concert" performance. This has been kicking around on bootleg, filmed by an audience member, for a long time but it was very poor quality & lacked any professionalism that this DVD brings.


To be honest, if a DVD can give me goose-bumps of excitement & anticipation within the first minute what more need I add?


Even before Elvis majestically appears, walking 'on-stage' as if he has never left us, there is the thrill of the Concert Hall darkness & the Black Limousine slowly crawling through the crowd towards the stage.
OK, so I admit that I was at this very concert, but with the impressive Surround-Sound (a real key aspect of this DVD) and clever editing, the producers have created a fabulous atmosphere.


It is all so cleverly edited, with Elvis glancing over to look at the musicians nowadays. There is very clever use of Glen D Hardin at the piano looking down as he follows Elvis' very performance on his TV monitor - and you'd swear that Elvis really was there.


It's like a magician's sleight-of-hand in keeping the suspension of disbelief. And it does work very well, mixing cameras in the crowd with the interaction on stage along with the genuine footage of Elvis.


Of course I do have a few grumbles. There are Band interruptions between the songs when then look back & talk about the "surrealness" of the Concert experience - while at the same time actually destroying that moment of surrealness for the viewer!
And I can't tell you HOW ANNOYING it is when the band interrupts the songs themselves. Unbelievably, and for no reason, they butt in to the middle of 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' (Yes, the TTWII unreleased sit-down version!), 'Johnny B. Goode', hell, even 'Suspicious Minds'!


But, while hardly forgivable, I will overlook these aberrations since pacing of the DVD/Concert is fabulous and the interaction between Elvis and the Band is fantastic. It is 90 minutes of heaven with Elvis pumping out all your favourite songs.


If you’ve seen ‘Elvis In Concert’ then you know all the tracks. However there are exciting highlights are the new addition of the astounding Gospel numbers, 'How Great Thou Art' combined with 'If I Can Dream' that feature The Jordanaires plus Millie Kirkham, The Imperials, The Stamps & The Sweet Inspirations. It is an absolute stunner.
And let's not forget the pure emotion of 'American Trilogy' being performed right there in Memphis.


The entire band looks like they are having great fun, although you know that they must be playing for their lives. They aren’t that young any more & Elvis isn't going to slow down!
James Burton glows in his fabulous red waistcoat, Glen Hardin has a wonderful smile, Ronnie Tutt and Jerry Scheff are as solid as ever, while Myrna Smith looks the same age as she did in the original 'Aloha.'
And look at those Sweet Inspirations get up and dance!


Unfortunately EPE do not own the rights to 'That's The Way It Is' so there is a noticeable drop in vision quality (a sort of haziness) when those images are used. You cannot expect the TTWII Special Edition DVD quality. However having watched it several times you do become lost in the moment and it's easy to ignore. Hell, when they are pumping out 'Steamroller' and 'Polk Salad' in thumping surround-sound you feel that you are there!


And what a glorious vocal Elvis produces on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water’. As Ronnie Tutt explains, in the Bonus Segment, with Elvis' original vocal isolated and using all the new audio equipment they can achieve more nowadays, with a greater dynamic sound, than when it was first performed. (Remember that in 1969 Elvis & the Band had to use The Internationals built-in PA speakers for amplification!)


The 30 minute Bonus Segment is also a worthy addition. It features The Imperials Joe Mosheo, Joe Guercio, Ronnie Tutt and Gordon Stoker all reminiscing about what it was like working with Elvis originally and their take on this new concert experience.
Joe Guercio notes (as we expected) that The Las Vegas Dinner Shows were "A 'yawning concert' with people eating steak and clinking glasses. The Midnight Shows were much more more focussed."
Ronnie Tutt explains more about how they produced the new show, as well as some nice asides about Elvis' Karate training. There is also a great moment from Gordon Stoker when he remarks, "We look good for old people!"


More EIN Technical Notes:
- Elvis' original vocal track has to be fed through a "gated switch" so as to eliminate the background sound of the original band playing coming back through his microphone when he is not singing. On a good Hi-Fi this is at times noticeable as Elvis' vocal track cuts in & out. It is very obvious on ‘The Introductions’ for instance when there is no other extraneous noise. I have never observed this at the Concert Event itself but that is because you are surrounded by 1000s of noisy fans. You may begin to notice this at other times during the DVD.


- At the genuine "25th Anniversary Concert" Act 1 focused on the 50s’ & 60s’ TV and Film footage of Elvis and also included the wonderful 'Gospel segment'. Unfortunately technical issues like early TV quality, the lack of separate Elvis Vocal track, as well as the budgetary limitation of EPE owning no rights to the Elvis movies means that the majority of the original Act 1 is missing from this DVD. Luckily for us, the highlight of the Gospel segment has been included.


If you were at the 25th Anniversary 'Elvis The Concert', or want to re-live the experience of seeing any of these fabulous events, you have to buy this DVD, it is sensational.


Verdict: If you succumb to the moment, then the wonderful mixture of Multi-Screen editing and band interaction makes this DVD technically more impressive than being at the Concert itself, especially if you have a surround-sound system. The track selection and editing is extremely clever and at times it is hard to believe that Elvis isn't really there. Any DVD that can give me immediate goose-bumps has to get a high recommendation. ELVIS LIVES, yes indeed.


DVD reviewed by Piers Beagley for EIN, October 2006.


Copyright Elvis Information Network 2006.

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Here Come The Stars


This is the cover of the upcoming Straight Arrow CD Here Come The Stars, containing the Dinner Show in Las Vegas on December 4, 1976.


From the press-release:

The next release from Straight Arrow (SA 2009-14-02), will be the Las Vegas December 4th, 1976 Dinner show. Together with Opening night (released as "LAST VEGAS OPENING NIGHT", SA 2009-12A/B-02) it is the strongest concert of Elvis's last Las Vegas season, containing excellent performances of "Tryin' To Get To You", "America", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Hurt" and "How Great Thou Art". An absolute highlight is a mesmerizing recitation of "What Now My Love".
This recording was previously released in 1995 on the hard-to-find CD "Love Letters From Nevada". Now the tape was restored using today's advanced technology, and the sound quality is excellent – really remarkable for an off-line source. The bonus tracks were added from an independent original tape of the same show, recorded using a cassette recorder equipped with two microphones. This alternate source, though inferior, does exhibit noticeable channel separation and natural ambience. 
Just like all previous releases from this label, this new CD will come in a deluxe package with a 16-page booklet, containing a collection of photographs taken between December 3 - 7, 1976 and informative liner notes as written by a lucky fan WHO WAS THERE. This CD is set for release on December 15.




Tracklisting


01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04Love Me - 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. It's Now Or Never - 09. Tryin' To Get To You - 10. Blue Suede Shoes - 11. Fever - 12. America The Beautiful - 13. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 14. What Now My Love (recitation) - 15. Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians - 16. Early Morning Rain (John Wilkinson) - 17. What'd I Say (James Burton) - 18. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 19. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - 20. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 21. Electric Piano, Clavinet Solo (David Briggs) - 22. Love Letters - 23. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 24. School Day (reprise) (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 25. Introductions by Elvis of celebrities, family - 26. Hurt - 27. Hound Dog - 28. How Great Thou Art - 29. Can't Help Falling In Love - 30. Closing Vamp.


Source: elvisnews.com