https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52 Research Portfolio en-us 2020-02-07 12:32:05 UTC 2025-03-30 19:15:27 UTC hello@padlet.com 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/451246190 Born August 29th 1958 in Gary, Indiana 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson]]> 2020-02-27 08:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/451246190 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/451247730 'I want you back' was the first Jackson 5 song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. When Michael was just 12 years of age. 

In the video performance you can denote that Michael (although the youngest) is at the forefront of the group and becomes a different person as soon as he opens his mouth, (as most people have analysed when watching Michael perform as a young child).]]> 2020-02-27 08:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/451247730 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452376290 The Jackson 5 song 'I want you back' hit number one on the 31st of January  1970. Linked below is the Billboard website in which states the song hit peak position on this date in time and it was in the charts for 19 weeks. This song was 1 of 4 number one hits the Jackson 5 accomplished.

As a group they had 23 top 40 and on his own Michael got 25 more in the top 40 throughout their careers. ]]> 2020-02-29 12:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452376290 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452379391 The Jackson family were interviewed by Day1one about Michael and the Jackson 5. Discussed is their life and how they grew up as children in the spotlight. They mention how they used to stay in hotels and how family light out of the spotlight in which Joe Jackson had an affair and had another child. 


At the time of this interview (2011) many of the children were not present and there were rumours of Joe Jackson beating the children. Mentioning a 'spanking' if they were misbehaved. The eldest taking most of the beatings. Many of the children when interviewed discuss the hardships and the strict childhood they experienced, however, upon reflection they thank their father for what he ended up with. This short documentary on YouTube is often brushing over the fact that their father beat the children aggressively by stating using brief terms when referencing the daughter's comments 'recently she has been stating some harsh claims against her father'. ]]> 2020-02-29 12:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452379391 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452383826 In this article is written in the New Yorker; by Carvell Wallace (2015), Michael Jackson is written about in the eyes of living two lives. The article mentions Michael Jackson's first time on national television at the age of 11 years old performing 'Who's Loving You' on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.

Quoting, "One is a child—a smart kid, to be sure, and cute, but not more special than any other child. He is subject to the same laws of life—pain, age, confusion, fear—as we all are. The other being seems to be a spirit of sorts, one who knows only the truest expression of human feeling". From this quote alone, we can denote that Michael Jackson has led two very separate lives from when he was a young child thrown into the celebrity lifestyle until his death in 2009. 

Over the course of these articles it is often stated how Michael never had a childhood due to being in the limelight from the age of 11; therefore, his childlike mannerisms and behaviour as he got older and his mental stability decreased could all have a connection.

As Shingler (2012, p.121) states , “stars possess several identities and sever different kinds of identity, determined by the various aspects of their character and the various characters that they play” in which is ever relevant to Michael Jackson and the way he portrayed himself throughout his life. ]]> 2020-02-29 13:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452383826 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452384398 2020-02-29 13:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452384398 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452400005 Below, is a news broadcast in 1980 when Michael was 21 and The Jackson 5 were in their prime, as stated; they were "writing and producing music that fits any radio playlist, from contemporary to disco". This news broadcast includes interviews with Marlon Jackson and Michael himself on how they came to this fame from their childhood and the sacrifices made by their parents. Their parents include discussions about how the musical equipment was expensive with one person working in a 9 person family dynamic. 

From research we are able to denote that there was more of a focus in the media specifically on Michael himself than the Jackson 5 - this was the lead to his single career as mentioned in this broadcast. 

Micheal talks about him as an animal in a cage and this interview really focuses on Michael discussing how he is the most comfortable on the stage. ]]> 2020-02-29 15:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452400005 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452403489 Even to this day (2018) there are articles being written and time invested into the early life of Micael Jackson and the Jackson 5. How they came into fame and the supposed gruelling childhood that made them who they are. 

The magazine article proceeds to state how many of children grew up and how the band became to be the Jackson 5 with Michael at the forefront due his professional-ability. Mentioned is the fact that the children have mentioned in interviews etc. that Michael and the eldest Marlon were used to the beatings more often due to the added pressure and success.

]]> 2020-02-29 15:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452403489 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452869669 The Jackson 5 were Michael's route to single success and a massive part of his career; spending his whole childhood in the limelight. 

Below is a link to the webpage that is dedicated to the Jackson 5. Presented in a timeline format the reader can denote how the Jackson 5 evolved throughout time and the artists and people to guided them through to success. 

The webpage features images of the Jackson 5 to enable the reader to denote visually how they grew up in the spotlight evolving alongside their music; and how Michael himself gradually became the centre of the world's attention. 

This particular reference to Michael's life is a dedication to the Jackson 5; hence how it represents positive image of Michael and his career from a the very beginning even though later in his life he mentioned that his childhood wasn't as perfect as it seemed.

In this specific 1969 page it references the several dates throughout the year that were prominent such as "The Jackson 5’s first Motown album, ‘Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5’ (LP) produced by Bobby Taylor, is released".]]> 2020-03-02 11:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452869669 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452884272 The Guardian article in which we have a personal account from someone that interviewed Michael in 1980 when he was just 21 and leading up to his single career. The interviewer (John Pidgeon) states how he felt that Michael liked to create a barrier between himself and the rest of the world by using his sister (Janet, aged 13 at the time of the interview) to ask him the questions and with the use of masks and sunglasses that he often wore when in public. 

Michael had then been in the spotlight of the media and music industry for 10 years and was beginning to create his own music. However, as this article states, the world could already see the demise of Michael before they even knew it. 
Stating "Jackson's mollycoddled existence must have isolated him from a multitude of essential feelings". 

Instead of focusing on Michael's career success' this article tends to come back to Michael's personality and his mannerisms; his personal life and personality. This tends to be a theme in articles that are written about Michael since his death and the rumours around him in 2020. Contrasting to this articles and press coverage of whilst he was alive in which often focused on his success' or mistakes made and wild behaviours. ]]> 2020-03-02 11:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452884272 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452890459 Michael transitioned from being a young boy in a band with his brothers to being 21 in 1979 he created 'Off the Wall' in which gave him his rights as a solo artist in the eyes of the audience. He was stating he was ready to record and perform his own music and career after working on 'Destiny with the Jackson 5.  

By 1983 he had released his first and most successful single album "Thriller" (as stated in the Guardian article).

After their final go at staying in the Jackson 5 and releasing 'State of Shock' with McJagger, both Marlon and Michael left the Jackson 5 and went on to have solo careers (although Marlon's unsuccessful). 

This article written by Steve Huey is on an All Music webpage in which has articles written about many artists over time by many authors. The article is factual and allows for the reader to gain insight on the timeline of success and failures in which led to Michael's official departure of the Jackson 5 in 1984 after the 1983 release and success of 'Thriller'. ]]> 2020-03-02 12:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/452890459 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453534438 2020-03-03 11:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453534438 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453535655 2020-03-03 11:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453535655 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453538772 Releasing his first 'make or break' album 'Off the Wall' was Michael's first step to becoming a solo artist. 

Below, is an "oral history" on how Michael's new image was formed; with help from Mike Salisbury and Stephen Harvey. In which describe how they created the new image for the artist. 

However, this article was written in 2017 and is a historical account of how Michael rebranded himself therefore not a personal account at the time. Putting into question whether this article really gives us an insight into the rebranding of the solo career that led Michael Jackson into the 80s and 90s.]]> 2020-03-03 11:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453538772 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453548959 "Michael Jackson and His World"

Just from the magazine cover the audience are able to denote that in April of 1980 the world (not only the music world) really was all about Michael and his lifestyle. ]]> 2020-03-03 11:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453548959 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453550495 This same magazine that was being sold in 1980 is now for sale on Ebay for £51 as memorabilia of Michael Jackson and Price. ]]> 2020-03-03 11:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453550495 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453559184 "In academic terms, the term celebrity is used to define a person whose name, image, lifestyle, and opinions carry cultural and economic worth, and who are first and foremost idealised popular media constructions”
Redmond, S.., (2014) Celebrity and the media. MacMilan International Higher Education. p.5.]]> 2020-03-03 12:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453559184 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453560967 Michael has now in the eyes of the public reached a level of celebrity status in which he has earned; with number ones all across the billboard 100 Michael would classify for the "Achieved celebrity type" in the eyes of Redmond.

Stating that the achieved celebrity “derives from the perceived accomplishments of the individual in open competition…which would include film stars, pop stars, sports stars, leading artists, inventors, elite scientists, and grand philanthropists".
Redmond, S.., (2014) Celebrity and the media. MacMilan International Higher Education. p.6.]]> 2020-03-03 12:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453560967 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453562601 "The accidental celebrity" (Redmond, p.6)

Michael Jackson was brought into the Jackson 5 (a family band) at the young age of 11. Little did anyone know the success that the band would achieve over the years and the talent that young Michael had on stage. Many theorists have stated how Michael 'changed' from a shy little boy to a performer once on the stage. However, with this came the lack of childhood and choice in Michael's life as he was thrown into the spotlight of the media and public.


]]> 2020-03-03 12:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453562601 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453570144 The shift from the articles about Michael in his prime to his later life are unfathomable. In the early years Michael was represented as one of the biggest and best stars of all time. 

Whereas in the modern era (early 2000's) reports on Michael shifted to gossip columns and harsh articles all about his personal life more than this career.

Below is an example of a magazine (tabloid) front page from 2010 on Michael Jackson and his children even after his death in 2009.]]> 2020-03-03 12:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453570144 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453571109 “Photographs of Hollywood star homes and snippets of gossip featured alongside news of the latest film releases” (p.129)

These are common and have been common since the 1950s with Hollywood stars.
Shingler, M., (2012) Star Studies: A critical guide. Palgrave MacMilan. p.129.]]> 2020-03-03 12:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453571109 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453593792 Michael's interview with Jet, about his new album 'Bad' after four years of no music being released.

Michael states that it is like nothing he has really produced or written before. 

The interview reveals the more personal side of Michael (he did few interviews during his single career) and how sometimes he would like to 'hide away' from all the fame. Discussed is even how sometimes it hurts when Jackson sees the crazy stories written about him. This interview is more based in his personal life than his career; even though there are references to his songs; it is the stories behind his songs that are discussed. ]]> 2020-03-03 13:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453593792 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453602066 2020-03-03 13:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/453602066 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/455733644 This is one of Michael's few appearances on a red carpet  towards the final few years of his life in which his is being shouted at by journalists to answer questions. You are also able to denote in the background fans screaming for him just as they were back in the 80s.

Michael's appearance is frail and he is once again hiding behind the sunglasses in which many said gave him the boundary between him and the outside world. 

This was one of his first appearances after he was acquitted of the sexual assault charges.]]> 2020-03-06 13:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/455733644 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456204014 Many articles I have come across are written after the death of Michael Jackson almost as if he is still alive. Michael's persona as a celebrity is still as strong as ever in the media and press. Articles are still being written about him and his career. But they are also more personal and reflective of his life and analyse his mentality when he was in his prime during the 80s and 90s. Hyperlinked is a Forbes article that was written recently after interviewing Michael's bodyguard who discusses what Michael was like behind the curtain; his personal life in which he often did not show to the public and press. 

the article discusses topics such as how Michael would love to read non-fiction books and find out about philosophers to apply it to his life. 

Also quoted is "He was intelligent and clever man who was thrown in there at five years old. He was ruthless and he had the business side from his father."
Connecting his private life with his professional, this is emphasising the fact that Michael although not necessarily mentally stable he was business minded like his father. ]]> 2020-03-07 11:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456204014 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456206136 2020-03-07 11:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456206136 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456206270 Throughout his career the audience are able to denote Michael's change in appearance. One of the initial changes denoted was his hair. From the 70's and the large afro in which he was known for to the late 80's in which (as seen below) his hair becomes long and there is a specific piece falling in front of his face.

During an advertisement deal with Pepsi Michael suffered third degree burns on his head which contributed to his hair loss that he has discussed. 

During his time in the spotlight Michael received much speculation about whether he wore wigs or not. Especially after the third degree burns and his hair growing so long; there were questions. The article states at the end that 'Michael as never truly happy with himself' which in first is a large assumption to make after his death when he has no way of disputing this. Although he changed his appearance many times and dramatically throughout his career one could analyse this is just an extension of the masks and sunglasses he used to wear to bridge a gap between him and the public. ]]> 2020-03-07 11:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456206270 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456208732 Here is one of Michael's appearances on at the Grammy's in 1984. 

We are able to denote Michael is in him prime career moves in the sequin jacket that is embellished all over to the large glitzy sunglasses in which he chose to wear throughout his later career. ]]> 2020-03-07 11:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456208732 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456209811 Moving on to Michael in the 90s and his career started of with the release of the album 'Dangerous'.

In August 2016 Pitchfork reviewed Michael's album 'Dangerous'.

Throughout this review of the album, overall they chose to give it an 8.6 out of 10, which considerably is pretty high.

The first sentence the reader comes across says it all: "At the time of Dangerous, Michael Jackson's universal popularity was on par with pizza and the polio vaccine. It was the last time that Michael Jackson was Michael Jackson". 

He was in his prime when this album was released. From then on it was a downward spiral for Michael's personal life but upwards for his professional. 

Within this album was the song 'Black or White' in which spent seven weeks at number one in the Billboard top 100. 

Although this is meant to be a review of the album 'Dangerous' this article seems to be more of a review of his life and the author seems to be sidetracked by Michael's personal state of mind in which is a common theme in reviews and articles about Michael after his death. ]]> 2020-03-07 11:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456209811 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456212737
Skipping to 18:30 in this interview, discussed is the colour change of Michael Jackson's skin tone and his personal opinion and feelings towards the stories written about him.

He states that is he proud of his African American heritage and that he has a skin condition and uses makeup to cover it. Then moves on to discuss his plastic surgery and why as a celebrity he is more interested in an artist or celebrity's work instead of personal life and as a member of the audience we are able to denote that Michael doesn't want to talk about his appearance and his personal life. He is projecting on other celebrities and how much plastic surgery they have had.]]> 2020-03-07 12:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456212737 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456250453 2020-03-07 15:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456250453 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456252244 During the mid-90s Michael was accused of molesting a child in his 'Neverland' theme park. 

There were court cases (1993) and the trail came to the verdict that Michael was indeed innocent of the charges against him. However, these charges and accusations sent the press wild and once an accusation of this nature has been exposed to the general public it tends to stick with an artist persona and how people view them as a person, not effecting their professional career as much; but their personal lives and family.

Attached is a news article that was written in 2004 (when which Michael was still alive) about the 1993 case in which he was accused; the new facts that had come to light. The news article was released by NBC an trusted American news agent that often (supposedly) remains unbiased). 

The article involves an interview with a man named 'Rizzo' in which was involved at looking into the evidence of the case in 1993. 

The article talks the reader through (step by step) what happened from his perspective of the evidence during the trial in 1993. It is from the personal perspective of 'Rizzo', however, it is based in factual comments and is less like other 'gossip' columns of the time that were written about Michael and the case.]]> 2020-03-07 15:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456252244 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456256477 Although during these period of accusations towards Michael and court cases; his career really didn't take a hit as his songs continued to make the charts and in later years (2000) Billboard 100 named three of his songs the best of all time. ]]> 2020-03-07 16:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456256477 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456258991 Michael wrote an autobiography about his life revealing personal details about his life in the limelight from a young age. 

A lot of which he refers to during his interview with Oprah stating 'go read my book' to answer some of the pressing questions she was presenting him with about his past.]]> 2020-03-07 16:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456258991 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456263011 In the book Michael (or someone else) writes about his business, but also the beatings he took as a child when in the Jackson 5. 

In a later statement Jackson apologised to his father lovingly but still admitted that these beatings did indeed take place ]]> 2020-03-07 16:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456263011 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456263873 A year after the accusations were confirmed untrue, Michael married and proceeded to have three children out of his three year marriage with Debbie Rowe. ]]> 2020-03-07 16:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456263873 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456425696 The boy was paid a sum of over $15 million during the court case. 

The case and Michael were acquitted. ]]> 2020-03-08 11:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456425696 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456426317 The album in which included songs such as; 'Billie Jean' and 'The Way You Make Me Feel'.

Being released a year after the trial and accusations of Michael molestation and how successful this album was; shows how the accusations towards Michael were being brushed over and ignored by conglomerates (Sony) investing in him and his music. However, whether the public and audience were still behind him were in question.

Below is a website in which states the details about the album; including, the track list and the genre of music et.

The website also states the fact that the album sol 40 million copies worldwide which made it less successful than 'Dangerous'; hence the beginning of the downfall of Michael Jackson.]]> 2020-03-08 11:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456426317 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456428829 This album is one of Michael's worst selling albums that was slammed by critics and did not sell well. 

Invincible was his last album he released before his death in 2009 and the slow mental decline in his mental health (as portrayed in the media and gossip columns throughout his later years). 

On this webpage 'AllMusic' as I have used previously when discussing the Jackson 5; immediately the reader can denote there is an article review written by Stephan Thomas Erelwine; in which from the get go the reader is able to infer it is not a positive review of the album. 

Throughout this specific review that you first come across; it states that, in reality, this album was really just wishful thinking in Michael being 'Invincible' as he had not had a hit in over 10 years by this point and the demise of (not only Michael as a persona in the media) Michael's career.

]]> 2020-03-08 11:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456428829 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456445624 This article (MTV, Eric Dizien) was written in 2009 after the death of the star; therefore, when reading the audience can connote that it is a reflective article that is looking at Michael later life and the trials and tribunes he went through. 

Again, within the first paragraph of reading the reader is able to denote that the article talks about his child molestation and financial troubles that 'conspired to weaken the singer's commercial prospects'. That of which they did and we are able to see the downward spiral of his professional and public career that happened in the eyes of the press.

]]> 2020-03-08 13:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/456445624 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457509268 2020-03-10 12:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457509268 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457509773 2020-03-10 12:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457509773 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457607626 Here is the speech by Michael at the 2002 American awards show in which he thanking a large list of people after being introduced.

Here even after his worst album release and his sexual molestation allegations; Michael has still be awarded artist of the century and is a respected artist. 

Hence, although he was getting slammed in the media about his personal life his professional persona and his music (more than anything) were still thriving, which is highly contradictory.]]> 2020-03-10 14:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457607626 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457628385 2020-03-10 14:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457628385 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457629061 2020-03-10 14:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457629061 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457644657 Famous images released by many magazines at the time in which show Michael endangering his son by holding him off a balcony so fans can see the child.]]> 2020-03-10 14:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457644657 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457752576 This image is known to all to this day. It represents how Michael gradually was losing his star image as one of the all time greats due to the press and gossip magazines and also there were speculations over drug use at this point in his life. 

The image of him putting his own child's life in danger caused many questions that continued throughout the rest of his life.]]> 2020-03-10 16:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457752576 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457761457 When it comes to Michael's later life, his personal life over rules his professional success'; for example, the trial of 2003 in which he was accused of several accounts of sexual assault on Gavin Arvizo.]]> 2020-03-10 16:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457761457 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457764877 Throughout the article it states that Michael walked clear of charges that could have put him in jail for 20 years. 

There is also mention of his declining career in which was key factor and theme in the press at the time of this court case. As in this it states his career had been in decline for the past decade.

The article also mentions how the jury states that they denoted and heard two extremely different sides of Michael as a persona in the celebrity life. The side of the successful child star in the Jackson 5 and also the star that 'lures' children to his Neverland theme park. 

This is a connection to the articled in which states that the world often always saw Jackson as having two personalities and sides; often of which he tried to hide behind the sunglasses, masks and in the end, plastic surgery. Gradually we see Michael creating a boundary between these two characters he has always had. Bringing the difference between the professional and personal life a celebrity has to new means. ]]> 2020-03-10 16:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457764877 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457794382 This was a British documentary that was filmed before the accusations of sexual abuse.

In the documentary Michael states that he did have relations and shared beds with young children when they were staying at Neverland.

This then led to the later years of his life being surrounded with feelings that he liked young children too much and questioning him as a person not just an artist.

The documentary really focuses in (at 12 minutes) on the fact that Jackson himself is really just gone back to being a child mentally. The audience can denote that he is climbing a tree and he prefers climbing trees and balloon fights to anything else. Discussed is the fact that Michael has been in the spotlight since the age of six years old. He really never had a childhood himself. 

This documentary is extremely contradictory to how he was being perceived in the real world at the time of this documentary's release with the public seeing him as a child molester. It is also extremely in contradiction to the most recent documentary that has been filmed in 2018 after his death in which is heavily based around the accusations of child abuse. This documentary however, has been criticised due to the fact Michael is not alive to defend himself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z34BKlCr9o]]> 2020-03-10 17:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457794382 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457835680 Below is the trailer to the documentary in which involves several interviews and accounts of men (who were children at the time) who are accused Michael of child molesation.

Although an in depth documentary about Michael's life and the mental tribunes that he went through; a lot of this documentary is interview based and from personal accounts in which it is his word against Michael's. However, because this was filmed after rush death Michael cannot defend himself; therefore it lacks clarity and justification. Therefore, all the accounts cannot be held as completely true. 

This documentary bough Michael and his life back into the public eye even after his death. There are still reports and articles being written about the artist to this day; over ten years after his death. ]]> 2020-03-10 18:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457835680 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457836924 2020-03-10 18:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457836924 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457855612 Tweets surrounding the death of Michael Jackson were fast paced and constant, to the extent in which is caused a temporary shut down of the site. 

Although this article is from a tabloid newspaper, it is stating at the time of his death in 2009, the website Twitter, had to be temporarily shut down. There is a timeline of Jackson's death which makes it easier for readers to comprehend how the website went down down. Tabloids often make reading easier for their audiences to generate a larger scope.]]> 2020-03-10 18:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457855612 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457872189 After the drama of the accusations of child molestation Michael then had issues with his finances that were leaked to the public and his private world came crashing down into the public eye and the public sphere.]]> 2020-03-10 18:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457872189 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457874107 Sanderson and Cheong conducted research on the basis of the reaction to Michael's death on Twitter.

In which they state that the use of social media increased the emotion of grief for the fans due to them all collectively coming together and communicating. "Creating content that memorialises a celebrity" (p.338).

Sanderson J, Hope Cheong P. Tweeting prayers and communicating grief over Michael Jackson online. Bulletin of science, technology & society. 2010 Oct;30(5), p.338.]]> 2020-03-10 18:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/457874107 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/458505395 This article written in 2006 at the time of Michael's financial demise. In which the article is stating 'What happened to the fortune Michael Jackson made?'. 

Throughout this newspaper report there are quotes from Michael's financial advisor in which he states that Michael never really had any idea about money or the value of it due to people working everything out for him his whole life. Therefore, when his professional career started to plateau but his spending stay at a high; money eventually ran out for the star.

This article includes specific numbers in Michael's spendings on his architecture of his house and the recent lawsuits in which he had to pay off at the time. With the use of facts and figures, this makes the article feel accurate and believable. The article is not bias towards or against Michael as an artist or a person but is essentially giving the facts that inform the reader on his current financial status of the time.]]> 2020-03-11 16:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/458505395 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459042243 This was Michael's last appearance on a cover or in an interview of any kind before his death in 2009 and how he ended up becoming what some might call a 'recluse' in his last year of life, staying out of the limelight. 

He is on the cover of the African-American magazine celebrating 25 years of his album 'Thriller'.

In this interview (after years of silence) his discusses how he has been in the studio, but did not classify new albums. This article is very mundane and is factual about Michael; there is little about his personal life and opinions; more simply about the fact that he has even made an appearance at all. ]]> 2020-03-12 11:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459042243 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459048665 Below is an article from the time of his death by The Guardian newspaper that was released the day after his death. 

The article initially is stating the circumstances of his death but it then goes on to discuss Michael's achievements and his contributions to the music industry over the years.

They do mention how in his later years he then became more recluse into himself after the two accusations of child molesation. Overall, the article is looking back at Michael's life in a light-hearted manner.]]> 2020-03-12 11:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459048665 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459070037 Michael's legacy is being put under question after the recent documentary. This documentary has  had more of an impact on the legacy of Michael Jackson than the trials themselves in 2004. 

This could be due to the fact that social media (specifically Twitter) has had more of an insert and opinion than at the time of the accusation. Also, the fact that Michael isn't alive to argue the points shows for more people coming forward and having opinions on Michael as a person when they knew him. People are able to say what they want without Michael actually knowing. ]]> 2020-03-12 12:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459070037 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459091972 Even to this day when searching 'Michael Jackson' there are articles from '1 day ago' in which are discussing Michael's music and from people in which he worked with in the past.]]> 2020-03-12 12:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/459091972 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/460592634 In the music video of 'Black or White' , "Michael Jackson morphs into a black panther, and then returns to the human figure, howling and dancing in violent rage" (Erni, 2009, p.162). He is denoted by the audience throughout his career as a star who is a transient persona much like David Bowie. Michael was extremely expressive throughout his clothing and performances.

Erni, J.N., (1998) Queer figurations in the media: Critical reflections on the Michael Jackson sex scandal. Critical Studies in Media Communication, 15(2), p.162.]]> 2020-03-14 14:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/460592634 201239897 https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/460602355 "Not surprisingly the solicitous reminiscences overlooked and in effect purified his dubious private life, including his reported payment of 20 million dollars to settle out of court allegations of child molestation" (Hollander, 2010, p.147).

Most reports after his death are reminiscent and look back at how successful he was. Until the recent documentary 'Leaving Neverland'.]]> 2020-03-14 14:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201239897/vmjquu90je52/wish/460602355