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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

 

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ turns silver

At least in the Philippines, there seems to be a resurgence of interest in Michael Jackson. For one, dancer Jojo Alejar, famous in the 80s for perfectly emulating Jackson’s “moonwalk” dance moves, is back in the limelight with his popular late-night program Sobrang Good Nite Show with Jojo A. In January, Cebu’s dancing inmates who had become an overnight YouTube sensation with their synchronized performance of Jackson’s “Thriller,” caught the attention of the national media when they almost made it to the city’s annual Sinulog Festival. Call it coincidence, but the timing was perfect because the year 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s  Thriller, still considered the world’s biggest-selling album of all time.

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O T H E R   R E P O R T S

 

It’s confirmed: America’s pop princess Mandy Moore will perform in a special show at the Eastwood City on March 12.  Her visit once more confirms that Manila is a preferred performance destination of popular foreign artists.

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They say some songs are timeless. The reason why revivals are a constant fixture in any music industry.

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Japanese art is known worldwide for its color, detail, uniqueness and precision. Be it in the fields of visual or performing arts, the audience is almost always left awed and inspired by the works of Japanese artists.

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SOUNDS GREAT

Alpha Music releases The Best of Dolphy and Panchito, which easily sets it apart from other novelty albums with its witty, no-nonsense comedy.

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