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Jackson doc faces hearing on manslaughter charge Updated: Jan 4, 2011 - 7:12AM LOS ANGELES -Prosecutors are set to unveil their case against the man hired to look after Michael Jackson's health during rehearsals for his comeback tour as a judge determines whether the doctor should stand trial in the superstar's death. Jackson's family and fans are expected to attend the hearing, which begins Tuesday with testimony from police, a coroner and medical experts about their search to find what killed Jackson and whether Dr. Conrad Murray was responsible. In spite of an autopsy report attributing his death to acute intoxication of a powerful anesthetic complicated by other sedatives, the circumstances of Jackson's death are mysterious. Prosecutors have suggested that Murray's lawyers will blame Jackson, claiming he may have injected himself with the fatal dose of propofol. But that issue is unlikely to arise until trial. The guardians of Jackson's legacy will be watching as the hearing focuses on the star's drug use. Executors of his estate have spent the last year and a half since his death burnishing Jackson's musical reputation, intensifying memories of his star power with the release of a movie, "This Is It," and an album, "Michael," featuring music he left behind. The court proceedings, which are likely to lead to a lengthy trial, could open doors they would rather keep closed. For Murray, the court case is the continuation of a nightmare. His dream job as Jackson's $150,000-a-month personal physician died along with Jackson on June 25, 2009, and, to make it worse, he stands accused of involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors have scheduled 30 witnesses to testify at the preliminary hearing before Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor. Murray, 57, was hired to help Jackson prepare and to accompany him on his European comeback tour, entitled "This is It." But Jackson died between rehearsals, and Murray is accused of gross negligence when he administered propofol, which Jackson demanded to get to sleep. The Houston cardiologist, who also has a clinic in Las Vegas, could face not only a prison sentence of up to four years, but the revocation of his medical license if he is convicted. Murray has pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer has said that nothing he did should have harmed Jackson. An autopsy report found Jackson died from an overdose of propofol. In a statement to police, Murray acknowledged giving Jackson the drug and other sedatives to help him sleep, then briefly leaving the star's bedside. Cellular phone records show Murray made at least three personal calls around the time Jackson was stricken. His lawyers claim the amount he administered could not have killed the superstar. That remains one of the key mysteries to be unraveled.

This was my jam when I was 12...lol. The whole T.E.V.I.N. album was huge to me (and still is). TEVIN CAMPBELL - Lil' Brother T.E.V.I.N. (1991) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elrjCLIuzpg

I've been waiting for this. Thanx!

I love that classic Hip-Hop is getting spins overseas and that it's catching the same flack it did back in the late 80's and early 90's....lol. ----------------------------------------------------------- Hungary's media board upset by Ice-T songs Updated: Jan 2, 2011 - 11:35AM AP BUDAPEST, Hungary -Hungary's media authority says it is investigating a radio station for playing Ice-T songs with explicit lyrics, an announcement that got an enthusiastic response from the hip-hop star and actor. The Ice-T songs "Warning" and "It's On" played in September of last year should have been broadcast only after 9 p.m., the National Media and Infocommications Authority said in a statement posted on its Web site Saturday. Tilos Radio argued that since the lyrics are in English and the station has very few young listeners, the songs did not have an "adverse affect on the moral development" of children under 16. Ice-T, known for his controversial "Cop Killer" track and as a star of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," welcomed the dispute, posting "I love it! The world still fears me. hahaha!" on Twitter. The announcement comes as Hungary is under scrutiny for a contentious new media law that sparked an international outcry over press freedom, though Hungarian authorities said their investigation is based on a 1996 law regulating radio and television. The new law, which took effect Saturday, greatly expands the state's power to monitor and penalize private news outlets on broadly defined grounds. Media watchdogs and several European countries, including heavyweight Germany, have criticized it. Since winning a two-thirds parliamentary majority in April elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party has modified the Constitution several times to fit its political aims and taken numerous measures — including limiting the powers of the country's top court and naming party loyalists to key watchdog positions for extraordinarily long terms. All three of Hungary's opposition parties said they would ask the Constitutional Court to review the media law.

Yeah, the are really paving the way for her to have every outlet to be successful in the business. If music and entertainment stays her passion, she's got it made. Get it, girl.

The album has been growing on me. But that's only because I'm now looking at each song individually and appreciating it for what it is. Some of the songs are great. Some of them are just to tweeked to have the true substance of what MJ would have wanted. It's certinaly better than most of the watered-down R-N-B dance pop that running radio at the moment.

Happy New Year!!! One thing is for sure, in the beginning of 2010, I would have NEVER guessed I'd be where I was at the end of the year. That's all more the reason 2 get focused on 2011. Wishing positivity and blessings 2 everyone.

I think a family remake of "Parent's Just Don't Understand" could be hilarious. I'm instantly thinking of their commercial for the BET Awards. On thing is for sure, there's no way it could be as disappointing as Jazzy's remake of "Brand New Funk." That being said, Jazzy NEEDS 2 scratch on the track. Everyone is giving the family flack. I think that's ridiculous. They are allowing their kids 2 chase their dreams. They have the resources to help that happen and their kids have the talent to do so. Quit hating on KIDS...it's embarrassing 2 the board.

This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. At least Teddy Riley is being real about it. I like the album but it's hard to swallow at times for this very reason. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael Jackson Producer: Controversial New Songs Underwent 'More Processing' Michael Jackson Producer: Controversial Posthumous Songs Underwent 'More Processing'Just days before the first posthumous Michael Jackson album hits, controversy is still raging. A new UK Reuters interview with Teddy Riley, one of the "main producers" on 'Michael,' reveals that the vocal material culled for the album was far from finished. "I had to do more processing to the voice, which is why people were asking about the authenticity," Riley says. "We had to do what we had to do to make ... his voice work with the actual music." The album is set for release Dec. 14. Of the batch of recordings used for 'Michael,' Riley, who worked with Jackson before his death, says MJ would "never consider it being a final vocal." "But because he's not with us he cannot give us new vocals. What we did was utilize the Melodyne (technology) to get him in key," Riley says. "With the Melodyne we actually move the stuff up, which is the reason why some of the vibrato sounds a little off or processed, over-processed. We truly apologize for that happening, but you are still hearing the true Michael Jackson." Riley worked on three of the ten songs on 'Michael,' including 'Breaking News' and the 50 Cent-featuring 'Monster.' Of the controversy and negative publicity, Riley targets the unhappy Jackson clan. "Some family members ... didn't totally get the last say so they kind of hate the project. So there you have it, a chain reaction, a domino effect that makes the credibility of 'Michael' go down." Indeed, Jackson's brother Randy came out swinging on Twitter in mid-November, writing: "I became suspicious about the album, when I heard armed guards were involved since my brother's passing, may he rest in peace. John McClain [executor of MJ's estate along with John Branca] insisted that no family members were allowed at his studio where the project was being completed. My first thought was, what are they trying to hide?" Riley insists no matter how the songs sound, they are Michael, and he will stand by the first album since the King of Pop's death. "I am here to protect that, because I know it's him, I know it's great material, I know that it needs to be out," Riley says. "I know that the legacy needs to continue because he's such a great person, and there's more to come." The producer says he would "definitely" be a part of future Jackson albums if offered the opportunity. A reported $250 million deal between Sony and the executors of MJ's estate looks to put out 10 albums by 2017.

DJ JAZZY JEFF + FRESH PRINCE w/ K-CI - Will 2K Willennium (1999) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXP37la62Q

I could care less about half of the albums on that. I haven't heard Redman's album all the way thru' but I've previewed every song on it and liked it. Ice Cube's is average. I like Rhymefest but he's music doesn't initially grab me. Whenever I get around 2 listening 2 it I end up liking it but it's never a staple in my music collection that I continuously go back to. I love the Black Eyed Peas...I just don't like their current music that much. I haven't listened 2 the new album since it came out. It's just a part 2 of their last album yet it's even weaker than that. I was never a Nelly fan when he was really popular but I did get his album because I love "Just A Dream." Some of the songs are really good. Whenever he doesn't try 2 hard, he does well. Some of the production is weak but it's a good commercial rap record. I'm not interested in the albums but T.I., N.E.R.D., or Canibus. I was curious about Twista's album but I'm not inspecting anything too impressive. I think Eminem and The Roots are the only Hip-Hop records that really even stand out in my mind from this year. I don't like Kanye's music at all. I think Lil' Wayne and Drake are jokes. I don't few any of the last 3 rappers as rappers. They are more like pop stars. Music genres have blended and radio play has mixed so much that it's kind a like u are a pop star or u are a recording artist who is semi-successful or independent.

Seeing this article again is getting me pretty excited. Thing back to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Thing back on how that effected ALL MUSIC. Lauryn Hill only brings out well thought out lyrics and subject matter. And she's only ever excepted solid, legit production for her sound. This album very well could an album that saves music...especially Hip-Hop and R-N-B. Let's face it, the mainstream side of the music is dead. There's barely any talent out there and a lot of the talent that still exists is dumbing it down for the idiots who like Top 40 radio. I expect this album to start a revolution. It could be the 1st classic album to be released in YEARS.

I think the whole thing is silly. Certain artists (pretty much every popular artist) is getting their garbage albums placed in the "Best of..." lists while more legit artists are are ending up on these albums. I guess u could say Ice Cube's and Redman's albums are disappointing when u compare it to their work in the 90's. But their albums certainly aren't bad and they are a thousand times better than the releases coming from Lil' Wayne, Kanye West, etc. It's like the game is designed to promote and praise the weak, wack, and awful and tear down the creative, hardworking, vets. I don't really care for these lists anymore. What's the point when so many legendary acts aren't releasing new material or getting proper exposure?!

I love Beyonce. I really do. But her most recent album was so bad. I'm happy that she's successful but I don't want this to encourage her to do another album with production that is as bad as I Am...Sasha Fierce has. I'm kinda surprised at this because neither her music or movie career were booming this year. Good for her. Hopefully she can come back with an R-N-B/Soul album in 2011.

LUTHER VANDROSS - Every Year Every Christmas This Is Christmas (1994) bigted 2014 edit: This song is amazing. I loved it the 1st time I heard it.

XSCAPE - Christmas Without You Jermaine Dupri's Twelve Soulful Nights of Christmas (1996)

I've never seen this. Thanx Ted! Do u know when this this performance happened? I like it when Kelly Clarkson realizes that she's a white girl who should be singing soul music...not so much pop/rock type stuff. I'm not a big Fantasia fan but she does well with this.

Merry Christmas to everyone!! Looking forward to hearing how everyone's day went.

Someone took the original video and put it to the ultra rare remix that u could only get on the promo single... TLC - Sleigh Ride (Colin Master Remix) Sleigh Ride (Promo Single) (1993) bigted 2014 edit: TLC - All I Want For Christmas A LaFace Family Christmas (1993)

He he....I love that version of this song. I can't tell if it's Cascada or the song that u don't like...but Turntable, this if for you... WHAM! - Last Christmas (Original - 1984) BRITT NICOLE - Last Christmas (2008) bigted 2014 edit: lol

CASCADA - Last Christmas (2008) bigted 2014 edit: I think this song does well as a club version. This song (in general...not just this version) has grown on me so much over the past few years.

I have never seen this either!!! Awesome! Thanx for posting this. :laugh:

VANESSA WILLIAMS - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Both of her Christmas albums are excellent.

KERI HILSON - Pretty Girl Rock No Boys Allowed (2010) I LOVE THIS SONG!...THIS VIDEO...THIS ALBUM!!

Tim is right. He just wanted to focus on movies and leave while the show was on top. It was still a favorite of viewers. The stories were still funny and fresh. The entire cast was still on board. As much as I hated 2 see it end, I'm glad they handled it that way. So many lose viewers, get bad stories, lose cast members and get canceled. Not alot of shows have a track record that is as strong as FPofBA.