Archive for the ‘Michael Jackson’ Category

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ CASTING CALL

July 9, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
CBS:
Big Brother (Premiere) at 8pm
TLC: LA Ink (Premiere) at 10pm

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE COVERAGE
Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage US Results:

  • Nielsen reports 31.1 million US viewers watched coverage of Michael Jackson’s public memorial service on Tuesday. The event was carried live from approximately 1p to 4p ET on 18 broadcast and cable networks with a combined household rating of 20.6. The participating networks were ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Telefutura, Telemundo, Univision, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, HLN, BET, E!, MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic, TV Guide Network and TV One. Michael Jackson’s memorial coverage in the US trails that of Princess Diana’s 1997 funeral which totaled 33.2 million and Ronald Reagan’s funeral in 2004 with 35 million viewers.

Worldwide Michael Jackson Coverage also achieved stellar results:

  • In the UK, approximately 6.3 million viewers on average watched Michael Jackson’s memorial on Tuesday over five channels with BBC2’s coverage garnering the highest share with an average of 4 million viewers. The overall viewer number did not come close though, to the 11 million UK viewers who watched Michael Jackson tribute shows over six channels on June 26.

And per Variety:

  • In Germany, an estimated 20 million viewers watched over numerous channels with ProSiebenSat. 1’s N24 drawing the most viewers with its all-day coverage.
  • Mediaset’s Italia 1 channel in Italy posted a 15.7% audience share or 15 million viewers.
  • Spanish channel Cuatro delivered an 11.7% share and 1.1 million viewers with its special on Michael Jackson.
  • In France, the memorial aired live on TF1, France 2 and M6 totaling a 51.2% audience share.

Additionally, Nielsen cites Michael Jackson’s memorial created a big stir online Tuesday, ranking as the third most-discussed topic ever at 3% of conversations. The synergy between television and the web also created buzz as almost 15% of all online conversations about Michael Jackson also referenced a broadcast or social network.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
The Biggest Loser is looking to cast people for Season 9 in NYC on Saturday July 11, 2009.
http://www.nbc.com/Casting/#bl9

JANET, LA TOYA, & REBBIE JACKSON THANK EVERYONE AT THE TRIBUTE

July 8, 2009

JANET, LA TOYA & REBBIE JACKSON THANK EVERYONE AT THE TRIBUTE
http://www.accesshollywood.com/michael-jacksons-sisters-thank-fans-for-their-support-following-public-memorial_article_20334

PARIS JACKSON’S SPEECH WAS NOT PLANNED FOR TRIBUTE

July 8, 2009

PARIS JACKSON’S SPEECH WAS NOT PLANNED FOR TRIBUTE
http://www.accesshollywood.com/memorial-producer-paris-jacksons-speech-was-not-planned_article_20333

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH CERTIFICATE

July 8, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
TLC: I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (Premiere) at 9pm

MTV announced the reality dance competition series Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew will move to Sunday nights for its fourth season, premiering August 9 at 9p. The series, produced by Warner Horizon Television, will open the new season with a 90-minute episode. Prior to the series debut, MTV will air the clip special Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Top 10 Performances of All Time on August 2 at 9p.

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 7/5/09)
1) Various – Now 31 – 169,261
2) Brad Paisley – American Saturday Night – 129,527
3) Rob Thomas – Cradlesong – 121,511

Other Debuts
4) Wilco – Wilco (The Album) – 98,980
6) Jeremih – Jeremih – 58,726
7) Killswitch Engage – Killswitch Engage – 58,314
22) Moby – Wait For Me – 20,040
23) Ace Hood – Ruthless – 19,859
25) Maino – If Tomorrow Comes… – 18,255

CASTING CALL
Fox College Sports
is looking for the perfect male co-host for join our co-host and make the journey across the country uncovering the best tailgating with the greatest traditions.  The ideal candidate must be passionate and knowledgeable about college football history and traditions.  He must be outgoing funny and able to host in front of all types of fans from all different backgrounds.  This is a paid position and the new co-host must be available for the entire college football season. Submit your hard copy of your resume and reel to 10201 W. Pico Boulevard, Building 103, Suite 2192E, Los Angeles, CA 90035, or email it to fcstailgatetour @foxcollegesports.net.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH CERTIFICATE
http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/07/jackson-death-certificate/

PARIS JACKSON SPEAKS AT TRIBUTE

July 7, 2009

PARIS JACKSON SPEAKS AT TRIBUTE
http://www.accesshollywood.com/paris-jackson-addresses-memorial-crowd-michael-has-been-the-best-father-you-could-ever-imagine_article_20279

VERSACE DRESSES JACKSON FAMILY FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S TRIBUTE

July 7, 2009

VERSACE DRESSES JACKSON FAMILY FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S TRIBUTE
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,
20278123,00.html?xid=perez-mj

MICHAEL JACKSON – MEMORIAL PROGRAM

July 7, 2009

MICHAEL JACKSON – MEMORIAL PROGRAM
http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/07/the-official-program-from-mj-memorial/

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE/ MEGA MILLIONS/ CASTING CALL

July 7, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
NBC: The Great American Road Trip (Premiere) at 8pm
ABC FAMILY: 10 Things I Hate About You (Premiere) at 8pm
LOGO: Beautiful People (Premiere) at 10:30pm

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE
The Michael Jackson Tribute will air on E!, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, CNN, TV One, MTV, & VH1 at 1pm (East Coast) and 10am (West Coast) from the Staples Center in Los Angeles today.  Also it will be shown on Jumbotrons  in Times Square and the State Office Building on 125th Street in Harlem.  The Clearview Chelsea Cinemas Theater  – 260 West 23rd Street will also be showing it as well.

Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage: Undoubtedly a slew of networks will cover the memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today. Here is what is likely a partial list of those networks planning coverage (listed alphabetically by network):

  • ABC’s Charlie Gibson will anchor live coverage titled Remembering Michael Jackson at 1p ET along with Nightline anchor Martin Bashir. Diane Sawyer from New York and Barbara Walters at the Staples Center will co-anchor a special edition of 20/20 tonight at 9p ET followed by Primetime: Family Secrets at 10p ET, reporting on Jackson’s children. Cynthia McFadden will also anchor Nightline from the Staples Center.
  • BET serves up a full day of coverage titled Michael Jackson: In Remembrance starting with an encore episode of 106 & Park at 9a ET with Jackson videos and more; at 1030a ET, BET will re-air Forever the King: A Tribute to Michael Jackson followed by an encore airing of Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough: Michael Jackson Special at 11a ET. BET’s News team will begin its live memorial coverage at 12p to 4p ET from both L.A. and New York with BET News correspondent Jina Johnson joined by guest reporters Lola Ogunnaike and April Woodard. Later today, BET will re-air Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough: Michael Jackson Special at 4p ET and 106 & Park with more tributes to Jackson at 6p ET.
  • On CBS, Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith will anchor the Early Show today from the Staples Center. CBS News anchor Katie Couric will lead the network’s live coverage of the memorial service at 1p ET from the Staples Center and she will also anchor a special 48 Hours at 10p.
  • CNN sends Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Don Lemon and Soledad O’Brien to host live memorial coverage from L.A. while Campbell Brown and Roland Martin anchor live from New York, beginning at 12p ET. CNN’s coverage will also be simulcast on CNN International.
  • E! begins its Jackson programming at 7a ET, broadcasting its coverage worldwide starting with an updated E! True Hollywood Story about Jackson and the E! Entertainment Special: Michael Jackson, an authorized documentary about Jackson’s live including interviews and footage from concerts. E! will have reporters doing live cut-ins throughout the morning from various locations and in-studio and E!’s Jason Kennedy will be reporting live from the Staples Center. E!’s live memorial coverage from inside the Staples Center begins at 1p ET/10a PT and will also be simulcast on EOnline.
  • FOX News Channel’s Shepard Smith will anchor live coverage while Megyn Kelly leads live coverage of the memorial for FOX Broadcasting, both at 1p ET. Tonight, Greta Van Susteren will broadcast her show from L.A.
  • For HLN, Robin Meade, A.J. Hammer and Jane Velez-Mitchell will anchor live coverage.
  • MTV, MTV.com, VH1, VH1.com, VH1 Classic and VH1 Soul offers extended coverage of the memorial service today starting at 12p ET/9a PT. During the hour prior to the service, MTV and VH1 will air a cadre of Jackson’s most memorable videos, performances and interviews with reporting from the memorial site by MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway among other correspondents from the networks. The channels will then offer live and commercial free coverage from the memorial service at 1p-230p ET/10a-1130a PT. Additionally, MTV’s 28th birthday on August 1 will become a day-long celebration of “Michael Jackson TV” as the network honors the “King of Pop’s” music legacy reaching more than a half billion households in more than 160 countries worldwide.
  • NBC’s Meredith Vieira will broadcast live for Today at the Staples Center and NBC News’ Brian Williams will anchor the network’s live memorial coverage at 1p ET. Chris Jansing will lead MSNBC’s memorial live coverage. Additionally, Williams will anchor Nightly News from Los Angeles this evening.
  • TV One will cover the memorial service live starting at 1p ET from the Staples Center with Art Fennell and Jacque Reid as hosts.
    (Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $133 million.

Participating States: New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

CASTING CALL
BBC Worldwide Productions is casting for a male host to lead a new untitled phobia show about those afflicted with debilitating fears and phobias and exploring available treatments. Male candidates should have an aggressive personality, previous television experience and already be a therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist or life coach who works with clients suffering from phobias. Send an email to castingrealtv@gmail.com and include name, professional title and credentials, contact information (email, phone and website), a photo and a one paragraph description of why you would make a great host this show.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE TICKETS SELLING ON EBAY

July 6, 2009

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE TICKETS SELLING ON EBAY
http://www.accesshollywood.com/tickets-to-jackson-memorial-selling-for-thousands-online_article_20194

JUDGE RULES OVER MICHAEL JACKSON’S ESTATE

July 6, 2009

JUDGE RULES OVER MICHAEL JACKSON’S ESTATE
http://www.accesshollywood.com/judge-says-michael-jacksons-longtime-attorney-and-family-friend-should-take-over-estate_article_20184