MJ Studies Today XXXV

Abstract: In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan discusses the importance of remembering to listen to Michael Jackson’s music and watch his videos purely as a fan rather than as a researcher or academic.  She suggests that, with no specific agenda in mind, we are better Read More …

Michael Jackson, the Media, and the Downside of Narratives

Abstract: In this article, we examine Jackson’s treatment given to him by the media which would harm his work critically and the impact it made on music listeners. While Jackson didn’t help his cause, the media would help merge Jackson the artist with Jackson the Read More …

MJ Studies Today XXXIV

Abstract: In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan looks at the history of Pepsi Cola’s sponsorship of Michael Jackson, both before and after the accident in 1984 that resulted in him suffering serious burns with life-long consequences.  She also looks at subsequent deals Michael, and later his Read More …

MJ Studies XXXIII

Abstract: In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan discusses how history will perceive Michael Jackson and ponders if there will come a time when his name will cease to be associated with unwanted controversy. She then poses the question of who should write the real story of Read More …