Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5
Abstract With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan’s Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5 ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives […]
MJ Studies Today LXXIII
MJ Studies Today, Jan 2022 looks at the release of the compilation CD "King of Pop" which was released in many countries in 2008 to celebrate Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. Continue reading
MA Thesis by Kelly M. O’Riley
HAGIOGRAPHY, TERATOLOGY, AND THE “HISTORY” OF MICHAEL JACKSONbyKELLY M. O’RILEY Under the Direction of Isaac Weiner ABSTRACT Before his death, Michael Jackson was arguably one of the most famous living celebrities to walk the planet. Onstage, on-air, and onscreen, he captivated the attention of millions of people around the world, whether because they loved him […]
MJ Studies Today LXXI
MJ Studies Today for November 2021 looks at the Cirque du Soleil collaboration with the Michael Jackson Estate on two top-selling shows. Continue reading
MJ Studies Today LXX
Abstract: This month, MJ Studies Today columnist Kerry Hennigan takes us back twenty years to Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary concerts at Madison Square Garden and the dramatic events that followed the second show on the eve of 9/11. Kerry looks at Jackson’s efforts to fundraise for survivors and families of the victims of the attacks, […]
MJ Studies Today LXIX
Continuing the discussion of Michael Jackson’s Captain Eo film commenced in out column for July 2021. This time we look at the re-opening of Michael Jackson’s Captain Eo in 2010 in response to demand from a public hungry for more of the pop icon following his death in June 2009. Continue reading
Episode 50 – Exclusive
Abstract In this exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin talk about ten songs that they really like and why. A non-academic birthday conversation about the music of Michael Jackson. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 50 – Exclusive The 10 songs of Karin & Elizabeth – MJAS Exclusive” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An […]
MJ Studies Today LXVIII
MJ Studies Today, Aug 2021, looks at Michael Jackson’s relationship with Japan, where his fans have a particular understanding of his nature that is unique to that country. Kerry Hennigan looks at the qualities exhibited by Jackson that have special significance in Japanese cultural traditions, a country where his “otherness” is revered rather than reviled. Continue reading
MJ Studies Today LXVII
MJ Studies Today for July 2021 looks at Michael Jackson’s 3D film Captain Eo made by the Disney Corporation for screening in its amusement parks commencing 1986. Kerry Hennigan looks at the film in the context of its being an opportunity for Jackson to combine his love of Disney and his love of film, in particular films like Star Wars and E.T. Continue reading