MJ Studies Today XLV
Abstract: Michael Jackson liked to create magic with his live performances which often included an actual “magic trick” or illusion devised especially for the King of Pop by a professional magician, some of whom became his personal friends. In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan looks at some of the illusions employed by Jackson in his shows […]
MJ Studies Today XLIV
Abstract: Fans of Michael Jackson have taken to streaming his music online as a show of support for his legacy. Contributing to an increase in his steaming figures for the first half of 2019 according to Nielsen. In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan uses the random shuffle play content of a recent […]
MJ Studies XLIII
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at Michael Jackson’s legacy as a dancer capable of expressing emotions ranging from the angelic to the ghoulish in his choreography for the stage and in videos. She also looks at some of the artists Jackson himself credited for inspiring him and what it […]
MJ Studies XLII
Abstract: Since Michael Jackson’s passing ten years ago this month, various stories have circulated via social media and the internet claiming that Jackson is still alive and even planning a “comeback”. In this month’s column Kerry Hennigan looks at these death hoax conspiracy theories in the context of death denial phenomena and discusses why these […]
Michael Jackson, Childhood and the Human Need for Understanding
Abstract: In this article, Michael Jackson’s traumatic childhood is examined and analyzed. But its purpose is to help bring awareness of our own childhoods, and how like Jackson, our personality, behaviour and views are shaped by our childhood experiences. Brad Washington is writer for ‘US Today’s Atlanta Falcons wire’ and ‘Fansided’. He also writes for […]
MJ Studies Today XL
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at resources that tell positive stories of Michael Jackson at Neverland Valley Ranch. These books present first-hand narratives completely at odds with the negative media that has recently been circulating about the ranch and its owner and his purpose for creating his own amusement […]
MJ Studies Today XXXIX
Abstract In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan discusses the latest controversy and the ongoing negativity in the media surrounding Michael Jackson. She asks why is it that the pop idol is constantly “persecuted” and his integrity attacked years after he was cleared of any wrong-doing. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle […]
MJ Studies Today XXXVIII
Abstract In this month’s column, Kerry Hennigan uses one of the art pieces in the Michael Jackson On the Wall exhibition to examine the way Jackson’s art and his appearance were shaped in part by the various traumas he experienced and the choices he made to deal with them. Kerry believes it is important to acknowledge […]
MJ Studies Today XXXVII
Abstract: In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at Michael Jackson’s shout out to his audiences in his performances, short films and songs. She also considers his recording of the 1959 Isley Brothers’ song “Shout” which contains some powerful new lyrics. She queries Jackson’s intentions with his celebrated roar and suggests the song provides […]