A great sports movie should also appeal to those who have no particular interest in sports. Accordingly, some of the best baseball movies could just as easily slot into other genres – they're comedies like The Bad News Bears, historical dramas like Eight Men Out, weepies, biopics, coming-of-age dramas and everything in between.
With this week's release of based-on-a-true-story feel-good drama Million Dollar Arm, Digital Spy takes a look at the ten best baseball movies.
1. Eight Men Out (1988)
John Sayles' 1988 drama tackles Major League Baseball's Black Sox scandal, in which eight underpaid members of the Chicago White Sox (including 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson) conspired with gamblers to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series. Sayles' terrific script perfectly captures the time and place and does a superb job of dramatising several elements of a complex story, with impressive attention to detail.
Very much an ensemble piece, the eclectic cast includes John Cusack (as...
With this week's release of based-on-a-true-story feel-good drama Million Dollar Arm, Digital Spy takes a look at the ten best baseball movies.
1. Eight Men Out (1988)
John Sayles' 1988 drama tackles Major League Baseball's Black Sox scandal, in which eight underpaid members of the Chicago White Sox (including 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson) conspired with gamblers to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series. Sayles' terrific script perfectly captures the time and place and does a superb job of dramatising several elements of a complex story, with impressive attention to detail.
Very much an ensemble piece, the eclectic cast includes John Cusack (as...
- 8/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Actor Colin Egglesfield wasn't in the classic baseball film Field of Dreams. But if they built a screen in center field, he would come. When Egglesfield heard about plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie's release during Father's Day weekend in Iowa, he flew to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, picked up his dad and drove six hours to the farm where it was filmed. The Los Angeles-based Egglesfield, most recently seen on TV shows such as Rizzoli and Isles and The Client List, and his father reached rural Dyersville in time for a viewing of the movie on...
- 6/15/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Actor Colin Egglesfield wasn't in the classic baseball film Field of Dreams. But if they built a screen in center field, he would come. When Egglesfield heard about plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie's release during Father's Day weekend in Iowa, he flew to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, picked up his dad and drove six hours to the farm where it was filmed. The Los Angeles-based Egglesfield, most recently seen on TV shows such as Rizzoli and Isles and The Client List, and his father reached rural Dyersville in time for a viewing of the movie on...
- 6/15/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
La Toya Jackson is engaged to her longtime manager Jeffré Phillips! After months of speculation, the 58-year-old bride-to-be confirmed the happy news Wednesday on Good Morning America, saying, "Yes, I'm very much engaged…and it's wonderful!" The singer also showed off the 17.5-carat diamond engagement ring from her fiancé. He was shown in a clip Living With La Toya, her reality show on Own, asking Joe Jackson permission to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage. La Toya acknowledged that going before the head of the Jackson family dynasty is no small feat, saying laughingly, "My father, mind you, he's a nice guy, but he's not the easiest person to talk...
- 6/4/2014
- E! Online
London, March 7: Michael Jackson's fans have slammed the DNA test, which claims that he fathered a secret son.
One of the 'Thriller' hitmaker's fan took to Twitter saying that Jackson's lovechild story was starting to feel like a hoax, while another user wondered when all the drama surrounding the singer was going to end, the Mirror reported.
Another social media user said that why would Jackson, who loved kids, wouldn't claim his own son but had Debbie Rowe carry two of his children.
Brandon Howard, the son of singer Mika Howard, whom Joe Jackson represented back in 1980s, underwent paternity tests which reportedly.
One of the 'Thriller' hitmaker's fan took to Twitter saying that Jackson's lovechild story was starting to feel like a hoax, while another user wondered when all the drama surrounding the singer was going to end, the Mirror reported.
Another social media user said that why would Jackson, who loved kids, wouldn't claim his own son but had Debbie Rowe carry two of his children.
Brandon Howard, the son of singer Mika Howard, whom Joe Jackson represented back in 1980s, underwent paternity tests which reportedly.
- 3/7/2014
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Michael Jackson has a 31-year-old son -- at least that's what the man claims -- and we're told he plans to go public on Thursday with what he believes is ironclad DNA evidence.His name is Brandon Howard -- the son of singer Miki Howard, whom Joe Jackson represented back in the 1980s.Sources close to Brandon tell us, Miki and Mj met in 1982 and Brandon was born soon after.Brandon grew up in Cleveland and now lives in Miami.
- 3/6/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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They say mother and father know best, but when it comes to the business dealings of some of the world’s biggest stars, are parents always the best people to control millions of dollars? Certain stars seem to think so. From Scarlett Johansson to Lindsay Lohan and Beyoncé, plenty of Hollywood’s elite opts to hire within, recruiting mom or dad as their business manager. But what happens when they have some major mommy or daddy issues? D-r-a-m-a.
Macauly Culkin famously emancipated himself from his parents and “retired” from acting, after feeling beholden to father-manager, Kit, who was rumored to have mismanaged his funds. Aaron Carter fired his momager, Jane, in 2003 and quickly ordered a full audit of his earnings following accusations that she had pocketed nearly $100,000, while Leighton Meester was embroiled in lawsuits with her mother and former manager, Constance, during the height of her Gossip Girl stardom.
They say mother and father know best, but when it comes to the business dealings of some of the world’s biggest stars, are parents always the best people to control millions of dollars? Certain stars seem to think so. From Scarlett Johansson to Lindsay Lohan and Beyoncé, plenty of Hollywood’s elite opts to hire within, recruiting mom or dad as their business manager. But what happens when they have some major mommy or daddy issues? D-r-a-m-a.
Macauly Culkin famously emancipated himself from his parents and “retired” from acting, after feeling beholden to father-manager, Kit, who was rumored to have mismanaged his funds. Aaron Carter fired his momager, Jane, in 2003 and quickly ordered a full audit of his earnings following accusations that she had pocketed nearly $100,000, while Leighton Meester was embroiled in lawsuits with her mother and former manager, Constance, during the height of her Gossip Girl stardom.
- 3/5/2014
- by Emily Exton
- TheFabLife - Movies
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes VOD release information for Armistice, multiple teaser trailers, a Q&A with Matt Thompson from Bloodline, and a preview of Dept. of Monsterology:
Dept. of Monsterology: ”Officially, it’s the Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean Phenomena. But to the rest of the students and staff at the Dunsany College, baffled by the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: The Department of Monsterology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Dept. operates several field teams that roam the globe on extended research expeditions.
Their brief: to investigate the dark and unexplored corners of our world – the places we’ve forgotten, lost or believe to be mythical. And to study those things that may still be lurking there.
Dept. of Monsterology: ”Officially, it’s the Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean Phenomena. But to the rest of the students and staff at the Dunsany College, baffled by the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: The Department of Monsterology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Dept. operates several field teams that roam the globe on extended research expeditions.
Their brief: to investigate the dark and unexplored corners of our world – the places we’ve forgotten, lost or believe to be mythical. And to study those things that may still be lurking there.
- 12/22/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Tonight, Eddie Murphy joined Arsenio Hall on the couch and unveiled plans for a new mockumentary film he’s developing that will have him throwing blows with the legendary Stevie Wonder. After discussing his upcoming album “9” and explaining how phony African princes have kept them from making a “Coming to America” sequel, Murphy revealed he’s an occasional fan of the hit reality series, Dancing With The Stars and named the one celebrity he would love to see on the show: Joe Jackson! Check out the clips below! Eddie Murphy Unveils Plans for His Mockumentary with Stevie Wonder Eddie Murphy Wants Joe Jackson on DWTS The Arsenio Hall Show is syndicated nationwide. Please check local listings at www.arseniohall.com/watch...
- 11/20/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Teen Wolf gave us one spliced up episode of television tonight, mixing the past and present to create a brilliant looking 42 minute cog in the season 3 storyline.
I’ll just start by acknowledging the usually unacknowledged and gush for a moment at how beautifully shot and edited this episode of Teen Wolf was. There is obviously some incredible talent behind the scenes of this show and they just keep outdoing themselves. One of the nicest perks of being a Teen Wolf viewer – besides the eye candy – is getting to see them continually try new things with the medium – angles, color treatments, etc. The look of the show is always evolving, yet it maintains a sense of continuity (i.e. you don’t even notice that they moved from Atlanta to La) that makes the narrative even stronger.
However, despite the narrative on this episode being a bit weaker then we...
I’ll just start by acknowledging the usually unacknowledged and gush for a moment at how beautifully shot and edited this episode of Teen Wolf was. There is obviously some incredible talent behind the scenes of this show and they just keep outdoing themselves. One of the nicest perks of being a Teen Wolf viewer – besides the eye candy – is getting to see them continually try new things with the medium – angles, color treatments, etc. The look of the show is always evolving, yet it maintains a sense of continuity (i.e. you don’t even notice that they moved from Atlanta to La) that makes the narrative even stronger.
However, despite the narrative on this episode being a bit weaker then we...
- 7/3/2013
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson doesn't live in Cali anymore ... but that's not stopping the State from coming after him ... claiming he still owes tax money, to the piddly tune of $2,700. According to docs filed by the Golden State's Franchise Tax Board ... Joe needs to cough up exactly $2,719.86 for unpaid taxes in 2010. Interesting part is ... in the docs, Joe's last known address is listed as the Jackson Compound in Calabasas -- where Katherine and Michael Jackson's kids live.
- 6/30/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Wade Robson is going after another Jackson family member -- this time threatening legal action against Joe Jackson if he continues to spread vicious lies ... this according to legal docs. Wade's lawyers fired off a cease and desist letter to Papa Jackson on May 25, accusing him of slander and warning Jj to stop dragging Wade's name through the mud. The letter cites a video TMZ posted ... in which Joe tells our photog Wade is being...
- 5/28/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Wade Robson is getting paid big money to destroy Michael Jackson's reputation with child abuse allegations ... so says Mj's dad Joe Jackson.Joe was at the airport in L.A. Wednesday when we asked about Wade's claims against the Mj estate -- that the singer sexually abused him as a child for years -- but Joe doesn't buy Wade's story for a second ... and he's not placing the blame entirely on Wade's shoulders either.
- 5/23/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
By Amelia Mularz
Sure, we've all been thinking it. Suri Cruise, when will you start pulling your own weight? Itty bitty high heels don't grow on trees, ya know.
Suri, daughter to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is at the ripe age of six, which in celeb child years means she's nearly ready to carry her own mortgage. Drew Barrymore, who herself is the daughter of a Hollywood family, had a film under her belt by age four, and starred in E.T. at seven. If Suri were Shirley Temple, she'd already have an Oscar sitting in her playroom. And then there's the more recent success of Quvenzhané Wallis, who got an Oscar nom earlier this year. She was only five when she auditioned for "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
So basically what we're saying is, put your best sparkly kitten heels on young lady, and march yourself down to your local SAG headquarters.
Sure, we've all been thinking it. Suri Cruise, when will you start pulling your own weight? Itty bitty high heels don't grow on trees, ya know.
Suri, daughter to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is at the ripe age of six, which in celeb child years means she's nearly ready to carry her own mortgage. Drew Barrymore, who herself is the daughter of a Hollywood family, had a film under her belt by age four, and starred in E.T. at seven. If Suri were Shirley Temple, she'd already have an Oscar sitting in her playroom. And then there's the more recent success of Quvenzhané Wallis, who got an Oscar nom earlier this year. She was only five when she auditioned for "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
So basically what we're saying is, put your best sparkly kitten heels on young lady, and march yourself down to your local SAG headquarters.
- 4/12/2013
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
Call him the Jacksun One. Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has successfully changed his famous surname to Jacksun, according to court documents obtained by E! News. A court commissioner signed off on the 58-year-old singer's petition today, officially making him Jermaine Lajuane Jacksun. The fourth-eldest of Katherine and Joe Jackson's sprawling brood has not yet commented since the switch became legal, but a spokesperson for Jermaine told us back when he first filed his petition in November that his decision to change one letter of his last name was "a personal choice" and "not a big deal." The news comes a day after Cirque du Soleil revealed...
- 2/23/2013
- E! Online
Joe Jackson’s role in developing the Jackson’s musical legacy has always taken a back seat to his notorious reputation as a parent.
The Jackson patriarch made a rare appearance on CNN’s "Piers Morgan Tonight" Wednesday, where he addressed the controversial topic in addition to sharing his thoughts on today’s generation of parents being too “soft” when it comes to disciplining their kids.
“Yeah, they are too soft. One of the reasons I say that is because kids nowadays are killing their parents in some cases,” Jackson said. “Let’s get into this ‘beating’ thing. There’s no such thing as ‘beating a kid.’ You whip them or punish them over something they did, and they will remember that. And they’ll remember it in such a way that they won’t do it again. That’s the way I was.”
The 84-year-old went on to admit...
The Jackson patriarch made a rare appearance on CNN’s "Piers Morgan Tonight" Wednesday, where he addressed the controversial topic in addition to sharing his thoughts on today’s generation of parents being too “soft” when it comes to disciplining their kids.
“Yeah, they are too soft. One of the reasons I say that is because kids nowadays are killing their parents in some cases,” Jackson said. “Let’s get into this ‘beating’ thing. There’s no such thing as ‘beating a kid.’ You whip them or punish them over something they did, and they will remember that. And they’ll remember it in such a way that they won’t do it again. That’s the way I was.”
The 84-year-old went on to admit...
- 1/31/2013
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
Joe Jackson has defended hitting his son Michael. The music manager was notoriously tough on his children growing up and was accused by Michael of beating him and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon, with a belt of with his hands if they messed up during Jackson 5 rehearsals. The late King of Pop talked candidly about the effect his dad's physical abuse had on him and he accused Joe of destroying his childhood, but the Jackson family patriarch believes his strict rules were responsible for making Michael and his siblings stars. In a frank interview on 'Piers Morgan Tonight', he revealed: 'I'm glad I was tough, because look what I came out with. I came out with...
- 1/31/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Joe Jackson has defended hitting his son Michael. The music manager was notoriously tough on his children growing up and was accused by Michael of beating him and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon, with a belt of with his hands if they messed up during Jackson 5 rehearsals. The late King of Pop talked candidly about the effect his dad's physical abuse had on him and he accused Joe of destroying his childhood, but the Jackson family patriarch believes his strict rules were responsible for making Michael and his siblings stars. In a frank interview on 'Piers Morgan Tonight', he...
- 1/31/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Joe Jackson is in the hospital, recovering from a stroke. Michael Jackson's father, 84, fell ill at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday at his home in Las Vegas, a source tells People, explaining, "He was sitting down and then found he couldn't stand up. When he finally was able to, he found himself without balance and falling into the walls." Experiencing "tightness in his head," Jackson then called a friend and told them something didn't feel right, the source says. The friend then came to Joe's house and took him to the hospital. Jackson, who is being treated at University Medical Center in Las Vegas,...
- 11/30/2012
- by Champ Clark
- PEOPLE.com
Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson has suffered a mild stroke. The 83-year-old is currently being treated in a Las Vegas hospital and is expected to be discharged on Friday. A spokeswoman confirmed that he went to the hospital late Wednesday night after he had trouble standing up and walking. The stroke is similar to two others he has suffered in the past five years and he is "in very good spirits", a source told (more)...
- 11/30/2012
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
Joe Jackson, the father of deceased King of Pop Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas after suffering a mild stroke Wednesday night, a spokeswoman for Jackson told TheWrap. Jackson, 84, had difficulty standing in his home, and when he did manage to stand and attempted to walk, he continually ran into the wall, the spokeswoman said. Also read: Michael Jackson's Assistant Files Lawsuit Against "This Is It" Tour Promoter Jackson also said that he felt like something was squeezing his head. The elder Jackson called a friend, who transported him to Umc...
- 11/30/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Joe Jackson reportedly suffered a stroke on Thursday.
Video: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
According to CNN, the patriarch of the Jackson family, 83, "is in very good spirits" at the Las Vegas hospital where he is reportedly being treated.
The news source reports that Jackson expects to be released from the hospital on Friday.
Jackson has been living at his home in Las Vegas while his wife, Katherine resides in Calabasas, California. The two are still married, although they live separately.
Video: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
According to CNN, the patriarch of the Jackson family, 83, "is in very good spirits" at the Las Vegas hospital where he is reportedly being treated.
The news source reports that Jackson expects to be released from the hospital on Friday.
Jackson has been living at his home in Las Vegas while his wife, Katherine resides in Calabasas, California. The two are still married, although they live separately.
- 11/30/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Las Vegas — A spokeswoman for Michael Jackson's father says the musical family's patriarch has suffered a mild stroke.
Angel Howansky says Joe Jackson went to a Las Vegas hospital late Wednesday night when he had trouble standing up and walking. She says the 83-year old Jackson was having pains in his head but reports he is feeling fine Thursday and should be released on Friday.
She says he called a friend who drove him to the hospital.
Jackson's wife, Katherine, is reportedly on her way to Las Vegas to be with him. Jackson has maintained a residence there for many years while his wife lives in Los Angeles, where she cares for the late pop star's children.
Howansky says Jackson has had small strokes at least twice before this.
Angel Howansky says Joe Jackson went to a Las Vegas hospital late Wednesday night when he had trouble standing up and walking. She says the 83-year old Jackson was having pains in his head but reports he is feeling fine Thursday and should be released on Friday.
She says he called a friend who drove him to the hospital.
Jackson's wife, Katherine, is reportedly on her way to Las Vegas to be with him. Jackson has maintained a residence there for many years while his wife lives in Los Angeles, where she cares for the late pop star's children.
Howansky says Jackson has had small strokes at least twice before this.
- 11/29/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Michael Jackson's father has suffered a stroke. Joe Jackson, 83, is reportedly being treated in hospital after the medical scare, according to X17online.com. No other details on his condition are available. Earlier this year, Joe dropped his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. The showbiz patriarch filed a request with a Los Angeles court asking for his 2010 suit against the doctor - who was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of the King of Pop in November 2011 - to be dismissed without prejudice. In the suit, Joe had alleged Murray withheld vital information from the doctors and emergency room staff who tried to save Michael's life on the day he died in June 2009. Joe claimed Murray...
- 11/29/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Joe Jackson has suffered a stroke -- and is currently being treated at a hospital.A source close to the family tells TMZ, Michael Jackson's father suffered a "mini-stroke" last night. He was transported to a hospital, where he's still being treated.Details surrounding the medical emergency are unclear, as well as how serious the actual stroke was.Last time we saw Joe, he was in good spirits in Las Vegas, where he proudly...
- 11/29/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joe Jackson, the 83-year-old father of the late pop star Michael Jackson, has suffered a mild stroke, a spokeswoman for the family told the Associated Press. According to Angel Howansky, Jackson was driven to a Las Vegas hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 28, after he experienced trouble standing and moving. He also complained of having pains in his head. Howansky added, however, that the famed patriarch was feeling better on Thursday and expected to be released from the hospital sometime on Friday. CNN reports that he is "in very [...]...
- 11/29/2012
- Us Weekly
“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good and it could be again.” – Field Of Dreams.
No truer words were ever spoken about America’s Pastime. Baseball began this past Spring with 30 teams vying for the chance to become World Champions and now it’s been decided. The San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers will play ball in the 2012 World Series. Before the final hurrah of nine innings, stats, bases and 3 strikes you’re out, Wamg has compiled a list of the Best Baseball Movies. Did we leave any in the dugout or are there some that should be sent to the showers?...
No truer words were ever spoken about America’s Pastime. Baseball began this past Spring with 30 teams vying for the chance to become World Champions and now it’s been decided. The San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers will play ball in the 2012 World Series. Before the final hurrah of nine innings, stats, bases and 3 strikes you’re out, Wamg has compiled a list of the Best Baseball Movies. Did we leave any in the dugout or are there some that should be sent to the showers?...
- 10/23/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Joe Jackson's gun is 100% legit -- TMZ has learned, Michael Jackson's dad is fully-licensed to carry a concealed weapon in the State of Nevada ... this according to a rep for the Las Vegas Metro Police.The rep tells TMZ, Joe was issued a Ccw permit in 2010 by the Lvmpd -- allowing him to carry a concealed handgun on his person anywhere in Nevada. The permit expires in 2015. As we reported, Joe showed off...
- 10/18/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joe Jackson Flashed A Handgun to a room full of people at a recent event in Vegas ... and told the crowd it's just like an American Express card ... he doesn't leave home without it.
The bizarre moment all went down while Joe was at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Vegas this weekend to be honored at the Black Music Awards (apparently that's a thing).
The bizarre moment all went down while Joe was at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Vegas this weekend to be honored at the Black Music Awards (apparently that's a thing).
- 10/18/2012
- by www.tmz.com
- Huffington Post
Joe Jackson carries a gun with him. The showbiz patriarch was introducing his friend Majestik at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last weekend when he opened his jacket to reveal a pistol in a holster, and he claimed he was not afraid to use it if necessary as he was always under threat. According to TMZ.com, he said: 'I carry a piece everywhere I go, I'm gonna show it to you. I've been threatened a lot of times and so I need to be safe.' He also revealed he threatened Michael Jackson's bodyguards with the weapon when he suspected they were giving him drugs. Majestik revealed Joe said: 'If I hear you all givin'...
- 10/18/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Joe Jackson Flashed A Handgun to a room full of people at a recent event in Vegas ... and told the crowd it's just like an American Express card ... he doesn't leave home without it. The bizarre moment all went down while Joe was at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Vegas this weekend to be honored at the Black Music Awards (apparently that's a thing). Joe was introduced by his friend -- Majestik -- who...
- 10/18/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Yep, piano bench jockey Tori Amos is one obvious choice for this column. I swear I'll get around to picking a dude candidate soon, but come now: Let us dwell on the eternally inquisitive Tori, whose sorceress voice and mystical overtones have drawn comparisons to Laura Nyro and Kate Bush, but have always stood on their own in terms of pure incisive power.
Her gay credibility is well-established, and when she debuted in '91 with the unprecedented album Little Earthquakes, she proved that her brand of vulnerability was both harrowing and pristine, and she also secured the kind of fervent gay listenership that Sinead O'Connor and Alanis Morissette earned with their first albums. But 21 years later, just as she releases her thirteenth studio album Gold Dust, Amos is as restlessly creative and cool as ever. Here are five of my favorite reasons she's more than worthy of her gay idolatry.
Her gay credibility is well-established, and when she debuted in '91 with the unprecedented album Little Earthquakes, she proved that her brand of vulnerability was both harrowing and pristine, and she also secured the kind of fervent gay listenership that Sinead O'Connor and Alanis Morissette earned with their first albums. But 21 years later, just as she releases her thirteenth studio album Gold Dust, Amos is as restlessly creative and cool as ever. Here are five of my favorite reasons she's more than worthy of her gay idolatry.
- 10/16/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Kanye West got mad ... real mad (Joe Jackson) ... at a paparazzi in Miami last night ... after the snapper fired off some questions about Kim's ex-bf Reggie Bush. Kanye and Kim Kardashian were leaving a dinner date in Miami Beach, when the photog -- Not Ours -- shouted, "Kim did you know Reggie is here [in Miami] having dinner?"The pap continued, "Did you wanna go congratulate him on his pregnancy?"That's when Kanye snapped -- angrily rushing...
- 10/15/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joe Jackson has managed to avoid arrest after a recent scuffle with a photographer, it has been reported. The father of the late Michael Jackson was in Las Vegas on Thursday (October 4) at the Palms hotel when a patron pointed their camera at him. According to TMZ, Joe flew into a rage, demanding that no pictures be taken of him and allegedly lunging at the photographer. The hotel guest (more)...
- 10/6/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
You would think Joe Jackson would be flattered when anyone wanted to take a picture of him ... but he flipped out when a Vegas tourist tried photographing him, and it almost landed the famous dad in the pokey.Here's the low down. Joe was at The Palms Thursday when a hotel guest recognized the famous dad and aimed his camera in Joe's direction. Jackson allegedly went ballistic, screaming "Don't take pictures of me!" The guest claims Joe lunged at him,...
- 10/6/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Los Angeles -- Michael Jackson's father has dropped a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the former doctor who was convicted of causing the singer's death.
Court records show Joe Jackson's request for a dismissal was granted Monday. The filings do not elaborate on a reason for dropping pursuit of the case, but two attorneys handling the case were recently ruled ineligible to practice law in California.
The Jackson family patriarch initially filed the lawsuit against Conrad Murray in June 2010, on the anniversary of his son's death. A federal judge refused to hear it and it had to be re-filed in state court in Los Angeles.
"It's good finally that this case is dismissed and gone," Murray's attorney Charles Peckham said Wednesday. "It's pretty clear that Joe Jackson intelligently and smartly dismissed this case so he, his wife and children can focus on Michael Jackson's life instead of the circumstances of his death.
Court records show Joe Jackson's request for a dismissal was granted Monday. The filings do not elaborate on a reason for dropping pursuit of the case, but two attorneys handling the case were recently ruled ineligible to practice law in California.
The Jackson family patriarch initially filed the lawsuit against Conrad Murray in June 2010, on the anniversary of his son's death. A federal judge refused to hear it and it had to be re-filed in state court in Los Angeles.
"It's good finally that this case is dismissed and gone," Murray's attorney Charles Peckham said Wednesday. "It's pretty clear that Joe Jackson intelligently and smartly dismissed this case so he, his wife and children can focus on Michael Jackson's life instead of the circumstances of his death.
- 8/16/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Joe Jackson has reportedly decided to drop a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr Conrad Murray. The father of the late Michael Jackson filed the suit in 2010 against Murray, claiming that the doctor was to blame for his son's death in June 2009. According to court documents seen by TMZ, Joe Jackson has now asked for a formal dismissal of the lawsuit. When asked what they thought of the dismissal, Murray's lawyers Valerie Wass and Charles Peckham said: "Cooler (more)...
- 8/16/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
Conrad Murray can rest somewhat easier. Joe Jackson's wrongful death suit against the cardiologist convicted of manslaughter in the death of son Michael Jackson was dismissed at his request on Monday, E! News has confirmed. "I was pleased that Joe Jackson's case against my client has been dismissed," Murray's attorney, Valerie Wass, told E! News. "It was always my opinion that Joe Jackson lacked standing to bring this action, and that eventually the case would be dismissed." The case was dismissed without prejudice, however, meaning Joe can refile the same allegations if circumstances allow. The 84-year-old Jackson family patriarch sued Murray in June 2010 and refiled...
- 8/16/2012
- E! Online
A Los Angeles judge has granted Michael Jackson's father's request to dismiss his lawful death suit filed against the doctor convicted of his son's 2009 death.
Related: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
The Associated Press reports that Joe Jackson's lawsuit, which sought damages from Conrad Murray, was dismissed on Monday for undisclosed reasons.
The case was initially dropped by a federal judge upon its first filing on the first anniversary of the late pop singer's death from a lethal dose of propofol.
Related: Paris Jackson Defends Grandmother Against Rumors
When reached for comment, Charles Peckham, an attorney for Murray told the AP his client "continues to express his condolences to Jackson's family and is glad to put the case behind him."...
Related: Joe Jackson Reveals All in New Documentary
The Associated Press reports that Joe Jackson's lawsuit, which sought damages from Conrad Murray, was dismissed on Monday for undisclosed reasons.
The case was initially dropped by a federal judge upon its first filing on the first anniversary of the late pop singer's death from a lethal dose of propofol.
Related: Paris Jackson Defends Grandmother Against Rumors
When reached for comment, Charles Peckham, an attorney for Murray told the AP his client "continues to express his condolences to Jackson's family and is glad to put the case behind him."...
- 8/16/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael Jackson's father has dropped his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. Joe Jackson filed a request with a Los Angeles court asking for his 2010 suit against the doctor - who was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of the King of Pop in November 2011 - to be dismissed without prejudice. In the suit, Joe had alleged Murray withheld vital information from the doctors and emergency room staff who tried to save Michael's life on the day he died in June 2009. Joe claimed Murray wrongfully provided the powerful anaesthetic Propofol and a ''polypharmacy'' of other drugs to his son...
- 8/15/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has one less thing to worry about. Joe Jackson, the father of the deceased pop singer Michael Jackson, has dropped his wrongful death lawsuit against Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the musician's death. Also read: Michael Jackson's Will Contested Again in Lawsuit In a court document filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday and obtained by TheWrap, Jackson asks that the suit be dismissed without prejudice. The elder Jackson brought the suit in June 2010, a year after his son's death at the age of...
- 8/15/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Michael Jackson's father has dropped his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. Joe Jackson filed a request with a Los Angeles court asking for his 2010 suit against the doctor - who was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of the King of Pop in November 2011 - to be dismissed without prejudice. In the suit, Joe had alleged Murray withheld vital information from the doctors and emergency room staff who tried to save Michael's life on the day he died in June 2009. Joe claimed Murray wrongfully provided the powerful anaesthetic Propofol and a 'polypharmacy' of other drugs to his son just before he died and alleged the doctor asked a security guard to clean the room in...
- 8/15/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Joe Jackson has decided ... he's pulling the plug on his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray ... TMZ has learned. Joe just filed a request with the court, obtained by TMZ, asking to dismiss his 2010 suit against Murray without prejudice -- a lawsuit in which he blamed the doctor for Mj's untimely demise.In the suit, Joe alleged Murray withheld vital information from the doctors and EMTs who were trying to save Jackson's life the day he died -- specifically,...
- 8/15/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Here is last week's caption pic winner. This week's caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
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"Combining Chess Club with Fight Club seemed like a good idea at first..."
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Weekend Birthdays! (Note: Birthday shoutouts are for out entertainers, allies, or for any celeb that seems to have a following on Ae). Chris Hemsworth (above) is 29, Rosanna Arquette is 53, Andrew Sullivan is 49, Viola David is 47, Sam J. Jones is 58, and Joe Jackson is 58. What turns Randy Harrison on? "Men’s gymnastics, flying trapeze, risk, speed, music, lederhosen, and body hair." For just $1.50, you can have the greatest ringtone in history. Meet the only openly pansexual U.S. elected official.Our thoughts are with the family and friends of gay essayist and This American Life contributor David Rakoff, who died today at the age...
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is ...
"Combining Chess Club with Fight Club seemed like a good idea at first..."
Thanks to giovannif7 for this week's winning caption!
Weekend Birthdays! (Note: Birthday shoutouts are for out entertainers, allies, or for any celeb that seems to have a following on Ae). Chris Hemsworth (above) is 29, Rosanna Arquette is 53, Andrew Sullivan is 49, Viola David is 47, Sam J. Jones is 58, and Joe Jackson is 58. What turns Randy Harrison on? "Men’s gymnastics, flying trapeze, risk, speed, music, lederhosen, and body hair." For just $1.50, you can have the greatest ringtone in history. Meet the only openly pansexual U.S. elected official.Our thoughts are with the family and friends of gay essayist and This American Life contributor David Rakoff, who died today at the age...
- 8/10/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Most people know very little about the 34-year-old son of Michael Jackson's brother Tito -- Tj -- who was just appointed joint guardian of the pop superstar's three children along with Mj's mother, Katherine. Here are five things you don't know about Tj Jackson, who was said to be one of Michael's favorite nephews.
1. Born Tito Joe Jackson on July 16, 1978 -- he was named after his father and grandfather.
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2. He is married and has three children, a boy and two girls.
3. In 1994, six years after his parents divorced, his mother Dolores drowned in her home swimming pool. Her boyfriend was later convicted of causing the drowning and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Video: The Jackson Family Feud Explodes
4. Formed the R&B group 3T in 1989 with his two brothers, Toriano Adaryll "Taj" and Taryll Adren. The band's last album was released in 2005, but they performed together at a Michael Jackson...
1. Born Tito Joe Jackson on July 16, 1978 -- he was named after his father and grandfather.
Related: Janet Jackson Denies Altercation with Paris
2. He is married and has three children, a boy and two girls.
3. In 1994, six years after his parents divorced, his mother Dolores drowned in her home swimming pool. Her boyfriend was later convicted of causing the drowning and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Video: The Jackson Family Feud Explodes
4. Formed the R&B group 3T in 1989 with his two brothers, Toriano Adaryll "Taj" and Taryll Adren. The band's last album was released in 2005, but they performed together at a Michael Jackson...
- 8/3/2012
- TheInsider.com
Because no Jackson family drama is complete without Papa Joe ... Katherine's estranged husband has finally come to town ... and moments ago, he arrived to the family's famous home in Encino, CA. It's the first time we've seen Joe Jackson since Katherine was reported missing over the weekend. Joe -- who spends most of his time in Vegas and rarely comes to L.A. -- pulled up at the Jackson compound roughly 30 minutes ago in a black Mercedes with Nevada plates,...
- 7/25/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tito Joe Jackson, aka Tj, the 34-year-old son of Michael Jackson's brother Tito, is having his lawyer draft legal docs in a bid to become temporary guardian of Mj's 3 kids ... TMZ has learned.People familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Paris, Prince and Blanket all want Tj to be their guardian because they believe Katherine -- their current guardian -- has effectively been kidnapped by Mj's siblings. The kids haven't seen Katherine in 9 days.
- 7/24/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Last night on Late Night, Rose Byrne and Jimmy Fallon parodied one of those cheesy law firm commercials in homage to the final season of Damages. Plus: Tom Waits took absurdly cool pleasure in showing off his new, grisly medieval rat trap; Wanda Sykes substantiated the link between anti-anxiety pills and productivity — "If Joe Jackson had taken a Xanax, we never would have had the Jackson 5." And, another cute, little kid bit the dust — Jimmy Kimmel imposed a fake lie detector test and drew out the truth about love. Watch our compilation to see what you missed.
- 7/10/2012
- by Caroline Shin
- Vulture
Tune in tonight as comedian Wanda Sykes tells Jay about how she spent her 4th of July, why kids shouldn.t be in show business and what would have happened if Joe Jackson would have taken anti anxiety pills. Later, 2012 Espy.s host Rob Riggle talks about taking his dad to Jay.s garage and getting shot in his privates in his recent movie, .21 Jump Street.. Kimbra performs. Jay Leno.S Monologue Monday, July 9, 2012 The Latest Poll Shows 56% Of Voters Think President Obama Has Changed America.For The Worse. At This Point There Is Only One Thing That Can Keep Mitt Romney From Beating Him. Mitt Romney According To Mitt Romney'S Wife Ann, Mitt May Be Looking...
- 7/10/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
New York -- While all his friends were jamming out to Def Leppard or the Scorpions, Brian d'Arcy James was in a different state of mind – he was listening to Billy Joel.
"He was my North Star," the two-time Tony Award nominee says about the Piano Man. "He's just one of those artists, for whatever reason, who sort of plops down in your life at a formative stage and I latched onto him. I got a lot of crap for that in eighth grade."
James gets the last laugh next week when he takes the stage of the new nightclub 54 Below to sing some of his favorite songs, including some by his beloved Joel.
James calls the show "Under the Influence," a tip of his hat to the classic pop and rock tunes of the 1970s and `80s he adored while growing up.
Backed by two horn players, a guitar,...
"He was my North Star," the two-time Tony Award nominee says about the Piano Man. "He's just one of those artists, for whatever reason, who sort of plops down in your life at a formative stage and I latched onto him. I got a lot of crap for that in eighth grade."
James gets the last laugh next week when he takes the stage of the new nightclub 54 Below to sing some of his favorite songs, including some by his beloved Joel.
James calls the show "Under the Influence," a tip of his hat to the classic pop and rock tunes of the 1970s and `80s he adored while growing up.
Backed by two horn players, a guitar,...
- 6/22/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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