There’s so much you can do with Lego. One man by the name of Aaron Savage has taken famous albums and recreated them using only Lego pieces.

Pet Shop Boys – “Yes”

Coldplay – “X & Y”

Pink Floyd – “The Dark Side of the Moon”

Michael Jackson – “Thriller”

Bruce Springsteen – “Born in the U.S.A.”

You can find more Lego magic on his Flickr page.

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For a 13-year-old girl, Paris Jackson is very articulate and mature.

She was on the Ellen Show earlier today talking about her late father, Michael Jackson. It was her first solo interview and I think she really held her head high.

She told Ellen about the many times Michael would put masks on her and her brother’s faces when they’d go out in public.

“This is stupid,” Paris remembers thinking. “Why am I wearing a mask?…But he was only trying to protect us”

She also talks about how much she enjoys school, because she doesn’t get any special treatment. She may be a regular kid now but she’s still got her eyes on the stars. She’s set to appear in a film called “Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys”.

Watch a clip of her interview with Ellen below.

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Judge Michael Pastor has just sentenced Doctor Conrad Murray with the maximum sentence – four years – for the death of Michael Jackon.

TMZ dished all the details about the sentence hearing. Apparently, Murray will do time in an L.A. county jail, and so the site thinks he’ll just end up doing half the time.

TMZ also says Murray must pay an $800 fine, a $30 court security fee, and a $40 criminal conviction assessment.  In addition, he must pay “appropriate restitution” to Michael Jackson’s estate and close family, I ‘m assuming his kids.

What was appreciated in the tense courtroom today was the Judge’s opinion on all the backlash (not to mention death threats) the doctor’s been recieving.

“There are those who feel Dr. Murray is a saint.  There are those who feel he’s the devil.  He is neither.  He’s a human being,” the Judge said.

Alas, this aggravating trial has finally come to an end and the Jackson family can finally be at peace.

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andPOP is giving you a chance to win 1 of 3 copies of Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon on DVD.

Available 11/1 on Blu-ray and DVD. See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told…until now.

This unprecedented look into the King of Pop’s fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.

To enter, simply complete the form below and we’ll select 3 lucky winners the week of Dec 19th. Contest closes Dec 18th. Open to residents of Canada and the USA, excluding Quebec.

ABOUT THE DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASE
Title:    Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Release Date:             November 1, 2011
Genre:                         Documentary
Directed By:               Andrew Eastel
Produced by:              David Gest
Featuring:                  David Gest, Katherine Jackson, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and more

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Days after Dr. Conrad Murray failed as a smooth criminal (get it?), many the King of Pop’s assets have shown up in auction houses including the bed that he died in.

Yes, this would be the famous bed on the second-floor bedroom that Murray should have taken Jackson from to perform CPR in 2009. On Monday, Murray was convicted on manslaughter after the emotionally exploited six-week trail. It was concluded that the doctor administered a fatal dose of Propofol to the highest amount.

It is up for grabs in an auction of property from Jackson’s final residence, there is also a variety of creepy (but timeless) pop-memorabilia. Included is a letter written on a chalkboard to Jackson from his kids, which reads “I (heart) Daddy. SMILE, it’s for free.” There is a bunch of fancy, pricey paintings by the likes of Maurice Utrillo and Henri Rousseau set to be auctioned as well. You can pretty much weigh how expensive a painting will be by the degree of difficulty it takes to pronounce the artist’s name.

The Holmby Hills mansion is currently up for sale also and it is expected to sell for somewhere around $18 million.

Auctioneer Darren Julien, president of Julien’s Auctions said, “We want to preserve the history of these items.”

The Alternative Press reports that Jackson’s mother, Katherine, is aware of the auction and has “done everything we can to ascertain that items from this address are not being auctioned using Michael’s name and likeness to enhance the items’ value.”

Too late.

The auction is scheduled to take place from December 12-17 at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. Start saving.

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Michael Jackson had some of the most loyal fans in the world. While Conrad Murray awaited his verdict, the world waited too. As some waited outside the courtroom with posters yesterday, some waited with smart phones in hand, ready to tweet their reactions.

Hop-hop singer Nicki Minaj tweeted: ”People are cheering but there really are no winners here,” Minaj tweeted. “This has been an utter tragedy from beginning to end. #RIPMichaelJackson.”

Michael’s siter Latoya Jackson tweeted: “”VICTORY!!!!!! Michael I love you and I will continue to fight until ALL are brought to justice! Thank you EVERYONE for your love and support! It will ALWAYS be appreciated!”

CNN host Piers Morgan tweeted: “#ConradMurray didn’t deliberately kill #MichaelJackson, but his negligent actions allowed the death to occur.”

A member of the Roots, Questlove, tweeted: “Guilty. Now what?” and he even retweeted something Conrad Murray wrote, suggesting he believes Conrad is innocent.

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The Black Eyed Peas have pulled out of the Michael Jackson Tribute concert for Saturday. The promoter says the group is suddenly “unable to perform.”

The promoters released a statement saying, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Black Eyed Peas will be unable to perform at this Saturday’s Michael Forever event.”

However, Cee-Lo Green and Christina Aguilera are still on the roster for the concert.

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Michael Jackson’s children and father paid a visit to his boyhood home in Gary, Indiana. Today would have been Michael’s 53rd Birthday.

Festivities took place throughout the weekend at the home celebrating Michael’s life.

Thirteen-year-old Paris Jackson told WLS-TV that she enjoyed seeing so many fans at the house when she and her brothers, 14-year-old Prince and 9-year-old Blanket, visited on Saturday.

The Post-Tribune of Merrillville reports that Jackson’s father Joe attended activities at the home on Sunday.

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After working with Justin Bieber, Will.i.am is convinced that Biebs could have a career like Michael Jackson’s.

“I was with Justin Bieber in the studio two days ago, working on his new album, and we had a really great conversation,” he revealed to the radio show, via MTV UK.

“Justin Bieber could be like Prince,” he continued. “Justin Bieber could be like Michael Jackson, where his career is like, ‘Wow! Explain [how] it’s 2030, Justin Bieber, [and] your career is so long. You’re the first artist to be broadcasted to Mars. How do you feel about that?’ Justin Bieber could be that dude.”

That all sounds great, but hopefully Bieber lives longer than MJ and doesn’t go insane like Michael.

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Katy Perry is now in the history books with Michael Jackson. Perry has landed a fifth #1 hit of her platinum selling album, “Teenage Dream.” She is the only person to do this besides Michael Jackson.

“Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” just climbed to #1 on the Pop Songs Billboard Charts, following “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework” and “E.T.,” featuring Kanye West.

So Perry is officially a music record holder, and unquestionably pop culture royalty. Love her or hate her – you need to respect her.

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This is actually a pretty cool piece of news. Remember the episode of The Simpsons where a mental patient claims to be Michael Jackson? Well Michael actually was involved in choosing the voice.

Well its a little more complex. Jackson supplied the voice during the general dialogue, but all the singing was done by someone else. Yeardley Smith (who plays Lisa’s voice) explained to TMZ that, ”[Michael] was not allowed to sing on the show, so he literally hand-picked a guy to sing like him.”

Apparently Jackson’s record label blocked MJ from singing the Lisa birthday song.

Pretty cool piece of Simpsons news.

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Her single just dropped on iTunes, she’s embarking on a summer tour, and she’s only 17-years-old. Did I mention her name is Manika?

The rising pop star just released her first single ‘Just Can’t Let You Go’ on iTunes this week, which features Lil Wayne’s protégé Lil Twist.

Her album is also on the way, which is pretty impressive for such a young artist. It’s easy to see where she got her start, though.

Manika grew up in Las Vegas, the showiest of show towns. Besides being around music and entertainment her entire life, Manika says there were other perks to growing up in Vegas as well.

“It’s cool how there’s something always open. In the middle of the night or 2 a.m., if you wanted to go shopping or eat, there’s always a place open for that,“ says Manika.

She got her start after meeting CeCe Sammy, a coveted vocal performance coach, by chance in Vegas. After working with her and developing a unique sound, Manika was then introduced to Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson’s longtime manager. Sammy and DiLeo now co-manage her.

“At first, I was really intimidated because I was working with Frank DiLeo and Travis Payne and people that have worked with the legendary Michael Jackson. I was like, you know, I better be good,” says Manika. “The thing I love about Michael’s team is that they’re super talented and also they’re such great, good-hearted genuine people. They’re so supportive, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better.”

Manika says she’s been singing for as long as she can remember, so it’s no surprise she naturally found her way into the business. For the past few months, she’s been touring across high schools, which she says has been a tremendous growing experience.

“I was totally excited to start and get my music out there, and it was also a little nerve racking because, when you think of it, it’s your first time you’re hearing me. It’s been great, the kids are so sweet,” says Manika.

“It’s really amazing seeing the process of how a song starts as an idea, a storyline and an emotion, and then it keeps building. You get the track done, you do the music video, then you get the live performance and you relate it to an audience.”

She also reveals that she graduated high school a year early so she could focus on her career and performing. Aren’t her friends jealous, I ask? While her friends are doing math and English exams, Manika is touring the world. Must sting a little.

“They’re really cool about it, they’re really supportive. They’ll be like ‘Oh, I miss you! I want to hang out with you more!’ but I’m just so busy I haven’t gotten the chance to see any of them,” says Manika.

Her debut song, ‘Just Can’t Let You Go,’ is an upbeat pop song that one expects from a young artist. But Manika plans on differentiating herself from other teen stars – she already has, by incorporating unexpected details into her music.

The debut single features a rap by Lil Twist and beat boxing – two things right off the bat that you wouldn’t expect from a teen star. So how did the collaboration come about?

“We actually knew someone who knew him and we sent him the song idea and some of my other materiel. He just really loved it and was like ‘yeah, I’d love to do a collaboration’ and things just really clicked off. He did the rap, nailed it, and then we shot the video together.”

The video was shot in a studio in New York, as well as on location on Venice Beach in Los Angeles. Being a one-time tourist to L.A., I know that Venice Beach is, like, the most tourist-y area in California. So, from staring tourists to interesting personalities, Manika dealt with it all during the big shoot.

“It was funny, there were some really interesting people. There was this guy wearing a brown Speedo with like, rubber snakes on him,” says Manika. “It was cool, though, a lot of people were looking like ‘what’s this, what’s this.’ And I was like ‘you’ll be hearing from me.’”

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Attorneys for Michael Jackson’s doctor want to release outtakes from his concert film ‘This Is It,’ reports Billboard.

Dr. Conrad Murray, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson’s death, wants access to over 100 hours of raw footage that was filmed during the singer’s last days.

Sony Pictures is, of course, fighting the request, but Murray plans on using the clips to defend himself and show that Jackson was in good health before he died.

Lawyers for Murray and Sony attorneys are due in court Thursday. Murray is charged with giving Jackson an overdose of anesthetic propofol and other sedatives.

I don’t think releasing footage of a very ill Jackson is going to solve anything. People are trying to move on, and he’s just dragging it out. The charge has been laid, you’re guilty, now pay the price.

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The infamous red and black leather jacket Michael Jackson wore in his ‘Thriller’ video is being auctioned, reports CTV.

The auction administrator, Darren Julien, says the jacket is “the most recognized and significant piece of pop culture” to come up for sale and expects the jacket will get at least $200,000.

The jacket is even autographed, as Jackson signed the jacket as a gift to his longtime costume designers, Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.

The jacket will be fought over at the ‘Music Icons’ auction on June 25 and 26 at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills.

Other Jackson items up for sale include the wig he wore when he announced his ‘This Is It’ tour in London, a fedora and sparkled glove he wore on stage, his shirt from the ‘Scream’ video and a beaten mailbox from the Carolwood Drive estate where Jackson died in 2009.

The auction will also include one of Eric Clapton’s guitars, Frank Sinatra’s 1986 Jaguar, handwritten lyrics and a leather jacket from Johnny Cash, and a signed harmonica from Bob Dylan, among others.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Shambala Preserve.

These are definitely pieces of history, so if you’ve got some cash to spare, head on over and bid. I think a sequinned glove is a great investment.

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Jaden and Willow Smith, the superstar children of Will and Jada Pinket Smith, are reportedly mentoring Michael Jackson’s kids Prince, Paris and Blanket.

Jaden, who has appeared in several films including ‘The Karate Kid’ remake, and Willow, best known for her hit single ‘Whip my Hair,’ were seen on a movie set in L.A. yesterday with Jackson’s children.

The whole meeting was allegedly set up by Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, to help nudge her grandchildren in a positive direction.

Sources close to Katherine say she believes the Smith children are prime examples of young success in Hollywood. They are both extremely talented and down-to-earth, and thinks the three children could learn a lot from them.

I’ll give her that – they do seem to have a very good head on their shoulders. And extremely cool to hang out with.

Katherine wants Michael’s kids to enjoy their childhood and is actively encouraging them to become involved in all kinds of activities, including acting or singing.

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Britney Spears is taking the healthy route for her upcoming tour, reports The Sun.

The pop singer has reportedly given caterers strict instructions not to make any junk food because she’s not allowed it. That means no hot dogs, pizza and cookie dough ice cream, which have all been blacklisted. No beer or any alcohol either.

Spears has also requested that Micheal Jackson songs be played constantly in her dressing rooms. She has stockpiled his tour DVDs and enlisted the help of his dance team to recreate his routines.

A mini gym is also being transported to each show, as well as humidifiers, which Britney heard Beyonce uses to protect her voice.

This list of demands doesn’t seem too outrageous. Healthy living, upbeat music, gyms – all seem like good things. But why does someone who lip-synchs need humidifiers for their voice? Does this mean Spears will actually be singing this time around?

Spears is currently preparing for her summer tour with Nicki Minaj, and tickets begin to go on sale April 30.

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That Justin Bieber kid, that you may have heard of, has beat out the late King of Pop at the box-office.

Less than a year after Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ became the most successful concert-film in U.S. history, Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’ concert fan-tastic film has snatched the title.

On Monday, the Hollwood Reporter published figures that show ‘Never Say Never’ has raked in $72.2 million (U.S. dollar) at the box office since its January release, where as Jackson’s 2009 concert film ‘This Is It’ has $72.1 million. Although Bieber has taken in those impressive numbers, he has to work some magic before he tops the MJ global intake.

With a global total of $261.2 million, ‘This Is It’ has crippled Bieber’s doc that has a modest $83 million globally so far. However, Paramount executives predict the film cashing in at least $10 million more internationally.

The U.S. numbers for Bieber were clearly impacted by the film’s re-release with an additional 40 minutes of bonus footage from director Jon M. Chu.

Bieber will likely continue to duel Jackson’s milestones throughout the next few years, in fact he checked another off a few weeks ago when he posed with his new wax figure at London’s Madame Tussauds. He is also among the artists to be featured on a Universal Music digital-only album to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims. Funding will go toward the Japanese Red Cross. Alongside Bieber for the project are U2, Rihanna, Bon Jovi and Nicki Minaj. What an eclectic group.

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According to Perezhilton.com, Michael Jackson’s brother, Jermaine Jackson has just received a book deal with Touchstone.

Jermaine has apparently written a memoir about his brother. The book is titled You are Not Alone: Michael: Through a Brother’s Eye. The publishing company says that it is a loving and honest portrayal of the stars life, but that “no subject off limits.” The book is set to be released in the fall.

The public already knows about the tormented upbringing of the Jackson family by their tyrannical father, Joe. Will more secrets from the family rise to the surface? La Toya and Janet Jackson will also publish books this year. Wonder what those will be about? Maybe we’re just going to get a collective of voices telling the same story, the one we’ve seen in that 5 hour-long VH1 movie time and time again.

Hopefully these books have something more to offer.

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Before Arcade Fire and Radiohead snag the spotlight, Kanye doesn’t hesitate to remind everyone that he’s still around with his new neon-infested music video for “All of the Lights” that includes appearances by Rihanna and Kid CuDi.

The Hype Williams directed video starts with a solemn black-and-white shot of a young black girl strolling through the snow-covered streets in the projects, while Elton John’s ivory tickles provide the instrumental. As the blaring, triumphant fanfare of horns welcome the chorus of Alicia Keys, Rihanna and friends… the acid light show begins.

Michael Jackson tributes continue with CuDi’s red-leather jacker (hello, Thriller) and Ye’s tribal dancing on top of a cop car (Black or White).

And yes, there is the blatant nod to Gasper Noe’s Into the Void intro, which is done in respect.

And on top of that, we get Rihanna in what appear to be a boob harness. Yes. A boob harness.

But, of course, would anyone expect anything less than classy from the man? It won’t disappoint with the cinematic presentation, as it isn’t over done or too spectacular… just a few cop lights, flash lights, spot lights and strobe lights to kick one into seizure after one dose.

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Michael Jackson still makes money while he is dead – amazing! TMZ reports that MJ’s estate has made more than $310 Million since his death in 2009.

According to documents filed in court, MJ had more than $400 Million in various debts. $159 Million has been paid back in satisfying those debts, while the money has also been used for “uninterrupted support for Mrs. [Katherine] Jackson and Michael Jackson’s children as Michael intended.”

The executors also claim they have “successfully rebuilt and enhanced Michael Jackson’s image” since they’ve been empowered to run the estate.

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