Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl After years of farming, Bert Bouwman and his family wanted to join the Midwestern rural tradition of having a corn maze of their own. You know the drill: Turn left at the stalks, right at the cobs and left at the, well, stalks. And then start all over again because you’re lost.
(Video) Michael Jackson Debuting The Moonwalk
In 1983, Motown Records celebrated it’s 25th anniversary. During the celebration, Michael Jackson performed “Billie Jean” and debuted his now infamous Moonwalk!! Check out the performance after the jump. @Julie1205
(Video) #IFWT Wishes Michael Jackson A Happy Birthday!
Today would have been Michael Jackson’s 53rd birthday. Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana to Katherine and Joe Jackson. After seeing the undeniable singing talent that his sons possessed, Joe took his sons and their band all over the country until the boys were signed. The signing of The Jackson 5, which young Michael sharing the lead vocals with his older brother Jermaine, the Jacksons became a household name. It was clear that at even such a young age, Michael was destined to become a star. In 1978 Quincy Jones agreed to produced Michael’s fourth solo effort called Off The Wall. Off The Wall not only broke records, but launched the new career of Michael Jackson as the King Of Pop. Before his untimely death on June 25, 2009, Michael single handled ruled as the King of Pop, topping music charts every, breaking existing records, and even creating new ones. On the day Michael died, the world lost one of the greatest, if not the greatest, singer/entertainer of all times. Watch Michael’s video for one of his first #1 hits “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” after the jump. Happy Birthday, Michael! @Julie1205 and The IFWT Team
(Video) #IFWT Remembers The Life Of DJ AM
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of DJ AM’s tragic death. AM, whose real name was Adam Michael Goldstein, was a DJ, TV show host, record producer and a self-proclaimed sneaker head. AM was a member of rock band Crazy Town, worked with artists such as Blink 182/Travis Barker, Will Smith, Papa Roach, and Madonna. AM was found dead in his New York City apartment from a drug overdose. AM, who had spent time in rehab for drug addiction, had relapsed after a plane crash on September 19, 2008 in which he lost a friend and almost died. AM sustained severe burns to his hands and head, but eventually made a full recovery. After taking time off from DJing after the plane crash, AM returned to the ones and twos during a Jay-Z concert. Watch his return after the jump. @Julie1205
#IFWT Remembers The Life Of Emmett Till
On August 28, 1955 a 14-year-old boy named Emmett Till was murdered in Mississippi for supposedly flirting with a white woman. Till, who was raised in Chicago, was visiting his family in Mississippi when he spoke to a 21-year-old woman whose husband owned a grocery store. A few nights later Roy Bryant and his half brother J. W. Milam kidnapped Till, beat him badly, took out one of Till’s eyes, shot him through the head, and dumped his body in the Tallahatchie River. Till’s body was found three days later with cotton gin fan tied around his neck with barbed wire. Read more about Emmett Till after the jump. @Julie1205
(Video) Aaliyah “One In A Million” Tribute
BET aired a special tribute to Aaliyah on Thursday, August 25th to remember to singer on the 10th Anniversary of her death. The hour long show gave fans a glimpse into Aaliyah’s life and career, intimate conversations with family and friends, behind the scenes footage, and interviews that were conducted before her untimely death. Watch the full hour long video after the jump. @Julie1205
