Jay-Z teased fans over the weekend after he joined Instagram and then mysteriously disappeared. Hov joined the popular social media app on Saturday (August 29th) and proceeded to delete his account 14 hours later. His Instagram handle @HovSince96 was followed by over 100,000 followers in a short amount of time. His first and only post was a tribute to the late Michael Jackson, who’s 57th birthday wOULD have been August 29th. The photo featured Jay-Z and Jackson at Hot97’s Summer Jam in 2001. Hit the jump to see the post.
(Photo) IFWT Remembers The King Of Pop Michael Jackson On His Birthday!
August 29 marks what would have been the Birthday of the late Michael Jackson. Who not only made a impact of America but countries all over the world. Growing up I remembered watching videos on MTV of the crying fans across the world literally fainting an dropping to the floor at the site of the King of Pop. His American Bandstand debut’s as a child, along with his brothers was only the beginning of his legendary life. Michael Jackson then devoted his life and career to healing the world and helping countries all over the world.
(Photo) Michael Jackson’s Doctor Sharing Mysterious ‘Cigarette’ With Prince Jackson
Michael Jackson’s son Prince was spotted aboard a yacht in Miami earlier this week with his late father’s former doctor, Alex Farshchian. While being photographed by the paparazzi, it became quite apparent that Farshchian and Jackson were passing around a mysterious “rolled cigarette” Hit the jump for more.
(Photo) Michael Jackson’s Iconic White Glove Is Going Up For Auction Bids Start At $20,000
Michael Jackson’s signature style piece, one crystal studded white glove, is on the chopping block and has gone up for auction. Fans and collectors wanting to bid on the glove and have a piece on the icon, should be prepared to pay a hefty price of at least $20,000. The auction, brought to fans by Nate D. Sanders auction house, will be open until July 30th at 5PM. Hit the jump for more details.
Michael Jackson Wanted To Play Jar Jar Binks In ‘Star Wars’ Movies
You might be surprised to learn that Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequels, according to Ahmed Best, the actor who played the lovable, but controversial comedic relief of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Hit the jump to find out about Ahmad’s awkward encounter with MJ and what George Lucas told him!
Drake’s “Energy” Video Was Inspired By Michael Jackson’s “Black or White”
Over the weekend, Drake premiered his “Energy” video via Apple Music. The Fleur and Manu-directed visual is pretty epic, and features Drizzy as some of today’s biggest stars – from LeBron James to President Obama, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather and even Miley Cyrus and Oprah! “I was like, ‘Man, you know, effects have come such a long way. I bet we could do something crazy with this.’” Drake told Zane Lowe before premiering the vid. “And how many people in the world feel like they have enemies? Everywhere you go, there’s always someone who wants to pull you down and even celebrity friends of mine or people that I don’t know. I want people to rewind it a bunch of times and go and tell someone else to watch it. It’s shocking, it’s beautiful, it’s a lot of things.” He also added that he was inspired by Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” video, saying that he’s had the treatment in mind for a long time.
