News for 6/26/2009
FROM BILLBOARD.COM - JUNE 25TH, 2009
The death of Michael Jackson brings to a sudden end the life of a performer who captivated pop audiences with the Jackson 5 and matured into a performer of electric charisma and unprecedented crossover appeal, before living out his final years as a virtual recluse.
Jackson died June 25 after reportedly being found unconscious in his Bel Air, Calif., home. Paramedics rushed the 50-year-old icon to UCLA Medical Center, where he was declared dead. Jackson was in Los Angeles rehearsing for a 50-date run of concerts at London's O2 Arena that was to begin July 13.
FROM MSN.COM
Michael Jackson's sudden death prompted a spike in sales of his songs on Apple's (AAPL) iTunes and Amazon.com (AMZN).
The "King of Pop" held seven of the top 10 album downloads on Apple's iTunes store earlier this morning, including the top five spots. Four Michael Jackson songs were on iTunes' top-10 song list. The top five videos were his as well, with "Thriller" at No. 1.
I predict Michael Jackson will top the charts again this coming Tuesday.
