Michael Jackson MOONWALK FIRST VS LAST (1983 vs 2001)... Michael Jackson’s moonwalk represents one of pop culture’s most iconic evolutions. Debuted on television in 1983, it was originally short, snappy, and hesitant. By his final televised performance in 2001, his technique had transformed into a flawless, effortless glide that culminated in signature pivots and toe-stands.show more

On this date in 1983 "The Motown 25 Special"... airs on NBC, celebrating a quarter century of Motown Records. BITE-SIZED FACT | Michael Jackson unveils his moonwalk dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean". #80sshow more

In early to mid-April 1983, Michael Jackson was at... #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Billie Jean” but on this date that same month, he scored a new #1 with “Beat It” which was driven by the success of his short film for the song. Watch it now in 4K.show more

In the early mid-April 1983, Micheal Jackson was at... #1 on the billboard Hot 100 chart with "Billie Jean" but on this date that same month, he scored a new #1 with "Beat It" which was driven by the success of his short film for the song.show more

Michael had never claimed to have invented the moonwalk.... “I was sitting in the back of a limousine staring out the window and I saw these kids standing around taking turns dancing and that’s where I saw it. One of them was doing the moonwalk. I had to get out and see it up close so I told the driver to stop and back up. I got out and crossed the street their corner of the sidewalk and asked him to show me how it was done and he did. I can’t ever take credit for it. It was that group of kids that taught me.”show more

My heart is broken. Today we said our final... goodbye to Cheryl’s nephew Michael Hines one week short of his 21st birthday. Michael, who spent his life in a wheelchair from cerebral palsy, made himself the center hub for our family and of a giant community of friends. Michael was only marginally verbal and weighed only 65 pounds but his indomitable spirit, giant personality, and wide smile made him a blinding light in any room. A lifetime in a wheelchair never dampened his valiant soul and his heroics inspired all of us who were lucky enough to know him. At our wedding, he spent hours on the dance floor riding aloft on a hundred hands in front of the bandstand. His ecstatic laughter infected the crowd, the musicians, and caterers making it the most joyous event I ever attended. I relived that joy in our frequent FaceTime calls and on my visits to Florida and his to Cape Cod. He never complained. He was always grateful always brimming with gratitude, love, and kindness. Most of us work a lifetime to get into heaven. Michael had a ticket there the day he was born.show more

In The Godfather, the script originally just said “Leave... the gun.” Richard Castellano improvised by adding “…take the cannoli” It’s a callback to his on-screen wife’s earlier line. Coppola kept it, and it became one of cinema’s most iconic quotes.show more

In The Godfather, the script originally just said “Leave... the gun.” Richard Castellano improvised by adding “…take the cannoli” It’s a callback to his on-screen wife’s earlier line. Coppola kept it, and it became one of cinema’s most iconic quotes.show more

On This Day 👑 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned... at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 in a historic ceremony watched by millions across the world. It was the first British coronation to be televised, marking a defining moment in both royal history and broadcasting. The event took place in the heart of London and solidified Westminster Abbey as one of the city’s most iconic royal landmarks. #LondonMakesItPossible #VisitLondonshow more

💕 It's one of those courtroom moments that melted... hearts everywhere. In 2019, a 5-year-old boy named Michael Clark Jr. from Michigan invited his entire kindergarten class to his adoption hearing. Instead of making it a quiet legal proceeding, he wanted the people who mattered most — his friends — to be there when it became official. And they showed up. Dozens of tiny chairs filled the courtroom. His classmates held handmade paper hearts. When the judge finalized the adoption, the room erupted in cheers. The judge even told him, "This is one of the happiest days we've ever had in this courtroom." Michael had spent time in foster care before finding his forever family. On that day, he didn't just gain parents — he gained witnesses to his joy. It wasn't just an adoption. It was a celebration of belonging 💕show more

Michael Jackson at his hotel signing autographs to give... to his fans through the window ❤️ Fans were never just an audience to Michael he adored them with pure, childlike love. Stuck in his golden cage of fame, he’d turn his hotel windows into a “happiness delivery service,” signing pillows, blankets, and notes that read “I love you more!” or “Please stay warm, it’s raining outside,” then tossing them down to the crowds waiting below. While security panicked, Michael was beaming with joy. This was his way of reaching the hearts that loved him back. True King of Pop with the biggest heart of all. ❤️👑show more

Five years ago, Mel Kiper said that if Lamar... Jackson wasn’t “all in” on a transition to WR, it may view how teams feel about taking him in the second round. Lamar ended up being selected with the last pick in the first round and didn’t look back. In his second year, Lamar became just the second unanimous MVP in league history. As of now, Lamar has the highest career passer rating in his class (96.7). Most rushing yards for a QB in his class (4,437). And has the second most wins by a QB in his class (49). Jackson proved ALL the doubters wrong 🔥show more

Was Michael Jackson crushed by fame, or just the... first person to identify as a different race? Onstage at 5. A No. 1 record at 11. A father who watched rehearsals with a belt in his hand. Then decades as the most famous person alive. His face changed, the surgeries multiplied, and his world shrunk until he could barely step outside. Childhood abuse. Unmatched fame. Not one normal day in 50 years.show more

As the new Michael biopic brings his journey back... to the big screen, it's impossible to ignore one of the artists who shaped his style in those early day...Fred Astaire. From the smooth footwork and effortless spins to the sharp silhouettes, hats, and controlled stage presence, MJ never hid where he drew inspiration from. He studied legends, reimagined their artistry, and turned it into something the world had never seen before. These side-by-side moments are a reminder that even icons were inspired by someone first.show more

JUST IN: A snippet of a clip of child... actor Juliano Valdi is circulating online and has people blown away by how well he portrays a young Michael Jackson and even sounds like him. Also, Jaafar Jackson revealed in a recent interview that because they filmed different eras of Michael’s life, he didn’t see Juliano on set. After finally watching the footage in early screenings, Jaafar said he was “blown away” by how Juliano captured his uncle as a child. 🎥: ExtraTV)show more

Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen is truly one of... the most perfect casting choices in cinema history. In The Godfather, Duvall brings a rare mix of intelligence, calm authority, and quiet loyalty to the role, making Tom Hagen feel like the moral and emotional anchor of the Corleone family. His restrained performance adds depth and realism, proving that power doesn’t always come from violence—but from control, diplomacy, and presence. Under Francis Ford Coppola’s direction, Duvall’s Hagen becomes unforgettable, perfectly balancing the chaos around characters like Michael Corleone, and cementing his place as one of the most iconic supporting performances in film history.show more

50 IN THE FINALS Elgin Baylor (61), Michael Jordan... (55), Rick Barry (55), Jerry West (53), LeBron James (51), Giannis Antetokounmpo (50), and Bob Petit (50) are the only players in NBA history to score 50 or more in a NBA Finals game. They all did it in a win.. well except for ONE GUY When that guy scored 50 in his Finals game, he quit in that same game, turning what looked to be a competitive series into a 4 game one-sided sweep, the 4th most lopsided Finals ever. Facts like these are why the supreme importance of WINNING is campaigned against by LeBron & his podcast partners, and by his defeated fansshow more

Three of the coldest picks in Louisville Football history... 🐔🔥 • 2013 Sugar Bowl vs Florida – Terrell Floyd jumps the route on the first play of the game and takes it to the house. Louisville goes on to stun the Gators. • 2021 vs UCF – Jaylin Alderman seals it with a walk-off pick six in the final seconds. • 2025 vs Miami – TJ Capers came up clutch with the game-winning pick to ice it for the Cards, taking down the No. 2 team in the country in MIYAYO. Man… it’s definitely debatable which one takes the crown. The Sugar Bowl had history… but last night? The pulse of the whole season was on the line and the Cards showed up in a major way.show more

Jamie Foxx's character in Collateral was originally going to... be played by Adam Sandler, as a 'Woody Allen kind of cab driver in New York' in 'one of those funny screenplays.' But when Michael Mann came aboard, he took the project in a totally different direction. He explains why: "Nothing’s wrong with Adam Sandler, but...the Jamie Foxx character was a badly-written Jewish cab driver, with the kind of stereotypes that can only come from someone writing that kind of a character who’s foreign, who’s not American, that doesn’t live in New York.” (The script was written by Stuart Beattie, an Australian) …I didn’t like the screenplay, I didn’t like the dialogue, I didn’t like (the) writing, but if you took the screenplay, and put it under an MRI, or an X-ray machine, and took a look at it, you realize this thing has beautiful, beautiful bones. It’s one of the most beautifully constructed stories I’d had ever run into. And it was gemlike, and it all took place in one night, and the roles each guy played in the other’s realization of himself, and it was just a beautiful piece of writing by Beattie. But I loved the story structure of it, so I rewrote it."show more