What’s Up with that Brother? Joe Jackson Retreats After Seeing Man in the Mirror of Public Opinion
July 5, 2009
JoetheFuture.com — Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael J Jackson, seems to have retreated after seeing himself as the man in the mirror of public opinion. Joe Jackson’s brand of fatherhood created one of the most successfully recognized, imitated, and celebrated families known to the music industry and nearly to the world. Not one, but all of Joe Jackson’s children with his wife Katherine has demonstrated and made a life from their talents, ushered to the stage by their father. Though successful, the Jackson family has also been considered to be the most dysfunctional.
Though loved by the world over, the Jackson’s happiness has been hard to imagine. Mainly due to public opinion based on an unauthorized biography of the family rise to fame. What we think we know about the Jackson came to us via scripting in the 1992 film The Jacksons: An American Dream starring Angela Bassett as the quiet matriarch Katherine Jackson and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joe Jackson. It seems to be public opinion that the role of Joe Jackson may have stifled the career of Hilton-Jacobs. With the shocking death of Michael Jackson, the biopic has since re-aired several times and has always been in rotation on music channels.
Back in the day, one could quickly dispel a rumor or change public opinion by creating a perception through the media. Not today. The truth will beat you to the punch. In his first public appearance after his son’s death, Joe Jackson may have swung on his 3rd strike. The first, the 1992 film about The Jacksons. Second, Michael Jackson’s interview with Oprah Winfrey discussing his father and the Jackson’s upbringing. Third, Joe Jackson’s appearance on the 2009 BET Awards where the award show was to honor Michael. As we noted in an instant feedback to his appearance, Joe Jackson interrupted his interview with CNN’s Don Lemon to mention his record label. It was the “record label” heard around the world of which no one has heard.
Strike one, two, and three and he’s out when it comes to public opinion. At post time, it appears the patriarh was also left out of his son’s Will – a true testament to what the public might believe about Joe Jackson.
At the BET Awards, Janet Jackson appeared on stage to address Jackson fans. Close attention paid to the statement that she had been elected by family to speak on their behalf. Additionally, Jermaine Jackson has appeared on every other network speaking patiently about his brother. Joe Jackson did try to come up with a save, appearing with Al Sharpton at a day later press conference to try and justify his comments which were even more confusing. However Sharpton in a later TV interview without Joe Jackson, said the father of Michael Jackson was confused on the award show red carpet after having answered so many questions.
At post time, it has been days since the public has seen or heard from Joe Jackson via national TV. Details of the memorial for Michael Jackson are being released slowly. Tuesday July 7th, a memorial open to a ticket holding public will take place at the Staple Center in California. A private memorial is also scheduled but no details released. A media influenced battle over MJ’s children remains in full force though the public has not seen either mother making waves to secure any parental rights.
Michael J Jackson’s death is recorded as June 25, 2009. Two seperate autopsies have been performed. The question remains “who put Michael Jackson to sleep? No details at post time as to where the world perfomer will be laid to rest. – Y. Lattimore, DryerBuzz.com “What’s Up with that Brother?”
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July 3, 2009
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In a previous post, we asked is eight enough? A virtual question of where do we go from here? Today there are millions of blogs, news sites, etc. However, there seems to be fewer stories. At least fewer of the ones we want to buzz about. Stories full of potential, creativity, innovation, good news which remains our mission just as the first day we started.
What is life without growth and potential? What is life’s work without paying it forward, sharing of knowledge, filling a need. After attending George Fraser’s PowerNetworking, meeting wonderful people as well as mentors, we were inspired to take our work to the next level.
The experiences, potential, and some of the most amazing stories are out there. At the same time, there myths about how to marry offline and online to maintain personal relationships. Logging off to actually go to PowerNetworking was a hurdle for our team, but proved most successful. It was amazing as people commented to our team about putting a face with the work that we’ve done and the reputation we uphold.
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Twitter Me This: Who Put Michael Jackson to Sleep?
July 3, 2009
DryerBuzz.com – It’s black. Its white. Its American media with shades of green. Green as in envy? White as in tell only one story even when you are wrong. Black as in make it controversial. Michael Jackson already spent time in court, why must America try MJ in death? The obvious question has yet to be answered. We know the jet setting jet lagged hard working world traveler craved sleep. So who put Michael Jackson to sleep? Meanwhile, every other question continues to take center stage.
About MJ’s children, is it me or is American media asking what good white people terminated their rights for Michael Jackson to raise their children? Because that is what I’m hearing? One male reporter for CNNfail HLN actually said media should look into rumors behind how Jackson came to be the father of three children who look nothing like him. Regardless of how the children genetically, technologically, or scientifically came to be, at least with two of Jackson’s children, he married and divorced the “mother” who terminated her rights. Sounds like the making of children to me. Like so many superstars, as such is the fad in America, Jackson could have flown to whatever convenient continent and simply picked the children he wanted. I digress.
In the words of Michael Jackson (or the song writer) “we have to change the world, and I can’t do it by myself.”
Thanks to John H Johnson, the late publisher of a weekly chronicle of life for the diaspora, I know we have been here before and this too shall pass. Michael J Jackson will one day be remembered in true tribute. Immediately after death, folks will fight over money, green, envy and assets. At some point, FEDERAL authorities not media will investigate and tell us, who put Michael Jackson to sleep? — Y. Lattimore –DryerBuzz.com
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Photos: First Annual Fairways & Highways Golf and Bike Weekend Atlanta June 2009
July 3, 2009
Celebrities including Lisa Raye, Chrisette Michele, Chef G. Garvin and Terance Mathis joined first annual “Fairways & Highways” Celebrity Golf and (Motorcycle) Bike Weekend in support of the fight against Domestic Violence
Shock Theory Interactive Inc., a marketing communications agency, merged the greens with the pavement as they aligned the most unlikely demographics sharing in a common interest – philanthropy with a twist of luxury. Luring in the best in golf and bike riding for the first event of its kind, Shock Theory presented the first annual “Fairways and Highways” Celebrity Golf and Bike Weekend in Atlanta, GA June 25th – June 27th.
The weekend fused luxury using viral platforms to raise awareness and commitment for this years cause – domestic violence. “With recent occurrences in the news and the alarmingly high number of domestic acts across the country, we decided to unite an unlikely audience and thrust the epidemic into their hearts and minds while packaging it in a medium that will leave a lasting impression,” stated Fairways and Highways visionary -Sonja Williams.
The series of events launched with the Terance Mathis Celebrity Golf Outing- former star wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, June 25, 2009 at the Celebrity International Golf Club in Tucker, Georgia owned by NBA Star Julius Erving. A private, VIP only reception took place the day before for the golf outing. The second event in the series was the signature “Summer Tour De Luxe” – A dramatic mix of arts and entertainment, embedded into a sea of people, live music and alluring atmosphere on June 26th hosted by acclaimed actress LisaRaye McCoy Misick. The series finale concluded with the White Glove Charity Bike Ride leaded by TV One’s celebrity Chef G. Garvin.
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Eight is Enough for DryerBuzz.com?
July 2, 2009
Have you ever had a moment where you thought “this is it!” Thinking to yourself are even shouting out loud, “this is where I’m suppose to be” or “this is what I’m suppose to be doing.” When you get to that point, live feels good, the horizon is pretty clear. You’re so good at it, and then you get comfortable. You master being in that place at that moment, because that’s what you do.
For some comfortable doesn’t cut it. Some people have the energy to put out fires everyday. Not like firemen, but people who live on the edge of creativity and innovation. But more like the creative geniuses who don’t sleep and are always jumping out of bed with ideas. Nothing is ever finished. The more they look at it, the more they change it, add to it, subtract from it or start all over.
I remember the first time I printed a color copy of the first “DryerBuzz” salon newsletter. A friend and I stood at the edge of the printer waiting to see it in living color. Not everyone had a color printer in those days. I think at the time, I just bought a laser printer, but my friend had color. Plus this was the first print under the new “brand.” I still have that copy today. The top story was about Columbine. A couple years later the new “brand” was creating a buzz online.
Planning the 2009-2010 seasons, started asking myself if eight was enough. Was having the “been there done that feeling” when reading press releases and researching stories. What more could be said, read, podcast, even live? Started searching high and low for the stories we had not run, the adventures we had not done (in a while at least). What was new on the horizon?
Well we found it. However, at post time, our 3PM deadline is approaching. Looks like I get to keep the secret just a little longer, perhaps another 24 hours. There are a couple hints and a special invitation if you follow us on twitter. Lastly, the beginnings of the exciting buzz are already linked in our navigation if you can find it.
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Either way, we’ll update soon. Don’t miss a minute of the buzz. To be contiued…
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Twitter Me This: Michael Jackson Memorial and Updates
June 30, 2009
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Atlanta – Women’s Empowerment Summit Focuses on Black Women’s Total Wellness
June 30, 2009
Women’s Empowerment Summit Focuses on Black Women’s Total Wellness
The Extreme Makeover For the Woman’s Soul (EMFWS) Empowerment Summit and Wellness Retreat will be held on July 17-18, 2009 in Atlanta , in part as a fundraiser for the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. Organized by Jireh Communications Group, the EMFWS event is a comprehensive, holistic approach to addressing key issues that affect the total well-being of women.
With the growing number of Black women in the workplace, the prevalence of domestic violence in the African American community, and health issues including heart disease and AIDS, this event will focus on work/life balance, career advancement and coping strategies. Reflecting the message that well women win, the theme is “Winning in the Game of Life.”
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Twitter Me This: BET Awards Remembers Michael Jackson in Tribute. Follow the tweets
June 28, 2009
After the show update – #BETfail | also CNNfailed at red carpet coverage.
Most shocking moment: Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, uses red carpet interview with CNN to promote record label not mourn son. Jackson hushed CNN’s Don Lemon to say “I wanna make this statement…” then proceeded to have another gentleman mention record label.
As for BET’s attempt at a tribute to Michael Jackson, great moments were few and far between. We might be in the hands of a generation that has little idea what it truly means to honor someone. For more reaction to the BET Awards, follow the tweets below.
DryerBuzz.com — All eyes on Black Entertainment Television (BET). Their 2009 annual award show is the first televised event following the shocking death of larger than life entertainer Michael Jackson. Traditionally shunned, due to nature of programming, BET’s red carpet has captured the spotlight and the attention of CNN (#CNNFail). Meanwhile, the real coverage is happening in the tweets. Beaming information across the globe faster than a TV camera, stars big and small are keeping us update from behind the scenes. More on tonights MJ tribute later. Follow the tweets:
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Video: Inside #PowerNetworking Grow Your Business In 90 Days
June 26, 2009
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June 26, 2009
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