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    knowing that they let a hit song slip through their hands. Hilary Duff could have definitely used a mega-hit like "Boom Clap" to resurrect her career. Check out the artists who turned down songs that became huge hit records. Number One: Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Mary J. Bilge all turned down "Umbrella." Songwriter and producer The Dream wrote and produced "Umbrella," but every artist he sent it to rejected it. Finally, the song made its way to Rihanna and she turned

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    Michael Jackson [Hook]. Michael Jackson, whom goes by the “King of Pop”, was known for his music, his moves, and his style transformed the face of pop music and popular culture in spite of an early life of abuse. Michael birthparents are Katherine and Joseph Jackson. His mother was a homemaker and his father was a guitarist and a crane operator. Joseph Jackson was always known to be violent towards his sons. He punished them to succeed. Joseph, though for a minute, did put his music dreams the side

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    We are the World by USA for Africa: Celebrities Raising Awareness for a Cause “We are the World” is a song that was created in 1985 and was recorded with famous artists. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. The album, We Are the World, that was produced is made up of 10 unreleased songs by donating artists. The super group who sang “We are the World” is called USA for Africa. Willie Nelson and Tina Turner are only few of the famous singers included in the 21 solo artists in the group

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    Most Succesful Person In my opinion, Michael Jackson is the most successful person in the history of this world. From starting of his career at an early age, going solo, endorsement deals, face surgery, and allegations; Michael Jackson made his way to the top. His hard work and dedication allowed him to go far in his music career as well as having family support. There are many successful people in the history of this world, but he happens to be at the top of my list. “On August 29, 1958, Michael

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    This album was among the top ten best-selling debuts for a musician, the fastest-selling U.S. album, and best-selling debut by a female act of 1995. Since that time it has been ranked among the most important and best recordings produced during the Rock and roll era. Media outlets have ranked the recording one of the best posthumous releases. Tejano music entered the mainstream market when Dreaming of You peaked at number one. Music critics stated that the U.S. general population would not have known

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    My Modern Macbeth is Michael Jackson. He got famous from signing with his brothers, the Jackson 5. He later splits up and becomes a solo artist. He became more popular when he came out with “Thriller” one of Michael Jackson top hits. With the Jackson 5 his best hit was” I want you back” it came out in 1970. He rose to fame, from his singing, his down fall was from getting accused from moleusting little kids and he’s similar to Macbeth because he started as a hero and ended as an enemy. Michael Jackson

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    Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on on February second, nineteen seventy-seven in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is the only child of Nidia Ripoll Torrado and William Mebarak Chadid. Shakira wrote her first poem named “La Rosa De Cristal” at the age of four. At the age of eight, Shakira wrote her first song “Tus Gafas Oscuras.” In nineteen ninety, Shakira recorded her first album, Magia, with Sony Music Colombia when she was only thirteen years old. Her album Pies Descalzos was released in February

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    Today I am going to do a report on the biggest pop star of all time Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He is one of the most influential artist to have ever lived. Michael Jackson’s story of his life was one of the most providential and tragic stories in popular music ever. Michael was an African American singer, entertainer, and songwriter. Michael was apart of a large family that consisted of 9 siblings. Michael was the 7th sibling born out of all

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    Michael Jackson Michael Jackson was, and still is, an iconic pop figure to the world today. His dance moves and singing changed the world forever. Jackson had many stages of his career life. In his childhood Michael was in his brother’s band, the Jackson 5. He then decided to go his own way and record hid own solo music. When Michael Jackson was in his early 40s his reputation and fame plummeted. When he died in 2009 at age 51 his death was greatly mourned by the whole world. Michael was born 1958

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    Michael Jackson had an incredible singing career ever since he was a child. He was the youngest of his four other brothers. Jackson, and his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, And Marlon were apart of a band his father created for them called the “Jackson 5. Michael Jackson also had a solo career later in the music industry. Michael eventually worked with other entertainers, than his brothers, as he got older. Michael Joseph Jackson, known as the “King of Pop” was one of the best entertainers that

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