Subject: Michael Jackson

• The 50 Cent Interview with SF Weekly

  September 10, 2007

• The Sultan Of Suds, The King Of Pop, Of Beer, Michael Jackson, Is Dead

  September 14, 2007

• RaidersSuckNinersSuck: Week 5

  October 8, 2007

• Break Guinness Record for 'Thriller' Dance in Dolores Park

  October 23, 2007

• The Sultan Of Suds, The King Of Pop, Of Beer, Michael Jackson, Is Dead

  September 14, 2007

• Holiday Inn Bondage, Playboy's Rock the Rabbit, Stagecoach and the How Weird Street Faire: Your Monday Morning Hangover

  May 5, 2008

• Natural Sweets for the Sweet: Cookbook Event at Red Hill Books, Just in Time for Valentine's Day

  Chef Mani Niall, who's done everything culinary from being Michael Jackson's private chef (really) to operating his own eponymous bakery on Fairfax in Los Angeles, will be discussing his new cookbook, Sweet! From Agave Nectar to Turbinado, Home Baking With Every Kind of Natural Sweetener, on February 13th at 7 p.m. at Red Hill Books at 401 Cortland Avenue (648-5331). Yes, just in time for Valentine's Day! Come and get in the mood. You can bake up some sweet treats, or just get a copy of the book

  February 9, 2009

• Revenge of the Nerds April 11

  Paul IttoopGet ready to see the world through prescription beer goggles on April 11, when the Nerd Nite tour hits SOMA--the very appropriate part of town considering its high high-tech geek concentration. Tagging itself "like the Discovery Channel with beer," the event has been touring the East Coast for a couple years. It now brings to our brainy city presentations about "real-life zombies, parasitic birds, corkscrewed duck phalluses, mating dances set to Michael Jackson, and...disgusting cuisi

  March 31, 2009

• The Terrible Infant Speaks

  Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and coming home.

  May 21, 2008

• The Way You Make Me Feel

  Harmony Korine creates a Neverland for celeb impersonators in the singular and sincere Mister Lonely.

  May 21, 2008

• An American (and a Chinese) in Paris

  The third time's the guilty pleasure for Tucker and Chan's buddy-cop franchise

  August 8, 2007

• Black Hole Son

  Chris Cornell gets a little help from his friends

  July 4, 2007

• Get Way Down

  July 5, 2006

• Moky's Life 101

  Moky Huynh, self-help jackhammer, is inspiring, abrasive, and one of a kind

  April 12, 2006

• Department of What the Fuck?

  What does the ghost of INXS's Michael Hutchence think of his band's reunion?

  January 18, 2006

• Go! With the Spirit

  For the six members of the U.K. indie-pop provocateurs the Go! Team, having fun is serious business

  July 13, 2005

• Going BATS

  Inventing a bunch of stories

  April 27, 2005

• Mother Knows Best

  April 20, 2005

• Pop Goes the Pop King

  Or is Michael Jackson simply misunderstood? Take quiz, find out.

  March 9, 2005

• 2003: Year of the Wonka Record

  For the year's 10 best records, go somewhere else. For the year's 10 best "Wonka Records," you've come to the right place.

  December 17, 2003

• Play Rotorecall

  October 1, 2003

• Best Young Fashion Engineers

  Joe Haller and Ian Hannula, Nice Collective

  May 14, 2003

• Shop Till You Drop

  Forget Kurt Cobain's Journals, and try Eminem's To-Do Lists instead

  December 18, 2002

• Who's Bad?

  July 31, 2002

• Pop Philosophy

  February 7, 2001

• New Forest City Rockers Episode Up Now

  The Forest City Rockers - Episode 3 from Eighty Four Films on Vimeo. Jay Howell's animated comedy/musical variety show, Forest City Rockers, has a new episode on offer. His latest work (which includes a crew of actors and animators) has a heavy pizza focus--which means a lot of goofy vignettes, my favorite of which is a commercial for Jammer's Pizza, which will make a pie in any shape you want (from Michael Jackson to your grandma's soul to a guitar). Plus there's cool black and white footage

  May 11, 2009

• Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson Paid Proper Drag Queen Tribute

  Pretty much the coolest Farrah photo everOn Monday night, Tiara Sensation is turning a tribute to Michael Jackson (which, strangely enough, we hear she'd already had on the books) into a farewell for two pop culture icons who floated through the Pearly Gates this week. On Jun 29, you can hit "BAD: The Farah and Michael Deathmatch" at the Stud. The free party starts at 10 p.m. and is devoted to "the passing of two bitshitcrazy gay icons" featuring a very special Michael Jackson tribute by Downey.

  June 26, 2009

• Never Can Say Goodbye

  Michael Jackson in 1987 I'm not trying to be cynical or morbid here, but Michael Jackson's death was the best thing to happen to him in years. In death, Michael lives on forever. He has now joined the ancestors, among them musical icons like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, and Fela Kuti. I appreciated the VH1 tributes which showed his greatest moments over and over (gotta love that amazing moonwalk during the Motown 25th Anniversary, not to mention his gravi

  June 29, 2009

• AEG Left With Hefty Debt in Wake of Michael Jackson Death

  The thing about irony is that its timing is always impeccable. Last night I got the new issue of Rolling Stone, which had a front of the book article on "Inside Michael Jackson's Troubled London Comeback" about the performances scheduled to happen next month. Before the singer's unexpected death yesterday, though, there was already concern over whether the King of Pop would make his dates. According to writer Fred Goodman, concert promoter AEG Live (which locally books the Warfield and Regency B

  June 26, 2009

• Last Night: Michael Jackson R.I.Party in Alamo Square

  Michael Jackson R.I.PartyThursday, June 25, 2009Alamo SquareBetter than: Hiding from the cops in the woods on nights when Michael Jackson didn't die.There are times when you really appreciate living in a city--because it means there's an instant crowd willing to gather for any momentous occasion. Like the night when Obama got elected (Drinking to Hope!). Or the night when a pop music legend is found dead (Drinking to Lost Youth). Those are the times when you need to be together with your random

  June 26, 2009

• Reactions to Michael Jackson's Death (Pt. 2) Davey-D, Prince vs. MJ

  One More Star in Heaven... More Michael Jackson remembrances and upcoming tribute parties...Davey-D emails with an interesting take on MJ's cultural impact: "MJ was the soundtrack of many of our lives. He was our Saturday morning cartoon hero. He was our answer to the Osmond Brothers. He was one who everyone tried to imitate, especially when he busted out with the robot when 'Dancing Machine' first dropped.  He was the one who saved the music industry when it was all but dead with Thriller

  June 26, 2009

• Reactions to Michael Jackson's Death (Pt. 1): Lyrics Born, Sake 1 & More

  Let's Remember Him This Way When a pop culture icon passes, it's never a happy thing. The death of Michael Jackson has definitely sent shivers through the urban community, most of whom revered MJ's music, which was an essential soundtrack for most of their lives. Well, up until Bad, at least. But this is no time for humor. This is a time for remembrance. When ASD heard about Jackson's passing, we quickly asked local DJs, label owners, artists, and authors for their reactions. Sterling James,

  June 26, 2009

• Mourn Michael Jackson Tonight @ Dolores Park, Ferry Plaza, Alamo Sq.

  We just got word on a R.I.P. Michael Jackson trike ride/ wake tonight hosted by "Deep.":"Trikeasaurus bike ride and then maybe a FlashDance (assuming people feel like dancing). We'll start the ride at 7 at Dolores Park. We'll be riding. I'll probably be updating our location via SMS*We'll be at Ferry Plaza at 8:30. If people are there we'll stop there. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. AND REQUESTS. I have a ton of MJ & the Jacksons that I love to play (as you know) but lemme know what you w

  June 25, 2009

• What's Your Favorite Michael Jackson Memory?

  All right, time to remember Michael Jackson in style. We're opening up All Shook Down to your favorite Michael Jackson and Michael Jackson-related memories. Pull from any time period you wish--The Jackson 5, Captain EO, Neverland... walking on the Golden Gate Bridge......Whatever it is, we'd like to hear your stories here.I remember taking a "Thriller" dance class through the local Parks & Rec when I was a kid. Four weeks of trying to cock my shoulder and shuffle my feet like a zombie wit

  June 25, 2009

• Michael Jackson R.I.P.

  Grim news in celebrity deaths today. Looks like Michael Jackson died of a heart attack in Los Angeles after being rushed to the hospital in a coma. The King of Pop was 50 years old. Along with today's news about Farrah Fawcett's death, we can now officially say a little part of our youth has gone to an early grave too. If you hear of MJ wakes around the city, please post the info below.

  June 25, 2009

• 10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10

  Michael Jackson R.I.Parties (All Weekend)We'll be adding parties to our list as we hear about them (be sure to post your recommendations below). For now, we suggest fueling your King of Pop nostalgia at one of these places: on Friday, Milk's "Culture Clash" DJ party with Dr. Mr. E and Dave Paul already focuses on "all the great '80s singalong classics we all love," including hip-hop, pop, new wave, and the like. Bonus: Dave Paul is one of the masterminds behind the legendary Prince vs. Michael J

  June 26, 2009

• S.F. Eateries Pay Homage to the King of Pop with Special Menu Items

  thedieline.comWhile SFoodie is still digesting the tremendous loss of Michael Jackson, we are heartened by the tributes that have been popping up on menus around town.On Friday morning, Little Skillet (330 Ritch at Townsend) rolled out the "Billy Jean" [sic]: Grits with bacon, pecans, and brown sugar. By the afternoon, customers at Humphry Slocombe (2790 Harrison at 24th St.) were getting all spiritual with a "Jesus Juice" sorbet made with Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone and Coke Classic (what

  June 30, 2009

• Legoland Cancels Plans for Michael Jackson Lego Figure

  Legoland intended to honor the late King of Pop by putting his four-inch Lego likeness on display at its Miniland U.S.A. park in Carlsbad, California. But today officials announced the plan had been abandoned due to "unresolved legal issues." "We were looking forward to installing a small tribute to Michael Jackson in Miniland," said the park's general manager Peter Ronchetti. "However, legal matters have come to light that prevent us from displaying the model in the park."Calls to the

  July 2, 2009

• Sweet Beat: A Closer Look at Humphry Slocombe's Jesus Juice

  Earlier this week, we shouted out some local eateries tributing Michael Jackson on their menus. Since then, we've had a closer look at the Jesus Juice ($7.50 a pint) from Humphry Slocombe (2790 Harrison at 24th St.).What began as an afternoon toast to the King of Pop on Thursday afternoon between HS chef/owner Jake Godby and operations manager Sean Vahey became a beautiful sorbet by Friday, as Godby mixed and froze a concoction of Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone and Coke Classic. SFoodie was skeptic

  July 3, 2009

• Zen and the Art of Nose Maintenance

  July 8, 2009

• 5 Things I'd Rather Hear About Than More Michael Jackson Coverage

  Amadou & Maryam Believe it or not folks, there are other things happening in the entertainment world besides the seemingly endless Michael Jackson media feeding frenzy - which should have concluded with his memorial service and BET tribute. Here are a few: 5. Amadou & Mariam opening for Coldplay. Two blind musicians from Mali with an amazing sound and a story to match have snagged the coveted opening spot for the world's biggest rock band not named U2 or the Rolling Stones on their cur

  July 8, 2009

• Clueless in the Castro

  July 15, 2009

• Michael Jackson vs. Prince This Saturday

  Played in Full: Prince vs. MJ So you wanna be startin' something? Head over to the Madrone Lounge this Saturday, when the legendary Prince vs. Michael Jackson party makes its first official SF appearance since MJ's passing. Fresh off of victorious stops in Seattle and Portland, this edition of PVMJ promises to be very special indeed, with a 6-hour extended version of the monthly party, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Purple Rain as well as honoring Jackson's memory. And here's a little n

  July 16, 2009

• 10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10

  Being a cheapskate is easy in this city -- there's plenty of culture to be had for less than the price of a fancy farmer's market cocktail. Below, our picks for a low-budget weekend.Dead Meadow at McLaren Park on SaturdayHex Dispensers @ Annie's (Friday) Loud, fast, and macabre: That seems to be the mantra of Austin's Hex Dispensers, an underrated act with a Halloween-themed wit and the rapid pacing of a slasher flick. The band sprints through haunted topics with a sociopath's smile, its songs s

  July 17, 2009

• Masters of Puppets

  July 29, 2009

• Hipsters, Rejoice: PVMJ Wristbands Are Here

  BombHipHop.comAvailable in Purple (and other colors, too)​ Despite your PBR tattoo, pimped-out track bike, and closet full of guayabera shirts and skinny pants, admit it: your life as a hipster was incomplete. You desperately searched for meaning at Kuduro parties, chic art openings, and monster truck rallies. You were halfway through your mashup mix of Brazilian tropicalismo and hair-metal when you realized: if only I had a "Prince vs. Michael Jackson" wristband, my life would be worth m

  August 31, 2009

• Gesamtkunstwerk It, Girl

  September 9, 2009

• Soul Slam IV: Prince vs. Michael Jackson

  September 16, 2009

• The Return of Swamp Thing

  September 23, 2009

• Neil and Pray

  October 14, 2009