411 Mania — Madonna, Eddie Van Halen, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Celine Dion, Wyclef Jean, Whitney Houston, Gloria Estefan, Dick Clark, "Soul Train", Motown and the Rock Hall talk about Michael... more info
Kerrang! —
Stars have paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson, who died of a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles yesterday. He was 50 years old.
"On this tour I have been paying tribute to MJ by wearing his Beat It jacket and rhinestone glove," said Limp Bizki... more info
MTV.com News — Artists from Alien Ant Farm to Amy Winehouse have had success with their versions of MJ's classics.By James Montgomery
Mariah Carey
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Michael Jackson was the consummate entertainer; a groundbreaking dancer ... more info
TMZ —
He provided the rock guitar solo in Jackson's hit song "Beat It." TMZ has just heard from Eddie Van Halen on Michael Jackson's death:"I am really shocked; as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on 'Be... more info
MTV.com News — We take a look back at the King of Pop's unique career.By Jayson Rodriguez
Jackson 5 in 1970
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When you think of Michael Jackson, the first thing that comes to mind might be his unique dancing abilit... more info
MTV.com News — From the cinematic 'Thriller' to the bank-breaking 'Scream,' Jackson made an indelible impact on music videos.By James Montgomery
Michael Jackson performing in 1989
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It is a loss of immeasurable magnitude. Mi... more info
The Newsroom — TV Guide's Hollywood 411 brings you the scoop on Chickenfoot. The super-group consists of Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers and guitar legend Joe Satriani. more info
JamBase — HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY TO HALEN'S "SECRET WEAPON"
Though he may not have gotten invited back for Van Halen's big 2007 reunion tour with David Lee Roth, we're still down to celebrate a crucial factor in that band's classic sound (even if Eddie and Alex ... more info
Allmusic Blog — Van Halen has announced intentions to sue Nike, claiming that the sneaker company’s new brand of running shoes “infringes on the aesthetics of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat guitar.” Damages, confiscation of profits, and the destruction of th... more info