Michael Jackson “This Is It” Midnight Release Celebration (Jan. 25th)

This is going to be crazy.  We warned and fun.

ATTENTION ALL MICHAEL JACKSON FANS IN NEW YORK CITY!

Be the first to own Michael Jackson’s This Is It on Blu-ray™ and DVD and dance live with the Michael Jackson’s This Is It dancers! TONIGHT at 9PM Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Best Buy (Union Square Location) will be hosting an exclusive FREE screening of Michael Jackson’s This Is It. Directly following the screening you will have a chance to perform “The Drill” with the actual dancers from Michael Jackson’s This Is It and meet Michael Jackson’s Associate Director & Choreographer Travis Payne and Director Kenny Ortega!

Learn the dance at home by watching the video below then come out Tonight and perform with the actual Michael Jackson’s This Is It dancers.
For more info visit: http://mjthisisitevents.com

Best Buy Union Square
One Union Square South
Corner of 14th Street & 4th Ave.

Michael Jackson “This is it” Review

By Shantee Gordon

Michael Jackson is in the building. The beloved king of pop, is immortalized in the film “This is It” directed by Kenny Ortega.  Droves of adoring fans are coming out to have one more moment with this great icon. So far, the movie has grossed over a hundred million dollars world wide making it the highest grossing concert film of all time.

“This is It” started out as just footage for the Jackson family archives. However, due to MJ’s untimely death the film was released as a memento for his adoring fans. The film is primarily footage from the rehearsals for Jackson’s much anticipated final tour.  Fans get to see the preparation that went into what would have been MJ’s greatest concert to date.  The film acted as a mini concert that had the audience clapping, cheering, and singing along after every musical segment.  I sat in awe as I witnessed this great in action. I also witnessed someone moved to dance in the isles during “Billie Jean” and other’s egging him on saying “We all family here…do your thing”.  Only Michael Jackson can have people from all walks of life come together in celebration during what is really a sad moment in history.

It was refreshing to see MJ in his element as charming, down to earth, and funny. In the last few years the media portrayed Michael Jackson in a negative light. This film reminded people of who he really was i.e. a humanitarian, brilliant artist, and a down to earth brother who was living and loving his craft. Jackson’s untimely death in June of 2009 left many fans feeling empty because a piece of our culture was taken from us too soon and under horrible circumstances. Once you see this film you will further fall in love with Michael Jackson and wish for a second to have just one more “woo-whoo”, one more moon walk, one more moment.

Blake Lively opens the Swarovski Crystallized Store

Gossip Girl, Blake Lively was on hand to celebrate the opening of the Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store in Soho. The opening party for the Swarovski store which was held in conjunction with Charity Water was jam packed with guests wanting their first look at the all the fun stuff.

The crowd chatted, danced, and guests were a buzzed on the death of the King of Pop. Throughout, the evening the DJ played Michael Jackson music and guests could be heard stating their disbelief about this death or sharing a childhood memory about the effect of his music them. I too can’t believe he is no longer with us. I did dance to thriller when it came on. Thriller is like my favorite song. I used to know all the moves but sadly in my old age I’ve forgotten them.

Anyways, if you like shiny stuff or “bling” then you should stop by the store to score some goodies. At the store customers are able to purchase loose crystals and choose from over 2,000 “elements” such as gems and pearls; customers are able to purchase customizable and ready-to-wear jewelry. Also, for a limited time customers can purchase the Divine Rock necklace that retails for $88 with 100% percent of the proceeds going to Charity Water.org (one of my favorites charities).

The store which is located at 499 Broadway is now open to the public. So ahead get your bling and purchase your Divine Rock necklace as they will only in stores through end of January.

Below some images of the celebrities in attendance. Lucy Liu, the first one that I noticed was gracious and friendly. I don’t know when Blake Lively or Evan Rachel Wood (she had tons of make-up) arrived I just saw them chatting with each other. I do remember seeing Chloe Sevingy arrive and thinking boy her outfit looks familiar. Then I remembered she wore a similar outfit at the Polo Classic event a few weeks ago.