5 Groovy Things to know about the Jackson 5 Cartoon
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5 Groovy Things to know about the Jackson 5 Cartoon

When I was in middle school, I really gravitated to everything Jackson 5... I was (and still am) enamored with the 1970’s but also, loved to see how much fun they appeared to have performing as a family. And let’s be real, the Jackson brothers looked like me, they were my age, and I related to their story.

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5 Things Michael Jackson fans should know about Motown 25
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5 Things Michael Jackson fans should know about Motown 25

I've always taken the moonwalk for granted. It was a dance move that Michael Jackson was known for, something that he’d always done, and something he was always expected to do. It's always been one of those things that I considered to be "no big deal".

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Brothers- Best of Michael and Jermaine Jackson  PLAYLIST
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Brothers- Best of Michael and Jermaine Jackson PLAYLIST

I've been a fan for ages and realize that each and every one of us is super unique in our tastes; Even within the Michael Jackson catalog of music. In talking about songs that I like, typing the lyrics just doesn't work well enough. So I decided to throw it back to the days of the mixtape, and make my own playlist to share.

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What I Know About Jermaine Jackson- A Michael Jackson Fan Perspective
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What I Know About Jermaine Jackson- A Michael Jackson Fan Perspective

As a key member of the Jackson 5, Jermaine was the heartthrob with a mature and soulful sound likened to Marvin Gaye ...He is Michael's older brother, the second lead vocal of the group, and one of Michael's most recognizable "soldiers of love". Yet, Jermaine Jackson has been so often overlooked and misunderstood in the Michael Jackson fan community.

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5 Things To Know About the Michael Jackson Suite at Walt Disney World
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5 Things To Know About the Michael Jackson Suite at Walt Disney World

Michael Jackson visited the Disney parks often during his life, especially during the early 1980’s. I’ve always been a huge fan of Disney and shared a little bit about my first time in Disneyland a couple weeks ago (here). Walt Disney World has been my “other home” since I was a child and still remains a place that I look forward to visiting as often as possible. 

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The History of Michael Jackson: at Disneyland
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The History of Michael Jackson: at Disneyland

If my love and appreciation for Michael Jackson came from my father, I must give credit for my love of Disney to my mother.When I think of Walt Disney, one of the things I often think about is how the hard work, creativity, and the dream of one man could create the massive empire that Disney is today. So inspiring!

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How I ALMOST Met Michael Jackson (mjfangirl personal storytime)
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How I ALMOST Met Michael Jackson (mjfangirl personal storytime)

I've been a fan for more than 2/3 of my life and have come to know a lot of people who've met Michael Jackson. I've also met others who have had close encounters like I have. Everyone has a different experience and a different story. I happened to be in the right place at the right time and made a wrong decision.

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Gifts for the Michael Jackson Fan- A Guide (for Christmas - or anytime!)  PART 1
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Gifts for the Michael Jackson Fan- A Guide (for Christmas - or anytime!) PART 1

Here in New York, icicle lights begin to illuminate the city, store windows boast their extravagant Christmas displays, and there’s that sense of cheer and brotherhood in the air. As Michael shouts in the Jackson Five “Christmas Won’t Be The Same This Year,” song- the time only happens once a year (!) and it’s always been one of my favorites.

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My Michael Jackson Fan Favorites- For October 2016!
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My Michael Jackson Fan Favorites- For October 2016!

This post comes up with only 5 days left in the month but... it's never too late, is it? :)I've been through a lot of life changes in the past few week. I've been traveling a lot!

Even though I've been back and forth between different climates over the last few weeks...

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Ahhh! I visited the I LOVE MJ shop in Tokyo!
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Ahhh! I visited the I LOVE MJ shop in Tokyo!

I've always given much props to Japan for always showing love and respect to Michael Jackson.When my friend Yousuke told me that there was a Michael Jackson specialty store called I LOVE MJ Shop in Odaiba, I couldn't wait to check it out together!

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Obsession or Loyalty? What is the TRUTH About Michael Jackson Fans?
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Obsession or Loyalty? What is the TRUTH About Michael Jackson Fans?

Someone asked me the other day, if I thought that my fanship of Michael Jackson could be considered an obsession. At the time, his question angered me. I secretly felt attacked and tried to explain to the best of my ability, why I was so enamored and interested in Michael- my childhood hero. Obsession? Nope.

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