Today while catching up on the latest music industry news, I literally put my face in the palm of my hand and shook my head in dismay. As I was just glimpsing over the headlines on Billboard.com it quickly came crashing down on me how ridiculous these supposed “newsworthy” items were.

Here are some of my favorite disappointments of the day:

Justin Bieber to Star as Himself in 3D Biopic
Really? We need a Justin Bieber movie? And in 3D? Justin Bieber apparently has taken over the world and the minds of not only the music industry moguls, but has also now succeeded in capturing those of the film industry. I think 2012 just got a lot closer to becoming reality… The end must be near.

Bret Michaels To Co-Host ‘Miss Universe’ Pageant
Bret Michaels was the choice to host “Miss Universe” this year – this washed up artist is starting to pop up everywhere. Yes people liked him on the Celebrity Apprentice, but really does he have any business hosting a beauty queen pageant? There used to be class in the Miss Universe pageant – I remember watching it growing up and it was the event of the evening, but Bret Michaels? I have no more words…

Dee Snider Keeps It Real on ‘Growing Up Twisted’
This is what we need: another reality show about another washed up musician and his crazy family. Hopefully Dee and his wife beat the curse of the reality show divorce rate. Maybe this one will be different, but all the rest have reminded me of a train wreck happening in slow motion before your eyes.

Will.i.am Doesn’t Support New Michael Jackson Album
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Is anyone else sick of the money making machine that has leapt onto the scene since Michael Jackson’s death – it started with the movie (which was released only 4 months after his death), then a Christmas album released in October – yes, OCTOBER. Not really the holiday season yet, but that’s another issue entirely… Finally, even a reality show is being created!?!?

Jackson 5 – ‘Ultimate Christmas Collection’

Ok, Michael Jackson WAS the King of Pop, and aside from his personal life and the issues that he had, his music still strikes a chord across the world. However, since Michael’s passing – he’s bigger than ever! For weeks after his death I heard various Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 tunes being blasted… constantly. Everywhere I turned there was Michael – all day on various radio stations, from people’s cars, in stores, and the list goes on and on. America was in mourning. But at some point, enough is enough and the reaction changes from remembrance to irritation. I agree he should be remembered for his contribution to music and its long lasting effect on our culture. Yes, even as a young girl I had pants with all sorts of crazy zippers that I likened to Michael Jackson’s attire. They were bright yellow and my favorite. This was the 80′s, and I was 6, but still – they were awesome…

Anyways, I digress… while tooling around on the Internet I discovered…

The Jack5ons – A Family Dynasty
(Yes the #5 is deliberate), to premiere on December 13th on A&E.

“Behind the headlines lies a captivating family, whose lives have been unwillingly played out before cameras for decades. After 40 years in the business together, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon have sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. Now, the brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five. The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty will chronicle the brothers’ relationships with each other, their parents and their children, while also balancing the demands of their professional commitments and celebrity.”

Really? That’s what we need first and foremost this holiday season? More Christmas albums (which I personally detest), and another even lousier reality TV show – because we don’t have enough of those already… And where have his brothers been these last 40 years? Not doing anything relevant and noteworthy in the world of music obviously. And more obviously, if their lives have been so unwillingly played out before cameras for decades why are they asking for more?

In my estimation, all of this only cheapens Michael Jackson’s legacy as the ultimate entertainer he was, aside from his moral discretions, as well as fill the selfish motives for all those profiting from these ventures.

What do you think – should Michael be left to rest in peace or have his memory flaunted about to make every last penny off his legacy?

T. Lynn

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