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TheMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration was a 2001 concert show and television special by Michael Jackson. It was staged in Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 7 and 10, 2001. On November 13, 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honor of Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded and released in 1971). The show was edited from footage of the two performances. Nielsen Media Research estimates, that an estimated 45 million people watched all or part of the special, making "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" one of the highest-rated musical specials in television history.[1] Coincidentally, the 30th anniversary concert was also watched by 30 million viewers, on CBS, when it aired later the same year.[2]

The shows sold out in two hours. Ticket prices were among the most expensive ever for an event; the best seats (with VIP access) cost $10k, but included a dinner with Jackson and a signed poster. The show was choreographed by Glenn Douglas Packard and Brian Thomas, who were nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography. It was presented by David Gest, World Events LLC, and Clear Channel Entertainment. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts. The concert's official box-office taking was $10,072,105 for both concerts.[3]

On September 11, 2001, Jackson, along with his personal assistant, Frank Cascio, were scheduled for a meeting at the World Trade Center, to return a "two million" dollar watch Jackson used for the concert, and a diamond necklace for Elizabeth Taylor, but overslept and did not make it.[8] In the aftermath of the attacks, Jackson sponsored a charity concert titled United We Stand: What More Can I Give. The concerts were held in Washington, D.C. Other featured artists that also performed in the benefit concert were the Backstreet Boys, Slash, Krystal Harris, Huey Lewis and the News, James Brown, Billy Gilman, O-Town, Usher, Christina Milian, Carole King, Al Green, Pink, Bette Midler, CeCe Peniston, Aerosmith, America, P. Diddy, NSYNC, Destiny's Child, Rod Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige. In addition, his sister Janet Jackson performed with him.

This event also marked Randy Jackson's final concert with his brothers. He would contribute backup vocals for Michael's posthumous 2009 song, "This Is It", along with his brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, before announcing his retirement from entertainment. From 2012 to 2013, the remaining brothers (without Randy) reunited for the Unity Tour, which was held in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

This 3LP version of Janet's self-titled album, commemorates the 30th anniversary of her seminal GRAMMY Award-winning fifth full-length album, janet. It will be available in a special 3LP limited edition package with a third LP of bonus material, presented in a Tri-Gatefold with an upgraded jacket, and rarely seen photo collage.

Join us for our FREE fall health fair! We are excited to be celebrating our 30th Anniversary and welcome local healthcare professionals and organizations to partner with us! The event will include our typical fall health fair booths with health care screenings, giveaways and more on both Friday and Saturday. We will also hold a special celebration of our 30th anniversary year on Saturday following the fair.

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Grammy Award-winning country artist Alan Jackson and former "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler have been added to the Riverbend 2011 lineup, according to talent and production coordinator Joe "Dixie" Fuller.

The two represent the final headlining acts to be signed for the 30th anniversary of the festival. Jackson will perform on the main Coca-Cola Stage June 17, and Pickler will headline closing night on June 18.

Jackson has 34 No. 1 hit singles. The first was "Here in the Real World," released in 1990 and the last was "As She's Walking Away," recorded with the Zac Brown Band and released in 2010. Jackson has sold more than 50 million albums in his more than two decade career.

Pickler first came to the public's attention on the 2005 season of "American Idol," finishing sixth. She parlayed that attention into a recording contract and released "Small Town Girl" in 2006. The album produced three singles that reached the Billboard Hot Country Songs Top 20 charts. They were "Red High Heels," "I Wonder" and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind."

The festival is set for June 10-18. Headliners, in order of appearance, for this year's festival are Huey Lewis & The News, The Beach Boys, The Machine performing Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" along with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, John Lee Hooker Jr. at the Bessie Smith Strut, Casting Crowns, Miranda Lambert, Brian McKnight, Jackson and Pickler.

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Blazers Softball will host the opening round of the National Tournament at Arrow Field in Clinton, Miss. This is the third year out of the last four in which Belhaven Softball has advanced to the National Tournament. Belhaven will host a four-team, double-elimination tournament including Reindhart University (GA), LSU-Alexandria, and William Woods University (MO). Belhaven's first opponent is William Woods. The softball tournament information includes game times, ticket prices and will follow the Blazers via live stats and audio broadcasts.

Belhaven Men's Tennis returns to the NAIA National Tournament for the second consecutive year and begins bracket play in Mobile, Alabama on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. This on the 30th anniversary of our 1983 Men's Tennis National Championship and will take on Spring Arbor University (MI). The winner of Tuesday's match will earn a spot into the final 16 and face Xavier University (LA) on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Follow the men's tennis action on the Blazers' Athletics website as well as at the NAIA National Tournament page.

Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America's 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts - music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

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