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MUSICIANS UNITE FOR “WE ARE THE WORLD”
Some of the best-known recording artists in the world gathered in the recording studio today (January 28, 1985), to record the best-selling single, "We Are The World." "We Are The…
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MICHAEL JACKSON’S HAIR CATCHES FIRE DURING PEPSI COMMERCIAL
Michael Jackson was severely burned today (January 27, 1984), during the filming of a commercial spot for Pepsi. The incident unfolded at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, when Michael…
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GROUND BREAKING NEW NETWORK BET DEBUTS TODAY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
Groundbreaking BET (Black Entertainment Television) Networks was launched today (January 25, 1980). The network was founded by Bob Johnson, who launched the company with a $15,000 loan and help from…
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BILLIE HOLIDAY ARRESTED IN SAN FRANCISCO
Singer Billie Holiday was arrested in a San Francisco hotel room today (January 22, 1949), for possession of drugs. Federal agents and local police in San Francisco had been following…
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JACKIE WILSON DEAD; BODY GUARDED ROUND THE CLOCK
Wilson was performing his hit single, “Lonely Teardrops” at a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in New Jersey, in September of 1975 when he suffered a massive heart attack.
A battle over his finances broke out between Wilson’s wife, Harlean and lawyers Edward Adourian and Wayne Bryant, who up until 1978, had guardianship over Wilson and controlled his finances.