Posted by Charlie on August 25, 2011
We have a special edition of Friday Night 80’s this week, because there is an accompanying party going on in downtown Madison.
Be sure to check out the Majestic Theater where we present the 3rd Annual 80’s vs 90’s Michael Jackson Birthday party. Michael would have turned 53 on Monday, so we’re gonna party Friday night.
DJs Nick Nice and Mike Carlson will pay tribute to the King of Pop by going head to head in a battle of the decades, and rockin’ every MJ video ever made on the Majestic HUGE Big Screen.
Hope to see you there.
Also a note about Steve Jobs. Apple was a 1980’s juggernaut. We wish Steve the best of health and I personally thank you for bringing me Angry Birds. Remember this one?




2. Ever wonder how much “American Idol” contestants get paid? The “New York Times” did a little checking using copies of last year’s contracts that were filed in state court under laws requiring court approval of entertainment-industry deals with minors. So as far as last year, top 12 finalists received AFTRA contract fees — $1011 for hour-long episodes and $1540 for two hour episodes. That’s close to $10,000 in performance fees over the season for a top 5 contestant. And if 19 Entertainment signed the finalists, they would’ve received $200K for their first record and $50K for merchandise. In addition, finalists got a one-time payment of $1000 and a $1000 advance on royalties for each recording that goes onto iTunes. Those who made it to the top five also got $50K from Disney for taking part in “The American Idol Experience” attraction and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As for Kris Allen, he earned an advance of $350K for his first album, exclusive of recording costs, with half of it paid soon after the competition ended and half when he finished recording. Kris also received a $100K advance on royalties from a 3-year merchandising contract and $100,K for the “I’m going to Disney World” ad. He got another $100K for spending a day filming segments that were used for the Idol attraction and for taping a vocal performance for the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade television show. Adam Lambert got a $300K advance, $75K for merchandising, and $50K from Disney. It’s actually a lot more than standard contracts in the industry, but keep in mind, the “Idol” contract potentially binds the artist to the show’s producers for up to 7 years, which is about twice as long as a typical contract.

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If MJ isn’t “it” then I don’t know what “it” is…I’m just saying. Don’t you think Michael Jackson backup dancer was my true calling?