The
Nobel Incentive Prize 2009
'for encouraging him to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples'
| Barack Obama |
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| USA |
| 44th President of the United States of America |
| b. 1961 |
清晨惊闻Michael Jackson去世，实有些难以置信，早前听说7月他的全球演唱会就将开唱，现在却成了永远的期待。不知道说什么好，Los Angeles Time对此事的报道用了这样的标题：“Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy”。或许这就是对他一生最真实客观的评价吧！
再此特摘录Sony Music的声明，以示纪念！
NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most
widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of
all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and
culture.
Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman,
CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: 'Michael
Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius
whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His
artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have
been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing
body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest
condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the
world who loved him.'
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment,
said: 'Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music
brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his
millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer
our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true
privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one
of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will
miss him greatly.'
Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music
Publishing, said: 'Michael was the kind of amazing talent
that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording
artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a
true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a
trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our
accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and
entire family our deepest condolences.'
Five of Jackson's solo albums – 'Off the Wall,' 'Thriller,' 'Bad,'
'Dangerous' and 'HIStory,' all with Epic Records, a Sony Music
label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his
extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records
worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of
artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most
Successful Entertainer of All Time and 'Thriller' as the Biggest
Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and
received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century
Award.
Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with
his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he
defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking
videos as 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and the epic 'Thriller.'
Jackson's sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent
generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.
这里有一个链接，是Billboard.com网站回顾MJ不同时期的歌曲在Billboard Hot 100上的排名走势：
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/25/arts/0625-jackson-graphic.html
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最近也被“熊猫”功夫了一把，感觉不错。说来可笑，第一次听说这部影片竟然是在当下铺天盖地的电视购物。记得是一个杂牌垃圾手机的广告，为了表明这部手机的视听效果，煞有介事地在手机上播放《功夫熊猫》的片段。此后便开始关注这部影片。然而随之而来的是网络上铺天盖地的“抵制”的呼声。当时便在想，这年头怎么中国人爱上了“抵制”，而鬼佬却爱上了“Kungfu”。什么赵半狄（这伙计，似乎熊猫是他们家私产）、Acosta、韩寒……统统粉墨登场。双方的观点针锋相对，吵吵嚷嚷。
自从《熊猫》上映当日，便决定去看看。最近事情太多，于是一直拖，近日才真正走进影院，一探“熊猫”真面目。除了感慨动画的技术性外，更多的是对“Dreamworks”自如运用众多中国元素的感叹。这说明中国文化不仅仅在世界上有一定影响力，甚至有了不俗的号召力。不过从另一角度来说，中国的导演和编剧们是应该汗颜的，拍自己的文化和“国宝”都拍不过鬼佬，唉！奉劝这些靠赚点击率存活的人，不要整天吵吵闹闹，专注地干点实事吧，不然今后就不是“抵制”和“汗颜”这么简单了。
再说《熊猫》虽然大量运用了中国元素，但是其中的语言以及幽默的运用都是美国式的。这样的效果有待商榷，不过两种不同文化碰撞出来的结果，确是不错。
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北京三日，随便走走，看看奥运前的首都，也看看散居在这个城市里的朋友。和五年前相比，这个城市已经绝然不同，四处都是红红火火的工地、崭新的建筑、严肃的军警以及刚刚栽下的树。奥运的首都，用全新的形象迎接世界各地的游客。
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