Lasorda portrait installed at Smithsonian on Hall of Fame manager's 82nd birthdaySeptember 22nd, 2009 Lasorda portrait installed at Smithsonian museumWASHINGTON — The National Portrait Gallery has installed a painting of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda on his 82nd birthday. The life-sized portrait, measuring 60 inches by 50 inches, was installed Tuesday at the Smithsonian Institution.
MJ's 'secret' novel sparks bidding war between publishersSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A secret novel penned by Michael Jackson has reportedly sparked a bidding war for its rights between New York publishers. The King of Pop is said to have based the untitled book on a rock star's struggle with money and fame at the pinnacle of stardom.
National Portrait Gallery displays Andy Warhol silkscreen portrait of Sen. Edward M. KennedyAugust 27th, 2009 Kennedy portrait by Warhol installed at DC museumWASHINGTON — The National Portrait Gallery in Washington is installing an Andy Warhol portrait of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in its remembrance gallery.
MJ's 1984 Andy Warhol portrait sells at auctionAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - A 'Michael Jackson' portrait created by King of Pop Art Andy Warhol in 1984 has sold for an undisclosed amount at auction in New York. The Vered Art Gallery, in Long Island, said that an anonymous buyer had "paid over 1 million dollars" for the artwork.
Andy Warhol's portrait of Michael Jackson sold to anonymous buyer at NY gallery auctionAugust 19th, 2009 Warhol's Jackson portrait sold by NY art galleryEAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has sold an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson, but won't reveal the purchase price or the buyer.
MJ's 1984 Andy Warhol portrait to go under the hammer (Corrected)August 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A portrait of Michael Jackson, by Andy Warhol, is set to be auctioned in New York. Auction closes on August 18, 2009.
MJ's 1984 Andy Warhol portrait up for grabsAugust 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - A "Michael Jackson" painting created by King of Pop Art Andy Warhol in 1984 has been under the hammer at the Vered Gallery of East Hampton. The portrait depicts a smiling King of Pop in his red military uniform from his hit album "Thriller".
Andy Warhol's portrait of Michael Jackson is back on sale at New York gallery auctionJuly 16th, 2009 NY gallery resumes sale of Warhol's JacksonEAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — An Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson is back on the auction block at a New York art gallery.
Michael Jackson's death revives interest in 100-foot-high 'lost mural' of the king of popJuly 16th, 2009 Jackson death revives interest in Twitchell mural
LOS ANGELES — When a Los Angeles gallery mounted a retrospective of Kent Twitchell's work earlier this year the acclaimed painter figured the one thing everyone would want to see was his "lost" Michael Jackson mural. Twitchell's larger-than-life vision, showing the entertainer decked out in a white suit and matching fedora, stood 100 feet tall and 60 feet wide.
Andy Warhol's portrait of Michael Jackson dropped from Hamptons gallery's auctionJuly 13th, 2009 Warhol's Jackson portrait dropped from NY auctionEAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has temporarily removed an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson from the auction block.
Twiggy's 60th birthday to be marked with public display of life story in picsJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - 'World's first supermodel" Twiggy's 60th birthday is all set to be marked with a public display of pictures narrating the story of her life. 'Twiggy: A Life in Photographs' will celebrate the occasion by displaying more than 20 snaps starting September 19 - her birthday at London's National Portrait Gallery.
Jackson's 1984 portrait up for grabsJuly 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - A "Michael Jackson" painting created by King of Pop Art Andy Warhol in 1984 has been under the hammer at the Vered Gallery of East Hampton. The portrait depicts a smiling King of Pop in his red military uniform from his hit album "Thriller".
Rarely seen Michael Jackson portrait displayed in luxury car showroom near NY's Apollo TheaterJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson portrait displayed in NYC car showroomNEW YORK — A rarely seen portrait of Michael Jackson is on display inside a New York City showroom that sells luxury cars to celebrities. Owner Marty Abrams says an oil painting titled "The Book" is the only portrait Jackson sat for because he was friends with Australian painter Brett-Livingstone Strong.
'Beatles to Bowie' exhibition in London to display unseen celeb picsJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - An exhibition of more than 100 previously unseen images of stars from Jimi Hendrix to the Beatles are set to go on display in a National Portrait Gallery exhibition celebrating the music and fashion of the Swinging Sixties. The exhibition titled 'Beatles to Bowie: The 60s Exposed' runs from October 15 to January 24 in London.
Stars make last-minute changes to honor Michael Jackson at Black Entertainment TV AwardsJune 26th, 2009 Stars to honor Michael Jackson at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L.