Michael Jackson's Other Big Move: The Crotch-Grab

Devra Maza, 07.06.2009

It's a paradoxical move for a man who claimed he never wanted to grow up, and yet moved to prove his manhood by grabbing his, well, manhood.

Remembering My Battle Against Fundamentalists

Jim Luce, 07.06.2009

Jim Luce writes and speaks on Thought Leaders and Global Citizens.

Our biggest accomplishment was standing up for those torn down by the TV evangelists.

Michael as Memory

Farai Chideya, 07.03.2009

Founder PopandPolitics.com, Author, "Kiss the Sky"

When my girl scout troop had a party I brought Stevie Wonder; my friend brought Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, which was everything you needed to know about uncool, and cool.

Michael Jackson... The Man Who Rocked The Desert

Faisal J. Abbas, 06.27.2009

London-Based International Arab Affairs and Media Commentator

In the 80's and 90's, Saudi record stores didn't sell -- in public -- Michael Jackson material, claiming his albums were banned. Yet, in secret, his music was sold and exchanged extensively.

The Public Relations Enigma That Was Michael Jackson

Kimberly Krautter, 06.26.2009

Southern Iconoclast, Atlanta Native, and Anti-Coulter

My colleagues and I enjoy challenging each other as to how we would handle various PR disasters. By far the most interesting and stimulating conversations have always been around Michael Jackson.

The Death of Michael Jackson: Time for Compassion Not Vilification

Andy Ostroy, 06.26.2009

New York City-based political analyst

Today is a day to celebrate Michael Jackson's incredible talents and the many gifts he left as part of his iconic legacy. But it's also time to recognize that a mother lost a son.

Heaven Can Wait

Jancee Dunn, 06.24.2009

I knew it was time to hang it up when I realized virtually every interview I've done in the past few years contained a variation of the most inoffensive quote of all: 'I'm really blessed.'

John Edwards Deluged With Father's Day Cards

Andy Borowitz, 06.21.2009

BorowitzReport.com

Mr. Edwards said he was "undecided" as to what to do about the many children who sent him cards today, but indicated that he was in talks with Madonna.

Eat Your Fears and Snuff Them Out

Grant Cardone, 06.18.2009

Author of Sell to Survive and International Sales and Business Expert

Ask 10 people this simple question, "Freak or super freak?" And I assure you regardless of their political views all ten will answer "Super Freak."

Madonna, Africa and Child Mortality

Jim Luce, 06.15.2009

Jim Luce writes and speaks on Thought Leaders and Global Citizens.

The deaths of African children are all about food, water and cooking stoves. There is usually no public health system in place to address this tragic litany of otherwise very approachable issues.

Oprah "Community Organizes" for Capitalism

Ariston Anderson, 06.12.2009

Culture Writer

Sure, you can praise Oprah for not being a hypocrite. She's rich and she's proud of it. It's kind of tacky to flaunt your riches in a recession, but whatever.

Indian Film Director to Open Orphanage

Jim Luce, 06.12.2009

Jim Luce writes and speaks on Thought Leaders and Global Citizens.

Karri believes that as an Indian national he will be particularly adept at guiding OI India towards successfully raising 'global citizens' in India.

HuffPost Exclusive: The 40th Anniversary of Carpenters / Interview with Richard Carpenter

Mike Ragogna, 06.10.2009

Music biz vet, entertainment writer

Richard Carpenter: "So many people have said to us, 'We can understand every word to your songs,' which, with all the pop and rock records at the time, was difficult to do."

Are You Fooling Yourself?

Dr. Michael J. Breus, 06.06.2009

Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, is the author of "Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight and Feel Great Through Better Sleep".

There are plenty of stories about famous short sleepers to go around. Among those who claim (or claimed, as some are no longer with us) that they do p...

Hogwash Alert: How to Survive the Pandemic of Swine Flu Scams and Swindle

Ben Sherwood, 06.02.2009

Author, Journalist, Founder and CEO of TheSurvivorsClub.org

Long before you'd ever come down with swine flu, you'll be exposed to another kind of virus sweeping the world: A global outbreak of online scams preying on your fears of the so-called aporkalypse.

Qatar Museum of Islamic Art Bridges Cultural Divides

Magda Abu-Fadil, 06.01.2009

Director of Journalism Training Program at the American University of Beirut

Any lover of chamber music would undoubtedly appreciate Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art, or MIA, (http://www.mia.org.qa/english/index.html), given its e...

Time for Yankees to Say Goodbye to A-Rod

Matt Littman, 06.01.2009

Baseball engenders great nicknames, and the New York Yankees, the most storied franchise in all of sports, certainly have had their fair share. There's the Babe, Joltin' Joe, Mr. October, and Bitch Tits.

The Prop 8 Monologues, Vol. 2 of 2: The Law is Gay

Steven Shehori, 05.16.2009

The truth however, is that despite Prop 8, gay marriage has been embraced in California since that first studio exec flew business class out of the Earth's primordial goo four billion years ago.

Do You Really Think Mel Gibson Is Bothered by Giving His Wife $400 Million?

Jill Brooke, 05.15.2009

Blended Families Expert and Author of "Don't Let Death Ruin Your Life"

The press has a myopic focus on the size of the divorce settlement, speculating that this will be the biggest amount ever. But unlike the vast majority of divorcing couples, Mel and Robyn Gibson's lifestyle will not be diminished.

Shopping Cures World Ills!

Heidi Kingstone, 05.14.2009

journalist living in london - returned from the sudan in december

Louis Vuitton make very few of these Vernis Roses collection cashmere and silk scarves, which happened to be magnificent, and successfully create a buzz. They are sold out across Europe.

My Friend Ian Browde's Right Brain Reflections

Yvonne R. Davis, 05.14.2009

President

With the election of Barack Obama as U.S. president, the world has entered a new economic context, "social or community capitalism," which will become our paradigm by 2015 - 2020.