(wapo/ap) Spike Lee is marking Michael Jackson's birthday with a block party-style celebration - in New York City's Borough of Kings. The filmmaker's bash for the late King of Pop will be held in Brooklyn on Aug. 29, when Jackson would have turned 51. DJ Spinna will be spinning all things Michael Jackson. Lee, a Brooklyn native, and Jackson collaborated on the music video for "They Don't Care About Us." Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will proclaim Aug. 29 "Michael Jackson Day" at the celebration. Jackson will be buried the same day in Glendale, Calif. He died June 25.
Spike Lee to Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday with NYC (Brooklyn) Street Party on August 29th.
August 19, 2009 by editor (View Source)
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BBN UPDATE: Spike Lee's Michael Jackson Day Celebration in Brooklyn on August 29th (Michael's Birthday) has been moved from Ft. Greene Park to Prospect Park because Ft. Greene can't accommodate the anticipated crowd size.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/michael_jackson/2009/08/22/2009-08-22_spike_lee_michael_jackson_tribute_moved_to_prospect_park_to_accomodate_for_bigge.html
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