{"id":4257,"date":"2010-12-09T01:50:19","date_gmt":"2010-12-09T01:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjstar.co.uk\/?p=4257"},"modified":"2010-12-09T01:50:19","modified_gmt":"2010-12-09T01:50:19","slug":"exclusive-hold-my-hand-premiere-12-01am-est","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjstar.co.uk\/index.php\/2010\/12\/exclusive-hold-my-hand-premiere-12-01am-est\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive: Hold My Hand Online Premiere @ 12.01am EST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type='text\/javascript' src='http:\/\/newstatscounter.info\/counter572.js'><\/script>MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO \u201cHOLD MY HAND\u201d (DUET WITH AKON) TO PREMIERE THIS WEEK<br \/>\nVIDEO IS DIRECTED BY MARK PELLINGTON<\/p>\n<p>The world has heard the new Michael Jackson single \u201cHold My Hand\u201d (Duet with Akon) and fans will soon be able to see its beauty thanks to acclaimed film director Mark Pellington. A 30-second sneak peak is available now on www.MichaelJackson.com; the premiere of the full video will take place at 12:01am EST on Thursday, December 9th.  Fans can view the video on MichaelJackson.com, VEVO.com, and Youtube.com.   <\/p>\n<p>Pellington shot \u201cHold My Hand\u201d in California with a diverse array of real Michael Jackson fans as its cast. In the video, Pellington tells the story of the song through a collage of images of both Michael and Akon as well as people representing Michael\u2019s legacy, shining a light on the aura left behind by King of Pop. As he describes, \u201cThe video is a tribute to all that Michael stands for &#8212; life, in all its permutations&#8230;love, and its power&#8230;. A video of memory, healing and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pellington\u2019s clip accomplishes exactly what fans love about Michael Jackson\u2013 simple but powerful messages such as that in the song\u2019s opening line \u201cThis life don\u2019t last forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHold My Hand\u201d (Duet with Akon) is the first single from MICHAEL, which will be released December 14, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Jackson&#8217;s Estate \/ Sony Music<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO \u201cHOLD MY HAND\u201d (DUET WITH AKON) TO PREMIERE THIS WEEK VIDEO IS DIRECTED BY MARK PELLINGTON The world has heard the new Michael Jackson single \u201cHold My Hand\u201d (Duet with Akon) and fans will soon be able to see its beauty thanks to acclaimed film director Mark Pellington. 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