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Jul 01, '09

Well, what can one say about someone who started his career at 5 years of age and even then garnered adulation as much as an established star? That was just one of the humble achievements of Michael Jackson, the unbeaten King of Pop. Here’s a run through HIStory!

Michael was born on the 29th of August, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His parents were working class African-American folks. Though his father was a guitarist, he had to hang up his boots to work as a crane operator in order to provide for his wife and 9 kids, Michael being the 7th child. The era of Michael’s magic began in 1964 when he was 5, and the lead singer of a band Jackson 5, formed by his brothers, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and himself. The band would play the same clubs as biggies like Jackie Wilson. Four years after their formation, the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered Jackson 5 and got them an audition for Motown Records. Their singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" were declared US No1 hits. The Jackson 5 then recorded 14 albums and Michael recorded 4 solo albums with Motown.

In 1976, The Jackson 5 decided to move on and signed up with Epic. The group renamed The Jacksons (their name before Jackson 5). Youngest brother Randy replaced Jermaine and the Jacksons made 6 albums till 1984. Michael made his first film debut in 1977 with the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross. Michael met Quincy Jones there, who did the score for the film. This collaboration resulted in his successful album "Off The Wall", the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US.

There on, success just followed. In 1982 saw the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller', which produced 7 hit singles, and sold over 50 million copies worldwide! Michael worked with the best directors and producers to make music videos (short films, as he called them) for promoting his singles, especially 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller'. Not just the single but also 'The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller' became the world's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales.

In 1983 was the year when the super famous moonwalk came into being, when Michael performed it for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. A year later, in 1984, Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. December 9, 1984, saw the last concert of the Jacksons’ Victory Tour. Michael split from the group and went solo. 1987 saw the release of his eagerly-awaited third solo album, 'Bad', and went on his first solo world tour. 1988, Michael wrote his first autobiography, in which he spoke on his childhood and career for the first time. The end of the 1980s marked Michael as 'Artist of the Decade', for the success of 'Thriller' and 'Bad'.

Michael’s fourth album Dangerous came in 1991, when he signed with Sony Music, the largest ever recording contract. He did a world tour again in 1992, and took his concerts to new territories never before visited by any artist. The same year Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world. Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley in 1994. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996.

Michael’s fifth solo album, 'HIStory' came in 1995; it was a double album - first half containing new material and the second half a compilation of greatest hits. What followed was a 2 year long tour. On November 14th, 1996, Michael married for the second time to Debbie Rowe, a nurse who he met while getting a treatment for his skin pigment disorder. They had their first child Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. on February 13, 1997 and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson on April 3rd 1998. Michael released the remix album 'Blood On The Dance Floor' in 1997. This contained 5 new songs linked with a 38min film "Ghosts". Michael played 5 roles in this using the latest special effects and make-up artistry, combined with his dance and music.

Michael celebrated his 30th anniversary as a solo artist in September 2001, with two concerts to be held in New York, USA. Biggies like Whitney Houston, Usher, Destiny’s Child, and Shaggy performed their original and Michael Jackson’s songs. Michael reunited with all of his brothers and performed their biggest hits, followed by his biggest solo hits. In October 2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' so far releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World".

The almost four-decade long career ended abruptly and tragically. As MJ passed away, he was apparently in a debt of $ 500 million. He was meant to embark on another world tour that would have got him $ 50 million. But, guess that was not to be! MJ has moonwalked back in History!

To pay tribute to the King of Pop, click here.

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Jun 29, '09

We will remember the time, M J, when you ruled the pop world!

The moon walk, the 'woo hoo', the sequined white gloves, he was a dancing dream... And now the King of Pop has joined the dream world himself, as he lay to rest forever, at a young age of 50. But then, legends don't die! So Michael Jackson will live forever!

Michael Jackson, Whacko Jacko, MJ, the King of Pop... call him what you may. The single soul behind it all was one star who didn't need an introduction. You didn't need to know English music. You didn't need to even know the English language. But you knew who MJ was, and all his moves and grooves too.

MJ said, 'I wanna rock with you', and the world rocked with him. Michael has been a 'Smooth Criminal' and the 'Bad' boy and led a 'Dangerous' life too. But everyone will 'Remember the time' when MJ ruled the music and dance world. Now 'The Man in the Mirror' has jumped 'Off the Wall' and will always be missed. Whether it was the 'Stranger in Moscow', Drity Diana', the 'Liberian Girl', 'Billie Jean', or people 'Black or white', when he said, 'Give in to me', everyone just followed. He said 'Wanna be starting something', and there was 'Blood on the dance floor'.

Now that MJ has become part of the HIStory, the whole world is going to miss him. And the MJ fever will never be over... It's too high to be over!

Rest in Peace, MJ!

To view MJ's biography, click here.

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May 05, '09

Make Mother’s Day celebrations more special by winning prizes!

Happy Mother’s Day! As the adage goes, God couldn’t be there in every home so He made mothers. It’s Mother’s Day on the 10th of May. So, don’t let the day pass by without telling your mum how much you love her. We’re sure you’ll be doing that in real life, do it on Fropper too!

Tell your mommy how much you love her, cherish her and worship her by writing her a letter as an ezBlog post. Here are some tips – remind her of some special incidents and how her being there has meant so much to you. To write an ezBlog post, click here. Maybe you could read it out to her!
1st Prize: A Handbag and Audio CD
2nd Prize: Photo Frame and Audio CD

Special moments are meant to be shared. So, upload your photos with your mum – childhood snaps, birthday snaps, picnic snaps, just about anything. The loveliest pics will win prizes. Click here to upload pics.
1st Prize: A Handbag and Audio CD
2nd Prize: Photo Frame and Audio CD

Hasn’t your mum made your life beautiful and fragrant? Do the same for her by gifting her flowers. Click here to send her a gift.

Send entries before the 11th of May
Tag them with ‘mothers day’ to be eligible
Prizes will be sent only within India

Don’t forget to wish her from us too.

Cheers!
Fropper Team

Tags: women day, womens day, women's day

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Apr 17, '09

Have a ball with Fropper’s IPL T20 Zone!

IPL T20 is here again! And we want you guys to experience each and every exciting moment there could be. So, here it is the IPL T20 Zone that will let you do just that!

Did Bhajji slap someone again? Yuvraj Singh scored 36 runs in 6 overs? Get such spicy and breaking news in IPL Headlines.

We have a special radar that will help you locate more buffs like you. We call it the T20 Club Members section. Make new friends who will relate to your passion.

So what if you can’t be on the field playing with the opponent teams? You surely can Play Games on the IPL T20 Zone and become a Cricketing hero!

Don’t have access to TV or radio to know the score? No problem! We have live Score cards to keep you updated. Can’t get enough of Sachin’s super shot? Watch the best moments as many times as you like on Videos.

Have an opinion? Do voice it in Poll and check out Featured Teams that will give you all the info on the super cool teams of IPL T20.

Ok, now we are tired of naming each and everything there is on the IPL T20 Zone! Do us a blessing and go and check it out yourself to get first hand experience of excitement!

Cheers!
Fropper Team

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Mar 19, '09

Holi contest winners!

Woo hoo! After the Women's Day contest, we now have our Holi winners too! Thanks for participating, everyone. The guys who made Fropper even more colorful...

1st prize: Pradip57. Check out his fun photo here

2nd Prize: 9259fvsvnzsxfvz (phew!). Check out the colorful pic here

3rd Prize: FunEguy. His full on fun photu is here

Congrats to all the winners! Please send your contact details to us as a PRIVATE SCRAP. We'll send your goodies across.

Cheers!
Fropper Team

Tags: holi, contest, prizes, winners

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Mar 18, '09

Women's Day contest winners!

Okay, everyone! We went through the entries of Women's Day contest. And trust us, it was difficult to choose the best ones because all of them were very good. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Now announcing the winners... A huge round of applause for...

1st Prize: Chithrajust, the spunky lady who wants to be reborn as herself! Read her ezBlog post

2nd Prize: Whirlwind, who's saluting his mother. We salute her too! Read his post.

3rd Prize: Khushidey, who idolizes Kiran Bedi. Read her ezBlog post.

Congratulation, guys! Winners, please send your contact details as a Private Scrap. Your complete name and postal address, phone number and e mail id. All the information will be safe and secure with us! We know how to keep a secret

Tags: womens day, women, prizes, winners, contest

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Mar 09, '09

Masti, dhoom, hungama and goodies galore this Holi!

Gulaal, abeer, pichkaari
Rang do duniya saari.
Bahut masti, bahut dhoom.
Dhher saara pyaar.
Mubarak ho aap sabko
Holi ka rangeen tyohar!

With all such colorful wishes and a lot more, Fropper is here with the Holi hungama. Let’s celebrate together! Send your friends Holi scraps & messages.

It goes without saying that you’ll be having fun on Holi. So upload photos and write ezBlog post about your Holi celebrations, tag them with holi all before the 13th of March ’09 and you could win Fropper sling bags, mugs and CDs.

Why cause someone harm on such a beautiful day? No water balloons, plastic bags and harmful colors please. Have an eco-friendly celebration. To know more, click here.

Burn down all the hatred, ill-feelings in the Holi bonfire. And pray that everything evil and nasty burns out of the world too.

Have a fun and safe Holi! Good wishes to all of you.

Cheers!
Fropper Team

PS: Prizes will be sent only within India

Tags: happy holi, contest, prize, holi

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Mar 05, '09

Women’s Day on Fropper: win goodies, send flowers & more!

Happy Women’s Day! Every day is a woman’s day. But today is extra special as we celebrate International Women’s Day. Do everything you can to make the lady feel special.

Let’s begin with wishing all the women on Fropper by sending scraps and messages. Then participate in our contests and win goodies. Here’s how…

If you had a choice, which woman would you like to be reborn as and why? Take a pick. Anyone you like. Your mother, grandma, a teacher, Indira Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Aishwarya Rai… just about anyone you please. Write an ezBlog post and tell us!

Guys, please don’t be left out. Actually, it would be very interesting to know which woman you’d like to be reborn as. Please don’t say there isn’t a single woman you idolize! The coolest entries will win Fropper sling bag, mugs and audio CDs.

Tag the post with ‘women’s day’ and write in before the 10th March, 2009.

And if you cherish a woman in your life, (whether it’s your mum, sis, girlfriend, wife, a friend) say it with flowers! Make her feel special by sending flowers or other gifts.

View more gifts >>

Happy Women’s Day once again!

Cheers!
Fropper Team

PS: Prizes will be sent only within India

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Feb 25, '09

Fropper Valentine's Day 'Stupid Cupid' Contest Winners

Ok then! So now we have our own people who are so 'love'ly that they can take the bow and arrow from Cupid. We announce the winners of our Fropper Valentine's Day 'Stupid Cupid' Contest. Thanks a lot to everyone who played and also those who sent us so many comments and messages.

The Winners:

1) Karuni

The Couple: Kakoli (Kakoli_withLove) and Jaleh (Nazlini)

2) eveready247
The Couple: chatting1966 and suresh6g

Congratulations! We request all the winners to message us their names, valid postal addresses, e mail ids and contact nos.

A message has already been sent to the winners.

*Please note that the prizes will be sent only within India*

Tags: fropper, contest, valentine's day, v day, cupid, love, friendship, kakoli, jaleh, nazlini, eveready

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Feb 10, '09

Be Cupid this Valentine's & win prizes!

Happy Valentine's Day! We think Cupid is going to be super busy this Valentine's. So, we've given him a break from being on Fropper & his duties to shoot the love arrow and make couples are given to you.

So, here's your chance to be Stupid Cupid and pair your Fropper friend with another. All you have to do is select the couple you are pairing up and tell us the reason by posting a comment!

We'll find the whackiest pair and wittiest reason for the pairing and give away (prizes) to not only the winning couple but also you, if your couple and reason are the best.

And love is in the Fropper air too. So scrap your friends Valentine's icons to wish them. Also select the special V Day ezBlog theme.

Get going! Spread love on Fropper and win prizes! Add your entries between the 11th of Feb and 15th of Feb. Prizes will be sent only within India.

Cheers,
Fropper Team

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