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Michael wows audiences wherever he performs, and the host for the weekend’s events, CTV’s etalk, Ben Mulroney (BenMulroney1976) was so impressed he was compelled to tweet..
One more observation about tonight’s #FosterFoundation dinner: @michael_johns will be a household name and a worldwide star very, very soon.
The David Foster Foundation star studded event in [...]

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Wow! MJ looks like a movie star
UPDATED: RED CARPET INTERVIEWS..HEAR MJ SING A FEW BARS AT 2:03!!
Celebrity Fight Night is a huge star studded event that has raised over $70 million over the past 17 years benefitting The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute and other charities.
Awards are [...]

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Michael was interviewed and gave an amazing acoustic performance on Urban Rush on Friday.
The interview was so entertaining and his performance…goosebumps!!
Urban Rush on Shaw TV is Vancouver’s award winning entertainment talk show hosted by Michael Eckford and Fiona Forbes.
Thanks Maja and Elizabeth!
Interview

Acoustic “Man In Motion”

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Michael is in Vancouver for the premiere of the movie “Heart Of A Dragon” which opens in theatres 10/29/10.  He made an appearance on BC’s Global News Cafe and sang a beautiful acoustic version of “Man In Motion” which is part of the movie soundtrack!
Enjoy this..it’s outstanding!

An enjoyable article about how Michael came to sing [...]

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Thank-you Michael for sharing the superb video of ”Hold Me” with your fans!!
It’s so beautiful and all of us have been dying to see this!
It’s a gorgeous cover and your new version deserves to go straight to the top of the charts in Japan!
For those not familiar with the song, “Daite” (meaning Hold Me) was a big hit in Japan [...]

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Our very own MJOer Jessica won a fabulous contest on Namedrop.com  to attend the Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night.  It’s a star-studded event that raises money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease.   
 Jess took her best pal and fellow MJOer Diane as her guest and had the evening of a lifetime! 
Congratulations Jess and Diane and thanks so much for sharing your amazing adventure [...]

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This post goes out to Michael’s parents, Janet and John – we hope you had a fantastic time at the concert!
First up, an except from a review by Janelle Kidd at the General Motors Place website:
Next up was Michael Johns of American Idol fame, singing “She’s a Beauty”, Foster’s Oscar nominated “Look What You’ve [...]

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Thanks, Marie!
Look What You’ve Done To Me

She’s A Beauty

Man In Motion

Hard Habit To Break

Last show in Vancouver, BC today! Ruben Studdard tweeted a picture of him, Michael, Nathan East and Deborah Cox on their way to Canada. Check it out here!

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Michael flew in his parents from Australia a couple of days ago to catch the show in Los Angeles, so hopefully they enjoyed the show! Nancy and Janine attended the show, so thank you for the videos and pictures!
Also, to Michael’s dad John – hope your eye heals up quick!
Look What You’ve Done To Me

Hard [...]

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Sorry for the late post, but as of now, it looks like Michael’s performing She’s A Beauty, Man in Motion, Hard Habit to Break (as a duet with Peter Cetera) and America’s Song with the rest of the performers to close out the show. Thanks to all who’ve posted video!
Man in Motion – Irina, Chicago

Man [...]

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