Jul 1st 2009 By Nicholas Nadel
Michael Jackson's Video Vixens-- the Top 5
5. Iman, "Remember the Time"
John Singleton's video for "Remember the Time" doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Michael is some sort of magician who entertains the bored queen (Iman) of the Pharaoh (Eddie Murphy) with his dance moves and ability to turn into gold dust. Pretty soon everyone is dancing, and Magic Johnson is there as a guard for some reason. Iman perfected her knack for looking regal here, a skill she continues today as David Bowie's wife/arm candy.
4. Janet Jackson, "Scream"
Who cares if she's wearing a space-age shag carpet for half the video? Janet looks pretty smokin' in a gold bikini top (and raccoon-eye makeup) in her hit collaboration with Michael, still the most expensive video of all time. (Those space racquetball shots don't come cheap.) The video represented the high point of the "angry Michael" years, and was a favorite of ours during the summer of '95 when it basically played on MTV every 20 minutes. Though we could do without that part where Janet makes monster faces and pretends to pee standing up.
3. Naomi Campbell, "Keep It in the Closet"
Easily Michael's sexiest video, "Keep It in the Closet" comes courtesy of "Wicked Game" director Herb Ritts (which explains why it looks a lot like a Chris Isaak video). Campbell was the go-to music-video queen in the '90s, sexing up clips for everyone from George Michael ("Freedom") to Notorious B.I.G. "Keep It in the Closet," despite its unfortunate title, showcases Campbell at her peak, with a nary a jewel-encrusted cell phone in sight. Ah, the days when housekeepers and assistants were safe from the wrath of Naomi.
2. Ola Ray, "Thriller"
Michael's first video squeeze shot to fame after the ground-breaking "Thriller" began its nonstop rotation on MTV. Former "Playmate of the Month" Ray took on dual roles in the classic clip -- Michael's '50s era sweetheart (to whom he confesses, "I'm not like other guys") in the werewolf movie within the video and his big-haired '80s date who ends up getting chased by zombies. (Though you think she could escape, what with their constant dance breaks.) While Ray proved an able scream queen, future roles failed to materialize. In May of this year, Ray, now a stay-at-home mom, unsuccessfully sued Jackson over royalties from the video. Turns out the only thing scarier than zombies is Jackson's legal team.
1. Dirty Diana, "Dirty Diana"
Though we never fully see her face in the video, the song's titular vixen represents every '80s babe who ever walked in slo-mo wearing a tight dress and heels. In fact, Diana's pull is so great, Michael leaves the concert to meet her in the car outside. Runner-up: The big-haired, leather-clad guitar player MJ cozies up to in the video. We're still not sure if that's a lady or a dude.
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Wednesday 01 July
By froo
You do know that La Toya Jackson was the girl in "Dirty Diana", right ?
Well, even if you don't, it really is.
Which is somehow creepy... but whatever.
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Wednesday 01 July
By nick
Actually, I heard that it was Sheryl Crow who provided the legs in the video, since she was on the "Bad" tour with Michael before she got famous. But I've never seen it confirmed as either Crow or LaToya. Boy, I hope it's not LaToya. It's creepy enough that she's Michael's love interest in the Say Say Say video.
Thanks for reading!
Sunday 05 July
By sonja moore
the dirty diana girl was tatiana t. she had a think for MJ and he flirted with her quite a bit during that time...strung her along really until she made the mistake of kissing him on stage and then, low and behold she was out on her arse! She was on the set of the Leave me alone video too.
Thursday 02 July
By DMAN158
I hear....The temptress in "Dirty Diana", is Cheryl Crow.
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Thursday 02 July
By Binnie
Steve Stevens is the one i think in the black and someone named Jennifer is the one in the yellow and black pants... he thanks them at the end of the clip. I have never heard this some before, it was defently diffrent to his normal stuff... i liked it.
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Friday 03 July
By Angela
Good Greif, please get someone more knowledgeable to comment on music and videos.....sheesh
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Thursday 02 July
By allanj
All of his videos were great. I really cannot choose which of the girls are better. I'm so sorry!
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Thursday 02 July
By CC
Good list, although I think the chick from 'The way you make me feel' video should've been in the top 3! I was surprised to find out that LaToya was his love interest in 'say say say' too! I dont think that's her in 'Dirty Diana'....I hope!
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Saturday 04 July
By Kelli
I can't believe that the author didn't know that the guitar player in the "Dirty Diana" video is none other than Slash from Guns and Roses...I mean who else has hair like that and wears that hat?
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Saturday 04 July
By Kelli
My bad (no pun intended) it was not Slash it was Steve Stevens who was Billy Idol's guitar player
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Saturday 04 July
By jolopez2000
The girl in the Dirty Diana video is the same girl from Ratt's video Round and Round the girl who plays the rat...
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Saturday 18 July
By hairland
im sorry you but u gotta be honest and say u cant watch keep it in the closet without at least feeling at a little horny i mean come on just a tiny bit =]
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Monday 20 July
By R
The woman in Dirty Diana is Sheryl Crow, look it up!
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Monday 20 July
By cigarltrboyor
The modle is Tatiana Thumbtzen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Diana
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Saturday 01 August
By brwneydgrl0190
It is Cheryl Crow, she talked abou it herself once. dont remember where but she did shrtly after he died.
On a side note Asylum, its not "keep it in the closet" its plainly "In the Closet" and i agree 100% with whoever said Tyra shouldn't have made it on her here...but as fr "phsycopath" uummm Naomi Cambell throws cell phones at people!! haha
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Saturday 01 August
By Kevinbgood621
MJ is a true genuis . The layering of music in his songs along with the often mysterious lyrics will have people talking about him for many , many years . A friend on mine who had never listened(?) to Michael Jacksons music stated to me that his voice is a real " Rock " growl that MJ developed after the " Thriller " album .
Micheal was very well read , often misunderstood by the public and Media , and very , very creative . I , for one , from looking at his videos , listening to his music and watching him dance have come to the conclusion that he is the black " Elvis " and will come to be known as the greatest entertainer of all time .
RIP The King of Pop .
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Monday 03 August
By Eddie Knows
I've always adore a pair beautiful leggs and the girl in the video The way you make feel had the most tantalizing body from her head to her feet. I wonder what happen to her?
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Friday 25 September
By Ryane
what about the girl from "You Rock My World?" i think she's the hottest of them all... and i'm a straight female!!
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Sunday 21 February
By Norma Hill
I LOVE Michael Jackson. He is genius. I will never be too old to love him & all the help he gave to so many. I am insulted to those who despise him because they are uninformed & don't know the facts. I know not to argue with their ignorance. I am a senior & love him dearly & always will. I have all the CD's & DVD's I can get my hands on. I sing to him & pray for his family. He was pure & a great intertainer. What more can I say.
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