The Morning Mix: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Jacket Sold For $1.8 Million

Becky Bain | June 28, 2011 5:00 am

Did You Hear?

:: Almost two years since his untimely passing, Michael Jackson’s red leather “Thriller” jacket was sold at auction for $1.8 million. Meanwhile, we found a comparable jacket online for only $40! [Spinner]

:: Madonna is the fiercest cougar out there. Are we still using the term “cougar”? No? Regardless, she’s still hot enough to nab a 20-something-year-old. [Pink Is The New Blog]

:: Shia LaBeouf said he felt like “Cameron Crowe or something” following Kid Cudi around Amsterdam to make the video for Cudder’s “Marijuana”. [PopCrush]

:: Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label is now part of Island Def Jam. One big happy family! [Hip-Hop Wired]

:: Check out Romania’s pop diva Inna in her new music video for her summer jam “Club Rocker”. [Music & Lyrics]

After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today.

Music On TV: :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Blake Shelton, Scotty McCreery (repeat) :: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Sleepy Man Banjo Boys :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Hannibal Buress :: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — the Kills (repeat) :: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — My Morning Jacket (repeat) :: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Taylor Swift (repeat) :: Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) — Selena Gomez