Michael Jackson News

Director Spike Lee, who directed Michael’s video for ‘They Don’t Care About Us’, has spoken glowingly of him following his death.

Fans from London have started a website, trying to gather as much information as possible about the O2 ticket refund process

Michael’s music sales have broken all records in the week ending June 28th with nine albums in the Top Ten Catalog Albums Chart.

Jimmy Jupiter has compiled a new book celebrating the life and work of Michael. It includes interviews, quotes and tributes.

Michael has topped the UK album and singles chart with ‘Number Ones’ and ‘Man In The Mirror’, making his first number 1 since 1997.

The prisoners in a Philippines prison, who famously performed Michael’s ‘Thriller’ dance, have performed again in his honour.

The net almost collapsed after Michael’s passing and the fraudsters emerged to play and to hack into computers all over the world.

As the world is united in grief, an outpour of high profile celebrities and politicians have spoken about their sadness and shock.

Yahoo reports Julien’s Auctions held a sale of twenty-one items of Michael memorabilia in Las Vegas, reaping unexpected results.

It has been announced that a candlelight vigil will be held for Michael in Detroit at the original Motown Site on Sunday at 8pm.

Reports from all over the internet and the media are telling of massive sales and downloads of Michael’s music and short films.

Longtime Michael fan, Dangerous Lee, talks of her feelings towards Michael, what he’s taught her and the impact his recent passing has had on her.

“Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time.”

After hearing of Michael’s death Elton John performed ‘Candle In The Wind’ in his honour at his annual White Tie and Tiara ball.

At the Ninth BET Awards show, to be held Sunday June 28th, Michael will be honoured by many artists, including Beyonce and Ne Yo.

A statement from the producers, cast and creative team on “Thriller – Live” in London about the sad news of Michael’s passing.

It has been confirmed that Michael has died of cardiac arrest this afternoon at the UCLA hospital in Los Angeles.

Fans who have not bought tickets for the This Is It O2 Arena shows can register and receive an online code to purchase tickets.

‘Number Ones’ has to number 5 on the Australia Music DVD Chart and ‘Live In Bucharest – The Dangerous Tour’ has risen to Number 14.

A new video game, featuring Michael, is in development and may possibly be ready for the Christmas period, for PS2, PS3 and Wii.

Michael’s ‘Number Ones’ album has risen 11 places on the Billboard’s Top Pop Catalogue Albums chart this week to Number Nineteen.

Michael’s lawyers have hit back at Raymone Bain’s $44million lawsuit against him, citing an agreement signed in December 2007.

The O2 Arena Official Website has announced that the official merchandise for MJ’s concerts will soon be put up on their website.

Lenny Henry, UK actor, comedian and sometime MJ imitator, has spoken glowingly of Michael’s upcoming concerts at London’s O2 Arena

LA County DA will not press charges against MJ’s chauffeur following a car side-swiping an ambulance on his way to pick up Michael.

Madame Tussaud’s website announces the unveiling of a new Michael Jackson figure to commemorate his ‘This Is It’ O2 Concerts.

Michael has allowed a children’s choir in Liverpool to sing and record ‘Heal The World’ for the Red Balloon Centre Charity launch.

We have received the following information from Woman magazine in Britain who are searching for a Michael super fan aged 20 – 45.

Amid talk of different projects to follow on from the O2 shows is a rumour of a ‘Thriller’ Casino being constructed in Las Vegas.

Online Music Store eMusic has a deal with Sony Music to distribute it’s back catalogue, that is, anything older than two years.

Randy Phillips of AEG Live explains Michael’s reason for performing at the O2 as income providing a trust fund for his children.

Jarvis Cocker, who invaded Michael’s performance at the 1996 Brits, has said that he regrets the impact on his personal career.

Nme.com has updated the news on weekend Underground train closures affecting Michael’s fans traveling to concerts at the O2 Arena.

Ethan Hein has constructed a map showing the multiple artists who have taken samples from Michael’s music to use for themselves.

The Northern Echo’s journalist Viv Hardwick spoke to Adrian Grant about his ‘Thriller Live’ show and his friendship with Michael.

Doctor Tohme, Michael’s business manager, speaks out to silence the rumours that Michael is receiving treatment for skin cancer.

Whilst attending a fundraiser at the Film Festival in Cannes, 50 Cent spoke of Michael’s reputation and quest for perfection.

When Neverland Ranch closed, an amusement park in Kentucky, Beech Bend, bid for and bought Michael’s Sea Dragon Pirate Ship ride.

The Guardian newspaper has reported that fans who bought tickets from any unofficial resale sites may not get their money back.

Michael’s first four ‘This Is It’ shows have been rescheduled with opening night now being Monday, July 13th instead of July 8th.

Sky News reports that Michael has been asked by X Factor bosses to be a special guest on X Factor mentoring 3 finalists.

Michael’s concerts at the 02 Arena will be affected by closures on the Underground‘s Jubilee line every weekend during the summer.