Michael Jackson News

Michael has placed an order for some pieces of remarkable jewellery from a company usually associated with stars of Rap and R&B.

MJ was seen in LA shopping in an antique store, wearing an Indian-style disguise, a mask and his fedora, and signing autographs.

It’s been announced that Michael will auction a collection of his belongings from Neverland next April, including a rhinestone glove.

A new compilation album marking Motown’s 50th Anniversary has been released, which includes the Jackson 5 and early Michael songs.

Denise Pearson, former lead vocalist with 80’s group Five Star, will be appearing in ‘Thriller Live’ along with Ricko Baird.

Becky Timothy, who is a researcher on the Trisha Goddard show, has contacted us and is looking for Michael’s biggest UK fan.

In the Australian DVD chart Michael’s ‘Live In Bucharest – The Dangerous Tour’ has risen again to Number 24.

Michael’s ‘Number Ones’ has risen twelve places on Billboard’s Top Pop Catalogue Albums chart this week to Number 25.

Akon has admitted that he was gutted when his duet with Michael had to be pulled from his album following an internet leak.

Following auditions for the role of a young Michael in the musical ‘Thriller Live’ which opens at the Lyric Theatre on January 2nd, 2009.

Chris Martin, lead singer with Coldplay, spoke of Michael’s influence on their latest album during a recent interview with 4Music.

People magazine lined up an interview with Akon, and of course the conversation turned to his recent collaboration with Michael.

Akon and Lil Wayne are planning to hold a lavish Christmas party in Miami and the guest list is said to include Michael.

Boys eager to join the cast of Thriller Live queued for auditions at the Lyric Theatre London, for the show which opens in January

Michael’s lawyers have reached a settlement with the Sheik, who claimed Michael owed him seven million dollars.

In the Australian DVD chart Michael’s ‘Live In Bucharest – The Dangerous Tour’ has risen again, this time ten places to Number 24

Jamaican Reggae singer Tarrus Riley’s latest single covers of one of Michael Jackson’s best loved songs Human Nature from Thriller.

MTV Base are advertising that they will transmit 5 hours of Michael’s most popular videos on November 29th , from 6pm to 11 pm.

Commenting on the settlement of the Prince of Bahrain’s case, MJ’s lawyer Mr. McMillan denied that Michael had become a Muslim.

The ‘Thriller’ short film is Number 5 out of 316 titles on the Xbox Live Video Popularity List, but it’s top of the charts too!

‘The Jacksons Are Coming’ fly-on-the-wall series begins in the U.K. on Channel 4 at 9.00 p.m. next Thursday, November 27th.

Michael will be in the London High Court next week to counter allegations that he’s breached a music contract.

We’ve had confirmation today from Sony BMG UK that they are hoping to release a 30th Anniversary album of ‘Off The Wall’ next year.

In an interview with BET yesterday, producer Quincy Jones spoke out against claims that he didn’t want to work with Michael.

At the London High Court today, the Sheikh itemized his expenditure for Michael, who is unwell and unable to travel to London.

Sheikh Abdulla Al Khalifa is suing Michael in the London High Court today claiming over £4 million for a breach of contract.

In the Australian DVD Charts Michael’s ‘Live In Bucharest – The Dangerous Tour’ has re-entered the chart at Number 34.

Actor Eddie Griffin acrimoniously complains to TMZ when they asked him if he’d had recent contact Michael as he was “in town”.

Various reports of the last few days have stated that Michael has sold Neverland Valley Ranch to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company.

The official Global Track Chart has ‘Thriller 25’ re-entering the Global Album Chart at Number 38 with sales of more than 35,000.

Miley Cyrus pays homage to ‘Thriller’ short film in her latest video. ‘Fly on the Wall’ is about the constant attention she gets.

In an interview to IGN Music, singer Akon was asked to answer a question about what it was like working with Michael.

McFly’s new tour began in Sheffield (UK) last Friday, and the biggest surprise was Danny’s version of Michael’s ‘Black or White’.

Stevie Wonder, who’s currently on a world tour, sang Michael’s ‘Billie Jean’ in his set in Auckland, New Zealand last week.

‘Thriller’ is back at the top of the American Album Charts with sales figures soaring due to various Halloween activities.

Official Press Release From Thriller Live regarding the launch of their show at the Lyric Theatre in London on January 2nd, 2009.

‘Thriller Live’ are to hold auditions for a young actor to play Michael on stage and to sing the hits from his early career.

A well known Broadway producer, James Nederlander, is considering a musical production of Michael’s ‘Thriller’ short film.

The stage musical Thriller Live will now be resident to the famous Lyric Theatre in London’s West End as of January 2nd 2009.

Despite Akon’s previous announcement about ‘Hold My Hand’ being included on his album ‘Freedom’, the track sadly is not included.

A ‘source’ has told the Sun Times that Michael is working hard on three albums which take him in new and unexpected directions.

In an interview in Seattle with CNN about his life and career, music producer Quincy Jones spoke of his work with Michael.