Michael Jackson News

Early sales figures of the ‘Thriller 25th Anniversary’ album have currently placed Michael as the highest new entry at number 4!

A celebration took place this morning as lots of Michael Jackson’s took over HMV on Oxford Street in front of the media and public

Quincy Jones will be executive advisor to XM Radio as it launches a month long commemoration of ‘Thriller’ from March 1st 2008.

Michael’s ‘Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition’ CD is out now available to buy in the shops. Each copy of the album comes with a DVD

Write a report on the HMV launch in London and send it to us. If your report is chosen for our website, you’ll win a prize!

Glasgow’s King Theatre has now been added to the list of venues hosting the ‘Thriller Live’ show, which begins on March 27th 2008.

A DVD of the ‘Bad’ Tour entitled ‘Bad In Japan’, originally scheduled for released in November 2007, has now been canceled.

In a recent interview, Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Macdonald said that the first album she ever bought was ‘Thriller’.

Hear ‘Thriller – 25th Anniversary Edition’ CD this week, as well as view videos exclusively on Clear Channel Radio Station.

MJWN have been fortunate to receive an advance copy of ‘Thriller 25’ which includes a message from Michael dedicated to his fans.

Sony Japan are now streaming a forty second clip of Michael’s previously unreleased song ‘Got The Hots’ from ‘Thriller 25’.

Associated Press have reported that Michael may attend a private celebration for Berry Gordy after the Grammy awards this Sunday.

On Jonathan Ross’s Friday talk show (UK), Vivian Westwood, the wonderful couture designer, spoke of her high opinion of Michael.

According to a report by the Associated Press, Michael has paid taxes totaling just over $600,000 on Neverland Valley Ranch.

Just days to go before the release of the various editions of ‘Thriller 25”, and the ad campaign is generating plenty of interest.

You can now pre-order your ‘25th Anniversary Edition of Thriller’ – Vinyl (double gatefold) from HMV. The album costs £15.99.

Press Release by Legacy Recordings regarding the US release of ‘Thriller 25’, which will be available in the States next week.

The rumours of Michael performing at the Grammys have been denied, as the New York Post says that he will attend, but won’t sing.

Michael, known for collecting works of art, has approached Kehinde Wiley after seeing some of his work in the Brooklyn Museum.

Michael’s Thriller 25 campaign now includes an advert for
Pepsi’s Sobe Life Water, premiered at the Superbowl with Naomi Campbell.

Ola Ray, Michael’s co-star in the Thriller video spoke of her 2 week friendship with Michael on the shoot, and her regard for him.

Michael’s new single, ‘The Girl Is Mine 2008’, is out in the shops today as a three track CD and a three track digital release.

The second son of the ruler of Bahrein, Sheik Abdullah, is suing Michael, but it’s “just business” as Michael is a “dear friend”.

Sony’s michaeljackson.com announces that selected Odeon cinemas in the UK will screen the ‘Thriller’ video for 2 days this week.

UK website celebrates the release of Thriller 25 running a You Tube competition to find fans performing that famous dance routine.

SonyBMG/USA launch ThrillerCast: A Free Thriller 25th Anniversary podcast event, featuring some of today’s biggest stars.

‘Thriller’ went underground today when London commuters were taken by storm with a filmed performance of the famous Thriller Dance

A new ‘Thriller 25’ e-card is now available as well as tools for your webpage’s, videos to watch and downloads for your computer.

The New York Post has revealed plans to air an advertisement for ‘Thriller 25’ during this year’s American Football SuperBowl.

Michael did not attend the NRJ Awards show in Cannes, France this weekend, but sent a video message to his fans around the world.

Syracuse University Student radio station Z89 played ‘Beat It’ on repeat for twenty four hours introducing a new station theme

With the Anniversary album of ‘Thriller’ just around the corner, author Chris Cadman, has released a new website dedicated to it.

It is thought that Michael may appear to receive a lifetime achievement award this Saturday (January 26th) in Cannes, France

The lucky winners of our ‘The Girl Is Mine 2008’ promo competition and prize draws have now been announced. Are you a winner?

A great picture of Michael from the ‘Thriller’ era is gracing the cover of ‘Rolling Stone’ – Spain, to coincide with ‘Thriller 25’

Sony UK have informed us that the CD and three track digital release of ‘The Girl Is Mine 2008’ will now be released on Feb 4th.

The first single from ‘Thriller 25’ will be a totally new version of ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ with Akon on lead vocals.

There’s an official launch for ‘Thriller – 25th Anniversary Edition’ outside HMV in London on Feb 11 and you could be a part of it

Michael now has his own MySpace page, which presently is showing information relating to the forthcoming ‘Thriller 25’ album.

Actor, Johnny Depp, has reportedly said that he would play Michael in a film or TV movie if the opportunity arose.

‘The Girl Is Mine 2008’ isn’t in the shops yet, but with special thanks to Sony UK, we have some to give away along with prize draws!

Michael’s new single ‘The Girl Is Mine 2008’ is released today as a digital download. buy your copy now and request it on radio.