Michael Jackson News

November 26th marks the 25th anniversary of Michael’s ‘Dangerous’ album, so the Estate and Sony Music are celebrating the album all month. Celebrate with us!

Michael’s legendary guitarist, Jennifer Batten, has been kind enough to grant an interview with Callum Ross of MJWN in which she speaks of working with Michael.

Michael Jackson fans are to be thrilled all over again with a ‘spectacular’ new top secret ‘Thriller’ project John Landis has revealed during a visit to Sheffield.

Celebrity bodyguard Bill Whitfield tells how they smuggled Michael Jackson out in a room service trolley and talks about protecting him for two and a half years.

Thousands of people around the globe will once again dress up as zombies and join together to celebrate Michael Jackson by dancing simultaneously to ‘Thriller.’

Michael isn’t only the highest earning celebrity of 2016 (dead or alive), but this year he has brought in a record amount of money from any celebrity ever.

A fantastic night was had by all in Glasgow last night, as Michael Jackson performer Navi took to the stage with Michael’s legendary guitarist, Jennifer Batten.

Brice Najar has written a book called ‘Let’s Make HIStory.’ The book takes a look behind the scene of Michael’s ‘HIStory’ album. It also includes interviews.

The British songwriter Rod Temperton, who is probably best known as the writer for Michael’s ‘Thriller’ song has died, aged 66 after a short battle with cancer.

The popular TV show on Spike called Lip Sync Battle is promoting its upcoming third season with a special celebrity version of Michael’s ‘Beat It’ music video.

Tobias Ellehammer, who is a professional dancer and choreographer, recently filmed an amazing video to ‘Black Or White’ spread across 12 different countries.

Michael’s song ‘Heal The World’ has a new rendition which is performed by 45 children from different countries. The song was released by Maati Baani on August 29.

Michael Jackson would have turned 58 on 29th August, 2016, and to celebrate his birthday, Prince penned a sonnet about how much his father still means to him.

Kevin Bacon wrote his first song, a heartbreak ballad, aged 11 in the hopes of having Michael Jackson record it. He was a big fan of Michael’s songs growing up.

Television channel ARTE will be broadcasting ’20 Feet From Stardom,’ a documentary devoted to female backing singers including some that have worked with Michael.

The public can now see the original white pin striped suit that Michael wore in Smooth Criminal in the lobby of the Michael Jackson ONE Theater at Mandalay Bay

The BBC Proms honoured Quincy Jones last night in London with a special prom dedicated to his life and career. Of course Michael Jackson’s tunes were featured.

For the 4th year running, MJ online will make it possible for fans from around the world participate in the free, fan made, MJ online live video party event.

Michael Jackson & Teddy Riley led the A$AP Mob rapper to work with ScHoolboy Q, Future, Skrillex and more. After being inspired by them both he remade his album.

Dancer Jon “Do-Knock” Cruz has directed a heartwarming and touching tribute to Michael, which features his dancing along with Jalles Franca as MJ The Legend.

Classic Pop has just released a Michael Jackson Special Edition magazine which is packed full of pictures and information and can be ordered via our link here.

Director Spike Lee will be hosting his sixth annual ‘Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson’ block party on Saturday, August 27th from 12pm to 6pm at Stuyvesant Avenue.

In October a dance workshop will take place where fans can learn Michael Jackson routines taught by his choreographer and one of his dancers Lavelle Smith Jr.

iKON, a group from Korea, were ecstatic when they were recently given a chance to perform Michael’s ‘Billie Jean’ on a popular Chinese survival reality show.

In an interview with ‘Japan Today,’ Michael’s brother, Jackie Jackson, has spoken about growing up with Michael and remembers the pranks Michael used to pull.

Modern Vice, a shoe store and shoe factory located in midtown Manhattan, as recently released the MJ Band bootie as a tribute to Michael’s birthday next month.

A 10-foot-tall statue of Michael Jackson was unveiled yesterday in Las Vegas. The image of the statue was used as the front cover for his 1995 album ‘HIStory’.

The Melisizwe Brothers who are from Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines aged between 8 and 12 years old have recently done a cover of Michael’s song ‘Ben.’

Finishing his Australia tour, Dantanio brought the magic, dance and music of Michael Jackson to the Adelaide Festival Theatre with the MJ ‘HIStory’ show.

CVPB TV will be in Gary, Indiana, to stream the 7th Annual MJ Tribute 2016. They will also be announcing a contest for an all expense paid trip for two to Gary.

Navi, Michael Jackson performer and the star of The King of Pop show, will be on tour during late September and October with Michael’s guitarist Jennifer Batten.

Jason Derulo performed ‘Human Nature’ in tribute to Michael Jackson on ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’. The singer also talked about how Michael is his biggest inspiration.

We are extremely saddened to have to tell you that Scott Devlins’s family have contacted us to say he passed away this morning after his fight against cancer.

Dancer & Choreographer Kazuki honours Michael Jackson on the 7th Anniversary of his passing with an choreographed dance routine to Michael’s ‘Another Part Of Me.’

Prizes can be won at the Michael Jackson ONE Theater at Mandalay Bay on Michael’s birthday, August 29th, by playing Name That MJ Tune. Register now to take part.

Renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and ‘This Is It’ band member Mo Pleasure is attending the Michael Jackson ‘On The Wall’ Exhibition in London.

Chinese fans dance with a giant Michael Jackson Screen covering the Citigroup Tower in Shanghai, paying tribute to him on the 7th Anniversary of his passing.

Dantanio, the Star of the Michael Jackson ‘HIStory’ show currently touring Australia, talks about the Michael tribute show, the music, the magic, and the dance.

Former Pepsi CEO Roger Enrico, created Michael’s Pepsi Commercials “the choice of a new generation,” launching a new era in modern pop culture marketing.

To mark Indiana’s bicentennial, the Indiana State Museum is featuring an exhibit called ‘200 Objects,’ which will feature a jacket and t-shirt of Michael’s.

The Michael Jackson Chinese Fans are paying tribute to Michael on his 7th Anniversary displaying his image on a large outdoor LED screen on a Citibank building.

Google’s made some interesting investments into the music business over the past few years and according to reports, wanted to buy Michael’s stake in Sony/ATV.