Michael Jackson News

An unreleased version of Michael’s ‘Behind The Mask’ video has been leaked, showing dancers wearing famous masks from Michael’s videos from over the years.

On August 4th, at Beck’s benefit concert for ‘Celebrate Brooklyn,’ the singer-songwriters guitarist began playing the signature bass-line to ‘Billie Jean.’

Ola Ray, who starred in Michael’s ‘Thriller’ short film, has released a tribute song and video dedicated to Michael called ‘Remember.’ Watch the tribute here.

Michael La Perruque, a retired L A County Sheriff’s lieutenant who worked as Michael’s bodyguard, testified for a second day in the wrongful death trial.

CNN has reported that Michael’s Estate, never gave trial witness Eric Briggs, permission to help AEG Live defend the wrongful lawsuit filed by Mrs Jackson.

The promoter of Michael’s ‘This Is It’ series of concerts said a conflict of interest was created with his physician when terms were negotiated with the doctor.

A lawyer for the estate, gave an entertainment industry consultant permission to help AEG Live in its defense of the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Mrs Jackson.

We have been approached by MCH Initiative, who would like fans to help promote Michael’s last dream of building or extending hospitals for sick children.

Jimhillmedia.com has reported that twelve storyboards of Michael dancing with Mickey Mouse have been found by Profiles In History, who run animation art auctions.

P-Square, twin brothers Peter and Paul Okaye, have just recently released their new song and video, ‘Personally’ which they have dedicated as a tribute to Michael.

The testimony of Eric Briggs of FTI Consulting continued today, during this 14th week of the Jackson family’s lawsuit against concert promoters AEG Live.

The Cine-Gig Tour starts at the famous O2 Academy Islington with a very special concert style screening of the legendary ‘Michael Jackson, Live at Wembley.’

Duets by Michael and Freddie Mercury are finally to be officially released, three decades after they were recorded. Brian May & Roger Taylor are preparing them.

Michaeljackson.com now has the full version of Spike Lee’s ‘Bad 25’ Documentary available to buy on DVD & Blu-ray. It is priced at £10.99 & £14.99 respectively.

Vangelis has contacted us, to tell us about a club night he is organising on Michael’s birthday, at Juno in Shoreditch, London. It is for Michael fans aged 21+.

Entertainment consultant Eric Briggs told the jury today that negative headlines about drugs and abuse charges greatly diminished Michael’s earning potential.

The Hollywood Reporter is covering an auction of vehicles driven, or owned by Hollywood celebrities, including Michael. It takes place on August 1st – 3rd.

Conrad Murray has been granted early release from prison and will leave LA County Jail in three months time, having served less than half of his four-year sentence.

Nurse, David Fournier, said he administered Propofol to Michael Jackson on more than a dozen occasions, adding that he did not appear to be a drug-seeker.

MJ Online has announced that Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson One’ will be performed twice on August 29th, Michael’s birthday, at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

Today, the Jury heard the videotaped testimony of Miami-based doctor, Alimorad Farshchian, who testified about his treatments on Michael Jackson during 2002.

We’d all like to thank Spike Lee for his work on ‘Bad 25’ and for the events he’s organised in Michael’s name. Now Spike needs our help with his latest project.

callandpost.com published an article last week on Braun Whalum and Brown who have released an album of their usual great jazz performances of contemporary music

AEG Live executive John Meglen is back on the stand. He’s being cross examined by plaintiff’s lawyer Brian Panish. The judge also announces half day sessions.

He was fourteen when he saw Michael moonwalk and now is now a choreographer himself. Remo D’Souza credits Michael Jackson for giving him a dream worth following.

Michael “had a real monkey on his back,” a long-time drug addiction his family kept secret from the world and it led to his overdose death, a lawyer for AEG said.

Respond to questions from AEG’s lawyer, Michael’s mother, Mrs Jackson, has testified that she does not believe Michael had any responsibility for his own death.

Stephanie from the UK is looking for help in obtaining some pictures or video footage from Michael’s ‘HIStory’ concert on July 17th, 1997. Can you help her?

Betty, who keeps us in touch with the annual Neverland Flyover, has sent us the link to her blog, describing this year’s event, plus a little extra excitement.

Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, gave her testimony today in court. She is expected to be the final witness in the plaintiff’s case in the AEG Live lawsuit.

Donell Jones, with his incredibly sweet voice, released a gentle jazz tribute to Michael on June 25th, entitled ‘I Miss The King,’ which you can view on YouTube.

In 1985, McDonalds produced a training video to highlight the importance of cleaning the restaurants. To do this they parodied ‘Beat It’ with an MJ impersonator.

Kerry Hennigan’s sent us another great article. This time about the 3rd helicopter flight over Neverland Valley Ranch, and she has sent some great pictures too!

The wrongful death trial of Michael’s last concert promoter is about to get a lot uglier, if defense lawyers live up to the promise of their opening statements.

Rockabye Baby Lullabies. That’s the thinking behind a new album that features Michael Jackson’s great songs in a lullaby style, to be released on August 13th.

Arthur Erk’s testimony continues today in the AEG Live lawsuit. He was being questioned by Brian Panish regarding the amount of shows Michael could have done.

Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, will soon tell jurors about her most famous son, as the wrongful death trial of his last concert promoter reaches half-way.

In court today in Katherine Jackson’s case against AEG Live, Arthur Erk, an accounting expert testified that Michael could have earned more than $1 billion.

John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, the bass player from Status Quo, has recorded ‘Come Together’ on an album celebrating John Lennon’s time in Bermuda called ‘Lennon Bemuda.’

The Los Angeles Times looks at key moments from last week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Katherine Jackson and concert giant AEG Live LLC.

Put together crazy headgear, an-all black cast of models & embellished jackets, & what do you get? A jaw-dropping show by the most famous hatmaker in the world!

Paula, from Australia has come across this You Tube clip of Mc Fadden performing an Irish dance to Michael’s iconic song ‘Smooth Criminal’ from the ‘BAD’ album.