Michael Jackson News

Gary’s week of celebratory events coinciding with what would have been Michael’s 54th birthday ended in musical style on Saturday.

Superstar DJ/Producer Afrojack hesitated before he took on
the job of remixing ‘Bad,’ as he was almost daunted by the project!

Superstar DJ/Producer Afrojack hesitated before he took on
the job of remixing Bad,’ as he was almost daunted by the project!

Pepsi Summer Beats Celebrates Michael & ‘Bad25,’ with Ne-Yo singing two of Michael’s unique songs. View the You Tube Videos!

Spike Lee’s ‘Bad 25’ Documentary has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and here is a report for you after the screening!

Reggae artist, Clinark, has put together a special song in celebration of Michael’s 54th Birthday. Click here to listen.

Beginning a four day event in Gary, Michael’s children and mother, with other family members, celebrated Michael’s 54th birthday.

Cirque Du Soleil organized a ‘Tribute With A Difference’ in the form of an “art-mob” in Moscow to celebrate Michael’s birthday.

Hollywood Museum is celebrating Michael’s birthday with a special tribute including the original outfit he wore on the ‘Bad’ tour.

Newsone has listed ten facts which maybe you didn’t know about Michael, including sales, charitable giving and business interests.

Filmmaker Spike Lee’s Documentary on Michael’s ‘Bad’ album will be shown in the USA on the ABC Channel for a special Thanksgiving.

We have received the following message from Jonathan Moffett that he would like to share with all Michael’s fans around the world.

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte is reportedly opening a nightclub at Mandalay Bay ahead of his new Michael residency show.

showbiz411.com has more info’ about ‘Bad25’ in the form of a peep at the ‘Bad’ album liner notes for previously unreleased songs.

Macauley Culkin, who is 32 today had a long friendship with Michael from childhood; he has spoken about a shopping spree with MJ.

Colony Records, Times Square , NYC is a music and memorabilia store which is having to closing it’s doors around September 15th.

Michael’s mum and his children will be visiting Gary on August 29th to attend a series of events to celebrate Michael’s birthday!

Katherine Jackson has demanded an extensive audit of Michael’s Estate, to see where money is coming from and where it is going.

Frank Dileo, or Uncle Tookie as Michael called him, died exactly one year ago. He was a major figure in Michael’s life and career.

Win a pair of tickets to the UK Premiere of the Bad 25 Documentary, directed by Spike Lee. The event will be in London on September 2nd.

The Greenroom Cabaret Lounge, Duke Street, in Liverpool, is hosting a fantastic Michael Jackson Tribute night on September 15th.

In Court today, a Judge has appointed TJ Jackson as a permanent co-guardian, with Katherine Jackson, of Michael’s three children.

There is no doubt that Michael’s “crowning jewel” was ‘Thriller,’ but Spike Lee knew that Michael wanted ‘Bad’ to sell even more.

Michael’s ‘Smooth Criminal,’ from the ‘Bad’ album is named as one of the top 100 best singles of the eighties, by Slant Magazine.

The San Diego Symphony will be performing Michael’s music at their Summer Pops concert on August 23rd. Tickets are at least $18.

Akon, who became friendly with Michael before he died, has spoken of that friendship, and their collaboration on ‘Hold My Hand.’

Five percent of the proceeds from Julien’s auction of Michael’s clothing on December 2nd will be given to a Las Vegas hospice.

MJOnline has released a statement stating Sony/ATV now represents Michael’s Mijac Music Catalogue, containing thousands of songs.

Landmarkreport has written an article on the world’s five best selling albums, which includes Michael’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad.’

Teaser : Michael’s father, Joseph Jackson, has dropped his wrongful
death case against Conrad Murray, and his reasons were not
explained

Forbes Magazine discusses the validity of Michael’s will, in
the face of the challenge from the siblings he omitted to mention.

Please click here to read a brief review of Andy Picheta’s book – How I Paid Tribute To Michael Jackson

King Of Pop Michael Jackson’s iconic track ‘Billie Jean’ was voted
second in a poll choosing Ireland’s Favourite Number 1 singles!

Sony has issued news about the Bad 25 Remixes, the first of
which, ‘Bad,’ by Pitbull and DJ Afrojack is followed by ‘Speed Demon.’

Conrad Murray’s request to have a propofol vial from his trial tested again has been denied by The Second District Court of Appeal

A US District Court Judge has ruled against Howard Mann using Michael’s intellectual property and has closed down his websites.

Announced yesterday Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,’ will receive Billboard’s Creative Content Award.

After a long wait, we finally have the official track list of the ‘Bad 25’ CDs and DVD which will be released on September 18th.

Paris has tweeted a picture of a wall in her bedroom showing dozens of photos of her Daddy. It was included in UK’s ‘Daily Mail.’

The Russian Synchronised Swimming team, are defending their title using Michael’s ‘They Don’t Care About Us,’ for their routine.

Michael Bush, who dressed Michael Jackson, releases his book ‘The King Of Style,’ documenting his costume work, in October 2012.

Peter Meso, a pianist from Prague, has sent us the links to two new videos he has made, of his interpretations of Michael’s music.