Michael Jackson News

As expected by his fans the newest releases of Michael’s music and DVDs are already beginning to appear on the worldwide charts.

Kadir Nelson has described how Michael became aware of his work after seeing his portrait of Marvin Gaye and commissioned his own.

Joe Jackson forced to re-file his wrongful death suit against Conrad Murray and his practice in LA County Superior Court.

Oprah’s quest to cover all things MJ continues on Dec 6th when she airs an interview with Teddy Riley producer of many of his songs.

Here are the names of the winners in our MJWN ‘Vision’ Competition. The correct answer to the question was ‘One More Chance.’

30 Sunday Mirror readers can instantly win a copy of ‘Michael Jackson:The Experience’, recently released on Wii, PSP and Nintendo DS

TMZ has still images and video taken from the ‘Hold My Hand’shoot, the first single from ‘Michael,’ in their online gallery.

On the new ‘MICHAEL’ album, Michael sings ‘(I Can t Make It) Another Day’ which features Lenny Kravitz. Here are the lyrics.

Quincy Jones, who produced arguably the best of Michael’s albums, compares them here, saying ‘Off The Wall’ is slighter stronger.

Here are Michael’s current Chart Positions on iTunes store Top
10 Pop Albums globally. His new Album ‘MICHAEL’ has also charted.

We’ve told you about Clinark’s work on his Michael tribute album, well it’s ready now and all 18 songs are available on iTunes.

Liam Allen has written an article for the BBC about the concept of video, including Steve Barron’s experiences with ‘Billie Jean’.

Sixteen year old Justin Bieber’s new single and video ‘Pray’
shows influences from Michael Jackson’s deeply anthemic songs.

Today sees the release of the long awaited brand new Michael dancing game called ‘Michael Jackson The Experience.’

Michael’s new single will be released in the UK on December 5th. To preorder, you can use the following links to HMV and Amazon.

Why not make a Michael Christmas Ornament for your home for your holiday season this year, then send MJ Upbeat a picture of it?

The King Of Pop Tribute Book will be full of dedications and tributes by fans, so make sure your personal tribute arrives in time.

Kate Allen has kindly sent us her latest review – Michael Jackson: The Making of Thriller: 4 Days/1983 by Douglas Kirkland.

‘Hold My Hand’ will now be available to download on Sunday, December 5th with the CD available from Monday, December 6th.

Michael’s album and DVD sales continue to sell well throughout the world. Here are some of the current positions.

Rocker guitarist Slash, has heaped praise on his old friend Michael, telling the Observer about his attitude to his work.

David Nelson needs our help to name the Jackson family members at the White House in a newly released photograph from about 1975.

To ensure UK chart success of ‘Michael’ it has been made available on pre-order at various outlets, whose sales will count.

Click here to see ‘Hold My Hand’’s chart positions on the iTunes Store Top 10 Pop Songs around Europe. It’s doing well everywhere!

Jackie Jackson, Michael’s brother, has released a new single ‘We Know What’s Going On’ including clips from a Michael speech.

A superb 3 disc package of all Michael’s videos, including the never-before-seen ‘One More Chance’ went on sale today in the UK.

Linda’s sent us the link to a tribute song she has written for Michael entitled ‘Will We Ever Know’ which is sung by Willie Agnew.

Click here for the official press from Clinark regarding his new Michael tribute album which will be released on November 26th.

The liner notes from the new album, ‘Michael,’ has been posted on the internet, click here to see what’s been written.

With the release of ‘Hold My Hand,’ Akon spoke of the concept of the song and additionally about his feelings towards Michael.

The new Michael single with Akon, ‘Hold My Hand,’ streamed on michaeljackson.com has reached the Number 1 chart spot in Denmark.

Akon was interviewed in LA recently and said that he did not agree that it is disrespectful to release Michael’s unfinished music.

‘Hold My Hand,’ the first single from Michael’s album, a duet with Akon, is now being streamed on michaeljackson.com

Judy Hyde is encouraging UK fans to complain about Kelvin MacKenzie’s insulting comments about Michael on ITV’s This Morning show.

The Jackson family has launched their music-inspired clothing collection for men and women, inspired by their vintage fashions.

The first single from the new album ‘Michael’, will be ‘Hold My Hand’ with Akon. The 10 album tracks have also been revealed.

Michael’s Estate has released an official statement regarding the controversy surrounding the new track ‘Breaking News’.

The upcoming DVD box set ‘Vision’ contains Michael’s short films. Each film on the DVD will be introduced by its own video card.

‘Thriller Live’ are looking for specific artists to take on the role of Michael, both as a child and an adult.

Author Joe Vogel has written a long, interesting and sometimes moving story in the Huffington Post about the making of ‘Michael.’

‘Breaking News’ is a single taken from ‘Michael’ the new album of his previous work, which will be released on December 14th.

Yet another of Michael’s iconic sequined gloves will be auctioned in Beverley Hills on December 3rd and 4th, by Julien’s Auctions.