Michael Jackson News

A retrial date of February 14th has been set in a Los Angeles civil case brought by Mark Geragos and Pat Harris against ExtraJet.

The latest auction of over 100 items of Michael memorabilia in Macau Southern China, last Saturday has raised more than $1million.

An unpublished collection of Michael photos by Arno Bani will be put up for auction by Pierre Berge & Associés on December 13th.

Danilo, (Calendar company), have joined forces with Bravado official MJ merchandising firm to offer the official 2011 calendar.

As lawyers argued the case for and against Joe Jackson’s standing in the administration of Michael’s Estate, no decision was made.

An eBay seller is advertising a really cool Michael Jackson doll on eBay, which she has customised herself with a super outfit.

On October 6th, Paula and her husband attended Jonathan Moffett’s tribute to Michael in Adelaide. This is Paula’s report.

Debbie from New Zealand has sent us another article, this time about her visit to 2300 Jackson Street on Michael’s birthday this year.

The Magical Child Fan Club wants to support Michael’s ‘Earth Song’ concept by planting trees in his name, but will need our help.

When Kanye West introduced his new 35 minute long short film ‘Runaway’ he cited Michael, among others, as his inspiration.

Tom Mesereau, Michael’s lawyer in his 2005 trial, has spoken to CNN about Michael’s qualities and his exploitation by profiteers.

In a Los Angeles Appeals Court today it will be decided if Joseph Jackson is able to challenge the executors of Michael’s Estate.

The Refectory, Portland, Oregon, hosts a tribute concert in honour of Michael’s legacy and career. Click here for ticket details.

Carlos Santana presently touring the UK, Ireland and Europe before he hits the USA, is dedicating his concerts to Michael.

We have received the following information from MJJ Magazine regarding a special offer, which they would like to share with you.

To prove he has standing to sue Conrad Murray, Brian Oxman has filed documents to show that Mrs Jackson paid Joe’s living expenses.

In Changhua County, Taiwan, Lee Ping-hsing has created Michael scarecrows in his father’s fields in loving memory of him.

Last night Jermaine Jackson performed a tribute to his brother Michael at the concert hall of the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Resort.

Additional performance dates have been added to ‘Thriller Live’ for the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.

‘Thrill The World’ is fast approaching and volunteers from Teesside Hospice in Middlesborough will help try to break the record.

A lawsuit was filed by a financial consulting company claiming it helped Michael secure the financing in 2005 to cover his debts.

Alex Krasky from the USA has contacted us to tell us of his Michael artwork which is available for all to see on Youube.

Ne-Yo is reluctant to record any of the songs he worked on with Michael as he says he doesn’t want to appear to be ‘cashing in’.

‘Sisterella’, a pop-rock update of the Cinderella story, and originally backed by Michael, will be staged in Los Angeles next year.

Jonathan Moffett told an Australian newspaper about Michael’s plans for a world tour with ‘This Is It’ after the London concerts.

In Paris, yesterday, the fedora worn by Michael at a 1988 concert in Nice sold for 17,500 Euros, much more than expected.

Producer, Mark Ronson, was a friend of Michael’s and stayed over at Neverland Ranch many times as a child, alongside Sean Lennon.

Will.i.am says he uses Michael’s music as the ultimate benchmark for his songs and plays it to inspire him as he works.

KSDK/stupidvideos have footage of a tiny boy dancing along to ‘Billie Jean” and pretending to sing. See the video here.

Michael’s ex-manager, Tohme Tohme, wants to see detailed financial records from Michael’s estate, claiming he’s owed $2.3 million.

Debbie Jackson, a fan from New Zealand, went to America in June to Julien’s Auction and was given a special treat.

Nick Cowen talks to Josh Gordon, Vice President of Development at SEE Virtual Worlds, about ‘Planet Michael,’ due out on PC in 2011.

At the Mosaiek Teatro, in Johannesburg, the final seven ‘Idols’ sang Michael’s songs for the four judges to comment on.

TMZ has reported that legal documents have been filed in court detailing their handling of Michael’s businesses since his death.

Twelve year old MJ Mytton-Sanneh was lucky enough to go on tour across the world as Michael in ‘Thriller Live.’

LL CoolJ recently spoke to George Lopez about his work with Michael and tells some really funny stories. See the video here.

Prince, Michael’s oldest son, has spent time in LA with his classmates working at assembling food boxes for poor children in Peru.

Music promoter, David Gest, has returned to England, from America, where he has been working on his new Michael documentary.

Stephen Fry, known to many as an English Treasure, spoke of Michael in his Live Show at the Royal Albert Hall in London this week.

Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University, South Jersey will hold a light show, ‘Laser Michael Jackson,’ starting September 25th.

See Virtual Worlds today announced a collaboration with Michael’s Estate to publish ‘Planet Michael’ a virtual world, in 2011.

Together with several other iconic items one of Michael’s famous fedoras will be auctioned by Guernsey’s Auction House, New York.