Michael Jackson News

Raymone Bain’s claim for over 44 million dollars from Michaels Estate has been denied in a New York court by Judge James Robertson.

Brett Livingstone Strong’s portrait of Michael ‘The Book’ failed to attract any bids at a recent eBay auction, and remained unsold.

For one night only, July 10th, Andre Santisi will perform a huge tribute to Michael at the Theater de Schaalm in the Netherlands.

In an interview with the UK edition on GQ, Russel Crowe said that he and his friend Michael would often “prank call” each other.

Walker Elementary School Of The Arts will put on a show to celebrate their 50 year history and Michael’s 50 years of life.

Larry King is running a competition to decide the most important story ever covered on his show. Michael’s death is at Number 3.

Eleven of Michael and the Jackson’s cardboard sleeve re-issued albums are to be re-released in the US and Japan in CD form.

Peter Lopez, who was a legal representative for Michael, has been found dead of a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide.

US pianist Bob Baldwin will release an album entitled ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ in June as a celebration of Michael’s life.

On June 25th the Official Jackson Family Foundation hosts a small event in London for the Jackson Museum and Arts Complex in Gary.

The Official Michael Jackson merchandisers are suing a clothing company for allegedly selling unauthorised King Of Pop T-shirts.

A contestant on BGT who danced like Michael while dressed as Darth Vader, has returned for another audition dressed as Bat Jackson.

Eddie Cascio, who recorded Michael’s newest album with him in 2007, may have legal problems with Michael’s Estate over the songs.

It has been reported that Michael recorded an entire album with Eddie Cascio in 2007, which doesn’t form part of the Sony deal.

To add to all it’s many other accolades, ‘Thriller’ has been crowned the most groundbreaking video of all time on MySpaceUK.

Serious progress is being made on Michael’s Cirque Du Soleil project, as two Executive Producers are selected to take control.

Jermaine Jackson chose the winner of the ‘Move Like Michael Jackson’ contest in the Netherlands, opting for 9 year old Luciano.

Tomorrow, on the Investigative Discovery Channel, journalist Aphrodite Jones will be admitting she was wrong about Michael.

Sky Movies Premiere and Sky Movies Premiere HD will be showing Michael’s ‘This Is It’ beginning on Friday June 25th at 8.00 p.m.

Michael’s Estate has won an injunction against a website using his image and Heal The World Foundation name to solicit donations.

The First Lady Michelle Obama told the children of the White House Staffers that she has some Michael Jackson music on her iPod.

Today is Earth Day all around the world, so make it special by requesting Michael’s ‘Earth Song’ on TV radio and internet sites.

The 280 items which were recently on show at the O2 Arena, will be moved to Japan to be exhibited there from May 1st – July 4th.

The Humane Society of New York is having it’s third Fine Art Charity Auction and is auctioning a photo of Michael as a young boy.

‘This Is It’ dancer, Danielle Rueda-Watts, would like to join the Cirque Du Soleil Michael tribute that was announced this week.

Slash, the guitarist formerly with Guns and Roses, has been speaking of his new album, with tracks from very different singers.

Montreal based Cirque Du Soleil are planning a live touring show and a permanent Las Vegas show based on Michael’s music.

Sibelle the artist who sent us some of her artwork of Michael has sent another two portraits of him, as a child and as a young man.

Joe, who told us about ‘A Million Trees For Michael’ has information on another project, a fan day at Disneyland on June 29th.

US fan Sadie has told us of a website aimed at media reform in the US, and would like worldwide fans to join in with their work.

Dan Brown, an artist in the USA, has told us about his 12 foot tall portrait of Michael, made entirely from 1,680 soda pop cans.

The National Museum Of Black History will exhibit famous items from the Apollo Theater in New York, including Michael’s hat.

Publicist Raymone Bain previously filed a creditors claim with Michael’s Estate and has been told by that she will not be paid.

Adam Lambert has donated the jacket he wore while performing ‘Black Or White’ on American Idol. The latest auction bid is $6,000.

Indian actress, Shazahn Padamsee, is one of Michael’s biggest fans and even owns one of his iconic signed fedoras.

In a recent interview, Rebbie Jackson spoke of how she helped raise and care for her siblings when Katherine went back to school.

Michael’s website is featuring 2 customised high quality cars. They have been decorated with wonderful artwork images of Michael.

The Harris-Stowe State University Chorale Concert on April 16th will feature tributes to Michael’s ‘Thriller’ and Beethoven.

Roxanne Pallett, star of UK TV show ‘Emmerdale’ had a tattoo featuring lyrics from ‘Music & Me’ done in Los Angeles last year.

Later this year, on October 9th in Norfolk, Mikki Jay will perform as Michael at the Green Park Centre, Fakenham, Norwich.

Conrad Murray’s license to practice in Texas has been restricted and he can no longer provide anesthetics such as Propofol.

Wesley Snipes, who appeared in Michael’s ‘Bad’ short film, has spoken of his special feelings and hopes following Michael’s death.