Michael Jackson News

We previously reported on someone who was falsely collecting money for a Michael Museum. Please click here to read the latest.

Kenny Ortega, Michael’s long-time friend and co-director of ‘This Is It’ has spoken about the many ways Michael has inspired him.

A portrait of Michael by Brett Livingstone Strong has been posted by its current owner on ebay’s auction site, for $2.75 million.

In LA today a new judge, Michael Pastor, was assigned to take charge of the case against Dr Murray for his part in Michael’s death.

Red One, famous record producer, has spoken of the album he was preparing with Michael, and possible future plans to release it.

Joe Bagnall has told us of a new initiative by Trisha, to plant a million trees for Michael as a gift for all that he gave to us.

Sibelle from Denmark, has two oil paintings of Michael, as a man and as a young boy, that she would like to share with us all.

A group of Michael’s most loyal fans has raised the cash to hire a plane to take an aerial message to Conrad Murray on April 5th.

Alberto Alvarez, Michael’s bodyguard, who called 911 on the day Michael died, has been fired from his job by the Jackson family.

Make a Better World Foundation is pleased to announce its First Annual Convention at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, June 24-28 2010.

Sky Box Office, showing ‘This Is It’, and Metro newspaper will give one reader a chance to enjoy a VIP trip to LA for two people.

Michael’s fans have started an online Facebook petition to restore his name above the auditorium of Gardner St Elementary School.

The Apollo Theater in New York will honour Michael by induction into their Hall Of Fame at a June 14th gala and benefit evening.

Bravado, the official supplier of MJ memorabilia, will deal with University Games to launch a line of signature Games and Puzzles.

‘J Is For Jackson 5’ was released today and includes a dozen family favourite Jackson Five songs and 4 split karaoke tracks.

Bravado Merchandising and Triumph International have announced the release of a new Michael Jackson Official ‘Bobblehead.’

The California Medical Board has filed a petition to have Conrad Murray’s license to practice medicine in California revoked.

A UK tabloid has published reports from the paramedics who attended to Michael on June 25th and took him to UCLA Medical Center.

The ‘Michael Jacksonology’ website has a fundraiser for Haiti which includes a piano medley tribute to Michael.

‘ZOOZbeat Jackson 5 Remix’ iPhone/iPod Touch App now available in the iTunes App Store. Please click here for more information.

Brian Oxman has created a webpage encouraging fans to ask the DA in the Conrad Murray case to increase the charges against him.

Ty Fyffe learned so much from meeting Michael at his home with Teddy Riley he now wants to pass on his experience to new musicians.

‘MJ Forever, Past Present and Future have announced a show in honour of Michael in Selby, Yorkshire on April 16th and 17th 2010.

John Landis was asked when he visited London recently if ‘Thriller’ would be released on DVD & Blu-Ray. Click here to see what he said.

MJWN has come across a report of Michael’s kindness and humanitarian gifts when he helped an old lady who had collapsed on a plane.

A portrait of Michael was commissioned by Pepsico for their executive offices many years ago. Now it is now for sale.

Fans in Austria have asked us to put a plea – They are starting a new web site and would like you to help with photographs.

Online record store HMV are advertising Michael’s ‘Moonwalker’ on Blu-Ray for immediate pre-order for release on May 3rd, this year.

Sony Music will continue the label’s 30 year relationship with Michael and his music with the biggest recording contract in HIStory.

MJJ4LIFE has asked us to tell you about a petition they’re doing, aimed at the tabloids. Please click here for more information.

A hospital in Manchester (UK) are using Michael’s song ‘Beat It’ to inspire a campaign to beat bugs and ensure strict hygiene.

Questlove of The Roots, has examined and spoken about Michael’s genius, and also his “secret revolutionary stances” in his videos.

The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir will return to Australia for a concert tour celebrating the life and music of Michael.

Julien’s Auctions will hold an auction in Las Vegas of the furniture Michael commissioned for a London home he planned to reside in.

Paula has sent us a wonderful report of the Sydney Australia, VIP launch party for ‘This Is It’ with Kenny Ortega and Travis Payne.

Contactmusic has suggested that a new album of Michael material will include a track that he recorded with Lennie Kravitz.

Some fans would like to tell you that they have written a book of anecdotes about their fandom and experiences with Michael.

Gotta Have It Rock & Roll online auction features some iconic Michael items. The auction finishes tomorrow at 9.00 p.m. (EST)

‘The Trials Of Michael Jackson’ will now be screened in June on the Documentary Channel in America instead of this month.

Three of Michael’s former security guards have spoken on Good Morning America of his search for knowledge and his love of books.

We would like to congratulate our three ‘Who’s Bad’ VIP Competition Winners. Click here to see is you’re amongst them.

The US Michael Jackson Tribute Band ‘Who’s Bad’ are currently touring the UK and are reviewed for you here by an audience member.