Michael Jackson News

Michael’s death has moved many musicians to speak of him, even the rappers, who praised the effect he had on their music careers.

Nona Jackson lost her bid to fight for rights to Michael’s estate after Judge Beckloff threw out her petition in court this week.

Dame Elizabeth is still deeply mourning Michael’s death and encourages fans to see ‘This Is It’, to witness Michael’s achievement.

First Commemorative Mint paid Bravado $750,000 for rights to make a Michael coin, but Bravado hasn’t approved the design.

Michael will receive a posthumous prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award after already winning four American Music Awards.

In David Gest’s upcoming 90 minute T.V. special he will reveal never before seen footage and an interview he did with Michael.

Cheryl McSeveny and her dancers from Hamilton have reached the semi finals of the BBC3 competition ‘Move Like Michael Jackson’.

‘Thriller Live’ has been nominated by for Best New Musical and Best Choreography by the What’s On Stage Awards.

Michael sent a message to fans at Adrian Grant’s MJ Day 5 in 1994 which showed his great sense of humour.

We have been contacted by the UK publicists for the ‘This Is It’ DVD, advising that they will notify us of official release news.

Michael is still doing pretty well in the US Billboard Album Charts with various albums included. Click here to see.

Michael continues to do really well around the world with his new album/soundtrack ‘This Is It’ selling many thousands of copies.

A portrait commissioned by Michael before his death, painted by Kehinde Wiley, has been auctioned in New York, fetching $175,000.

Grammy host rapper LL Cool J has ideas for the Michael Jackson Tribute planned for the Grammy awards show at the end of January.

Michael and Lisa Marie’s marriage certificate is to be sold at Philip Weiss Auctions. The auction will take on January 23rd, 2010.

R Kelly’s promotional tour for his ‘Untitled’ album is ending. He pays tribute in song and video to Michael during his show.

The four last performers on Britain’s X Factor will each sing a Michael song this week, watched by Janet who will perform.

Michael’s death made him the internet’s biggest star this year on Yahoo, Google and Bing search engines.

There will be a second printing of ‘Tribute: Michael Jackson King Of Pop’ released, after the first issue sold out before release.

Michael’s rehearsal movie has earned $240 million at box offices making it the world’s biggest concert and documentary movie ever!

Michael went up four places from Number 19 to Number 15 in the UK album chart. He has spent five weeks in the chart so far.

In an online poll ‘Thriller’ has been voted the most influential video of all time. AHA and Bjork reached second and third place.

Close to Michael’s heart was the love for, and care of children. He gave vast amounts of financial and physical help to UNICEF.

Kolkata teenager Mohammed Faizullah takes pride in his worldwide collection of Michael stamps found mainly on the internet.

Nate Giorgio of Vestal, New York, has designed the artwork which has been used on the cover of the Official Michael Jackson Opus.

A ‘source’ has revealed that Michael wanted to study Fine Art at University, after encouragement from his daughter Paris.

Eric Muhammed, bodyguard to the Jackson family, has been caught on video trying to sell Michael’s mask for $150,000 (£91,000).

Whelan Galleries introduces a collector’s edition set of prints featuring art purchased by its most famous client Michael.

Santa Monica Pier was the venue for a street performer on stilts dancing to Michael’s music, and a small boy who stole the show.

Rev. Ron Vanderwell of The Gathering, Sacramento preaches what he calls “The Gospel According To Michael Jackson” at his services.

A massive Michael fan, Tom Roche from Hastings, has reached the semi-finals of the BBC’s ‘Move Like Michael Jackson’.

Leigh Francis who stars in the Bo Selecta series made a
tribute to Michael ‘Cha’mone Mo’Fo’ Selecta’ which is now released on DVD.

At Sunday’s American Music Awards, Michael won 4 posthumous awards, setting a record as the most honoured artist in AMA history.

Michael continues to do well in the Official UK music and DVD charts. Click here to see his chart positions.

Michael’s rhinestone glove, bought by a Chinese businessman from Macau, will be housed in a special shrine in a casino there.

Michael Jackson Tribute Band, Who’s Bad, have been in constant demand since Michael died in June, with bookings through the roof.

Michael’s 1985 Mercedes Benz was bought at auction in New York on Saturday, November 21st. by a Gatlinburg (Tenn) museum owner.

The shoes Michael wore at his Madison Square Garden shows in September 2001 will be auctioned at Bonhams in London on December 16th.

Omarion says that when he attended Michael’s funeral it inspired him to drive his career even further than he has gone before.

Conrad Murray bought Propofol from Applied Pharmacy Services, Las Vegas. It was later found at Michael’s bedside.

Janet Jackson’s music video ‘Make Me’ seems to be modelled on ‘Scream’, the duet she performed with Michael from his HIStory album.

Video and Audio Center, (VAC), has filed a claim against Michael’s estate for $128,482.77 for work completed at Neverland Ranch.