Michael Jackson News
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November 20, 2009
Glove Sells For $350,000
Julien’s Auction at New York’s Hard Rock Café sold Michael’s original ‘Billie Jean’ glove for $350,000 to a collector from China.
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November 20, 2009
Competition
Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead are running a competition for fans after updated their book on Michael’s songs ‘For The Record’.
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November 20, 2009
Murray Waited Over An Hour
Media sources, reviewing the evidence given by Murray about Michael’s death, question timelines in the Las Vegas search warrant.
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November 20, 2009
Billboard Charts Update
Michael is still doing really well in the US Billboard Charts. Click here are his current chart positions.
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November 17, 2009
AEG Won’t Pay Murray
Doctor Murray is suing AEG for $300,000 payment for services as medical adviser to Michael for two months. AEG won’t pay!
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November 17, 2009
Payment For Memorial
City of Los Angeles will seek reimbursement of $3 million for costs and expenses incurred by them to cover Michael’s memorial.
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November 16, 2009
World Album Charts
Michael is still doing really well around the world with his current album ‘This Is It’ plus his catalogue albums and DVDs.
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November 16, 2009
Snoop Dogg
Rapper Snoop Dogg speaking to Clash Music, labelled Michael ”The King” saying he was inspired by him as an amazing performer.
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November 16, 2009
Memorial Profits Los Angeles
A Los Angeles report found that the memorial for Michael actually brought in more money to local businesses than was paid out.
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November 16, 2009
Finalists Sing ‘YANA’
The XFactor finalists have released their version of ‘You Are Not Alone’ as a charity single for Great Ormond St. Children’s Hospital.
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November 16, 2009
Christmas Lights ‘Thriller’
Whitehaven’s Christmas Lights were turned on by a Michael Impersonator, while the Youth Theatre gave a Michael Tribute.
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November 15, 2009
Delay In Investigation
TMZ, who broke the news of Michael’s death, have spoken of reasons why the investigation into this case is taking so much time.
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November 15, 2009
Sony/BMG Philippines
Sony/BMG representatives in Manila, the Philippines, report a vast surge in sales of Michael’s catalogue since his death in June.
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November 15, 2009
Hits To Be New Duets?
Music producer Mike Blakey has said he is going to rework some of Michael’s greatest hits to include surprise guests.
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November 14, 2009
Mosaic Breaks Record
Saimir Strati has entered the Guinness Book Of World Records with the world’s largest paintbrush mosaic portrait of Michael.
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November 14, 2009
Rahman Offers Michael Studies
A.R.Rahman will give Michael’s fans the chance to study Michael’s music at his music conservatory in Kodambakkam, Tamil.
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November 14, 2009
Tohme Sues Estate
Dr Tohme Tohme alleges he was promised a large fee for finding a company to raise funds for Michael’s Neverland Ranch.
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November 14, 2009
‘For The Record’ Updated
Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead have updated their book ‘Michael Jackson For The Record’.
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November 14, 2009
Messages For Mrs Jackson
Bonnie at MJ Upbeat is currently collecting messages for Mrs Katherine Jackson
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November 13, 2009
Mission Lion Shirt
In Michael’s ‘This Is It’ movie he is seen wearing a bright, ornate red shirt with a lion motif. Own a shirt like this!
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November 13, 2009
Vote For MICHAEL
Vote for Michael as Legend Of The Year at Virgin Media Music Awards 2009 to make sure he is this year’s most memorable pop icon.
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November 13, 2009
‘My Cowboy Hats Off To You’
Country singer Dan Robinson now has an album titled after his tribute song to Michael; ‘My Cowboy Hats Off To You’.
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November 13, 2009
China, Obama and Michael!
Chinese students wanted to ask questions about Michael when they spoke to President Obama on his visit to China this week.
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November 12, 2009
Rare Photo For Auction
A rare 1978 photo of Michael wearing a safari helmet will be auctioned for charity at Steven Kasher Gallery in Manhattan.
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November 12, 2009
‘Butterflies’ Remix
Michael’s love song ‘Butterflies’ from the Invincible ‘album and J.Dilla’s ‘Players’, have been remixed by DJ J Rocc.
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November 12, 2009
Chinese Mobile Phone
An extremely special mobile phone has been advertised in China, apparently a Vertu KIRF, dipped in gold and shining with diamonds.
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November 12, 2009
Ruling The Album Charts
Michael’s ‘This Is It’ double album continues to sell massively all over Europe, topping many countries charts.
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November 12, 2009
‘This Is It’ – $200 Million!
Sony Pictures has announced that ‘This Is It’ has achieved a box-office gross of $200 million worldwide, with $61 million in the US.
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November 12, 2009
The Cost Of Michael’s Burial
Court documents have revealed that Michael’s private funeral cost almost $1,000,000. Executors approved payment of all expenses.
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November 12, 2009
Michael’s 3D Images
3D scans of Michael which were made in 1996, have been discovered, they could be used in games, music videos and even films.
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November 11, 2009
“This Is It’ Musicians
Musicians from ‘This Is It’, have appeared on George Lopez’ show paying tribute to Michael and sharing their memories.
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November 11, 2009
Cirque Du Soleil
Cirque Du Soleil is working hard to convince Michael’s estate executors to allow them to do a show with his music in Las Vegas.
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November 10, 2009
Mrs Jackson Approves Executors
Katherine Jackson has withdrawn her objections to John Branca and John McClain acting as executors of Michael’s will.
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November 9, 2009
‘This Is It’ Movie
‘This Is It’ is still a mega-hit at box offices around the world earning $186,455 million, still only in it’s second week.
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November 8, 2009
Return For ‘Moonwalker’?
PEGI may be listing Michael’s ‘Moonwalker’ Game to be released for the Virtual Console in Europe, but which version is not known.
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November 7, 2009
Michael’s Tigers Thriving
Michael’s pet tigers from Neverland are thriving under the care of former actress Tippi Hedren at her Shambala Preserve outside LA.
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November 6, 2009
Joe Jackson Wants An Allowance
Joe Jackson wants Michael’s estate to pay him a monthly living allowance, and filed court papers asking for a judge’s decision.
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November 6, 2009
Michael’s Influence
Appearing at the MTV EMAs, the Jonas Brothers paid tribute to Michael and spoke of his influence on their careers.
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November 5, 2009
Coins Sell Out In 20 Minutes
20,000 Michael Commemorative Coins sold out in just 20 minutes on October 30th. A second run of 20,000 has been agreed
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November 4, 2009
Lawyers Demand Payment
Atkins Thomson Solicitors claims payment from Michael’s estate of fees incurred for their work in the alleged “sale of Neverland”.
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November 4, 2009
Botswana Tribute
Next month Howard Thari from Botswana will release an album in honour of Michael called ‘I Am A Botswana (MJ Tribute)’.
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November 4, 2009
Top Of Billboard Chart
‘This Is It’ will debut top of the Billboard 200 Albums today with sales of 373,000 and will be Michael’s sixth No1 on that chart.