Michael Jackson News

Michael’s albums and singles are still selling extremely well in Switzerland with ‘This Is It’ going in at Number Two.

Gone Too Soon -A Tribute To Michael – Saturday, November 28th, 2009 Washington Irving High School, New York City. Time 8:00 pm.

On Friday November 6th, Sky 1 in the UK, are showing a range of Michael related programmes including the ‘Private Home Movies’.

The album charts in New Zealand are showing that Michael has 3 major albums in the top 40 of this chart, topped by ‘This Is It’

Chris Tucker performed ‘Rock With You’ live at the Maritime Museum at the Bermuda Music Festival as a tribute to Michael.

Michael’s ‘This Is It’ film makes picture history, by being the highest grossing concert film of all time in the world.

Michael’s concert rehearsal movie, ‘This Is It’ has reached the top of the UK Movie charts, within 5 days of it’s release.

Huntly, a small town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, will perform ‘Thriller’ as a tribute to Michael and as part of a festival today.

New York’s Greenwich Village held a ‘Thriller Dance’ at the Halloween Parade for the sixth year with more fans than ever before.

In an interview, Michael’s colleagues on ‘This Is It’ recalled Michael’s drive, determination and professionalism to perfect it.

Forbes has published their list of the highest earning dead celebrities, with Michael in third place, with $55 million this year.

Chosen from hundreds of singers to perform on stage with Michael, Judith Hill sang beautifully in ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’.

After Michael died, Sony and AEG had to make Michael’s dream concerts into a reality, so they came up with using the rehearsals.

Randy Phillips of AEG LIVE and some of his executives, will discuss ‘This Is It’ behind the scenes for the Keynote Q&A on Nov 5th.

Stevie Wonder wept for his friend Michael while performing ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ at the R & R Hall Of Fame 25th Anniversary.

In an interview with Ballerstatus.com Claude Kelly spoke of his work as a singer, and later as a songwriter with Michael.

Michael’s estate has a new creditor to deal with. Leonard Rowe has filed a creditor’s claim for over $50,000.

Sony has released images of the Fan Mosaic Poster advertising ticket sales for ‘This Is It’ and showing photos of Michael’s fans.

Current information from iTunes is showing that the ‘This Is It’ album is selling at a remarkable pace throughout the world.

Music producers and songwriters Gamble and Huff have posted a video of an interview they did with the Jacksons on their website.

Nisha Kataria was to be the opening act on several of Michael’s concerts, London, and would have also recorded with him.

The ‘This Is It’ movie has set a new record grossing 2.2 million dollars at the US box office, a record for a Tuesday in October.

Russell Simmons of Def Jam Records has written on Twitter that Michael’s ‘This Is It’ movie has really inspired him.

Heritage Auctions Dallas has issued a press release listing some incredible Michael memorabilia which they have for sale.

Lou Ferrigno, better known as The Incredible Hulk, was a good friend of Michael’s. In an interview he said he’s “The Greatest!”

The Bakersfield Condors Hockey team will wear specially designed jerseys as a tribute to Michael on Friday night.

There is a ‘This Is It’ premiere special in the USA which will air tonight on MTV & VH1 music channels at 8.30 p.m. ET.

The ‘This Is It’ film and CD could take in $400 million in sales, as venues across the world sell out before Tuesday’s premieres.

Michael’s unreleased music will be sent out to several record companies which will begin a bidding war for the rights.

Sony Pictures have released a statement regarding allegations ‘This Is It’ features a body double for Michael.

Dancers on ‘This Is It’ reveal their memories that they have of Michael’s presence on stage at the rehearsals for his concerts.

MTV has spoken to Michael’s dancers to find out the details which make Michael’s performance, and theirs, into such iconic moves.

‘Michael Jackson – A Musical Legacy’ exhibit is now open at the Grammy Museum, enhancing their previous exhibit, ‘MJ HIStyle.’

A detailed interview with Kenny Ortega about Michael, which includes Ortega’s views on his dancing and influences.

Westland Leisure Complex in Yeovil will host a Michael Jackson tribute on November 6th, with a fireworks display and a funfair.

In an interview on BBC TV recently, actor Robert Lindsay spoke of meeting Michael and joked of perhaps inspiring his Moonwalk.

The world premiere of ‘This Is It’ will be web-cast live form the Nokia Theatre, LA, from 4.30pm PDT and can be seen worldwide.

Rodney Jerkins, who produced ‘Invincible’ with Michael, speaks of his work and his memories of Michael’s music and talent.

Michael’s longtime friend and collaborator, Teddy Riley, says he is convinced that Michael’s death is suspicious.

When Michael’s ‘This Is It ‘ was released to the public last week, Paul Anka quickly moved to stake his claim as co-writer.

‘This Is It’ will be shown on twenty-two screens in and around Atlanta, Georgia, with many theatres already sold-out.

Elizabeth Taylor has seen Michael’s performances in ‘This Is It’, and wept with delight at the quality of Michael’s work.