Michael Jackson News

In an exclusive interview with MTV news, Akon has spoken of the music he made with Michael before he died on June 25th this year.

Extraordinary and unprecedented ticket sales for Michael’s film ‘This Is It’ are being reported around the world by Sony Pictures.

Michael is still doing well in the British Charts with four albums and in the Top 40 and four DVDs in the Top 10.

Michael is featured on the Billboard Catalogue Album Chart with six of his albums including ‘Number Ones’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Dangerous’.

In the Global Album Chart, Michael is featured with three of his albums, ‘Number Ones’, ‘Thriller 25’ and ‘The Essential MJ’.

AEG President, Tim Leiweke, thinks that Michael’s movie “This Is It’ will prove the company’s good intentions towards Michael.

We have an official ‘Dangerous’ Tour blue plastic carrier bag that we are currently offering for sale which is in great condition.

Jennifer Batten who played guitar on 3 of Michael’s world tours, will perform at Baby Blue’s Live Lounge in Liverpool next year.

We have been sent an article by Filip Panusz entitled ‘A Tribute To Michael Jackson’ that he would like us to share with you.

Roger from Canada is collecting all the copies of the ‘King of Pop’ but unfortunately he is one album short, the Turkish version.

In October there is a new comic book being released honouring Michael called ‘Tribute: Michael Jackson Comic Book’.

On October 12th, a new song will be released entitled ‘This Is It’. There is also a two disc album available from October 27th.

AEG Live has announced an official exhibition of Michael’s personal belongings that will open in the UK on October 28th.

Prosecutors investigating Michael’s death have called the girlfriend of Dr Conrad Murray to testify before a grand jury.

The Bo’ Selecta Tribute to Michael will be irreverent, and considered sick and twisted, but is intended as a tribute to Michael.

An auction of Hollywood memorabilia will include a display of Michael’s stage outfits, worn when he performed with his brothers.

We have been in touch with two British cinemas in the UK that confirm that they will be screening ‘Michael Jackson – This Is It’.

The Vancouver Sun reports an interview with Al Jean, a writer on The Simpsons, speaking of Michael’s involvement with the show.

On October 27th ‘Michael Jackson – This Is It’ premiere in more than 25 countries with 15 premieres occurring simultaneously.

Kinepolis cinemas in Europe have information on their web site regarding Michael’s ‘This Is It’ film in Europe.

Michael still has a lot of singles, albums and DVDs in the UK Top 40. To see a list of what’s included, please click here.

A sacred Hindu ritual ‘pind-daan’, for salvation and peace, was performed in India for Michael at the holy city of Bodh Gaya. (128 characters)

Michael’s Ferris Wheel from Neverland was bought by Archway Amusements Corp. and is currently touring in parks in the Midwest.

Bravado has teamed up with the First Commemorative Mint, to produce official coins and coin collections with the image of Michael.

Madonna has spoken again about Michael’s life, calling him too shy and too inhibited to use some songs that she wrote for him.

It is being reported that Omer Bhatti, who is staying with the Jacksons, will play Michael in a film about his life.

BBC2 ‘Something For The Weekend’ show featured a bird moonwalking to ‘Billie Jean’ and telling it’s mother, “I miss him so much.”

Negotiations to display Michael’s personal and private memorabilia, with special items, have been approved by the Jackson family.

Carl Fowler who is promoting Michael’s Opus, has shown how the technical content of the book will be available to all users.

Judge Mitchell Beckloff has given Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, the right to challenge the executors of her son’s estate.

Michael’s estate has to face two new lawsuits which have been filed recently by Linda Parrish and Erle Bonner.

Backstage Auctions is hosting a pop culture auction featuring 650 items, some of which are Jackson 5/ Michael items.

A lady from Norfolk who won a fedora once worn by Michael in a newspaper competition, has been told it is worth £25,000.

Randy Hyden has contacted us with his tribute to Michael which was produced in Nashville. To hear the song, please click here.

Please be aware that the tickets for Michael’s ‘This Is It’ film will be on sale from next Sunday, September 27th.

A new clip of Michael performing ‘Human Nature’ during the ‘This Is It’ rehearsals, including doing ‘The Penguin’ has been leaked.

The Sun is reporting today that Michael wanted a new signature dance move for his concerts at the O2 Arena.

Viewers to CEBU in the Philippines will be able to see footage from inside Michael’s mansion, tomorrow on another QTV Channel.

Children from Progressive Resources with special needs, will be paying tribute to Michael at their fifth annual talent show on Sunday.

The 13,597 dancers in Mexico City that performed ‘Thriller’ have now been confirmed as breaking the world record.

Janet Jackson’s performance at the MTV Video Music Awards hid a mixture of emotions, following her brother’s death on June 25th.

The Mirror is claiming that Madonna and Michael’s sister Janet, are going to be working together to honour Michael.