Michael Jackson News

Press Release from Sony Music USA regarding a ‘This Is It’ commercial being shown during Sunday’s MTV Video Music Award’s.

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame In Cleveland has one of the largest and most important collections of memorabilia dedicated to MJ.

ET interviewed Oprah Winfrey on her new season, and she confirmed she will open with a repeat of her Michael Jackson interview.

Speech Debelle, who won the Mercury Music Prize this week, has spoken of Michael as a religious icon and healer

Disneyland, is going to bring back ‘Captain EO’, the 3D, seventeen minute film which Michael starred in.

Christian Audigier and Michael had planned to launch a clothing line based on Michael’s ‘look’, and clothes designed by him.

As the August MJ Tribute at the O2 never materialized, Randy Phillips has spoken of AEG’s plans for future events to honour Michael.

At the Time-Based Art Festival celebrating Labor Day Weekend, a newer version of Michael’s music was enjoyed by festival goers.

Michael was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery last week, and since then prices for nearby plots have increased from $7,000 to $9,000.

Using Michael’s name and memory, Michael Brittingham is touting for cash and aid from anyone wishing to invest in a ‘museum’ for him.

Hong Kong based Hot Toys have produced a new lifelike MJ figure based on his appearance as a zombie in the ‘Thriller’ short film.

Janet Jackson is reportedly rehearsing to perform a moving tribute to her brother Michael at this year’s VMA’s on September 13th.

Jermaine Jackson today announced the names of some artists who will appear at the Vienna Tribute to commemorate Michael’s death.

Michael Jackson tribute group Who’s Bad? are planning a world tour to celebrate the King Of Pop with a high energy emotional show.

Navi, a well known Michael Jackson performer, tells the Northampton Chronicle and Echo that he will continue with his tour.

Dr. Barry Friedberg is an extremely skilled anaesthesiologist and has strong opinions on Michael’s treatment concerning the drug.

Michael is still doing extremely well in the British charts, album and singles, and with his music DVDs too.

At a Science Convention in Atlanta, 900 ‘zombies’ attempted to break the Guinness Book Of World Records for dancing to ‘Thriller’.

During an interview in South Shields, Co Durham, England, David Gest has spoken again of his friendship and feelings for Michael.

Michael’s death means his estate will benefit from his music, videos, toys and trinkets and many other officially licensed goods.

Michael threw a glove to an Australian fan 10 years ago, and it has just been sold at auction in Australia for £29,500 or A$57,600.

Rodney Jerkins produced Michael’s last studio album, ‘Invincible’, and now talks to Vibe magazine about that incredible experience.

Reva Thomas, MJWN’s US Correspondent, attended Spike Lee’s New York Tribute event, which honoured Michael on his birthday last Saturday.

A tribute song for Michael has appeared on You Tube, and it really is well worth a viewing, with lyrics and footage well matched.

To honour Michael, a woman living in Warwickshire, England, has changed her name legally by deed poll to include Michael Jackson.

A hymn sung by Gladys Knight at Michael’s funeral service was ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’, written by Tanya Blount and Lauren Hill.

Fans are being sent emails asking for contributions to be sent to the UK for a new foundation – Foundation For World Peace.

Michael’s funeral took place today, 70 days after his death, at Forest Lawn Cemetery’s Great Mausoleum, in Glendale, Los Angeles.

NYPost reveals that Michael will not be interred in Forest Lawn’s Great Mausoleum, but near Walt Disney and Larry ‘Stooge’ Fine.

Radar Online reports that two key witnesses in the investigation into Michael’s death, have been interviewed by the LA Police.

Harpo Productions, Chicago, has announced that Oprah Winfrey will dedicate the episode of her show on September 16th to Michael.

Bernadette has asked us to promote her campaign to ensure justice will be carried out with regards to Michael’s death.

Michael’s death certificate has been amended to reflect homicide as the cause of death and now specifies “injection by another”.

Members of a Dumfries based organisation, entitled The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, have launched a campaign to save a 183-year old historic house, which served as a vessel of inspiration for legendary author J. M. Barrie. The infamous author utilized the house as his muse, and wrote the prolific novel ‘Peter Pan’ – A […]

Michael fan Karen, has sent us a moving video to share with you all. She thinks it may help you through the grieving process.

A hip-hop group from California has made a video tribute to Michael, with great lyrics, visual effects and spectacular costumes.

As part of an extravaganza telling the story of David Gest, Pete Doherty will take part in a tribute to Michael – Human Nature.

Jalila Marsuel was a publicist for Michael during the Chandler accusations, and speaks of her experiences both at home and abroad

The new MJ Opus will be illustrated with some of Michael’s own childhood signed sketches of events that seem to have affected him.

Adrian Grant’s updated version of the Visual Documentary has been reviewed by Donald Gibson, of BC Books, who rates it highly.

Mayor Sorin Oprescu of Bucharest and fans unveiled a commemorative plate dedicated to Michael in Herastrau Park.

Mariah Carey wrote on Twitter that she was unhappy with her singing at Michael’s memorial, and now explains she was emotional.