Michael Jackson News

Organisers say Michael’s brother, Jermaine, is to hold a news conference in Vienna next Tuesday regarding his tribute show.

In a recent interview, soul singer Beverley Knight praised Michael for helping black artists and transcending race.

It has taken death to bring Michael Jackson back to his rightful position, as a force of nature that changed the face of music

On Michael’s 51st birthday, in countries all around the world, fans were meeting to pay tribute to him in many different ways.

Hourglass Fashions in the United States have created a line of ladies clothing they are calling the King Of Pop Tribute Costumes.

Diana Ross’s son, Evan, was 22 years old the same day as Michael would have turned 51. Guests sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to them both.

Sony/ATV Corporation hope to gain sales success when the music video game ‘Beatles: Rock Band’ is released on September 9th.

Experts probing Michael’s death now believe that he may have died around 9a.m. and that his body was moved after his heart stopped.

The CBS special of Michael’s 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden is to be re-released and shown on TV worldwide.

At the New York Charlie Parker Jazz Festival on Michael’s birthday, Gary Bartz and his band performed a Michael’s song.

The Sun in the UK printed a rumour about Macauley Culkin being the natural father of Blanket, which Culkin completely denies.

We have received a report from Michael fan Rika Capon, who visited the sand sculpture of Michael in Blankenberge , Belgium.

500 fans performed ‘Thriller’ in Leicester, UK, in an attempt on the Guinness World Record for the largest group to dance together.

New Motown project, Michael Jackson Remix ‘Suites’, will be issued in five separate instalments over the next five weeks or so.

The Tribute Exhibition for Michael Jackson – An international project, including artists from 17 countries and all continents.

13,957 fans gathered in Mexico to perform ‘Thriller’ trying to break the world record for performing the dance at the same time.

Ticara, a fan, has started a campaign to complain to the tabloids about the continued persecution of Michael even after his death.

A star dedicated to Michael was unveiled at the Palms Hotel/Casino’s Walk Of Fame. It was presented to Joseph on Michael’s behalf.

Marlon Jackson has spoken to the UK’s Daily Mirror tabloid about Michael’s life, his death, his burial and his children’s future.

At a Michael tribute show at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 20 entertainers performed to a sell-out crowd of 2600.

John Landis, director of Michael’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘Black or White’ short films, appeared on Breakfast TV this week in the UK.

Michael fans in Derby, UK, want volunteers to learn the ‘Thriller’ dance moves so that they can take part in ‘Thrill The World’.

Ano Okera will be hosting /presenting a ‘Special Birthday Tribute To Michael Jackson’ at Sullivan Hall, New York City today.

Bonnie of MJ Upbeat has written and article about her feelings relating to the Coroners Report that was released yesterday.

Ricardo, from Brazil, has sent us a YouTube link of him performing his tribute dance to Michael. He’s dressed like him too.

Another new Tribute song and video for Michael called ‘Billie Jean Is Waiting” have been posted on YouTube for the fans.

According to a report by the Daily Mirror today, Michael told friends he would have liked to have six children.

A children’s tribute song to Michael will be released digitally worldwide today, at the exact time of his birth 12.13 a.m.

The City Of Bangalore, in India, has organised a musical carnival to celebrate Michael’s 51st birthday today.

Dr. Conrad Murray who admitted giving Michael different drugs in the hours before he died wants the full autopsy report published.

The coroner has officially announced today that Michael’s death was a homicide caused by the powerful anesthetic Propofol.

Spike Lee’s Brooklyn Block Party, on Saturday, August 29th, honouring Michael’s birthday will go ahead, come rain or come shine.

On Michael’s birthday, TV stations will play his “best” videos, but what about the sexy videos, like ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’?

Fatima Robinson, who was the choreographer of the ‘Remember The Time’ short film, speaks about what Michael meant to her.

An official website has been set up to allow fans to register for tickets for the screening of ‘This Is It’.

Police in Los Angeles think that the investigations into Michael’s death could take many months, making any early arrest unlikely.

Hollywood’s Madame Tussauds will unveil a new waxwork of Michael today, as he would have appeared on tour in London this year.

The London Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration – The Magic Lives On – Tribute Dinner & Dance 7.00p.m. – 2.00a.m.

New York’s Apollo Theater will have a series of tributes to Michael, following his death, including a spot on the Walk Of Fame.

Ola Ray who worked with Michael in the ‘Thriller’ video has filed court papers against the estate for non-payment of royalties.

An exhibition of some of Michael’s memorabilia and personal possessions will go on show at the O2 in a couple of months time.

CNN report on the list of drugs included in the Search Warrant and Affidavit, that Michael was given, leading up to his death.