Michael Jackson News

Michael’s music and DVD’s continue to do well in the Australian charts. He has 5 albums in the Top 20 and 6 DVD’s in the Top 30.

New York councilwoman Letitia James, is to petition for the ‘Bad” video subway station to have the name Jackson added.

Sony Music announce the purchase information for the amazing work Michael himself worked on, the Official Michael Jackson Opus.

After 7 weeks at Number One in the UK album charts, the ‘Essential’ has fallen to Number 6, as Michael’s DVDs continue to do well.

We have been contacted by David Fossett, Michael’s cousin, who also owns 2300 Jackson St, the house where Michael grew up.

‘Gutted’ is set to return to British TV. They’re looking for Michael fans that are having a clear out of their MJ related items.

MJJ fan club (Italy) are asking fans to sign their online petition to US Congress to restore Michael’s good name and reputation.

Allgood, a concert promoter, sued Michael because he signed his ‘This Is It’ deal, will continue with their lawsuit against him.

We have been asked to update the contact information regarding the above news piece which we posted on August 17th, 2009.

Judge Beckloff has authorised the tour of Michael’s memorabilia to begin at London’s O2 Arena despite opposition from Mrs Jackson.

The artist George Vlosich is to auction a one-of-a-kind ‘Etch-A-Sketch’ drawing of various scenes from Michael’s life and career.

Mrs Jackson’s lawyer, Londell McMillan, has announced that Michael’s funeral date has been pushed back five days to September 3rd.

We have received the below official press release from Sony BMG (USA) regarding the ‘Michael Jackson – This Is It’ film.

Top Bollywood Stars will make a video called ‘We Lived In His World”, to honour Michael. It will be shown on his 51st birthday.

Q Music Channel in the UK recently featured their ’99 Icons of the Pop Universe’ and Michael came out at Number ONE!

5,000 Fair Visitors – Every Friday – will get one free tide on Michael’s Neverland Ranch Rides at the Californian State Fair.

Artist David Nordahl painted so many fine artworks for Michael that he became a personal friend and travelled with him many times.

Agents from the (DEA) searched Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Los Angeles for evidence of “improper dispensing of controlled substances.”

Tito Jackson will open for Gladys Knight on her UK tour, as a tribute to Michael. The tour will open in Manchester on October 6th.

The website selling tickets for the MJ Tribute in Vienna was swamped even before it opened, after 1 million people accessed it.

Spike Lee has planned a Brooklyn Block Party on August 29th this year to celebrate what would be Michael’s 51st birthday.

Jazz Café, London, will present tribute nights to honour Michael’s 51st birthday on Aug 29th and Aug 30th – Restricted to over 18’s.

If you would like to sign a virtual birthday card to Michael for his birthday ‘Keeping Michael Alive’ has made it possible for you.

Vered Gallery in New York, auctioned the 1984 portrait of Michael by Andy Warhol. Bidding reached more than one million dollars.

According to reports in the US press, Dr Murray will be arrested and will charged with manslaughter within the next two weeks.

The BBC is planning to look for a new dancer who can emulate Michael. The new shows will possibly be called ‘Move Like Michael Jackson’.

A Spanish firm based in San Sebastian is in talks to stage a display Michael’s personal memorabilia which may tour the world.

Pearl Jam, one of the bands replacing Michael at the O2, paid homage to him during their set, with an acoustic snippet from ‘Ben’.

We have received the following official information from SonyBMG (USA) regarding Michael being laid to rest on his birthday.

Sarah has asked us to tell you all about the tribute in London which is taking place on Michael’s birthday this year.

Mexico City MJ fans are practising the ‘Thriller’ dance to take part in the Guinness World Record attempt on Michael’s birthday.

The Boys And Girls Club, Staunton , threw a Michael Jackson tribute party to provide school supplies for the children of the area.

Siedah Garrett who wrote ‘Man In The Mirror’ sang it as a very moving tribute to him with the Agape International Choir.

Increased sales of Michael’s music since his death have boosted music publisher Chrysalis, according a trading update today.

The Official Chart Company publishing this week’s official chart positions show Michael’s ‘Essential’ is still holding firm.

We have been asked to advertise the following audition, which will take place August 28th for Michael performers and look-alikes.

Shoppers at the Ashley Centre, Epsom, were entertained last Saturday by a Michael Look-a-like performer, Ben Ferguson.

A report by paramedic bosses said a series of tests has proved that Michael was dead before the ambulance arrived on the scene.

The new updated version of the Visual Documentary by Adrian Grant, the most comprehensive book on Michael, has been released.

Henry Vaccaro who has possession of MJ memorabilia has now claimed that certain items were stolen from him and sold at auction.

If Anton Ferdinand scores a goal in his football game when he plays for Sunderland on Saturday he promises a tribute to Michael.

Kraken Opus will auction five copies of The Michael Jackson Special Edition Opus. They will be signed by various celebrities.