2012 News Archive

Alicia Keys visited an art exhibition by Mr Brainwash in LA and admired a portrait of Michael, made entirely of broken records.

The Estate has announced that MJ’s children will imprint Michael’s hand and foot prints at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Jan. 26th.

The insurers of the ‘This Is It’ concerts won a court decision, when a judge said the company can begin collecting information.

Michael’s ‘Number Ones’ album zips up 156 places on the official Billboard chart, up to No.27; it’s highest position since 2004.

Here are Michael’s current Album chart Postions on iTunes with the albums ‘Number Ones’ and ‘King Of Pop’ both performing well.

Siedah Garrett has co-written a tribute song for Michael with Dapo Torimiro, who also produced it. See their creative process here

See photographs of the backstage preparation for Friday’s ‘MJ Immortal Cirque Du Soleil’ show at The Pepsi Centre, in Denver.

Paula has recently visited Vegas. She saw the Cirque show then interviewed Jonathan Moffett on behalf on MJWN. Here is her report.

Murray has filed court papers asking the judge to deny Michael’s family full restitution on grounds that MJ caused his own death.

Live in or near El Paso? Want to win tickets to the ‘Spirit Of Michael Jackson Lazerspectacular?’ Just follow these instructions.

Glee star Chris Colfer, who plays Kurt, has revealed that he will sing ‘Ben’ in the upcoming ‘Glee Michael Jackson Tribute Show.’

Over one hundred fans in France have gone to court to sue Murray for emotional distress for the manslaughter of Michael Jackson.

Celebrating Glee’s MJ Tribute Show, four of the stars are on the cover of TV Guide wearing MJ style clothes, posing on their toes!

Wikicollecting.org has put together a list of the ten most expensive items of Michael’s Memorabilia; follow the link to learn all!

The Glee MJ Episode has been moved back to Jan 31st because US President Obama’s State Of The Union Address will be on Jan 24th.

David Gest has revealed that Michael recorded an album of music inspired by the works of Robert Burns shortly before his death.

Michael’s ‘King Of Pop’ and ‘Number Ones’ albums, are still charting around the Globe, appearing on the Worldwide album charts.

Michael’s Estate has confirmed that since his first solo record in 1972 to date Michael has sold in excess of ONE BILLION records!

The new MJ video slot game will be centre stage at Bally’s Exhibit at the Casino Exhibition in London from Jan 24th to Jan 26th.

Prosecutors will not seek restitution from Conrad Murray after consulting MJ’s parents and attorneys for his estate and children.

A fossil of a new species of hermit crab, discovered in Northern Spain on June 25th 2009, has been named after Michael Jackson.

Later this month Glee will pay tribute to Michael in a full episode. We have some great photos from the show to share with you!

During this cold wet weather we need something to smile about, so watch a cute video of some squirrels dancing to Michael’s music!

Ubisoft has announced three new downloadable songs for ‘Michael Jackson The Experience HD’ for iPad, which now supports AirPlay.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ got the ‘Big Brother’ treatment, this time on the Israel version of the show. Check out You Tube.

MJJ Magazine no. 6 contains an article about the symbols 777, 1998, and CTE, which MJ used on some of his autographs and clothing.

Here are Michael’s Chart Positions on the UK and Irish Music Charts. Please note, ‘Man In The Mirror’ has re-entered the chart!

Michael fan Brian Lee, from Oakham, England, is a collector of all-things Michael, and would like to get into the record books.

In December, during her time in America, Paula visited Gardner Street Elementary School. Here is her report.

Today an event held at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood celebrating Michael’s life and career, was attended by his children.

In case you missed the Grauman’s event when Michael’s children printed his hand and footprints there, we have a link here for you.

Yesterday Conrad Murray filed court papers asking the judge to release him from prison, without bail, while his appeal is pending.

Ubisoft has announced a new version of the ‘Michael Jackson: The Experience’ game for Playstation Vita, to be released in February.

Cirque Du Soleil has announced dates for European countries, with links to presale bookings for MJ fans, before general release.

Here are the 2012 European Tour Dates for Michael Jackson’s Cirque Du Soleil show, ‘Immortal,’ which have been announced to date!

This week’s Glee show concentrates exclusively on Michael’s music, with songs like ‘Scream,’ ‘Smooth Criminal’ and ‘Human Nature.’

Sky One confirms ‘Glee’s’ return with Season Three on UK TV! Episode one is on March 1st and MJ’s episode the following week!

Murray’s license in Texas has finally been suspended by the State’s Medical Board three and a half years after Michael’s death.

While music stars attended this year’s Grammy’s CNN/IBN visited the Michael Jackson exhibition, at the Las Vegas Grammy Museum.

For fans attending ‘Forever King Of Pop’ at the Palais Des Congres in Paris, we have information from a nearby restaurant/hotel.

Michael’s Estate has declared that Michael merchandise sold by Pigna Romania, is not endorsed by the Estate and all are bootlegs!

Snowball, a sulphur-crested Cockatoo, entertains millions of You Tube fans with his dancing and singing along to Michael’s music!