2012 News Archive

Betty has kindly shared her blog with us about her visit to Neverland by air, to mark the sad anniversary of Michael’s death.

Convicted, Murray faces new accusations that will determine if officials will revoke his already suspended medical license.

Katie Palmer is organizing a ‘Michael’ fan event to
take place in London, on November 10th 2012. For more details, click here.

Betty has sent us another link to access her blog about the wonderful ‘One Rose For Michael’ tribute. Click here to access link.

The Estate is thrilled to share the news that The IMMORTAL World Tour is #1 in North America for the first half of 2012.

On July 8th, Clinark filmed the video for his Michael tribute song, ‘They Don’t Care About Us,’ which will be released soon.

Some of Michael’s siblings have again queried the validity of Michael’s will and demanded that Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain resign!

Michael Bush dressed Michael onstage & off for many years and now speaks of his memories of him, right up to the end of his life!

We have received a statement for Michael’s fans from the Executors of the Estate Of Michael Jackson, voicing their acute concerns.

Michael’s iconic ‘Billie Jean’ reached No: 2 in the UK Poll for the favourite No: One single, behind Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’

Paula from Australia, has sent us a link to a new tribute to Michael, entitled ‘One Day,’ and performed by 3RDegree. Link follows:

Our Australian friend Paula has found yet another tribute song to Michael on You Tube and has sent us the link so you can see it.

See a YouTube video of interviews with Martin Nolan and Michael Bush, about Julien’s Auctions upcoming sale of Michael’s clothing.

Guardianship of Michael’s children was taken away from Mrs Jackson, as she was absent from them for a considerable length of time.

Spike Lee’s two hour Michael Jackson Documentary, will debut at the Venice Film Festival, which starts on August 29th for 11 days.

If you would like to vote to make Michael Jackson’s iconic song ‘Billie Jean,’ Ireland’s favourite ever single, click on the link.

Cirque Du Soleil announce the presale of tickets for ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,’ in Hungary, on Aug. 3rd at 10 am!

Peter Meso, a pianist from Prague, has sent us the links to two new videos he has made, of his interpretations of Michael’s music.

Michael Bush, who dressed Michael Jackson, releases his book ‘The King Of Style,’ documenting his costume work, in October 2012.

The Russian Synchronised Swimming team, are defending their title using Michael’s ‘They Don’t Care About Us,’ for their routine.

Paris has tweeted a picture of a wall in her bedroom showing dozens of photos of her Daddy. It was included in UK’s ‘Daily Mail.’

After a long wait, we finally have the official track list of the ‘Bad 25’ CDs and DVD which will be released on September 18th.

Announced yesterday Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,’ will receive Billboard’s Creative Content Award.

A US District Court Judge has ruled against Howard Mann using Michael’s intellectual property and has closed down his websites.

Conrad Murray’s request to have a propofol vial from his trial tested again has been denied by The Second District Court of Appeal

Sony has issued news about the Bad 25 Remixes, the first of
which, ‘Bad,’ by Pitbull and DJ Afrojack is followed by ‘Speed Demon.’

King Of Pop Michael Jackson’s iconic track ‘Billie Jean’ was voted
second in a poll choosing Ireland’s Favourite Number 1 singles!

Please click here to read a brief review of Andy Picheta’s book – How I Paid Tribute To Michael Jackson

Forbes Magazine discusses the validity of Michael’s will, in
the face of the challenge from the siblings he omitted to mention.

Teaser : Michael’s father, Joseph Jackson, has dropped his wrongful
death case against Conrad Murray, and his reasons were not
explained

Landmarkreport has written an article on the world’s five best selling albums, which includes Michael’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad.’

MJOnline has released a statement stating Sony/ATV now represents Michael’s Mijac Music Catalogue, containing thousands of songs.

Five percent of the proceeds from Julien’s auction of Michael’s clothing on December 2nd will be given to a Las Vegas hospice.

Akon, who became friendly with Michael before he died, has spoken of that friendship, and their collaboration on ‘Hold My Hand.’

The San Diego Symphony will be performing Michael’s music at their Summer Pops concert on August 23rd. Tickets are at least $18.

Michael’s ‘Smooth Criminal,’ from the ‘Bad’ album is named as one of the top 100 best singles of the eighties, by Slant Magazine.

There is no doubt that Michael’s “crowning jewel” was ‘Thriller,’ but Spike Lee knew that Michael wanted ‘Bad’ to sell even more.

In Court today, a Judge has appointed TJ Jackson as a permanent co-guardian, with Katherine Jackson, of Michael’s three children.

The Greenroom Cabaret Lounge, Duke Street, in Liverpool, is hosting a fantastic Michael Jackson Tribute night on September 15th.

Win a pair of tickets to the UK Premiere of the Bad 25 Documentary, directed by Spike Lee. The event will be in London on September 2nd.

Frank Dileo, or Uncle Tookie as Michael called him, died exactly one year ago. He was a major figure in Michael’s life and career.

Katherine Jackson has demanded an extensive audit of Michael’s Estate, to see where money is coming from and where it is going.