2012 News Archive

Michael’s mum and his children will be visiting Gary on August 29th to attend a series of events to celebrate Michael’s birthday!

Colony Records, Times Square , NYC is a music and memorabilia store which is having to closing it’s doors around September 15th.

Macauley Culkin, who is 32 today had a long friendship with Michael from childhood; he has spoken about a shopping spree with MJ.

showbiz411.com has more info’ about ‘Bad25’ in the form of a peep at the ‘Bad’ album liner notes for previously unreleased songs.

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte is reportedly opening a nightclub at Mandalay Bay ahead of his new Michael residency show.

We have received the following message from Jonathan Moffett that he would like to share with all Michael’s fans around the world.

Filmmaker Spike Lee’s Documentary on Michael’s ‘Bad’ album will be shown in the USA on the ABC Channel for a special Thanksgiving.

Newsone has listed ten facts which maybe you didn’t know about Michael, including sales, charitable giving and business interests.

Hollywood Museum is celebrating Michael’s birthday with a special tribute including the original outfit he wore on the ‘Bad’ tour.

Cirque Du Soleil organized a ‘Tribute With A Difference’ in the form of an “art-mob” in Moscow to celebrate Michael’s birthday.

Beginning a four day event in Gary, Michael’s children and mother, with other family members, celebrated Michael’s 54th birthday.

Reggae artist, Clinark, has put together a special song in celebration of Michael’s 54th Birthday. Click here to listen.

Spike Lee’s ‘Bad 25’ Documentary has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and here is a report for you after the screening!

Pepsi Summer Beats Celebrates Michael & ‘Bad25,’ with Ne-Yo singing two of Michael’s unique songs. View the You Tube Videos!

Superstar DJ/Producer Afrojack hesitated before he took on
the job of remixing Bad,’ as he was almost daunted by the project!

Superstar DJ/Producer Afrojack hesitated before he took on
the job of remixing ‘Bad,’ as he was almost daunted by the project!

Gary’s week of celebratory events coinciding with what would have been Michael’s 54th birthday ended in musical style on Saturday.

Moviemaker John Landis and Michael’s Estate have settled their three-year legal battle over rights to the ‘Thriller’ short film.

Here is a review of Spike Lee’s ‘Bad25’ Documentary after a special London viewing, with John Branca and Spike Lee both present.

Howard Mann, who is Katherine Jackson’s partner, has settled his breach of copyright case with Michael’s Estate for $2.5million.

We have received the attached Press Release for “The King Of Style, Dressing Michael Jackson,” due to be released in late October.

Click here to read Paula’s report on a celebration she attended on Michael’s Birthday which took place in Adelaide, Australia.

MJOnline have announced the redesigned website MichaelJackson.com with improvements to many features, and with yet more to come.

On Tuesday, September 18th, 8:00p.m. (ET), BET Networks will
premiere BET PRESENTS: BAD25 – THE SHORT FILMS Of Michael Jackson.

At Bestival 2012 on UK’s Isle Of Wight, after a medley of his own hits Stevie Wonder sang Michael’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel.’

AEG drops its $17.5 million insurance claim against Lloyds in the light of evidence they hid the truth about Michael’s health.

Clark Atlanta University teaches business management using Michael’s career: Michael Jackson: The Business Of Music.

Hear Michael’s music all day long on September 17 on Heat radio and vote for your favourite song. You may win a copy of ‘Bad25.’

Peter Meso, from the Czech Republic, has sent us links to some TV footage of his piano performance of ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Jam.’

Jennifer Batten will be at the London Olympia Electric Guitar Show. She will play the Masterclass Saturday and Main Stage Sunday.

MJJ magazine has two new magazines available for pre-order, Issue 10, and Issue 11 which is the ‘Bad25’ poster special edition.

MJJ magazine has two new magazines available for pre-order, Issue 10, and Issue 11 which is a the ‘Bad25’ poster special edition.

MJOnline has issued a short statement to the fans to clarify which 2013 Michael Jackson calendar is indeed officially recognised.

We have a list for you of the entire contents of the DeLuxe ‘Bad 25’ Package, which is very exciting and has several exclusives.

Philip Treacy displayed his latest collection at London Fashion Week using African models wearing Michael’s actual stage costumes.

To help fans to celebrate ‘Bad25,’ there will be a party in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, September 29th, from 7pm to 11pm.

Paula Katsikas has recently interviewed John Tobin who played Humphrey Bogart in Michael’s updated version of ‘Smooth Criminal’ for the concerts ‘This Is It.’

Volume 25/2 of Popular Music & Society is a special issue dedicated to Michael’s work containing essays which celebrate him.

It has been announced that ‘Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour’ will visit Zurich Switzerland in February 2013.

Pepsi celebrates today’s release of Michael Jackson’s Bad 25 with a fifteen second ‘Live For Now’ commercial with concert footage.

We had the privilege of asking Michael Bush some questions about his career and friendship with Michael. Click here to read.

A collection of Michael’s costumes will be shown at The Getty Gallery, in Westfield, Stratford City, London E20, from Oct 5th.