2012 News Archive

Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour’ has won the award for Creative Content on Billboard’s Touring Awards.

Songwriter John Moabi has penned a great song he has called ‘Sempeternity,’ which he has dedicated to Michael! Hear it on iTunes.

Michael’s Estate announces that certain items from Michael Bush’s collection will not now be auctioned, but donated to the Estate.

Cirque President Daniel Lamarre has spoken of Michael’s ‘The Immortal World Tour,’ opening at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in May 2013.

In an article on dailybeast.com Ne Yo spoke about different subjects, including his regard for Michael and also the work they did.

Craig Baxter’s book ‘Behind The Mask: What Michael Jackson’s Body Language Told The World’ is now available in paperback & Kindle.

In the light of fans’ ongoing unease at the upcoming auction of Michael’s costumes the Estate has issued the following statement.

Lisa Campbell has updated her history of Michael’s life and career in a new book ‘The Complete Story Of The King Of Pop’ out now!

MJ’s PA Michael Amir Williams, has brought a class action against AEG for employing Conrad Murray who caused Michael’s death.

Jonathan Riley wishes to auction his pristine copy of the ‘MJ Opus’ for a charity, Explorer Scouts; he hopes to raise £500 ($800.)

Celebuzz.com has listed 5 most memorable moments from The American Music Awards, including Michael winning 8 awards in one year!

Michael’s Estate has authorized a sneak preview of ‘Bad25’ just hours before it is shown on US TV for Thanksgiving. Watch it here!

MJOnline has announced a presale for tickets to ‘The Immortal World Tour’ in Amsterdam, which go on sale TODAY at the links here!

At this year’s AMAs there was a short video tribute to Michael Jackson, recalling some of his greatest moments at the award show.

A Representative of his Estate has informed Forbes that the final payment has been made on Michael’s substantial personal debt.

The Music Of Michael Jackson will be presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on November 27th at 7.30pm in Pittsburgh.

‘Forever Loved’ is the second book about Michael by Brenda Jenkins and illustrated by Kathy Garren to carry on his legacy of love.

Anydate.com, prints specialised newspapers to celebrate exceptional lives, and includes an illustrated history of Michael Jackson.

Lansdowne Library was banned from using their own version of Michael’s song ‘Beat It’ as ‘Read It,’ to encourage children to read.

Mojo.com has a video of the top ten best-selling albums of all time; they have sent us the link so you are able to watch it too!

Siedah Garrett spoke to celebuzz.com of her work with Michael while making the ‘Bad’ album, and co-writing ‘Man In The Mirror.’

The MJ news today is just full of the memory of Michael Jackson’s wonderful album ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all time!

Not only was the music iconic, but Michael’s wardrobe choices became just as noticeable and noteworthy. Vote for your favourite!

UK fans are in for a real treat tonight! Spike Lee’s acclaimed documentary ‘BAD25’ will air tonight, on BBC 2, at 9.45 p.m.

At Julien’s Auction of Michael’s costumes in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Lady Gaga said she had personally bought 55 individual pieces

Indian actor-director Prabhu Deva will pay tribute to Michael in the upcoming Bollywood film ‘ABCD – Anybody Can Dance.’

Two abstract paintings by Bubbles, Michael’s famous pet chimpanzee, are up for sale at the Art Basel Gallery in Miami, Florida.

Michael’s Estate urges a California judge to dismiss Freddy De Mann’s suit over commissions as he never filed a creditor’s claim.

Clinark’s recorded ‘Give Love On Christmas Day’ & ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ tracks from the Jackson 5 Christmas album. Listen here.

A website has written an article about Michael’s 1982 ‘Thriller’ album and lists twenty reasons why it should be revered. We have listed them here for you.

The disputed use of a parody of ‘Beat It’ into ‘Read It’ by Lansdowne Public Library reported here last week has now been settled.

Shockya.com Is reporting that Spike Lee’s superb ‘Bad25’ documentary could possibly be nominated for an Academy Award this year!

Dianne from Michael’s Dream Foundation Inc is asking for donations for a very special project which was close to Michael’s heart.

Huffington Post’s Adam Goldberg, comments on discovering Michael’s music. To read his laudable article, please click on our link!

The nominations for the 44th NAACP Image Awards were announced in Los Angeles and include Bad25 in the Outstanding Album Category.

Read the account of two fans, as they met Michael Bush at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles, and spent time asking him questions.

Michael’s drummer since the 1984 Victory tour, Jonathan ‘Sugarfoot’ Moffett, has released a Christmas album in Michael’s memory and it helps charity too.

Chris Twyman has made a Facebook event to get as many downloads as possible for ‘Man In The Mirror’ to make it a Christmas No. 1!

thatgrapejuice.net has written an article about Ciara, who they say, will perform a tribute song to Michael on her VH1 Divas show.

In a long interesting article vitiligo and lupus are considered in the light of the consistent attacks on Michael, from the media.

Kerry from Australia, has spent part of her holiday this year visiting Hong Kong and Macau, at “Michael” sites. Here’s the report of her adventures to date.

Conrad Murray has lodged a second appeal against his conviction and wishes to leave prison, as he states he was wrongly convicted!