Michael Jackson News
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March 25, 2016
Bubbles Inspires New Movie
Michael Jackson’s pet chimp Bubbles, is set to be the focus for a new movie about the King of Pop’s life as he travelled a lot with Michael in the 80’s.
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March 16, 2016
BBC Airs Spike Lee Documentary – Saturday
The new Spike Lee Documentary – ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall’ – will be aired in the UK on BBC2, this Saturday, March 19th at 9.00p.m.
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March 15, 2016
Statement From Michael’s Estate
Michael’s Estate has released a statement for his fans to explain the reasons they sold the remaining 50% of the Sony/ATV Catalogue to the Sony Corporation.
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March 15, 2016
Michael’s Estate Sell Sony/ATV Catalogue
Michael Jackson’s Estate has sold their remaining half of the lucrative Sony/ATV Catalogue to Sony for $750m. Michael originally acquired the catalogue in 1985.
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March 8, 2016
Michael’s ‘Gone With The Wind’ Oscar Missing
The ‘Gone With The Wind’ Oscar for best picture, purchased by Michael in 1999 and costing $1.54 million in a Sotheby’s auction, is missing according to reports.
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March 1, 2016
Michael Jackson Estate Sues Popcorn Maker
The Michael Jackson’s estate and Triumph International Inc., are suing a popcorn maker, KingOfPop.com, alleging that the company is a trademark violation.
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March 1, 2016
Quincy Jones’ Lawsuit Heads To Trial
Quincy Jones has filed a lawsuit against the Michael Jackson estate claiming that some recent projects released have breached the contract he had with Michael.
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February 29, 2016
Michael Jackson’s Secret Letter
A secret letter, written by Michael, promising to re-invent himself as the greatest entertainer of all time, has been unveiled in Spike Lee’s new documentary.
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February 29, 2016
Michael Inspires Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
In a recent interview, Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang talks about his passion for Michael’s music and how it motivates him before a game.
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February 29, 2016
Bubbles Enjoys Retirement In Florida
Michael’s former pet, Bubbles, is now thirty-three and seems to be enjoying life at a private sanctuary in Wauchula, Florida, where he arrived in March 2005.
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February 28, 2016
Michael Jackson Is President In Mock Poll
Michael Jackson has won a ‘mock poll’ which took place in Manila, the Philippines, at the Robinson’s Place in Ermita. He was elected President by the voters.
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February 28, 2016
Cisky’s ‘Lover’s Legacy’ Tribute To Michael
Cisky Francesco Cepparulo, a professional choreographer, has directed a music video featuring a new original choreography performed in Michael Jackson style.
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February 28, 2016
‘Thriller Live’ Latest Dates
Direct from London’s West End, ‘Thriller Live,’ the spectacular concert created by Adrian Grant, will be playing at Darlington’s Civic Centre in March.
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February 26, 2016
Off The Wall Re-Issue Released Today
As of today, the re-issue of ‘Off The Wall’, which comes with the new documentary ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall’ is available to buy.
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February 25, 2016
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Live
A live version of ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ taken from the Jacksons ‘Destiny’ Tour in 1979 has been uploaded to the official Michael Jackson Vevo channel.
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February 16, 2016
Michael Honoured At Grammy Awards
RnB star Miguel gave a stunning performance of Michael’s 1979 song ‘She’s Out Of My Life’ at last nights Grammy Awards, with Michael himself looking from above.
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February 9, 2016
UK Screening Of Documentary
Michael Jackson’s Estate has arranged for an exclusive screening for UK fans of the new Spike Lee documentary about Michael on February 18th at BAFTA, London.
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February 9, 2016
Danbo Cardboard Box Dances To Michael Jackson
A new short video from Malaysian animation group VS GAG shows the smooth moves of Japan’s beloved Danbo dancing to Michael Jackson’s ‘Love Never Felt So Good.’
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February 8, 2016
Beyoncé’s Tribute To Michael At Super Bowl
During Super Bowl 50, popstar Beyoncé subtly paid homage to Michael’s Super Bowl XXVII performance from 1993 by echoing his leather and gold halftime outfit.
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February 3, 2016
‘Off The Wall’ Documentary Review
We have received a review from Reva Thomas in New York of the new Spike Lee ‘Off The Wall’ Documentary which she would like to share with all of Michael’s fans.
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January 29, 2016
On The Wall Art Exhibition & Sale
There will be a Michael Jackson Art Exhibition and Sale at Gallery Different, Percy Street, London from July 28th – 30th, 2016. All proceeds go to two charities.
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January 26, 2016
Joseph Fiennes To Play Michael Jackson
Joseph Fiennes will play Michael Jackson in an upcoming TV drama based on an alleged road trip Michael took with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando in 2001.
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January 25, 2016
‘Tam O Shanter’ May Have Inspired ‘Thriller’
Michael Jackson and David Gest’s ‘Robert Burns: The Musical’ has been given a modern revamp and is premiering in tonight after almost 12 years on the shelf.
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January 25, 2016
Latest Offer – 6 Months Newsletter FREE
We are now offering fans the chance to get an 18 month subscription to MJWN’s monthly ‘Network 7’ newsletter for the price of 12 for a limited period only.
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January 20, 2016
Spike Lee Talks Discusses Documentary
Spike Lee, the director of the forthcoming documentary ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to ‘Off the Wall’, has sat down to discuss more on the new project.
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January 13, 2016
Off The Wall Documentary Clip
Showtime has released its first look at the forthcoming Spike Lee documentary ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to ‘Off the Wall’’, which airs next month.
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January 9, 2016
Mini MJ Dancer Has All The Right Moves
Eight-year old Willie Osborn from Lansing, Illinois, showcases some of his cool ‘Smooth Criminal’ dance moves on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Watch the video here.
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January 7, 2016
Off The Wall Re-Issue With Documentary
On 26th February ‘Off The Wall’ will be re-issued with a special DVD/Blu-Ray documentary by Spike Lee, which will also be broadcast around the world on TV.
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December 29, 2015
A Look Back At 2015
We take a look back at what 2015 had to offer in the world of MJ, which included remixes of classic songs being released and Neverland Ranch going on sale.
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December 21, 2015
Merry Christmas
MJWN would like to wish all of Michael Jackson’s fans a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We’d also like to thank you all for your continued support.
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December 20, 2015
Office Girls Release ‘Heal The World’
New UK girl band Office Girls, have released their first Christmas song, which is a cover of ‘Heal The World’ as a tribute to Michael and what he stood for.
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December 16, 2015
‘Thriller’ Sets New World Record
Michael’s 1982 ‘Thriller’ album is now the only album in music history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum in the United States, breaking its own historic record.
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December 9, 2015
Spike Lee’s New Doc Released Next Month
Spike Lee has announced the release his new MJ documentary, ‘Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall’ at next month’s Sundance Film Festival.
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December 3, 2015
Earth Song 20 Years Later
To mark the 20th anniversary of ‘Earth Song’ hitting the UK charts at number one and staying there for a phenomenal six weeks, we take a look back at the song.
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November 26, 2015
Magical Tour Of Neverland
A promo video has been made of Neverland, which allows the public to have a virtual tour of the stunning grounds and buildings Michael once called his home.
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November 25, 2015
Say Say Say 2015 Video – Behind The Scenes
Go behind the scenes of the music video for the 2015 remix of Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson’s stomping ‘Say Say Say’ and find out the positivity of dance.
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November 25, 2015
‘Say Say Say 2015’ Vinyl Release
In celebration and support of independent record stores, ‘Say Say Say’ 2015 Remix will be released on 12” vinyl this Friday in the US and on Saturday in the UK.
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November 24, 2015
‘What A Life!’ – Exhibition In Australia
Tony Mott, Australia’s premier rock photographer currently has an exhibition of his work called ‘What A Life!’, which features Michael Jackson live in concert.
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November 24, 2015
‘Thriller’ Free On Google Play
If you don’t already have Michael’s 1982 album ‘Thriller’ in your music library, Google Play is offering the chance to download it free of charge in the U.S.
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November 20, 2015
Unusual Version Of Michael’s ‘Smooth Criminal’
Frenchman Patrick Mathis has done a version of Michael Jackson’s 1988 hit ‘Smooth Criminal’ from ‘Bad’ using a rather strange instrument known as a barrel organ.
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November 20, 2015
Judith Hill From ‘This Is It’ Speaks Of Michael
Judith Hill was due to be a featured singer on Michael’s ‘This Is It’ tour in 2009. She has now spoken about working with Michael and life as a backing singer.
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November 17, 2015
‘Thriller’ Is Longest #1 Album On Billboard
With an amazing 37 weeks at #1, Michael’s hit album ‘Thriller’ continues to hold the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (1963-2015).