Michael Jackson News

Techniques Music in the UK honours Michael Jackson with a remix of Michael’s unique song ‘Smooth Criminal.’ The remix is true to Michael but with a modern edge.

Last week on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, Bette Midler, briefly talked about her experiences, whilst recording the song ‘We Are The World,’ with Michael Jackson.

Calling out to Michael Jackson’s fantastic fans! Help MJ win the deserved title of ‘King Of Music,’ via an online competition, by voting for him every 24 hours.

Whilst in London for the screening of their concert film “Hall & Oates: Live In Dublin” the duo talked to HuffPost Live about MJ saying he’d borrowed from them.

Eddie Murphy, comedian, actor and musician, was interviewed by The Guardian about his new single, plus he talked about his fun duet ‘Whatzupwitu’ with Michael.

‘Thriller Live’ the acclaimed West End show is extending its booking period til 17 April 2016! The cast are fundraising for BBC’s Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day!!

Tommy ‘O’ one of Michael’s guitarists from ‘This Is It’ has been kind enough to talk to Callum Ross of MJWN about his guitars, his music, and of course Michael!

An evening to raise money for the UK Air Ambulance is being organised by MJ fans, featuring world wide MJ Impersonator, Navi, & Mark Sanders as Freddie Mercury.

The lengthy legal battle between the Michael Jackson Estate and Michael’s former manager Tohme Tohme will resume in court soon after a 2 year stay on the case.

A documentary about ‘Robert Burns the Musical’ a musical created from an idea by Michael Jackson & David Gest is to be produced by the Ayrshire Community Media.

As you may remember recently we published an article about Betty Byrnes novel ‘Moon Child Growing Up NASA.’ Presently you can purchase a personally signed copy!

In June Prime Productions offers an unforgettable evening with a new version of the show ‘MICHAEL FOREVER: The Legend Continues,’ at Olympia de Paris in France.

Noah Mortel has sent us a beautiful video that he filmed and directed as a tribute to MJ, with the help of the Lone Star College’s Kingswood Theatre Department.

Here is a Press Release announcing the screening of ‘MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY• TODAY • FOREVER’ on USA television later this month which Moonwalked into TV History!

Legendary drummer Ndugu Chancler talks about recording the best-selling album ever, Michael’s ‘Thriller’ on The Trap Set a podcast about the lives of drummers.

Russian born artist Alex Krasky who lives in Las Vegas talks about his MJ art. He shares his story, talent and his amazing paintings with MJWN & Michael’s fans.

Kate Allen has sent us her latest book review, about ‘Michael Jackson Inc.: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of a Billion-dollar Empire,’ by Zack O’Malley Greenburg!!

An appeals court has denied Michael’s family its latest attempt to reverse a jury’s decision that cleared concert promoter AEG Live of negligence in his death.

Michael Jackson tops the Super Bowl Halftime Shows in this ranking when he shot onto stage at the Rose Bowl, LA and stood in motionless triumph for 90 seconds!!

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will be revisiting some of Michael’s greatest hits on Feb. 7 in Symphony Hall, with the help of the Jeans ‘n Classics Band!!

It is rumoured that Michael Jackson may perform with Katy Perry at this weekends Super Bowl XLIX in the form of a hologram. Would you like to see that happen?

The MJ hologram for ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ that appeared in the 2014 Billboard Music Awards violated three patents, hologram technology companies claim in court.

A brand new musical about Scotland’s beloved poet and bard, Robert Burns. ‘Robert Burns The Musical,’ is the brainchild of the late King of Pop and David Gest.

In honour of the 30th anniversary of ‘We Are The World’, People have compiled these five amazing facts about the extraordinary circumstances of its recording.

Gospel singer, songwriter & choir director Andraé Crouch who recorded many songs with Michael, died last Thursday. His choir sang on hits such as, ‘Earth Song.’

MA7CAMP a Pop/Electronic Music Producer from Paris, France has gone creative with MJ’s iconic song ‘Beat It’ & has produced a new remix of this fantastic song!!

Actor & singer Donny Osmond, known as one-half of the brother-sister duo Donny and Marie, remembers his last chat with MJ during an interview for HuffPost Live.

The BBC have contacted MJWN to help them find Michael Jackson fans for a new positive television documentary they are making about the history of music fans.

MJ fan, Betty Byrnes, known for her blog ‘Michael’s Heart,’ has been inspired to go for her dreams, by writing her very own book, “Moon Child: Growing Up NASA.”

A Bacup TV actress, is planning an ‘Off The Wall’ tribute following her brother’s death, by creating a series of images, depicting the songs of Michael Jackson.

MichaelJacksonMoon.com interviewed Tony Succar the Producer/Multi-instrumentalist/Arranger of the Latin influenced album ‘Unity,’ due for release on April 14th.

‘Unity,’ the First Ever Latin Album Salute to Michael The King of Pop From Producer/Multi-instrumentalist/Arranger Tony Succar is to be released on April 14th.

As part of the holiday season tradition nearly 800 fans voted for their favourite MJ songs, albums, music videos and concert tours. ‘MITM’ was voted best song!!

Michael was one of the most popular performers ever, a consummate showman, adored worldwide, and has been the inspiration for many statues, across the globe!!

‘MJ Live,’ the Vegas tribute show to the legend Michael Jackson, is leaving the Rio Casino & Hotel and is headed to the Riviera, on the famed, Las Vegas Strip!!

‘Thriller Live’ the musical celebrating the memory and life of the genius that was Michael Jackson has hit Australia in a big way and set of fireworks in Adelaide.

‘Robert Burns: The Musical’ is to hit the stage on Burns Night, January 25th in Aberdeen, Scotland. The musical was originally an idea by Michael and David Gest.

To all Michael’s fans, wherever you are in the world, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We thank you for your continued support.

Footage is online, which shows Michael having a 1993 photoshoot with the Cascio brothers, Frank, Eddie and Brett, who Michael was very close to for many years.

Outtakes from Michael’s classic short film ‘Billie Jean’ has surfaced online, showing filming from behind the scenes. The video was directed by Steve Barron.

A man brings a small sound system playing Michael Jackson’s ‘Heal The World’ to the site where sadly, the cafe siege took place in Sydney, Australia, last week.

Sky Arts 1 HD, UK have a special treat for Michael Jackson fans on Christmas Day as they bring together the KOP & Cirque du Soleil in the ‘Immortal’ World Tour.