Michael Jackson News

Artist Steve Casino has created a small figurine of Michael out of just a peanut. This is along with a plethora of other high profile entertainment characters.

We have had the honour to listen to the exciting new Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ at a playback hosted by the MJ Estate and L.A. Reid at the old A&M Studios.

A Michael Jackson fan has created the ultimate MJ flipbook, which shows images of Michael dancing his trademark routines including ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Beat It’.

Throughout his career, it is clear that Michael Jackson’s favourite number was 7. We look at some of the times Michael used the most popular number in the world.

Recording artist & life-long MJ fan Darren Hayes was joined by Michael’s former studio technical director Brad Sundberg, for a riveting chat on Blog Talk Radio!

Mick Ayari is the creator and dance teacher of a Dance Academy in Paris, France named the ‘MJ Academy,’ where students learn how to dance like Michael Jackson!!

Michael’s friend Mickey Rooney, the child actor who became the world’s top box office star and who performed at a tribute night for Michael, has died aged 93.

A new 15 second video promotion has popped up online o further promote the forthcoming new album ‘Xscape’, and it shows an never before seen image of Michael.

From soul royalty to pop divas and indie rockers everyone loves Michael the King of Pop. These versions are among the best video according to Noah Berlatsky.

See Michael’s amazing process of writing songs by building tracks with his voice every note, every chord, harmony, melody, bass & even the rhythm by beat-boxing.

Michael Jackson impersonator NAVI performed at the event to raise money for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance emulating his hero Michael Jackson.

Rico an MJ impersonator from Chicago is set to perform at the Orbit Skate Center later this month. Apparently he’s one of the best Michael Jackson impersonators!

After seeing Cirque’s ‘Michael Jackson: The Immortal’ show, Dathan Kazsuk updated his Biz Journal, informing us of unknown backstage facts about the production.

For one night only, the best of the King of Pop will brought to life by ‘Who’s Bad’ the Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at the Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel.

Michael’s drummer Jonathan Moffett says Michael is so much in his heart and spirit; he feels like he’s here with him & that Michael was a major part of his life.

Dancers from Melbourn Village College learn to move like Michael Jackson during a ‘Thriller Live’ workshop, they were led by top professional dancer Libby Hall.

The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh are showing a family-friendly ‘Michael Jackson Laser Show’ filled with vibrant laser colours & Michael’s greatest hits.

Grammy award winning musician Frankie Knuckles, who remixed many tunes by Michael, including ‘Scream’, ‘You Are Not Alone’ and ‘Rock With You’ has died aged 59.

With the release strategy for ‘Xscape,’ of radio silence until an announcement six weeks before launch Michael is on the cutting edge of album rollout planning.

According to Sony Mobile Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z1s smartphone owners will get a free download of Michael’s upcoming new ‘XSCAPE’ album. Set to release on May 13.

MJWN have had the opportunity to speak with London designer Mat Maitland, the creator of the brand new artwork for the upcoming Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’.

Fans can now pre-order Michael’s new album ‘Xscape’ from today, ahead of its release on 13th May. The eight track album comes in a standard and deluxe edition.

A video teaser is now online to promote the Xscape album, playing part of the title track. The slogan used to promote the album is “The Best You’ve Never Heard”.

A new album on unreleased material from Michael Jackson has been announced. The album Xscape will be released on 13th May and have 8 never-before heard tracks.

Alki David’s lawsuit v the ‘ONE’ creators says they have used technology to create a 3D hologram of Michael without a valid license to practice his technology.

The demo of ‘Beat It’ has recently been picked up by the media, which demonstrates Michael’s beatboxing skills. We take a look at when he’s used this talent.

Northumbria University filmed men dancing in 3D, which women rated! Michael’s ‘Rock With You’ video was voted ideal to the style that women rated as attractive.

‘Make-a-Wish Wisconsin,’ is one of 61 chapters in the U.S. It’s forever making dreams come true – the first dream was for Tina Scharf to meet Michael Jackson!!

To commemorate Diana Ross’s 70th birthday, Yahoo Music have looked back on the history of the Supreme queen and one of her most favourite people Michael Jackson.

Frankie “Hollywood” Crocker was a famous NY radio DJ & in 1979 he interviewed 21-year-old Michael Jackson for WBLS, & what happened on the way to the interview?

This snippet from the time Magic Johnson was interviewed on ‘Access Hollywood,’ reveals that Michael rang him twice to be in his short film ‘Remember The Time!’

‘Thriller Live’ is a stunning show celebrating Michael Jackson’s ‘BAD’ career. In June ‘Thriller Live’ moonwalks onto the Alhambra Theatre stage in Dunfermline.

A YouTube user has removed the audio from Michael’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ music video and replaced it with sound effects, making a very enjoyable watch.

Fans have spent decades trying to master Michael’s signature move. Now an animated infographic teaches you step by step (literally) how to perform the moonwalk.

Jeans ‘n Classics revisits Michael’s career & the huge hits that made him a superstar including ‘Billie Jean,’ in a May concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

A collection of black & white images of musical icons, by Timothy White and Stephanie Pfriender Stylander, debuted in LA last Thursday & includes a photo of MJ.

An eclectic mix of some of the most cherished autographs in history including George Washington & Michael Jackson are displayed in ‘Marking The Mark’ exhibition.

Tame Impala, a psychedelic rock band from Australia, have covered Michael’s 1996 beautiful ballad ‘Stranger In Moscow’, originally from the 1995 ‘HIStory’ album.

The West End’s ‘Thriller Live’ at the Lyric Theatre announces an extension to 19 Apr 2015 the MJ musical has broken records as the venue’s longest running show.

Tim Fredman was an avid autograph hunter at a time when this was one of the most popular hobbies. His collection which includes MJ Items will be sold in Sydney.

We has spoken to a very talented designer called Joe from Southern California. As a hobby he makes detailed sculptures of celebrities, including Michael Jackson.

Laser Spectacular’s ‘The Spirit Of Michael Jackson’ will be moonwalked & performed on March 21st at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut USA.