Michael Jackson News

Michael Jackson’s Estate has confirmed that tonights Billboard Music Awards will kick off the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the 1982 ‘Thriller’ album.

‘MJ’, the Michael Jackson musical that has taken Broadway by storm has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards, only 3 months since it opened; including Best Musical.

NBA superstar Magic Johnson has opened up about his close friendship with Michael Jackson, including the time he took him to see a Lakers game that went crazy.

Billboard are running a poll for you to vote for your favorite musical cameo in The Simpsons. As of writing this, Michael is leading the poll. Add your vote now.

MJ, the musical which has become a huge Broadway hit, has announced that it will go on a North American tour next year, starting in Chicago on July 26th 2023.

John Barnes who worked with Michael Jackson on ‘We Are The World,’ ‘Captain EO,’ and every subsequent major album from Michael into the late 90s has passed away.

Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has spoken about his time with Michael Jackson throughout the 1980s and his experience of life at Neverland Ranch.

The Grammy award winner singer Gladys Knight has said how she misses Michael Jackson “every day” and recalls a story of how he asked her about having a family.

Donny Osmond has spoken about his friendship with Michael Jackson, the advise he got from the King of Pop, and the last conversation he had with him in 2008.

Rock guitarist Steve Stevens, who featured on ‘Dirty Diana’ has spoken to Ultimate Classic Rock about his experience with the King of Pop, and how it came to be.

Michael’s white crystal glove is officially back up for auction at Goldin. The iconic glove was worn by Michael during the 1984 Victory Tour with his brothers.

An official Michael Jackson biopic project, backed by his Estate, has been given the green light and picked up for worldwide distribution rights by Lionsgate.

The new Janet Jackson documentary has been watched by nearly 16M people and includes exclusive footage and personal details about her relationship with Michael.

Last night the Broadway show ‘MJ’ opened its doors and raised its curtains. On its opening night it had multiple standing ovations and cheering throughout it.

To celebrate the musical ‘MJ’, Michael Jackson, and Black History Month, Playbill are releasing 4 collectable covers for the first time in its 138 year history.

Michael’s nephew Taj Jackson has shared a rare recording he has come across of Michael interacting with him when he was only 2 years old. This is a must listen.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Dangerous’, artist Mark Ryden who created the beautiful artwork, has shared some original concepts on his Instagram page.

Michael horror song ‘Thriller’ has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA at No. 19, marking its highest placement since its original chart run in 1984!

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Ghosts, a special screening of the short film will take place on 30th October 2021 in Central London.

Michael’s long time collaborator Glen Ballard who perhaps most famously co-wrote the 1987 hit ‘Man in the Mirror’ has shared his studio memories of Michael.

Walter Yetnikoff who brought the Jacksons to Epic Records and oversaw the boom years of Michael’s ‘Thriller’ album among other artists, has died of cancer at 87.

Adrian Grant, author of ‘Michael Jackson: The Visual Documentary,’ has been interviewed by Brice Najar. Adrian is also the founder of MJWN and ‘Thriller Live.’

Michael’s classic and arguably biggest hit ‘Billie Jean’ has crossed the 1 billion views mark on YouTube, marking it his first entry into the Billion Views Club.

After nearly 18 months since it stopped due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael Jackson ONE is officially reopening on August 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has shared a story of when he once met Michael Jackson in the Waldorf Hotel lobby, and is brought to tears as he recalls the moment.

A song entitled ‘We Be Ballin’ has been released to streaming services, featuring an unreleased recording of a chorus Michael sang in 1998 for an Ice Cube remix.

‘MJ The Musical’ will finally preview on Broadway on December 6th this year and open on February 1st, after being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

Today, a Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed Wade Robson’s case, which was against Michael and his Estate. This is the third time he has been unsuccessful.

28 statues that were at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, are being sold via Noble Art Lovers, who are based in Dubai. They are owned by a private collector.

A former attorney for Michael Jackson, Howard Weitzman, has died in Los Angeles of cancer. He was also an attorney for other celebrities including Marlon Brando.

Billboard has published and interview with John Branca on Michael Jackson’s interest in owning publishing rights not only the ATV catalog, but other songs too.

‘The Jacksons’, ‘Goin’ Places’ & ‘Destiny’ will be released digitally in February with additional bonus tracks. ‘The Jacksons Live’ comes later on March 25th.

Kim Kardashian West, who at one time was dating Tito’s son, T.J. Jackson, celebrated her fourteenth Birthday with a party at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

Michael Jackson Legacy have contacted us to tell us about their current project to fund 2 classrooms in Malawi which will cater for children with special needs.

Pharrell Williams has claimed that all the songs, apart from one, that were featured on Justin Timberlake’s debut album ‘Justified’ were written for Michael.

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Valley has finally been sold. Billionaire, Ron Burkle, who was once an associate of Michael’s, has paid $22 million for the ranch.

MJWN would like to wish ALL Michael’s fans, wherever you are, a very happy holidays and a big thank you! We also hope that you have a great and better New Year.

The Michael Jackson Estate has won an appeal against HBO, for the lawsuit that they have brought against the company, for breaking a non-disparagement clause.

Brian Oxman, who was once a lawyer for Michael Jackson, has said in a recent interview with the Daily Mirror that Martin Bashir has Michael’s “Blood on his hands.”

In an interview with ultimateguitar.com Toto’s guitarist Steve Lukather talks about what it was like in the studio with Michael Jackson working on ‘Thriller’.

Music Producer and Audio Engineer Bruce Swedien has sadly died at the age of eighty-six. He is known for working with Michael Jackson and numerous other artists.

Michael has again hit the top spot in Forbes ‘Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities’. In 2020 Michael’s Estate earned $48m, which is $15m more than the number two spot.