Michael Jackson News

Legendary songwriter Deke Richards has sadly died; he co-wrote the Jackson 5 hits which Michael continued to perform during the Motown Medley on his solo tours.

Gerard Butler, says watching a film about Michael Jackson, inspired him to take a dance class because he was blown away when he watched Michael in ‘This Is It.’

Thirty years ago tonight, Michael Jackson moonwalked onstage, for the first time during ‘Billie Jean,’ at the Motown 25th TV Special and set the world on fire!

Diet Wiegman made a shadow puppet of Michael from twisted metal and rubbish, placed it on a rotating platform, which finally settled on his ‘Billie Jean’ pose.

A Los Angeles judge has set the stage for trial of the lawsuit by Michael’s mother against concert giant AEG Live; legal rulings anticipate a three-month trial.

As well as being called to give evidence at the trial, Prince Jackson was deposed last week, in what became a long and harrowing experience for the 16 year old.

‘One Rose For Michael’ began in 2010 and allows fans to purchase a single red rose to be delivered to Holly Terrace, Forest Lawn to commemorate his anniversary.

15 year old Paris Jackson, was deposed on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles in the wrongful death lawsuit her grandmother, Katherine Jackson, filed against AEG.

Singer, songwriter Paul Anka will be releasing a new album on April 9th called ‘Duets,’ which will include a new 1983 duet of ‘This Is It’ with Michael Jackson.

16 year old Prince Jackson, is willing to testify at the wrongful death lawsuit trial against concert promoters AEG. The trial is, due to commence on April 2nd.

We have been informed by Channel Islands Helicopter rides of changes to their previous plans for their third annual ‘Channel Islands Heli Fly Over Neverland.’

In an interview with Billboard Quincy Jones has spoken about working closely with Michael and how they collaborated on Michael’s excellent ‘Off The Wall’ album.

Did you know that the other language sung by Letta Mbulu on ‘Liberian Girl,’ is Kiswahili? This song, taken from the ‘BAD’ album, was a hit in the 1980’s.

Michael Jordan was 50 last month, and the world celebrated
his career, but the coolest thing to happen to him was forgotten; his cameo in the video for ‘Jam.’

Here’s the latest news on the progress being made on ‘Everland,’ the children’s home built in Liberia, funded by Michael’s fans throughout the entire world.

An exhibition at the British Museum in London is highlighting the long history of African textiles; included are fabrics inspired by Michael to Nelson Mandela.

In 2007, Akon took a trip to the movies with Michael and his
three children and says as Michael loved to play tricks on his fans, he was wearing a disguise!

Michael Jackson Legacy has collected enough donations from Michael’s fans worldwide, to purchase an acre of woodland & to dedicate it forever in Michael’s name.

This month we celebrate our 15th Anniversary and to coincide with this, today, we have launched this new website. The first re-launch we have had since 2006.

Sarah Walters of the Manchester Evening News has a very informative report from backstage in Amsterdam on how ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour’ is made.

‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour,’ currently ranks at Number One on this week’s Hot Tours, with grosses reported from venues in Russia and Switzerland.

Here is more in-depth information for you on the details of Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson One’ at Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel including ticketing info.

The work to create the new Las Vegas MJ/Cirque du Soleil show, MJ ONE, starts in the Montreal headquarters for Cirque du Soleil. Here’s a behind the scenes clip.

More information on Judge Palazuelos’s decision to allow Katherine’s lawsuit to go to trial has been published by some newspapers in the form of company emails.

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will play selections of Michael Jackson’s music next Sunday at 2pm as they return for their third annual visit to Madison.

‘The Gallery On The Corner,’ will hold an exhibition of Christophe Boulme’s photos of Michael on the ‘Dangerous’ and ‘HIStory’ Tours, and ‘Stranger in Moscow!’

The Gothamist has an article and a related video on the making of the Scorsese short film for ‘BAD’ in Brooklyn, with shots of Michael enjoying his time there.

We have more news of ‘Motown The Musical,’ with video clips from the final auditions, plus the rehearsals from the actual show and comments from the actors!

Moonwalker International touring show pays homage to Michael and is the closest thing to seeing him in concert, with Brandon Jones as an incredible Michael.

High Court Judge Yvette Palazuekos has decided that Katherine Jackson’s law suit against AEG for hiring Conrad Murray should go to trial to be heard by a jury.

The Gentle Barn is an ongoing charity event in Michael’s memory, open to all of Michael’s fans around the world; their Facebook page has all the details.

Judge Palazuelos has tentatively ruled that Katherine Jackson’s suit against AEG, should be decided by a jury. If the ruling stands that suit will go to trial.

Singer/Songwriter Clinark has released his new video and remix of Michael’s ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ today. Click here to read more and watch the video.

Annette Jung, who comes from Germany has produced a wonderfully imaginative animation of Michael performing his iconic song ‘Billie Jean,’ completely from Lego!

Click here to read another great review by Kate Allen. This time Kate is covering The King Of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson by Michael Bush.

Michael’s fans from over 100 fan clubs in Taiwan, have formed a charitable association, founded by Sophie Lin, to carry on the spirit of Michael’s philanthropy.

At last Cirque Du Soleil has revealed the name of their Michael Jackson themed show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. It is to be called ‘Michael Jackson One’.

‘The Man,’ a new stage musical inspired in part by Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston, will head to Las Vegas either in Autumn or Spring 2014.

Chris Tucker, who was in the You Rock My World short film and song, has discussed his friendship with Michael when he appeared on the Ellen De Generes show.

When The Immortal World Tour visited Moscow, Russia, the press were allowed backstage to see the rehearsals. A video of those events has now been posted online.

Phoenix have revealed that they have recorded their latest album ‘Bankrupt’ on the console used to record Michael’s ‘Thriller.’

Josh Freeman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has recreated the Thriller album cover dressed and posed as Michael for ESPN The Magazine