Michael Jackson News

‘Thrill The World’ team are canvassing for volunteers to help with the organisation of the event this annual event. Interested?

Anthem, a New York based hip hop artist, who recently recorded a song as a tribute to Michael and would like to share it with you.

Michael still continues to influence Ne-Yo’s work with his latest video and song, which he’s based on ‘The Way You Make Me Feel.’

Marina and the Diamonds was inspired by some of Michael’s best ‘Thriller’ dance moves in the video for her new song ‘Shampain.’

The Dance Party, who are shortly to release an album, say in a recent interview that Michael is amongst their musical influences.

40acres.com currently has images that were taken at Spike Lee’s second birthday event organised in Michael’s honour.

Joe Jackson’s civil lawsuit against Conrad Murray over Michael’s death can move forward as the correct paperwork has been filed.

The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles has set the date for Joseph Jackson’s appeal to be heard there on October 6th.

Sculptor Ivan Lovatt of the Gold Coast, Australia, has made an incredible artwork of Michael using garden fence chicken wire.

If you were looking forward to the 3D update on PS3, the bad news is that there is a slight delay to it’s release until October.

Tickets are on sale for the final Australia Salutes Michael concert of the year, which takes place at 7.30pm on September 18th.

Gary, Indiana, may miss next deadline for turning property over to developers of a museum honoring Michael and family this week.

Don Black, who wrote Michael’s solo hit ‘Ben.’ and many other hits, is to be honoured on October 6th with the BMI Icon title.

Today is the anniversary of the beautiful song ‘You Are Not Alone,’ Michael’s final number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Mrs Jackson’s formally filed court docs objecting to the amount of money claimed by Debbie Rowe from the Estate for lawyers fees.

We told you last week about Jonathan Moffett’s tour of Australia, playing Michael’s music in his style. Now we have aan update.

Aner Iglesias, the owner of the house Michael lived in Las Vegas from 2008-2009 is suing the estate for damage done to the home.

Tonight the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and singer Delisco will perform Michael’s greatest hits dating back to the Jackson 5 days.

Christine Guntrip is a 52 year old grandmother who dreams of working as a Michael impersonator since she was widowed last year.

Michael tribute band, Who’s Bad, are coming back to the UK in October. They are currently touring America and doing really well.

Visiting Japan in the summer of 2006, Michael went along to a studio where pop group Smap were rehearsing, surprising them.

Paula Katsikas attended a party in Adelaide on Sunday, fans coming together for what would have been Michael 52nd birthday.

On Michael’s 52nd birthday, Randy Jackson visited his tomb at Forest Lawn cemetery with flowers, and spoke to the gathered fans

US Basketball player, Ron Artest, wears the Number 37 shirt because ‘Thriller’ was number one in the album charts for 37 weeks.

Various reports are claiming that Michael’s body may have to be disinterred to answer autopsy queries from Murray’s defence team.

Artist Sibelle from Denmark has completed another painting of Michael, this time as a young boy, which she hopes you will enjoy.

Lionel Richie told UK paper The Sun that he misses Michael every day and is still grieving the godfather of his daughter Nicole.

Spike Lee threw his second memorial birthday party for Michael today at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Snoop Dogg also paid tribute.

In an attempt to break the record for the most people dancing to ‘Thriller’, 1,257 people met in Southern California.

Rocker Lennie Kravitz has announced that he is again working on the track, ‘Another Day’, which he recorded with Michael in 2009.

Ron Newt is getting offers of 7 figures for 64 minutes of rehearsal footage of ‘Triumph’ which he says Michael gave to him.

DJ-producer J. Period, director Spike Lee and 40Acres.com will release a free limited edition Michael mixtape ‘Man or the Music’.

Michael fans staged a march through Prague centre streets on Friday, to commemorate what would have been his 52nd birthday.

‘The Thrill Lives On’ is a show celebrating Michael’s life. It’s free and presented by the California Riverside Ballet on Aug 28th.

A Dental Hygienist from India, Harwinder Singh Gill, has diligently and patiently carved Michael’s likeness onto egg shells.

MJ tribute artist, Marvin Buford, says he will never stop being a Michael fan and he knows all the songs and dance moves.

The Magical Child, Michael Jackson Fan Club Belgium, is proud to present her unique project called ‘The Earth Tree for Michael’.

Paula, from Australia, has sent us the link to a YouTube video which is one of the best tributes to Michael so far.

Thea Unger, from Mexico, has sent us links to share with you, to enjoy her musical work dedicated to Michael, for his birthday.

Nokia says that Michael is the most downloaded artist in their 36 markets with ‘Beat It’ being the most favourite track.

DJ Dredd will host a Michael Birthday Celebration at the 9.30Club, August 28th with nothing but Michael’s music all night.

On Tuesday, August 24th in Norristown PA, a Michael impersonator went for a walk-about, and a moonwalk around the courthouse.