August 2008 News Archive

Sony BMG have told MJWN that they will be releasing a deluxe edition of the ‘King of Pop’ album which will feature rarities.

The Jacksons are to be named BMI icons at the 8th annual Urban Awards ceremony on September 4th at Wilshire Theatre, Beverley Hills.

Destiny and Triumph, the first albums written and produced by the Jacksons, will be released as a classic re-issue by Epic.

RedOne has revealed that he has been working with Michael on his new album in Las Vegas, but has to keep everything secret.

MTV is to poll music fans asking them to decide which of its thousands of videos is the greatest video ever made.

At look back at the very first Michael Jackson fan club ‘Off The Wall’, founded by Adrian Grant (also the founder of MJWN). A very nostalgic and historic time.

There’s something for everyone – The tracks the fans have chosen for the British version of Michael’s 50th birthday album.

As previously promised, we can now give you details of the special deluxe triple album set due to be released on September 22nd.

We would like to send our congratulations to Shona and Michael on the birth of their daughter, Ashanti.

Brad Bradley appeared on Michael’s legendary Pepsi commercial, and was inspired to pursue his career in ahow business.

NME music has reported that Michael has launched a new online game, to be played on social networking sites like Facebook.

UNC 170 man marching band will attempt to set a new Guinness World record for the most people to dance to Michael’s ‘Thriller’.

A news item sent to us by Laura Evans concerning a ‘Thriller’ performance by Channel 4’s ‘Big Brother’ candidates last night.

The new greatest hits album called King of Pop, with tracks chosen by the public, is now available to buy in the shops and online.

In celebration of Michael’s 50th Birthday, various British music channels are screening Birthday Specials throughout the day.

The Vegas Eye has reported that Michael and his children attended a performance by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand yesterday.

According to a report by BBC Scotland, Michael has given a modern backing to the work of famed Scottish poet, Robbie Burns.

TMZ.com have reported that Michael and his sister Janet may be presenters at MTV’s American Video Music Awards in September.

In a recent interview with rap-up.com Ne-Yo tells of his plans musically for Michael saying; “It’s coming along slowly but surly.”

John Nolan has contacted us from Ireland to say that he heard on an interview today that The Jacksons will play Ireland.

In an interview with Good Morning America, Michael speaks of his past, present and future along with his dreams for his children.

Dear Michael. Have a wonderful day and know that all your fans around the world will be thinking about you on this special day.

Showbizspy.com has reported that MJ lookalike, Steve Erhard, has recently spent $40,000 on plastic surgery to look like Michael.

AOL’s PopEater.com has recently ran a poll of 56,829 people asking what they think is Michael’s best song ‘Thriller’ came out top.

Contactmusic.com has today ran an article entitled ‘Jackson Reigns King Of Dance World’ Click here to read the full article.

‘Stuff’ of New Zealand are giving away ten copies of the Birthday Album, ‘King of Pop’ in a simple to enter competition.

Michael’s Australian fans have voted for their favourite ‘MJ’ tracks and the Top 20 have been compiled for ‘King of Pop’.

SonyBMG UK have told us today that Michael’s birthday album, ‘King of Pop’, should be charting high in the British Top 10.

A vinyl copy of Michael’s legendary ‘Thriller’ album has been added to the American National Recording Registry.

The greatest hits album ‘King of Pop’, released to commemorate Michael’s 50th birthday, has entered the UK charts at number five.