If you would like to take a look at it, please click here.

Source: MJWN, with thanks as always to Paula

Highlights will include a 30th Anniversary of Madison Square Gardens show signed prototype helmet which was wired to illuminate a row of battery powered lights below the visor. The helmet is signed in black marker to designer Michael Bush and states “To Bush Love Michael Jackson,” and Michael’s ‘Scream’ video costume which includes a pair of black spandex pants with matching long sleeve shirt and mesh tuck strap. Each costume piece is marked on the interior in gold marker “2/2” or “2/2 M.J.J,” indicating that two costumes were created for Michael’s famous video shoot. Michael’s ‘Captain EO’ white spandex shirt featuring ribbed neck, zip closure and a rainbow motif is also included as well as the King of Pop’s Awards Ceremony jacket which is a black wool jacket embellished with red armband, gold tone metal floral buttons, metallic embroidered crown patch at chest and buckled leather straps at right shoulder. Michael wore this jacket when he attended the 3rd annual Soul Train Awards in 1989 where he was honored with the Sammy Davis, Jr. Heritage Award, the Heritage Award for Career Achievement and awards for his single and video for ‘Man in the Mirror.’

For more information please click here.

Source: MJWN with special thanks to Paula

Don’t miss the Twitterathon Event on May 20th, which ‘One Rose for Michael J. Jackson’ is holding @OneRose4MJJ. Michael’s fans around the world will be on Twitter to support ‘One Rose for Michael J. Jackson.’ Roses are $3 each to honor Michael on his 3rd anniversary on June 25th. All money goes directly to the grower. Roses will be delivered to Holly Terrace.

Please see this webpage for information and directions to join in and tweet on May 20th. Please also see the link for your world time zone.

Twitter name: @OneRose4MJJ
Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 4pm-7pm ET
**To find your start time for your time zone, you may also go to this link provided by Tina

We hope you will be able to check this out as it is for an outstanding tribute to a very remarkable man.

Source: MJWN with special thanks to Betty

Prince Gritty & Prince Gritty Entertainment will be presenting a special tribute to the greatest entertainer in the world, Michael Jackson. The name of this special tribute is called ‘Love Is The Message: A Tribute To Michael Jackson.’ The purpose of this event is to celebrate the rich musical legacy of Michael Jackson and to continue to spread his message his love, peace and harmony. The event will feature the super-talented performer and Michael Jackson Tribute Artist Prince Gritty on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at Bayard Rustin High School in New York City. Showtime begins at 8.00p.m. Admission: $20.00 $10.00 18 and Under.

Bayard Rustin High School is located at 351 West 18th and 9th Avenues, located in the Chelsea area of Manhattan. The event is open to everyone of all ages. For more information about the event, please call: 917-392-1300 or email Reva Thomas at: grittyentertainment@gmail.com.

Source: MJWN with special thanks to Reva Thomas

The same team are now trying to compile a new book, which is aimed at telling the whole world about previously unknown stories of Michael’s humanitarian efforts; and his deep desire to make the world a better place. The team are collecting stories from people all around the world, who have been helped personally by Michael in any way, and again the proceeds from the book are intended to go to charity in Michael’s name.

This is what they had to say:

“Michael helped all around the world and there are so many precious hidden stories that we cannot collect them alone. We need help from the whole fan community, which is hopefully as eager as we are to let the world know about Michael, the humanitarian.

Our inspiration for this project is the strong feeling that it is high time to make this very important aspect of Michael’s life finally more publicly known. He dedicated a big part of his life, time and money to helping others without wanting to attract attention with it, but now that he is no longer here, we believe it is up to us to set the record straight for him and to tell the world what he really was about through personal stories about experiences with him.

Besides that we hope that we will be able to collect money for charity, like we did with our last book, and inspire people reading the stories to do something themselves, to continue Michael’s message of giving.

The structure of the book will be similar to the last book: a collection of many different stories. We have already started contacting several people and have gotten some wonderful stories. But we want more and know that there are much more out there!

It would be wonderful to get your support for this project! We have already re-launched our website mjjbook.com with a lot of information regarding this new project as well as a questionnaire for people who have some story to tell. And as with our last book, we will not let it get by unnoticed but all our busy helpers will get special thank you’s in the book itself.

So please help us making this dream a reality for Michael. Please also feel free to forward this message to anyone who you might think could be of help for us!”

Source: MJWN with special thanks to the MJJBook Team

The song was originally released for Michael’s birthday, August 29th 2010.

Click here for the YouTube song link.

We could make ‘One Last Goodbye’ the most requested song on June 25th, 2012.

Start calling now to request the song be played on June 25th. This way any radio stations that do not have the song already, will have time to get it and have it on hand for June 25th, when the main requests come in.

Call your local radio stations again on June 25th and request Michael Bearden’s ‘One Last Goodbye,’ with Ayanna Irish be played!

Source: MJWN

The crater, previously designated as Posidonius J, is located in the Moon’s Lake of Dreams  - Lacus Somniorum. It measures approximately twenty-two kilometers (about 13.5 miles) in diamete, and is located adjacent to a 1,200-acre parcel owned by Michael in the Lake of Dreams.

The decision to designate the crater in Michael’s honour came following a special session of the Luna Society’s governing board on Monday morning. The designation proposal had been widely suggested during the week by fans and fellow landowners following his untimely and unfortunate passing.

Michael was among the largest private owners of Lunar property claims. In addition to his significant parcel in the Lake Of Dreams, which he obtained in 2005, he also owned a smaller property in the Sea Of Vapours (Mare Vaporum).

The crater shall be officially designated as ‘Michael Joseph Jackson’ in order to differentiate it from the existing ‘Jackson,’ a seventy-one kilometer crater on the moon’s far side named for the renowned Scottish astronomer John Jackson.

Source: lunarregistry.com & MJWN, with thanks as always to Paula

The partnership coincides with the 25th Anniversary of Michael’s multi-platinum BAD album and record-breaking tour, around which Michael’s Estate and Sony Music have celebratory projects underway.

To celebrate Michael’s incredible contribution to pop music, Pepsi, Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson have teamed up to share new mixes of legendary Michael Jackson music from the ‘BAD’ album with fans around the world, proving that the King of Pop is not only the world’s most iconic artist from the 20th century but also influencing music in the 21st century as well.

Here is the official press release;

Pepsi Announces Global Partnership with the

Estate of Michael Jackson

Michael’s Iconic Image to Be Featured on One Billion Pepsi Cans in More than 20 Countries; China is First Market to Launch

Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Multi-platinum Album, BAD PURCHASE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 - Pepsi today announced an exclusive global partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson as part of its new “Live for Now” campaign, which Pepsi fans around the world will experience in a variety of ways including an engaging retail campaign featuring one billion special edition Michael Jackson Bad 25 Pepsi cans, iconic music, epic live events and opportunities for fans to access special edition merchandise.

The partnership coincides with the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s multi-platinum BAD album and record-breaking tour, around which the Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music have celebratory projects underway. To celebrate Jackson’s incredible contribution to pop music, Pepsi, Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson have teamed up to share new mixes of legendary Michael Jackson music from the BAD album with fans around the world, proving that the King of Pop is not only the world’s most iconic artist from the 20th century but also influencing music in the 21st century as well.

Brad Jakeman, president, Global Enjoyment Brands, and chief creative officer, PepsiCo Global Beverages Group, said, “Pepsi has always been at the forefront of pop culture, helping to shape the music landscape. This unique global partnership, around such a legendary music milestone, invites Pepsi fans from around the world to experience Michael Jackson’s music in an engaging and very NOW kind of way - it’s a model example of how Pepsi’s ‘Live for Now’ campaign can manifest itself in a way that resonates the world over.”

Pepsi will feature iconic silhouette imagery of the King of Pop on cans with the launch of collectible limited edition can designs. Pepsi will also run contests in markets around the world giving fans the opportunity to win merchandise including, a limited number of jackets inspired by the original staff BAD tour jackets and tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, the #1 touring show in North America.

“We are thrilled to bring Michael and Pepsi back together, as they were in 1988, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BAD album and tour and to put Michael on one billion Pepsi cans - perhaps a Guinness record,” commented John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson. Branca and McClain added, “We’re excited to see it all come to life.”

China and the United States will be among the first Pepsi markets to launch the exclusive Michael Jackson King of Pop activity in 2012, with approximately 20 additional markets in Asia, South America and Europe continuing the international roll-out throughout the rest of the year.

On May 5 in China, a 330ml limited edition will be available at retail locations nationwide. In addition, from May 15 - June 14, 2012, fans will be encouraged to share photos of their valuable Jackson collections or original artwork celebrating him, for a chance to win tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, as part of China’s “In Honor of King of Pop MJ” promotion. Later in May, the U.S. will launch a nationwide retail campaign including a limited edition 16oz. King of Pop Pepsi can, as well as initiate a retail, music-themed promotion.

Limited Edition King of Pop Pepsi Can for U.S. Market Frank Cooper, chief marketing officer, Global Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo added, “Michael Jackson will always be the King of Pop, and his music has always inspired fans and artists alike. But, this partnership goes beyond nostalgia and will engage with consumers all around the world with iconic imagery on more than one billion Pepsi cans, digital content and epic, live events, so that they can continue to connect with Jackson’s music and honor his legendary impact on entertainment.”

Michael Jackson has a long standing relationship with Pepsi spanning more than 25 years. The legendary King of Pop starred in his first Pepsi campaign alongside his brothers in 1983, as part of the Pepsi ‘New Generation’ campaign followed by Pepsi’s sponsorship of the epic BAD Tour and the iconic “Chase” commercials which served as the impetus for the current reunion. Pepsi also featured Jackson in the ‘Music Icons’ commercial that premiered during The X Factor in 2011.

Pepsi’s new “Live for Now” campaign is a culmination of extensive global research demonstrating Pepsi fans’ desire to capture the excitement of now and live each moment to the fullest. First launched in the U.S. last month, “Live for Now” will come to life through a breadth of global, pop-culture platforms, events and unique partnerships and will begin to roll out globally throughout 2012.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCois a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate.

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Source: MJ Online & MJWN

Walk London for Liberia on Saturday, 9th June, 2012

On Saturday 9th June at 11.00a.m., fans from across the UK will gather in London and walk seven miles for Michael, in order to raise funds for ‘Everland.’ The scenic route will take dedicated fans through some of the main attractions of this historic city, including Marble Arch, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square. Information on each of the major landmarks will be provided in a dedicated booklet, including some of Michael’s own experiences of London. If you would like to join fans in taking part in MJL’s first ever sponsored walk and raise funds for ‘Everland’ in the process, please click here

Source: MJWN with special thanks to MJL

AEG Live have also been allowed to continue taking Mrs Jackson’s deposition, which began last week, but is still incomplete.

She had filed the suit in September 2010, on behalf of herself and Michael’s three children.

The complaint also alleges AEG Live is responsible for the medical decisions made by Murray, who has been convicted of Michael’s involuntary manslaughter.

AEG Live attorney, Marvin Putnam, said he was pleased with the ruling because the judge ordered everything the defense wanted except for monetary sanctions covering the cost of bringing the motion. He said Katherine Jackson’s lawyers cannot make “heinous” allegations in a lawsuit, then refuse to show proof. Putnam has called the lawsuit a “shakedown” of AEG Live.

Source: wavenewspapers.com & MJWN