Michael Jackson News
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August 29, 2020
‘They Don’t Care About Us’ 2020
Today, on what would have been Michael’s 62nd birthday, director Spike Lee has released a new video for Michael’s classic 1996 song ‘They Don’t Care About Us’.
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August 20, 2020
‘Another One Bites The Dust’
Queen’s bassist John Deacon says Michael influenced the release of their hit single ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary this week.
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August 19, 2020
Michael’s Estate Updates FAQ
Michael’s Estate has updated their frequently asked questions on the official website. The page address fifteen regular questions that they receive from fans.
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August 19, 2020
2020 BK Loves MJ Block Party
Director Spike Lee will be hosting his annual Brooklyn Loves MJ Block Party on Michael’s birthday. This year it will be virtual on Michael’s YouTube channel.
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August 5, 2020
Slash On Working With Michael
In a recent interview with Matt Allen on the Kerrang web site, Allen asks legendary guitarist Slash, how he got to work with Michael on his ‘Dangerous’ album.
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July 31, 2020
Michael Jackson: Square One
Last December we told you about a documentary being screened in The Netherlands called ‘Michael Jackson: Square One’. Now you can watch the documentary at home.
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July 21, 2020
Tohme Tohme Case Closed
Michael’s ex-manager Tohme Tohme’s battle with the Michael Jackson Estate has ended. A Californian judge has ruled that is he due $3,000,000 in back payments.
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July 16, 2020
30 Days Of MJ On Sirus XM
Satellite radio station SiriusXM announced yesterday a round the clock Michael Jackson channel, available for thirty days using their app and streaming devices.
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July 1, 2020
Gest Auction
Items from David Gest’s memorabilia collection will be auctioned by Cato Crane on July 8th and 9th and it will include items that have been signed by Michael.
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June 1, 2020
Jerkins Talks Michael
On the variety.com web site, they are currently featuring an article about music producer Rodney Jerkins. In the article, he discusses working with Michael.
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June 1, 2020
Celebrating ‘HIStory’
Michael’s Estate is honoring and celebrating ‘HIStory’ with a series of merchandise collections featuring both the album and all singles released from ‘HIStory’.
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May 25, 2020
Australian Fan Creates His Own Neverland
Jason Jackson, a Michael Jackson tribute artist and big fan from Australia, has spent one million dollars creating his very own Neverland in his parents backyard.
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May 13, 2020
MJ Musical Postponed Until 2021
Due to the global pandemic Broadway will remain closed; so ‘MJ The Musical,’ which was due to premiere in July, will now arrive on Broadway on March 8, 2021.
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May 7, 2020
MJ’s Acts Of Kindness
Michael’s Estate has shared a letter from Tom Mesereau encouraging fans to share stories of acts of kindness Michael did in his life, so they can document it.
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May 6, 2020
Estate Win Quincy Jones Case After Appeal
The Michael Jackson Estate has won an appeal in California, over monies Quincy Jones had been awarded previously by a jury, for royalties he said he was due.
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April 5, 2020
Michael’s Glove Sells For More Than $85k
One of Michael Jackson’s famous white gloves has sold at an auction in Texas, for over $85,000, which was higher than expected. The buyer remains anonymous.
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April 3, 2020
Heal The World 2020
As music unites the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael’s Estate has released his live performance of ‘Heal The World’ for encouragement and comfort.
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April 2, 2020
‘Let It B’
In a story on the Den Of Geek web site called ‘Did The Beatles Really Sue Sesame Street?’ It includes information of how Michael gave them the song for $50.
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March 26, 2020
Michael’s Estate Donate To Help With Coronavirus
Michael’s Estate has donated $300,000 to 3 charities that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus – Three Square Food Bank, Broadway Cares and MusicCares.
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March 20, 2020
Stream ‘Dangerous’ And ‘Bad’ Tours
With so many people in self-isolation, Michael’s 1992 ‘Live at Bucharest’ Dangerous tour and his ‘Live At Wembley’ Bad tour have been made available to stream.
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March 1, 2020
Grammys Upload Michael Winning In 1984
The official Grammy YouTube channel and website has uploaded a video of Michael charmingly accepting one of his record breaking number of Grammy Awards in 1984.
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March 1, 2020
HBO Wants A Dismissal
According to a report by Variety online, HBO are seeking a dismissal in the litigation which was brought by the Michael Jackson Estate over ‘Leaving Neverland’.
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February 17, 2020
Jennifer Batten Is Asked About Michael Most
Jennifer Batten admits in an interview with guitarworld.com, that she’s asked more about playing with Michael at her guitar clinics, than playing with Jeff Beck.
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February 12, 2020
Macaulay Culkin Supports Michael
In an interview with Esquire, actor Macaulay Culkin has come out again to reaffirm that Michael never abused him, nor did he witness any inappropriate behaviour.
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January 26, 2020
Estate & BMI Strike New Deal
The Estate of Michael Jackson and the music publishing company BMI have struck a new deal allowing BMI to continue to publish Michael’s back catalog of music.
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January 15, 2020
‘MJ: The Musical’ Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for the ‘MJ: The Musical’ have gone on sale to the general public. Previews start on July 6th 2020, with the official opening night on August 13th, 2020.
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January 15, 2020
Celebrating In Style
A Newcastle United footballer recently posted on Twitter a celebratratory return from injury with video of him moonwalking to ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’.
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January 14, 2020
MJ: The Musical Pre-sale code
Get special access to the first tickets on sale for MJ:The Musical. Previews on Broadway begin July 6, 2020, and the opening night of the show is August 13th.
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January 13, 2020
‘Square One’ Event Adds Second Screening
As we reported on December 15th there’s a documentary event in The Netherlands called ‘Square One’. Now due to high demand, there’s been a second screening added.
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January 7, 2020
Special fan pre-sale tickets for MJ: The Musical
In advance of tickets going on sale, fans can register to buy tickets 24 hours in advance for MJ: The Musical, before the box office opens to the general public.
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January 6, 2020
Michael Jackson Sales Up Again
Showbiz 411writer Roger Friedman has reported from Buzz Angle that Michael’s sales were up again at the end of 2019, a rise of over 300,000 on the previous year.
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January 6, 2020
MJ The Musical To Hold Auditions
The new Broadway musical ‘MJ’ has recently put out a casting call and are looking for actors to take on the role of Michael Jackson at various points in his life.
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December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas
To all Michael’s fans, wherever you are in the world, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at MJWN. See you in 2020.
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December 21, 2019
Michael’s Estate & Disney Reach Settlement
According to a report on the Variety.com web site, the Michael Jackson Estate has reached a confidential settlement with Disney over items used in a TV Special.
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December 17, 2019
A Holiday Message From Siedah Garrett
Siedah Garrett, who sang ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’ with Michael, has sent us a special seasonal message, and she would like to share it with Michael’s fans.
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December 15, 2019
‘Square One’ Documentary Event In The Netherlands
A documentary event has been organised in The Netherlands called ‘Square One’ which is a rebuttal against ‘Leaving Neverland’. Taj Jackson to attend the event.
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November 22, 2019
Producer Given Rights For Michael Movie
The ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer, Graham King, has struck a deal with the Michael Jackson Estate for the rights to his music and life for an up and coming film.
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November 21, 2019
Ephraim Sykes To Play Michael
It has been announced today by The Michael Jackson Estate and Producer Lia Vollack that Ephraim Sykes will take on the role of Michael in the new Broadway show.
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November 6, 2019
Motown 25 Socks Up For Auction
Michael’s glittery white socks that he wore during the performance of ‘Billie Jean’ at Motown 25 are now up for auction and could fetch $1 million – $2 million.
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November 5, 2019
Michael’s Reign Through The Years
A video timeline of the most popular music artists from 1969 to present, shows how much Michael Jackson dominated the music industry for an incredible 17 years.
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October 31, 2019
MJ Tops Dead Celebs Earning…Again
Michael has continued to be the number one earning dead celebrity, generating $60 million. His streaming has also gone up from 1.8 billion plays to 2.1 billion.
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October 31, 2019
‘Thriller’ Dominates Halloween
Halloween is here and towns across America have hosted ‘Thriller’ walks and parades of dancing as an homage to the Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video.