2011 News Archive

A MJ birthday commemoration will be held on August 28th & 29th in Sleaford, Lincs; proceeds to Gt. Ormond St Children’s Hospital.

A group of fans in the USA, are running a campaign to promote Michael’s ‘Invincible’ album by buying it in October; details below.

The heartrending story of a child who lived in complete
poverty, was helped by Michael, who taught her to follow her dreams!

Click here to buy a special t-shirt from Heal the World for Children, so that they can help the children on Michael’s birthday.

Billboard publishes the results of votes cast on the best videos of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Michael appears in all three!

Erin Andrews, the beautiful US Sports reporter, was asked to
name her top five musicians, and named Michael as her Number One!

One birthday plus Michael’s ‘Moonwalker’ equals a VERY
excited 6 year-old. It seems Michael will always inspire the children!

‘Believe It Or Not!’ Ripley Entertainment has bought Seaton
Brown’s soda can 144 square ft portrait of Michael for just $7,500.

Bluewater Productions will release a special comic book of
Michael’s life in August, to celebrate his reign as ‘King Of Pop.’

Zimbio lists the big names on Facebook reporting that
after 2 years since he died, Michael still gets 300,000 ‘likes’ a week.

Perhaps you need a smile today? If so, you could click on this YouTube link, to see a pretty, little bird moonwalking!

Grand Rapids Symphony’s Picnic Pop Series presents ‘The Music Of Michael Jackson,’ at the Cannonsburg Ski Area. Read more here!

Michael owned half of a meteorite, which was found in the
Sahara Desert. The other half is to be auctioned, later this month.

Richard Dent was one of the men who were made members of the Pro Footballer’s Hall of Fame, but he wanted to be in the Jackson 5.

Many runners in the Bozeman Classic 5K race added to the fun by running in costume, seven of them dressed as ‘Thriller’ zombies.

Zaldy, designed the superb costumes for ‘This Is It,’ and is now designing for Michael’s Cirque Du Soleil ‘Immortal World Tour.’

Rasta Thomas’s Bad Boys of Dance used popular music and street clothing for their pop-rock ballet, making for pure entertainment.

Canada’s music-filled entry in the Celebration Of Light was a great success, with Michael’s ‘Smooth Criminal” as the main theme.

We have new dates for the Moonwalker Show, which could be coming to a town near you. For details and reviews, please click here.

Sunday Times wants fans to write about their fondest MJ memories. Winners will be published August 28th in the Mirror Magazine.

Jamie King has prepared a video message for all Michael’s fans, about the progress of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour.

Thirteen pieces of Michael’s artwork will be presented to the LA Children’s Hospital on August 14th at a ceremony in the hospital.

Help is desperately needed for the street children of Haiti, who suffer incomparable hardships, starvation, torture and neglect.

Jonathan Moffett, great friend of Michael, has given us permission to use the term he uses to describe Michael’s wonderful nature.

Production Journal – Day 1 – of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil – Greg Phillanganes begins his tour.

In court today, Murray’s lawyer told the court he intends to question Arnold Klein’s assistant about Michael’s medications.

In Episode 2 of the Cirque’s Production Journal meet Kevin Antunes, Musical Designer for Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour.

John 5 is to release his instrumental version of Michael’s ‘Beat it’ as the first single from his latest album ‘God Told Me To.’

Greg Phillanganes introduces us to Jory Steinberg, who is another member of the team for Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World tour.

Here’s a chance to see some of the cast of MJ TIWT who introduce themselves and have some fun exploring the streets of Montreal.

Previously, we told you about several pieces of Michael’s artwork being donated to the LA Children’s Hospital. See a video clip here.

Rudy Martinez is to create a huge mural in Gary, in honour of Michael, and to highlight the good times that could come to Gary.

Today we get to meet Kevin Antunes and his assistant, who will be responsible for the sound reproduction for the entire MJTIWT.

RadarOnline, reports that Murray’s Defense team may call nine of Michael’s former doctors, to give evidence at Murray’s trial.

Don’t forget the Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Fan Fest, on August 28th and 29th, all proceeds to Gt. Ormond St Hospital for children.

Michael’s Estate lawyer has written to the organizers of the ‘Michael Forever Tribute Concert,’ for answers to their questions.

In today’s Production Journal, we meet the orchestra’s horn section and listen to a clip of ‘Shake Your Body Down To The Ground.’

Today we hear more from Kevin Antunes who is responsible for the delicate process of arranging Michael’s music from master tapes.

With MTV’s Video Music Awards up for grabs, now’s the time to support Michael and vote in the categories where he is nominated.

After a deluge of fan objections, plus the Estate’s letter, Kiss have been withdrawn from the ‘Michael Forever Tribute Concert.’

Michael’s own personal art collection was a well kept secret, but LA Weekly has been allowed to visit, inspect and report on it.

Lil’ Kim paid tribute to Michael at a festival in Perth, Western Australian, on Wednesday, donning a glittery glove and jacket .