Michael Jackson News

Official Press Release From Thriller Live regarding the launch of their show at the Lyric Theatre in London on January 2nd, 2009.

‘Thriller Live’ are to hold auditions for a young actor to play Michael on stage and to sing the hits from his early career.

A well known Broadway producer, James Nederlander, is considering a musical production of Michael’s ‘Thriller’ short film.

The stage musical Thriller Live will now be resident to the famous Lyric Theatre in London’s West End as of January 2nd 2009.

Despite Akon’s previous announcement about ‘Hold My Hand’ being included on his album ‘Freedom’, the track sadly is not included.

A ‘source’ has told the Sun Times that Michael is working hard on three albums which take him in new and unexpected directions.

In an interview in Seattle with CNN about his life and career, music producer Quincy Jones spoke of his work with Michael.

Photographs of Michael and his three children arriving at a Beverley Hills Halloween Party have appeared in the Los Angeles press.

TMZ have reported that Michael’s car stopped at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Brentwood, Los Angeles, yesterday.

Michael and his youngest son, Blanket, have paid a second surprise visit to the Melrose Los Angeles antique store ‘Off The Wall’.

Michael’s ‘Thriller’ is currently the Number 1 album on the USA iTunes charts! The single is also Number 14 on Top Songs chart.

High School Musical star, Corbin Bleu, appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and spoke about what it was like meeting Michael.

For the past few weeks dancers all over the world have got together to pay homage to MJ’s iconic ‘Thriller’ dance for Halloween.

Michael has issued a statement denying recent rumours that he is to participate in a reunion tour with his brothers, the Jackson 5.

T. Pain has spoken of his work with Michael on two songs which could possibly be considered for inclusion on his new album.

On Saturday, October 25th, 4,179 people danced ‘Thriller’ at exactly the same time, simultaneously in 72 cities in 10 nations!

Jermaine Jackson, who is visiting Australia, has again announced that a Jackson 5 tour will take place, with Michael and Janet.

Michael spoke to Zac Efron by telephone, but Zac found it difficult as he was struck dumb, and couldn’t think of anything to say.

Michael Jackson called one of our LA participants to tell her Thrill The World was happening, she came to practise yesterday.

‘King of Pop’ rises thirty-three places on this weeks album chart and Michael also has two singles rise in the Singles Chart.

Reports are again emerging that Michael is planning to tour next year, 2009, and will perform thirty concerts.

Official Release from ‘Thrill The World’ – The attempt to break the world record for the largest simultaneous ‘Thriller’ dance.

Michael has visited Los Angeles this week, reportedly to see a skin specialist, do a little shopping and to visit an old friend.

Be at Madame Tussauds, New York on Oct 30th to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt of the most people dancing to ‘Thriller’.

Following Saturday’s X Factor’s Michael Jackson Night, the ‘King Of Pop’ CD has re-entered the UK Top Ten Chart, up from no. 47.

On BBC2 TV show ‘Something For The Weekend’ Ne-Yo spoke today of his childhood, his inspirations and also of his work with Michael.

Next Saturday’s ‘X Factor’ in the UK will make contestants work that much harder as they perform some of Michael’s back catalogue.

The time for Halloween draws near and the ‘Thriller’ dance experts are preparing again for this year’s record breaking attempts.

In an interview with the BBC’s Newsbeat Show, Will.i.am spoke of Michael’s unique working methods when he is recording an album.

Michael and his three children were spotted wearing masks on a shopping trip in the Golden Apple Comic Book store in Los Angeles.

The winning entries from our ‘What I Did On Michael’s Birthday’ competition. Each winner receives a promo copy of ‘King of Pop’.

Continue celebrating the magic of ‘Thriller’ with a massive party in New York City on October 25th 2008, called ‘Thrill The World’.

Thank you for taking the time to send in all your entries for the ‘What did you do on Michael’s birthday?’ competition.

Who’s Bad, an MJ tribute band in North Carolina, are pleasing the crowds with the quality of their work wherever they perform.

The case brought by the Ruiz family against the Santa Maria hospital which treated Michael during his court case has been dropped.

Celebrations are underway to commemorate Motown’s 50th Anniversary on January 12th, 2009, with a series of initiatives.

Reva Thomas has received a Proclamation for Michael which was written by the Honorable Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President.

Again with special thanks to SonyBMG UK, we have 3 promo copies of the Triple Deluxe ‘King of Pop’ birthday album to give away!

The triple deluxe version of the ‘KOP’ album which was to be released on Sept.22nd has now been delayed until Sept.29th.

MJFC Italy has contacted us with the track-listing chosen by Michael’s Italian fans for the ‘King Of Pop’ album.

Activision Publishing has unveiled the complete track listing for Guitar Hero: World Tour, the latest edition of the video game.

A company who specialize in producing “Bad Taste” teddy bear figures will produce one representing Michael as a Thriller zombie.