Michael Jackson News

The new greatest hits album called ‘King of Pop’ has moved from last weeks number 5, to this weeks number 3 in the UK album charts.

The MTV Europe Music Awards take place in the UK on 6th November. Voting is now open for fans to vote for Michael to win an award.

We’re giving away copies of ‘King of Pop’. To be in with a chance to win, just tell us how you celebrated Michael’s 50th birthday.

As we’ve mentioned previously, the Jacksons were awarded Icon status by the BMI, on September 4th at the Wilshire theatre in L.A.

A promo CD with unreleased songs has gone up for sale on auction site eBay, and is expected to fetch at least $10,000 (£5,400).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Akon thought he could retire once he had worked with Michael Jackson, but that happened 10 years sooner than he had anticipated!

The greatest hits album ‘King of Pop’, is now available to pre-order. There is also only 2 weeks left to vote for favourite songs.

Ne-Yo speaks of his role in writing songs for Michael’s new album and taking direction from him to get the best finished product.

Sony BMG have released a Press Release outlining all the details about ‘King Of Pop’, the new forthcoming Greatest Hits album.

Sony Music confirm that a greatest hits album nominated by fans online, will be issued in the UK to celebrate MJ’s 50th birthday.

BBC Radio 2 listeners when asked to vote for the best dance song of all time, chose Michael’s classic ‘Billie Jean” to top the poll.

On Michael’s latest shopping visit in Las Vegas he was riding in a wheelchair, in one of his many ‘disguises’, with his children.