Michael Jackson News
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February 12, 2022
Victory Glove Up For Auction
Michael’s white crystal glove is officially back up for auction at Goldin. The iconic glove was worn by Michael during the 1984 Victory Tour with his brothers.
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February 7, 2022
Official Michael Jackson Biopic Is Coming
An official Michael Jackson biopic project, backed by his Estate, has been given the green light and picked up for worldwide distribution rights by Lionsgate.
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February 4, 2022
Janet Jackson Documentary
The new Janet Jackson documentary has been watched by nearly 16M people and includes exclusive footage and personal details about her relationship with Michael.
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February 2, 2022
MJ Musical Officially Opens
Last night the Broadway show ‘MJ’ opened its doors and raised its curtains. On its opening night it had multiple standing ovations and cheering throughout it.
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February 1, 2022
Playbill Celebrate MJ
To celebrate the musical ‘MJ’, Michael Jackson, and Black History Month, Playbill are releasing 4 collectable covers for the first time in its 138 year history.
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January 14, 2022
Rare Audio of Michael And Taj
Michael’s nephew Taj Jackson has shared a rare recording he has come across of Michael interacting with him when he was only 2 years old. This is a must listen.
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November 26, 2021
Dangerous Album Artwork Concepts
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Dangerous’, artist Mark Ryden who created the beautiful artwork, has shared some original concepts on his Instagram page.
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November 8, 2021
‘Thriller’ In Billboard Top 20
Michael horror song ‘Thriller’ has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA at No. 19, marking its highest placement since its original chart run in 1984!
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October 22, 2021
25th Anniversary screening of GHOSTS
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Ghosts, a special screening of the short film will take place on 30th October 2021 in Central London.
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October 5, 2021
Glen Ballard Remembers Michael
Michael’s long time collaborator Glen Ballard who perhaps most famously co-wrote the 1987 hit ‘Man in the Mirror’ has shared his studio memories of Michael.
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August 10, 2021
Walter Yetnikoff Passes Away
Walter Yetnikoff who brought the Jacksons to Epic Records and oversaw the boom years of Michael’s ‘Thriller’ album among other artists, has died of cancer at 87.
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July 6, 2021
New Adrian Grant Interview
Adrian Grant, author of ‘Michael Jackson: The Visual Documentary,’ has been interviewed by Brice Najar. Adrian is also the founder of MJWN and ‘Thriller Live.’
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June 16, 2021
Billie Jean’s 1 Billionth Video Stream
Michael’s classic and arguably biggest hit ‘Billie Jean’ has crossed the 1 billion views mark on YouTube, marking it his first entry into the Billion Views Club.
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June 16, 2021
Michael Jackson ONE Returns!
After nearly 18 months since it stopped due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael Jackson ONE is officially reopening on August 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
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June 16, 2021
Kelsey Grammer Shares Michael Memory
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has shared a story of when he once met Michael Jackson in the Waldorf Hotel lobby, and is brought to tears as he recalls the moment.
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May 14, 2021
We Be Ballin
A song entitled ‘We Be Ballin’ has been released to streaming services, featuring an unreleased recording of a chorus Michael sang in 1998 for an Ice Cube remix.
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May 11, 2021
MJ Musical Update
‘MJ The Musical’ will finally preview on Broadway on December 6th this year and open on February 1st, after being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year.
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April 26, 2021
Robson’s Case Dismissed Again!
Today, a Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed Wade Robson’s case, which was against Michael and his Estate. This is the third time he has been unsuccessful.
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April 21, 2021
Neverland Statues Being Sold
28 statues that were at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, are being sold via Noble Art Lovers, who are based in Dubai. They are owned by a private collector.
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April 7, 2021
Howard Weitzman Has Died
A former attorney for Michael Jackson, Howard Weitzman, has died in Los Angeles of cancer. He was also an attorney for other celebrities including Marlon Brando.
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February 24, 2021
John Branca Interview With Billboard
Billboard has published and interview with John Branca on Michael Jackson’s interest in owning publishing rights not only the ATV catalog, but other songs too.
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January 30, 2021
Jacksons Albums – Expanded Release
‘The Jacksons’, ‘Goin’ Places’ & ‘Destiny’ will be released digitally in February with additional bonus tracks. ‘The Jacksons Live’ comes later on March 25th.
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January 30, 2021
Kardashian Birthday Party
Kim Kardashian West, who at one time was dating Tito’s son, T.J. Jackson, celebrated her fourteenth Birthday with a party at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch
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January 7, 2021
Michael Jackson Legacy
Michael Jackson Legacy have contacted us to tell us about their current project to fund 2 classrooms in Malawi which will cater for children with special needs.
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January 7, 2021
Pharrell Williams Wrote Songs For MJ
Pharrell Williams has claimed that all the songs, apart from one, that were featured on Justin Timberlake’s debut album ‘Justified’ were written for Michael.
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December 24, 2020
Neverland Valley Ranch Has Sold
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Valley has finally been sold. Billionaire, Ron Burkle, who was once an associate of Michael’s, has paid $22 million for the ranch.
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December 21, 2020
Happy Holidays
MJWN would like to wish ALL Michael’s fans, wherever you are, a very happy holidays and a big thank you! We also hope that you have a great and better New Year.
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December 15, 2020
Estate Wins Appeal
The Michael Jackson Estate has won an appeal against HBO, for the lawsuit that they have brought against the company, for breaking a non-disparagement clause.
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December 10, 2020
“Blood On His Hands”
Brian Oxman, who was once a lawyer for Michael Jackson, has said in a recent interview with the Daily Mirror that Martin Bashir has Michael’s “Blood on his hands.”
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December 7, 2020
Toto’s Steve Lukather On Michael
In an interview with ultimateguitar.com Toto’s guitarist Steve Lukather talks about what it was like in the studio with Michael Jackson working on ‘Thriller’.
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November 17, 2020
Bruce Swedien Has Died
Music Producer and Audio Engineer Bruce Swedien has sadly died at the age of eighty-six. He is known for working with Michael Jackson and numerous other artists.
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November 13, 2020
Michael’s Again The Highest Paid Dead Celebrity
Michael has again hit the top spot in Forbes ‘Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities’. In 2020 Michael’s Estate earned $48m, which is $15m more than the number two spot.
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October 26, 2020
Ghosts Coming To YouTube
Michael’s Estate will be releasing the 1996 short film ‘Ghosts’ online for the first time this Thursday, in a short three day release especially for Halloween.
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October 22, 2020
Judge Dismisses Safechuck’s Lawsuit
An American judge has again dismissed the lawsuit that James Safechuck has brought against two of Michael Jackson’s companies, MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures.
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October 19, 2020
NTV Japan – Michael Laughing
A high definition video of Michael’s 1996 NTV Japan interview, where he constantly breaks down in laughter, has surfaced online, bringing much joy to his fans.
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October 13, 2020
Michael Art Items Up For Auction
Forty-eight bronze sculptures that Michael Jackson once owned, are among some items that will be auctioned by the end of the month at Guernsey’s Auction House.
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October 7, 2020
New Michael Jackson Figurines
Michael’s Estate and Pure Arts, a company in China, have been working together on some new Michael figurines. A limited edition piece can be seen at Wonderfest.
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October 6, 2020
Eddie Van Halen Dies
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who was part of the rock band Van Halen and played on Michael’s song ‘Beat It’, has died of cancer in Los Angeles at the age of 45.
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October 5, 2020
Orianthi Interview
In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar’s Justin Becknet guitarist Orianthi speaks about working with Michael Jackson on ‘This Is It’ and her custom made guitar.
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September 1, 2020
Michael Crowned Icon Of 2020
In the UK, Smooth Radio listeners and readers of their web site have been voting for their best artist of all time and Michael, of course, has come out on top!
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September 1, 2020
Chinese Fans Erect Statues
Michael Jackson’s Chinese Fan Club have erected large statues of Michael in celebration of his 62nd Birthday. One was unveiled at a business centre in Beijing.
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August 29, 2020
Broadway Cast Celebrate Birthday
The cast of the new Broadway show, ‘MJ The Musical’, have released a tribute video on YouTube celebrating Michael Jackson’s 62nd Birthday. You can watch it here.