Michael Jackson News

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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’.

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.

Michael’s Estate has updated their frequently asked questions on the official website. The page address fifteen regular questions that they receive from fans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Satellite radio station SiriusXM announced yesterday a round the clock Michael Jackson channel, available for thirty days using their app and streaming devices.

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.

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.

Michael’s Estate is honoring and celebrating ‘HIStory’ with a series of merchandise collections featuring both the album and all singles released from ‘HIStory’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.