Michael Jackson News

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.

In advance of tickets going on sale, fans can register to buy tickets 24 hours in advance for MJ: The Musical, before the box office opens to the general public.

Showbiz 411writer Roger Friedman has reported from Buzz Angle that Michael’s sales were up again at the end of 2019, a rise of over 300,000 on the previous year.

The new Broadway musical ‘MJ’ has recently put out a casting call and are looking for actors to take on the role of Michael Jackson at various points in his life.

To all Michael’s fans, wherever you are in the world, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at MJWN. See you in 2020.

According to a report on the Variety.com web site, the Michael Jackson Estate has reached a confidential settlement with Disney over items used in a TV Special.

Siedah Garrett, who sang ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’ with Michael, has sent us a special seasonal message, and she would like to share it with Michael’s fans.

A documentary event has been organised in The Netherlands called ‘Square One’ which is a rebuttal against ‘Leaving Neverland’. Taj Jackson to attend the event.

The ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer, Graham King, has struck a deal with the Michael Jackson Estate for the rights to his music and life for an up and coming film.

It has been announced today by The Michael Jackson Estate and Producer Lia Vollack that Ephraim Sykes will take on the role of Michael in the new Broadway show.

Michael’s glittery white socks that he wore during the performance of ‘Billie Jean’ at Motown 25 are now up for auction and could fetch $1 million – $2 million.

A video timeline of the most popular music artists from 1969 to present, shows how much Michael Jackson dominated the music industry for an incredible 17 years.

Michael has continued to be the number one earning dead celebrity, generating $60 million. His streaming has also gone up from 1.8 billion plays to 2.1 billion.

Halloween is here and towns across America have hosted ‘Thriller’ walks and parades of dancing as an homage to the Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video.

The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will be exhibiting Michael Jackson’s signature right-hand glove until the beginning of next year, along with other iconic items.

Billboard reported today, that the streaming of Michael Jackson’s music has actually risen since the airing of the controversial documentary, ‘Leaving Neverland’.

Michael Jackson’s Estate has released the following statement to respond to concerns by some fans about Lynn Nottage being involved in the upcoming MJ Musical.

In an interview with allhiphop’s Chuck Creekmur, MC Hammer talks about the “dance off” that he is alleged to have challenged Michael Jackson to, many years ago.

As Halloween is approaching, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ is top of Billboard’s October 12th LyricFind Global Chart. The chart monitors worldwide lyric searches.

Nickita, who sent us all an acoustic version of ‘Earth Song’ back in March, as been in touch again and would like us to share her version of ‘I’ll Be There’.

Tickets for the Broadway musical ‘MJ’ will go on sale on January 15th. Previews start on July 6th with opening night at the Neil Simon Theatre on August 13th.

‘Hiding From Michael Jackson: My Untold Story Of Embarrassment’ has been written by Charlotte Laws about an encounter she had with Michael in a camera shop.

To mark the 10th Anniversary of ‘This Is It’, an official box set that includes vinyl, a 3D disc and coffee table book is being released via michaeljackson.com

The new Broadway musical celebrating Michael’s music has had a name change. Previously named ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ it now will be named simply ‘MJ.’

Yesterday, September 25th, Motown released a new album called ‘Motown Unreleased: 1969’ which contains a Jackson 5 track and is to mark their 60th Anniversary.

Billboard have reported that in Los Angeles on September 20th, a federal judge ruled that HBO must now participate in arbitration with Michael Jackson’s Estate.

The fantastic Michael Jackson convention, Kingvention, is taking place in London on Saturday, September 21st, and we have a free pair of tickets for you to win.

‘Thriller Live’ has been running at the Lyric Theatre for more than 10 years, but now due to theatre refurbishment, it will be closing there in April next year.

Michael’s former backing singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett, will be in Holborn, London on September 22nd performing ‘Unplugged’ with special guest Lari Basilio.

The ‘Michael Jackson: On The Wall’ Exhibition opened at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art in Finland on August 21st and will run through to January 26th, 2020.