Michael Jackson News

Update on Michael Jackson London Tribute on June 26th this year, with further information available for fans buying group tickets.

King Of Pop ‘Fanvention’ will take place in Gary, Indiana, for Michael’s birthday. A Press Conference will be held on March 9th .

Crowe Horvath LLP has made a creditors claim against Michael’s estate for $38,495 for three weeks work from June 4th to June 25th

Official Press Release: Meet the ‘This Is It’ dancers, choreographers and Kenny Ortega, February 21st at HMV in London.

An ice sculpture of Michael has been made in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. A more permanent reminder may replace it.

Please click here to read official press release regarding ‘Facebook for Fans’ dedicated to the Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait.

Serious collectors may know that the soundtrack from Michael’s rehearsal film ‘This Is It’ is available on vinyl at HMV.co.uk.

Nikki Paolo Goulart is a Michael Jackson performer in Brazil and is thought to be the most convincing impersonator ever seen.

Documentary filmmakers from all over the world are visiting and filming in Gary, Indiana, to see Michael’s birthplace and home.

If you would like to vote for ‘Scream’ or ‘Thriller’ in a poll to chose the 50 Greatest Pop Videos of all time, go to 4music.com.

The Vatican’s official paper has published a Vatican-approved guide to the Top 10 Albums of all time. It includes ‘Thriller’.

On March 12th in St Neots, fans will be able to see a Michael Tribute and you can win tickets. Click here for more information.

Some of Michael’s rides from Neverland Ranch are available to ride at the Riverside National Date Festival in Kiddie Carnival.

The Nashville Game Company has produced a thousand piece puzzle on Michael. For more information, please click here.

On February 4th we reported about the Rebbie Jackson show in Scranton, PA. Now, click here to read the official Press Release.

Immediately following Conrad Murray’s arraignment on the charge of involuntary manslaughter, the Judge released the autopsy report.

Brad Buxer, a musician who worked with Michael on many projects, has filed a claim against the estate for unpaid earnings and fees.

Time is running out. If you want to see the Michael Exhibition at the O2 which closes Feb 28th – AEG now have some special offers.

Annabelle has contacted us regarding a Michael tribute night that is in Bridlington (UK) on February 19th at the Revelstoke Hotel.

Michael tribute band ‘Who’s Bad’ have added some dates to their British tour and now will be visiting Glasgow in Scotland too.

With a release date of May 31st, Michael’s iconic film ‘Moonwalker’ will be exclusively available on Blu-Ray in UK, from HMV.

Doctor Conrad Murray who admitted injecting Michael with Propofol before he died, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Click here to read an official Press Release on the midnight release of ‘This Is It’ DVD in the USA.

The ‘This Is It’ DVD has debuted at Number 1 in the USA with sales of 1.2 million copies. The Blu-ray disc also debuted at Number 1

Golden Granites in India, has sculpted and displayed a twelve foot high statue of Michael from a single black granite rock.

On February 15th tickets for a Rebbie Jackson show go on sale. She will include a Jackson Medley and will pay homage to Michael.

A resolution to honour Michael in the Tennessee House was passed by a vote of fifty-one to twenty-two yesterday.

In Las Vegas, Judge Villani has ruled against Murray on a debt of $132,000, in respect of office medical equipment and services.

TD Bank presents a painting, ‘Harlem Tribute To Michael Jackson’, to celebrate Black History Month supported by the people of Harlem.

Prince, Paris and Blanket have recorded a special poem as an intro to the new version the charity recording of ‘We Are The World’.

Stars involved in ‘We Are The World’ spoke of their experiences and emotions during the re-recording of the song with Quincy Jones.

The official launch of the updated ‘Thriller Live’ takes place in London on February 11th, featuring new songs and choreography.

Welsh schoolboy Shaheen Jafargholi will take part in another tribute to Michael, this time to launch an exhibition in Asia.

The Jamaica Observer celebrates Michael as a modern trailblazer in Black History Month because of his outstanding career.

In July and October 2009 we told you about John Uilenberg’s paintings of Michael. He now has more for you to see on his website.

Christian, owner of a German fan site has created a video on You Tube which he would like to share with fans around the world.

Julie Ellis, from Nottingham, England has completed a piece of modern art of Michael following his death and prints are available.

The Hard Rock Live Concert venue in Hollywood Florida will hold a Disco Ball on February 25th, with a special tribute to Michael.

In Macao, Asia, today, the Michael Jackson Gallery opened it’s exhibition of Michael’s most famous memorabilia at Ponte 16 Casino.

The Grammys opened with a tribute to Michael, as stars sang along with him to ‘Earth Song’ and Prince and Paris accepted his award.

On the red carpet after the Grammys, Ne-Yo, Natalie Cole and Ashanti reveal their favourite Michael Jackson songs of all time.

Update on MJ Latin and their appearance on the Sky 1 talent show ‘Got To Dance’