Videos
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November 13, 2022
‘Thriller’ And ‘Beat It’ Available in 4K
Apple Music and iTunes now have the 4K versions of “Thriller” and “Beat It.” We’re still waiting for “Billie Jean,” and for the YouTube videos to be updated.
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November 10, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Who Do You Know’
The final bonus track for “Thriller 40” has been announced as “Who Do You Know.” Michael first started working on it in 1980 and again in 1982 for “Thriller.”
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November 8, 2022
Michael Hits The Charts
With the Thriller Challenge, Zombie flash dances around the world and general ghoulish fun, it’s no surprise Michael has made an appearance in multiple charts.
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November 3, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Can’t Get Outta The Rain’
“Can’t Get Outta The Rain” has been the announced as a track for “Thriller 40.” The song is familiar to fans as it’s been included on multiple releases before.
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November 1, 2022
Parties, Documentary And Immersive Events
Promotion for “Thriller 40” has been announced and will includes immersive events, screenings of the new 40th Anniversary Documentary, and parties. Details here.
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October 30, 2022
Thriller Night At Hayvenhurst
Michael’s family, lead by Prince, celebrated the 40th anniversary of “Thriller” with a party at the family home in Hayvenhurst, while raising funds for charities.
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October 27, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Starlight’
This morning “Starlight” was announced as the next bonus track for “Thriller 40.” This is the original demo of the hit song “Thriller,” written by Rod Temperton.
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October 24, 2022
New ‘Thriller’ Magazine Released
A new magazine has popped up on the shelves in stores around the USA, which is dedicated to Michael’s “Thriller” album, as we celebrate its 40th anniversary.
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October 20, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Carousel’
The previously released “Carousel,” written by Michael Sembello and Don Freeman, is the latest bonus track to be announced for the upcoming “Thriller 40” album.
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October 15, 2022
Thriller Challenge
The song “Thriller” never hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Help us make history by getting this Halloween anthem to number one from Oct 28th – Nov 3rd 2022.
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October 13, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Sunset Driver’
Today the sixth bonus track was announced as “Sunset Driver.” Our understanding is this is the same version that appeared on the 2004 “Ultimate Collection.”
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October 6, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘What A Lovely Way To Go’
“What A Lovely Way To Go” is the latest bonus track to be announced for “Thriller 40.” It’s the first song that’s totally new and unknown to the fan community.
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October 4, 2022
‘Thriller’ Album Documentary
Music journalist and filmmaker Nelson George is directing a documentary on the making of Michael’s “Thriller” album for its 40th anniversary celebrations.
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September 29, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Got The Hots’
The latest bonus track to be announced is “Got the Hots,” which has been previously available for fans on the Japanese version of the 2008 “Thriller 25” album.
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September 22, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘The Toy’
“The Toy” has been announced as a bonus track on “Thriller 40.” The song evolved into “Best of Joy,” which was released posthumously on the 2010 album “Michael.”
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September 15, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘She’s Trouble’
“She’s Trouble,” which has circulated throughout the fan community for decades, has been announced as another bonus track on the forthcoming “Thriller 40” album.
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September 8, 2022
Bonus Track: ‘Behind The Mask’
Michael’s Estate, along with Sony, have announced the first bonus track for “Thriller 40” will be “Behind the Mask,” a version of which was released in 2010.
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August 29, 2022
Additional ‘Thriller 40’ Tracks Unveiled
The 15 previously released additional tracks for “Thriller 40,” which will only be available on the digital/streaming copies of the album, have been unveiled.
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August 29, 2022
10 New ‘Thriller 40’ Tracks Coming Soon
The 10 new bonus tracks on “Thriller 40,” which includes rarities and demos, will be announced one at a time from September 5th and the release on November 18th.
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August 29, 2022
‘Thriller 40’ Website Launches
Today we launch our official homage to the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ album with thriller40.com. We look forward to celebrating with you.
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August 28, 2022
Nicki Minaj Mentions Michael In Award Win
Nicki Minaj has won the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award at the MTV VMA’s. In her acceptance speech Minaj said how she wish Michael Jackson could be here.
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August 23, 2022
‘Thriller 40’ Slip Sleeve Revealed
The German version of Amazon is showing a new slip sleeve cover for the upcoming “Thriller 40th Anniversary” album. It houses the 2CD album with original cover.
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July 9, 2022
Michael Album CD Re-Issued
The 2010 album ‘Michael’ has been re-issued. It now only containing 7 songs, omitting the 3 controversial tracks that have been accused of using fake vocals.
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June 29, 2022
Controversial Cascio Tracks Removed
The controversial Cascio tracks from the album ‘Michael’ have been removed from most major streaming platforms including Apple Music. Spotify will likely follow.
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June 28, 2022
‘Thriller’ Actress Ola Ray Releases Book
39 years since the iconic short film, Ola Ray who starred opposite Michael in ‘Thriller,’ has released her first autobiography called ‘The Thrill of it All.’
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June 25, 2022
‘Thriller Live’ And Siedah Garrett Record ‘Man In The Mirror’
Cast members of ‘Thriller Live’ have joined Siedah Garrett to record a cover of ‘Man In The Mirror,’ which Siedah originally wrote with Glen Ballard for Michael.
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June 13, 2022
MJ Musical Performs And Wins At The Tony Awards
‘MJ The Musical’ won four awards at the Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. They also performed during the show.
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June 11, 2022
MJ Day 30 in London On Michael’s Birthday
Don’t miss the ultimate Michael Jackson party celebrating his birthday at one of London’s most iconic venues, Madame Tussauds on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August.
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June 10, 2022
MJ The Musical Cast Recording Album
MJ The Musical will be releasing an Original Broadway Cast Recording of the show on July 15th digitally and on CD. It will include 20 hits from the King of Pop.
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May 18, 2022
4K Short Films For ‘Thriller 40’
To celebrate Thriller 40, along with the double CD, there will also be a limited edition vinyl pressing and 4K short films, directly in response to fan requests.
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May 16, 2022
‘Thriller 40’ Double Album Announced
A 40th Anniversary edition of ‘Thriller’ has been announced. The double album will include the original album alongside previously unreleased Thriller-era demos.
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May 16, 2022
Maxwell Performs ‘The Lady In My Life’
To celebrate 40 years of ‘Thriller,’ Maxwell performed ‘The Lady In My Life’ at the Billboard Music Awards. He ended shouting out “We love you Michael Jackson!”
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May 15, 2022
Billboard Awards To Celebrate ‘Thriller’
Michael Jackson’s Estate has confirmed that tonights Billboard Music Awards will kick off the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the 1982 ‘Thriller’ album.
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May 9, 2022
MJ Nominated For 10 Tony Awards
‘MJ’, the Michael Jackson musical that has taken Broadway by storm has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards, only 3 months since it opened; including Best Musical.
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April 7, 2022
Michael Jackson And The Lakers Game
NBA superstar Magic Johnson has opened up about his close friendship with Michael Jackson, including the time he took him to see a Lakers game that went crazy.
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March 24, 2022
Vote For Michael’s Simpsons Episode
Billboard are running a poll for you to vote for your favorite musical cameo in The Simpsons. As of writing this, Michael is leading the poll. Add your vote now.
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March 22, 2022
MJ Musical To Go On North American Tour
MJ, the musical which has become a huge Broadway hit, has announced that it will go on a North American tour next year, starting in Chicago on July 26th 2023.
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March 20, 2022
Producer John Barnes Passes Away
John Barnes who worked with Michael Jackson on ‘We Are The World,’ ‘Captain EO,’ and every subsequent major album from Michael into the late 90s has passed away.
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March 4, 2022
Sean Lennon Talks About Michael
Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has spoken about his time with Michael Jackson throughout the 1980s and his experience of life at Neverland Ranch.
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February 27, 2022
Gladys Knight Misses Michael “Every Day”
The Grammy award winner singer Gladys Knight has said how she misses Michael Jackson “every day” and recalls a story of how he asked her about having a family.
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February 20, 2022
Donny Osmond And Michael Jackson
Donny Osmond has spoken about his friendship with Michael Jackson, the advise he got from the King of Pop, and the last conversation he had with him in 2008.
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February 19, 2022
Guitarist Steve Stevens Remembers Michael
Rock guitarist Steve Stevens, who featured on ‘Dirty Diana’ has spoken to Ultimate Classic Rock about his experience with the King of Pop, and how it came to be.