Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ an accident
21/10/09 21:15 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Kenny Ortega - the choreographer behind the 50 planned London shows the 'King of Pop’ was rehearing for when he tragically died in June – revealed the documentary was pieced together from private footage of the star rehearsing and was never intended to be released to the public.
He said: 'The recordings were made so we could use them, then the tapes were destined for Michael’s private library. They have a real unguarded honesty to them.
'At first I got so many messages from fans around the world asking to see the shows, asking to see the footage and eventually I realised the journey wasn’t over and we had to do this.
'It is for the fans and the film will show the development and intentions of the show, and the concert as it moved closer to London.'
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Michael Jackson nominated for five American Music Awards
14/10/09 21:43 Filed in: Michael Jackson
The pop legend – who died on June 25 – is in the running to be named Artist of the Year at the prestigious event and will be up against Taylor Swift, Eminem, Kings of Leon and Lady Gaga.
The 'Thriller’ singer is also nominated for Favourite Male Artist in both the Pop or Rock and the Soul/Rhythm and Blues categories, and Favourite Album for his 'Number Ones’ LP in both of the categories.
Jackson song given public premiere
12/10/09 21:33 Filed in: Michael Jackson
A new song by the late Michael Jackson has been played online and on the radio.
The track, called This Is It, is the first to emerge since the star died in June, and features backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.
It has been released on the singer's website and to radio stations and will be the only original song on a double CD due to be released soon.
At the time of its airing there was also no information about when the song was written and recorded, who else worked on it and whether his brothers had recorded their vocals before or after he died.
Jackson 'planned to scrap Thriller'
28/09/09 09:26 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson planned to scrap his hit album Thriller because the mixes weren't right, taped conversations have revealed.
According to the News of the World, the late popstar cried when he heard the first version of the record.
"Thriller sounded so crap," Jackson said. "The mixes sucked. When we listened to the whole album there were tears... I just cried like a baby.
"I stormed out of the room and said, 'We're not releasing this. Call [record company] CBS and tell them they are not getting this album. We are not releasing this'."
He continued: "I felt terrible. One of the maintenance crew in the studio had a bicycle and so I took it and rode up to the schoolyard. I just watched the children play.
"And when I came back I was ready to rule the world. I went into the studio and I turned them songs out."
Jackson reportedly remixed one song a week and the album was eventually released in November 1982. It went on to sell 70 million copies worldwide.
Michael Jackson's son is to play his father
21/09/09 21:21 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's son is to play him in a new film
Omer Bhatti – whom the late 'King of Pop’ told friends he had fathered – will play Michael in a movie charting his rise to superstardom in the 80s.
A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'Michael's story from childhood to the height of success is nothing short of astounding.
The family feel fans would love to see a dramatic retelling. They want to cover his childhood and family life but really focus on when his career went into overdrive."
Although Norwegian Omer – who has worked as a Michael Jackson impersonator - denies Michael is his biological father, he has revealed the singer used to tell him he was 'like a son' to him.
Tito Jackson says Micheal was born with it
17/09/09 09:49 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Tito Jackson has said his brokther Michael has always had his singing voice
Tito said: "We started doing harmonies and singing our favourite Motown songs and Michael and Marlon used to try to come in and join us and we'd kick them out.
"We wouldn't even give them the chance to open their mouths because we felt this was big boys stuff. Here we were, we were only 9, 10 and 11 ourselves."
He added: "Michael Jackson has always been amazing, even at that time. We didn't know it until we were invited to come see him perform at a school play and he had a song that he was singing.
"I can't remember the song but we heard him sing and our mouths flew open. We couldn't believe it! We immediately rushed him home and he was in our next rehearsal working with us. He was just born with it."
Wembley for Jackson tribute?
12/09/09 09:23 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Jermaine Jackson wants his late brothers tribute show to be held at Wembley in the UK
Organisers World Tribute Productions are currently in negotiations with the London venue about moving the show there in 2010.
"We need time to confirm the location," a spokesperson told the BBC. "We are definitely moving to London and Wembley Stadium is our favourite location.
Jermaine claimed that newspaper reports from Austria mocking the lineup prompted the decision to hold the show in London.
"When artists who have won eight Grammy Awards and sold millions of records around the world and are able to sell out large stadiums are then called 'B-list artists', are made fun of and generally disrespected, is something I just cannot understand," he said.
"If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them."
Michael Jackson to appear on stage again !
09/09/09 20:32 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is set to appear on stage again along side his brother Jermaine
Details of how the late star will take part are being kept secret but organisers said it would be one of the highlights of the evening.
Jermaine also hinted at a possible reunion performance from the Jackson family at the show.
But he broke down in tears as he said that since his brother's death, his family had not had time for private mourning.
He said: "We have not had our time yet.
"We are trying to find our time just to be a family and pick up the pieces and move on but at the same time we realise that Michael didn't just belong to us anymore - he belonged to the whole world and we have to continue to give the world what they want."
Line up for Michael Jackons tribute concert revealed
08/09/09 11:05 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Jermaine Jackson revealed who would be performing at the all star tribute concert
The concert will take place in the Austrian captial on a crown shaped stage
Confirmed names so far, Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge, Chris Brown, Akon, Angela Bassett and a German based boy band.
More names are to be reavaled this week in news conferences.
Macaulay Culkin father Jackson's son
01/09/09 07:30 Filed in: Michael Jackson
It has been reported that Macaulay Culkin is the father of Michael Jackson's son Blanket
The 'Home Alone' star who became friends with Michael in 1990, when he was just 10 years old reportedly donated sperm to create Prince Michael II, known as Blanket.
The sperm was then inserted into an unknown surrogate mother, and Blanket was born in 2002, when Macaulay was 22 years old.
An insider told Britain's Sun newspaper: "It is well known Jackson and Macaulay shared a unique bond.
"Now rumours are spreading like wildfire that Macaulay, who Jackson nicknamed Mack, is actually Blanket's biological dad."
A source added: "This isn't just chitter-chatter, even Culkin suspects he's Blanket's father. So many names have been mentioned as prospective dads, and this is probably the wackiest yet.
"But Jackson and Culkin were best friends. He was one of the few people Jackson really trusted and Mack never let him down. Really, Jackson idolised him - that's why he asked Mack to donate sperm.
"Deep down, I think he always wished Mack was his son. Creating Blanket was the next best thing."
Michael Jackson death was homicide
25/08/09 09:22 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Its official, Michael Jackson died from being injected with a cocktail of drugs - I think we all knew this but it was confirmed by the coroner
The finding makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against Jackson's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray, who was with the pop star when he died.
Dr Murray has been the target of a manslaughter investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department since the days surrounding Jackson's death.
Now remember him for things like this
Michael Jackson email drug account
24/08/09 21:31 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Police believe Michael Jackson used an email account to buy drugs
Detectives in Los Angeles have recently discovered the late pop legend had accessed AOL and Gmail accounts in the run up to his death in June from a suspected cardiac arrest and plan to search his personal messages for evidence he used them to acquire medicines illegally.
A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: 'They could hold vital evidence with regard to Michael’s death and the drugs he was using regularly. Not only did he get prescription drugs through a network of doctors, it’s believed he may also have got them from illegal websites or drug cartels. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has to get a search warrant first and this takes a few days.'
Police are also keen to search a private mobile phone belonging to the 'Thriller’ singer.
Did Michael Jackson have a secret lover before he died?
21/08/09 11:24 Filed in: Michael Jackson
It has been report Michael Jackson had a secret lover, Jason Pfeiffer who worked at the skin clinic MJ used
He said: "I've lost my soulmate. It's very hard to describe the loss I feel - but there is something that's empty in my heart.
'It was a short romantic love story that ended in tragedy.'
He also said: "I guess our first 'date' was in my car. We went for a drive and were talking and having fun, but Michael had his minders who were 'nosey' as Michael put it.
"We had to make sure we were not caught, and although the date was short as I had to take him home before anyone noticed, we had a great time. I thought nobody else knew, but have since discovered that others did surmise the truth."
Jackos doctor could be charged with manslaughter
20/08/09 13:30 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Another story about MJ but he is in the news a lot !
Michael Jacksons doctor is to be charged with manslaughter within two weeks
Investigators had hoped to take the physician into custody as early as next week, but they are now planning to issue one more search warrant – believed to be on a Los Angeles pharmacy – to gather more evidence before moving forward, according to Fox News.
Murray – who has allegedly told officers he administered the injection – was to be charged with second degree murder, but officers fear they don’t have enough evidence to make the charge stand.
Jacksons Mum wants to sue AEG
19/08/09 21:34 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jacksons Mother wants to sue AEG over her sons death
Katherine Jackson claims the pressures of the 50-date residency which her son was talked into led to his death.
She is believed to be targeting both the promoters behind the shows, AEG, and Michael’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray, in a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit.
Katherine’s lawyer Burt Levitch said: 'The possibility of a wrongful death action has been floated.
"In that regard, no decision has been finalised. Dr. Murray's name has been put forward because he is under investigation.
"It's fairly obvious from press accounts that AEG had a very active role in Michael's life for the last six months. They paid for his home and for Dr. Conrad Murray."
Michael Jacksons Dr posts video clip
19/08/09 16:04 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jacksons doctor, Dr Conrad Murray has come out of hiding to protest his innocence via you tube
See the clip below
Date for Jackos burial
18/08/09 08:47 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is to be buried on his 51st birthday on the 29th August, same birthday as mine !
The late singer's father Joe said the family had finally decided that the King of Pop will be laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills
Jacko has been frozen
17/08/09 10:53 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jacksons body has been moved to a top secret freezer
The singer's mother Katherine has ordered his embalmed remains be taken somewhere she can "visit him privately".
Before it was relocated, the body had been temporarily interred in the family crypt of Motown records founder Berry Gordy Jr. at Hollywood's Forest Lawn cemetery.
Last week, cemetery staff moved the corpse to a "cold room" in the basement of the nearby Freedom Mausoleum.
Once the body was secure, the gold casket was encased in Perspex to protect it from frost.
Michael Jackson is still earning
14/08/09 11:02 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson has earned £60 Million since his death
Executors of the singer's estate claim money from a film deal and merchandising contracts has "flooded" into Michael's bank accounts since he died in June.
They predict the pop superstar will make another £60 million by the end of the year, and expect him to overtake Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain and Elvis Presley – who have made £450 million and £362 million respectively from beyond the grave - as the highest-earning dead celebrity in the next 12 months.
Lawyer John Branca, who is co-executor of Michael’s estate, said: 'Clearly this will be a new record for estates that likely will not be broken. Elvis’ estate makes £33million a year. This will be a bigger estate.'
Branca and fellow co-executor, music executive John McClain, have put together a series of deals for commemorative coins, school supplies, a coffee-table book and a film.
They have also been retrieving funds held for Michael by anonymous creditors, thought to amount to "several million pounds", and tallying the value of the singer's property, memorabilia and art collections.
Michael Jackson is finally laid to rest
10/08/09 14:18 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was reportedly buried in a private funeral last Thursday.
Less than a dozen people attended the low-key ceremony at Hollywood's Forest Lawn Cemetery, where the singer was allegedly interred in Motown records founder Berry Gordy's mausoleum.
Michael's father Joe and sister La Toya are believed to have been the only family members to attend the secret service, which took place six weeks after the star died of a suspected cardiac arrest.
The Jackson family has refused to confirm where Michael has been buried because of fears fans will descend on his grave and even attempt to desecrate or steal his body.
A cemetery source said: 'Michael has already been laid to rest, but other than the Jackson family and the management at Forest Lawn, no one knows the exact spot.
'Staff at the cemetery have been fed several different locations, it’s as if they are hoping to confuse everyone so it can’t leak out.
Michael Jackson to be buried
07/08/09 22:09 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's family have reportedly filed papers to have the star buried at a Hollywood cemetery.
Officials at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles are now clear to "proceed with burial", over six weeks after the singer died of a suspected cardiac arrest.
Michael Jackson's medical report missing
05/08/09 20:55 Filed in: Michael Jackson
The singers medical examination record has gone missing.
Michael Jackson’s Insurers for the This Is It 50-date London residency at the O2 were astounded when the report they received from Dr. David Slavit declared the singer to be in perfect health, joking it appeared to have been "based on the body of an astronaut".
An AEG spokesperson said: "AEG did not hire a doctor at any time in connection with securing insurance. Dr. David Slavit performed the medical exam which was submitted to the insurers as part of their underwriting.
"AEG has never received a copy of Dr. Slavit's medical exam. A second medical examination was scheduled in the UK when the tour arrived. The policy was issued in a fictitious name."
Jackson killed whilst his doctor slept
03/08/09 13:35 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was allegedly killed by an aide while his doctor slept.
The king of Pop - who died of a suspected heart attack on June 25 had been given surgical anaesthetic Propofol by his personal doctor Conrad Murray earlier in the day and is thought to have awoken when the drugs wore off and demanded pain relief.
Murray was asleep at the time so one of Michael's aides reportedly gave him a shot of powerful painkiller Demerol and the combination of the pain relief and Propofol is thought to have triggered a fatal heart attack.
An insider told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Murray would set up a system to give Michael a steady intravenous release of Diprivan through the night.
But this time Michael woke up before Murray did and asked one of his aides for some Demerol.
"The aide gave it to him, but it was too soon after receiving the anaesthetic. That's what killed him."
Michael Jackson died three times
29/07/09 09:45 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson apparently died three times in the last 18 months of his life.
According to reports Jackson put his life in danger several times before his death in June 2009.
It has been claimed that the singer enjoyed the sensation of his heart being re-started.
A source told National Enquirer magazine: I know there were at least three instances in the last 18 months where Michael literally died before either doctors or bodyguards were able to bring him back. Once, after the doctors finally managed to wake him up, Michael said he had died and gone to heaven, and it felt good.
Jackson partied with Diddy !
27/07/09 08:14 Filed in: Diddy | Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson gatecrashed one of Diddys parties just to meet Beyonce ! Diddy posted a picture of himself and the King of Pop on Twitter. He revealed on the David Letterman show that the picture had been taken six years ago.
Is this Michael Jackson's love child sitting on the front row?
22/07/09 12:11 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Mr Bhatti, 25, sat alongside Jackson's brothers and sisters during the tribute two weeks ago. The news fuels speculation that he is the late singer's fourth child.Early photos Bhatti show an uncanny likeness to Prince Michael II, seven also known as Blanket – the youngest of the Jackson's three children, and to the singer himself.
Michael Jackson's son thinks he's on holiday
21/07/09 22:07 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Jackson’s son also known as 'Blanket' doesn't realise his dad died last month and was left confused after the star's memorial service in Los Angeles.
Mark Lester who is godfather to Michael's three children told Hello! magazine: "It is obvious to me that Blanket is still unsure about what exactly happened to his father. He said, 'Where's daddy gone? On holiday?' It was a rhetorical question and it broke my heart.
