Sony Vaults Full Of Unreleased Jackson TunesOctober 4th, 2009 Sony bosses have vaults full of of unreleased MICHAEL JACKSON recordings, which they plan to release sparingly in the coming months and years. At least five new tracks will appear on the soundtrack to Jackson's new concert rehearsal movie This Is It, including the title track and a spoken word poem called Planet Earth.
MJ's bro Jermaine to judge BBC's 'Move Like Jacko'October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has been signed to be a judge on the BBC's 'Move Like Jacko' talent show. On the show, the Jackson Five star will be searching for wannabes in UK who can dance like the late King of Pop.
Ski resort company sets mandatory helmet after Natasha Richardson deathOctober 1st, 2009 Ski resort sets helmet rule after Richardson deathVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Six months after actress Natasha Richardson died following a fall at the Mount Tremblant ski resort in Quebec, the company that operates the facility has announced helmet requirements at its North American resorts. Vancouver-based Intrawest said Thursday it will recommend all skiers and snowboarders wear helmets when the ski season begins in a few weeks.
Jimi Hendrix's family to release his unheard tapesSeptember 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jimi Hendrix's family is set to release a series of previously unheard songs recorded by the legendary guitarist. The late singer's sister Janie revealed the family had boxes of unreleased material that could keep fans rocking for another decade.
MJ's unreleased tracks removed from estate by sister La ToyaAugust 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late Michael Jackson's sister La Toya reportedly removed unreleased tracks from his estate hours after he passed away in June. La Toya, 53, is said to have taken the hard drives containing new songs and unreleased tracks from Jacko's career, and now there is a fight between the Jackson family and the executors of the pop star's estate for who will have the rights to remaster and release the tunes.
MJ's 'putrid' perfume set to hit UK shelvesJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Bottles of late King of Pop Michael Jackson's yet unreleased "putrid" perfume may soon hit the shelves in UK markets. Jacko had planned to launch his own fragrance, described as "dangerously seductive", 19 years ago, reports The Sun.
MJ's new songs not to be released anytime soonJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - While sales of Michael Jackson's earlier albums have boosted in the past few weeks, the new music recorded by the late King of Pop before his death is not expected to be release anytime soon, revealed president of his record label Epic. Jackson had been working on new music for several years with hip-hop and R and B stars like Will.i.am, Ne-Yo and Akon.
Madonna to pay homage to Jacko at O2 arenaJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna is all set to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, and that too at the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The Queen of Pop has prepared a special part of her concert at O2 arena today (July 4), reports Fox News.
AP Enterprise: 'Endless' trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs expected posthumouslyJuly 2nd, 2009 'Endless' unreleased music in Jackson's vaultsNEW YORK — Those familiar with Michael Jackson's vaults say the pop star has left behind a trove of unreleased music. Executives and lawyers who know the material anticipate the swelling demand of fans should be satisfied with unreleased tracks from studio sessions of some of Jackson's best albums, as well as more recently recorded songs made with Akon (AY'-kahn) and will.i.am (will eye AM').
Jacko was in great shape, says trainer Lou FerrignoJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rebuffing speculations about Michael Jackson's ill-health, his trainer and actor Lou Ferrigno has said that the King of Pop was in great shape. "I'd never seen him look better," the Sun quoted him as saying.
Will.i.am, Jacko's secret dance music albumJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper William J. Adams a.k.a.
'Desperate Jacko blew £30k a month on drugs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was splashing out 30,000-pound a month on prescription drugs, it has emerged. According to reports, the ailing Thriller hitmaker consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death.
Michael Jackson was working on new song with his kidsJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was writing a new song with the help of his three young kids, it has emerged. The King of Pop started writing the number - titled River Ripple - after spending a day playing traditional games with son Prince Michael, 12, daughter Paris, 11, and six-year-old Prince Michael II - nicknamed Blanket.
Michael Jackson will be bigger in death than he was in life, says fatherJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson is going to be larger in death than he was in life, says his father Joe. In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Geraldo Rivera, Joe said that Michael should've been around to see the public outpouring of affection towards him, reports Sky News.
Jacko hires personal trainer to shape up for UK tourJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.