New Jackson single, 'This is It,' coming out next monthSeptember 23rd, 2009 New Michael Jackson song to be releasedNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song, except to say it includes backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.
Doherty Reunites With Ex-libertines DrummerAugust 27th, 2009 British rocker PETE DOHERTY thrilled fans at a solo gig on Tuesday (25Aug09) by teaming up with former THE LIBERTINES drummer PAUL DUFOUR to perform some rare songs. The singer was performing an intimate gig at a bar in London when Dufour appeared onstage unannounced.
Michael Jackson's body moved to secret freezerAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jacksons mother has moved the King of Pops body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately. Jacksons body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordys family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.
Thriller album cover: releasedAugust 14th, 2009 The 25th Anniversary Thriller album cover was released today. Origanal Thriller was the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson.
JACKSON'S LOST TRACKS GRABBED BY SISTER LATOYAAugust 6th, 2009 A treasure trove of unheard MICHAEL JACKSON recordings were removed from the King of Pop's estate by his sister LATOYA hours after the pop star's death in June (09). Hard drives containing new songs and unreleased tracks from Jacko's career were collected by his sibling - and now there's a fight between the Jackson family and the executors of the pop star's estate brewing over who will have the rights to remaster and release the tunes.
MJ killed by Demerol shot given by aide as personal doctor sleptAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson reported suffered a heart attack after an aide injected him with a shot of powerful painkiller Demerol, while the star's personal doctor was sleeping. Dr. Conrad Murray was said to have previously admitted to police that he administered surgical anaesthetic Propofol to the King of Pop that same day.
Michael Jacksons family fighting over his estateJuly 23rd, 2009 The King of Pop is not yet buried and controversies over his property are cropping up. Michael Jackson has left behind a legacy as an artist and some 500 million USD, which is currently the eye candy of many, a people including Jackson’s mom Katherine Jackson.
Michael Jackson secret son? Omer Bhatti PicturesJuly 23rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's secret son 25 years Omar Bhatti Norwegian rapper (mother Pia Bhatti) is no secret now, you will found him in most of the recent family photos. Even couple of weeks ago Omar Bhatti was allowed to sat in the front row circled by the Jackson family at the Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Los Angeles.
Sony to release film of Jackson's final daysJuly 20th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Sony is to release a movie based on more than 80 hours of footage filmed during Michael Jackson's final days as he was rehearsing for his comeback concerts in London, trade paper Variety reported Monday. Sony is expected to pay over $50 million for the rights to the footage, which was offered by concert promoter AEG to Hollywood film studios over the weekend.
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.
Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe to miss his funeralJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
Nepal bar offers Michael Jackson theme cocktailsJuly 3rd, 2009 KATHMANDU - King of pop Michael Jacksons untimely death last week spurred fresh public interest in him worldwide. Now an enterprising restaurant in Kathmandu, a city that was not in the singers ken, is hoping to cash in on that.
Michael Jackson leaves behind 'mountain' of unreleased songsJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has left behind a mass of unreleased recordings that did not make it onto the records said the former chairman and CEO of Sony Music
Tommy Mottola, the former chairman and CEO of Sony Music, which owns the distribution rights to the singer's music, confirmed there were stacks of previously unheard Jackson songs that might be repackaged and released in future. "There are dozens and dozens of songs that did not end up on his albums.
AdnanSami: "I Was Working With Michael"June 27th, 2009 First his father and now fellow-musician Michael Jackson is gone in less than a week...This hasn’t been a good time for Adnan Sami. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.I'm producing and composing the album.
I was working with Michael Jackson: Adnan SamiJune 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.