Judge approves deal for concert promoter to exhibit Michael Jackson memorabilia

August 22nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles judge gave the green light for an exhibit of Michael Jackson memorabilia to be shown in a tour of three cities, a celebrity news website reported. The tour could take in up to $6 million for the estate of the late singer, who died unexpectedly at age 50 in June.

August 22nd, 2009 Jackson's nephew testifies at hearingLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's nephew says his uncle was a consummate perfectionist who was concerned about his legacy. Taj Jackson's testimony at a hearing on Friday was meant to bolster his grandmother's opposition to a proposed exhibition of the King of Pop's memorabilia.

August 21st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's brother RANDY will be called to testify against a planned KING OF POP memorabilia tour on Friday (21Aug09). The former Jackson 5 singer is expected to take the witness stand as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff decides whether to allow Michael Jackson's estate executors, John Branca and John McClain, to go ahead with their proposed exhibition, which will display souvenirs in three cities around the world.

August 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.

August 18th, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson merchandising dealLOS ANGELES — Official Michael Jackson merchandise will soon arrive on store shelves, but the fate of a proposed tour of the King of Pop's memorabilia remains in limbo after the singer's mother expressed renewed concerns on Monday. Attorneys for Katherine Jackson withdrew their objections to an agreement with merchandiser Bravado to bring everything from Jackson trading cards, apparel and cell phone themes to consumers.

August 18th, 2009 Official MICHAEL JACKSON merchandise is set to line store shelves after the King Of Pop's mother withdrew her initial objections to the deal. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the contract with souvenir company Bravado International in a court hearing on Monday (17Aug09) after speaking to attorneys for Katherine Jackson, estate executors John Branca and John McClain as well as a lawyer representing the singer's three young children.

August 12th, 2009 Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna set for Sept. 26VIENNA — Organizers of what's being billed as a global tribute to Michael Jackson in Vienna say the event will be held on Sept.

August 10th, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson filmLOS ANGELES —Audiences will get to see the King of Pop perform one more time after a judge approved a major movie deal. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate, concert promoter AEG Live and Columbia Pictures on Monday.

August 8th, 2009 Judge approves Jackson collectors' itemsLOS ANGELES — The King of Pop is coming to calendars and collectors' coin cases after a judge approved several deals involving the singer's estate. Attorneys for the current administrators of Michael Jackson's estate presented the deals for approval Friday morning.

August 8th, 2009 Jermaine Jackson's 'Smile' coming to iTunesLOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson's rendition of "Smile" sung at his brother's public memorial is coming to iTunes. A judge granted Michael Jackson's estate a request to enter into an agreement with Apple to distribute the song on its popular music downloading service.

August 3rd, 2009 Judge approves monthly allowance to Jackson kidsLOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a monthly allowance to Michael Jackson's three children. The amounts weren't disclosed at a court hearing Monday.

July 24th, 2009 Judge approves deals to reprint 'Moonwalk'LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday cleared the way for Michael Jackson's autobiography, "Moonwalk," to return to store shelves in the United States, Canada and Europe. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a request by the temporary administrators of the pop icon's estate to enter into new publishing deals.

July 14th, 2009 Jackson promoter considers UK tribute showLONDON — The promoter of Michael Jackson's London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star's birthday at the end of August. AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson's birthday on Aug.

July 3rd, 2009 Jackson memorial tentatively set for Tuesday in LALOS ANGELES — An executive with a concert promoter says Michael Jackson's memorial service will be Tuesday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — if that's what his mother wants. Randy Phillips, chief executive for AEG Live, which owns Staples and was Jackson's promoter, says he met Thursday with Jackson's brother Randy.

June 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson memorabilia up for sale in VegasLAS VEGAS — A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia is up for auction in Las Vegas — a potentially lucrative coincidence a day after the singer's death. A celebrity auction Friday at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino has been planned for months, and was promoted mostly as featuring Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe items.