Janet Jackson releases new single and 33 classics on greatest hits collection, 'Number Ones'October 13th, 2009 Janet Jackson's greatest hits includes new singleLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson is topping her latest greatest-hits collection with a new single. The greatest-hits collection, called "Number Ones," includes 33 classic Jackson hits and her newest song, "Make Me." The two-disc album will be released Nov.
Jackson Five to reunite?October 11th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Tito has hinted that their family band, Jackson 5, may reunite. The Jackson 5 was formed in 1964 and the Jackson brothers - Tito, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael were a part of it.
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.
MJ's 'This Is It' film to have 15 worldwide launchesSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - The film showing Michael Jackson rehearsing for his comeback tour is set to have at least 15 simultaneous premieres around the globe. The 'This Is It' movie depicts the late King of Pop practising for his 50-show run at the O2 Arena in London.
TV channel to hunt for biggest Jackson fan in IndiaAugust 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All Indian fans of pop star Michael Jackson gear up. Entertainment channel Vh1 is set to host "The Search For India’s Biggest Michael Jackson Fan” contest.
Berry Gordy to write the introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' memoirAugust 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk."
A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.
Organizers say Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna will be held Sept. 26August 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.
Jermaine Jackson scotches Jamaica 'Jackson 5' reunion gig reportsJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson has rubbished reports that he and brothers Marlon, Randy, and Tito are set for a 'Jackson 5' reunion for a Jamaican music festival, in tribute to their Michael Jackson. A recent TMZ.com report said that the brothers were planning to perform a mix of Jackson 5 songs and solo hits at the Reggae Sumfest, which runs on the island from 19 to 25 July.
Martin Bashir's TV documentary 'Living With Michael Jackson' to be re-screenedJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - TV documentary 'Living With Michael Jackson', which sparked concern about the late King of Pop's relationships with children, is set to be re-screened. The programme adversely affected the 'Thriller' hitmakers' reputation when it was first shown in 2003.
U2 pay tribute to Jackson during Europe tourJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - U2 paid tribute to Michael Jackson as they began their first tour in three years in Barcelona. Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, who will be performing at 15 stadiums across Europe, dedicated Angel Of Harlem, originally penned about Billie Holiday, to the late King of Pop.
Michael Jackson recordings dominate the charts with staggering popularity surgeJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Days after his sudden death, pop star Michael Jackson's 2003 album of his greatest hits, "Number Ones", has surged again to the top of the album charts in Britain, music industry market groups reported Sunday. Altogether, 43 singles and 11 albums by Jackson and by the family group The Jackson 5 have also surged forward on the music industry charts of the top-200 titles.
Michael Jackson tribute leads BET Awards to likely largest audience everJune 29th, 2009 Strong ratings for BET Awards and Jackson tributeNEW YORK — The BET Awards turned into an impromptu Michael Jackson tribute and preliminary ratings show that it will have the event's biggest audience ever. Nielsen Media Research says the ratings from its 56 biggest markets showed Sunday's BET Awards were up 61 percent over last year.
Jackson family statement on death of pop superstarJune 28th, 2009 Jackson family statement on death of pop starTranscript of statement issued by the family of Michael Jackson through People magazine:
"In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon.
Corey Feldman And Michael Jackson: Controversies Around FriendshipJune 27th, 2009 His heart stopped beating before his comeback shows in UK could raise the heartbeats of his listeners. Michael Jackson's death, however, does not stop him from repaying for his deeds, as per former child actor.
Singer Michael Jackson is dead: Reports (Second Lead)June 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, aged 50, media reports say. Paramedics were called to the singer's home around midday local time Thursday after he stopped breathing and suffered a suspected cardiac arrest, BBC reported.