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Jackson's This Is It Headed To Small Screen
MICHAEL JACKSON's concert movie THIS IS IT is heading for the small screen - network bosses at MTV have secured rights to air the documentary in 2011.The movie is a collection of rehearsal footage from...
By WENN on 18 November 2009
Evan Chandler Commits Suicide
The father of a boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse has committed suicide.Evan Chandler - whose son Jordy was 13 when he claimed in 1993 the pop star had molested him - was...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 November 2009
Jackson Estate Hit With New Claim
MICHAEL JACKSON's estate is facing yet another lawsuit - over alleged unpaid legal bills.The late Thriller icon is accused of failing to pay lawyers at Arnold & Porter for services from February (09) until his...
By WENN on 18 November 2009
Katherine Jackson Mulls Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Murray
MICHAEL JACKSON's mother KATHERINE is "seriously considering" suing the late King of Pop's physician DR. CONRAD MURRAY for wrongful death.The matriarch's attorney Adam Streisand has revealed the doctor's lack of funds is the only thing...
By WENN on 17 November 2009
Jackson's Son Suffers Skin Condition
MICHAEL JACKSON's eldest son PRINCE MICHAEL has inherited his father's rare skin condition, according to the King Of Pop's sister LA TOYA.The late Thriller icon suffered with vitiligo, a condition which causes depigmentation in patches...
By WENN on 17 November 2009
Jackson Movie Uses Old Material
MICHAEL JACKSON's vocal on concert rehearsal movie THIS IS IT has been enhanced by old recordings of his songs.The film, which features footage of the King Of Pop practising for his ill-fated comeback shows, has...
By WENN on 16 November 2009
Court Battle Over Jackson Merchandise Rights
A multi-million dollar legal battle has begun over the merchandising rights for artists including MICHAEL JACKSON and THE ROLLING STONES.Bosses at Bravado International Group claim to have secured the exclusive rights to create merchandise relating...
By WENN on 15 November 2009
Rahman Offers Jackson Studies
Oscar winner A.R. RAHMAN is giving MICHAEL JACKSON fans the chance to study the King of Pop at his music conservatory.The Slumdog Millionaire composer was working with Jackson when the pop star died in June...
By WENN on 14 November 2009
Janet Jackson Opening Amas
Janet Jackson is to open the American Music Awards (AMAs).The 'All For You' hitmaker will sing a medley to start the 2009 ceremony on November 22, which sees her late brother Michael Jackson - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 November 2009
Jackson's Father Sues Over 'Forged' Will
MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE has filed suit against the administrators of his late son's estate - alleging the superstar's will is a forgery.The family patriarch recently launched a bid for a share of the King...
By WENN on 10 November 2009
Sykes Saw This Is It On Pirate Dvd
Comedienne WANDA SYKES has confessed to buying a bootleg DVD of the MICHAEL JACKSON concert documentary THIS IS IT - because she's too busy as a new mother of twins to go to the movie...
By WENN on 06 November 2009
This Is It! Bigger Than Estimated
Favorable word of mouth boosted attendance at theaters showing the Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It! on Sunday, pushing the total box office to $23.2 million, up from an original estimate of $21.3 million....
By Lew Irwin on 03 November 2009
Sony Scrap Pre-christmas This Is It Dvd Launch
Movie executives at Sony Pictures have scrapped plans to release MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT film on DVD before Christmas (09) after cinema bosses urged them to delay the release.Theatre chain heads insisted a speedy...
By WENN on 03 November 2009
Jackson's Recordings Subject Of Creditor's Claim
MICHAEL JACKSON was recording a new musical when he died in June (09), according to the bosses of a sound equipment company who claim they have a stockpile of unreleased material.Executives at Audio 4 Video...
By WENN on 02 November 2009
Jackson If Only He Had Been Alive To See It
In a case of what Billboard describes as turning "human tragedy into ... creative and financial triumph," the Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It! opened with an estimated $32.5 million over its first five...
By Lew Irwin on 02 November 2009
Bon Jovi Infuriate Fans
Bon Jovi have been blasted for "ludicrous" ticket prices for their London residency.The 'We Weren't Born to Follow' rockers are set to play a string of dates at the city's O2 Arena from June 7...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2009
This Is It Run Extended Run After Huge Opening Weekend
Movie bosses have extended the planned two-week run of MICHAEL JACKSON's concert rehearsal movie THIS IS IT after the film pulled in $101 million (£63.1 million) worldwide in just five days.The pop superstar passed away...
By WENN on 02 November 2009
Jackson Planned Thriller Movie
MICHAEL JACKSON was planning to make a feature-length big screen version of his hit THRILLER video when he died.Close friend and Jackson's comeback tour director Kenny Ortega reveals he had discussed several movie projects with...
By WENN on 31 October 2009
Tito Jackson To Testify
Tito Jackson has pledged to testify in a court battle over Michael Jackson memorabilia.Music producer David Gest - a close friend of the late 'Beat It' singer - is demanding damages from Julien's Auction House...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 October 2009
Wonder Sobs During Jackson Tribute At Hall Of Fame Show
STEVIE WONDER broke down in tears as he paid tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concert in New York on Thursday (29Oct09) night.The soul star teamed up...
By WENN on 30 October 2009
More Lost Jackson Footage Unearthed By Hitmakers Gamble & Huff
THIS IS IT won't be the only film featuring MICHAEL JACKSON available to fans this weekend (30Oct-01Nov09) - rare home video footage of the late superstar working with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hitmakers...
By WENN on 29 October 2009
Auction House Hits Back At Gest Legal Threat
Music mogul-turned-British reality TV star DAVID GEST has followed through on his threat to sue the bosses of a Los Angeles auction house for using his name to sell MICHAEL JACKSON memorabilia the day after...
By WENN on 29 October 2009
Joe Jackson And Mayor Meet Investors For Gary Tribute Complex
MICHAEL JACKSON's father and the mayor of the family's hometown are hatching plans to build a large tribute complex around the clan's rundown old home.Gary, Indiana Mayor Rudy Clay is in Las Vegas with the...
By WENN on 29 October 2009
Jackson's Doctor Pal Joins Creditors List
MICHAEL JACKSON's former skin doctor has become the latest person to file a creditors claim against the King of Pop's estate.Dr. Arnold Klein claims to have performed more than 150 procedures on the singer in...
By WENN on 28 October 2009
Jackson's Kids To See This Is It At Sony Studios
MICHAEL JACKSON's kids will see their late father's concert rehearsal movie THIS IS IT at a private screening on Tuesday night (27Oct09).The two Prince Michaels and Paris have been invited to the Sony Studios lot...
By WENN on 27 October 2009
Anka: 'Jackson Aides Stole New Song'
Songwriter PAUL ANKA has accused MICHAEL JACKSON's 1980s entourage of stealing a song the pair wrote together.Anka was stunned when he heard a leaked version of the King of Pop's first posthumous release, This Is...
By WENN on 27 October 2009
Jackson Family To Host First Christmas
MICHAEL JACKSON's family is to hold Christmas celebrations for the first time this year (09) - putting their own religious beliefs aside for the superstar's three children.The Jacksons were all brought up as Jehovah's Witnesses,...
By WENN on 25 October 2009
Joe Jackson: 'Body Doubles Used In This Is It'
MICHAEL JACKSON's dad JOE has accused THIS IS IT filmmakers of "fooling" theatregoers by using body doubles to make the King of Pop's tour documentary.The pop superstar passed away suddenly in June (09), just weeks...
By WENN on 25 October 2009
Jackson: 'I Have Not Fired Personal Lawyer'
MICHAEL JACKSON's mum KATHERINE has spoken out about reports she has dumped all her attorneys and linked up with BARBRA STREISAND's legal eagle cousin, insisting the man she hired after her son's death is still...
By WENN on 24 October 2009
Dame Elizabeth Gives Jackson's This Is It Film The Thumbs Up
DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR has become one of the first people to see the much-anticipated MICHAEL JACKSON concert rehearsal movie THIS IS IT - she sat through a screening of the film at the weekend (17-18Oct09).The...
By WENN on 23 October 2009
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