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Home / News Archive / News December 2009 December / November / October / September / August / July / June / May / April / March / February / January 1 / 2 Michael Jackson Fan Day. 30-12-'09 Saturday, January 23, 2010 will be a day of celebration for all Michael Jackson fans at the AEG sponsored event Michael Jacskon Fan Day. This event will take place in London at the O2 Arena, where Michael Jackson was set play 50 sold out concerts. Presently, the venue is hosting The Official Michael Jackson Exhibition. Michael Jackson Fan Day will also feature a show from the Worlds Number 1 Michael Jacskon impersonator, Navi at IndigO2. Tickets for Michael Jacskon Fan Day cost £22.25 for adults and £19.75 for children (aged 6-16). They can be purchased via Ticketmaster Here. Your Ticket Includes: Entry into Michael Jackson: The Offical Exhibit at the O2 IndigO2 Doors Open at 3 PM Visit the Offical Event Website Here. Source: MJFC / AEG / Billie Jean Thriller Live Extends Shows At Lyric Theatre. 29-12-'09 Thriller Live, featuring the songs of Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5, has extended 5 months to Sunday 12 Sep 2010 at the Lyric Theatre. The show opened at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, on 21 Jan 2009, following previews from 2 Jan 2009, to generally good notices from the popular press: THE GUARDIAN says, "It's cute, kicking and retro." THE STAGE says, "Some of the set pieces, particularly the Billie Jean/Thriller/Bad set are, quite literally, thrilling." THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Thrilling, certainly, but empty, too." THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "A glitzy concert of song and dance... a great night out." THE DAILY EXPRESS says, "A hugely enjoyable, gloriously upbeat, high energy show." THE INDEPENDENT says, "Immensely enjoyable. " The show, originally conceived and created by Adrian Grant, is directed and choreographed by Gary Lloyd, with additional choreography by LaVelle Smith Jr. and and Kerys Nathan. Source: MJFC / londontheatre.co.uk / Billie Jean MJ's Brothers, Janet May Have Estate Claim. 29-12-'09 Michael Jackson's sister, Janet, along with brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy, are all listed as possible creditors in the Michael Jackson estate case -- this, according to documents obtained by TMZ. The docs do not state what Michael might owe Janet and his brothers. We do know Janet fronted some of the costs for Michael's funeral. We spoke with MJ estate lawyer Howard Weitzman, who told TMZ Michael's brothers have an ongoing royalties claim and therefore were listed as potential creditors. Also listed as a potential creditor -- Rev. June Juliet Gatlin, Michael's spiritual advisor. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Merry Christmas! Webmaster Dirk and Rita would like to wish all Michael Jackson fans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It was a hard year for us, Michael past away on June 25th 2009, next year will being our first full year without Michael, it will be hard for us, but if we continue to play his music and looking at his video's it will make life a little easier. He was more than just the name. Michael Jackson was a man. A talented gift from god that the world was blessed with. It's been a while since my feelings caught up with me, Just one sense, He will always live in us hart. There will be no ending on this fan site because next year there will be added new links of The Jacksons and Michael Jackson Discography! On January 1st there is a new In The Mix 19 to download and 20 fresh remixes + the Item of the month. Thank you for your continued support, from webmaster Dirk (DJ MJMR3). Source: Billie Jean A Year Before 2005 Trial FBI Found Nothing on Michael Jackson’s Computers. 24-12-'09 The FBI files on Michael Jackson show a concerted effort by the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office to convict the pop star for child molestation in 2003-2005. The DA even brought in the FBI for assistance. But the Bureau’s examination of all the computers seized from Neverland found nothing in April 2004 — ten months before Jackson’s trial. They went through a bunch of computers seized at the ranch, and ran “keyword searches” through them, looking for kiddie pornography. They came up with 18 pages of nothing. Michael’s defence attorney Thomas Mesereau expressed surprise to me about the FBI files yesterday. “I never saw them,” he said. “Shouldn’t they have shared them with me?” It didn’t matter. Mesereau’s masterful handling of the case got Michael acquitted of all charges in his 2005 child molestation/conspiracy case. But why did the DA go ahead with the case at all if the FBI turned up nothing? Mesereau told me: “They heard all these stories, they read stories in the tabloids, there was the 1993 case. They had to proceed. Plus DA Tom Sneddon had gotten legislation passed since the first case making it impossible not to go ahead. And he did it because of Michael.” Jackson was innocent of those charges. Whatever else happened to Michael Jackson in life, he was set up by Janet Arvizo to take a fall. Luckily, several people stepped in to save Michael. Two of those people were Frank (Tyson) Cascio and his friend Vinnie Amen. They were working for Michael in the winter of 2003. Jackson put them in charge of catering to the Arvizo family right after Martin Bashir’s “Living with Michael Jackson” aired on ABC. All hell broke loose because Michael bragged about Gavin Arvizo “sharing” his bed. Gavin and his brother were featured on the program. Chaos ensued. District Attorney Tom Sneddon, Michael’s nemesis from the 1993 case, determined to destroy Jackson at that point. He sought out Janet Arvizo, not realizing she was a welfare cheat, a pathological liar, and a big cup o’crazy. On the witness stand, Mrs, Arvizo told Jackson’s defence attorney, Tom Mesereau, she believed Michael was going to steal her children in a big hot air balloon, and fly away. After that, no testimony mattered. We in the Santa Maria courtroom knew Michael would moonwalk home, free as a bird. And deservedly so. Earlier that year, I wrote in my old column that when Frank and Vinnie brought Janet home to her L.A. apartment from Neverland, Sneddon’s card was under her door. She called the number. He invented her. Then he involved the FBI. The results are in the newly released files. Manpower was revved up, resources were used. And it was all for nothing. Regardless of Michael’s naive comments about children, or anything that might have happened years earlier, he was innocent. He was guilty, like Chris Tucker and a bunch of other people, of being conned by the Arvizos. In truth, the Jackson-Sneddon feud had been fuelled by Michael. After the 1993-94 Jordy Chandler case, Michael fanned the flames by tautening Sneddon in song. It was a mistake. Sneddon was a no-nonsense guy. He didn’t wear designer suits. He reminded those of us in the court room of an old gym teacher. He wasn’t “hip.” And you could tell, he didn’t like the hip crowd one bit. In the FBI files, you can see how Sneddon, using Court TV’s willing Diane Dimond, ginned up the anti-Michael cause. He even sent ADA Ronald Zonen — listed in the FBI files incorrectly as Richard — to New York to persuade Jordy Chandler to testify. Chandler declined, and threatened to fight a subpoena legally. The word was that he left the U.S. for the duration of the trial. Sneddon et al had little luck getting anyone else from the so-called conspiracy to kidnap the Arvizos onto the stand. And Vinnie, I can tell you now, let me publish dozens and dozens of receipts he’d kept while babysitting the Arvizos. Eventually it all came out during the trial: rather than being kidnapped, the Arvizos were treated to movies, clothes, hotel stays, and spa treatments. Sneddon, of course, knew this. He just pretended that it never happened. Janet Arvizo received a full body waxing, courtesy of Michael Jackson. The FBI was taken to the cleaners. Source: showbiz411 / Billie Jean FBI Involved in Michael Jackson Molestation Trial. 22-12-'09 UPDATE: In our document search, we just found out why the FBI was involved in the Michael Jackson molestation case. According to one of the docs, the LAPD Sexually Exploited Child Unit contacted the FBI in 1993, asking the agency if it would be "interested in working a possible federal violation against Jackson concerning the transportation of a minor across state lines for immoral purposes." The FBI was secretly involved in the child molestation case against Michael Jackson, according to documents just released by the agency. In July, 2004, a memo was drafted stating that the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's investigation produced "collateral investigative issues, some of which potentially rise to the level of Federal Violations, in the New York and Miami Divisions as well as the Los Angeles Division." The memo does not elaborate on the nature of the alleged offenses. According to the docs, FBI special agents from L.A., New York and Miami were assigned to assist Santa Barbara county prosecutors in their case against Jackson -- a case in which Jackson was found not guilty. The memo says the special agents and prosecutors spent time discussing various strategies in the case. There are also documents showing the FBI was involved in the 1993 molestation investigation. In one doc, there are notes which state Jackson was riding in a train with a boy whom Jackson identified as his cousin. The notes say, "He was very possessive of boy," and at night on the train a witness "heard questionable noises through wall." Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Targeted with Death Threat. 22-12-'09 Someone threatened to kill Michael Jackson, and then-President George H.W. Bush, according to FBI documents just released. Someone wrote a letter on July 6, 1992, that the FBI obtained, stating, "I decided that because nobody is taking me serious, and I can't handle my state of mind, that I am going to Washington D.C. to threaten to kill the President of the United States, George Bush." It goes on ..."Michael [Jackson] I will personally attempt to kill, if he doesn't pay me my money." One of the documents, written by the L.A. City Attorney's office, indicated on June 22, 1992, the author of the letter "arrives in Calif. at Jackson's . Threatens to kill." The FBI says the person who wrote the letter was charged with extortion, pled guilty and was sentenced to prison in 1993. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean FBI Delays Release of MJ Extortion Documents. 22-12-'09 The FBI will not release Michael Jackson documents relating to the molestation investigations as well as extortion attempts -- at least not today. The 333 pages of formerly-classified documents were supposed to be released today but the snow in Washington D.C. has caused a delay of at least one day. As for what's in the documents ... sources tell TMZ during the 1993 Michael Jackson child molestation investigation, the late great Johnnie Cochran contacted the FBI, claiming the accuser's family was trying to extort money from Jackson with false allegations. It's likely Cochran's contact with the agency will show up when the documents are released. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Michael Jackson's Music May Get Second Chance. 22-12-'09 Michael Jackson's estate executors want to breathe new life into an incredibly valuable asset -- the heavily-collateralized MIJAC Music Catalog. The Catalog -- valued this year at around $100 million -- was used by Michael Jackson to secure at least two big loans. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, co-executors John Branca and John McClain have entered into negotiations with a bank to restructure the two loans with more favorable terms. The new terms could save the estate a fortune. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean MJ Beat It T-Shirt Sells At Auction. 21-12-'09 A t-shirt worn by Michael Jackson in the 1983 video of Beat It, is part of an auction of memorabilia of the late king of pop in Los Angeles today. The sleeveless shirt, depicting cherubs and a heart, was given to Bradley Bennett, then 11, in 1983 after Jackson befriended him at the Jehovah's Witness Congregation in the San Fernando Valley. Bradley visited Jackson several times at the singer's home in Encino and the youngster wore the T-shirt with pride when Jackson gave it to him just after the release of Beat It, the third single from the Thriller album. The Beat It video showcased Jackson's innovative "mass choreography" where he wears the T-shirt. The final winning bid for the t-shirt was $20,740. Other items at the Bonhams and Butterfields auction include a rug featuring Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, which was given as a wedding gift to the couple in 1994. To view all of the items sold at this auction click Here and search Michael Jackson. Source: MJFC / Herald Sun / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Tribute Show Canceled. 20-12-'09 Jermaine Jackson's global tribute to his late brother Michael has been scrapped for the second time. Organizers at World Awards Media, led by the King of Pop's older brother, canceled a Vienna, Austria concert in September after struggling to secure stars to perform at the event. The show was rescheduled for London next summer. The latter concert appeared to be in trouble after an executive decision to dissolve the company behind the project was made last month. Martin Schneider, liquidator for the organizers, said: "The company cannot sign any new contracts and will certainly not plan any new events." Now Jermaine Jackson has declined to forge ahead with the show, which was to initially feature Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and veteran singer Natalie Cole. Source: Billie Jean MJ Named MTV's Man Of The Year. 20-12-'09 Michael Jackson has been named the man of the year by MTV News, following a week-long countdown to the top spot. The top ten list was compiled by MTV based on music sales, box-office performance, MTVNews.com headlines and traffic and a few other factors. "Michael Jackson was one of the all-time greats, the likes of which we'll probably never see again," MTV News said. "A man so big his death could stop the world. He was an innovator. He was a hitmaker. He was a pioneer. He was the unquestionable King of Pop, now and forever." Other celebrities to make MTV's list of the top men of 2009 include Jay-Z at number two, Adam Lambert at number three, Taylor Lautner at number four, Lil Wayne at number five, Robert Pattinson at number six, Kanye West at number seven, Drake at number eight and Eminem at number nine. Source: MTV / Billie Jean Michael Jackson's FBI File to be Released. 20-12-'09 The Federal Bureau of Investigation will release 333 pages of Michael Jackson's formerly-classified file on Monday morning. Can we interest you in a little light reading? The documents will relate to his 1993 and 2004 child molestation cases -- as well as any case Michael Jackson was the victim of ... including threats and extortion attempts. Nothing about Dr. Conrad Murray or Michael's death will be in the files. Our guess -- the extortion attempts will be the most interesting. The FBI did a similar thing back in October concerning files involving Anna Nicole Smith and a possible plot to kill the son of her 89-year-old husband, J. Howard Marshall II. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean The Disney Parks Blog Announces Return of Captain EO. 19-12-'09 Twenty-three years ago, at the height of his phenomenal entertainment career, Michael Jackson joined forces with Disney to create “Captain EO,” a groundbreaking 17-minute 3D film experience. We are excited to confirm that the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland park guests from 1986 – 1997, will return for an exclusive, limited engagement at Disneyland park beginning in February 2010! The attraction’s return to Tomorrow land will provide new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see “The King of Pop” in a rare performance created for the big-screen, just one more time. Source: disneyparks / Billie Jean Watch The Trailer For The 'This Is It' DVD. 18-12-'09 Taking the Stage on Blu-ray™ and DVD on 22nd February 2010, With Over 90 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features Including Two Making-of Documentaries, Costume Featurette and Blu-ray Exclusives Including All-New “Smooth Criminal” and “Thriller” Vignettes as well as movieIQ! On January 26, 2010 in North America and on February 22 in the UK and Europe, Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray. Watch the trailer here below.
Source: Billie Jean Classic Jackson 5 and MJ Albums Return to CD & Vinyl. 18-12-'09 Michael Jackson's Four Solo Motown Albums Also Reissued on Vinyl. After being out of print individually in any format for many years, six of the phenomenal Jackson 5's original albums will be reissued on CD and vinyl, while all four of Michael's solo '70s Motown albums are being reissued on vinyl by Motown/UMe on January 5, 2010. With this year marking the 40th anniversary of the debut of the Jackson 5, the recent release of I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters, an acclaimed 12-track album of previously unheard Jackson 5 material, and the Jacksons' new A&E series, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, which offers unprecedented access to the personal and professional lives of Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon, the world has once again turned its attention to the brothers from Gary, Indiana. The newly remastered Jackson 5 albums returning to CD, with their restored original artwork, are: •Goin' Back To Indiana: Soundtrack to their 1971 TV special features excerpts from a triumphant homecoming concert; includes bonus track "Who's Lovin' You" The vinyl editions of Jackson 5 albums, also imported, are Goin' Back To Indiana, Lookin' Through The Windows, Get It Together and: •Third Album: In 1970, their first ballad, "I'll Be There," became the group's and Motown's biggest Pop hit ever, #1 for five weeks (also #1 R&B). "Mama's Pearl" reached #2 R&B/#2 Pop. (ABC, their smash second LP, is already available on vinyl.) Source: Universal Music Enterprises / Billie Jean Jackson Executors -- Beyond the Call of Duty. 18-12-'09 The executors of Michael Jackson's estate have filed documents, explaining why they should be entitled to more than the statutory fee most executors get -- a big reason ... Joe Jackson. According to legal docs filed with the court, co-executors John Branca and John McClain had to defend the estate from a steady barrage of attacks by Joe Jackson and, until recently, by Katherine Jackson. They also claim they've been working 14 hours a day, 7 days a week since they were appointed. And, they claim, their "business reputations and the character and reputation of Michael Jackson were repeatedly assaulted by personal and unfounded attacks" which they were forced to correct publicly in order to protect the Michael Jackson brand. Branca and McClain say at the time Michael Jackson died ... Michael and his businesses were defendants in 11 separate lawsuits and it only got worse after his death. Branca and McClain want more than the statutory fee -- which is a percentage of the value of the estate. They're asking for "extraordinary compensation" for the work most executors never have to do. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Vote MJ For The 100 Best MSG: Top 20. 17-12-'09 Round 3 of the 100 Best: The Greatest Madison Square Garden Shows of All Time started today! Michael Jackson appears twice on the list for his 1988 BAD Tour concert and his 2001 30th Anniversary Shows. The other selections include concerts held at MSG during 1970 up through the 2000's from artists like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. In Round Two of The Greatest Madison Square Garden Shows of All Time Michael Jackson took first place (62.6%) for the 1980s and first place (86.4%) for the 2000s! Keep voting for Michael in Round 3!!! Fans can vote once per day. The poll closes Wednesday, January 7, 2010 at noon. The top 10 concerts will face off in the final poll, which opens Thursday, January 8 at noon. Click Here to Vote! And make sure to bookmark the page and keep voting until the polls close! Source: MJFC / MSG / Billie Jean Moonwalk Shoes Sold At London Auction. 17-12-'09 Michael Jackson’s “Moonwalking” shoes and hat sold today in London for 22,800 pounds ($37,343). The items, worn at Michael Jackson's 2001 concerts celebrating his 30th anniversary as a solo performer, were offered by Bonhams with a presale estimate of 10,000 pounds to 12,000 pounds. Michael Jackson had signed the black loafers in black marker on the soles, said Bonhams. He had inscribed them “Rock My World Billie Jean.” The fedora also had his name in gilt lettering on its band. Michael Jackson can be seen wearing both in footage of his concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, on September 7 and 10, 2001. The performance was broadcast by CBS on November 13, 2001 and attracted more than 25 million viewers. Source: MJFC / Bloomberg / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Estate Administrators Seeking Funds. 16-12-'09 The administrators of Michael Jackson's estate and a host of attorneys are reportedly seeking what could amount to millions of dollars in estate earnings. Estate administrators John Branca and John McClain are seeking five percent of the money the estate has earned following Jackson's June 25 death, says the Associated Press. The administrators and a host of attorneys claim in court filings they haven't been paid since the King of Pop died. The AP says Branca is requesting that the five percent be disbursed to his firm; he reportedly isn't seeking a personal fee for administering the estate. Payments would also be funneled to other firms, including one that represents the Jackson children's interests. A hearing to determine how much can be paid out is set for Jan 4. The AP says the estate has possibly garnered upwards of $100 million after selling the rights to the King of Pop's film 'This Is It,' as well as through new music releases and other merchandising deals. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Michael Jackson Had Surgery 'Obsession'. 15-12-'09 David Gest has claimed his close friend Michael Jackson had too much cosmetic surgery and should have stopped altering his appearance after the first few procedures. David Gest has claimed Michael Jackson took his plastic surgery too far. The TV star-and-concert promoter says his late friend became obsessed about his looks and should have stopped altering his face after his first few procedures. He said: "He had great looks to start with and never needed to do anything, but the plastic surgery was an obsession. "He took it too far, and I think he realised that later in life. The surgeon should never have done any more after the second nose job but people wanted to keep him in the fold, and that was one of the big problems in his life." Michael is believed to have undergone multiple cosmetic procedures during his lifetime, including several nose jobs and cheek and chin implants. He also had tattoos on his lips, eyebrows and scalp to improve his appearance. Gest, 56, also revealed he blames the medical staff surrounding Jackson - who died from Propofol intoxication in June - for enabling him to become dependent on prescription drugs. Writing in a British magazine, Gest - the ex-husband of Liza Minnelli, who was also a close friend of Jackson's - said: "It's not surprising that he got addicted to pills. I just wish he'd had the right people around him. "The truth is that some of the doctors around him were more interested in being his friend than making sure he was OK medically." 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