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Home / News Archive / News March 2010 December / November / October / September / August / July / June / May / April / March / February / January 1 / 2 Neverland Lost. A Portrait of Michael Jackson. 10-05-'10 Prior to Michael Jackson’s death, Henry Leutwyler photographed crates of artifacts removed from Jackson’s Neverland ranch in California. The resulting series of photographs document the inner turmoil of the public person who chose to model his private life on Peter Pan and the Lost Boys – children who never wanted to grow up. Leutwyler’s unemotional portraits are almost too intimate to behold, but when one digs beneath the surface, what emerges is the profound truth of a star’s sequestered reality. Leutwyler’s photographs unearth the “Lost Boy” forced to leave Neverland, and now these still life's are as close as anyone will ever get to what Jackson once had, and ultimately left behind. “I have an urge to investigate people I have never met” says Swiss-born Henry Leutwyler. With twenty-five years experience creating portraits that document the famous and powerful, he has turned his gaze on the belongings that surround the individual. A self-taught youth who began his career by photographing “cheese and chocolates”, Leutwyler is a visual archaeologist. His work drills deep, allowing the objects to reveal more than the subjects themselves. Click here to pre order. Source: steidlville / Billie Jean Michael Jackson's Custom Furniture And More For Sale. 13-03-'10 Julien's Auctions is proud to present “Music Icons” summer auction taking place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas on Friday, June 25th. Leading this magnificent offering and unprecedented event is a selection of twenty-two exquisite furniture lots commissioned by Michael Jackson for his planned residence in Kent, England, during the “This Is It” concert series in London. Colombostile Artisans have supplied luxurious handmade Italian furnishings to countless embassies, palaces, historical homes and sumptuous hotels in every continent. Julien's Auctions will execute the recreation of Michael Jackson's Kent home for the public viewing for the first time ever at Newbridge Silverware's Museum of Style Icons in Ireland from Tuesday, March 16th – Sunday May 30th and at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas from Monday, June 14th – Friday, June 25th. Michael's fans and the public will experience how the entertainer's home would have looked like with his custom designed Colombostile furniture ordered by the icon himself. As a tribute to the late King of Pop, Colombostile will be donating a generous portion of the proceeds from the sale of these items to benefit MusiCares and Joshua's Heart, both 501(c)3 charities. Highlights from this opulent collection include: An elegant seashell encrusted silk upholstered “Shells” bergere with silver leaf front legs from the “Haute Couture” collection (Est. $16,500/$18,500), a lavish “Swarovski” crystal embellished bergere finished in platinum-gold leaf and upholstered in metallic leather from the “Haute Couture” collection (Est. $16,500/$18,500), and a luxuriant faux leopard and Ostrich feather trimmed “Wild Cat” bergere from the “Haute Couture” collection (Est. $16,500/$18,500), a regal pair of red velvet armchairs with gold double-headed eagle embroidery from the “Kalamos” collection (Est. $57,000/$60,000), a magnificent 17th century style parcel gilt ebonized wood writing desk with mother of pearl inlay from the “Il ‘600” collection (Est. $115,000/$120,000), and a monumental Baroque/eclectic style red velvet and parcel gilt sofa with hard stone inlay from the “Esmeralda” collection (Est. $130,000/$150,000). The fabulous Colombostile collection of furniture made for Michael Jackson, which presents an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for buyers, is part of Julien's three day auction taking place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas on June 25, 2010. In addition to the Colombostile collection commissioned by Michael Jackson, this auction will include more than 200 items from his life and career as well as other Music Icon's. These additional highlights will tour for the first time to Ponte 16 in Macau, China from April 30th – May 9th. Ponte 16 is a world-class integrated casino-entertainment resort located in the culturally rich Inner Harbor of Macau. Some of the additional highlights include: The Collection David Nordahl — Michael Jackson's commissioned artwork by the famed artist includes his study art supplied to Michael Jackson to approve his work prior to creating the masterpieces that adorned the walls at Neverland. Collection includes: Study for “Tryptych” (Est. $6,000/$8,000), Study for “Michael” (Est. $4,000/$6,000), Study for “Prince, The Boy King” (Est. $6,000/$8,000). Michael Jackson Signed “Beat It” Jacket (Est. $8,000/$12,000), Michael Jackson Stage Worn Sunglasses Gifted to Actor Corey Feldman (Est. $2,000/$4,000), Michael Jackson's Military Jacket That He Wore When He Married Debbie Rowe (Est. $6,000/$8,000), Michael Jackson's White Swarovski Crystal Glove (Est. $20,000/$30,000), Beaded Shirt (Est. $10,000/$12,000) and Sequined Jacket ($14,000/$16,000) Iconic Ensemble Worn on Stage During the “Victory” Tour, Michael Jackson Handwritten and Signed “Bad” Lyrics (Est. $2,000/$4,000), Elvis Presley's lock of hair from army buzz cut won by a fan in the 1950's (Est. $6,000/$8,000), Jimi Hendrix Stage Played Fender Guitar (Est. $150,000/$200,000), Britney Spears Stage Costumes and many more… Public Exhibitions: Asia – Macau, China Asia – Tokyo, Japan Asia – Okinawa, Japan Asia – Nagoya, Japan United States – Las Vegas, Nevada Live Auction: Music Icon's – Friday, June 25th For additional details about the lots from Julien's Auctions “Music Icons” Summer Auction or to Register to Bid click Here. Source: MJFC / Julien's Actions / Billie Jean Kravitz Track To Lead Jackson's New Album. 12-03-'10 The first album of new MICHAEL JACKSON material since the King of Pop's death last year (09) will be led by a track he recorded with LENNY KRAVITZ for his INVINCIBLE release. Jackson cut the track because he felt it was "too rocky" for the album, but now producers have decided it's the best unreleased tune from the pop superstar's recent back catalogue. And Kravitz reveals it was amazing to work with his idol, "It was a blessing... I got to work with this cat and we had so much fun. We laughed all day long; he's a funny, funny dude, and the work ethic was serious... We had a lot of respect for each other. It's a beautiful memory. "It's (song) really about how his life has been so incredible, and, without God, it wouldn't be so." Source: Billie Jean Billboard's Top Oscar Music Performances. 12-03-'10 Billboard Magazine recently rated and ranked their Top "10 Awesome Oscar Live Performances" online. Included in the top 10 are artists such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, U2, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce and of course Michael Jackson. At just 14 years old, Michael Jackson stole the 1973 Oscar show with his performance of "Ben," a heartfelt ballad about a boy's friendship with a rat from the movie of the same name. Audience members appeared breathless while they watched the future King of Pop sing in such an impressive range. It may have lost the "Best Original Song" award that year, but "Ben" was Jackson's first No. 1 hit without the Jackson 5, and the beginning of a history-making solo career. Michael Jackson's performance, which came in at # 5. Source: Billie Jean Slash Clears Up Long-Standing BOW Rumor. 12-03-'10 Guitar god Slash recently revealed his distaste for the signature hook from one of his old friend Michael Jackson's biggest hits. Speaking with CNN personalities John Roberts and Kyra Phillips for his celebrity interview keynote during Canadian Music Week, the former Guns 'n' Roses axe man took the opportunity to clear up the long-standing rumour that he played on Jackson's 1991 hit, 'Black or White.' Slash said, I never played on [Black or White']. If you listen to [the hook], that's gay. I'd never play that." Regardless of the sexual orientation of the chord sequence in question, Slash did say that he could understand where the confusion came from. I played on 'Give in to Me' [also on the 'Dangerous' CD] and in the 'Black and White' video, when Macaulay Culkin was trashing around, that's me playing." The legendary guitarist, who played live with Jackson on several occasions thoughout his career and appeared on all of the King of Pop's official releases from 1991 on, also took the opportunity to speak publicly about the singer's tumultuous life and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Michael Jackson was fucking amazing to watch. The one thing that Michael really wanted was for somebody to like him and those accusations just sorta just killed him. The fact that he was doing downers really makes sense for his lifestyle." Source: MJFC / spinner.com / Billie Jean Randy Accepts Angel Award On Michael's Behalf. 11-03-'10 On March 7, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California Randy Jackson accepted the 'Angel Award' presented to him on behalf of Michael at the 11th Annual Children Uniting Nations Oscar Celebration. Rebbie Jackson was also in attendance. Children Uniting Nations is a proactive organization created to bring attention to the plight of at-risk and foster youth. Their goal is to reach as many children in out-of-home care by offering role-model support, guidance, a sense of community and promoting the importance of an education. Source: MJFC / Life / Billie Jean Moonwalker On Blu-ray. 11-03-'10 You are loving his music. You know his moves. Make now acquaintance with Michael Jackson like you have never seen him in Moonwalker, a magic, musical movie which brings and carry you back to the moon, an adventurously trip in company of the famous entertainers of the planet! Even non-fans of Michael Jackson will be caught up in the exuberance and virtuosity of MOONWALKER. This 84-minute music video casts The Gloved One as host of a futuristic TV special. Highlights include an extended Claymation sequence and a 3-D vignette put together by the Disney Company. The most endearing aspect of MOONWALKER is Jackson's willingness to poke fun at his own tabloid-headline image. Release date: 03-05-2010 Pre order here. Source: hmv.com / Billie Jean Bodyguards Say Michael Was An "Awesome" Dad. 10-03-'10 Michael Jackson enjoyed spending time with his children, cruising the Vegas strip and even ordering fast food through a drive through, according to three of his former bodyguards. But the men also said Jackson's lifestyle was isolated and lonely and described it as full of "stress, paranoia and pain." In an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America," Mike Garcia, Bill Whitfield and Javon "BJ" Beard spoke out about Jackson's secretive life, describing some moments as just plain "sad." For instance, when Jackson held a birthday party for one of his children, only Jackson, the teacher, the nanny and the three bodyguards would attend, the men said. No other children were there. "None," the three men said. Jackson died June 25 following a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and propofol. The three men said they first met the pop star more than two years earlier in 2007. "He's got his little doctor's mask on and he says, 'BJ, hi, I've heard so much about you. Go ahead and have a seat,'" Beard said. The three men signed up for personal protection, but the job became much more, they said. Jackson trusted them with his life, his children and his secrets. "We were with Michael Jackson the person, not the entertainer," Garcia said. In fact, the bandages Jackson wore frequently in public were not concealing secret surgeries, Whitfield said. Instead, the singer was using them as a disguise. "That disguise to him was the burn victim look," Whitfield said. Although the men wondered what was going on, they never asked Jackson about the mask. "He's coming down with the kids and we can't say, 'What the hell you got on, sir?'" Beard said. "How could you tell him that?" Prior to his death, Jackson was staging a comeback tour in London. When the family was not on the road, Jackson called a rented Las Vegas mansion his home. But his bodyguards said the singer did not enjoy being there. "For you and I, it's a great house…but for security for MJ and his kids…[it's a] horrible house," Whitfield said. The men said Jackson was always paranoid about security. The men described Jackson as an "awesome" dad who loved to spend time with his children and took them to fast food drive-throughs for Big Macs and fried chicken. Often, Jackson would insist on ordering himself, the guards said. "The kids were constantly saying, 'I love you, Daddy…They were like four buddies," Garcia said. Despite having a privileged upbringing, Whitfield said the children were very "polite" and "well mannered." A note from Paris to Whitfield asking for tuna fish for the cat is filled with please and thank you. In fact, the bodyguards said the children were the easiest part of their job, and remember, wistfully, moments when they misbehaved and tried to sneak extra Oreos. "I mean, sometimes they would say little things like, 'Bill, Daddy wants you to go get some cookies for us,'" Whitfield said, remembering moments when Jackson's kids tried to trick him into getting them cookies. Source: ABC / Billie Jean Estate Lawyers Challenge MJ Tribute Band. 10-03-'10 The executors of Michael Jackson's estate are embroiled in a legal battle with a tribute band - over the right to use the name of the King of Pop' s Neverland Ranch. Lawyers for the estate recently contacted a Jackson tribute band called Neverland and demanded they change the title, insisting the group's name violates a trademark relating to the late singer's former home in California. The band members changed their name to Foreverland, but they still own the rights to a web domain called Neverlandsf.com, and have offered to hand the web address back to the estate for a payment of $30,000, according to TMZ.com. Attorneys representing the estate have refused the deal and have ordered the band to abandon the domain name by February 2011. Source: MJFC / PR-Inside / Billie Jean Moonwalker Video Game May Be Re-Released. 10-03-'10 Among the topics discussed at this year's annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, CA (USA) were iPhone and Michael Jackson. Sony Music representative, Mark Kozlov, spilled the beans about a forthcoming, unannounced Michael Jackson video game: “We were trying to get a re-release of the old Moonwalker game out at the same time as the This Is It DVD, but we couldn’t work a deal out with [original game maker] Sega in time. [MJ's] estate is working on [releasing the new game]. You’ll have to wait and see.” Kozlov had no other details, adding, “It’s super secret.” Umm… Source: Billie Jean Michael Jackson ‘Tribute By Jermaine’ Scheduled. 09-03-'10 It’s still hard to believe that Michael Jackson is dead. People all over the world struggle to find ways to keep the memory of ‘The King of Pop’ alive. With the one year anniversary of his death approaching, for those who love him most, a celebration is in order. Good news, there will be a Michael Jackson tribute this summer. MJ’s brother Jermaine Jackson has booked London’s Wembley Arena on June 8, for what he is calling Tribute By Jermaine. Although no actual performers have been announced yet, the tribute is promised to be a star-studded event. The tribute will be filmed and is expected to be released on DVD. Jermaine’s goal is to create the largest tribute of all time, something he feels very fitting for his brother. Michael’s dedicated fans would probably agree. Michael Jackson has been honored numerous times since his death, with the Grammys, BET, MTV, and Academy Award shows all paying tribute to the late singer. It is clear that it is hard for the world to let go of such a legendary man. While many appreciate Jermaine’s initiative to keep his brother’s memory alive, others wonder if he is solely after the money. Source: Billie Jean New Website Called MJ On Stage. 08-03-'10 Chris Cadman, one of the authors of ‘Michael Jackson For The Record’, has opened a new website, which is a pictorial timeline of Michael’s career. Rare clips of performances and some rumoured shows are listed together with specials and films. The inspiration for the site began in May 2009. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to buy a huge collection of clippings for The Victory Tour, while researching for my other site www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com and my book Michael Jackson For The Record Expanded & Revised co authored with Craig Halstead. The collection was quite simply magnificent and there was a story behind them too. A guy named R.Lach had collected newspaper stories, headlines and newspaper specials from as many states as he could where the Jacksons played. They fill 3 huge binders and will be shown here on the site over the next 12 months. Chris’s new web site can be viewed by clicking here. Source: woodenspears / Billie Jean MJ Hat Among Museum's New Finds. 07-03-'10 Lonnie Bunch, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has been traveling the country - and the globe - and gathering new acquisitions for the museum, which is slated to open in Washington, DC in 2015. New pieces include Michael Jackson's fedora and a pair of middle passage shackles. It's felt, black, wide-brimmed and one of the most iconic hats in history. On a recent afternoon inside an NPR studio, Michael Jackson's fedora was carefully removed from a box by two museum handlers and displayed on a mat. The hat is part of the growing collection of artifacts that will make up the permanent collection at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In five years, the museum is set to open up on the National Mall, just under the shadow of the Washington Monument. It will become the latest Smithsonian museum and the first national museum to celebrate the legacy of Americans of African descent. Lonnie Bunch is the executive director and museum curator. Much of his time is now spent traveling the country — and the world —searching for artifacts to tell the story of Africans in America. Bunch stopped by NPR headquarters for a little show-and-tell. Along with Jackson's fedora, Bunch managed to find a powderhorn used by a freed slave named Prince Simbo, who fought with the Connecticut line during the Revolutionary War. "It really speaks volumes about the commitment of African-Americans to liberty." Bunch told NPR's Guy Raz that not much is known about Simbo, but he clearly saw battle during the war, because he was rewarded after the revolution. Over the coming months, Bunch will continue to stop by to share some of his latest "finds" with All Things Considered. Copyright 2010 National Public Radio. Additionally, in April 2010 the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC will be opening an exhibit featuring the Apollo Theater. This exhibit will also showcase items from Michael Jackson. Source: Billie Jean Jackie Jackson Interview At Sydney DVD Launch. 06-03-'10 During an emotional night to launch the Michael Jackson’s This Is It DVD in Sydney, the king of pop’s brother Jackie Jackson spoke with the Inner West Courier. Jackie, Michael Jackson's eldest brother, was in Australia to accept an award on behalf of the movie. In an interview at the This Is It DVD launch, Jackie said, without a doubt, he appreciated all Michael's fans to the fullest. “He loved his fans, he treated them the best,” Jackie said. Although Jackie held himself together during the interview, he ended up in tears at the launch later that night when thanking Michael’s This Is It choreographer Travis Payne and director Kenny Ortega for all their hard work in putting the movie together. He told me that he loved Michael the most for being such a great father to his children. Jackie said, I just loved to see him do his thing on stage and entertain, he was great in the recording studio, he was always amazing and came up with something totally different all the time, but what I loved about Michael the most was he was a great father to his kids." Despite all the pain and hardship the Jackson siblings have faced, they still remain genuine and loving people and Jackie Jackson was quick to prove it. This Is It smashed the box office generating a worldwide gross revenue of $259.3 million during its theatrical run and is now the world’s number one grossing documentary film. Source: MJFC / MJ-Upbeat / Inner West Courier / Billie Jean MJ HIStory Concert appMovie Coming Soon. 06-03-'10 Metatron Inc. today announced that it will release the appMovie "Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour Live" concert on iTunes, Android and Blackberry under license from Soul Legends Ltd and Darryl Payne Productions Inc. The concert was recorded from the third and final world concert tour by Michael Jackson as a solo artist. The tour, which grossed a total of $165 million, included a total of 82 concerts with a record-breaking attendance of 4,500,000 fans. Never before seen in the US, this is the first and only High-Definition recording of Michael Jackson performing all of his hits live. Recorded while he was at the peak of his career, Jackson puts on an amazing performance. The video quality is extremely high, was shot with fifty cameras and is 2-1/2 hours in length. This app also contains 500 rare pictures. Joe Riehl, CEO of Metatron said, Michael Jackson is the most successful entertainer of all time and his music and videos continue to be top sales performers in all formats. This concert video is exclusive to our subsidiary i-Mobilize and has not been released in any format in the United States until now. We are proud to be the first to release this incredible video from one of the world's truly great all-time performers." No release date has been listed yet, but as more details become available MJFC will provide an update. SET LIST: Intro, Scream, They Don't Care About Us, In The Closet, Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Stranger In Moscow, Smooth Criminal, You Are Not Alone, I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I'll Be There, Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It, Blood On The Dance Floor, Dangerous, Black Or White, Earth Song, We Are The World, Heal The World and HIStory. Source: CNN / Billie Jean Debbie Rowe Cries at Michael's Mausoleum. 05-03-'10 Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, visited the late King of Pop's final resting place Thursday. Wearing dark shades and visibly emotional, Rowe paid a visit to Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA. Rowe was granted access to the cemetery, but did not gain access to the mausoleum because of security restrictions that only allow people who are on an approved list to enter. While inside, Rowe was surrounded by Jackson's fans who embraced her, sharing in their mourning. A source close to Rowe tells "The Insider" Rowe still loves Jackson and is continuing to grieve his loss months after his sudden June 25 death. The source tells "The Insider" that despite a judge's ruling that granted her visitation rights to see "Prince" Michael and Paris Jackson, Rowe has not been allowed to visit with the children. Rowe did not attend Jackson's public memorial service last summer or his subsequent private burial service. Source: Billie Jean Janet To Appear On ‘Tonight Show’. 05-03-'10 For the first time since Michael Jackson’s death in June 2009, Janet Jackson will visit a late-night network talk show when she appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on March 18, 2010. Janet Jackson will join Leno for an interview, however, she will not perform. The musical guest that night will be Australian artist Orianthi, who was actually Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist during rehearsals for his “This Is It” tour, a trek which sadly never made it to the London stage. Janet Jackson’s “Tonight Show” appearance will mark her second network interview since her brother’s death after sitting down with ABC’s Robin Roberts in November. Jamie Foxx, Lindsey Vonn, Sarah Palin, Apolo Anton Ohno and Adam Lambert have been among the names to grace the stage since Leno’s return on March 1. Matthew McConuaghey is set to appear on Thursday’s show. Additionally, Kristen Stewart, Simon Cowell and Kim Kardashian are among the celebrities who will join Leno next week. In addition to the stars, the viewers also gave Leno a warm welcome — his “Tonight Show” return drew 6.6 million viewers on Monday night. Source: MJFC / MSNBC / Billie Jean Debbie Rowe Wins Defamation Suit. 04-03-'10 Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe just won a defamation lawsuit she filed against a woman who allegedly spread lies about her in the press -- and now Debbie's $27,000 richer for it. Debbie sued Rebecca White back in July when White went on "Extra" after Michael's death and claimed Debbie didn't care about getting custody of Michael's kids ... and was only interested in getting money from the Jackson family. Rebecca never responded to Debbie's lawsuit ... so the judge entered a default judgment today in L.A. County Superior Court. Debbie was awarded $27,000 -- including $10,000 in damages for the emotional distress she supposedly suffered after White's interview hit the airwaves. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Children Services Back Today in Jackson Casef. 04-03-'10 TMZ has learned the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services will be coming back to the Jackson family home in Encino to interview the children ... and deal with a little Internet problem going on inside the house. Sources tell us DCFS spent 6 1/2 hours yesterday speaking with adult family members as well as staff. We're told many -- but not all -- of the people social workers spoke with are giving the same account as Katherine Jackson (through her lawyer, Adam Streisand). Sources tell us one of the issues DCFS wants to deal with today is making sure there are controls on the access children in the house have to the Internet. As we first reported, Jermaine Jackson's 13-year-old son, Jaafar, purchased a stun gun online -- and that's what triggered the DCFS investigation. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean Michael Dolls. 04-03-'10 Hot Toys Limited is due to release an official Michael ‘Bad’ doll that has two costumes. Hot Toys – DX 03 - 1/6th scale Michael Jackson (Bad Version) Collectible Figure M ICON DX Series -Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Michael Jackson in the Bad music video Costume: Accessories: Release date: Q2 2010 Artists: **Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different This doll can be pre-ordered now by clicking here. © 2010 Triumph International, Inc, under license to Bravado International Group, manufactured by Hot Toys Ltd. Source: hottoys / Billie Jean Michael Jackson's Kids Visited By Welfare Officials. 03-03-'10 Michael Jackson's mother Katherine was visited by child welfare officials on Monday over the purchase of a stun gun. Katherine Jackson was appointed as the legal guardian of the late King of Pop's three kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket, following the superstar's death last June. However, representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) were recently called to check up on the youngsters after one of Jermaine Jackson's minor offspring ordered a stun gun online. The gadget was delivered to the family's California home last month but was intercepted by the clan's security team before the kids could get their hands on it, Jermaine's brother, Randy, tells TMZ.com. It is unknown who alerted the DCFS to the stun gun purchase but two officials visited the Jackson home on Monday to investigate the claims. Katherine's lawyer Adam Streisand confirmed the visit to TMZ.com, adding, "Mrs. Jackson is doing the utmost to safeguard the welfare of her grandchildren." Source: Billie Jean More MJ Items Headed To Auction. 03-03-'10 Famous outfits worn by Elvis Presley, and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, are up for grabs in an online memorabilia auction at the New York City midtown shop Gotta Have It. Also available for the taking in the gottahaverockandroll.com sale running through March 10 is a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney and a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince. In total there are 34 Michael Jackson lots on the auction block, with items ranging from stage costumes to handwritten lyrics and notes. Click here to view all of the lots. For to look at the video click here. Source: nydailynews.com / gottahaverockandrol.com / Billie Jean It's all about L.O.V.E. 02-03-'10 A while ago, we have told you about a project by some fans who were asking you to share your memories of Michael as they were in the process of compiling a book. The book is OUT NOW! It is called ITS ALL ABOUT L.O.V.E. and can be ordered via amazon, various other online book stores or you should also be able to get it at a bookstore near you with the following ISBN: 978 3 8391 4941 6 THE BLURB: A lot has been written about Michael Jackson! His musical genius has been analyzed, his life has been told in ever so many versions, his persona has created reactions from deep admiration to hate. But there is one thing, one big topic that played such a huge role in Michaels life and career but still has always been neglected: his relationship to his fans! This very special bond that existed between Michael and his fans around the world generated stories that have never been told before and shows a facet of Michael that the general public is not even aware of! ITS ALL ABOUT L.O.V.E. is a book that contains stories and poems that no journalist, no biographer and no editor in this world could ever write about Michael Jackson. It not only shows the immense inspiration Michael was to his fans but also includes true stories of fans meeting Michael backstage right before his concert or on the set of In the closet, talking to Michael on the phone, giving an artwork-presentation to him, having a nightly conversation with him or even visiting Michael at home in Neverland. These are stories that only his fans can tell! May this book help to keep his memory alive for many generations of fans that will follow. Not of Michael Jackson the mega star, the Moonwalker or King of Pop - just of Michael, the man who so self-sacrificingly tried to show the world that it is all about L.O.V.E! : THANX to everyone from MJSN who shared their stories! Without you this project would not have been possible! Thanx to you, the book has become an amazing documentation of what it was like being a Michael Jackson fan in the MJ-era. Although it is still always painful to realize: the next generation(s) of Michael Jackson fans will never be able to experience him the way we have so we can be proud that now we can at least offer them a glimpse into what he was like, how he cared for his fans, how he loved entertaining us with little messages, window games and lightshows and how he never missed a chance to show us his love. Now everyone has a chance to experience Michael outside of the media and realize that he was, in contrast to what the media says, one of the most accessible stars for his fans! The way the stories are written, all the love and admiration that flows out of them can really serve as a mirror of Michaels personality! All authors of the book have agreed to the waiving of their revenues for the benefit of a charity organization, acting in the true spirit of Michaels message - so all revenues will go to Make-a-Wish International! For more information, please visit http://www.mjjbook.com Source: mjjbook.com / Billie Jean "This Is It” Available In Belgium On DVD and Blu Ray. 01-03-'10 Michael Jackson's This Is It offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind the scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold?out concerts that would have taken place summer 2010 in London O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's This Is It captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Directed by Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show. Michael Jackson's This Is It (1 Disc) (DVD) European release only: The Unfinished Rehearsals feature Series number: DXS 69320/1 Michael Jackson's This Is It (2 DVD's) DVD Special Features Disc One: Disc Two: Series number: DXS 69320 Michael Jackson - This Is It (Blu-ray) EXTRA’S OP BLU-RAY DISC EXCLUSIEF OP BLU-RAY DISC Series number: BXS 69320 Michael Jackson - This Is It (Blu-ray) (Steel Book Collector's Edition) EXTRA’S OP BLU-RAY DISC EXCLUSIEF OP BLU-RAY DISC Series number: BXS 69320 Click here to order. Source: Billie Jean Cover-Up in Michael Jackson Death? 01-03-'10 Michael Jackson received the fatal dose of Propofol through an IV in his leg, and law enforcement believes Dr. Conrad Murray may have tried covering it up ... this according to law enforcement sources and an anesthesiologist who reviewed the case for the LAPD. Dr. Murray told cops he administered only a very small amount of Propofol -- 2.5ml shortly before Jackson died. But Dr. John Dombrowski, a noted anesthesiologist and member of the board of the American Society of Anesthesiologists who reviewed the LAPD file for detectives, tells TMZ that 2.5ml couldn't put Jackson to sleep, much less kill him. Indeed, the Coroner's report notes the level of Propofol found in Jackson's body was equivalent to that found during "general anesthesia for major surgery." A small, empty, 20ml bottle of Propofol was found in the bedroom, but there was a secret compartment in a nearby closet that could be the key to the prosecution's case. Several days after Jackson's death, law enforcement found numerous bottles of Propofol in that closet, including a large, empty, 100ml bottle with a large tear in the rubber stopper. The tear could be critical evidence. There are two ways of administering Propofol. The first is sticking a syringe into the rubber stopper, withdrawing a small amount and then injecting it into the tubing. The second way is by using a spike -- which creates a tear in the rubber stop -- and connects the entire bottle of Propofol to the tube. Dr. Dombrowski says if a spike is used to connect the bottle directly to the IV tube, the doctor must use an infusion pump to regulate the flow of Propofol -- otherwise, the patient could easily OD. There was no infusion pump found in Jackson's home. Dr. Dombrowski and law enforcement sources believe Dr. Murray may have connected the 100ml bottle of Propofol to the tube, and then either tried regulating the flow by eyeballing it or just letting it flow by itself ... and Dr. Dombrowski calls either scenario "reckless." Remember, Dr. Murray himself told detectives at one point he walked out of Jackson's room to go to the bathroom. If Dr. Murray did indeed attach the 100ml bottle to the tube and the contents emptied into Jackson's system, that would be 40 times more Propofol than Dr. Murray said he administered. There is no explanation for the empty bottle of Propofol in the hidden compartment. Source: TMZ / Billie Jean The Trials Of Michael Jackson. 01-03-'10 ‘The Trials Of Michael Jackson’ is a new DVD that will be released in March and will also shortly be featured on the Documentary Channel in the U.S. prior to it’s release. It has been brilliantly put together by Barry Shaw and Dana Gedrick and is set around Michael’s trial. It features lots of footage of the fans who were there and at Neverland Ranch to support Michael, some meeting Michael. For further information and to view a trailer of the DVD, please click here. Source: Billie Jean J Is for Jackson 5 (CD Album). 01-03-'10 J is for Jackson 5 is a compilation of music from the Jackson 5. The album was released under Universal Motown's "Universal Music Family" line, compiling hits suitable for children and their parents. This album is Motown's tenth posthumous compilation, following the death of Michael Jackson. Track list: 1. I Want You Back Bonus "Sing-Along" Versions 13. I Want You Back (Karaoke) Record label: Motown / Universal PRE ORDER: Amazon Source: Billie Jean 1 / 2 December / November / October / September / August / July / June / May / April / March / February / January |
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