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King of Pop’s Estate Signs Record-Breaking Deal
Wow, check this out! Michael Jackson once again proves just how influential he and his music really have been. Sony has just renewed it’s contract with “him” and his estate for a whopping $200 million. What would Michael say if he could see this? Just three months shy of the 1st anniversary of Michael Jackson’s... »
“Thriller” To Be Added To The National Film Registry
What an honor! Michael Jackson’s music video “Thriller” has been named for the Library of Congress’ 2009 selections to the National Film registry. According the registry, it is worth being “preserved as cultural, artistic and/or historical treasures for generations to come.” If only Michael Jackson could have seen his work praised in such a way. »
Michael Jackson and Sonic the Hedgehog
So what do the two have in common? As it turns out, M.J. recorded a secret tune for the popular Sega game. He’s not credited, by choice. Evidently he wasn’t happy with the sound quality of the track (the system was no Xbox after all) and asked that his name not be put in... »
Thriller In 3-D?
CINEMA BLEND – Michael Jackson’s concert documentary This Is It will arrive in theaters next week and it contains more than a few surprises. We talked with the film’s director Kenny Ortega and choreographer/associate producer Travis Payne today, and they revealed that before Jackson died, they filmed brand new versions of Michael’s most well... »
More Albums On The Way
Even in death Michael manages to make waves. Soon we should be able to listen to two brand new, never-before-heard albums that were recorded before his death. As it’s currently preparing for the big release of the “This Is It” docu-film and the accompanying 2-CD album, the Michael Jackson Estate is also working on the... »
King of Pop Still #1
Since Michael Jackson’s death, purchases and downloads of his albums have skyrocketed. All across the globe people are buying his music, with sales reaching an astounding 9 million. Michael was a legend in life, and, it seems, will continue to be a legend in death. MTV.com has this story: Jackson’s albums and compilations have... »