8/31/2008

First Michael Jackson Phone Pictures






The new Michael Jackson phones has been finally revealed! Above you may see the first pictures.

The device is available in Japan only.

New Michael Jackson Company

Michael Jackson has established a new entity this August called MJJ Kingdom LLC.

This new company is related to his musical activities.

No further information is available at the moment.

New Michael Jackson Christmas Box Set

Another exclusive information:

A new Michael Jackson "Christmas Box Set" will be released this October accross Europe!

More information to come soon...

8/30/2008

Ola Ray sued Michael Jackson

Again.

In a pro se claim in Sacramento Federal Court, Ola Ray claims Michael Jackson, Optimum Productions and others owe her money for appearing as Jackson's girlfriend in the video for "Thriller."

Other defendants are: John G. Branca and Marshall Gelfan.

Ray once lost her case against Jackson.

The Lost Jackson Tapes and Proposed Family Tour

You read it here first:

Back in late 2007 Jane W. Moscowitz, in her capacity as court-appointed Receiver of Universal Express, Inc. filed a request on a New York court to get possession of the Jackson master tapes.

Later the court ordered Richard Altomare to turn over the tapes to the receiver. In the meantime Michael Jackson's legal counsel informed the reciver that such titles may be protected by copyright law. The tapes are stored in Miami. By clicking on the link below you may get a full list of the Lost Jackson Tapes:
http://www.michaeljackson.hu/temporary/Matertapes.doc


As a surprising move once Altomare tried to sell or promote the Jackson master tapes as a part of a Jackson Family tour! In a letter dated on July 12, 2007 Altomare explained the profit split he proposed from the promotion of the master tapes as follows:
50% to Universal Express
25% to Kingdom Entertainment
25% to Jackson Family

(Kingdom Entertainment was Jackson's former partnership with the richest man in the world)

In case if the Jackson Family tour goes live Don King would receive his "consulting fees" (10% of Universal's part). Altomare's wild dreams about releasing ringtones and having Michael Jackson as his spokesperson can be read in the following document:
http://www.michaeljackson.hu/temporary/Altomare.doc


Hope that you all have a better understanding now about the "planned Jackson tours" and other rumors.

8/25/2008

King of Pop - The Thailand Edition

Sony BMG Thailand devoted a full page AD on their website for Michael Jackson's upcoming tribute album:

http://www.sonybmg.co.th

Local fans may vote here:
http://music.sanook.com/michael_jackson

8/23/2008

Universal Express Case Closed

Judge Elizabeth Gonzales decided to close down the Universal Express case this Wednesday.

Gonzales ruled on the last hearing that Universal has to delivery 25 lots to Michael, and 35 lots to Janet Jackson of their own personal items.

However the ownership on the rest of the collection is still disputed. Universal purchased the Jackson memorabilia from Vintage Associates LLC. Universal failed to pay the full amount of $3.850.000 but only paid $150.000 to Vintage. Because of this failure Vintage claims that title to the collection did not pass to Universal.

In the meantime two other entities, Winter International Investment and Overtoun Holdings, also claim ownership of the collection. Vintage sued them in New Jersey. It is not known at this time whether those parties will continue to assert a claim to the collection.

Michael and Janet Jackson sued Universal in Las Vegas right before the action went on. The matter has been settled, and the court ordered Universal to send back some of the personal items to the Jackson siblings. Later Universal violated this order. Gonzales ordered them to pay fees of opposing counsel, but those fees were never paid.

Universal agreed to return certain items to Janet and Michael Jackson. However Vintage has intervened in that litigation, claiming that it is the owner of the goods. Luckily this part of the case has been already closed this Wednesday.

What about the rest of the memorabilia? All the items are in the possession of the receiver of Universal (the company is in liquidation). The items are stored in Las Vegas and New York.

It has been confirmed that certain master tape recordings of the Jackson family are in the receiver's possession as well, and in insured storage in Miami.

8/09/2008

New Official Website

Ecbizz Japan Co. is an authorized agent for Michael Jackson in the Asian region. However it's unclear if they still own the rights for selling Jackson related goods.

Ecbizz launched a new official Michael Jackson website this month: http://kingofpop.jp

The website offers photo and video downloads as well mobile contents.

8/08/2008

Helen-Harris Scott Is Back

Here You can read about the updates in the case: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/nonpub/B200107.PDF (as well about Jackson's mysterious whereabouts)

7/26/2008

The Essential Michael Jackson - Limited Edition 3.0


Above you can see the cover of a new Michael Jackson compilation CD released on August 26, 2008.

7/25/2008

Mister Lonely DVD



Mister Lonely DVD will be released in Australia on July 16 and also in the UK on July 28.

Above you can see the proposed cover designs.

7/24/2008

Updated Official German Website

Michael Jackson's official German website has been update in the honor of the pop star's 50th birthday:

http://www.michaeljackson.de

7/18/2008

Michael Jackson Visited London?

Several unconfirmed sources say that Michael Jackson visited London last week.

According to a London court website there was a hearing on July 11 in the Al-Khalifa vs. Jackson case (aka. 2 Seas Records agreement). It was a pre-trial hearing without the jury's appearance.

The case is based on the allegation that Michael Jackson backed out on a promise to record a cover version of an Elvis Priestly record (unnamed). They are suing for $5 million in damages plus the cost of full accommodation and hospitality for himself and his three children for 12 months.

A London Heathrow staff member spotted Jackson at the weekend flying back to LA (uncomfirmed).

7/16/2008

Official Dismissal Court Papers




Transitional Investors was the one who requested the dismissal.

7/15/2008

One More Case Settled!

Michael Jackson's lawyers settled another court case today with Transitional Investors LLC.

Transitional sued Jackson exactly one year ago because of alleged unpaid fees.

The details are not known as yet of now.

Now Jackson has only ONE court case left.

7/14/2008

"Triumph - Expanded Edition" Tracklist

Below you can see the tracklist of the new "Triumph - Expanded Edition" release with all the bonus tracks:
  • 1. Can You Fell It
  • 2. Lovely One
  • 3. Your Ways
  • 4. Everybody
  • 5. This Place Hotel [aka Heartbreak Hotel]
  • 6. Time Waits For No One
  • 7. Walk Right Now
  • 8. Give It Up
  • 9. Wondering Who
  • 10. This Place Hotel [aka Heartbreak Hotel/single version/bonus track]
  • 11. Walk Right Now [John Luongo disco mix/bonus track]
  • 12. Walk Right Now [John Luongo instrumental mix/bonus track]

7/10/2008

King of Pop In Hungary!

The new "King Of Pop" CD will be released in Hungary on August 29, 2008.

You can place your votes here:
http://www.slager.hu/mj/

Jackson AD:
http://www.slager.hu/

7/07/2008

Thriller Casino?

It's been widely rumored that Michael Jackson will open his own "Thriller" themed casino in Las Vegas.

What I can confirm is that Jackson teamed up with "Plainfield Gaming Inc.' this February. Plainfield is a subsidary of an investment company with business interests in several well known casinos.

However it's not clear if this collaboration is about another loan or a new venture.

7/04/2008

More King of Pop

The "King of Pop" will be released in Sweden, and will be available in Germany and UK as well:

http://www.amazon.de/King-Pop-Swedish-Hit-Collectio/dp/B001C3KCT8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1215127649&sr=1-1

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=649902

6/30/2008

More About The 'King Of Pop' Release


The new "King Of Pop" double CD release has been moved to September 2, 2008.

Above you can see the official poster "50th Anniversary Launch Party" in Australia.

The ticket price will include the CD package and an extra Jackson ringtone.

The show will feature one of the best Australian Jackson imitators, who'll surprise the fans with a 10 piece live dance performance!