Michael Jackson News

Just "Beats" it! Yes, we said/wrote/sang that to the melody of Michael Jackson's "Beat It."

My final Think Again column for a while is called "Is Obamacare the End of Liberalism? Not So Much."

Ronnie and Jacko are clearly star-struck to be pictured with Eugene Allen , the main character in Lee DanielsA' The Butler The trailer promises a penetrating look at the mysterious backstage life of Michael Jackson, but Spike Lee's Bad 25 is more an over-enthusiastic fan-mail to the late King of Pop than anything else.

Welcome to the Jackson Five, your weekly peek at five Jackson-area government and school stories you may have missed, and a look ahead at what to expect next.

It was on this day of music, the king of Pop collapsed while rehearsing on a Manhattan theatre stage, casting uncertainty over plans for a highly publicized national cable television special to be telecast on Sunday.

Items from some of the world's biggest music stars are hitting the block. Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California is holding its annual Rock N Roll sale.

In this March 23, 1999 file photo, South African President Nelson Mandela, left, stands with American pop singer Michael Jackson at a news conference in Cape Town where Jackson announced dates for two concerts in June of which profits will go to various funds including the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

RISING VOICE: Judith Hill, who recently toured as opening act for Josh Groban, is featured in the documentary film “This is It,” in which she duets with the late Michael Jackson on “I Just Can't Stop Loving You.” Also known for her appearance on NBC's “The Voice,” Hill will perform at Tupelo Music Hall ... (more)

Although it's been four years since his death, Jackson is still one of the biggest music legends in the Middle East and world.

After weeks and weeks of "The X Factor" live shows -- and weeks and weeks of critiques from the four judges -- Alex and Sierra finally have tough enough skin that the criticisms don't affect them as much.

Michael Jackson's Family Filed Paperwork for New Trial in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Posted by Jeffrey Harris on 12.04.2013 They claim they have new evidence... Rolling Stone reports that the family of late popstar Michael Jackson is going to pursue a new trial in their wrongful death lawsuit despite a jury ruling that AEG was not at fault for ... (more)

Things to do in Newcastle and the North East tonight - whether you like gigs, art or comedy, we've got it covered This classic story tells the tale of Cinderella, her bossy ugly step sisters, an evil wicked stepmother and a handsome Prince Charming.

Queen guitarist Brian May says that more unreleased music from the band's late frontman Freddie Mercury has been found, perhaps enough for an album, although he says he's nervous about claiming a full CD's worth of songs.

David Heimkes, Ellie Jude, Kate LaTour, Katie Goelz, Grace Heying and St. Timothy's physical education teacher Cari Senger dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," which was among the dance moves Senger taught her students leading up to the event.

Among the items are the famous white cotton glove, covered in Swarovski crystals, which Michael wore when performing "Billie Jean"...a fedora he also wore in concert and Jackson's famous "moonwalking" shoes.

Priceless collectibles from the vaults of late celebrities Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are set to hit the auction block in Los Angeles this weekend .

The family of late singer Michael Jackson has filed court documents indicating they plan to seek a new trial in a wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG, after a Los Angeles jury cleared the company of liability in October.

The family of late singer Michael Jackson has filed court documents indicating they plan to seek a new trial in a wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG, after a Los Angeles jury cleared the company of liability in October.

The family of late singer Michael Jackson has filed court documents indicating they plan to seek a new trial in a wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG, after a Los Angeles jury cleared the company of liability in October.

It's the next best thing to being able to go back in time for a concert by the King of Pop himself, except you get the mountains of hits from the entire back catalogue of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. But this is very different from a jukebox musical, which normally follows one of two formats - either the Mamma Mia school of shoehorning the ... (more)