Ten Facts About Michael

Newsone.com has listed ten facts you probably did not know about Michael, including his sales records, his charitable donations and his very high profile business interests.

1. Michael Jackson Is The Highest-Earning Deceased Artist: Besting the vaunted Rock and Roll artist Elvis Presley and former Beatles member singer-songwriter John Lennon, Michael Jackson has been recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records in a new category for Highest-Earning Deceased Artist, gaining the top honor. In the first year after his passing in 2009, Jackson’s estate raked in a reported $1 billion.

2. Michael Jackson Was A Shrewd Businessman: While many viewed Jackson as a boyish and playful figure, underneath that exterior was the mind of a man who made investments that continue to pay off to this day. In 1985, he wisely purchased the rights to 250 Beatles backlogged songs penned by Lennon and Paul McCartney for $47 million. In 1995, Jackson sold a portion of the catalog to Sony for $95 million, resulting in the powerful joint venture music publishing company Sony/ATV, with annual revenues hovering around $1 billion. This doesn’t include his many endorsement deals, licensing, and other streams of revenue Jackson has generated from his name.

3. Michael Jackson Owns The Distinction Of Having The Biggest Recording Contract Ever: Nine months after his passing, the estate of Michael Jackson signed a deal with Sony Records that gives the company access to a vast vault of unreleased recordings for a whopping $250 million. Ten albums are expected to be released by 2017, including the recent soundtrack to the tour documentary ‘This Is It.’

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Birthday Celebration Concert

‘Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It,’ came to a close with a tribute concert at West Side Theatre Guild in Gary, Indiana. Michael’s children Prince, Paris and Blanket, along with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, were the guests of honour treated to acts including The Alan Project, which performed a rendition of Michael’s ‘Rock with You.’

Performers also included The Gratitude Project.

Andrew Cantu, of the local group Los Cordoba, came to the concert with his family.
“I’ve always been a fan of Michael Jackson,” he said. “I wanted to come and support Gary and the Jackson family.”

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Fan Review Of ‘Bad25’

Here is a fan’s review of Spike Lee’s ‘Bad25’ Documentary after a special London viewing, with John Branca and Spike Lee both present.

After hours of driving from the north of England we arrived in London at the Odeon cinema where Spike Lee’s ‘BAD25’ Documentary was to be shown.

Full of excitement we sat in our seats and waited to be mesmerised; we were not to be disappointed.

A Sony Music exec introduced the film, which ran for well over two hours. Within two minutes the tears began to flow, and by the end I was an emotional wreck!

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Happy Birthday Michael

Today Is A Special Day, Michael Jackson's Birthday, Today We Are Reminded Of The King, Everything He Did, Everything He Stood For And Everything He Gave Us. Such As His Music, Knowledge And Passion For Creating A Better World, Not Only Was This Man A Musician At His Finest, He Really Was A King Among Men And A Grand Example Of What The Majority Of Us Strive To Be. I Can Only Hope That The Many Of Us Want What He Did And Can Act On It Sooner Rather Than Later, I Don't Just Listen To His Music And Say He Was A Great Artist, I Listen To His Music And Think Of The Message He Was Telling Us. To Me He Is And Always Will Be My Biggest Inspiration, Both From His Music And His Passion. 

So With That Said, Let's All Wish The King A Very Happy 54th Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Michael

Hugs And God Blesses :) xx

2 great movies you should get if you don`t already :)

Captain Eo




and my favorite MoonWalker

 

be sure to get both into your collections :) 

Dressing Michael Jackson

I Really Love This, I Hope You Guys Do Too.

 

Many fans know Michael Bush, who together with his partner Dennis Tomkins, (who sadly died last year,) designed and made Michael’s stage costumes. His work has been documented in a wonderfully illustrated book, which will be available in October 2012.

This will be a rare chance for fans to see these works of art in glorious detail. For a glimpse of what is to come, please Copy And Paste The Link Below: 

http://dressingmichaeljackson.com/

To wet your appetite, we also have the link to an interview with Michael Bush. To view, please Copy And Paste The Link Below:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/michael-jacksons-longtime-costumer-tells-king-of-pops-style-secrets-in-new-photo-filled-book/2012/07/31/gJQAFKKgMX_story.html

Bad 25 Remixes

‘Bad’ single release date Sunday 16th September.

Brand new remix of “Bad” worked on as an electrifying collaboration between Pitbull and Dutch DJ Afrojack.  US superstar DJ/producer Afrojack last teamed up with Miami rapper Pitbull on the UK No.1 hit “Give Me Everything.”

Brand new “Speed Demon” remix from chart-toppers Nero.  UK D&B/dubstep act Nero hit the UK No.1 spot with their debut album “Welcome Reality.”

Original versions of these remixes are taken from the album “BAD25,” out September 17th.

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