The Discovery television network on Friday said it canceled plans to air a reenactment of the autopsy on Michael Jackson’s body, citing an upcoming court hearing and concern by the late pop star’s estate.

The show, “Michael Jackson’s Autopsy: What Really Killed Michael Jackson,” had been set to air in several countries of western Europe and in the United Kingdom on January 13.

“Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson’s estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson’s official autopsy has been postponed indefinitely,” Discovery Networks International said in a statement.

A Discovery spokesman declined comment beyond the statement. Co-executors of the estate responded in their own statement saying they were “pleased” with the decision.

The “Thriller” singer died suddenly of a prescription drug overdose on June 25, 2009, age 50, only weeks before beginning a series of comeback concerts. An autopsy by Los Angeles officials showed Jackson died chiefly of an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol that he used as a sleep aid.

Discovery’s show, which was not scheduled to air in the United States, was an unofficial, fictional account of what the autopsy must have been like and its results.

But Jackson fans worldwide protested in an online petition launched earlier this month, and the co-executors of his estate sent a letter this week to Discovery Networks calling the program “insensitive” and “in shockingly bad taste.”

A print advertisement for the program shows a body covered by a sheet, with one hand poking out wearing the singer’s well-known sequined glove.

Following Discovery’s decision, McClain and Branca released a statement saying, “we are hopeful that this show will never run in any market in the future.”

“While Discovery cited legal proceedings and our request as the reasons for its decision, none of this would have happened had it not been for the incredible passion displayed by countless Michael Jackson fans worldwide who knew they stood as one and that their voices could not be ignored,” the statement said.

Jackson’s physician at the time of his death, Dr. Conrad Murray, has admitted giving the singer propofol, which is often used in surgery, and Murray has been charged by authorities with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson’s death.

Murray has pleaded not guilty, and a preliminary hearing to determine if enough evidence exists to make him stand trial begins in Los Angeles on January 4.

Source: Reuters

TMZ has learned Michael Jackson’s weakened state During various concert tours throughout HIS life – as well as preparations for the London concerts that never took place – Could Become Powerful evidence in the defense of Dr. Conrad Murray.

Sources connected with the criminal case tell TMZ … there’s “compelling evidence” that MJ was in weakened health whenever he went on tour. there’s “compelling evidence” that MJ was weakened health Whenever he went on tour. Specifically, people who went on various tours — including the “Bad” and “Dangerous” concerts — say Jackson was frequently “dehydrated, medicated, and sleep-deprived.” Specifically, people who went on various tours – including the “Bad” and “Dangerous” concerts – say Jackson was frequently “Dehydrated, medicated, and sleep-deprived.”

Just like with Dr. Just like with Dr. Murray, Jackson had a doctor who accompanied him during rehearsals and tours, attending to his needs. Murray, Jackson had a doctor who accompanied him During Rehearsals and tours, attending to HIS needs.

The point … The point … the grueling concert schedules reduced MJ to a physical mess, prone to relying on and demanding drugs to sleep. The grueling concert schedules MJ Reduced to a physical mess, prone to relying on drugs and demanding to sleep.

The “This Is It” London tour was especially grueling, because AEG added dozens of concert dates for Michael, who was already in an extremely weakened state and terrified he would fail. The “This Is It” London tour was met name grueling, Because AEG added dozens of concert dates for Michael, who was already in an Extremely weakened state and terrified Would he fail.

All of this dovetails into a defense theory … All of this dovetails into a defense theory … that Jackson felt enormous pressure to rehearse for the “This Is It” tour, and when he couldn’t sleep he relied on Propofol to do the trick. that Jackson felt enormous pressure to rehearse for the “This Is It” tour, and he could not sleep When he relied on Propofol to do the trick. The defense believes when Murray walked out of the room and Jackson woke up, he accidentally infused himself with a fatal dose of the drug out of frustration and fear. The defense convinced When Murray Walked out of the room and woke Jackson up, he accidentally infused himself with a fatal dose of the drug out of Frustration and fear.

Source: TMZ

The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate have fired off an angry missive to the head of the Discovery Channel TV network in an effort to make him reconsider plans to show a re-enactment of the King of Pop’s autopsy in Europe.

Ads for the January (11) TV special have already aired in the U.K. and now co-executors John Branca and John MCClain have penned a letter to David Zaslav, urging him to pull the programme out of decency.

In the document, obtained by TMZ.com, they accuse the network’s bosses of operating in “shockingly bad taste… while cynically attempting to dupe the public into believing this show will have serious medical value”.

Branca and MCClain add, “We were especially outraged when a sickening print advertisement for the program appeared making light of Michael’s death by depicting a corpse sprawled on a steel gurney covered by a sheet with a hand sticking out wearing Michael’s signature sequined glove…. The ad is debased, sick and insensitive.”

They conclude the letter with, “On behalf of Michael’s family, fans, common sense and decency, we urge you to reconsider and cancel this program.”

Source: Contact Music

Dr. Conrad Murray ‘s preliminary hearing in the Michael Jackson manslaughter case … Conrad Murray ‘s Preliminary hearing in the Michael Jackson manslaughter case … set for next Tuesday … set for next Tuesday … will be a one-sided affair, because TMZ has learned Murray’s side won’t utter a peep. will be a one-sided affair, TMZ has learned Because Murray’s side will not Utter a peep.

Sources connected with Murray’s defense tell TMZ Murray’s lawyer, Ed Chernoff, will be there to listen – not to ask questions. Specifically, when the prosecution lays out its case, Chernoff will be looking for holes and inconsistencies. Specifically, When The Prosecution Lays out its case, Chernoff will be looking for holes and inconsistencies.

As TMZ first reported, the prosecution will call approximately 30 witnesses, including experts and LAPD detectives, to establish Murray acted recklessly in fueling MJ with Propofol the day he died. As TMZ first reported, the prosecution will call approximately 30 Witnesses, including experts and LAPD detectives, to Establish Murray acted recklessly in fueling MJ Propofol with the day he died.

It’s a very good bet the judge will order Murray to stand trial … It’s a very good bet the judge will order Murray to stand trial … judges rarely dismiss charges after a preliminary hearing. judges rarely dismiss charges after a Preliminary hearing. So there’s no point in Murray’s lawyer playing his hand. So there’s no point in Murray’s lawyer playing HIS hand.

Source: TMZ

A note purportedly handwritten by the late Michael Jackson has sold at auction for more than $3,000 (£2,000).

The memo, scrawled down on his dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein’s personal stationary, was allegedly found by staff at Jackson’s Holmby Hills, California mansion days after the singer’s June 2009 passing.

The scribbled message references the King of Pop’s doomed This Is It concert extravaganza in London and states, “One year in London 3? International # 1 2 3 4 5 albums and single.”

It goes on to detail a list of things to do: “Talk to digital people, Universal, Warner… make huge $.”

The piece of paper was sold on eBay.com and bidding closed at $3,075 (£2,050) on Thursday morning (23Dec10).

Source: Contact Music

Ne-Yo is staging a one-man boycott of the new Michael Jackson album — telling us he doesn’t want to listen to it because he doesn’t think MJ would have EVER wanted it to be released.

The singer/songwriter/producer was in NY this weekend — where he explained MJ was such a perfectionist, “If Michael was still alive … I don’t think the album would be out yet.”

He added, “I’m gonna stick to my old Mike.”

Source: TMZ

TMZ has learned Colony Capital wants to develop a business plan to turn Neverland into a small music institute — similar to The Juilliard  School in NYC.  The plan is to teach teens all aspects of music, including writing and performing.

Colony wants to turn the property into a campus, in which scores of teenagers — rich and poor — can learn the trade that made Michael Jackson a legend.

There are two big stumbling blocks.  The first is making sure Santa Barbara County will sign off on such a project.

The second — and bigger issue — is whether Colony Capital can use Michael Jackson’s name to promote such an institute.  TMZ has good news for Colony …. sources directly connected with the Michael Jackson Estate tell us, “It’s an interesting idea and we’d be open to it.”

Source: TMZ

If you happened to look at the official iTunes album chart yesterday morning, you would have seen Michael’s new album in a rather dull position of 95. By that afternoon it was at number 5, jumping a phenomenal 90 positions!

A number 1 spot is now looking likely, as the album currently sits at a comfortable number 2 spot. Watch out R Kelly, The King of Pop is coming up from behind in explosive fashion.

We’ll keep you posted…

California tax officials are chasing the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate for $131,000 (£87,333) in unpaid bills.

In March (10), staff at the state’s Franchise Tax Board filed a creditor’s claim with the estate administrators for $1,647 ($1,098).

However, tax chiefs filed an amended claim on Friday (10Dec10), adding $130,000 to the total amount due.

The new amount includes interest and penalties which stem from the 2009 tax year, according to the Associated Press.

It is the latest in a long line of claims from individuals and companies who were allegedly left with unsettled bills following Jackson’s death last year (09).

Source: Contactmusic

ALL 10 tracks from Michael Jackson’s new album entitled ‘MICHEAL’ have been leaked to online file sharing sites.

PREVIEWS of each song are available to listen to online at michaeljackson.com, and the full album will be available for you to buy on December 13th. Pre-order “MICHAEL” from our store today for only £8.93 at: www.kingofpop.info/store

Introduction

Michael Jackson passed away as his vision was taking shape for his next album, working diligently on songs he expressly wanted to share with his fans.

These songs could simply have become part of the rich legacy of unreleased work left behind by one of the world’s great artists. But as it soon became clear to both the Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music, there was an obligation not only to Michael’s fans but to Michael himself not to let this amazing music gather dust in a vault. It was decided the album that was taking shape needed to be properly completed and released in a thoughtful, dignified way that would honor Michael’s legacy.

While Michael was not there to complete the tracks as only he could, he had left behind a unique roadmap mapping out his creative vision in the form of notes and detailed conversations with the people he was working with as well as those he was planning to work with.

This enabled everyone involved in “Michael” to follow his voice and the guiding hand they felt was present in helping them complete the album. For those who generously lent their creative talents to “Michael,” this was a labor of love honoring someone who had inspired all of them.

How “Michael” came together

“Michael” had been evolving as Michael Jackson albums would.

In 2004, Michael, with the help of his then-attorney, John Branca, ended his relationship with Sony Music and its then CEO, Tommy Mottola. In the intervening years, Michael had been working on music intended for a forthcoming release, drawing up its creative blueprints and recording tracks that would provide the foundation while, at the same time, the regime at Sony Music changed and Michael developed good relations with its current executives, working with them on the 25^th Anniversary album commemorating “Thriller” in 2008. Michael was delighted to personally receive special multi-platinum discus for the project at a reception held by Sony Music in Los Angeles in February 2009.

As work for the new album resumed, he would slowly narrow down the tracks and refine them as his vision took shape. Much of the recording was taking place out of the public eye and in secret. Akon noted in an interview that after their song “Hold My Hand” was leaked to the Internet due to a security breach, both he and Michael became extremely cautious about the location of any work they might do to protect it from being exploited in that way again.

Akon: “Well, after that experience, we all became super protective. More so him, though. You know, he was like “Okay, we gotta figure this out. Now, we’re gonna work out of the house. I’m not working at the studio no more.”

Nonetheless, Michael still was aiming to write, record and release his artistry to his fans. Neff-U (Ron Feemster) in an interview told of being around Michael shortly before his passing, and witnessing a renewed passion in Michael for writing music and sharing it with the world. He said:

Neff-U: “But he was, like, “We’ve got to give the world a gift. We have to give them these songs…”

Interviewer: “And so, the process–Would he come with lyrics? Would he make them up as he went along? Did he say, “I want to write a song about this today?” “

Neff-U: “No. He was, like, “How you feel?” I was, like, “I feel good.” I was, like, “How you feel?” He was, like, “I feel good.” And he was, like, “Let’s see what happens.” And the fireplace would be on, even during the summertime. You know, it was just the whole atmosphere, it was really cool. Um, and I would start to play, and he would just start to hum. And then, the next thing you know, the lyrics would come. And–And the song would start developing itself.”

Several people, including Neff-U, Eddie Cascio and Frank Dileo, Michael’s manager at the time of his passing, knew of Michael’s plans to continue recording once he relocated to England for the start of what would have been the O2 performances, the rehearsals of which were featured in the hit film “Michael Jackson’s This is It.”

Eddie Cascio: “The plan was to continue the recording process over in London, and on the days off or the weeks off that he had, you know, we would be, you know, working at a studio that he was gonna have put in at his home in London…He had made it clear that, you know, that he wanted– he wanted me to be out there and to– to continue working on the music…You know, he had every intention to entertain his fans once again through his music.”

After an inventory was taken by the Estate of the songs Michael had been working on, the decision was made that to bring Michael’s artistry to completion and to do it proper justice, many of the very producers and talent he trusted his work to in life or those he had planned to work with would be asked to bring his vision to reality. Using the blueprints Michael provided with his notes, his voice and the creative ideas he had shared, they took the songs in various stages of production and completed the album.

For Akon, it was an opportunity to finally finish “Hold My Hand,” a song that had not been ready for the world to hear when it leaked out on the Internet after he and Michael recorded it.

Akon: “But its time has definitely come; now in its final state, it has become an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I’m so proud to have had the chance to work with Michael, one of my all time idols.”

In an interview, Akon added that he felt a responsibility that the song should be heard and released through the proper channels.

Akon: “You know, I wanted his children, more so than anything, to benefit off this record, ’cause that’s what he would’ve wanted, you know, and his family to properly be able to sit back and say, “He left something behind that we can all benefit and cherish.”

He continued:

“So far, I haven’t heard any, you know, complaints from anyone involved, so I know that everything is going the way it’s supposed. So, it feels good knowing that his property now is gonna have the showcase opportunity that it was supposed to, and that feels good. That feels great. Like, that feels better than anything, knowing that it’s now gonna be properly presented to the world.”

Three of the tracks have relatively mundane origins. Michael had a longstanding friendship with the Cascios, a suburban family he got to know because patriarch Dominic was one of the managers at the Helmsley Palace Hotel, where Michael regularly stayed while visiting New York. He was welcomed into the home of Dominic and Connie for dinners as a respite from his hectic life as a superstar artist, and became a mentor to sons, Eddie and Frank, who growing up had musical aspirations.

In 2007, Michael and his family spent four months staying with the Cascio family at their Bergen County home, which had a simple home recording studio in which the tracks for “Breaking News,” “Monster,” and “Keep Your Head Up”’ were recorded. Frank Dileo, Michael’s former manager, has confirmed that he spoke to Michael by telephone at the Cascio’s home studio several times while he was recording with them, and said Michael “was excited and enthused by the music and the experience.”

While these vocals may have been “guide vocals,” or in demo form, it does not detract in any way from their quality or their authenticity. In fact, since the announcement that “Monster” is to be one of the tracks included on “Michael,” 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) has confirmed that Michael contacted him personally about his desire to collaborate on this track. The day the track list for the album was announced publicly, 50 Cent sent a message to his fans on Twitter that “michael reached out to me to do this song before he passed it going to be the biggest thing ever. hes the one we got our idea from”.

In a subsequent interview in advance of the release of “Michael,” 50 Cent described how his DJ told him Michael was interested. He said:

50 Cent: “…he was interested in working with me, and he said he had something he wanted me to actually hear, a song that he created that he would be perfect for us to collaborate on…”

adding…

50 Cent: So, you know, it’s, like, I was aware of the actual song, that there was something that he wanted to do, and I said I’d collaborate with him. I wanted to do the record.”

Likewise, Teddy Riley, who had worked with Michael since 1991 on Dangerous, HIStory, The Addams Family Values project and Invincible, knew Michael’s work intimately. He listened to the music before becoming involved in helping finish “Michael” and producing two of the three Cascio tracks, “Monster” and “Breaking News.” He knew it was his friend’s voice when he heard it and The Finisher, as Michael affectionately called him, did what he always did when coming in on a project with Michael. He said:

Teddy Riley: “Needless to say, we spent months and months in the studio together. The times I spent with Michael were very important, dear, special, and learning experiences. I studied Michael and everything about him from day one. I know Michael’s voice in every range; I’ve explored Michael’s vocal ability from baritone and tenor to alto and soprano. As the years went by, I’ve witnessed his tones changing, sometimes up or down. My feeling on the authenticity of his vocals on this album (another masterpiece) are that they were all done by Michael in different places and in different climates. The vocals sounded very polished, very on key and processed. I have no doubts that these are Michael’s vocals. I stand for myself with no discrimination.”

While much of the album stems from new inspirations and work Michael was doing with contemporary artists he wanted to work with, as was often the case some songs fermented over time until they found the right album. Two songs on “Michael” – “Much Too Soon” and “Behind the Mask” — fit the spirit of those songs that Michael would eventually find homes for. In fact, it was John McClain, one of the co-executors of the Estate and a producer for the song “This Is It” released last year on the companion album for the highly acclaimed documentary, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It”, who chose to work on both songs himself. “Much Too Soon” was written around the time of “Thriller” but Michael had never found the right album for it. “Behind the Mask” also had its origins in the 1980s when Michael heard the music performed by the Yellow Magic Orchestra, and contacted Ryiuchi Sakamoto asking for permission to write lyrics for it.

The “authenticity” of three tracks

The debut of “Breaking News,” one of three tracks on the album Michael recorded in the New Jersey home of the Cascio family, led some to cast doubt on the “authenticity” of these songs. This triggered no shortage of bizarre theories by people seeking attention and those claiming to have knowledge of a vast conspiracy. One London tabloid printed a claim by a Michael impersonator from Italy armed with these “facts”: He thinks he may have recorded tracks in secret in a studio in Switzerland “after being approached by a man, whom he thinks was from Bahrain, to record the studio sessions, and paid 2000 Euros per track.”

Mindful of the importance of Michael’s legacy and how much he valued his fans, both the Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music went to even greater lengths on their own to authenticate the tracks before it was even announced they would be included on the album. As Estate attorney Howard Weitzman detailed in a letter circulated among Michael’s fans:

• Six of Michael’s former producers and engineers who had worked with Michael over the past 30 years – Bruce Swedien, Matt Forger, Stewart Brawley, Michael Prince, Dr. Freeze and Teddy Riley – were all invited to a listening session to hear the raw vocals of the Cascio tracks in question. All confirmed that the vocal was definitely Michael.
• Michael’s musical director and piano player on many of his records over a 20-year period, Greg Phillinganes, played on a Cascio track being produced for the album, and said the voice was definitely Michael’s.
• Dorian Holley, who was Michael’s vocal director for his solo tours for 20 plus years (including the O2 Concert Tour) and is seen in the film, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It”, listened to the Cascio tracks and said the lead vocal was Michael Jackson.
• Engineers, producers and musicians who worked on tours and/or in the studio with Michael when he was recording Bad, Thriller, Off The Wall, Dangerous, Invincible, HIStory and Blood On The Dance Floor, all listened to the music and they all reconfirmed their belief that the lead vocals were Michael’s voice on the Cascio tracks.
• Two of the nation’s preeminent forensic musicologists in the United States independently evaluated the tracks using audio analysis. Both reported that the lead vocals analyzed were those of Michael.
• Two prominent persons in the music industry who played crucial roles in Michael’s career, were also played the music and both believe that the lead vocals were Michael’s.

As a result, Sony Music concluded: “We have complete confidence in the results of our extensive research as well as the accounts of those who were in the studio with Michael that the vocals on the new album are his own.”

And the album was mastered and prepared for release using a mural created by artist, Kadir Nelson, as its cover. The mural is the visual story of Michael’s life and career and acknowledges those people and events that influenced him.

MICHAEL’S SONGS:

1. Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon)

Written by Aliaune Thiam, Giorgio Tuinfort, Claude Kelly

Produced by Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort & Michael Jackson

“Hold My Hand” debuted as the first single. Recorded with Akon in 2008 in Las Vegas, it leaked out and was never released. Akon completed the song, with a music video to premiere December 9. “Hold My Hand” was written by Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort, Claude Kelly and produced by Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort and Michael Jackson.

2. Hollywood Tonight

Written by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer/Spoken Bridge Written by Teddy Riley

Produced by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson/Co-Produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster

Written by Michael during the time of the Invincible album, Michael pulled the track out of the archives in 2007 to work on the song with producer Ron “Neff-U” Feemster, Hollywood Tonight was written by Michael Jackson; the spoken bridge was written by Teddy Riley and the track was produced by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson with co-producer by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster.

3. Keep Your Head Up

Written by Michael Jackson, Eddie Cascio, James Porte

Produced by C “Tricky” Stewart, Angelikson, Michael Jackson

In 2007, Michael wrote that inspirational ode with Eddie Cascio and James Porte in New Jersey. Keep Your Head Up was produced by Tricky Stewart, Angelikson, and Michael Jackson.

4. (I Like) The Way You Love Me

Written by Michael Jackson

Produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster, Michael Jackson

This song was originally released in its early stages of development as a demo on Ultimate Collection in 2004; it was song that Michael loved and was finishing in Los Angeles. The Way You Love Me was written by Michael Jackson and produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster and Michael Jackson.

5. Monster (Featuring 50 Cent)

Written by Michael Jackson, Eddie Cascio, James Porte/Rap Lyrics Written by Curtis Jackson

Produced by Teddy Riley, Angelikson, Michael Jackson

Recorded in New Jersey in 2007 at the Cascio home, Michael actually recorded some of his background vocals through a PVC pipe for the song. The song also features the rap of 50 Cent, who Michael had contacted about the collaboration. Monster was written by Michael Jackson, Eddie Cascio and James Porte with Rap Lyrics Written by Curtis Jackson. It was produced by Teddy Riley, Angelikson and Michael Jackson.

6. Best Of Joy

Written by Michael Jackson

Produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster, Michael Jackson

Co-Produced by Brad Buxer

“Best of Joy” is one of the very last songs Michael was working on and had planned to continue to work on while in London for the O2 arena shows in Summer 2009. The song was written by Michael Jackson and produced by Theron “Neff-U” Feemster, Michael Jackson and co-producer by Brad Buxer.

7. Breaking News

Written by Michael Jackson, Eddie Cascio, James Porte

Produced by Teddy Riley, Angelikson, Michael Jackson

“Breaking News” recorded the song in 2007 in the New Jersey home of the Cascio family. Writers on the song are Michael Jackson as well as Eddie Cascio and James Porte. The song was produced by Teddy Riley, (Eddie Cascio & James Porte) Angelikson and Michael Jackson.

8. (I Can’t Make It) Another Day (Featuring Lenny Kravitz)

Written by Lenny Kravitz

Produced by Lenny Kravitz

Co-Produced by Michael Jackson

Recorded as a demo with Lenny Kravitz during the Invincible era, the song unexpectedly leaked in 2008 prompting Lenny to finish the song. Dave Grohl is the featured drummer on the track. Written by Lenny Kravitz and produced Lenny Kravitz and Michael Jackson.

9. Behind The Mask

Written by Michael Jackson, Chris Mosdell, Ryuichi Sakamoto

Produced by Michael Jackson, John McClain

After hearing “Behind The Mask” as performed by Yellow Magic Orchestra, Michael contacted Ryiuchi Sakamoto asking for permission to add his lyrics on the track. It was recently completed by John McClain. The song is written by Michael Jackson, Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto and produced by Michael Jackson and John McClain. “Behind The Mask” contains a sample of the recording “Behind The Mask” as performed by Yellow Magic Orchestra.

10. Much Too Soon

Written by Michael Jackson

Produced by Michael Jackson, John McClain

“Much Too Soon” was written at time of Thriller. But never found the right home on an album. The song was written by Michael Jackson and produced by Michael Jackson and John McClain. David Campbell is featured on the strings.

Conclusion

What does the future hold for the incredible wealth of other amazing tracks Michael left behind? The immediate goal of both the Estate and Sony was to complete this album that Michael had set out to make, selecting the combination of tracks that best represented the mixture of new creativity and vintage sounds Michael liked to combine. While it is too early to announce specific future projects, it is safe to say that given how much Michael valued his fans the selection and release of those works will be done in a way that properly honors his legacy.

Michael Jackson has earned a posthumous Grammy nomination for the song “This Is It.”

Michael is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and is up against Michael Bublé, Adam Lambert, Bruno Mars and John Mayer.

If Jackson wins it will be his 14th Grammy award.

Source: TMZ

Joe Jackson has refiled the Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray.

A federal judge threw out Joe’s claim, ruling the case should have been filed in a California state court.  So Joe’s lawyer has now refiled the case in L.A. County Superior Court.

Joe is alleging that Dr. Murray was negligent in administering the Propofol that killed the singer.

Joe is also suing Applied Pharmacy Services in Las Vegas, that sold the drug to Murray.

Source: TMZ

The complete track list for the new MJ album has been revealed, It is as follows:

01. Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon)
02. Hollywood Tonight
03. Keep Your Head Up
04. (I Like) The Way You Love Me
05. Monster (Featuring 50 Cent)
06. Best Of Joy
07. Breaking News
08. (I Can’t Make It) Another Day (Featuring Lenny Kravitz)
09. Behind The Mask
10. Much Too Soon

ALSO, we can tell you that the first single from the album will be ‘Hold My Hand’. It is a diet between Michael & Akon ( a friend of Michaels and a highly respected recording artist)

‘Hold My Hand’ Will be released worldwide on Monday, November 15th at 12:01am EST.

*Don’t forget, the album is already available to pre-order online right now!

SONY are doing everything they can to convince the world that it is Michael’s vocals on the ‘new’ song; ‘Breaking News’. Many fans think that the vocals are that of an imposter. It is undeniable that if it is Michael’s voice, it has been harshly cut and edited to become something that it originally wasn’t. Any true Michael Jackson vocal is instantly recognisable, no doubts, no concerns. He was of course world famous for having one of the most easily recognisable and identifiable voices in history.

Updates to come…

Hopefully.