Paula Abdul used her appearance on Larry King’s Haiti show to announce that she is auctioning off her copy of The Michael Jackson Opus, signed by dozens of celebrities, to benefit earthquake victims through the Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Auction.

The money raised will be split between the US Fund for UNICEF and The American Red Cross.

The Official Michael Jackson OPUS is the only new publication approved and endorsed by the Estate of Michael Joseph Jackson. With over 400 pages of stunning and never-before-seen photographs plus personal, heartfelt essays written exclusively for this OPUS by those who knew Michael best and respected him most. This one-of-a-kind tribute book will help fans treasure the memory of an extraordinary person and performer.

This special book is signed by Paula Abdul and other celebrities.

The Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Auction is currently live at www.charitybuzz.com/healhaiti. More items and experiences donated by A-list stars will be added every day, including Ben Stiller, Jimmy Kimmel, Gilles Martini and Selena Gomez.

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American Cinema Editors, the industry’s leading organization of motion picture editors, has nominated Brandon Key, of Tustin, CA, for a 60th annual ACE Eddie Award. The announcement was made Jan. 12.

Key’s “Best Edited Documentary” nomination, for his work on the critically acclaimed Michael Jackson film “This Is It,” is shared by co-editors Tim Patterson, Don Brochu and Kevin Stitt.

Winners will be announced by ACE on Feb. 14.

Shortly after the world learned of the death of the legendary King of Pop, Key, a long-time Jackson fan, received a frantic call from Patterson, a friend and collaborator of 15 years, to help cobble together what had been raw rehearsal footage of Jackson’s ill-fated international tour into a full-length documentary for an ASAP theatrical release.

Quite unexpectedly, Key and his cohorts found themselves laboring over piles of video footage 12 hours a day, seven days a week last summer in a frantic effort to create a posthumous Jackson film tribute for a fast-approaching October release. “This Is It” opened last fall to huge audiences and critical praise.

“I just never dreamed,”

Key stated,

“that I’d be thrust into helping create what would become one of the biggest movies of the year — and the highest-grossing concert film of all time.”

That accomplished, Key and Patterson have gone on to edit and shoot additional content for the DVD, which is expected to ship this month.

“This Is It” has grossed over $250 million since its debut.

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Australian singer Peter Andre is going to dedicate part of his tour to Michael Jackson.  Andre is currently in rehersals for the new tour that will begin in February.

Of the tour plans, Andre said,

“I don’t want to give too much away, but there will be a section of my show dedicated to Michael Jackson.  I’m working with a chroeographer who did some of the late singer’s videos and Britney Spears’ last tour, so I’m in capable hands.  Now I just need to build up my stamina!”

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In a recent interview for Gotham Magazine Janet Jackson said that she feels almost selfish for moving on without Michael. The singer and actress admits that it has been difficult to come to terms with her brother’s death.

When you hear people say life goes on, it’s really the truth. You can’t stop living. It becomes a part of you. I feel a bit selfish because there are times I feel I shouldn’t be doing this, but I enjoy my work and I have to keep doing it. I have to keep my life going. There are days that are harder than others.”

Janet will grace the cover of this month’s issue of Gotham. During the interview she also speaks about her New Year’s resolutions which include learning a new language and getting closer to God.

Janet is very busy these days. Her new book “True You,” is about weight loss, self-esteem, confidence and more. The superstar says that it’s not an autobiography but give glimpses of her childhood to the present which she believes will be helpful and interesting to share.

Ms. Jackson (if your nasty) will also be returning to her role as Patricia, a self-help psychologist in the sequel to Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married,” titled “Why Did I Get Married Too?” The movie stars Tyler Perry, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Keyshia Cole and Monica Arnold and is scheduled for release on April 2, 2010.

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In a recent interview with MTV, director Allen Hughes said that Michael was

“an incredible actor and no one knew that.”

He continued;

“If you look at the nuances of ‘The Wiz,’ when he played the Scarecrow. Or if you look at the short film Scorsese directed before ‘Bad,’ where he’s going head to head with Wesley Snipes. The acting he was doing? Oh my god it was good. I know actors and he was an incredible actor.”

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced the January 26 release of Michael Jackson’s This Is It on Blu-ray with the kind of flourish you’d expect from associates of the King of Pop. Jackson choreographer Travis Payne performed live at the Sony booth at CES with two of the dancers who were set to tour with the late singer. Sony also ran a “Smooth Criminal” vignette from the disc showing Jackson “interact” with Rita Hayworth, Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart in classic black and white footage from Gilda and other old-time movies.

Sony Pictures says the Blu-ray features 90 minutes of new and never seen before footage.

See Photos below from Travis Payne’s performance which were posted on Facebook!

Worldwide release dates are now available for Michael Jackson’s This Is It on DVD and Blu-ray®

U.S. fans can pre-order the DVD and Blu-ray® with movie poster Here.

Michael Jackson’s estate does not want to pay Joe Jackson an allowance, because Michael Jackson did not want his dad to be a beneficiary under the will and Joe wants to use the money for lavish expenses — not maintenance.

According to legal docs just filed, estate lawyers say Joe was never legally dependent on Michael Jackson during his life.

And, according to estate lawyers, the so-called “maintenance expenses” Joe wants include vacations, air travel, hotels, assistants and legal fees.

And Joe Jackson says the allowance will include money so he can

“support his children or grandchildren.”

Michael Jackson’s brother, Randy Jackson, is in the middle of a creditor’s claim filed against the estate and according to legal docs … Randy is on the side of the creditor.

Stabler & Associates, a company that claims it was hired to handle Michael Jackson’s business matters — in particular, a humongous Bank of America loan and the funding of his 2004 child molestation trial — claims the estate owes the company $275,446.08.

Here’s the problem. The statute of limitations has run on the debt. But Perry Wander, lawyer for Stabler & Associates, tells TMZ the company relied on Michael and Randy’s repeated promises that the debt would be paid, so the estate should not be able to raise the technical, statute of limitations defense.

Howard Weitzman, lawyer for Michael Jackson’s estate, is unmoved, telling TMZ,

“The claim needs to be investigated and it appears to be barred by the statute of limitations.”

And this is interesting … included in the $275,446.08 — a late penalty of $81,946.08.

And you thought credit card interest was high.

Source: TMZ.com

Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon, and Tito may be as tired of their A&E show as everybody else in America — we’re told the network has already offered them a second season … but so far, the bros. haven’t bitten.

TMZ spoke with a rep for A&E, who confirmed the offer and told us the network would gladly have MJ’s male siblings back for another round of “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” — which airs its last episode this Sunday.

But there’s one problem: we’re told the brothers haven’t responded to the offer yet.

It’s unclear why the brothers wouldn’t jump at the chance for a paycheck … but then again, it’s the Jacksons … so nothing is ever as it seems.

Source: TMZ.com