“Michael Jackson — Usher and Justin(e) are just two of many who have included a touch of Michael in their performances. It’s like the two best learning from the very best.”

Source: The Philippine Star, ABC News

In the interview, Jeffrey Daniel said that he knows that Michael Jackson did not molest any children, that he did not deserve the ‘wacko Jacko’ label, and should not be portrayed as a child molester. He explained that he has watched Michael Jackson do many kind things for underprivileged children dying from multiple sclerosis, cancer and other terminal illnesses.

“I stayed at Neverland. I saw what is there. I saw the kids who were staying there, it just doesn’t add up. It doesn’t make sense. As far as I know, he’s not that type of person.

Michael does not tell people, but I have seen what he does. His greatest crime is his humanitarianism and his humility. It backfires on him and these people have gone after him.

I just feel sorry that he’s such an open hearted person - that he didn’t grow a much harder shell earlier.

Isn’t it odd that the media can be so forgiving of people who are in rehabilitation, people who have been convicted and gone to jail? I just think it’s unfair that the media paint such a negative picture of a person who was not found guilty.”

Daniel is performing the hit records and dances which made him famous at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on May 17, 2008.

Referring to debates over whether Michael Jackson actually learned the moonwalk from him, Daniel added:

“That is between the fans. Michael Jackson and I have nothing but love and respect for each other. I never feel slighted by Michael’s achievement with the dance because he’s one of my dance brothers.”

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Source: The Voice

Firstly is a ‘Smooth Criminal’ white fedora that Michael wore during one of his concerts, and is signed under the brim “All my Love Michael Jackson 1990?, and bears the words “Michael Jackson” in gold lettering inside, a standard feature with all of his stage-worn fedora hats. It’s estimated to fetch between £300 - £500.

The second item available at the auction is an ‘Artist of the Decade’ award, which is a nicely mounted display, limited edition Platinum Award (number 576 of 1000). It includes a Platinum record, list of albums, record sales, a pencil signed letter of authenticity from Michael Jackson, three miniature album covers and plaque, framed and glazed 65 x 59cm. It’s estimated to fetch between £150 - £200.

The third item is a group of three autographed items, including a signed colour reproduced photo mounted with an unused 1988 concert ticket, plus a nicely mounted colour reproduced photo of Michael holding a panther signed “Love Michael Jackson”. A certificate of Authenticity attached to reverse, plus a large mounted ‘Dangerous’ poster signed on the top left margin, with an inch closed tear to the top margin, various sizes, all framed and glazed, plus a ‘Dangerous World Tour’ official jacket, size XXL, large tour logo on the back with “Dangerous World Tour presented by Pepsi” on the front, leather sleeves. It’s estimated to fetch between £100 - £150.

Source: Dominic Winter Book Auctions, MJWN, MJFC-USA

Michael Jackson said in the statement:

“I am pleased with recent developments involving Neverland Ranch and I am in discussions with Colony and Tom Barrack (head of Colony) with regard to the Ranch and other matters that would allow me to focus on the future.”

Spokespersons for the parties involved were not available for comment so far.

Source: Las Vegas Business Wire

Source: BBC Radio 1

‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008′ drops 5 places in the Australian Physical Singles Chart at #31.

Source: ARIA

But when he was younger and growing up in Calgary (Canada) he was having quite a hard time. Young Sean started as a figure skater, but quickly recognized that he was drawn to dance. In an interview to The Calgary Sun he said:

“My mother says that ever since I was little I was dancing.

In Calgary at that time, I was always the only boy in dance class, I mean not only that I was the only black boy as well. It wasn’t always easy, and I got teased.

But a cool thing that happened is one of the guys who had always given me trouble in school grew up and saw me in the Michael Jackson Bad video. He was like, this is amazing and he eventually ended taking dance himself.”

Now he is returning to Calgary to look for some new dance talents. He will be a celebrity judge during the Calgary audition sessions for the new talent show ‘So You Think You Can Dance Canada’, which airs on CTV this year.

Source: The Calgary Sun, MJFC-USA

Source: MJFC-USA