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RANDY ACCEPTS ANGEL AWARD ON MICHAEL’S BEHALF
On March 7, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California Randy Jackson accepted the 'Angel Award' presented to him on behalf of Michael at the 11th Annual Children Uniting Nations Oscar Celebration. Rebbie Jackson was also in attendance.
Children Uniting Nations is a proactive organization created to bring attention to the plight of at-risk and foster youth. Their goal is to reach as many children in out-of-home care by offering role-model support, guidance, a sense of community and promoting the importance of an education.
Source: Life
LANDMARK RECORD DEAL ANNOUNCED
THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON AND SONY MUSIC RENEW 30-YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH LANDMARK RECORDING DEAL
New York, NY - Special Administrators for the Estate of Michael Jackson, John Branca and John McClain, and Sony Music will continue the label’s 30-year relationship with Michael Jackson and his music with a landmark recording deal, it was announced today.
With this new agreement, Sony Music’s Columbia Epic Label Group and Legacy Recordings will continue their term of rights to his catalog and also create new projects for Michael Jackson featuring the never-before-released Jackson recordings. The first project featuring unreleased music is expected for release in November 2010.
Rob Stringer, Chairman of the Columbia Epic Label Group comments, “Michael has always been a treasured member of the Sony Music family. We’re dedicated to protecting this icon’s legacy and we’re thrilled that we can continue to bring his music to the world for the foreseeable future.”
John Branca comments, “During his life, Michael’s contracts set the standard for the industry, reflecting his unique vision and talents that inspired and excited people in every corner of the world. By all objective criteria, this agreement with Sony Music demonstrates the lasting power of Michael’s music by exceeding all previous industry benchmarks. Each new generation produces countless new fans who appreciate Michael’s artistry, requiring a partner that has Sony’s wherewithal, business acumen and foresight to properly and respectfully showcase his genius well into the future.”
As a solo artist with Epic Records spanning three decades, Michael has sold hundreds of millions of records worldwide and released thirteen #1 singles. Jackson became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award. Sony’s Legacy Recordings has also created a number of successful projects such as the “Thriller” 25th anniversary album. The best selling album of all time worldwide by wide margin, “Thriller” showed the lasting power of Michael’s music by returning to #1 on the weekly sales charts in 2008.
John McClain comments, “Nowhere did Michael set the bar higher than he did with ‘Thriller,’ which nearly three decades after its release by Epic remains by far the best-selling album in history worldwide with music that transcends generations. We believe we have a partner in Sony that knows and appreciates Michael’s artistry as well as the passion of his fans. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Sony to preserve and enhance his remarkable musical legacy.”
This past fall, Sony Music released the #1 two-disc album companion to the motion picture Michael Jackson’s This is It ” which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Released by Sony Pictures, the film made history as the highest grossing concert film of all time and the recently released DVD took the #1 spot in DVD sales, breaking the record for first-week’s sales of a music film.
Source: Sony Music
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR’S MJ MUSIC TOUR IN AUSTRALIA
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir will return to Australia for a concert tour commemorating the life and music of Michael Jackson.
The choir's Concert of Hope will feature some of the world's most popular Gospel music including Oh Happy Day, Man from Galilee and Celebrate.
A friendship between the choir and the late Michael Jackson dates back to choir's founder, Allen Bailey, and his very first tour with the Commodores who were performing as the opening act for the Jackson 5 on a tour of the United States.
The Concert of Hope will feature some of Michael Jackson's top hits including We Are The World, Billie Jean and You Are Not Alone.
Members of the choir were invited to take part in the broadcast of Jackson's funeral service following his death in June 2009.
The choir's Australia tour will begin in Melbourne on April 30, with dates in other cities including Adelaide, Perth, the Gold Coast and Sydney.
They will conclude their tour on May 11 in Newcastle.
Source: http://www.facebook.com/l/3e1de;news.com.au
HISTORY HEADLINES
DR. MURRAY IMPOSTOR EXPOSED
http://www.facebook.com/l/3e1de;www.tmz.com/2010/02/12/dr-conrad-murray-impostor-exposed/
Source: TMZ
NEW MICHAEL JACKSON JIGSAW
The Nashville Game Company has produced a range of puzzles which celebrate the accomplishments of great African–American’s. Dr Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama and others are included in the series and now they’ve added Michael to their collection.
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Source: Nashville Game Company
LIONEL RICHIE TALKS TO OPRAH ABOUT WATW25
On Friday, February 12, 2010 Lionel Richie sat down with talk show queen Oprah Winfrey to discuss the release of the We Are the World 25 to help benefit Haiti.
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Source: Oprah/ YouTube
HOW MICHAEL’S CHILDREN ARE COPING
http://www.facebook.com/l/3e1de;www.people.com/people/article/0,,20341350,00.html
Source: People
ARTISTS TALK ABOUT MJ & NEW RECORDING OF WATW
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