Michael Jackson estate signs the biggest record deal with Sony ever recorded

Michael Jackson’s estate has signed one of the biggest recording contracts in history, giving Sony, Mr. Jackson’s longtime label, the rights to sell his back catalog and draw on a large vault of unheard recordings.

The deal, for about 10 recordings through 2017, will guarantee the Jackson estate up to $250 million in advances and other payments and offer an especially high royalty rate for sales both inside and outside the United States.
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We are the World 25 – Video Presentation

We Are The World 25 for Haitia was recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios). It featured many of today’s top artists. It is once again a call for help for people less fortunate. Read more

Michael Jackson and kids on the ‘We are the World’ remake

The late Michael Jackson will appear in the 25th anniversary remake of “We Are The World”. Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones, who, along with Michael, masterminded the original version in 1985, have confirmed that the King of Pop’s original vocals and footage would be used in the song and video. Michael will appear posthumously in a split-screen with sister Janet Jackson joining him. Read more

Michael Jackson Remembered During Re-recording of We are the World

To coincide with the 25th anniversary and the tragedy in Haiti, stars gathered for the re-recording of “We Are the World.” Several members of the ensemble cast spoke about the historical impact of the song and advocated the importance of contributing to the recovery in Haiti. Read more

Producer Has Enough Michael Jackson Material for Album

Grammy-nominated producer RedOne, who helped Lady Gaga top charts around the world, believes that music he worked on with Michael Jackson before the singer’s death could yet be released. Read more

Michael Jackson’s Unreleased Song “Another Day” – Sony Pulls it From Internet

Michael Jackson has an unreleased song called “Another Day“, an alleged duet with Lenny Kravitz was hitting the Internet. The verse Michael sings seems to be the same as from an older Kravitz song called “Storm.” It was available on the Web but Sony pulled it. What a shame…it was only a partial recording anyway….could have left it up for the fans. Its not like we don’t know there are 100 or so songs in a vault for future release to make lots of $$$ on.

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Classic Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson’s Four Solo Motown Albums Reissued

After being out of print individually in any format for many years, 6 Jackson 5 original albums and 4 MJ solo ’70s Motown albums are being reissued on CD and vinyl. They should be available as of January 5, 2010. Read more

Michael Jackson Best Dance Moves

Michael Jackson has been long regarded one of if not the best dancer of our generation.  His style and moves are now iconic and recognizable around the glove.  Introducing us to the Moonwalk many years ago, he perfected that move and introduced us to robotic steps, jive and many other dances.

As we find videos that showcase his moves we will add them to the site but here is one that has been provided.

Michael Jackson Best Dance Moves (A Must See)

Michael Jackson Best Dance Moves 1958 2009

Michael Jackson Practices Dance Moves at Neverland Ranch

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Michael Jackson’s Music

It goes without saying that Michael Jackson left almost 40 years worth of material as his legacy in music. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be adding music material to the site.

If you have any thoughts about what your favourite song or album was, please let us know at chitchat@michaeljacksonchitchat.com.