Michael Jackson estate signs the biggest record deal with Sony ever recorded
March 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under MJ's kids visited by child services, Sony contracts music for $250 million
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
February 14, 2010 by admin
Filed under We Are the World Re-recorded
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
February 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under We Are the World Re-recorded, We Are the World Re-recorded for Haiti Relief Effort, We are the World Remake, We are the World remake will feature MJ
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
February 2, 2010 by admin
Filed under We Are the World Re-recorded, We Are the World Re-recorded for Haiti Relief Effort
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
January 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under Producer Has Enough Music for MJ Record
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
Classic Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson’s Four Solo Motown Albums Reissued
December 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Jackson 5 and MJ Rereleases, Music Releases
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
