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Messaggio da soulmum » 30 maggio 2020, 22:26

Making a thread about messages which come directly from the estate of Michael Jackson. Seems to make sense to keep all of these announcements in one place.


From the Estate -
Hi #MJFam:

25 Years ago this coming month, Michael released one of the most forceful and impactful albums of his career - a double album which featured his greatest hits and all new material that addressed racial injustice, police brutality, false accusations, the tabloid media, climate change, and the need for us to take care of each other, among other themes. He called it HIStory - Past, Present, and Future Book I. Originally, the album was scheduled for a 1994 holiday-season release. Michael declared that it wasn’t ready, and delayed it until he had the exact album he wanted. After one of the most memorable marketing campaigns in history, the album was released on June 20, 1995.

Michael’s messages on this album are as relevant today as ever. Although we all know that Michael’s most autobiographical and, according to some, best album deserves a much bigger celebration, that is simply not possible given the current circumstances around the world.

The Estate of Michael Jackson is honoring and celebrating HIStory with a series of new merchandise capsule collections featuring both the album as a whole as well as all of the singles released from HIStory. The first, designed for “Scream/Childhood,” which was released on May 31, 1995, will be released at midnight tonight, eastern standard time. You can peruse and purchase from the collection here: https://www.shopmichaeljackson.com/store/

Copyright © 2020 The MJ Online Team on Behalf Of The Estate of Michael Jackson, All rights reserved.

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The Estate are releasing HIStory 25 merch at midnight!

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“I had to meet with the local police chief and everything else without revealing who was in the video, so we portrayed it as a Hellmann's mayonnaise commercial, so we wouldn't draw any attention to ourselves. The call sheet itself, we kept [the actual video details] off there; we kept it off of the crew lists. Anything that had any kind of printed material on it was basically listed as a mayonnaise commercial. With any typical shoot or making a commercial, you don't really advertise it, but you do have street signs up directing equipment and crew.” – “Jam” short film producer Phil Rose

Watch the short film again here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbHI1yI1Ndk
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“At the photo shoot, I helped Michael get into the pose. He was easygoing and polite. But at the same time, it was like being in the presence of a deity.” – Sculptor Diana Walczak A 10m tall version of her sculpture was floated down the Thames River in London on June 15, 1995.
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Messaggio da soulmum » 20 giugno 2020, 20:50

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“If you want to know how I feel, you can check out HIStory. It’s a musical book.” – Michael Jackson

25 years ago, Michael Jackson released his most ambitious album to date, featuring a 15 song “greatest hits” collection and 15 new songs recorded for the project. It has been certified 8x multiplatinum by the RIAA – an amazing feat for a double album! The short film for “Scream,” earned a record breaking 11 nominations at the MTV Music Video Awards in 1995. It has often been referred to as Michael’s magnum opus. Celebrate HIStory: Past, Present and Future Book 1 with Michael’s worldwide fan community today. Share your memories of the album release, the unparalleled marketing campaign, your favorite songs, or your photos with your copy of the album in the comments. #HIStory25

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HISTORY TEASER FINALLY ON THE OFFICIAL YOUTUBE
JUNE 20, 2020

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Michael Jackson Estate has finally put on the youtube the magnificent Teaser for the Album HIStory!

25 years after the release of the album, this piece of art can finally be seen on the official channel (not that fans took to themselves to put out the different versions of the Teaser for years but it is nice to finally see this “officially” on youtube).

https://youtu.be/qw0D_KN2KN8

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“This collection of work comes from the most successful albums in music history. Michael is the single most awarded entertainer the world has ever known. As you listen to and enjoy his music, I'm sure you'll agree that we, his fans, are the ones who are the most rewarded.” – Steven Spielberg on HIStory, Past Present and Future, Book 1 #HIStoryWeek #HIStory25

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Messaggio da soulmum » 26 giugno 2020, 20:41

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Michael gave this unforgettable performance of “Will You Be There” at MTV’s 10th anniversary celebration in June 1991. The song would be released as the 8th single from Dangerous two full years later, in June 1993. It was certified platinum on August 23, 2018.
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“Throughout his career, his success dramatically affected my view of what was possible and open for African-Americans.” – Sylvia Rhone, current CEO of Epic Records
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Messaggio da soulmum » 3 luglio 2020, 20:53

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Michael welcomed 45 children from Project Dream Street to visit with him at Neverland Ranch in July 1990. The group included children from the Soviet Union, Britain, and all over the United States. Michael said that he supported Project Dream Street because it “put importance on being a child and having fun.”

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Los Angeles-based street artist and influencer Hashim LaFond made Los Angeles just a little bit better with this mural of Michael installed on Melrose avenue toward the end of last year
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“He started a change in the perception of the African-American male on a worldwide level: his strength, always putting himself in a power position, being seen as a hero.” – Diddy
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Messaggio da soulmum » 9 luglio 2020, 21:25

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“The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man. I am not the one who was attacking. It is about the injustices to young people and how the system can wrongfully accuse them.” – Michael Jackson on “They Don’t Care About Us.” What are you doing to stand up to injustice? #TDCAU #HIStory #activism #dosomething

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MJEstate launching a Month Long Michael Jackson channel on SiriusXM radio

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#ICYMI: Last month, the RIAA tweeted that Michael Jackson is the #1 certified black artist in history, with the most gold & platinum certified sales. Additionally, Michael holds the #1 RIAA certified album of all time by a solo artist. You know what that one is… #TheKingofPop

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“He wanted to go more futuristic. So, I would find myself at like junkyards, and we'd be out hitting stuff, to create our sound.” – Rodney Jerkins on the process of recording 'Invincible"

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If you haven’t yet tuned into the pop-up Michael Jackson Channel on Sirius XM, now would be a good time – tonight at 7 pm ET the King of Pop Playlist hosted by Rodney Jerkins will premiere! So tune in and hear what Rodney is listening to. And if you don’t have a SiriusXM subscription, sign up now and listen for free http://siriusxm.com/MJ3]

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“Michael Jackson artistically and aesthetically never turned his back on blackness. His work was always in conversation with black culture both in the United States and more globally." – Professor Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University #blacksuperhero #hero #MichaelJackson

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“That’s our main goal in music. You go to a concert and see every race out there. They’re waving hands, they’re holding hands, smiling, they’re dancing…all colors. That’s what’s great. That’s what keeps me going.” – Michael Jackson
Listen to this interview that Michael gave in 1980 and enjoy the animation that accompanies it: https://blankonblank.org/interviews/mic ... godliness/

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Tonight at 9pm ET on the Michael Jackson Channel on SiriusXM, enter Wembley stadium for Michael’s entire concert, recorded July 16, 1988 during Michael’s record-breaking BAD World Tour. From early Jackson 5 material to his hits from Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad, tune in and turn it up loud for a great live MJ experience!
Listen here: siriusxm.us/TheMichaelJacksonChannel

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Studio technology, advanced methods of recording, and of course, Michael’s voice and talent were parts of the mixture that made the magic of Michael’s music. For example, if you slow “The Way You Make Me Feel” down by 5.5%...that’s the speed it was recorded at, according to engineer Brad Sundberg. #MichaelsMagic
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Messaggio da soulmum » 14 agosto 2020, 13:15

The Estate of Michael Jackson has asked us to let you know that there is a new song, “Monsters You Made”, just released by the Nigerian music artist, Burna Boy (which features a guest appearance by Chris Martin of Coldplay) that Includes sampling of Michael's song "Dirty Diana" - the composition, not Michael’s actual recording. The Estate wants you to know that this use of Michael's composition is authorized.
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“From the beginning, Michael knew exactly what it was, he knew exactly what he wanted to hear from basically all the musicians...he would explain it in detail. You would really get what it was that he wanted, because he had such a clear vision.” – Matt Forger

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“It’s tale of out-of-step but soul-deep anguish is eloquent enough to mythify alienation in pop terms and elicit a reconsideration of post-Cold War, post-civil rights angst.” – Film critic Armand White on Michael’s “Stranger In Moscow.” This song was Spike Lee’s original choice to direct from HIStory until Michael steered him to “They Don’t Care About Us.” What does it evoke in you?

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“He was a workaholic…I’d have to meet Michael Jackson at 3:00 am at Disneyland so we could sit in the Captain EO exhibit and watch the film to talk about the different sound design that was going to go on!” – Michael Boddicker #kingofpop #dedicatedtothecraft #perfection

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"Heal the World" and "Stranger in Moscow" from the HIStory record are, like, the makeup of Michael. I think he's taken on the responsibility to make changes in the world. He's the only real superhero. Think about it.” – Dallas Austin

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Messaggio da soulmum » 29 agosto 2020, 21:12

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Watch the new “They Don’t Care About Us (2020)” short film, directed by Spike Lee, now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PoEa9bzeTu0

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“It’s almost like the way he dances is coming out of his mouth, and then I can turn that into a drum track. Then we have a drum track that’s made for Michael’s brain.” – Brad Buxer on working with Michael Jackson.
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Thank you to the 550,000 fans who visited the livestream of Spike Lee’s Brooklyn ♥ MJ block party to celebrate Michael’s birthday. A big thank you to Spike, DJ Spinna and the whole crew for making this possible!

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“Nowhere will his contribution be more obvious and his influence more strongly felt than in the world of dance. No choreographer of the last 30 years has been unaware of Jackson's achievement. He rewrote the vocabulary of dance for everyone, from kids competing in talent shows to the royal ballets of Europe.” - Germain Greer, The Guardian

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“Michael taught me that sometimes you have to forget technique, forget what you have on. If you feel silly, you have to go from the gut, just let it go. Michael Jackson changed me and helped me to become the artist that I am. Thank you, Michael.” - Beyoncé
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“While some critics have been slow to recognize its place among popular music’s elite recordings, ‘Man In The Mirror’ stands with such classics as John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Goin’ On,’ and The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ as one of the great social anthems of the modern age.” -Joseph Vogel, author of 'Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson'

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Messaggio da soulmum » 9 settembre 2020, 21:10

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“Jackson’s philosophy for overcoming racism was simple: he would make everything he did so good it simply couldn’t be denied.” -Joseph Vogel, author of Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson

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"Just because something has been leaked by a fan doesn’t mean that it is something which should have an official release. The fact that it is leaked means that Michael didn’t intend for it to be shared by whomever he may have trusted with it in the first place." The Estate Of Michael Jackson
Source: https://bit.ly/3lzT0sy

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Messaggio da soulmum » 11 settembre 2020, 20:39

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Michael was a trendsetter and fashion pioneer, both on and off-stage. From his extravagant accessories: fedora and single sequined glove, to his vast collection of embellished military jackets, Michael’s colorful style continues to have an influence on the modern creative.
Which of Michael’s iconic looks is your favorite?

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“(HIStory) is a cathartic expression of an artist who was expressing his suffering but also his innate optimism.” -Andy Healy, http://Albumism.com
https://MichaelJackson.lnk.to/HIStory_

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Messaggio da soulmum » 19 settembre 2020, 21:04

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Jon Myron Clark, a talented musician but, more important, a kind, generous and caring human being. It was impossible to be a room with Jon without laughing and smiling. Even now, just thinking about him and all of the warm memories he brought everyone it is hard not to smile through the tears at the sad news of his passing at his home in Georgia. Jon will truly be missed by all who were privileged to know him and everyone’s thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace, Jon.






Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett
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I'm totally at a loss in my mind heart and spirit.... I just can't believe it... I'm missing you already dear Jon, with this knowledge. I pray for your soul and spirit...And I'm thankful and grateful for having known you, worked with you....I love you. Jonathan Moffett

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"Michael’s many fans – both long and loyal, and brand new – deserve all the credit for supporting and continuing to listen to Michael Jackson. And we at the Estate want to take this opportunity to acknowledge, salute and thank you, the Michael Jackson fan community, for your continuing unconditional love and support for Michael as a person, an artist and a humanitarian."
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Did you know that Michael Jackson was on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine a total of FIVE times throughout his career? The first time he was just 11 years old. In September of 1987, a cartoon illustration of Michael graced the cover.

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“He was driven by his hunger to learn, to constantly top himself, to be the best. He was the consummate student. He studied the greats and became greater. He raised the bar and then BROKE the bar. His talent and creativity thrust him AND entertainment into the stratosphere.” -Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown, on Michael Jackson

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Messaggio da soulmum » 26 settembre 2020, 21:22

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"Who’s bad?"
On this day in 1987, Michael Jackson’s Bad hit #1 on the U.S. album charts. The King of Pop’s follow-up to Thriller contained an unprecedented run of five consecutive chart-topping hits, including the album’s namesake “Bad,” “I Can't Stop Loving You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Man in the Mirror” and “Dirty Diana.”
Which track on the album is your favorite?
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MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE DONATES $300,000 SUM TO COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS

MARCH 30, 2020

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The Michael Jackson Estate is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 virus.

The money is being split three ways, with a $100,000 donation going to each of Broadway Cares, Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada’s largest hunger-relief organization) and MusiCares.

Speaking last week to announce the $300,000 contribution, John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson Estate, said: “This virus strikes at the heart of the communities we are close to. We learned today that the legendary Manu Dibango, (“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”) passed away from the virus.

“Other performers and support staff in music and on Broadway are sick or have been left without work and are facing an uncertain future. And in Las Vegas, which has been so welcoming to Michael Jackson, the entire city has been shut down leaving thousands of workers and their families devastated and without an income.”

Branca and McClain added: “Michael’s spirit of generosity and helping others during his lifetime is legendary. These donations are inspired by him.”

“MICHAEL’S SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY AND HELPING OTHERS DURING HIS LIFETIME IS LEGENDARY. THESE DONATIONS ARE INSPIRED BY HIM.”

JOHN BRANCA AND JOHN MCCLAIN

In New York, the Estate is answering the challenge made by more than 20 Broadway producers who are matching up to $1 million in donations, doubling the impact of contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The Estate is currently in production on MJ the Musical with its partner Lia Vollack Productions

“With every passing day that theaters remain dark, entertainment and performing arts professionals face unprecedented and immediate challenges,” said Tom Viola, executive director Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

“This incredibly generous donation from the Michael Jackson Estate will help ensure those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes get lifesaving health care, emergency financial assistance and counseling during and after this crisis.”

In Las Vegas, the Estate’s donation will provide 300,000 meals to the needy, and help to maintain Three Square Food Bank’s supplies, the largest foodbank in Southern Nevada.

Since opening in February 2013, Michael Jackson ONE, produced by Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson, has been one of the most popular shows in Vegas. “Before the pandemic, 1 in 8 Southern Nevadans lived in a food-insecure household and that number will increase exponentially with the displacement of thousands of workers in our community. Thank you to the Estate of Michael Jackson for stepping up to help children, families, veterans and senior citizens who may need help now more than ever,” said Michelle Beck, Chief Development Officer.
MusiCares, a non-profit arm of the Recording Academy – the org behind the Grammys – has announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund which has so far raised multiple millions of dollars.

“MusiCares is very grateful for the outpouring of generosity we’ve seen from many in the music industry to grow the COVID-19 Relief Fund,” said Steve Boom, MusiCares Chair. “The challenges that our industry is facing right now are enormous. It is contributions such as these that will help our community survive in this unprecedented time of tremendous need.”

Other industry parties who have contributed to the MusiCares Relief Fund include Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora / SiriusXM, Spotify, TIDAL, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and YouTube Music

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Messaggio da soulmum » 3 ottobre 2020, 8:41

From the Estate of Michael Jackson
Hello #MJFam:
Hope all is well!
The Estate has asked us to share some news with MJ fans. The Estate has been working with a company based in China, Pure Arts, which manufactures and distributes collectible figures for a variety of different brands and will now be creating a wide range of collectible Michael Jackson figurines to appeal to all levels of collectors. The Estate wanted to make sure MJ Fans knew before anyone else about the new products that will be coming.
The Estate also wanted to make sure that fans know that the roll out of the products will start with one large high-end limited edition piece being previewed at Wonderfest in Shanghai which starts tomorrow, October 3rd. While this piece is quite expensive, fans can be assured that subsequent releases will include options with much more affordable prices as well.
Keep an eye out to see what the Estate and Pure Arts put together.

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“Jackson was the most sensational performer — the full package — of his era. From his voice to his image to his dancing, it was so easy to get swept up in his High Pop Art.” - Vulture

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Surprise! As a special treat just for Halloween, you can watch the full-length 40-minute version of Michael Jackson’s Ghosts, coming this Thursday on Michael Jackson’s YouTube channel!
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#Ghosts at 115k views in one hour. The short film is 25 years old. There is nobody that is comparable to Michael Jackson. The demand for his work is immeasurable.
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Half a million views! #Ghosts!

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Michael Jackson's re-release of #Ghosts is nearly 1 million views in 36 hours. 25 year old film that is still in high demand. That's the power of Michael Jackson and his art. Please LIKE it when you watch. https://youtu.be/nrbJvNkJ7oc

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