Quincy Jones, the man who has been nominated for 79 Grammy awards , has teamed up with audio specialist AKG to release his signature line of headphones.

Wow. This is one of those situations where pretty much everybody involved kind of sucks.

Bieber and Usher huddled backstage, Rihanna kissed her wax-self, Kanye watched the US Open, Gwen Stefani froliced on the beach with Zuma, Snoop Dogg and Spike Lee celebrated Michael Jackson, Fergie and Slash raged on-stage, the cast of Glee performed at the Emmy's, Chris Martin played for Apple and The Madden brothers suited up to drive race cars.

In the middle of pursuing a split with estranged husband Spencer Pratt, juggling sex tape allegations and continuing to mourn the death of her plastic surgeon, Heidi Montag is facing another grim challenge.

One of my most vivid memories from the MJFanvention -- which wrapped up Sunday -- was a Michael Jackson fanatic from Iowa named Linda McHard.

His music albums are repeatedly topping top music charts all across the world. Even Nokia has named Michael Jackson as the most-downloaded musician of all time recently.

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army carry out an arm strength competition during a training session at a military base in Suining, Sichuan province, China.

An appeals court has scheduled a hearing for lawyers for the father of Michael Jackson to argue that he deserves a role in decisions involving his son's multimillion dollar estate.

SEPTEMBER 02: Actress Milla Jovovich waves to fans during the World Premiere of 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' at Roppongi Hills on September 2, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.

UNUSUAL FAME, OUT OF THE BLUE: Ke$ha becomes the 11th solo female to collect at least four Billboard Hot 100 top 10s from a debut album in the chart's 52-year history, as "Take It Off," from her introductory set "Animal," prowls 16-10 . The 23-year-old pop singer-songwriter previously spent nine weeks atop the Hot 100 beginning in the Jan.

The music of the Gloved One is just plain fun. DALLAS - While classical or period pieces are the norm for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra , audiences got a special treat on Wednesday as the orchestra performed the music of Michael Jackson.

While an hour-long dance with 11 scenes doesn't qualify as epic, Justin Mann's Breaking Silence at Knight Theater last week was certainly ambitious.

Since Michael Jackson 's death, his children Prince , Paris and Bucket have had to deal with so much.

A 50-YEAR-OLD gran is hoping to hit the big time with her new career as a Michael Jackson impersonator.

HE'S dined with Michael Jackson and lived the showbiz lifestyle. Now Troon man Robert Gray is set to help his hometown rock.

I am going to give credit where credit is due. When I heard about the MJFanvention earlier this year and its purpose of honoring the late Michael Jackson during his birthday, I raised an eyebrow.

From "Footloose" to "Flashdance," "Singing in the Rain" to "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" to "Step Up," "Saturday Night Fever" to "Clerks 2." It's all here.

Photo: The GRAMMY Museum For those of you who havena t seen the Michael Jackson exhibit at The GRAMMY Museum L.A. LIVE, this is your last chance.

We've heard it all before, men are from red planet pixie dust of Mars and women are from the fiery sulfuric mists of Venus.

Janet Jackson is the famous sister of Michael Jackson , but she has achieved her superstardom by working hard, and proving herself to be another one of the greatest entertainers ever.

(3-9-2010) Music channel VH1 will revisit the age-old question, "Who is the greatest music artist of all time?" Determined by a poll of well-known music artists and music experts in the industry, VH1 will reveal this definitive (and sure-to-be highly controversial) list declaring who is the greatest of the great. Hosted by Jim Shearer (VH1's "Top 20 Video Countdown"), the 4-night special, VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time," will premiere Monday, September 6 at 10/9c with a 2-hour premiere. Visit TheGreatest.VH1.com to learn more!

Click Here to vote for Michael Jackson as the Greatest Artist of All Time!

Special Thanks to MrsMJ2007 for sharing this with us!

Source: MJFC / MJ-Upbeat / VH1

(3-9-2010) An appeals court has granted Michael Jackson's father Joe the right to contend that he should be involved in the decisions regarding his son's estate.

The Second District Court of Appeal said on September 2 , 2010 that the appeal by Joe Jackson would be heard on October 6, 2010.

Last year, Joe Jackson challenged a ruling by a state judge that the estate would be run by attorney John Branca and music executive and family friend John McClain.

John Branca and John McClain had been designated in  Michael Jackson's 2002 will to administer his estate.

The will omitted Joe Jackson — effectively denying him any stipend or decision-making authority.

"I think it's an important issue for all fathers around the country and around the world that when their child dies they should have a say-so in their child's estate," said attorney Brian Oxman, who represents Joe Jackson.

Attorney Howard Weitzman, who represents the estate, said the administrators were meeting all obligations to the beneficiaries named in the will.

"As I've said before, Mr. Jackson's appeal is not well taken," Weitzman said.

The singer's estate has earned tens of millions of dollars since Michael Jackson's passing.

Furthermore, Joe Jackson is also pursuing a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death.

The costs of the wrongful death lawsuit should be paid by Michael Jackson's estate, Oxman said.

The estate is not a party to the lawsuit.

Source: MJFC / AP

(2-9-2010) Last month Julien's Auctions, the premiere auction house in the world for entertainment pop culture memorabilia announced their next auction, “Legends: A Premiere Auction of Pop Culture Artifacts” which will include 118 items related to Michael Jackson. The auction will take place place on October 9, 2010 at Ponte 16, a world-class entertainment resort in Macau SAR, China.Click Here to learn how you can bid interactively online!

This unprecedented collection also features pop culture artifacts from the Beatles, Elvis, Madonna, Bruce Lee, Princess Diana, and other iconic legends who's popularity spans all continents. Among the items being offered are Michael Jackson's rare black Swarovski crystal glove worn by the "King of Pop" during his historic promotion of his 30 million dollar promotional campaign for the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future along with other iconic items from his legendary career.

For all those fans who will not get to view this amazing collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia as it tours for public exhibition, now you can WIN a copy of the limited edition fully-illustrated color catalog featuring 435 lots in the Julien's "Legends" auction! As a special gift, you will also receive a frame-able 3-D collectible featuring Michael Jackson's custom-designed black glove worn by the "King of Pop" during the filming of his HIStory trailer with each catalog order. This one of a kind special material shows the black glove floating and depicts the internationally known "Peace" sign and is a collectible on its own.

The Michael Jackson Fan Club (MJFC) will be selecting 5 Winners in the month of September to win one of these collectible catalogs valued at $100! All you have to do is send the answer to our below Michael Jackson Trivia question to Raffle@mjfanclub.net. Along with the answer, also include your name and home country.

MJ Trivia Question

What actor and director celebrated his second annual "Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson" on August 29, 2010?

In addition to the 5 winners of the 2010 Legends catalogs, MJFC will also be awarding 2 additional prizes for our Supporting Members! 1 lucky fan will receive a copy of Julien's 2009  "Music Icons" auction catalog, which featured the sale of the famous Motown 25 Glove and another fan will receive a copy of Julien's 2010 "Music Icons" auction which also featured several items from Michael Jackson. Not an MJFC Supporting Member? Learn how you can become one Here and all new Supporting Members in September will also be eligible! 

All winners will be contacted via e-mail on September 30, 2010 and you will have 48 hours to respond and confirm your prize! Good Luck!!

Source: MJFC / Julien's Auctions

(2-9-2010) Gary, Indiana, birthplace of Michael Jackson and all of his famous siblings, might miss its second deadline for turning property over to developers of a museum honoring the King of Pop his family this week.

Corporation Counsel, Susan Severtson, said Jackson Family Foundation President Simon Sahouri has been in town with his team this week and the transfer should happen "very shortly."

"The process is moving forward," Severtson said.

Gary's Board of Public Works and Safety gave its blessing three months ago to a deal in which the city promised to transfer five parcels of Glen Park property to the Jackson Family Foundation. The deal was signed by Sahouri and Jackson's parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson.

They promised to build a $300 million entertainment complex including a Michael Jackson Performing Arts Center on the site however, Michael Jackson's estate has not sanctioned those plans.

The original deadline for close of escrow on the transfer was 30 days after the deal was executed on June 2 but, the city approved a time extension in July allowing for another 60 days.

That new deadline passes this week, and county records show the land still has not changed hands. The parcels in question include Gilroy Stadium and parts of South Gleason Golf Course.

Gary has been waiting for the Jackson Family Foundation to finalize its not-for-profit status before transferring the land. Severtson said Gary might approve another time extension if the transfer doesn't happen ahead of the current deadline.

Source: MJFC / post-trib.com

(2-9-2010) On this day, back in 1995, the King of Pop hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last time with the song 'You Are Not Alone.'

Throughout his long and glorious career Michael Jackson was no stranger to the Billboard Hot 100 and 'You Are Not Alone' was the third single from his double-disc CD, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The album itself was somewhat controversial in that Jackson used it as a forum to vent his frustrations about his treatment in the media. But the fans didn't seem to mind and the songs performed very well as both 'Scream' (his duet with sister Janet) and 'Childhood' each went to number 5 on the Hot 100.
 
But 'You Are Not Alone' — a sweet ballad that featured a video starring Jackson and his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley - was a powerhouse that took both radio and MTV by storm. The song ousted Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose' as the top song in the country, and was replaced the following week by Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise.'

Five days after topping the chart Jackson gave the most amazing performance at the 1995 Video Music Awards, performing a medley of hits plus a full version of both 'Dangerous' and 'You Are Not Alone,' bringing Slash along for some six-string pyrotechnics.

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Source: MJFC / MTV.com / youtube.com

(2-9-2010) Sony CEO, Howard Stringer made an announcement at the International Franchise Association Trade Show in Berlin that the PlayStation 3 firmware update that will allow users to watch Blu-ray movies in steroscopic 3D has been pushed back to October.

Stringer also confirmed during the announcement that Spider-Man 3, Avatar, Green Hornet, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and Michael Jackson's This Is It will all be released in the 3D Blu-ray format in the future.

Source: MJFC / gamasutra.com

(1-9-2010) Michael Jackson's former landlord has sued the singer's Estate for property damage allegedly caused between 2008 and 2009.

Aner Iglesias, who owned the 1.7 acre compound that Jackson rented in Las Vegas, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Michael Jackson estate, claiming he was never compensated for the $234,000 worth of damage the singer allegedly caused while living in the home with his three children.

According to TMZ, Iglesias had already filed a creditors claim with those looking after Jackson's finances following his death but, he claims he never received the damages from administrators and has decided to file the suit with the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Legal documents state Jackson caused damage to both the interior and exterior of the property, as well as causing problems with the internal phone and alarm system.

The Vegas home boasted a chapel, maid's quarters, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms and an 8,500 square foot basement, which the King of Pop used as a studio and place to store his book and art collections.

Iglesias put the property on the market for $12.8 million in February.

Source: MJFC / contactmusic.com / TMZ.com

(31-8-2010) On what would have been Michael Jackson's 52nd birthday, fans gathered throughout the world on Sunday to celebrate and honor MJ! Filmmaker Spike Lee also held the second annual "Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson" event in Prospect Park, and fans were treated to DJ Spinna on the turntables and a surprise appearance by Snoop Dogg. Vibe.com has published a number of photos from the Brooklyn celebration. Check out a few favorites below.

Did you do anything special for Michael Jackson's Birthday? Click Here to see how other MJFC fans spent the day and then you too can vote on the right panel of our website.

Source: MJFC / michaeljackson.com  / Vibe

(29-8-2010) The Jackson Family Foundation, in celebration of Michael Jackson's Birthday is now asking you, the fans, to decide "Which Cover you want to see on the newest Michael Jackson Magazine, Legacy of the Legend.”

You can vote now by clicking Here and selecting your favorite cover design. You must be a registered member on the Jackson Family Foundation website to cast your vote.

Additionally, you can now also pre-order the magazine Here.  By purchasing yourcopy of this magazine you are helping to build this lasting tribute to the King of Pop and his famous family. Proceeds from the sale of this magazine will help to fund the Jackson Family Museum, the Michael Jackson Performing Arts Theatre and hotel complex in of Gary, Indiana. The magazine with the winning cover design will debut at the end of September 2010. This special LVH magazine contains exclusive interviews with the Jackson's, and featuring "Eye on Gary, Indiana" the birth place of Michael and soon-to-be home of the Jackson Center and Museum.

If you are a designer, you can submit your own cover to Joe, Katherine and Simon at

info@jacksonfamilyfoundation.us. The Jackson Family Foundation want s to hear from you as you can now speak on behalf of what Michael might want to have on the cover!

Source: MJFC / Jackson Family Foundation

(29-8-2010) August 29, 2010 would have been the 52nd Birthday of Michael Jackson. Although Michael is not with us to celebrate, his memory and legacy continues online today on Twitter. Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read other users' messages called tweets which has gained popularity in recent years. As of June 2010, about 65 million tweets were posted each day.

There are currently two trending topics globally related to Michael Jackson on Twitter today as a result of fans everywhere celebrating and reflecting on the singer's birthday: #messagetomj and #happybirthdaymj.

Fans on Twitter started writing their birthday wishes and messages to Michael Jackson yesterday on Twitter. Others writing birthday messages to Michael Jackson on Twitter included his nephew Taj Jackson, family friend Kim Kardashian along with Jordan Sparks, Justin Bieber, George Lopez, Bill Bellamy and Brandy. Kim Kardashian also posted a special message on her webpage today recalling her 14th birthday celebration at Neverland.

Since Michael Jackson's passing many people have realized just how profound an impact he had on their lives and many have been surprised by how hard they have been hit by his passing. But more importantly, many fans expressed how inspired they have been by Michael Jackson's example of love and humanitarianism that he demonstrated throughout his life.

Have you left messages, or memories for Michael Jackson on Twitter today? While you are there, make sure you are following us the Michael Jackson Fan Club (MJFC) https://twitter.com/mjfanclub

Source: MJFC / Examiner

On what would have been Michael Jackson's 52nd birthday, fans gathered throughout the world on Sunday to celebrate and honor MJ! Filmmaker Spike Lee also held the second annual "Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson" event in Prospect Park, and fans were treated to DJ Spinna on the turntables and a surprise appearance by Snoop Dogg.

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Fans Attending Gamescom Will Be The First to Play The Game That Lets Them Feel The Magic of The King of Pop

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After much anticipation, Playmates Toys revealed details about its highly sought after Michael Jackson Collectibles. Playmates Toys earlier this year signed a deal with Bravado, the world's leading global music merchandising company, to create collectibles based on the most successful entertainer of all time, Michael Jackson.

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You are invited by Spike Lee, 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks, Spike DDB, and The Republic of Brooklyn to come celebrate the 52nd birthday of “The King of Pop” Michael Jackson. The Event starts from 12 noon till 5 PM on Sunday, August 29th 2010 at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York on Nethermead Field with DJ Spinna on the turntables. Come and enjoy hit songs by Michael Jackson such as “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Billie Jean”, "Beat It”, “Man In The Mirror” and many more.

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BET: The BET Awards (June 27, 8-11:00 p.m.) Queen Latifah hosts the 10th annual Awards from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Along with performances from T.I., Kanye West, Usher, T-Pain, Alicia Keys, and Eminem, a Michael Jackson tribute has been added to the lineup.

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Publisher Partners with The Estate of Michael Jackson for Ultimate Performance Experience

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