January 3 : A&E airs the 4th episode of The Jacksons : A Family Dynasty.
January 10 : A&E airs the 5th episode of The Jacksons : A Family Dynasty.
January 17 : A&E airs the 6th and final episode of The Jacksons : A Family Dynasty.
January 26 : This Is It is released on DVD & Blue Ray in the US & Canada.
January 31 : The Recording Academy pays tribute to Michael during the 52nd Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in L.A and live on CBS.
It features a 3D mini movie of his song Earth song that was designed for his This is It Tour.
The following perform alongside the mini movie : Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood & Usher.
And then Lionel Richie presents the Michael Jackson’s Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award to Prince & Paris (joined by the 3T) who give a short and emotional speech.
Backstage after the tribute, Prince, Paris & Blanket pose for a picture with Lionel Richie.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “So proud, my brother being honored 2nite w/the Lifetime Achievement Award. My family would love to be there but truth is, we weren’t invited. Do u want more truth? Let me be clear, when I said “My family” I meant my brothers, sisters & parents.”
February 8 : Dr. Conrad Murray is arraigned and pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson. His bail is set at $75,000. The judge rules as a condition to bail, Murray cannot be in possession of (or prescribe) anesthetics and specifically mentioned Propofol. The next court date is determined to be April 5th.
Joe, Katherine, Jermaine, LaToya, Jackie, Tito, Randy, Rebbie and Austin attend the hearing.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “Sitting in court & I’m sad. Those profiting most from my bro’s death: AEG, Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega, Estate Executors r nowhere in sight”.
Coroner’s report has been released
Joe Jackson is a guest on Larry King Live on CNN with lawyer Brian Oxman.
February 13 : Prince celebrates his 13th birthday with family and friends.
February 17 : California medical board announces the changes to Murray’s medical license. They also state that they plan to seek the suspension of Murray’s medical license.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “I have a heavy heart… Ok Can’t say 2much. WHY WHY WHY r LAPD & DA ignoring evidence that goes beyond Dr. Murray? Wondering who they r protecting. Hmmm. Talk to me. My brother doesn’t have a voice anymore…. We must fight & speak for him.”.
February 21 : The Jackson family gets together at Hayvenhurst for Blanket’s 8th birthday and Bryce’s 2nd birthday.
February 23 : Captain EO returns to Disneyland (California).
March 1 : L.A Children & Family Services go to Hayvenhurst to check on Michael’s children after receiving a secret call from Grace Rwaramba claiming that Blanket was threatened by a stun gun purchased online by Jaafar. When the family finds out that Grace made the call she is fired.
TMZ reports that the investigators believe that Dr. Murray may have tried to cover up the fatal dose of propofol. They state that the amount that Dr. Murray told the cops that he gave to Michael Jackson versus the amount of propofol in Michael’s system does not match up. They also report that there was an empty bottle of propofol with a tear in the stopper in a hidden compartment in a closet.
March 04 : Randy Jackson on Twitter : “All the kids r safe. My nephew is a GREAT kid. Sad that the media has to pick on a 13 year old for their own gain. As I said, I must unite my family, evident by this most recent issue @ my family home. Was handled correctly, no harm done. Allegations 90% false, fabricated by evildoers covertly trying 2 separate my family from the inside out. A private issue, handled internally. The 1 in the house that called TMZ&DCFS is on a mission 2 exploit us & separate the kids 4 her evil gain. Oops – Did I say ‘her’… ?”.
March 15 : TMZ has confirmed the Michael Jackson estate has signed the biggest deal ever in music — worth up to $250 million with a guarantee of $200 million. The estate made the deal with Sony Music Entertainment — the contract is for 10 projects over seven years. One album will debut in November, which contains never-before released recordings. We’re told Jackson left enough material for at least three albums of fresh material. A source tells TMZ the royalty rate on foreign sales is the key to the deal — and 2/3 of the sales of MJ records traditionally have been outside the U.S.And we’re told Sony gets a two-year extension for the right to distribute the Michael Jackson catalog — to 2017. The deal has nothing to do with The Beatles’ catalog — it’s all about MJ original recordings. The agreement was brokered by John Branca and John McClain, executors of the MJ estate.
March 17 : TMZ reports that Murray’s defense says that they aren’t receiving documents related to the case from the DA’s office. DA’s office responds back saying that they are sending the documents as soon as they are processed.
March 27 : Joe Jackson files for wrongful death lawsuit. In the documents that he has filed it is stated that a weak pulse was able to be triggered by the emergency efforts but it could not be sustained. In the lawsuit Joe argues that Michael Jackson could have been saved if Murray called the paramedics sooner and told them about the propofol.
March 29 : TMZ reports that Michael Jackson’s bodyguard Alberto Alvarez is fired by the Jackson family. Although it has been rumored that his past was the reason for the firing, there hasn’t been an official statement.
April 01 : Dr. Murray’s defense files documents to respond to Attorney General’s motion to suspend Murray’s medical licence. They state that Dr. Murray need to be able to work and earn an income to be able to pay for his defense.
April 3 : Paris celebrates her 12th birthday at Hayvenhurst with family and friends.
April 5 : Judge Michael Pastor is assigned as the trial judge. The next hearing date is set to June 14th. Judge did not make a decision in regards to Murray’s medical license.
Katherine, Joe, Jermaine, Randy and Janet attend the court hearing. Murray enters the courthouse from back entrance to avoid fans and media. Judge Pastor does not allow cameras into the courtroom.
April 6 : Ed Chernoff (Defense lawyer for Murray) gives a brief interview to Good Morning America saying that Murray is innocent and all the claims that he delayed to call the paramedics and hid propofol bottles are lies. Futhermore Chernoff claims that police rushed to blame Murray due to pressure from public. His statements also include that Dr. Murray did not know what Michael Jackson doing in his own time and although they do not plan to convey Michael Jackson in a bad light, the facts will have to come out.
TMZ reports that Murray will not plead to involuntary manslaughter or any other charge (in other words he will not take a plea bargain) as he’s adamant that he’s innocent. However TMZ states that Murray is afraid that the medical boards can pull his licence.
TMZ reports that Dr. Murray found Michael Jackson eyes open and pupils dilated. They state this could be a possible defense strategy/evidence that Michael woke up and injected himself (and therefore his eyes were open when he died).
In a news conference Attorney General Jerry Brown announced that California Medical Board will go ahead with their own investigation and proceedings to take Murray’s licence.
Arnold Klein (long time Michael Jackson dermatologist) on twitter refutes a possible defense strategy by saying “As Michael Jackson’s physician for 25 years i can assure the world he could never self-inject. He was needle phobic.”
April 19 : Raymone Bain — Jackson’s longtime publicist/manager/friend — had filed the docs claiming MJ owed her more than $44 mil in back wages and profit sharing. But today, MJ’s estate finally got back to Bain — with a big, fat, rejection stamp. Bain is the latest in a series of creditors’ claims to be denied by the estate — with more denials expected to be on the way shortly.
April 20 : TMZ has learned the executors for Michael’s estate have signed a huge deal with Cirque du Soleil. Co-executor John Branca tells TMZ, the first show will open in fall of 2011 — and will travel throughout North America including the Staples Center in L.A. … the same venue where MJ’s memorial was held. The show will be heavily focused on dancing — honoring the legendary moves of MJ. It will also feature Jackson’s songs and have the trademark Cirque du Soleil acrobatics.In 2012, a second show — in partnership with MGM MIRAGE — will open in Las Vegas which will be far more theatrical with emphasis on technology and 3D. “It will be a theme-park-like show,” says Branca. Sources say the shows will be worth a fortune to the estate. Cirque and the estate will split costs and profits 50-50Read more.
April 22 : Rebbie gives an interview live on The Today Show with Matt Lauer.
May 02 : Exclusive: Michael Jackson Recorded A New Album in 2007
Michael Jackson recorded a whole new album of material in the fall of 2007. The information about the album was only recently revealed by sources close to the late pop star. Readers of my old column will recall that I reported on November 19, 2007 that Jackson spent three months with the Cascio family in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey after decamping from a Northern Virginia home he’d been renting courtesy of then manager Raymone Bain. Jackson, his kids, nanny and tutor landed on the Cascio doorstep at the end of the summer of 2007 and stayed until November 7th. During that time Michael was not idle, as some thought. He recorded at least a dozen tracks with Eddie Cascio, who is also known as Angel.
May 12 : Randy Jackson on Twitter : “I have some serious concerns about this tribute to my brother on the 25th of June in Rome… I have 4 concerns… First, where are the proceeds from ticket sales going…?? Second, the coordinator is telling fans that my brother is alive & will be there in disguise…. That deeply disturbs me. Third, I fired Brian Oxman, but he is still under attorney-client restriction with me and cannot speak publicly.And lastly, My family has plans to be at Forest Lawn on the 25th of June…”.
May 17 : Randy Jackson on Twitter : My love & support for my family is unwavering….BUT…There r things some of us don’t agree upon. I’ll do my best to reveal the truth 2 them. But ultimately the choice is theirs. My Father is understandably passionate about the loss of his son. Oxman & others around my father, take advantage to promote themselves.
June 7 : Randy Jackson on Twitter : “The will: Me knowing my brother, Yes I believe its fake. I’d love 2 talk more in depth, but can’t. Am I doing something about it? of course. I love my mom & dad, they r both in their 80’s. My concern is mostly about the people around them and how they take advantage of them.
June 14 : Attorney General Brown ask Judge Pastor to revoke Dr. Murray’s medical licence. Murray’s defense team brings up the plane incident where Dr. Murray helped a patient, adding that there’s no need to suspend his licence. Judge Pastor doesn’t suspend Dr. Murray’s medical license refuses to overturn the decision made by the last judge to hear the case Judge Pastor says “I don’t have ability to revisit the actions of one of my colleagues. I do not have jurisdiction to revisit this matter. It doesn’t have anything to do with how I feel or what I think. It has to do with the law and this court’s ability to follow the law”.
Katherine, Joe, La Toya, Tito, Jermaine and his wife and his son (Jermaine Jr) attend the hearing.
The preliminary hearing date has been set for August 23
Michael is inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Hall Of Fame in NYC. Jamie Foxx introduces Michael’s induction and Chris Tucker accepts Michael’s award on behalf of his family and children.
June 15 : Randy is taken to the hospital after suffering from chest pains
June 16 : Katherine, Prince, Paris, Blanket, Alejandra, Randy, Genevieve, Stevaanna, TJ, Taj & Austin attend Randy Jr & Donte’s graduation.
June 17 : Katherine gives a two hour long interview to Marc Schaffel in order to promote her new book “Never Can Say Goodbye : The Katherine Jackson Archives”
June 20 : In a new interview with the Mail On Sunday, Katherine reveals that Michael’s children will go to a private school for the first time in September.
June 21 : “Live at the Forum” , a live album by the Jackson 5 is released by Motown The live tracks contains in the album were mostly recorded on June 20, 1970 and August 26, 1972, during concerts at The Forum, in Inglewood, California.
The 1970 concert was a record-breaking show of nearly 19,000 attending, with the group only having released two studio albums and a couple of singles out up to that point. This concert is an example of the group’s very early part of their career, on their first tour.
By the second show in 1972, the Jackson 5 were established icons and had seven albums on the Motown label, not including Michael or Jermaine’s solo albums, which play a considerable part in the 1972 setlist. Michael’s voice shows early signs of changing (as this concert was three days before his 14th birthday); he’s still singing in a high-pitched voice but throughout most of this set he’s straining to do so, at times screeching to hit the notes he could easily sing the years prior. Some songs were transposed to a lower key and Michael sang alternate phrasings to prevent his voice from cracking.
June 23 : Prince, Paris & Blanket leave L.A and go on vacation in Hawaii with their cousins ( Taj with his girlfriend, Taryll with wife and son Bryce, TJ with wife and kids Royal & Dee Dee, Jermajesty & Jaafar).
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “Lets start with my family. There is a common concern about their lack of support and unity especially now that we’re approaching June 25th. I see what you see and I dont agree with many of their choices but they are my family and i do love them. Right now, my struggle is trying to get my family together on the 25th of June at Forest Lawn!!!!! Surprising as it may seem, this is the case…. Im putting myself in the hot seat. I have nothing to lose…. I am not in support of the Gary event/trip or whatever it is… Im tired but I promise to continue this discussion first thing in the morn.”
June 25 : On the first anniversary of Michael’s death. The whole world pays tribute to the King Of Pop.
Michael is on the cover of Billboard magazine.
ITV1 ‘s GMTV airs a new LaToya’s interview about Michael.
MTV & BET have Michael Jackson tribute’s week end.
CBS’s Early Show airs a special musical tribute with Smokey Robinson, Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, LL Cool J and John Landis among others.
Randy, Janet, Jermaine, Tito, Austin, Jermaine Jr, Autum, Jaimy, Jeremy, Frank Cascio, Tom Mesereau & Karen Faye attend a private memorial at the Forrest Lawn Cemetary.
Katherine & Genevieve attend the unveiling of a MJ monument outside the old family home in Gary, Indiana.
NBC’s Dateline airs Katherine’s first interview since Michael’s death.
ABC’s 20/20 airs a two-hour special featuring new interviews with Frank Cascio, Frank Dileo, Dr Tohme, Brian Oxman, Kai Chase, Randy Philips, Travis Payne, Ola Ray, Karen Faye & Michael Bush among others.
CNN airs a new documentaty “Michael Jackson : His Final Days” followed by a new Jermaine’s interview on Larry King Live which was taped on June 22 at Forest Lawn Cemetary.
Joe & Brian Oxman file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against Dr Murray.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “Sorry Big Bro, for not getting ur children there on the anniversary of ur last day. I tried”.
June 26 : Katherine & Joe attend a tribute party for Michael named “Forever Michael” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with speeches by Mickey Rooney, Corey Feldman & Anthony Jackson and a performance by Genevieve Jackson. The money from the event will go to the Jackson Family Foundation.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “Let me be clear, there’s no legitimate ‘Jackson Family Foundation’ that my brothers & sisters are aware of. As far as I am concerned, tonight’s event is a fraud. I know my parents would not be involved if they really knew the characters they have aligned themselves with… I am doing my best to get my parents to understand who the people are around them
June 27 : Chris Brown gives pays tribute to Michael during a performance the BET Awards and he breaks down crying during “Man In The Mirror”.
July 27 : Birth of Phoenix Sanchez, 1st child of Brittny Jackson.
August 23 : A short hearing happens. The prosecutor is arguing there have been issues with witness availability. The judge sets preliminary hearing date for January 4, 2011. Also Murray is due back in court on Oct. 26 for another status hearing.
Murray’s defense team reportedly asked for access to three fluids collected by the coroner’s office, including ones taken from syringes and an IV tube to re-examine test results. Pastor ruled that the coroner’s office must preserve the samples, and if defense attorneys and prosecutors cannot agree on the request, he will schedule a hearing on the matter.
Joe, Katherine, Rebbie and Randy attend the hearing.
August 25 : Prince & Paris start private school at the Buckley school in the San Fernando Valley.
Blanket remains homeschooled at Hayvenhurst.
August 29 : The whole world pays tribute to Michael on his birthday.
Spike Lee hosts the second annual “Brooklyn loves Michael Jackson birthday celebration” in the Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Teddy Riley & Lenny Kravitz announce that they are working on songs for the “new” album to be released later this year by Sony.
September 15 : Taryll Jackson tells Teddy Riley this is not Michael’s voice on the Cascio songs. Randy & Jermaine listen to them and say the same thing
Katherine, Prince, Paris & Blanket are suing AEG Live — claiming the company breached its agreement to provide physical care for Michael — and that AEG was negligent in their hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray as MJ’s physician.
In the suit, Katherine claims AEG’s contract with Michael “created a legal duty for AEG to act reasonably toward the physical well-being of Michael Jackson.” In the document, Katherine also blames AEG for hiring Dr. Murray without a proper background check — claiming, “AEG did not provide a doctor who was truly looking out for Jackson’s well-being and did not provide equipment.”
The suit also alleges AEG caused emotional distress to Michael’s son Prince because he witnessed Michael suffering and dying, and “he was put in a position as bystander to these tragic events.”
Kenny Ortega, who produced the planned London concerts for Michael, is also named as a defendant.
The attorney who filed the suit, Brian J. Panish, released a statement saying, “The purpose of this lawsuit is to prove to the world the truth about what happened to Michael Jackson, once and for all.”
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “I am doing my best to keep that promise. On this day my family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG. I am proud of my family.”
September 19 : Teddy Riley’s manager, Lawanda writes emails to Joel Katz, Sony Music and MJ Estate to warn them about the Cascio songs. She asks for the original files of the songs. Sony delivers the files nine days later. T
October 9 : Oprah Winfrey’s production team move into Hayvenhurst to tape an interview with Katherine & Joe. While at Hayvenhurst Oprah gets to interview Prince, Paris & Blanket.
October 13 : NEW YORK – Michael Jackson’s complete library of videos is being restored and rereleased, as well as a never-released clip for his song “One More Chance.”
The “Michael Jackson’s Vision” boxed set is due out on Nov. 22 and includes 4 1/2 hours worth of material, including the full version of “Black or White,” which was cut short after its initial release due to violent imagery and Jackson’s gyrations.
Jackson made a short film for the song “One More Chance,” but it was never released. He was charged with sexual molestation in 2003, right around the time the single was released. He was acquitted in that case.
Randy Jackson on Twitter : “I know every 1 wants to know my position on the Oprah interview. I found out Oprah was at our family home, my stomach ached and it still hasn’t gone away. I had no prior knowledge this was going to happen. it was deliberately kept from me because they knew i would have tried to stop it. I know how Oprah feels about my brother and family. i also know that he would not have wanted this. In fact, she is the last person on earth he would want around his children. I can never forget when she had the show on pedophilia during the jury deliberation process in my brother’s santa maria case. That was no coincidence.
October 14 : Michael Prince delivers the track “Hollywood Tonight” to Teddy Riley to remix it. When Prince first hears the songs “Breaking News” , “Monster”, “Keep Your Head Up”, he has concerns over Michael’s voice…
October 15 : The tracklisting for the “Michael” album is selected during a meeting at Sony’s NYC headquarters. John McClain doesn’t want the Cascio tracks to be included beacause they are fake.
Michael’s name once again is on display at Gardner Street Elementary School after the boards covering his name were removed. The sign is unveiled, where a member of the Los Angeles Board of Education said, “It’s important for the district to value the artistic impact and humanitarian contribution that will be the lasting legacy of Michael Jackson.”
October 16 : In Los Angeles, Taryll Jackson starts working on the song “Hollywood Tonight” with Teddy Riley. During a meeting at the MJ Estate’s office, Taryll tells John Branca & Howard Weitzman that he Cascio songs are fake and asks for a listening session with Michael’s close music collaborators.
October 17 : In Los Angeles, a listening session of the Cascio tracks takes place at Encore’s Recording studio with 12 close collaborators of Michael including Teddy Riley, Jean-Marie Horvat, Matt Forger, Michael Prince, Dr Freeze, Harrison Funk, Taryll and Cory Rooney.
October 19 : Eddie Cascio and James Porte fly from New Jersey to LA to attend a meeting at the MJ Estate’s office with their attorney, Taryll Jackson, Michael Prince, John Branca and Howard Weitzmann. Cascio and Porte claim they have no other hard drives because MJ asked them to destroy “all of the outtakes”.
October 20 : The catalog of the auction of never-before-seen Michael Jackson by Arno Bani shot in 1999 in Paris is released in French bookstores for €45 ($63) and, in a rare auction-house nod to the masses, a €19.90 ($28) edition is sold in supermarkets. Co-editors around the world signed up for translated versions without seeing any of the Bani pictures.
October 21 : Lisa Marie Presley opens up about Michael’s Death on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
November 4 : New York, NY – The much anticipated album of newly completed recordings from Michael Jackson entitled MICHAEL will be released on December 14 by Epic Records in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson. Tomorrow, an exclusive teaser for the project will appear on http://www.michaeljackson.com/.
On Monday, November 8th the world premiere of “Breaking News,” a full track from the album, will stream on the site for one week only.
The creative process never stopped for the King of Pop who was always planning for his next album; unbeknownst to many fans around the world Michael Jackson was writing and recording songs continuously everywhere from a friend’s home in New Jersey to studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with a small group of handpicked collaborators. Now, through the unique stories that will be told about the songs that comprise MICHAEL, fans will get mind-blowing insight into how this artist worked and a chance to hear the songs he most recently created along with tracks that Michael had a desire to bring to fruition.
“Breaking News,” a never heard before song by Michael that appears on the new album was recorded in New Jersey in 2007 and recently brought to completion.
Fans can begin pre-ordering the album on http://www.michaeljackson.com in the next 24 hours.
The attached image of the album cover of MICHAEL was created by painter Kadir Nelson in 2009. In the oil painting, Kadir – who is known for story telling through his art – takes us on a journey through some key moments and important people in Michael Jackson’s life.
Stay tuned for the worldwide launch of the official first single from MICHAEL later this month.www.michaeljackson.com
November 8 : The song “Breaking News” is premiered on michaeljackson.com, members of the Jackson family took to Twitter to raise their voice against the track.
Taryll Jackson on Twitter : “I am shocked that things have gotten this far. This is ridiculous. I tried so hard to prevent this craziness, but they wouldn’t listen. I KNOW my Uncle’s voice and something’s seriously wrong when you have immediate FAMILY saying it’s not him … They can’t give me answers, yet continue to move forward with lies and deception. Sounding like Michael Jackson and BEING Michael Jackson are two different things.”
TJ Jackson on Twitter : “There’s many MJ vocal impersonators. Some better than others. But there is only ONE Michael Jackson. Why they would ignore the obvious, look the other way and rush a suspicious track that was NEVER on my Uncle’s radar is beyond me. I’m disgusted, disappointed and saddened … We know how much he valued his legacy and his fans. And cheating either is unacceptable. ‘Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons.’”
During a special episode of the “Oprah Winfrey Show” filmed at Hayvenhurst one month before, Oprah interviews Katherine & Joe and she meets Prince, Paris & Blanket.
November 9 : Sony Music issues a statement over “Breaking News” controversy : “We have complete confidence in the results of our extensive research as well as the accounts of those who were in the studio with Michael that the vocals on the new album are his own.”
Teddy Riley on Twitter :“ The truth of this of it all [is that] no one knows [but] MJ and God knows. I have nothing more to say and I can’t prove anything. I did not original produce his vocals nor these songs. I’ve answered all that I can answer for MJ fans. The Cascios have a [Twitter] page. They have your answers.”
November 11 : Michael Jackson Estate issues a report: “Six of Michael’s former producers and engineers who had worked with Michael over the past 30 years – Bruce Swedien, Matt Forger, Stewart Brawley, Michael Prince, Dr. Freeze and Teddy Riley – were all invited to a listening session to hear the raw vocals of the Cascio tracks in question. All of these persons listened to the a cappella versions of the vocals on the Cascio tracks being considered for inclusion on the album, so they could give an opinion as to whether or not the lead vocals were sung by Michael. They all confirmed that the vocal was definitely Michael.”
Cory Rooney on Twitter : “I have read the statement from the MJ estate and I have to say that it’s just more bullshit! I was in that room, and the majority of the people mentioned did NOT agree that it was MJ! Some felt it sounded like him but all agree that there was nothing there that was consistent with any MJ habits like finger snaps, headphone bleeding, foot stomping or just simple things like his voice asking for another take. Both Dr. Freeze and Teddy Riley sat with Taryll Jackson and myself and stated that they felt what we felt.”
Taryll Jackson on Twitter : “There are many inaccuracies and omissions in that statement. For one, I was also in that meeting and that was not the outcome. You will hear my story because this is way too important for my Uncle’s legacy. The truth will prevail.”
November 15 : “Hold My Hand” is released as the 1st single from “Michael”. “Hold My Hand” is a duet performed by Michael and Akon. The song was originally recorded by Akon and Jackson in December 2007. The song becomes an international top 10 hit in nations such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
November 18 : Randy Jackson on Twitter : “Obviously there has been a lot of questions concerning the vocals on the new album that I want to address. Me and my nephew were the first to say that it wasn’t his voice on some of the tracks. The family and the executers of the Estate, Branca and Mclain are not on the same page. John McClain insisted that no family members were allowed at his studio where the project was being completed. Teddy Riley was brought in just to mix and insisted on switching studios. At which he called me to come down and hear my brothers music, may he rest in peace. I heard the music and I immediately said it wasn’t his voice. Now McClain points the finger at Sony, when he got the tracks before it even went to Sony. I invited McClain to the burial, Ironically, he didn’t show up. Neither of the executors didn’t show up to pay their respects. Maybe they were too busy getting deals done. Some of the songs are him, and some aren’t. I would bet my life on that. I will miss his laughter. I will miss his silly jokes. I even miss our arguments.
November 24 : The Jackson family celebrates pre-Thanksgiving at Hayvenhurst for the last time.
November 30 : Birth of Dallas Jordan Michael Jackson (JoJo), third child of TJ & Frances.
December : Hayvenhurst has to be remodeled. Katherine, Trent, Prince, Paris & Bigi move to a rented mansion in Calabasas. Alejandra, Genevieve, Donte, Randy Jr & Jermajesty decide to stay at Hayvenhurst. TheMichael Jackson Estate offered Alejandra a condo MJ owned in the San Fernando Valley, but she refused.
December 6 : The entire Cascio Family, which has been called “Michael’s secret family,” is on the Oprah Winfrey’s talk show, to speak of their long-lasting relationship with Michael.
Teddy Riley also appears to refute the controversy over the fake songs. Riley claims that Michael would be loving the controversy regarding the album, while attempting to convince Oprah, and the world, that vocals on the Cascio tracks are authentic.
“This is Michael’s voice,” he said nervously.
The only problem with Riley’s statement, that ‘no one can do a strong scream like Michael Jackson’, was that the screams heard on the Cascio tracks, i.e. “aow!” and “hoo!” were actually stolen from previously released Jackson recordings – something that Jackson’s nephew TJ has addressed in an earlier statement:
“Deceptively merging shady vocals with MJ samples (from prior MJ records) will never fool me.”
“I’ve always admired the talent of Teddy Riley,” stated Taryll Jackson after the Oprah interview aired on television. “But after hearing him lie on Oprah I am terribly disappointed.”. I remember when Teddy and I were at Encore listening to ‘Keep Your Head Up’,” . We both knew it wasn’t my Uncle. [Teddy] stopped working on it because (and I quote) ‘it didn’t sound enough like Michael. Michael doesn’t swing like that.’ He also said he was only working on the Cascio records in hopes that he would eventually be given a ‘real Michael Jackson song.’ As he knows, I never agreed with that logic.”
December 10 : “Michael” a compilation album and first posthumous album of previously unreleased tracks by American singer Michael Jackson is released by Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment. It was produced by Teddy Riley, Theron “Neff-U” Feemster, C. “Tricky” Stewart, and Eddie Cascio, among others, and features guest performances by Akon, 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz.
“Michael” debuts at number three on the Billboard 200 and reached number one in six countries.
December 24/25 : Prince, Paris & Blanket spend Christmas with Omer & TJ.
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