January 03 : Janet celebrates Eissa’s 3rd birthday in London.
January 04 : Accusers can pursue lawsuits against Michael Jackson’s companies, court says.
A California appeals court ruled that Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who appeared in the movie “Leaving Neverland,” could pursue their claims because of a change in California law. A lower court had dismissed lawsuits brought by the two men in 2014 because California’s statute of limitations required that claims of childhood sexual abuse be filed before an accuser’s 26th birthday. However a new law, which came into effect on 1 January, extends the timeframe up to a person’s 40th birthday.
January 06 : The German TV channel SAT1 is airing the documentary Michael Jackson – Auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit (Michael Jackson: In Search of the Truth), featuring numerous previously unseen interviews with La Toya Jackson, Taj & Brandi Jackson, Tom Mesereau, Bill Whitfield, Dieter Wiesner, Aphrodite Jones, and most notably the Schleiter family — a German family speaking publicly for the first time on television about their relationship with Michael Jackson. (In March 2019, following the broadcast of Leaving Neverland, the Schleiter family had published a lengthy message of support for the singer on their website, titled “Enough is Enough.”)
January 07 : Janet shares a picture with her new hairdresser Wendy in London.
January 10 : On the recommendation of counsel with respect to their obligation as fiduciaries, The MJ Estatate reluctantly enters into a Confidential Acquisition and Consulting Agreement with Frank Cascio and his family. Thereafter, the Agreement is modified by a Letter of Direction dated January 28, 2020, which adjusted the timing of certain payments to be made to the parties under the Agreement and directed where certain payments should be sent, but the Agreement remained the same in all other respects.
January 17 : LaToya attends the unveiling of Andy Madadian’s star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, California.
January 22 : Paris walks the runway during the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris, France
January 24 : Paris performs a concert with the Soundlfowers at Péniche El Alamein in Paris, France.
January 25 : Janet attends the Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Gala and “GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons” in Beverly Hills with Preston, Gil & Joey. She poses with many friends including Jimmy Jam, Usher, Naomi Campbell, Joni Mitchell & P Diddy. At the end she is presented with a plaque honoring her carrer.
January 30 : Janet attends the Gatsby Gala 2020 at Bloomsbury Ballroom in London. Later she does her first ever Q&A on Instagram Live with Preston.
February 3 : Janet posts a new pictures on Instagram : “Thank U guys for all the love and appreciation today! Means so much to me. I want to show my love and appreciation back to U. So stay tuned…”
February 5 : Janet is spotted in London.
February 8 : Janet is spotted at NYC airport. At night she attends a private party with Preston, Alexander Wang, Malibu Mitch & Summer Walker.
February 9 : iHeartRadio leaks Janet’s surprise! She is going back on tour next summer on her new “Black Diamond World Tour” (BDT).
Gil tweets “BDT”
Paris attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills.
February 10 : Janet on her social medias :
“Hey U Guys!
I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled “Black Diamond”. I love u guys so much and I’m so excited to share this new era with you.
See u soon!”
At night Janet is a guest on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon where she performs an acoustic version of her song “runaway” with The Roots.
February 10-15 : The Jacksons perform on a cruise ship in Miami.
February 11 : Janet attends the hit musical “Chicago” on Broadway at The Ambassador Theatre in NYC.
February 12 : Janet is a guest on radio show”On Air With Ryan Seacrest”.
Later she pays a surprise visit to “The View” talk show at ABC Television Studios, 57 West 66th Street in NYC to invite the audience and co-hosts to her upcoming BTD.
February 14 : Janet posts a new pic of her in the recording studio in NYC on Instagram
February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 18th birthday with family and friends.
February 29 : Janet is spotted at The Blonds in NYC.
The Jacksons perform in Jakarta, Indonesia.
HBO Seeks Dismissal of ‘Leaving Neverland’ law suit
March 03 : Birth of Tariana Katherine (Tiki) Jackson, daughter of Tito and his new wife Mizuki Matsui
March 10 : Siggy & Toyia welcome their new child, a baby girl named Anai Icon Katherine Jackson.
March 19 : Janet is in lockdown in London during Covid-19 crisis and she posts on Instagram : “Hey U guys 👋🏽. I know we’re all going through some rough times right now. I was thinking it would be nice to come together to shift the energy into the positive. If U have some free time and got cabin fever, here are a few ideas of how to do so. •
#MeditationAndPrayer 🧘🏽♂️ #StretchingAndWorkingOut 🤸🏽♀️ #ListeningToMusic 🎶
#Writing 📝 #Dancing 💃🏽 #Strutting 🚶🏽♀️ #TalkingToLovedOnes 🤳🏽 #RolePlay 🦹🏽🍎 #SelfLove 🍓🤣 •
Positivity and spreading love is everything right now 🖤. Feel free to share with me all the things U all are doing, and your own versions of what I posted too 🙃. I would luv to see. I’ll be reposting 🤗 Sending U love & light 🤗
March 28 : Prince Jackson on Instagram : “Hey everyone. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy through this Covid-19 virus, but most importantly a positive mindset. I haven’t been active on social media because I didn’t want to add to the panic and I’m sorry I don’t have more to say other than we can beat this but we need to as a community, a group, and as in individual. We have noticed a shortage of food and supplies in our areas. So if there’s anyone that you know in the Los Angeles area that’s in need of a meal please share this to get the word out. Stay safe and healthy y’all✌🏼”
March 31 : Still in lockdown at her London home, Janet on Instagram : “Like Mama like son. Spring cleaning with my baby today 🤗🧤🧽🧹 #CleaningSeason”.
April 3 : Paris celebrates her 22nd birthday at home with her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn.
Michael Jackson Estate launches “Heal the World 2020” a new video montage on You Tube.
“As music and musical performances shared online continue to unite the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems fitting to include Michael’s live performance of “Heal The World” integrated with imagery from these current times as a global message of encouragement and comfort to all during this difficult period.
Please donate what you can to your favorite organization to help those in need during this crisis.”
Dan Reed wants to film Safechuck/Robson court cases
April 30 : Janet (still on lockdown at her London home) on Instagram : “a little birdie told me that Control made the top 5 on the #itunes charts. 🙊 Aw thank u guys so much! your energy and all your posts keep me going & put a huge smile on my face! 🤗 let’s keep dancing. 💃🏽 #happyinternationaldanceday #control #internationaldanceday #dancewithjanet #thankyou”.
May 16 : Still in lockdown at her London home, Janet celebrates her 54th birthday with Eissa. She shares a never before seen picture on her social medias. Her team of dancers and musicians send her a video of them performing a medley/
May 20 : Ticketmaster announces that the Black Diamond Tour is postponed.
“The event organizer has had to postpone your event. The rescheduled date will be announced soon. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date. Sign in to your account to locate your tickets. If your event is eligible for a refund or credit, you can make a request from the available options.”
Janet & Gil don’t comment this information on social medias.
May 26 : After the racist and brutal murder of George Floyd shown around the world, most of the Jackson family members express their fear and anger on social media.
May 29 : LaToya celebrates her 64th birthday at home in L.A.
May 30 : JohVonnie’s daughter Yasmine is brutally attacked by a white racist woman outside her appartment in Las Vegas.
May 31 : Paris joins the protests after George Floyd’s murder in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. She posts a photo of herself on Instagram holding a sign that read “Peace Love Justice.
June 10 : The status of Janet’s #BlackDiamondTour concerts on Ticketmaster are changing from Postponed to Cancelled and all the date are removed from Janet’s official website.. Refunds will begin to be processed immediately.
Janet & Gil don’t comment this information on social medias.
June 13 : Janet sends a video message to congratulate students for graduating.
June 16 : Never before seen interviews of Prince, Paris & Bigi from May 2012 are shared on You Tube channel “Jacksonogy TV”.
June 23 : Paris releases her first EP with her boyfriend under their band “The Soundflowers”.
June 28 : Prince on Instagram : “I’m not sure if I told you guys but I was fortunate enough to produce my sisters @parisjackson first music video for the @thesoundflowers. It was a true pleasure and honor to be able to work together and create this magic that was so palpable on set. It’s rewarding to see the fruit of our labors with the lyric video for Your Look (Glorious) but I don’t want to give too much away but there’s more to come. @parisjackson I’m incredibly proud of you for following your dreams, building on your skill set and it’s always a pleasure to see you grow and thrive I love you yabyab and I’m excited for your future. Thank you for bringing me on this magical project. If you want to check out the video click the link in my bio”.
June 30 : The first episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn” premieres on Facebook.
July 2 : Janet is spotted in London for the first time since lockdown.
Austin shares a picture of his facetime chat with Katherine.
July 7 : 2nd episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn”
July 14 : Prince & Paris are interviewed together on ABC’s Good Morning America promoting Paris’s first EP.
The first video titled “Your Look (Glorious)” premiered on You Tube. It’s produced by Prince on his King’s Son Productions company.
3rd episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn”.
July 17 : Janet shares a new picture on her social medias with the title “MYM”.
July 21 : 4th episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn” featuring the making of “Your Look (Glorious)” video with Prince Jackson and Omer Bhatti on set.
July 24 : Janet shares a new picture on her social medias with the title “chill vibez”.
July 27 : LaToya shares the passing of her dog Prince on her social medias.
July 28 : 5th episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn”.
August 4 : 6th episode of “Unfiltered : Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn”.
Paris is living quarantine life in the single lane now … she’s broken up with her BF, singer Gabriel Glenn. Sources close to Paris tell TMZ … she decided it was time for her to go solo. The breakup, we’re told, was amicable as neither holds any anger or ill will. Our sources say the relationship just ran its course and it was something that just needed to happen.
August 29 : The whole world pays tribute to MJ on what would have been his 62nd birthday.
Paris on Instagram : “happy birthday old man ♥️”
Janet on Twitter/Instagram : “I miss you big bro”
LaToya on Twitter/Instagram : “A Big Happy Birthday To The Greatest Entertainer Of All Times”
Michael Jackson Estate shares a new version of “They Don’t Care About Us” directed by Spike Lee on MJ’s official social medias.
September 2 : Janet shares one of her favorite places in London to eat on her social medias.
September 3 : Janet posts an audio message to promote her make up artist Preston first masterclass “Give Me A Beat”.
September 4 : Austin Brown released a new single “Righteous Way” on Spotify as his new artist name BLVL CVSTLE.
Prince gives an interview on This Morning TV show.
September 5 : Janet shares a new pic on her social medias : “My baby painted my face today, I’m a tiger”.
September 7 : Paris & Austin share a new picture of them together on social medias.
September 26 : Stevie Wonder visits Katherine at Rebbie’s house and sings for her at the piana. Rebbie & Yashi are there as well.
October 10 : Janet shares a new pic on her social medias.
October 21 : James Safechuck court case dismissed
The judge Honorable Mark A. Young has dismissed James Safechuck’s case against MJJ Productions Inc and MJJ Ventures Inc on October 20, 2020 in the Superior Court of California. In the court document of 10 pages, the judge explained in details every six causes of action.
October 26 : Janet shares a new pic on her social medias.
October 29 : Janet wishes Randy happy birthday on her social medias.
The full version of Michael’s short film “Ghosts” is available on Michael’s Youtube channel!
October 30 : Paris releases her first solo single and music video “Let Down”.
“Earlier this year, Jackson was one half of acoustic duo “The Soundflowers” with boyfriend Gabriel Glenn, until the two split. She describes nursing a broken heart as a literal “aching in your chest,” but Jackson turned her pain into art. “You were my all/And now I fall to the ground,” she sings on her new single “Let Down,” which drops Friday. The time in her bedroom resulted in 11 songs on the concept album, “Wilted,” released by Republic Records, and out on Nov. 13. All the stages of grief are represented in her lyrics: anger, denial, bargaining and acceptance, but the last song, the upbeat “Another Spring,” reveals a stronger woman who lets her “wounds shine through.”.
On the eve of Halloween, Omarion will take us on a special trip for the launch of his new studio album The Kinection, Billboard can exclusively reveal. The Grammy-nominated singer and rapper will present the LP with a release event beaming live from Michael Jackson’s Hayvenhurst Estate, and hosted by the late King of Pop’s son Prince Jackson. Also, viewers will get insights into the new album and enjoy a virtual tour through areas of the estate where Omarion’s hero lived and worked.
November 7 : The whole Jackson family celebrate the victory of Joe Biden and Kamela Harris on social media except Randy and Janet.
November 8 : Steveanna reacts to her father Randy supporting Trump on Instagram : “you have always been on the wrong side of history. As a father, as an uncle, as a brother, as a husband, as a friend. That’s the saddest thing about you. Not even your legacy will remember you kindly”.
November 26 : Prince, Paris & Bigi spend Thanksgiving together in L.A. Janet spends Thanksgiving in London with Eissa. Katherine spends Thanksgiving with Rebbie.
December 08 : Taj Jackson : “First I’d like to say that your continued patience through production delays caused by this pandemic is greatly appreciated. I thank each and every one of you for your generous past donations and emotional support. I assure you that you will be pleased once you see the completed series. I have utilized this “off” time to put together an awesome team of people that I am extremely excited about. At the beginning of next year I will announce this team and their various roles.
This project will be what my uncle deserves and something he would be extremely proud of. Not just in the outcome, but the dedication, support, and love surrounding it. We will permanently change the misconceptions and narratives built by opportunists and the media. Lies will be exposed! The Truth will finally be cemented. That said, I ask for a little more time and patience while we get through this pandemic. I look forward to returning to production(filming) soon.
Together, we will Re-Right HIStory.
Taj”
December 15 : MJ Estate wins appeal against HBO
December 21 : Prince donates toys to 25 children from nine families at Mattel, an El Segundo, Los Angeles store for kids. He teamed up with his Heal LA Foundation and the LA Police Baseball Foundation to bring the youngsters to Mattel’s headquarters, where each child was gifted $150 to spend on a holiday shopping spree — just in time for the joyous day, he wrote on his Instagram.
December 24 : Michael Jackson’s onetime Neverland ranch has sold for $22 million to billionaire Ron Burkle, a onetime associate of the late pop star and co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies, according to public records and three people familiar with the deal.
The property, located about 40 miles from Santa Barbara, had been on and off the market for years, first listing for $100 million in 2015 and undergoing several price cuts. It was listed for $31 million last year, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Mr. Jackson’s estate co-owned the ranch with a fund managed by Colony Capital, a real-estate investment trust. Amid financial struggles, Mr. Jackson had defaulted on a loan backed by the ranch and Colony bought the note in 2008, putting the property’s title into a joint venture it formed with the pop star. Mr. Jackson originally paid about $19.5 million for the ranch in 1987.
December 25 : Janet spends Christmas at her London home with Eissa. LaToya stays home in L.A. Katherine stays home with Rebbie. Prince, Paris & Bigi spend Christmas with TJ and his family at Calabasas home.
December 31 : Janet spends new year’s eve in London with Eissa.
Previous year : 2019
Following year : 2021
