Author: Fred Colby
2019
January 03 : Janet celebrates Eissa’s 2nd birthday in London.
January 10 : Statement from the Estate of Michael Jackson
Earlier today certain media ran an item relating to a film included in the lineup of the Sundance Film Festival. The Estate issued the following statement to media reporting the story:
“This is yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on Michael Jackson. Wade Robson and James Safechuck have both testified under oath that Michael never did anything inappropriate toward them. Safechuck and Robson, the latter a self-proclaimed ‘master of deception’, filed lawsuits against Michael’s Estate, asking for millions of dollars. Both lawsuits were dismissed. This so-called ‘documentary’ is just another rehash of dated and discredited allegations. It’s baffling why any credible filmmaker would involve himself with this project.”
Unfortunately, anyone can release a documentary and they do not have to secure permission to do so. The only time the Estate has any potential recourse is when a documentary or other film uses intellectual property such as music or video that is owned by the Estate and is not protected under “fair use” claims, which of course the Estate is monitoring. You may recall the Estate filed litigation against Disney earlier this year for violating its intellectual property rights. As the Estate said, the individuals featured in this documentary have had their claims rejected in court. Furthermore, Michael was declared innocent in the criminal case against him. No documentary can change that.
The Jacksons kick off their australian tour in Mount Maunganui in New Zealand.
January 12 : Concert in Sydney.
January 13 : Janet is spotted shopping in London.
Concert in Brisbane.
January 15 : Concert in Gold Coast.
January 16 : LaToya is a guest on Match Game on ABC.
Jacksons concert in Melbourne.
After a one month break from social medias and public exposure Paris writes on Instagram : « I am happy and healthy and feeling better than ever ».
January 18 : Jacksons concert in Adelaide.
Diana Ross, Rebbie, Katherine, Yashi, Stacee, London & Taryll attend Evan Ross & Austin’s concert at the Roxy Theater in L.A.
January 19 : Concert in Perth.
January 25 : The Michael Jackson estate has issued a statement on the film “Leaving Neverland,” which premiered at Sundance on Friday morning (Jan. 25). The documentary was screened at Park City, Utah’s Egyptian Theater. The Estate issued its statement about 12 hours after the film debuted, taking issue with what it calls “the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death.”
Dan Reed’s film follows two accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, as they describe intense and graphic acts they say Jackson committed against them, as well those they say the pop icon coached them to commit on him. Robson met Jackson through a dance competition at age 5, and alleges the sexual abuse began when he was 7. Safechuck was cast in a Pepsi commercial starring Jackson around age 8, and the alleged abuse began after months of close friendship.
Taj & TJ defend MJ on Twitter and plan to make a documentary to end all the lies.
January 26 : Genevieve gets engaged to longtime boyfriend in Atlanta in the presence of Alejandra.
January 28 : The Jackson family releases a statement regarding the “Leaving Neverland” documentary.
January 30 : Jermaine gives an interview to Good Morning Britain to defend Michael in the “Leaving Neverland” controversy. Many friends defend MJ on social medias including Brett Barnes, Frank Cascio, Karen Faye & Talun Zeitoun.
LaToya attends the press conference of the show ‘Forever The Best Show About The King of Pop’ at Centro Cultural Teatro 1 in Mexico City, Mexico.
January 31 : Janet gives a private performance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Then she takes a private jet back to L.A with her team (Joey, Gil, Preston, Cassie, Paulette & the Kids).
Paula Abdul presents Janet with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Anniversary of Choreographer’s Carnival. Taryll Jackson attends the show.
February 3 : Family Day for Superbowl Sunday with Austin, Yashi, Donte, Jaafar & Jermajesty among others.
Janet Jackson Appreciation Day on social medias.
February 7 : Janet & her team arrive in Tokyo, Japan.
February 8 : The Estate’s letters to RadarOnline, HBO & Channel 4
The Estate of Michael Jackson has communicated with the fans some of the letters they have been sending to RadarOnline and HBO and also reassure the fans that they are working hard to dismiss the so called “Documentary” “Leaving Neverland”. Fans around the world have been campaigning to bring the truth to the media and to the general public but also trying to cancel this horrible and full of lies (and liars) “Documentary”
Janet goes shopping at Kiddy Land for Eissa.
February 10 : Janet performs at Nippon Dubokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Paris attends Republic Records Grammy after party at Spring Place Beverly Hills.
February 11 : Janet performs at Nippon Dubokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Brandi Jackson exposes Wade Robson’s lies in twitter and reveals that she dated him for 7 years and Michael introduced them to each other.
February 13 : Prince celebrates his 22nd birthday.
LaToya is a guest on The Masked Singer on Fox.
February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 17th birthday.
Janet is spotted in London with Eissa.
Lawsuit filed by the Estate of Michael Jackson
This morning, The Estate of Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against HBO. HBO is not just a distributor but a co-producer of this so-called documentary Leaving Neverland. As many of you know, in 1992 HBO entered into an agreement for the broadcast of “Live From Bucharest” which became HBO’s highest rated special. As part of that agreement, HBO agreed to non-disparagement provisions which remain in effect. This program is the epitome of disparagement. Therefore, HBO stands in breach of contract. Even though Michael is not here to defend himself and there is no claim for defamation, this is a contractual obligation.
February 24 : Paris attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
During a TV interview, LaToya refuses to comment the “Leaving Neverland” controversy : “Let’s keep Michael at peace and where he is. He has given the world so much joy. Let’s not take that away from him”.
February 26 : Janet is in NYC with Gil & Preston.
Global icon Janet Jackson is taking over the Las Vegas strip this spring/summer! Her new headlining residency Metamorphosis begins on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort.
Metamorphosis peels back the layers of the immensely private life of Janet, sharing her transformation from a young girl with issues of self-esteem to global icon.
The centerpiece of her all new thought-provoking show, will be Janet captivating you through your senses with electrifying visuals, explosive dance numbers, chart-topping hits and fan favorite deep cuts. The show also features a special 30-year anniversary celebration of her ground-breaking album Rhythm Nation.
You will follow her path to self-love, empowerment, motherhood and activism, amidst the challenges faced along her personal journey finding your own light through her Metamorphosis.
February 27 : The Jackson family reacts to “Leaving Neverland”. Brandi Jackson gives a radio interview while Marlon, Tito, Jackie & Taj are guests on CBS This Morning.
February 28 : Janet is spotted at NYC airport.
March 1 : The Jacksons give a concert at Treasure Island Resort & Casino Welch, MN
March 2 : Janet visits MPA Academy in London.
March 3 : The Jacksons give a concert at Maarten Yacht Club Simpson Bay Netherlands Antilles.
March 3 + 4 : HBO airs two-part HBO documentary Leaving Neverland,
March 4 : HBO and OWN present Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland, a conversation hosted by Oprah featuring Wade Robson and James Safechuck.
March 5-11 : Many family and friends defend MJ on social medias including Karen Faye, Corey Feldman, Brett Barnes, Macauley Culkin, Jermaine, Austin, Yashi, Brandi, the Schleiter Family, Grace Rwaramba etc
Taj flies to London to give interviews (the doc is aired on Channel 4)
Katherine, Rebbie, Janet, LaToya, Randy, Prince & Paris remain silent.
March 11 : Janet is spotted at NYC airport.
March 12 : Austin has breakfast with Katherine & Rebbie.
March 13 : LaToya attends the show ‘Forever, The Best Show About The King of Pop’ at Centro Cultural Teatro 1 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Paris on Twitter : “there’s nothing i can say that hasn’t already been said in regards to defense. Taj is doing a perfect job on his own. and i support him. but that’s not my role. I’m just tryna get everyone to chill out and go with the flow, be mellow and think about the bigger picture. that’s me.”
March 16 : The Jacksons give a concert at das Américas São Paulo, SP Brazil.
TMZ reports that Paris was hospitalized last night after a suicide attempt. Paris replies to them on Twitter “fuck you, you fucking liars”.
March 18 : Paris attends the Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘The Dirt’ at ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood, California.
Statement from the Estate of Michael Jackson
March 19 : The Jacksons give a concert at Auditório Araújo Viana Porto Alegre/RS Brazil.
March 21 : The Jacksons give a concert at Luna Park Buenos Aires Argentina
March 23 : Diana Ross supports MJ on Twitter.
The Jacksons give a concert at Teatro Caupolicán Santiago Chile
The Jackson family provided Billboard with a 24-page working PowerPoint document, titled “Leaving Neverland and the Truth,” that questions the accusers’ memories and the filmmakers’ motives in detail. The estate also attached recent news clips in which the singer’s defense attorney called the accusations “hogwash.” The document goes into detail about the documentary being bias, inconsistent, and notes that the footage that was featured was misused.
The Jackson family gathers to celebrate Genevieve’s engagement party in L.A. Many members attend the party including Katherine, Rebbie, LaToya, Austin, Stacee, Yashi, TJ and Frances, Taj and Thayana, Taryll & Breanna, Alejandra, Randy Jr, Donte, Jaafar, Jermajesty, Autumn, Paris, Steveanna and more…
March 27 : The Jacksons perform in Austin, Texas.
March 29 : Janet attends the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center in New York City where she is inducted by Janelle Monae.
Then she attends an after party celebrating her induction with many family & friends including Randy, Austin Brown, Joey, Gil, Preston, Robert, Lil Kim, MC Lyte, Tina Landon, Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam, Asa Soltan, Johnny Gill, Joey Harris, Cassidy Blaine, Tommy Parker, Janet & Talun Zeitoun & more.
March 30 : Debbie Rowe attends Paris ‘s first musical gig in a L.A bar.
April 3 : Paris spends her 21st birthday with her boyfriend and with Austin.
April 7 : Janet and her crew perform the very last SOTW show at Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage on a boat cruise in Miami, Florida.
Then Janet throws a party for Gil’s 40th birthday!
April 9 : Back in L.A, Janet and her crew start rehearsing for Metarmophosis.
April 13 : Sarah Moore, Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn are seen at Coachella on April in Indio, California.
April 18 : Janet makes a photoshoot in L.A.
Latoya attends the opening of Princess Grace Kelly exhibit in Monaco.
April 21 : Katherine, Rebbie, Taj his wife and daughter Taylor spend Easter sunday together.
April 25 : Janet shares a video message to her fans to win tickets for her #MetamorphosisVegas opening night. She also announces a special Rhythm Nation 30th anniversary concert on Sept 21 in San Francisco.
The Jacksons perform at the Aaron Beasant Park Amphitheate in Panama City Beach, FL
April 27 : The Jacksons perform at the Beau Rivage Theatre Biloxi, MS.
May 2 : Paris and Caroline D’Amore attend the Dinner Party to Celebrate Pizza Girl by Caroline D’Amore hosted by Paris Jackson at the Private Residence of the CEO of Absolut Elyx.
Janet and her team go to Las vegas for the next phase of rehearsals for #MetamorphosisVegas.
May 10 : LaToya attends the 26th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills with Kathy Hilton & Branda Richie.
May 11 : Prince Jackson goes through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Many family members attend the graduation ceremony and after party including Katherine, Rebbie, Latoya, Paris, Bigi, Omer and Pia Bhatti, Austin, Brandi, Siggy & 3T.
Janet stays in Vegas.
May 16 : Janet celebrates her 53rd birthday in Vegas.
Taj, Prince & Bigi launch their You Tube channel on film reviews.
May 17 : Opening night for Janet’s residency in Vegas.
Many family and friends attend the show including Katherine, Rebbie, Austin, Yashi, Jimmy Jam, Yvette Nicole Brown, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Eve etc
Later Janet attends the after party for the debut of her residency “Metamorphosis” at On The Record Speakeasy and Club at Park MGM.
May 18 : 2nd Metamorphosis show in Vegas. Austin attends it.
May 19 : Janet’s friends hold a surprise birthday party in Vegas with many family & friends including Austin, Johnny Gil, Lil Kim, Ciara, Teyana etc…
May 21 : 3rd Metamorphosis show in Vegas. Siggy attends it.
May 22 : 4th Metamorphosis show in Vegas.
May 24 : Michael Jackson’s Estate and Tohme Tohme settle lawsuit
The settlement announced Thursday with Tohme Tohme ends one of the last remaining legal fights involving Michael Jackson’s estate. The deal came after five days of the trial had already been held. Terms of the agreement were not released.
May 25 : 5th Metamorphosis show in Vegas.
May 26 : 6th Metamorphosis show in Vegas.
May 27 : Janet flies back to London wih Eissa.
June 07 : Paris and Jeremy Scott attend the Moschino Spring/Summer 20 Menswear and Women’s Resort Collection party at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The Jacksons performs in Moiesey, UK.
June 21 : Gil & Preston join Janet in London.
June 23 : Janet is on the cover of the Sunday Times magazine with a new photoshoot + interview of Janet.
June 24 : It is announced that Paris will make an appearance in the third season of the VH1 television series Scream. Paris also appears in Habit, portraying Jesus Christ.
June 25 : Michael’s family, friends and fans celebrate him on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
June 26 : Janet attends a Gladys Knight concert in London with Gil & Preston.
June 28 : Jaafar releases his debut single “Got Me Singing” on Itunes, Spotify, Apple Music and You Tube.
Latoya has dinner in L.A with her friends.
June 29 : Janet performs a 50 minutes set at the Glastonbury Festival in England.
June 30 : Janet performs a 80 minutes set at the Jazz Montreux Festival in Switzerland. She is introduced on stage by Quincy Jones.
Backstage, Janet poses with Shania Twain and a few fans who present her with the European Appreciation Award.
July 5 : Janet attends Wireless in London with her friend James and backstage she meets Lil Nas.
July 6 : Janet attends Stevie Wonder’s concert at Hyde Park in London and backstages she poses with Lionel Richie & Stevie.
July 12 : The Jackson perform in Birmingham, UK.
July 14 : The Jacksons perform in Essex, UK.
July 18 : Janet and her team perform at the Jeddah Music Festival in Saudi Arabia.
July 20 : Janet and her team are back in Vegas.
July 24 : 7th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
July 26 : 8th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
The Jacksons perform in Cheshire, UK.
July 27 : 9th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
July 31 : 10th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 1 : Paris and her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn attend the LA Special Screening Of Roadside Attractions’ “The Peanut Butter Falcon” at ArcLight Hollywood.
The Jacksons perform in Paloznak, Hungary.
August 2 : 11th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 3 : 12th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 6 : The Jacksons perform in Monaco.
August 7 : 13th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 8 : The Jacksons perform in Marbella, Spain.
August 9 : 14th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
The Jacksons perform in Torrevieja, Spain.
August 10 : 15th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 11 : The Jacksons perform in Marciac, France.
Janet is on the cover of Stellar inside the Sunday Telegraph and the Sunday Herland Sun with an exclusive interview.
August 14 : 16th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
August 16 : 17th Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
Rebbie, Yashi & Austin take Katherine to Diana Ross’s concert the Wynn in Vegas.
August 17 : 18th and final Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas.
Mary J Blige, Katherine, Rebbie, Yashi, Austin, Taj, Taryll & Jermaine Jr attend the show.
August 22 : The Jacksons perform in Penthalaz, Switzerland.
August 23 : The Jacksons perform in Overton, Hampshire, UK.
August 27 : Missy Elliott is presented with Michael Jackson Vanguard Award during the MTV Video Music Awards. Janet does not attend but she sends a pre recorded video message to congratulate Missy.
August 29 : The Jacksons perform in Trélazé, France.
September 5 : The Jacksons perform in Morganton, US.
September 6 : TJ Jackson releases his first solo single ever titled “Insomnia”.
September 7 : The Jacksons perform in Atlanta, US.
September 12 : Janet is spotted in Mayfair, centra London with Randy.
September 13 : Janet visits the Flyte Time Studios in Minneapolis with Terry Lewis & Jimmy Jam.
LaToya is a guest on CBS News.
September 14 : Janet performs a concert at the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, Minnesota. Terry Lewis & Jimmy Jam join her onstage.
LaToya and her nephew Jaafar Jackson attend the Face Forward International 10th Annual Gala “Highlands To The Hills” in Los Angeles.
September 19 : Janet celebrates the 30th anniversary of Rhythm Nation 1814 with small videos messages on her social medias + Spotify.
TJ Jackson’s very first music video for his single “Insomnia” premieres on his You Tube Channel.
September 20 : Judge Declines HBO’s Request to Throw Out ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit
September 21 : Janet performs a concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
October 1 : Janet is spotted having lunch in London with Eissa and a friend.
October 5 : Janet flies from London to NYC.
October 8 : LaToya is spotted in L.A.
October 9 : Janet flies back to London.
October 10 : Paris and Gabriel Glenn attend the 2019 amfAR Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios.
October 12 : Janet shares a picture of her in London.
LaToya is in Vegas to be a judge on Miss World America.
October 18 : Janet flies from London to NYC.
October 20 : LaToya attends Gladys Knight’s 75th birthday party in Hollywood.
October 22 : HBO Taking Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neverland’ Dispute to Appeals Court
October 24 : Back in London, Janet gives an interview to the Star Advertiser.
October 25 : Prince hosts The Heal LA Foundation’s 4th Annual “Thriller Night” Costume Party at Hayvenhurst with many family members (Bigi, Paris, 3T etc)
LaToya attends the premiere of “Forever” at the Centro Cultural Teatro in Mexico City.
October 28 : Janet makes a surprise appearance at the 2019 Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London to present Dame Elizabeth Anionwu with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
October 31 : Host Sheinelle Jones dresses as Janet in her “Rhythm Nation” Video during NBC’s “Today” Halloween Celebration at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City and Janet congratulates her in a pre recorded video taped in London.
November 4/5 : Janet flies from London to Perth, Australia.
November 6 : Janet gives an interview to radio show Carrie & Tommy on Hit network. She rehearses with the Kids. At night she has dinner with her team including Gil, Preston & Joey.
November 7 : Paris attends alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet x FriendsWithYou Launch in Los Angeles.
November 8 : Janet performs a concert at RNB Fridays Live 2019 at HBF Park in Perth, Australia.
November 9 : Janet performs a concert at RNB Fridays Live 2019 at HBF Park in Melbourne, Australia.
November 10 : Janet performs a concert at RNB Fridays Live 2019 at HBF Park in Adelaide, Australia.
November 11 : Paris and Prince Jackson attend the Ryan Gordy Foundation “60 Years of Motown” Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills where they see Chris Tucker.
November 15 : Janet performs a concert in Brisbane, Australia.
November 16 : Janet performs a concert in Sydney Australia.
November 17 : Janet performs a concert in Auckland, New Zealand.
November 18 : LaToya attends the “Forever – King Of Pop” press conference at Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany.
November 19 : Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored
November 20 : Janet performs a concert in Honolulu, Hawaii.
November 21 : LaToya visits the Jahrhunderthalle in the Höchst district before her tour of Germany. Under the title “Forever – King of Pop” she will appear in 15 German cities in January and February 2020.
Janet performs a concert in Honolulu, Hawaii.
EXCLUSIVE: Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King has secured from the Michael Jackson estate the rights to make a film of the complicated pop icon’s life with access to all of his music, sources say. King’s GK Films has retained three-time Oscar-nominated writer John Logan to pen the script. It is not set up at a studio at this point.
November 23 : Janet performs the very last concert of her State Of The World 2017-2019 Tour in Honolulu with a special duet performance with ANA VEE.
November 28 : Back in London, Janet spends Thanksgiving with Eissa. She also shares on her social medias her upcoming cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. A new photoshoot from last month.
December 1 : Janet presents the Urban Luxe Award to Rihanna at The Fashion Awards 2019 held at Royal Albert Hall in London.
December 4 : LaToya attends Shop To Erase MS presented by Stacey Bendet to benefit Race To Erase MS at Alice + Olivia Boutique in Beverly Hills, California.
December 6 : Katherine, Rebbie, Yashi, Johvonnie and Genevieve attend Steveanna’s very first live performance as Billie Bodega in L.A.
December 12 : Janet shares videos from her Malibu home on her Instagram stories.
December 24/25 : Part of the Jackson family spends Christmas in Rome, Italy (Prince, Paris, Bigi, Omer, TJ, Frances, Royal, Dee, Jojo, Rio, Alejandra, Randy Jr, Donte, Jaafar & Jermajesty).
December 30 : LaToya is spotted shopping in L.A.
December 31 : Janet is spotted arriving at JFK airport. She spends New Year’s eve at her NYC home with Eissa and shares the fireworks on her Instagram Story.
Prince, Paris & Bigi fly back home from Rome to spend New Year’s eve in L.A.
Taylor Aurora Sco Jackson
Date of birth : November 21, 2018
Parents : Taj Jackson & Thayana Sco jackson
Siblings : Toria Sco Jackson , Tylee Delores Sco Jackson
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TV Performances 1980-1989 (MJ)
-January 1980 : Michael performs When You Wish Upon A Star and Ease On Down The Road in Disneyland for a Disney Channel Special celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom.
Michael performs Rock With You & Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough at a UNICEF benefit concert which is broadcasted on TV.
-March 2, 1981 : CBS airs a Diana Ross’s TV Special featuring Michael. Together, they perform Upside Down, Rock With You & Ease On Down The Road (with Quincy Jones on the piano).
-May 16, 1983 : NBC broadcasts the two hour special Motown 25th: Yesterday, Today & Forever featuring for the first time since 1975, a performance of the six Jackson brothers for a medley of the Jackson 5 hits followed by a solo performance of Billie Jean during which Michael showcases his first ever public performance of the Moonwalk. At the end of the show, Michael joins Diana Ross and all the Motown stars on stage to pay tribute to Berry Gordy.
-January 27, 1986 : At the end of the American Music Awards ceremony, Michael joins many celebrities including Diana Ross, Janet & LaToya to sing We Are The World.
-March 2, 1988 : At the 30th Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York , Michael performs The Way You Make Me Feel & Man In The Mirror.
-October 1989 : Janet, Rene & the Kids (the dancers) go on promotional tour in Europe.
-November 13, 1989 : Michael sings You Were There during the taping of the Sammy Davis Jr 60th Anniversary TV Special.
-Next decade
Michael Jackson’s TV Performances 1969-1979
October 18, 1969 : Diana Ross & The Supremes introduce the Jackson 5 on ABC’s Hollywwod Palace Special where they perform Sing A Simple Song, Can You Remember, I want You Back and There Was A Time (with Diana Ross & Sammy Davis Jr)
December 14, 1969 : The Jackson 5 appear on The Ed Sullivan Show where they perform Stand, Who’s Loving You and I Want You Back. Diana Ross is in the audience and she takes credit for discovering them.
Later, the group performs I Want You Back on the Joey Bishop Show.
January 31, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back on the Andy Williams Show.
February 21, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back, ABC and a medley of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah/There Was A Time on American Bandstand hosted by Dick Clark.
May 10, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save on the Ed Sullivan Show.
September 19, 1970 : The J5 perform The Love You Save, Shortnin Bread, Let It be & I’ll Be There at the Jim Nabors Show.
January 31, 1971: The Jackson 5 return to Gary ( Indiana ) for the first time to play two benefits concerts for for Mayor Richard Hatcher’s re-election campaign at Westside High School and they receive the key to the city. A ceremony is held outside their former home at 2300 Jackson Street. The event is filmed for a TV Special.
March 29, 1971 : The Jackson 5 are guests on The Stephanie Edwards Show where they chat and listen to their new single Never Can Say Goodbye.
April 18, 1971 : The Jackson 5 appear with Diana Ross on her first solo TV Special. They perform Mama’s Pearl/Walk On/The Love You Save, ), I’ll Be There and Feelin’ Alright (with Diana) , It Was a Very Good Year (Spoof by Michael) a skit with Bill Cosby.
September 16, 1971 : “Goin’ Back To Indiana”, the Jackson 5 first TV Special is aired on ABC. The special includes the group performing their hits, acting in skits with guest Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers and footage of the celebration filmed in their hometown of Gary back in January.
November 4, 1971 : The Jackson 5 perform a medley of I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save, Never Can Say Goodbye + a skit on the Flip Wilson Show.
March 1, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Sugar Daddy, Got To Be There & Brand New Thing (with Randy) at the Hellzapoppin’ TV Special.
July 1, 1972 : Michael makes a solo appearance in a special American Bandstand show devoted to him. He performs Rockin Robin, Ben, I Wanna Be Where You Are and at the end he’s joined by the Jackson 5 to perform Lookin’ Through The Windows.
September 15, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Lookin’ Through The Windows and Michael performs Ben at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
October 26, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing and Jermaine performs That’s How Love Goes at the Flip Wilson Show.
November 4, 1972 : In the US, Soul Train Show airs a Jackson Five special where they perform I Want You Back, Lookin’ Through The Windows & Corner Of The Sky. Jermaine performs That’s How Love Goes & Daddy’s Home. Michael performs Ben
November 5, 1972 : In The UK he Royal Variety Performance featuring the J5 is aired on the BBC. The group sings I Want You back, ABC, Rockin Robin, We Thank You & The Love You Save.
November 9, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Lookin’ Through The Windows & Rockin Robin an british TV show Top Of The Pops.
March 27, 1973 : Michael performs Ben at the Academy Awards (the song is nominated as best song for a film)
November 17, 1973 : The Jackson 5 are special guests at the Soul Train Show where they perform Get It Together, Dancing Machine, You’re in Good Hands (by Jermaine), With A child’s Heart (by Michael) & Don’t Say Goodbye Again.
January 5, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Get It Together & Dancing Machine at the Bob Hope Special.
January 10, 1974 : One More Chance, a Jackson 5 TV Special is aired on CBS. The group performs Get It Together + a medley of I Want You Back/ABC/I’ll Be There/Ben/Daddy’s Home/Never Can Say Goodbye/The Love You Save and another medley Up a Lazy River/Opus One (with the Mills Brothers)
January 30, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
March 11, 1974 : Michael sings When I Grow Up with Roberta Flack at the Free To Be… You and Me TV show.
March 16, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & This Old Man/ABC at the Carol Burnett Show. Janet makes her TV debut and performs with Randy a Sonny & Cher skit.
April 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform It’s Too Late To Change the Time & Dancing Machine at the Mike Douglas Show.
April 4, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Let It Be, Never Can Say Goodbye & Dancing Machine at the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
April 9, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform It’s Too Late To Change The Time & Dancing Machine at the Merv Griffin Show.
April 10, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back/ABC at the Sandy in Disneyland TV special.
August 19, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & a medley of Killing Me Softly with his song/By The Time I Get To Phoenix/Danny Boy at the Tonight Show with Bill Cosby.
September, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Jerry Lewis Telethon.
September 3, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Merv Griffin Show. Janet & Randy perform their Vegas skit.
September 22, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Life Of The Party at the Sonny Comedy Revue.
October 19, 1974 : Michael performs Whatever You Got I Want, What You Don’t Know & If I Don’t Love You This Way at the Soul Train Show.
November 15, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & It’s Too Late To Change The Time at the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
March 16, 1975 : The Jackson 5 appear on the Cher TV show.They are introduced by Janet and they perform I Am Love + a skit called The World Is a Mess and finally Cher joins the group to perform a medley of I Want You Back/I’ll Be There/Never Can Say Goodbye/The Love You Save/Dancing Machine.
June 16, 1975 : The Jackson 5 performs Moving Violation at the Dinah Show and Janet & Randy do their Sonny & Cher skit.
June 28, 1975 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine, Moving Violation & Just A Little Bit Of You (by Michael) at American Bandstand.
July 1975 : The Jackson 5 perform Forever Came Today & Body Language at the Carol Burnett Show without Jermaine!
October 5, 1975 : The J5 perform Forever Came Today, All I Do Is Think Of You, One Day In Your Life, Just A Little Bit Of You & We’ve Got Forever at the Soul Train Show.
February 16, 1976 : The Jacksons perform Forever Came Today at the Rich Little Show.
June 16, 1976 : CBS airs the first episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. The show based on their Las Vegas set features The Jacksons + The Jackson Sisters (Rebbie, LaToya & Janet). Special guest star : Sonny Bono. Songs performed :”Forever Came Today”, “Love Will Keep Us Together”, “More Than You Know”/”Am I Blue?”/”For Once in My Life”/ “Try a Little Tenderness”, “Steppin’ Out with My Baby”, “Dancing Machine”.
June 23, 1976 : CBS airs the 2nd episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star -: Mackenzie Phillips. Songs performed : “(You Were Made) Especially For Me”,
“Do The Fonz”, “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll”/”Deep Purple”Convoy”, “Junkfood Junkie”, “Ben”, “Goin’ Back to Indiana”.
June 30, 1976 : CBS airs the 3rd episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Ed McMahon. Songs performed :”Rockin’ Robin”, “Flat Foot Floogie”, “World of Sunshine”, “Save The Bones for Henry Jones”, “The Love You Save”.
July 1976 : The Jacksons are guests on The Tonight Show where they give an interview and perform 2 songs.
July 7, 1976 : CBS airs the 4th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Joey Bishop. Songs performed :”ABC” “Fever”, “I Got You Babe”,”Down by the Old Mill Stream”, “Never Can Say Goodbye”.
September 1976 : The Jacksons perform “Good Times” “Enjoy Yourself, “Think Happy” at “Nochevieja” (Spain)
January 1977 : The Jacksons are guests on Mike Douglas show where they perform “Enjoy Yourself’, “Dreamer’ & “Show You The Way To Go”.
January 19, 1977 : CBS airs the 5th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Redd Foxx. Songs performed : Enjoy Yourself”, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”/”Puttin’ on the Ritz”, “Blues Away”, “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön (Means You’re Grand)”, “Keep on Dancing”.
January 26, 1977 : CBS airs the 6th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Carroll O’Connor. Songs performed :”Hum Along and Dance”,”Get Happy”/”I Got Rhythm”, “I Got You Babe”, “Coconut”,”I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart”/”Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”/”Caravan”/”Take the “A” Train”, “Show You the Way to Go”.
January 31, 1977 : The Jacksons perform Good Times at The American Music Awards.
February 2, 1977 : CBS airs the 7th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest stars : Dom DeLuise/George Miller/Muhammad Ali. Songs performed :”Moving Violation”,”On the Wall” “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “Style of Life”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Hello, Dolly!”, “Life of the Party”.
February 8 : The Jacksons perform “Show You The Way To Go” on the Mike Douglas Show.
February 9, 1977 : CBS airs the 8th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Betty White. Songs performed :”Get It Together”, “On The Wall”, “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy”, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree”, “Dreamer”, “Opus No. 1”, “Just a Little Bit of You”.
February 16, 1977 : CBS airs the 9th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest stars : Georgia Engel/David Letterman. Songs performed :”Sugar Daddy”, “On The Wall”,”Cisco Kid”/”I Shot the Sheriff”,”One”, “Ben”, “I Am Love”.
February 23, 1977 : CBS airs the 10th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest stars : John Byner/Nicholas Brothers. Songs performed :”What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You”, “On the Wall”,”Midnight at the Oasis”,”Get Ready”,”Good Times” “I Can’t Quit Your Love”.
March 2, 1977 : CBS airs the 11th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest star : Lynda Carter. Songs performed”Think Happy”, “On The Wall”, “On the Good Ship Lollipop”, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”,”Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, “Living Together”, “I’ll Be There”.
March 9, 1977 : CBS airs the 12th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. Special guest stars : Tim Conway/David Letterman. Songs performed :”Dancing Machine”, “On the Wall”, “Behind Closed Doors”, “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby”, “I’m Going To Jackson”, “Flat Foot Floogie”,”World of Sunshine”,”Body Language.
May 1977 : While in Europe , The Jacksons perform Keep On Dancing at Top à Joe Dassin in Paris. They also perform “Enjoy Yourself” & “Show You The way To Go” at Top Of The Pops in London, “Enjoy Yourself”, “Show You The Way To Go” , “Dreamer” & Keep On Dancing on Musikladen in Bremen and Think Happy , Show You The Way To Go on TopPop in Amsterdam (which is aired two months later on July 17)
December 16, 1978 : The Jacksons tape performances of Shake Your Body, Push Me Away & Things I Do For You at American Bandstand (aired on February 10, 1979 on ABC) .
December 17, 1978 : The Jacksons tape performances of Shake Your Body, Things I Do For You & Push Me Away on Soul Train and give an interview. plus a Michael’s interview. (aired on February 3, 1979).
Late January 1979 : While on tour in Bremen they perform “Blame It On The Boogie” at Musikladen
While on tour in Madrid, The Jacksons tape a performance of “Shake Your Body” on Spanish TV show Aplauso.
February 1/2, 1979 : While on tour in Amsterdam The Jacksons tape a performance of “Shake Your Body” for Dutch TV show TopPop (which is aired on February 24)
February 1979 : While on tour in London The Jacksons perform Shake Your Body & Destiny at Top Of The Pops. They also perform Shake Your Body, Things I Do For You & Destiny on Midnight Special. Jermaine joins them on stage for the last song.
February 15, 1979 : While on tour in Switzerland, The Jacksons perform Destiny, Shake Your Body & Blame It On The Boogie for an Abba Special.
MJ on stage : Thriller 25 era (2006-2008)
TV PERFORMANCES
November 15, 2006 : Michael attends the World Music Awards ceremony at Earl Court where Beyonce presents him with the Diamond Award for the Thriller sales and he performs a few lines of “We Are The World’ for the final. During the ceremony, Prince, Paris & Blanket spend a movie night with Miss Aileen.
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
September 15, 2007 : Michael makes a photoshoot at the Boylan Studios in NYC for an upcoming cover of Italian L’Uomo Vogue magazine with photographer Bruce Weber.
September 24, 2007 : Michael makes a photoshoot for the upcoming cover of Ebony magazine at the Brooklyn Museum with photographer Matthew Rolston. Raymone Bain attends the photoshoot.
September 25, 2007 : Michael (with Blanket by his side) gives an interview to Harriete Cole for his upcoming Ebony coverstory at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC.
October 3, 2007 : Michael’s issue of L’Uomo Vogue Magazine hit the newstands in Italy.
November 12, 2007 : Michael’s issue of Ebony magazine celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Thriller hits the newsstands in the US.
December 17, 2007 : Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.
TV/RADIO/YOU TUBE INTERVIEWS
May 31, 2006 : Michael makes a surprise appearance on widly popular SMAP variety show in Japan.
October 15, 2006 : Michael agrees to let US journalist Billy Bush from Access Hollywood visit him at the Grouse Lodge residential recording studios in County Westmeath where he is working on new music with producer Will I AM. Soon after, Michael and the kids move to Coolatore, a large Victorian-style mansion very close to the Grouse Lodge (a 10 minutes walk).
November 2/3, 2006 : NBC airs Michael’s interview on Access Hollywood.
August 28, 2008 : Michael gives an interview by phone to Good Morning America from his home in Las Vegas.
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
March 12, 2006 : Michael watches the Bahrain Grand Prix from the VIP tower and he then attends the official Formula One after party at Manama where he meets DJ Whoo Kid.
May 27, 2006 : Michael (accompanied by Raymone) attends the MTV Japan Awards ceremony at Yoyugi Olympic Stadium in Tokyo where he is presented with the MTV Legend Award. He meets Rihanna backstage.
November 14, 2006 : Michael goes to the Guinness Book Of Records office in London to collect his certificates of records sales.
November 15, 2006 : Michael attends the World Music Awards ceremony at Earl Court where Beyonce presents him with the Diamond Award for the Thriller sales and he performs a few lines of “We Are The World’ for the final.
December 30, 2006 : Michael, along with Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Raymone attends James Brown’s funerals held at the James Brown arena in Augusta (Georgia) and makes a speech.
March 8, 2007 : Michael attends the ‘Premium VIP Party with Michael Jackson’ in Tokyo.
March 9, 2007 : Michael attends a fan appreciation event in Tokyo.
March 10, 2007 : Michael visits about 3,000 US troops and their family members gathered at a fitness center at Camp Zama in the south of Tokyo.
May 25/26, 2007 : Michael attends Prince Azim of Brunei 25th birthday celebration at the Stapelford country club in Leicestershire.
November 8, 2007 : Michael attends Reverend Jesse Jackson’s 66th Birthday Bash at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the company of Berry Gordy, Don Cornelius and Larry King among others.
January 26, 2008 : Michael accepts an award celebrating the 25th anniversary of Thriller in a pre-recorded video message aired during the NRJ Awards ceremony on French TV network TF1.
May 23, 2008 : Michael attends French stylist Christian Audigier’s 50th birthday party at Petersen Automotive museum in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, where he meets French singer Johnny Halliday among others.
CONCERTS
NONE
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001
Set list September 7, 2001
Samuel L. Jackson Introduction
Usher, Mýa & Whitney Houston “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
Marlon Brando Humanitarian Speech
Billy Gilman “Ben”
Shaggy Featuring Rayvon and Rikrok “Angel/It Wasn’t Me”
Monica, Al Jarreau, Jill Scott & Deborah Cox “Home”
“You Can’t Win” “Ease On Down The Road”
James Ingram & Gloria Estefan “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”
Marc Anthony “She’s Out Of My Life”
Monica, Tamia, Mýa, Deborah Cox & Rah Digga “Heal The World”
Liza Minnelli “You Are Not Alone”
“Never Never Land/Over The Rainbow”
Destiny’s Child “Bootylicious”
Ray Charles & Cassandra Wilson “Crying Time”
Elizabeth Taylor Introducing The Jacksons
The Jacksons :
“Can You Feel It”
“ABC” “The Love You Save”
“I’ll Be There”
“I Want You Back”
The Jacksons Featuring *NSYNC
“Dancing Machine”
The Jacksons
“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”
Michael Jackson & Britney Spears
“The Way You Make Me Feel”
Chris Tucker Introducing Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean”
“Black or White”
“Beat It”
“You Rock My World”
All Artists
We Are the World”
“You Rock My World (Reprise)”
Set list, September 10, 2001
Usher, Mýa & Deborah Cox “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
Dionne Warwick “I’ll Never Love This Way Again”
Lil’ Romeo & Master P “My Baby”
Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive”
98 Degrees, Usher & Luther Vandross “Man In The Mirror”
Missy Elliott & Nelly Furtado “Get Ur Freak On”
Billy Gilman “Ben”
Liza Minnelli “You Are Not Alone”
“Never Never Land/Over The Rainbow”
Aaron Carter “I Want Candy”
Gladys Knight “I Heard It Though The Grapevine”
“Midnight Train To Georgia”
Monica, Tamia, Mýa, Deborah Cox & Rah Digga “Heal The World”
Elizabeth Taylor Introducing The Jacksons
The Jacksons “Can You Feel It”
“ABC” “The Love You Save”
“I’ll Be There”
“I Want You Back”
“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”
Michael Jackson “The Way You Make Me Feel”
Chris Tucker Introducing Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson “Billie Jean”
Michael Jackson “Black or White”
“Beat It”
Michael Jackson Featuring Usher & Chris Tucker “You Rock My World”
Dates
September 7, 2001 New York City United States Madison Square Garden
September 10, 2001
Lead performer
Vocals, dance and choreographer: Michael Jackson
Additional performers
Vocals: Marlon Jackson
Band members
Musical director: Greg Phillinganes
Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Brad Buxer, Michael Boddicker, Michael Bearden, Randy Jackson
Drums: Jonathan Moffett
Percussion: Bashiri Johnson
Guitars: Slash, David Williams, Greg Moore, Tito Jackson
Bass: Alex Al, Thomas Barney, Jermaine Jackson
Music department
Music supervisor: Sam Harris
Arrangements: Greg Phillinganes, Joey Melotti, Jonathan Barrick
Music mixer: Brad Buxer, Michael Durham Prince, Jim Caruana, Thomas Cadley
Music recordist: Kooster McAllister
Vocal director: Sam Harris
Background Singers-Jason Paige, Michael McElroy, Shoshana Bean, Luther Creek, Melanie Daniels,
Commercial release
None of the concerts was released on CD/DVD.
TV/Bottlegs/You Tube :
CBS broadcasted an edited version of Michael’s concerts at the Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2001. It can be seen on You Tube
Michael Jackson And Friends 1999
Set list
Medley: “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” / “The Way You Make Me Feel” / “Scream” (contains an excerpt of “Jam”) / “Black or White” (contains excerpts of “Beat It” and “Thriller”) / “Billie Jean”
“Dangerous”
“Earth Song”
“You Are Not Alone”
Dates
June 25, 1999 Seoul South Korea Seoul Olympic Stadium
June 27, 1999 Munich Germany Olympiastadion
Commercial release
None of the concerts was released on CD/DVD.
TV/Bottlegs/You Tube :
Both concerts aired on TV and are available on You Tube.
-June 25, 1999 Seoul South Korea Seoul Olympic Stadium
-June 27, 1999 Munich Germany Olympiastadion
Previous tour : History World Tour 1996-1997
Next tour : Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001
MJ on stage : History/Blood On The Dancefloor era (1994-1997)
TV PERFORMANCES
February 19, 1994 : The whole Jackson family (except LaToya) is reunited at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas to rehearse & tape The Jackson Family Honors TV Special which is broadcasted a few days later around the world. At the end Michael sings the song “If You’d Only Believe” with the whole family (except LaToya & Janet).
September 7, 1995 : Michael & Janet attend the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City with Lisa Marie & Rene . MJ opens the ceremony with a 20 minutes long medley (including “Dangerous” & “You Are Not Alone”) and accepts an award with Janet for Scream.
September 23, 1995 : Michael performs “You Are Not Alone” at the BET 15th Anniversary Special in Washington.
October 31, 1995 : Michael performs Dangerous & You Are Not Alone at the Soul Train 25th Anniversary Special.
November 4, 1995 : Michael is in Munich, Germany where he performs “Dangerous” and “Earth Song” on Wetten Dass.
November 22, 1995 : Michael’s performance of “Dangerous” on Soul Train’s 25th Anniversary special airs on TV.
December 4, 1995 : Michael is rehearsing the upcoming HBO concert at the Beacon Theatre with French artist Mime Marceau and they welcome the media. The concert is canceled a few days later after MJ collapsed on stage during rehearsals.
February 19, 1996 : Michael performs “Earth Song” at the Brit Awards in London and he is almost interrupted by Jarvis Cocker, the leader of the British Band Pulp and he also receives the award of Artist Of A Generation presented by Bob Geldof.
May 8, 1996 : Michael attends the World Music Awards in Monaco . He performs “Earth Song” and wins 5 awards.
February 16, 1997 : Michael attends “Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Taylor: A Celebration of Life” gala held at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. He arrives on the red carpet with Elizabeth and they pose for pictures. For the occasion he performs a song that he just recorded in Montreux called “Elizabeth I Love You” and gets a standing ovation by the galaxy of stars attending the event. The show is filmed and airs on February 27, 1997 on ABC.
PRESS
April 24, 1994 : Michael makes a photoshoot with photographer Timothy White on the 10th floor of Big Sky Productions in NYC for the cover of History album.
August 20, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie are on the cover of many magazine around the world (Jet, Hello, Paris Match ect…) with the exclusive pictures taken by photograph Dick Zimmerman in NYC.
October 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie are on the cover of Ebony with an exclusive interview of Michael by Robert Johnson.
May 1995 : Michael is on the cover of VIBE magazine with exclusive pictures taken at Neverland with Quincy Jones & his daughter Kidada.
June 16, 1995 : Both Life & Hello carry the same pictures of Michael & Lisa kissing (taken by Harry Benson).
Michael is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.
PHOTOSHOOTS/FILMINGS
December 1994 : In Chicago, Michael makes a photoshoot for the album’s booklet with his nephews Jeremy & Jourdynn & his cousins Elijah & Levon.
February 10-17, 1996 : Michael films a second version of the “They Don’t Care About Us” short film directed by Spike Lee.
April 1996 : Michael starts filming the “Ghost” short film in Van Nuys studios (California). During breaks, he visits his family at Hayvenhurst disguised as the “Mayor”.
Early July 1996 : In Van Nuys, Michael shoots the videos for “Stranger In Moscow” (directed by Nick Brandt) & “Why” (with the 3T). Michael makes a photoshoot with the 3T for the cover of their upcoming single “Why”.
TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
February 14, 1994 : Michael goes to a Denver courtroom to testify that he did not steal the song “Dangerous” from Crystal Cartier as she proclaims.
June 14, 1995 : Michael & Lisa Marie give an interview to ABC’s Primetime Live with Diane Sawyer. A new controversy arises about some lyrics to the song They Don’t Care About Us that would be anti-Semitic which Michael categorically denies.
July 26, 1995 : ABC airs a special feature called “Michael Jackson Changes History” during which Michael gives an interview to Bill Bellamy and premieres the video for “You Are Not Alone”.
August 17, 1995 : Michael chats with his fans on the Internet.
March 01, 1996 : Michael gives a three hour long videotaped deposition at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City as part of a lawsuit filed by five Neverland employees against Michael for wrongful dismissal.
June 6, 1996 : Michael appears on MTV Asia’s Channel 5.
November 10, 1996 : Michael gives an interview to VH1 answering selected questions by viewers.
December 9, 1996 : Michael gives an interview to NTV.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES (EXCEPT CONCERTS)
January 5, 1994 : Michael gives a moving speech to claim his innocence at the NAACP Image Awards Ceremony at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. He also presents the award for Best Choreographer to Debbie Allen.
January 16, 1994 : Michael invites a group of disadvantaged children to spend the day at Neverland on Martin Luther King’s birthday.
February 2, 1994 : Michael attends a concert of The Temptations at the Sheraton Desert Inn of Las Vegas with his date Lisa Marie Presley.
February 19, 1994 : The whole Jackson family (except LaToya) is reunited at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas to rehearse & tape The Jackson Family Honors TV Special which is broadcasted a few days later around the world. Michael does not perform but he presents two lifetime achievement awards to Berry Gordy & Elizabeth Taylor . His date for the night is Lisa Marie Presley. At the end Michael sings the song “If You’d Only Believe” with the whole family (except LaToya & Janet).
April 12, 1994 : Michael is presented with the “Caring For Kids” celebrity award at the 2nd “Children’s Choice Award” ceremony in New York.This Award is a special category, that acknowledges a celebrity, who has devoted time to work with young people, to enhance their lives.
August 5, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie arrive in Budapest (Hongria) and make their first public appearance together as a married couple causing a media frenzy.
August 6, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie visit sick children at an hospital and meet Bela Farkas, a little boy in need of a transplant. Moved by his story they decide to finance his operation that will save his life.
August 27, 1994 : Michael hosts the wedding of Miko Brando & Karen Hamilton which takes place at Neverland (he is Miko’s best man).
September 3, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie visit Prince Al Waleed in his yatch,near Nize. He & Michael want to launch a production company together. Later that afternoon, Michael and Lisa Marie go shopping in Cannes.
September 4, 1994 : Michael and Lisa visit Disneyland Paris
September 5, 1994 : Michael & Lisa walk the shopping strip, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré in Paris, popping in to the Gianni Versace store and Elysee Palace. They also visited Louis XIV’s palace and the Palace of Versailles.
September 8, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie open the MTV Video Music Awards Ceremony with a big kiss live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
October 8, 1994 : Michael & Lisa attend an Elvis Presley tribute gala in Memphis with Janet & Rene and Lisa’s mother Priscillia Presley.
October 10, 1994 : Michael and Lisa Marie visit almost every room in the St. Jude’s Hospital in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The pair hands out toys, signed autographs & chat with the sick children.
January 20, 1995 : Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie welcome King Nana Amon Ndufu IV, ruler of Sanwi, on the Ivory Coast, at Los Angeles airport on a 4 day visit.
February 6, 1995 : Michael & Lisa Marie visit lawyer Johnnie Cochran at his new office in L.A.
February 9, 1995 : Michael thanks German fans via video message at the Bravo Super Show 1995. He received the ‘Golden Otto Award’ of the teen music print magazine. Hosted by Kristiane Backer, the event took place in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund & aired on RTL2 on 2/26/95.
February 23, 1995 : Michael previews several new songs from his new album at the 37th annual NARM convention where he is presented with the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award.
April 10, 1995 : Michael and Lisa Marie visit Tower Records in Sherman Oaks, California.
April 18, 1995 : Michael and Lisa Marie host the World Congress of Children seminar, where they paid for 46 young ambassadors across 18 countries to fly to Neverland to attend the three day seminar to discuss drug abuse, homelessness, increasing violence, AIDS, and child abuse.
May 25, 1995 : Michael, Lisa Marie & her daughter Danielle go to the Six Flags Amusement Park in Los Angeles.
USA Today aired MJ photos trying the new game console,the PlayStation. Geoff Keighley (Canadian journalist) recalled the event : MJ showed up at the first PlayStation E3 party in 1995 as a surprise guest of Mickey Schulhof, the then-CEO of Sony.
June 22, 1995 : Michael appears at the VH1 Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to perform “We Are The World” with Boys 2 Men and he also receives an award from Morgan Freeman for his charity efforts.
July 10, 1995 : Michael & Lisa Marie attend the opening of the Magic Johnson Sony Theatre in Los Angeles.
July 25, 1995 : In NYC, MJ attends a press conference at the Bryant Park Grill together with Mayor Rudolf Giuliani in NY City to announce the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards nominations + a special HBO concert planned at the Beacon Theatre on December 10.
August 12, 1995 : Michael attends a private party at Kingdom 5KR, the yacht of Prince Al Waleed. He is photographed with a mike in his hands. To this day, it is unkownn if Michael sang at this party.
September 7, 1995 : Michael & Janet attend the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City with Lisa Marie & Rene. MJ opens the ceremony with a 20 minutes long medley (including “Dangerous” & “You Are Not Alone”) and accepts an award with Janet for Scream.
September 23, 1995 : Michael performs “You Are Not Alone” at the BET 15th Anniversary Special in Washington D.C.
October 31, 1995 : Michael performs Dangerous & You Are Not Alone at the Soul Train 25th Anniversary Special taped at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena.
November 1, 1995 : Michael presents a gold sword to Ghana’s President Jerry Rawlings on behalf of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal in Beverly Hills. The sword represented the act of cutting through divisions that divide people.
November 4, 1995 : Michael goes to Rhein-Ruhr-Halle, the ZDF studio in Duisburg where he performs “Dangerous” and “Earth Song” on Wetten, dass..? TV show. Backstage, he meets Laurent Hopman and Anton Schleiter, of son of Hamburg-based Sony music exec Wolfgang Schleiter.
Michael is presented with a Golden Otto Awards.
November 5, 1995 : Michael invites 150 fans to Phantasialand in Cologne.
December 4, 1995 : Michael is rehearsing the HBO concert at the Beacon Theatre with French artist Mime Marceau and they welcome the media.
December 18, 1995 : Michael arrives at Disneyland Paris with the Cascio kids and his cousin Anthony. They check in the Sleeping Beauty suite at the Disneyland hotel.
January 25, 1996 : Michael goes to Motown Café in New York with his make up artist & friend Karen Faye.
February 9, 1996 : Michael arrives at the airport in Salvador, in Brazil, accompanied by the Cascio kids.
February 19, 1996 : Michael performs “Earth Song” at the Brit Awards in London and he is almost interrupted by Jarvis Cocker, the leader of the British Band Pulp and he also receives the award of Artist Of A Generation presented by Bob Geldof.
March 19, 1996 : Michael gives a press conference in Paris to announce the launch of Kingdom Entertainment, a Paris based multimedia corporation jointly owned with Saudi Prince Al Walid.
April 28, 1996 : Michael attends the play “Sisterella” which he produced at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California with Debbie Rowe.
May 8, 1996 : Michael attends the World Music Awards in Monaco . He performs “Earth Song” and wins 5 awards. At the end of the ceremony he gets on stage to hug Diana Ross who’s performing. He also addresses the controversy over “They Don’t Care About Us” claiming to never have been anti-Semitic.
July 15, 1996 : Michael attends the 50th birthday of the Sultan of Brunei.
July 18, 1996 : Michael arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa. He visits the sprawling Soweto township to place a wreath in memory of children who lost their lives in the 1976 Soweto uprising. Later, he attends a private birthday party for President Nelson Mandela.
July 19, 1996 : Michael gives a press conference at Sun City near Johannesburg (South Africa) and announces that the HIStory Tour will be coming to South Africa the following year.
July 20, 1996 : Michael visits President Nelson Mandela at his Pretoria residence (Mahlamba Ndlopfu) He also announces that he is writing a song about Mandela.
July 21, 1996 : Michael goes to Casanblanca, Marocco, for concert plans. He visits the Hassan II Mosque with the Cascio kids.
July 22, 1996 : Michael makes a short visit to the Budapest Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary.
July 23, 1996 : Michael returns to the Budapest Hospital with Bela Farkas, the little boy whose life-saving operation was financed by Michael in 1994.
September 6, 1996 : Michael visits a children’s hospital in Prague.
September 12, 1996 : Michael arrives in Bucharest with the Cascio kids. They go to a post-revolutionary tour of monuments and orphanages.
September 16, 1996 : Michael arrives in Moscow where he is greeted by the City Mayor.
September 18, 1996 : Michael is spotted visting Warsaw (Poland) with the Cascio kids.
October 4, 1996 : Michael attends a performance of “Oliver” at the London Palladium.
October 9, 1996 : In the late morning, Michael, accompanied by Omer Bhatti, lands at Gimpo International Airport, at that time the only airport in Seoul, Korea greeted by numerous fans, as usual. Over a thousand security personnel were dispatched to ensure the safety of the star and the fans and surround the small welcoming ceremony that took place in front of the airport exit. He received a bouquet of flowers and uttered a simple “I love you, thank you” into the microphone reserved for him, under the lenses of a row of paparazzi. Michael checks in the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. In the evening, a welcome dinner is organized at the Walkerhill Hotel. The King of Pop accompanied the children’s choir, dressed in hanbok, traditional costumes, who performed “Heal The World” and delivered a short speech. Omer Bhatti is by his side.
October 10, 1996 : A little before 4 p.m., still accompanied by Omer Bhatti, Michael leaves the hotel, awaited by fans and staff. His white van takes him to the Children’s Grand Park, just a few minutes from the hotel. Later, Michael visits Song Jook Orphanage in Seoul, South Korea. In the evening, the Pop star is invited to leave his handprints and autograph for the Tower Records music store. It appears to be Gangman Tower Records, which was located near Gangnam Station.
October 14, 1996 : Before leaving the country, MJ visits the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Myeongdong where he meets Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, a religious figure in the country.
Michael, Omer Bhatti & Pia Bhatti arrive at Taiwan’s Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. They check in an hotel in Taipei.
October 30, 1996 : Michael arrives in Mumbai, India with the Cascio family. He is welcomed by indian actress Sonali Bendre, Raj Thackeray, Shiv Sena and Sharmila Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray. At night Michael attends briefly a party honouring him at The Oberoi hotel where he is presented with a replica of Taj Mahal and he meets Indian actor Anupam Kher.
October 31, 1996 : Michael visits the Thackeray family home in Mumbai. Michael attends an Halloween party with the Cascios at his hotel in Mumbai.
November 15, 1996 : Michael, Debbie & Anthony attend the Australian premiere of “Ghosts”.
November 17, 1996 : Michael attends a ceremony at the iconic Sydney Opera House with a huge crowd in his honour. Michael appears for a presentation by Sony Music, with the CEO Denis Handlin, for record sales in Australia for albums and singles with an advance order of 130,000 copies, the largest initial shipment in Sony Australia’s history.
November 25, 1996 : Michael visits sick children at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. .
December 7, 1996 : Michael gives 300 loot bags filled with toys and chocolates at an annual Christmas party for orphan children in Manila.
December 12, 1996 : Michael goes to Tower Records in Tokyo to set his hand and signature in plaster for a plaque to be displayed in the store permanently.
December 18, 1996 : Michael visits Sega headquarters in Tokyo with Omer Bhatti where he shoots a SEGA mystery game until 10pm. He is filming a version of “Digital Dance MIX” (Sega Saturn) which is to be released as Namie Amuro’s first release the following month.
December 19, 1996 : Michael visits Joypolis amusement park in Tokyo with Omer Bhatti. At night Michael attends the Japonese premiere of “Ghosts” with Omer.
Later he receives a platinum disc award from Sony Music Japon chairman.
PRIVATE/FAMILY EVENTS
January 1996 : Katherine, Joe, Jermaine, Alejandra, Genevieve, Donte & Randy Jr move back into a renovated Hayvenhurst.
Michael’s nurse & friend Debbie Rowe offers him to bear his child. She gets pregnant but has a miscarriage.
January 18, 1996 : Lisa Marie officially files for divorce. In her petition she notes the date of seperation as December 10, 1995. Michael’s spokesman states that they remain friends.
February 24, 1996 : Michael welcomes two French fans Nicola Nadege and Barbara Amoroso to his suite at Disneyland Paris.
March 1996 : Debbie Rowe, pregnant with Michael’s child suffers a miscarriage. Michael is devastated but they decide to try again.
March 14-20, 1996 : Michael is in Paris to visit castles. He stays at the Disneyland Hotel and at the George 5 Hotel.
May 1996 : Debbie Rowe visits Michael on the set of the “Ghosts” short film and announces that she’s pregnant with their baby.
May 11, 1996 : Michael visits the amusement park Fantasialand near Cologne in Germany with Anton Schleiter.
May 14, 1996 : Michael visits the Pierrefonds Castle, located approximately 90 kilometers north of Paris, in the Oise department, on the outskirts of the Compiègne Forest. Michael is fascinated by the model of the castle, located at the end of the guard room. Created in 1878 for the Universal Exhibition, this 1/50 scale stone model remains impressive (height: 145 cm, width: 250 cm, length: 350 cm). Michael’s bodyguards reportedly took many photos, and it is said that the star asked for the plans of the model. What is certain is that Michael Jackson had a model of the castle made for his Neverland Ranch. It measured 269 cm x 335 cm x 365 cm. Slightly larger than the model at the castle, Michael’s model stood in the middle of his living room, with, for a time, a framed photo of the castle on the wall.
July 18, 1996 : Michael meets Danie de Jager, a contemporary South African sculptor whose works focus on personalities, historical events, commemorative pieces, or were related to South African wildlife. Michael visits his studio ar Hartbeespoort, in the North West province, halfway between Johannesburg and Sun City.
July 25, 1996 : Alejandra gives birth to Jermaine’s son Jaafar Jackson.
August 20, 1996 : Michael and Lisa Marie’s divorce is finalized.
Early September 1996 : Michael goes to Disneyland Paris with Anton Schleiter, his sister Franceska and the Cascio family (Connie, Dominic, Marie Nicole & Aldo).
Janet & Rene attend Stacee Brown wedding to Rex Salas at Neverland with all the Jackson family (except Michael, 3T & LaToya).
October 6, 1996 : Michael arrives in Tunis, Tunisia where he is welcomed by hundreds of fans. While at his hotel, Michael meets and befriends Omer Bhatti, a young Norwegian fan that he decides to take on tour with him. Omer and his family will remain very close to Michael until his death in 2009.
November 14/15, 1996 : Concert in Sydney. After the show, just after midnight (thus on the 15th) , Michael gets married to Debbie Rowe in the presidential suit of the Sheraton-on-the-Park Hotel.His cousin Anthony Jackson & Dr Metzger are his Best Men.He denies in a press release the news reports claiming that Debbie has been artificially inseminated.
December 30, 1996 : Michael goes to the Jerudong amusement park in Brunei.
CONCERTS
The History World Tour
Start date September 7, 1996
End date October 15, 1997
No. of shows 44 in Europe
19 in Asia
11 in Oceania
6 in Africa
2 in North America
82 played
Attendance 4.5 million
Box office US $165 million ($251.54 in 2017 dollars)
Tour dates 1996
June 1996 : Michael starts rehearsing for the History Tour with Kenny Ortega.
He also rehearses for a special concert in Brunei based on the Dangerous Tour concept.
July 16, 1996 : For the Sultan’s birthday celebrations, Michael performs his first ever free concert before 60 000 people at the Jerudong Amusement Park. The concert is taped and eventually offered to the people of Brunei.
Late july 1996 : Michael resumes the History Tour rehearsals in San Bernrdino, California.
Leg 1
September 7, 1996 Prague Czech Republic Letná Park
September 10, 1996 Budapest Hungary Népstadion
September 14, 1996 Bucharest Romania Lia Manoliu Stadium
September 17, 1996 Moscow Russia Dynamo Stadium
September 20, 1996 Warsaw Poland Bemowo Airport
September 24, 1996 Zaragoza Spain Estadio La Romareda
September 28, 1996 Amsterdam Netherlands Amsterdam Arena
September 30, 1996
October 2, 1996
October 7, 1996 Tunis Tunisia Stade El Menzah
October 11, 1996 Seoul South Korea Seoul Olympic Stadium
October 13, 1996
October 18, 1996 Taipei Taiwan Chungshan Soccer Stadium
October 20, 1996 Kaohsiung Chungcheng Stadium
October 22, 1996 Taipei Chungshan Soccer Stadium
October 25, 1996 Singapore National Stadium
October 27, 1996 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Stadium Merdeka
October 29, 1996
November 1, 1996 Mumbai India Andheri Sports Complex
November 5, 1996 Bangkok Thailand Muang Thong Thani City Center
November 9, 1996 Auckland New Zealand Ericsson Stadium
November 11, 1996
November 14, 1996 Sydney Australia Sydney Cricket Ground
November 16, 1996
November 19, 1996 Brisbane ANZ Stadium
November 22, 1996 Melbourne Melbourne Cricket Ground
November 24, 1996
November 26, 1996 Adelaide Adelaide Oval
November 30, 1996 Perth Burswood Dome
December 2, 1996
December 4, 1996
December 8, 1996 Manila Philippines Asia World City Concert Grounds
December 10, 1996
December 12, 1996 Tokyo Japan Tokyo Dome[3]
December 15, 1996
December 17, 1996
December 20, 1996
December 22, 1996
December 26, 1996 Fukuoka Fukuoka Dome
December 28, 1996
December 31, 1996 Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Jerudong Park
January 3, 1997 Honolulu United States Aloha Stadium
January 4, 1997
Leg 2 Europe 1997
April : Michael rehearses for the second leg of the History Tour at the Disneyland Paris parade rehearsals studios.
May 31, 1997 Bremen Germany Weserstadion
June 3, 1997 Cologne Mungersdorfer Stadion
June 6, 1997 Bremen Weserstadion
June 8, 1997 Amsterdam Netherlands Amsterdam Arena
June 10, 1997
June 13, 1997 Kiel Germany Nordmarksportfield
June 15, 1997 Gelsenkirchen Parkstadion
June 18, 1997 Milan Italy San Siro
June 20, 1997 Lausanne Switzerland Stade olympique de la Pontaise
June 22, 1997 Bettembourg Luxembourg Krakelshaff
June 25, 1997 Lyon France Stade de Gerland
June 27, 1997 Paris Parc des Princes
June 29, 1997
July 2, 1997 Vienna Austria Ernst-Happel-Stadion
July 4, 1997 Munich Germany Olympiastadion
July 6, 1997
July 9, 1997 Sheffield England Don Valley Stadium
July 12, 1997 London Wembley Stadium
July 15, 1997
July 17, 1997
July 19, 1997 Dublin Ireland RDS Arena
July 25, 1997 Basel Switzerland St. Jakob Stadium
July 27, 1997 Nice France Stade Charles-Ehrmann
July 29, 1997 Barcelona Spain Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
August 1, 1997 Berlin Germany Olympiastadion
August 3, 1997 Leipzig Festwiese
August 10, 1997 Hockenheim Germany Hockenheimring
August 14, 1997 Copenhagen Denmark Parken Stadium
August 16, 1997 Gothenburg Sweden Ullevi
August 19, 1997 Oslo Norway Valle Hovin
August 22, 1997 Tallinn Estonia Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
August 24, 1997 Helsinki Finland Helsinki Olympic Stadium
August 26, 1997
August 29, 1997 Copenhagen Denmark Parken Stadium
September 3, 1997 Ostend Belgium Hippodrome Wellington
September 6, 1997 Valladolid Spain Estadio José Zorrilla
Leg 3 – Africa
October 4, 1997 Cape Town South Africa Green Point Stadium
October 6, 1997
October 10, 1997 Johannesburg Johannesburg Stadium
October 12, 1997
October 15, 1997 Durban Kings Park Stadium
Set list 1996 Royal Brunei Concert on July 16, 1996
“Brace Yourself” Video Introduction
“Jam”
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
“Human Nature”
“Smooth Criminal”
“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” duet with Marva Hicks
“She’s Out of My Life”
The Jackson 5 Medley: “I Want You Back” / “The Love You Save” / “I’ll Be There”
“Thriller”
“Billie Jean”
“The Way You Make Me Feel”
“Black Panther” (Video Interlude)
“Beat It”
“You Are Not Alone”
“Dangerous”
“Black or White”
“Man In The Mirror”
“Earth Song” (Encore)
Set list 1996
“Gates of Kiev” Video introduction
Scream”
“They Don’t Care About Us”
“In the Closet”
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
“Stranger in Moscow”
“Smooth Criminal”
“The Wind” Video interlude
“You Are Not Alone”
“The Way You Make Me Feel”*
The Jackson 5 Medley: “I Want You Back” / “The Love You Save” / “I’ll Be There”
“Off the Wall” Medley: 1 “Rock with You” / “Off the Wall” / “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”
“Remember the Time Video montage interlude
“Billie Jean”
“Thriller”
“Beat It”
“Come Together”/”D.S.”
“Black Panther” Video interlude
“Dangerous”
“Black or White”
“Earth Song”
“We Are the World” Video interlude
“Heal the World”
“HIStory” (features an instrumental of They Don’t Care About Us” as curtain call)
* performed on select dates only
Set list 1997
“Gates of Kiev” Video introduction
Scream”
“They Don’t Care About Us”
“In the Closet”
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
“Stranger in Moscow”
“Smooth Criminal”
“The Wind” Video interlude
“You Are Not Alone”
“The Way You Make Me Feel” *
The Jackson 5 Medley: “I Want You Back” / “The Love You Save” / “I’ll Be There”
“Off the Wall” Medley: 1 “Rock with You” / “Off the Wall” / “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”
“Remember the Time Video montage interlude
“Billie Jean”
“Thriller”
“Beat It”
“Blood on the Dance Floor”
“Black Panther” Video interlude
“Dangerous”
“Black or White”
“Earth Song”
“We Are the World” Video interlude
“Heal the World”
“HIStory” (features an instrumental of They Don’t Care About Us” as curtain call)
* performed on select dates only
Lead performer
Vocals, Dance, Choreographer: Michael Jackson
Dancers
1996 leg
LaVelle Smith, Travis Payne, Shawnette Heard, Damon Navandi, Courtney Miller, Anthony Talauega, Richmond Talauega, Lori Werner, Jason Yribar, Cris Judd (for a few concerts)
1997 leg
LaVelle Smith, Cris Judd, Anthony Talauega, Richmond Talauega, Stacy Walker, Faune Chambers
Band members
Musical Director: Brad Buxer
Assistant Musical Director: Kevin Dorsey
Keyboards: Isaiah Sanders, Brad Buxer
Drums: Jonathan Moffett
Guitars: Jennifer Batten, Greg Howe (1996 leg – replaced Jennifer Batten in Seoul and Tunis), David Williams
Bass: Freddie Washington
Vocal Director: Kevin Dorsey
Vocals: Kevin Dorsey, Dorian Holley, Marva Hicks (1996–1997 leg), Darryl Phinnessee (1996 leg), Fred White (1997 leg)
Credits
Executive Director: MJJ Productions
Artistic Director: Michael Jackson
Assistant Director: Peggy Holmes
Choreographed by: Michael Jackson & LaVelle Smith
Staged & Designed by: Kenny Ortega
Set Designed by: Michael Cotton & John McGraw
Lighting Designer: Peter Morse
Director of Security: Bill Bray
Costumes Designed by: Dennis Tompkins & Michael Bush
Hair & Make-up: Karen Faye
Stylist: Tommy Simms
Artist Manager: Tarak Ben Amar
Personal Management: Gallin Morey Associates
LIVE ALBUMS/TV BROADCASTS/COMMERCIAL RELEASE
Throughout the tour, many concerts were professionally filmed by Nocturne Productions, but none were ever officially released on DVD. In South Korea, a VHS recording of his show in Seoul was released, only within the bounds of the country. Although the footage is poor in quality and Michael Jackson was suffering a fever at the time, resulting in his vocals being weakened, it made major success in that country. Jackson planned to release a DVD of his performance in Munich, Germany. The film was never released due to Jackson being unimpressed by his vocals brought on by laryngitis.
In 2010, TV channels such as RTL 5, ZDF, WOWOW, and Veronica TV broadcast the Munich concert in HD, and those broadcasts can be found on YouTube.
In 2022, a 1080p version of Billie Jean from the Munich concert was leaked, along with live vocals from a soundboard leak for a portion of that concert. It was rumoured that the remaster, in addition to some portions of the soundboard audio, were planned to be released alongside a 25th anniversary edition of the HIStory album, but plans were likely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some other full-length concerts have been leaked to YouTube including those in Auckland (November 11, 1996), Basel (July 25, 1997), Copenhagen (August 14, 1997), Gothenburg (August 16, 1997) and Helsinki (August 26, 1997).
Many amateur recordings can also be found on YouTube.
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Janet plays Dj on Trevor Nelson’s radio show
Janet was a guest on Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation radio show last week on BBC2 where she played DJ and spoke about her musical influences. She picked Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Zapp & H.E.R.
Listen to the full podcast here (Janet’s part starts at 1h07) : https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/m0000h0w
