Family Timeline : 1974

January 4 : Concert at the Capitol Centre in Landover, Maryland.

January 10 : 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). The special was filmed in CBS studio in Los Angeles, on November 21,1973.

January 19 : The Jackson 5 perform “Dancing Machine” at the 7th Annual Image Awards at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

January 29 : The Jackson 5 fly from New York to Dakar, Senegal, for their first African tour with Joe, Rose Fine, Mamadou Johnny Secka and several reporters invited to a press trip to cover the tour.

Upon arriving at Yoff airport in Senegal, they are greeted by 35-40 drummers and dancers then hold a press conference with Senegalise radio and the national newspaper Le Soleil.

During their stay, they receive an award for the Organisation for African Unity and they visit Goree Island.

They announce to reporters their plans to shoot a film entitled “Isomin Cross & Sons” in the spring in Arizona which tells of a family crossing the U.S in 1860 and the problems they encounter. “It is something that we are helping to create with Raymond St. Jacques who plays our father in the movie. We are also doing the music” says Jackie.

January 30 : The Jackson 5 perform “Dancing Machine”on the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (taped earlier).

February 1 : Concert at the Demba Diop Stadium Dakar Senegal.The show opens with “Get It Together”. After a technical incident, the group leaves the stage but comes back when the issue is fixed.

February 2 + 3 : Concerts at the Theatre National Daniel Sorano in Dakar, Senegal.

February 9 : Michael is on the cover of Look-In magazine.

February 19 : Michael appears at the first annual American Music Awards to present awards with Donny Osmond to The Temptations and with Donny Osmond, Ricky Segal and Ricky Allen to the Carpenters.

The single “Dancing Machine” is released by Motown.

February 22 : Concert at the Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show 1974 in Houston.

February 23 : Concert at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado.

March : The Jackson 5 appear on the cover of Blues & Soul with a feature on their African trip.

March 2 : The Jackson 5 present an award to Gladys Knight & The Pips during the Grammy Awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

March 7 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

March 8 : Concert at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina.

March 9 : Concert in Louisville, Kentucky.

March 11 : Michael sings “When I Grow Up” with Roberta Flack on the Free To Be… You and Me TV show.

March 12 : The Jackson 5 (+ Randy) are on the cover of Blues & Soul magazine with a coverstory on their recent tour in Africa by reporter Kwame Brathwaite.

March 16 : The Jackson 5 perform “Dancing Machine” & “This Old Man”/”ABC” on the Carol Burnett Show. The show is taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

April 3 : The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Too Late To Change the Time” & “Dancing Machine” on the Mike Douglas Show taped in Philadelphia.

April 4 : The Jackson 5 perform “Let It Be”, “Never Can Say Goodbye” & “Dancing Machine” on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson taped in Burbank.

April 9 +10 +11 +12+13+14+15+16+17+18+19+20+21+22+23 + 24 : Joe Jackson arranges for the whole family , including sisters Rebbie, LaToya & Janet to perform twice a day a family show at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas ( Nevada ). Katherine attends every shows.

April 9 : The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Too Late To Change The Time” & “Dancing Machine” on the Merv Griffin Show.

April 10 : The Jackson 5 perform “I Want You Back”/”ABC” on “Sandy in Disneyland” TV special.

April 26+27+28 : The Jackson family moves their cabaret set to the High Sierra, Horizon Lake Tahoe in Stateline, a census-designated place (CDP) on the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada.

Michael & Jackie meet Elvis Presley in an elevator. Later Elvis takes his daughter Lisa Marie Presley (aged 6) to see The Jackson family show. The rumor says Michael and Lisa Matie met backstage but no picture exist of this meeeting.

May : Michael and his brother record background vocals for Stevie Wonder’s song “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” at the Record Plant studios in Hollywood.

May 13 : Concert at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC.

May 25 : Concert at the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio.

May 26 : The Jackson 5 attend a dinner show starring Elvis Presley at “Lake Tahoe”. Elvis introduces them as “one of the hottest bands, they’re really fantastic” and adds “they open here tomorrow night, so come and see them.”. Later, Elvis introduces his 6 years old daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.

May 27 + 28 + 29 + 30 + 31 + June 1 + 2 : Concerts at the High Sierra, Horizon Lake Tahoe in Stateline, a census-designated place (CDP) on the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada.

June 22 : Concert at the Forum in Inglewood. Most of the Jackson family and friends attend the show.

June 24+25+26+27+28+29+30 : Concerts at the Mill Run Playhouse in Niles, a village in Cook County, Illinois, located in the townships of Maine and Niles, directly neighboring Chicago’s far northwest border.

July 8+9+10+11+12+13+14 : Concerts at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos, a city in San Mateo County, California.

July 15 : Concert at the Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburg.

July 16 : Concert at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds in Hamilton Township.

July 19 : Concert at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.

July 20 : Concert at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds in Hamilton Township.

July 21 : Concert at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond.

July 24 : Concert at the Detroit Olympia in Detroit, Michigan.

July 26 : Concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo.

July 27 : Concerts at the Madison Square Garden of New York City.

July 29+30+31 + August 1+2+3+4 : Concerts at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

August : The Jackson family is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

August 6 : Concert at the Propst Arena in Huntsville.

August 7 : Concert at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans.

August 10 : Concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

August 11 : Concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City

August 16 : Concert at the Civic Center in St. Paul.

August 17 : The Jackson 5 perform at the World Expo in Spokane.

August 19: The Jackson 5 perform “Dancing Machine” & a medley of “Killing Me Softly with his song”/”By The Time I Get To Phoenix”/”Danny Boy” on the Tonight Show with Bill Cosby taped in Burbank.

August 21+22+23+24+25+26+27+28+30+31 +September 1+2+3 : The Jackson family return to the MGM Grand Hotel of Las Vegas for another series of shows.

Even though Michael doesn’t celebrate birthdays as a Jehovah’s Witness he is presented with a birthday cake for his 16th birthday.

August 27 , 1974: The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Too Late To Change the World” and “Dancing Machine” on the Merv Griffin Show. Janet makes her TV debut and performs with Randy a Sonny & Cher skit (taped earlier in Los Angeles).

August 30 : Cheryl Terrel, Joe’s lover, gives birth to a baby girl named Joh’ Vonnie.

September 1 : The Jackson 5 perform “Dancing Machine” on the Jerry Lewis Telethon.

September 5 : The album “Dancing Machine” is released by Motown.

September 8 : Tito Jackson throws a party for singer Al Green. Nearly five hundred guests attend, including David Bowie, to whom Michael shows the robot dance steps on the dance floor. Michael & LaToya pose for pictures with David Bowie.

September 12 : The Jackson 5 land in Brazil at Viracopos Airport in Sao Paulo, the first stop of the tour in the country. They check into the Othon Palace Hotel with the 21 people accompanying them, including Joe, Katherine LaToya and Janet, along with Miss Rose Fine, the children’s tutor. Randy, the youngest boy in the family, also joins the group. A press conference is organized at the hotel. The Brazilian press, represented by Folha de S. Paulo, is somewhat suspicious of the group, and the questions are unsettling and somewhat aggressive.

September 13 : Concert at the Palácio das Convenções d’Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil.

September 14 : Concert at the Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil.

In addition to these two dates in Sao Paulo, the group tapes a TV show for Brazilian television, Tupi, in the Sumaré neighborhood. The recording lasts until dawn due to technical issues. The program is the only recording that exists of the Jackson 5’s visit to Brazil. Unfortunately, it was largely destroyed by the fire that struck the TV channel’s building. Only 1 minute and 40 seconds of the recording survived the fire and are now preserved at the Brazilian Cinematheque, along with the rest of the channel’s files. Rare footage of Michael performing “Never Can Say Goodbye” and “Ben” was broadcast in 2009.

September 17 : Concert at the Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

September 18 : Concert at the Belo Horizonte, Estádio Independência in in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

September 19 + 20 : Concert at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

During their visit to Rio de Janeiro for two dates, the group stops by the Globo radio studios. They are guests on the daily show hosted by Paulo Giovani, a renowned radio presenter.

The Jackson 5 give a press conference at the à Hotel Nacional in Rio.

September 21 : The Jackson 5 have to cancel their concert at the last minute at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília, Brazil because their music material is still in Rio : ” The spectators were furious. We jumped outside, and when the bus driver saw us, he stopped immediately. We barely had time to jump into the bus, and inside, the enraged crowd was breaking everything. People surrounded the bus, pushing it and throwing anything they could get their hands on. “Quick, lie down and cover your heads with your hands,” I shouted to the boys. Shattered glass flew, and within minutes, all the windows were broken. The driver miraculously managed to navigate through the furious crowd without harming anyone, and afterwards, we were free on the road”. The concert is reschudeled for the daf after.

September 22 : Concert at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília, Brazil.

The Jackson 5 perform “Life Of The Party” on the Sonny Comedy Revue.

September 23 : The Jackson family flies back to Los Angeles.

October: The single “Whatever You Got I Want” is released by Motown.

October 4+5+6: New series of family shows at the Sahara Tahoe in Stateline.

October 5 : Michael performs “Whatever You Got I Want”, “What You Don’t Know” & “If I Don’t Love You This Way” on the Soul Train Show taped in Los Angeles (aired on October 19).

October 10 : The Jackson arrive in Panama City, Panama and they attend a press conference at Salon El Tonel.

October 11+12 : Concerts at the Estadio Revolución in Panama City, Panama.

On October 12, at 4 PM, the Jackson 5 are present at the Gran Morrison shopping center on Transistmica to sign autographs.

October 18 : Concert at the LSU Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

October 19 : Concert at the Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

October 25 : Concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana.

October 26 : Concert at the Joyce Center in Notre Dame, Indiana.

October 27 : Concert at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

November 1 : Concert at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.

November 3 : Concert at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena in Oakland; California.

November 9 : Concert at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

November 10 : Concert at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

November 15 : The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Too Late To Change The World” and “Whatever You Got, I Want “on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (taped in Burbank).

November 20+21+22+23+24+25+26+27+28+29+30+31 + December 1+2+3 : Last series of family shows at the MGM Grand Hotel of Las Vegas. Backstage, Michael meets Elvis Presley & his daughter Lisa Marie.

November 24 : Jackie gets married to Enid Spann in Las Vegas. Soon after he leaves Hayvenhurst to move in hos own place with Enid.

November 28 : The Jackson 5 raise money for Muscular Dystrophy on the annual MDA telethon, hosted by Jerry Lewis.

December : The single “I Am Love” is released by Motown.

The whole Jackson family is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

Janet attends the 46th annual Santa Claus Lane Parade in Hollywood, California.

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January 10 : The Jackson 5 appear on the Dick Cavett Show.

January 25 : The Jackson 4 are interviewed on KHJ Radio in Los Angeles.

January 28 : Michael attends the 30th Golden Globe Awards at the International Ballroom – The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills with Katherine and Joe. He takes the stage to perform “Ben”, nominated for Best Song, Motion Picture, for the movie of the same title. Minutes later, the song – already a hit at the box office – wins the Golden Globe.

February : The single “Hallelujah Day” is released by Motown.

March 2 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City.

March 3 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe.

March 4 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Rodeo & Livestock Show 1973 in Houston.

March 9 : Katherine files for divorce after finding out about Joe’s affair but she withdraws her demand a couple of months later.

March 10 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Astrodome in Houston.

March 27 : Michael attends The 45th Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles with Joe. During the ceremony, he performs “Ben” (the song is nominated as best song for a film).

March 29 : The album “Skywriter” is released by Motown.

April 13 : The album “Music & Me” is released by Motown.

April 22 : The Jackson 5 (+ Randy) arrive in Tokyo; Japan with Joe, Katherine, Bob Jones, Rose Fine and Johnny Jackson . While in Japan, they take time to visit Buddhist temples, art museums and the Oriental Gardens of the Takanawa Prince Hotel.

April 24 : The Jackson 5 (with Joe) give a press conference in Tokyo about the upcoming Tokyo Music Festival. They perform on a Japonese TV Show.

April 27 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.

April 28 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Yuubin Chokin Hall in Hiroshima.

April 29 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Tokyo Music Festival. They attend an after party where they spend time with Sammy Davis Jr and his wife.

April 30 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Koseinenkin Hall in Osaka. The concert is recorded and released (only in Japan) on October 31, 1973.

May 1 : The Jackson give a concert at the Festival Hall in Osaka.

May 2 : The Jackson give a concert at the Nippon Budokan, in Tokyo.

May 4 : The Jacksons 5 fly back to America.

May 5 : The single “With A Child’s Heart” is released by Motown.

The Jackson give a concert at the Coliseum in Portland.

May 6 : The Jackson give a concert at the Center Coliseum in Seattle.

May 11 : Concert at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.

May 12 : Concert at the Special Events Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

May 13 : Concert at the Charles C. Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, California.

May 18 : The Jackson give a concert at the Spectrum Theater in Philadelphia.

May 19 : The Jackson give a concert at the Hara Arena in Dayton.

May 20 : The Jackson give a concert at the St. John Arena in Columbus.

June 22 : The Jackson 5 arrive in Brisbane . They are the first black group ever to tour in Australia.

June 23 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Festival Hall in Brisbane.

June 26 + 27 : The Jackson 5 give two concerts at the Festival Hall in Melbourne.

June 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Beatty Park Aquatic Centre in Perth.

June 30 + July 1 : The Jackson 5 give two concerts at the Apollo Entertainment Centre in Adelaide.

July 2 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.

July 4 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Christchurch Town Hall in Christchurch, New Zealand.

July 5 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Wellington Town Hall in Wellington, New Zealand.

July 6 : The Jackson 5 fly back home.

July 8 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Greensboro.

July 13 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Boston Garden in Boston.

July 14 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven.

July 15 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Providence Civic Center in Providence.

July 16 : Concert at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio.

July 17 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

July 20 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.

July 21 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond.

July 22 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

US radio personality Charlie Tuna asks a 14-year-old Michael about his future plans in a radio interview : “Producing records, cuz we have our own studio at home, we are going to really start getting into different things. We were recording last night.”

July 24 + 25 : The Jackson 5 give two concert sat the International Amphitheater in Chicago.

July 27 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland.

July 28 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Olympia Stadium, Detroit.

July 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs.

August : The single “Get It Together” is released by Motown.

August 3 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond.

August 4 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton.

Dee Dee gives birth to Toriano Jackson 2 (Taj), Tito’s first son and Katherine and Joe’s first grandson. Since Tito is on tour, LaToya acts as Dee Dee’s Lamaze labour coach.

August 6 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore.

Michael & Marlon are on the cover of Soul Magazine.

August 7 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.

August 8 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.

August 10 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia.

August 11 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Omni in Atlanta.

August 12 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach.

August 17 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.

August 18 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

August 19 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

August 21 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans.

August 22 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas.

August 24 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City.

The single “Skywriter” is released in the UK only.

August 25 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, in Fresno.

August 26 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Forum in Inglewood. Most of the Jackson family and friends attend the show.

August 28 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Suffolk Downs in Boston.

August 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Autostade in Montreal, Canada (on Michael’s 15th birthday).

August 31 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Expo Center and State Fairgrounds in Columbus.

September 2 : The Jackson 5 end their summer tour with a concert at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu.

September 5 : Michael is on the cover of Rock And Soul Songs magazine.

September 9 : The Jackson family hosts a party at Hayvenhurst. Private home movie shows Michael holding his nephew Taj.

September 12 : The album “Get It Together is” released by Motown.

September 25 : Motown releases “A Motown Christmas”, a Christmas music compilation album as a 2-LP set by Motown Records. It contains various seasonal singles and album tracks recorded by some of the label’s artists from the 1960s and early 1970s. Some of the music had previously been released on the 1968 compilation Merry Christmas from Motown. Included in the compilation is “Little Christmas Tree”, an unreleased song of Michael written by George Clinton and Artie Wayne, and produced by Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino.

September 26 : The Jackson 5 perform Get It Together & Dancing Machine at the Bob Hope Special.

October : The single “Music And Me” is released by Motown.

October 4 : Tito Dee Dee & Taj are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

October 19 : Concert at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.

October 21 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas.

October 23 : The Jackson 5 perform at a party for Chan Cox, daughter of businessman Edwin L. Cox, at The Grand Ballroom of the Statler Hilton Hotel in Downtown Dallas, Texas.

October 31 : The Jackson 5 in Japan, also known as In Japan!, the first live album by the Jackson 5 is released in Japan only. The concert was recorded on April 30, 1973 at the Kōsei Nenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan.

November 3 : In Los Angeles, The Jackson 5 tape an episode of 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”. The episode is aired on November 17.

November 21 : In Los Angeles, The Jackson 5 tape One More Chance, a Jackson 5 TV Special to air on CBS on January 10, 1974. 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).

December : Michael & The Jackson 5 have appeared on the front cover of every issue of Right on! Magazine in 1973!

The Jackson 5 + Randy appear on the cover of the December issue of Ebony Jr magazine with an interview that took place at Hayvenhurst.

December 15 : Jermaine leaves Hayvenhurst and gets married to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Berry Gordy. The whole family attends the wedding including Michael & Janet.

December 18 : Jermaine & Hazel are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

December 26 : Concert at the Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland.

December 29 : Concert at the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

December 30 : Concert at the Winston-Salem War Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Previous year : 1972

Following year : 1974

Family Timeline : 1972

Michael spends time visiting Diana Ross on the set of her movie Lady Sings The Blues

January 1 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.

January 2 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Greenville.

January 5 : The Jackson 5 give a concert in Los Angeles (unknown avenue).

January 12 : The Jackson 5 headline the first annual Martin Luther King Birthday Commemoration at the City Auditorium in Atlanta. The Jackson 5 (along with other artists like Gladys Knight & The Pips) perform two concerts. On this occasion, Martin Luther King’s widow presented the Jackson brothers with an award in appreciation of their participation in the event.

January 24 : The album “Got To Be There” is released by Motown.

February : The single “Rockin Robin” is released by Motown.

February 12 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

Merdean Fielding, a gospel singer who covered the local music scene for the St. Louis Argus, arranges an interview with the Jackson 5 during their visit to St. Louis. He invites Wilma Chestnut to join him. They all pose for pictures together with the J5.

March 1 : The Jackson 5 perform “Sugar Daddy”, “Got To Be There” & “Brand New Thing” (with Randy) at the Hellzapoppin’ TV Special.

March 16 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

March 26 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport.

March 27 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans.

March 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Curtis Hixon Convention Hall in Tampa.

March 31 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.

April : The single “Little Bitty Pretty One” is released by Motown.

April 1 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.

April 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Indiana University Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

May 2 : The single “I Wanna Be Where You Are” is released by Motown.

May 23 : The album “Lookin’ Through The Windows” is released by Motown.

June 5 : Michael appears as the bachelor at The Dating Game TV show and chooses Latanya Simmons as bachelorette and he performs “Rockin Robin”.

June 17 : Tito leaves Hayvenhurst and gets married to Delores “Dee Dee” Martes in a small chapel in Inglewood California. The whole family attends the wedding including Michael, LaToya & Janet

June 23 : The single “Lookin’ Through The Windows” is released by Motown.

June 30 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

July 1 : ABC airs an episode of American Bandstand devoted to Michael. 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”.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore.

July 2 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Scope in Norfolk.

July 7 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Richmond.

July 8 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Charlotte.

July 9 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Greensboro.

July 12 : “Ben”, the theme song for a film of the same name is released by Motown and becomes number 1. That’s How Love Goes (by Jermaine) is released.

July 14 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati.

July 15 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Civic Center Arena in Pittsburgh.

July 16 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland.

July 18 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the International Amphitheater in Chicago.

July 20 : Tito & Dee Dee are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

July 21 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Civic Center Arena in Pittsburgh.

July 22 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Dallas.

July 23 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Houston.

July 24 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Memorial Auditorium in New Orleans.

July 29 + 30  : The Jackson 5 give two concerts at the Universal Amphitheater in Chicago.

August 4 : The album “Ben” is released by Motown.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Columbia.

August 5 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia.

August 6 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.

August 7 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.

August 10 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia.

August 11 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah.

August 12 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cole Field House in College Park.

August 13 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Civic Auditorium in Charleston.

August 14 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston.

August 17 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville.

August 18 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

August 19 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

August 20 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

August 22 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Grandstand in Sedalia.

August 25 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City.

August 26 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Forum, Inglewood. Most of the Jackson family attend the show.

August 27 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego.

August 28 : The Jackson 5 arrive in Honolulu and they check in the Hilton Kahala Hotel on the island of Oahu. They visit family (cousins) who live in Hawaii and do some sightseeing. Every day, they go swimming and surfing. They also rent a catamaran. A photo of Michael on the beach with his cousin Tony (son of Lawrence, Joe’s youngest brother and father of Anthony, Michael’s godson) could date back to this stay. The brothers even participate in the Hawaiian Luau, a traditional celebration accompanied by music, dance, and local food. Michael even learns the hula dance!

Michael celebrates his 14th birthday during this stay in Honolulu. A party is organized with a big cake, and a delicious Hawaiian punch provided by the hotel!

August 29 :  The group grants a live interview to the local radio station KKUA. They tell Steve Nicolet, the program director, how much this stay will be a very fond memory. Tito mentions enjoying the ritual of giving a kiss to the person who puts a flower lei around your neck. Michael shows up at the radio station with his beach hat (yes, Michael always has a hat!!!), and even Randy, who is not yet part of the group, is interviewed.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu on Michael’s 14th birthday.

August 31 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

September : Michael starts to attend Montclair Prep High School, a private school in Van Nuys. He and LaToya meet and become lifelong friends with Kathy Hilton.

September 15 : The Jackson 5 perform “Lookin’ Through The Windows” and Michael performs “Ben” at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.

September 27 : The Jackson 5 perform at the International Amphitheater in Chicago as part of the Save the Children charity during the Black Expo Festival organized in association with Jesse Jackson’s Operation PUSH (People United To Save Humanity). They share the stage with Sammy Davis Jr, Dennis Edwards, Roberta Flack, Melvin Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Cuba Gooding, Sr, Damon Harris, Isaac Hayes, Gladys Knight, Merald Knight, Ramsey Lewis, Curtis Mayfield, Wilson Pickett, Richard Street, Otis Williams, Nancy Wilson and Bill Withers. The concert is filmed for a documentary directed by Stan Lathan and written by Matt Robinson (released on September 18, 1973).

October : The single “Corner Of The Sky” is released by Motown.

October 5 : The Jackson 5 give a concert in Chicago (Unknown Venue).

October 7 : The Jackson 5 perform That’s How Love Goes, I Want You Back, Daddy’s Home, Lookin’ Through the Windows and Corner of the Sky on the Soul Train TV show.

October 23 + 24 + 25 : The Jackson 5 go to NBC Studios in New York City to tape an upcoming TV Special to be aired on CBS on November 5. Michael sings “Ben” and joins his brothers for “I Want You Back”, “ABC”,” I’ll Be There”, “The Love You Save” and “Never Can Say Goodbye”. The daydream sequence turn your favs into a bunch of elves. And they’re off to save a damsel in distress, played by Jo Anne Worley. The Jackson 5 also perform a skit featuring an unreleased song, “Daydreamer”, and closed the first half of the show with “We’re Coming Back”, using the riff from I Want You Back to good effect.

October 26 : The Jackson 5 perform “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing” and Jermaine performs “That’s How Love Goes” on the Flip Wilson Show at NBC Studios in New York City.

Late October : The Jackson 5 arrive in London for their first tour in Europe.

October 30 : The Jackson 5 tape The Royal Variety Performance where they meet Queen Elizabeth. They perform I Want You Back, ABC, Rockin’ Robin, We Thank You, The Love You Save. Backstage, the group meets Elton John and Liberace.

At night they perform their first concert in Europe at the Palladium in London.

October 31 : The Jackson 5 perform at Talk of the Town, London, England.

November 2 : The Jackson 5 arrive in the early afternoon in Groningen (Netherlands) on a special Transavia flight from London at Eelde Airport, located about ten kilometers from Groningen. They tape a TV performance at the Evenementenhal for the television game show Zevensprong, broadcast by TROS. They perform Ain’t No Sunshine et (We’ve got) Blue skies. The show airs on November 10. The video footage of this performance is nowhere to be found, neither from the broadcaster TROS nor in the archives of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in Hilversum, the largest audiovisual archive center in Europe, which preserves most of the Dutch audiovisual collection.

At night, the Jackson 5 give a concert in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

November 3 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Vorst Nationaal / Forest National in Vorst Forest, Belgium.

November 4 : 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”.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Circus Krone in Munich, Germany/

November 5 :  The Royal Variety Performance featuring the J5 is aired on the BBC.

The Jackson 5′s second TV special is aired in the States on CBS (taped earlier in NYC in October).

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Stadthalle in Osnabrück, Germany.

November 6 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Olympia in Paris, France. While in Paris, the group visits the Eiffel Tower & makes some shopping with Bill Bray.

November 9 : The Jackson 5 perform “Lookin’ Through The Windows” & “Rockin Robin” an british TV show Top Of The Pops.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Birmingham Odeon in Birmingham, England (two shows: 6:30 and 9:00 pm).

November 10 : Michael makes his first visit to the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Later in life, he will become one of their biggest financial contributors and visit patients in the hospital on numerous occasions.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kings Hall at Belle Vue in Manchester, England.

November 11 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, England.

November 12 : Upon arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport, security is overwhelmed by the excitement of thousands of wild fans who have come to greet the group. Moments of relaxation and meeting with fans in the English capital are on the agenda for this trip.

The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Wembley Empire Pool in London.

November 13 : The Jackson 5 fly back home to Los Angeles.

November 18 : The Jackson family (including Joseph, Katherine and 16 years old LaToya) attend the 6th annual NAACP Image Award ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The Jackson 5 perform and for the third consecutive year, the group is presented with the NAACP’s Image Award for Male Group Of The Year. Michael poses for pictures with Coretta Scott King (Martin Luther King’s widow) and Redd Foxx.

November 28 : Michael & the J5 make a photoshoot for “Right On” Magazine in Los Angeles.

December 2 : The Jackson 5 attend a Christmas parade, The Little Rock’s Big Jingle Jubilee in Little Rock. At night, they give a concert at the Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

December 9 : Michael and the Jackson 5 make an appearance in the Watts Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, California, and they serve as honorary chairmen. The parade is televised the following day on KTLA.

December 24 : The Jackson 5 perform at an unknown venue in Los Angeles.

Previous year : 1971

Following year : 1973

Family Timeline : 1971

January 2 : The J5 give a concert at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach.

January 3 : The J5 give a concert at the Civic Center in Mobile.

January 7 : The single “Mama’s Pearl” is released by Motown (it peaks at number 2 on the Hot 100 Billboard).

January 29 : The J5 give a concert at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton.

January 30 : The J5 give a concert at the St John Arena in Colombus.

January 31 : The Jackson 5 return to Gary 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 on 2300 Jackson Street which is renamed Jackson 5 Boulevard for the day. A sign is places on the lawn in front of the house : Welcome home Jackson 5, keepers of the dream. The event is filmed for a TV Special.

March 16 : Motown releases J5’s new single, “Never Can Say Goodbye” (it peaks at number 2 on the Hot 100 Billboard).

The Jackson 5 attend the Grammy Award Ceremony where ABC wins an award for Best Pop Song. The Grammy Awards posthumously honore Reverend King’s 1967 speech, “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam”, as the Best Spoken Word Recording (it had been released during 1970). The Jackson 5 travele to Atlanta to present the award to the pastor’s widow, Correta Scott King.

March 26 : The J5 give a concert in Fort Worth.

March 27 : The J5 give a concert at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport.

March 28: The J5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans.

March 29 : The Jackson 5 are guests on The Stephanie Edwards Show where they chat and listen to their new single “Never Can Say Goodbye”.

April : Michael appears on the covers of Rolling Stone Magazine and Soul Illustrated.

April 1 : The J5 give a concert at the Mid-South Auditorium in Memphis.

April 2 : The J5 give a concert at the Curtis Hixon Convention Hall in Tampa.

April 4 : The J5 give a concert at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.

April 5 : The J5 give a concert in Monroe (Unknown Venue).

April 6 : The J5 give a concert in Monroe (Unknown Venue).

April 7 : The J5 give a concert at the Auditorium in Atlanta (two shows: 4:00 and 8:00 p.m).

April 9 : The J5 give a concert in Louisville (Unknown Venue).

April 10 : The J5 give a concert in Cleveland (Unknown Venue)

April 12 : The album “Maybe Tomorrow” is released by Motown.

April 18 : The Jackson 5 appear with Diana Ross on her first solo TV Special. They perform “Mama’s Pearl”/”Walk On”/”The Love You Save”, “It Was a Very Good Year” (Spoof by Michael), “I’ll Be There” and “Feelin’ Alright” (with Diana) + a sketch with Bill Cosby.

May 5 : The Jackson family moves into a new house that they just purchased for 250 000 dollars at 4641 Hayvenhurst avenue in Encino, California. They call their new home Hayvenhurst. They share 6 rooms  : Katherine/Joe, Jackie/Ronny Rancifer, Tito/Johnny Jackson, Jermaine/Marlon, Michael/Randy, LaToya/Janet) + a guest room for Jack Richardson (the group road manager since 1968).

Rebbie gives birth to a baby girl named Stacee Brown.

May 28 : The J5 give a concert at the Spectrum Theater in Philadelphia.

May 29 : The J5 give a concert at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis.

May 30 : The J5 give a concert at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City.

June : The single “Maybe Tomorrow” is released by Motown (it peaks at number 20 on the Hot 100 Billboard).

June 22 : The J5 give a concert at the Summerfest in Milwaukee.

July 9 : The J5 give a concert at the in Los Angeles (unknown venue).

July 16 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The opening act is a new group named The Comodores with lead singer Lionel Richie.

A former Los Angeles police officer named Bill Bray is hired for security. He will eventually becomes Michael head of security and father figure until 1996.

July 17 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston.

July 18 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton.

July 20 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte.

July 21 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo.

July 23 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the International Amphitheater in Chicago.

July 24 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati.

July 25 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Olympia Stadium in Detroit.

July 27 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Detroit.

July 28 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.

July 30 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.

July 31 :  The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore.

August 1 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh.

August 2 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Macon Coliseum in Macon.

August 6 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Greensboro.

August 7 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia.

August 8 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach.

August 10 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Curtis Hixon Convention Hall in Tampa.

August 11 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham.

August 13 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

August 14 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis.

August 15 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.

August 17 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.

August 18 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Tulsa Assembly Center in Tulsa.

August 20 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.

August 21 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City.

August 22 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

August 28 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds in Columbus.

August 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

August 31 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Canada.

September : The Jackson 5 are on the covers of Life, Ebony & Cream magazines.

For his 5th grade, Michael joins Emerson Junior High, where his brothers are already enrolled. They only spend a few months at Emerson before receiving death threats, and Joseph decides to no longer send his sons to public schools. Michael and his brothers attend the Walton School in Panorama City. At this new school, Tito becomes friend with David Gest and introduces him to Michael. He and David become lifelong friends.

September 8 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington.

September 9 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit.

September 11 : An animated cartoon series based on The Jackson 5 debuts on ABC. Their speaking voices are not used but their songs are with “Mama’s Pearl” being the theme tune.

September 11 + 12 : The Jackson 5 give two concerts at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu.

September 15 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the International House in Chicago.

September 16 : “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.

September 24 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Life magazine with Katherine & Joe. The photoshoot took place at Hayvenhurst and feaatures Rebbie, LaToya & 5 years old Janet.

September 26 : The Jackson 5 give a concert in Baltimore (unknown venue).

September 29 : The album “Goin’ Back To Indiana” is released by Motown.

October : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of the very first issue of Right On! Magazine.

October 7 : Motown releases Michael’s first ever solo single “Got To Be There”.

October 10 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Black Expo International Amphitheater in Chicago.

October 15 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the International Amphitheater in Chicago.

November 14 : The Jackson 5 perform a medley of “I Want You Back”/”ABC”/”The Love You Save” + “Never Can Say Goodbye” on the Flip Wilson Show.

November 21 : The Jackson 5 talk to the press at Hayvenhurst.

The Jackson 5 attend the NAACP Image Awards at the Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood. They are presetend with an award for Best Singing Group Of The Year.

November 23 : The single “Sugar Daddy” is released by Motown (number 10 on the Hot 100 Billboard).

December 9 : Motown releases the first greatest hits of the Jackson 5.

December : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Right On!

December 23 : The Jackson 5 are dressed up as Santas with Mary Wilson and give out Christmas presents to underprivileged children at a Motown Christmas Party at the Pacific Town Club in Los Angeles.

December 24 : The Jackson 5 give a 45-minute charity concert at the Foundation for the Junior Blind in Los Angeles, in support of 1000 visually impaired children, of whom 400 attended the party after the show. The concert included, for the first time, some of the group’s Christmas songs. Following this event, Michael Jackson stated, “You know, that’s what Christmas really is… it’s giving.”

Katherine & Janet attend the show.

December 27 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston.

December 28 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the McFarlin Auditorium in University Park.

December 29 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton.

December 30 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond.

Previous year : 1970

Following year : 1972

Jackson Family’s Timeline : 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 21 : Taj Jackson launches a Go Fund Me Page to fight against “Leaving Neverland :

“MJ fam – here we are over 11 years since of my Uncle Michael’s passing. Instead of being able to mourn and properly celebrate and honor Michael Jackson, we are, again, being forced to educate the media and the general public with the evidence-based truth about him.
Once again, we have to defend Michael Jackson’s name and legacy from vicious and calculated lies. We can no longer sit back and wait for the ‘right thing’ to be reported or for someone else to step in and champion our cause. This is on us – fans, friends and family. I know that the unanimous acquittals and the FBI’s on and off 10-year investigation (resulting in my Uncle’s complete exoneration) should have been enough. The worst thing we can do is let this continued slander go unchallenged. Especially since my uncle is not here to defend himself.
I know that when we as a group are united, we are unstoppable.
So I am asking for your help.

This series will uncover the real Michael Jackson. The larger-than-life entertainer grew up in ways no other human could ever imagine. The viewer will have the opportunity to step inside Jackson’s world through the stories and recollections of the people that truly knew him best. Michael was human like the rest of us; flawed and imperfect. He was eccentric, uber talented, philanthropic, sensitive and traumatized. All of these things made Michael who he was. He was not weird, he was unique. He was a man who believed in the message of love, in a world that didn’t appreciate or understand him.

I am the oldest nephew of Michael Jackson. I had the privilege to have grown up extremely close to my uncle and was always a loyal friend and ally to him throughout his entire life. I also had a front seat to what the negative media and allegations put him through. I lived with him during the whole 2005 trial.

As a sexual abuse victim (from my uncle Chuck on my mom’s side of the family), I know what it means to be a survivor. I also know what kind of damage sexual misconduct leaves upon the victims. This unique position makes me even more determined and qualified to make the truth, the whole truth known about my uncle Michael’s false allegations.

My uncle’s last words to me were…
“After this, we’re doing films.”
Never did I think that a decade later necessity would require me to direct a film about his proven innocence.”

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.

Frank Cascio defends MJ on Twitter : “Pro-a-gan-da information, especially of a biaised or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular point of view. Why didn’t Brett, myself or the thousands of others who had nothing to gain and have opposing views get a call for this “documentary”? @DanReed1000″

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 : The MJ Estate lawyers contact Frank Cascio and his family to ask them for support. Despite having a decades-long friendship with Michael Jackson, and after years of passionately defending Michael against false and scurrilous allegations made by third parties, Frank and his family decide to exploit the negative publicity following the release of Leaving Neverland in order to try to profit from making their own specious allegations against Michael. To do so,
Frank’ representative insist on meeting with MJ Estate representatives at the Sunset Marquis Hotel swimming pool wearing only bathing suits so that MJ Estate representatives could not wear a “wire” to record the conversation.

Following this bizarre meeting, Frank’s lawyer informs MJ Estate lawyers that the Cascios intend to repudiate their prior support of Michael and manufacture false and specious allegations against him unless they were paid money, as well as to counter the negative press surrounding the film, MJ Estate sought to make a life rights and consulting deal to acquire content that the Respondents and other parties to the Agreement had accumulated during their decades-long close friendship with Michael, including home movies showing Michael’s warm and happy interactions over the years with his “second family” during
Christmas, holidays, and other occasions. However, Respondents used the negative media frenzy as an opportunity to enrich themselves.

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. Dean Anthony Lee is now part of the team. He choreagraphed the song “Feedback”.

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.

November 22, 2019 : Michael Jackson’s Life Getting Movie Treatment; ‘The Aviator’s Graham King & John Logan Reteam, And MJ Estate Aboard : 

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 22 : Herman Weisberg. representative employed by attorneys for the Estate flies to New Jersey to meet with the Cascios, where he read a purported settlement agreement aloud to them. All Cascio siblings sign rhe agreement except Franck who is not present.

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.

Previous year : 2018

Following year : 2020

Family’s Timeline : 1970

January 31 : The Jackson 5 perform “I Want You Back” on the Andy Williams Show. On the same day, “I Want You Back” hits number 1 on Hot 100 Billboard!

February 21 : 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.

February 24 : The single “ABC” is released (number 1 on the Hot 100 Billboard).

April : The J5 rehearse for their first concert tour.

May 2 : The J5 kick off their first national tour at the Civic Auditorium in Philadelphia.

May 8 : The album “ABC” is released and it becomes number 1 on Billboard 200.

May 10 : In New York CityThe Jackson 5 perform “I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save” on the Ed Sullivan Show.

May 13 : The single “The Love You Save” is released and it peaks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

June 1 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Soul Magazine.

June 10 : The Jackson 5 perform The Love You Save & ABC on the Groovy Show TV program in Los Angeles.

June 19 : The J5 give a concert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.

June 20 : The J5 give a concert at the Forum in Inglewood before an audience of 18 000. At one point in the show, teenage girls invade the stage forcing the group to run for safety! Diana Ross & the Jackson family attend the show including Joe, Katherine, Joe’s father, Samuel and Janet (aged 4).

August 6 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Jet magazine for the first time.

August 10 : Michael is on the cover of Soul newspaper in the US.

August 12 : The Jackson 5 perform at their first charity concert at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Despite his remarkable boxing career, Joe Louis faces financial difficulties. “The Salute To The Champ – Joe Louis Day” is organized to help the champion cover the cost of his hospitalization. The organizing committee hoped to raise $100,000. Berry Gordy, the president of Motown and a former boxer himself, was approached by two friends of Joe Louis and agreed to serve as honorary chairman of the event. Many stars volunteered to perform for free at this tribute concert, which took place at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, the hometown of both the boxer and Motown. For two and a half hours, Bill Cosby, as master of ceremonies, welcomes a full house to performances by The Four Tops, B.B. King, Mahalia Jackson, Billy Eckstine, comedian Redd Foxx, and the Jackson 5. Former light heavyweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson, former heavyweight world champion Sonny Liston, and basketball player Bill Russell were also in attendance.

August 28 : The single “I’ll Be There” is released and becomes the fourth consecutive number 1 single of the group on the Hot 100 Billboard which is a premiere in the industry!

August 30 : The J5 give a concert in San Francisco (Motown sales convention).

September 8 : The “Third Album” is released and becomes number 1 on the Billboard 200.

September 17 : The J5 perform “The Love You Save” & “I’ll Be There” at the Jim Nabors Show.

October 9 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Boston Garden in Boston. They are accompanied by a private tutor, Rose Fine.

October 10 : The World Series is the final series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America. Just before the first game, which saw the Cincinnati Reds face the Baltimore Orioles, the Jackson 5, accompanied by the Lemon-Monroe High School Marching Band, a high school marching band from the city, perform the Star-Spangled Banner at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio in front of a full stadium and an enthusiastic crowd, including both teams.

At night, The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Cincinnati Garden in Cincinnati.

October 11 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.

October 15 : The “Jackson 5 Christmas Album” is released on Motown.

October 16 : The J5 give their first concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

October 17 : The Jackson 5 give a concert at the Olympia Stadium in Detroit.

October 18 : The Jackson 5 give two concerts at the Amphitheater in Chicago (3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m).

November : The Jackson family moves in a new house rented by Motown at
Bowmont Drive, in Beverly Hills.

The single “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is released by Motown.

November 15 : The Jackson 5 attend the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles where they are are presented with their first Image Award for Best Singing Group of the year.

November 22 : The J5 give a concert in Rochester Hills (Unknown Venue).

November 28 : The J5 give a concert at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester.

December 24 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Jet magaz

December 27 : The J5 give a concert at the Coliseum in Charlotte.

December 28 : The J5 give a concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.

December 29 : The J5 give a concert at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.

December 30 : The J5 give a concert at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville.

Previous year : 1969

Following year : 1971

Jackson Family’s Timeline : 1969

January 1 + 2 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Apollo Theater in New York City (Sam & Dave headlining).

February 21 : The Jackson 5 perform at the VFW Hall in East Chicago. They meet a 17 year old concert promoter named Frank Brummett. Joe agrees to do some concerts with him. Frank Brummett remembers : “During a break, I approached the young performers, inquiring if they had a manager. They guided me to a table where their father, Joe Jackson, age 40, was seated. Having never heard of them before, I poured out my troubles about the lack of a venue and bands, tears streaming down my face. As I finished my tale of woe, Joe shared his own struggles – working at US Steel, raising six boys and three girls, and keeping his boys interested in their music while still having a minute to enjoy their childhood”

February 28 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana. Frank Brummett remembers : “The Jacksons performed their first COBRA PRODUCTIONS show on Friday, February 28th. It felt like a triumphant return, although Joe could only manage a later show due to his day shift at the steel mill. To fill the void, Dick Biondi offered to DJ the beginning of the evening. Dick enjoyed playing the game and was willing to mention us now and then on his show. We gathered a modest crowd of about twenty to thirty people that night. When the time came to settle the accounts, I found myself without sufficient funds to pay the band. Joe, ever supportive, told me not to sweat it; he assured me that “things will get better.”

March 7 + 8 : The Jackson 5 perform at the High Chaparral Lounge in Chicago.

March 09 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana.

March 11 : The Jackson 5 contract with Motown Records is finally effective. A dispute between Steeltown and Motown delayed its effect.

March 28 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana.

April 6 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana.

April 18 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana.

April 27 : The Jackson 5 perform at St. John’s Baptist Panel Room in Whiting, Indiana. Frank Brummett remembers : “April 27th marked our last show in Whiting, a bittersweet farewell as the Monsignor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church made the decision to kick COBRA PRODUCTIONS and the Jacksons out of town because of his “prejudiced” beliefs.”

April 28 + 29 + 30 + May 1 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Met Theater in Chicago (Delfonics headlining).

May 4 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys and Gals Club in Chicago.

May 9 + 18 + 30 + June 08 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Knights of Columbus Hall in East Chicago. Frank Brummett remembers : “We dubbed our June 8th show the “Farewell Show,” marking our final performance with the Jackson Five. Joe took Tito, Jack Richardson (their road manager), drummer Johnny Jackson & keyboard player Ronny Rancifer and drove to Los Angeles, Motown’s new headquarters,”

June 20 + 21 + 22 + 23 + 24 + 25 + 26 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Apollo Theater in New York City sharing a bill with Joe Simon and The Five Stairsteps.

July : Motown headquarters move from Detroit to California and so do the J5! Joe, Tito, Jack Richardson, drummer Johnny Jackson & keyboards players Ronny Rancifer drive to Los Angeles while Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon & Michael fly out a few days later. The group is accommodated at the Motel Tropicana on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Katherine remains in Gary with LaToya, Randy and Janet.

July 11 + 12 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys and Gals Club in Chicago (shows at 11:30 pm and 2:00 am).

August : Motown pulls Joe and the boys out of the Tropicana motel and move them to the Hollywood Motel across the street from Hollywood High and closer to Motown headquarters. They have a meeting with Berry Gordy at Diana Ross’s home in Hollywood Hills.

The group starts recording its first album at the West-Coast Motown studio, the Sound Factory in Vine Street, just north of Hollywood Boulevard. They are helped by Motown producers Freddie Perren, Deke Richards & Fonce Mizell known as “The Corporation”. Suzanne De Passe, a young Motown executive becomes the group’s PR.

August 09 : Diana Ross sends a Telegram to music, film, and media professionals : “Come join me in welcoming an extraordinary group, the Jackson Five, on Monday, August 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Daisy, North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. The Jackson Five, and their sensational eight-year-old singer, Michael Jackson, will be performing in concert.
— Diana Ross”

August 11 : Diana Ross invites 300 of her and Berry Gordy’s closest friends and business associates to meet the Jackson 5 at a private showcase at Daisy’s Disco 326 Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. The Jackson 5 perform Motown hits such as “Who’s Loving You” and Disney classics like “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”. Afterwards, a Motown press released is distributed to everyone in attendance. Michael and his brothers talk to local reporters and meet Bob Jones, a Motown PR who will prove significant in his solo career.

August 16 : The Jackson 5 perform at The Forum Los Angeles, CA as opening act for Diana Ross and the Supremes.

August 22 : In their first nationally TV appearance, The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Your Thing” at the Miss Black America Pageant in Madison Square Garden in New York City. The television broadcast of “The Miss Black America Pageant” airs on Sunday, August 24, 1969.

August 30 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Gilroy Stadium in Gary as part of Gary’s festival.

September : Michael starts to attend 6th grade at the Gardner Street Elementary School, a public school in Hollywood.

October 1 : Michael moves to Diana Ross’s Hollywood Hills home and the two of them spend a great deal of time together.

October 2 : Final mixing of the Jackson 5 first single at Motown “I Want You Back.

October 7: “I want You Back”, the Jackson 5’s debut single is released by Motown and soon reaches the number 1 spot on Billboard hot 100 charts.

October 18 : Diana Ross introduces 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)

Katherine, LaToya, Randy & Janet watch it live from their home in Gary.

November : Katherine, LaToya, Janet & Randy join Joe and the Jackson 5 in California and the whole family moves into a house rented by Motown on 1601 Queens Roads in the Hollywood Hills.

The family celebrates their new life by driving up to San Francisco for the weekend.

December 12 :  Motown releases the Jackson 5 first album titled “Diana Ross presents the Jackson 5” (N°1)

December 14 : In New York City, 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.

Previous year : 1968

Following year : 1970

Family’s Timeline : 1968

January 30 : The Jackson 5 release their first single ever “Big Boy” which is premiered on a local radio station called WWCA.

Later the group records a second single for Steeltown “You Don’t Have To be 21 (To Fall In Love)/Jam Session which is not released.

February 14 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Super Dog Finals Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in New York City, NY.

March  : The Jackson 5 make their first ever commercial photoshoot for Steeltown Records. Steeltown Records sells thousands of copies of “Big Boy” nationally through a distribution deal with Atlantic Records, but it was neither a critical nor commercial success.

April : The J5 perform at a campaign rally for Richard Hatcher in Gary with Bobby Taylor and Diana Ross & The Supremes amoung others.

April 4 : Martin Luther King Is fatally shot by James Earl Ray at 6:01 p.m. In Moonwalk, Michael recalls that day: “I remember the day [Martin Luther King] died. Everyone was devastated. We didn’t rehearse that night. I went to church with Mom and the others. People were crying as if they had lost a family member. Even the men, who are usually less emotional, couldn’t control their feelings. I was too young to grasp the tragic nature of the situation, but when I think about it today, I feel like crying—for Dr. King, his family, and all of us.”

April 6 + 13 + 27 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys & Gals Club in Chicago, IL.

April 26 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Thomas Edison High School, Gary, IN.

May 4 + May 11 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys & Gals Club in Chicago, IL.

May 24 + 25 + 26 + 27 + 28 + 29 + 30 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Apollo Theater in New York City (Etta James headlining). Michael meets Etta James backstage.

May 31 + June 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6  : The Jackson 5 perform at the Capitol Theater in Chicago

July 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 17 + 18 + 19 + 20 + 21 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Regal Theater in Chicago, IL as part of the Battle of the Groups. During this series of shows, three people notice the group’s talent and they talk with Joe about Motown : Gladys Knight, Weldon Arthur McDougal III, a Motown executive and Bobby Taylor.

Mid July : The Jackson 5 are the opening act for Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers at Chicago’s High Chaparral Club. After seeing the group perform, Bobby Taylor telephones Ralph Seltzer, head of Motown creative department to suggest that the group be allowed to audition for Motown. He also introduces Joe & the boys to Suzanne DePasse, a young creative assistant working at Motown. Suzanne tells Berry Gordy about the Jackson 5. At first reluctant, the founder of Motown agrees to have them audition for Motown. At the same time, the group is invited to perform on the David Frost Show in New York but Joe cancels their TV debut when Bobby Taylor asks them to come to a Detroit studio to make an auditon for Motown!

July 23 : Joseph and family friend Jack Richardson take the Jackson 5 from Chricago to Detroit in the family’s Volkswagen minibus. Upon arriving to Motown’s headquarters Hittsville Studio, they are greeted by Suzanne De Passe, creative assistant to Berry Gordy and Ralph Seltzer. The Jackson 5 perform “Ain’t Too Poud To Beg” and “I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptation, James’ Brown’s “I Got the Feeling” ,”Tobacco Road” and “Who’s Loving You”. The group’s audition is taped and the videotape is sent to Berry Gordy who is in Los Angeles.

July 26 : Ralph Setzer meets Joseph into his Motown office for a meeting and presents him with Motown standart nine-page contract. Joseph and the Jackson 5 sign the contract.

August 10 + 11 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Central Park Theater in Chicago, IL with Jerry Butler headlining; (shows at 2:00, 6:00 and 10:00 pm).

August 11 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys and Gals Club in Chicago (show at 11.30 pm).

August 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 17 + 18 + 19 + 21 + 22 + 23 + 24 + 25 + 26 + 27 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Regal Theater in Chicago.

September : The Jackson 5 start recording songs at Motown studios in Detroit under the direction of Bobby Taylor. They sleep on the floor of Taylor’s appartment!

September 27 : Motown Records book the Jackson 5 to perform at a benefit concert at Gilroy Stadium in Gary. The purpose of which is to defray the costs of Richard Hatcher’s mayoral campaign. The J5 open the show which features Gladys Knight and the Pips, Shorty Long and Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers.

October 6 + 13 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Guys and Gals Club in Chicago.

November 1 : The Jackson 5 perform at the High Chaparral Lounge in Chicago (Marshall and the Chi-Lites headlining).

November 17 : The Jackson 5 perform at the American Legion Hall, Hammond.

November 30 : While the Jackson 5 perform at the Regal Theater in Chicago, their sister Rebbie gets married to Nathaniel Brown at the Kingdom Hall of Gary. One month later they move to Kentucky.

December 21 + 22 + 23 : The Jackson 5 perform at the High Chaparral Lounge in Chicago.

December 24/25 : Berry Gordy invites the Jackson 5 to perform at his house in Detroit. They meet Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and the Four Tops!

December 29 + 30 + 31 : The Jackson 5 perform at the Apollo Theater in New York City (Sam & Dave headlining).

PREVIOUS YEAR : 1967

Following year : 1969

Michael’s Legacy : 2022

January 14 : Taj Jackson : “The other day I was transferring video tapes for my MJ series and came across an old tape cassette labeled “Taj – Baby Talk”. I wanted to share with you around 2 minutes of this 6+ minute tape. It brought a huge smile to my face and I hope it does for you guys as well.
Go to this link: https://youtu.be/APkghXKlsOo

By the way I will be doing a livestream at noon (12 PM) Los Angeles time, tomorrow Jan 15th. Tune in. https://www.youtube.com/c/TajJackson03″

January 28 : Janet on Instagram : “Hope u guys ENJOY 2nite. Luv u so much”.

The first 2 parts of Janet’s documentary air on Lifetime and A&E. Randy, Rebbie, Tito & Katherine are the only family members who are part of the doc.

February 01 : Prince, Paris, Bigi & TJ attend “MJ” The Michael Jackson Musical Opening Night at Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

February 7, 2022 : Michael Jackson Biopic: Lionsgate Boards King of Pop Film From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Producer Graham King : Lionsgate will distribute a new Michael Jackson biopic that will be produced by “Bohemian Rhapsody’s” Graham King. The film is being made with the cooperation of the Michael Jackson estate, which may impact how it deals with the multiple allegations of child sexual abuse that were brought against the King of Pop over the course of his career and following his 2009 death.

Entitled “Michael,” the film will be produced by King, who mined similar terrain with Freddie Mercury, and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain. The screenplay is by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan. King and Logan previously collaborated on Martin Scorsese’s “The Aviator.” Lionsgate will distribute the film worldwide.

February 09 : Paris attends a John Mayer concert at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

February 13 : Prince celebrates his 25th birthday.

Katherine watches Superbowl at home with Rebbie & Austin.

February 14 : Paris is spotted with her friend Michael Bradley at WeHo Craig’s in West Hollywood.

February 17 : Paris performs at The Snow Lodge restaurant in Aspen Colorado.

February 18 : Paris releases a new EP “The Lost” ft Caamp.

On Instagram : “because who doesn’t love a lil ep about an ex lover ?”

February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 20th birthday.

March 01 : Paris on Twitter : “I was awful at maths in school but still calculated enough to tell when someone is gaslighting me. please at least have the respect to fully manipulate me and make sure your shit adds up, because half-assing it is just rude”.

March 04 : Paris graces the cover of LVR spring issue with a new photoshoot and interview.

March 05 : Paris attend the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. At night she performs a live concert at La Maroquinerie in Paris, France.

March 06 : Paris attends the Givenchy Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.

March 15 : Nick Diiorio and Paris perform onstage at twitch x Rolling Stone Live at SXSW 2022 Music Festival Showcase during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas

March 16 : Paris performs during the C3 Presents showcase at The Scoot Inn during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas.

March 17 : Paris sits down with Billboard‘s Jason Lipshutz at #SXSW to discuss her new, much louder music.

March 19 : Paris graces the cover of L’OFFICIEL ITALIA Spring Issue 2022 in collaboration with GIVENCHY and CARTIER.

At night she performs at the Space in Las Vegas, Nevada.

March 20 : Paris gives a concert at the Belly Up’ Solana Beach in California.

March 21 : Taj Jackson : “The other day I was editing never before seen footage of my brothers and I with my uncle Michael and it brought back all these amazing feelings.
I even said out loud to myself while it was still playing…
”I got you uncle Michael”.
Looking back, It was a strange thing to say out loud when you are all alone… but I meant it with every single fiber of my soul.
I got him!…matter of fact….WE got him.
His legacy WILL be cemented in history as the incredible person and human being he undeniably was. WE will make sure people know THE TRUTH. And I am so grateful to have your continued support and trust on this journey. WE GOT THIS!

Let me say one last thing as I think it needs repeating.
I will NOT STOP fighting for my uncle and the truth. I also have NEVER stopped working on this docuseries and will never stop until it is completed and released, as promised.”

March 23 : Paris gives a concert at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. Several family members attend the event including Prince & TJ.

Prince on Instagram : “5 year together. Lots of trips, miles, smiles, meals, desserts and all kinds of adventures in between. Love you bab”.

March 24 : Paris gives a concert at the Soho restaurant in Santa Barbara. Prince attends the show.

March 26 : Paris shares a new picture of Prince and her visiting Katherine & Rebbie.

March 27 : Paris attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

April 2 : Paris attends the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills.

April 3 : Paris celebrates her 24th birthday and she performs at the Bar “Harvard & Stone”.

April 7 : Paris is breaking into beauty by landing her first major deal with KVD Beauty. The popular cosmetics brand best known for its tattoo-inspired vegan beauty offerings has tapped Jackson as their latest muse, and to be the face of the brand’s new Tattoo Liner Liquid. Throughout the campaign imagery and visuals, the model, actress and singer is seen wearing a full face of KVD Beauty with standout eyeliner artistry around her eyes. Her exciting looks were envisioned and executed by top celebrity makeup artist and KVD Beauty’s Global Veritas Artistry Ambassador Anthony Nguyen.

April 17 : Prince spends Easter Sunday with most of his cousins (Siggy, TJ, Taryll, Taj, Genevieve, Randy Jr, Donte, Jaafar, Jermajesty, Randy Jr, Bryce, Adren, Austin etc.).

April 28 : Paris attends Barron & Tessa Hilton Host GODDESS Art Show in Bel Air, California.

May 05 : MJ Fan vs Sony/Estate lawsuit: The saga continues.

May 06 : Genevieve Jackson gets married to her longtime boyfriend Brandon. Many family members attend the wedding including Rebbie, Prince, Paris, Bigi, Omer etc. Janet does not attend the ceremony and the party.

Paris is spotted at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

May 8 : Janet is spotted today at the JFK Airport in New York City.

May 9 : Paris makes an appearance at the Sephora shop in Paris, France to promote her KVD Make up line.

May 11 : Paris and Prince Jackson attend The MJ, The Michael Jackson Musical Celebrates the 2021-2022 Broadway Season at Tavern on The Green in New York City with Jackie and Marlon.

Prince on Instagram : “Congratulations to @mjthemusical for 10 Tony nominations and congrats to @myles.frost for his nomination for Best Performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical! I’m so proud of y’all and it’s truly well earned!”

May 12 : Paris attends the star-studded opening of Hard Rock Hotel New York in New York City.

May 16 : Michael Jackson’s Estate announces Thriller 40 on November 18.

May 20 : Paris releases her new single/video : “lighthouse”.

Prince on Instagram : “Had a great time celebrating @mjthemusical last week and their 10 Tony Nominations!!! I got to see and spend time with my uncles @jackiejackson5 and @marlondavidjackson5 and reminisce about my younger memories of them. I even got to do the iconic @thejacksons point with them. It’s truly an honor to be able to celebrate my father and family’s legacy and it couldn’t be done without the hard work, dedication and overall passion that the team at @mjthemusical have; it was a pleasure getting to meet and speak with all the individuals involved in making this fun musical. Thank you for honoring my fathers music and legacy and continuing to spread his message throughout history. Much love to you all”.

May 25 : Prince on Instagram : “No caption really needed. Truly heartbreaking to see all this ignorant and unnecessary violence being enacted against the innocent and defenseless. I’m still lost for words and I don’t know what could be done but SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. Please keep the victims and survivors of these horrible crimes in your thoughts/prayers and hearts”.

May 27 : Paris performs at the Boston Calling Music Festival in Boston, Massachusetts.

June 12 : Prince and Paris attend 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. Myles Frost takes home the #TonyAward for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in MJ: The Musical! Later Prince and Paris attend the after forty for MJ the musical.

June 13 : Brett Barnes gives his first interview since 1993 on the MJ Cast podast to defend Michael.

June 15 : Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson Biopic, ‘Michael,’ Is Casting for Its Star

The film is still in the development phase, and “Michael” is on the hunt for a director to guide the project. Casting director Kimberly Hardin is on board to assemble the cast—including its lead. Production is tentatively set to start in 2023 in an unnamed location

June 21 : Paris performs her new single “Lighthouse” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City.

June 24 : The Michael Jackson Estate sue Jeffre Phillips

Michael Jackson’s estate claims Jeffre Phillips once engaged to LaToya Jackson used the chaos and sadness around Michael’s death to steal a bunch of property from the home where Michael Jackson was murdered.
According to new legal documents, the Estate claims Jeffre Phillips apparently used his 9-day stay in Michael’s Carolwood House to steal personal and private property.
Michael’s estate claims Phillips started staying at the home right after MJ died on June 25, 2009 and pulled off brazen acts of theft under the cover of all the hullabaloo around the home … making off with items including MJ’s iPhone, California drivers license, prescription pill bottles with pills inside and some clothes.
The Estate claims Phillips also stole handwritten notes from MJ, plus a briefcase filled with personal and business papers, as well as video cameras, computers and hard drives and even stole the pajamas Michael was wearing in the final hours before his death — which had apparently been removed from his body by the paramedics trying to save his life — and a resuscitator tube that appears to have been used on Michael. The lawsuit was filled on Friday 24 June 2022.

June 25 : On the 13th anniversary of Michael’s passing, many family members shares pictures and tribute on their social medias including Prince, Janet, LaToya, TJ & Taj.

June 29 : The Cascio tracks removed from all music platforms

The infamous Cascio tracks that were on the first posthumous album of the King of Pop released in 2010, have been removed from some music platforms. The tracks “Breaking News”, “Keep Your Head Up”, and “Monster” seems to not appear on certain platforms anymore Vera Serova has been taking on Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson in court for years after the release of the album which included the 3 disputed songs.

June 30 : The Michael Jackson Estate has released its first statement on the removal of the Cascio tracks from streaming platforms, to @BTMSite. They have stated the removal has nothing to do with the song’s authenticity, but that the fan’s attention isn’t where it should be, on their new products. J.

July 28 : LaToya posts a photo montage of Michael and her in the 80’s : “Memories! Feeling Mellow Yellow on a throwback Thursday! We dressed alike a lot around the house. Especially sweaters and Pjs! “.

August 09 : Paris attends the KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Liquid Lipstick Launch in New York City.

August 11 : Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Settle Lawsuit Over Cascio Tracks

August 12 : Medias reveal that Paris has bought a $3.8 million new home located in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles. “The 24-year-old musician’s new home has had some incredibly talented previous owners too. Paris bought the property from Maroon 5 keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, who was sold the house in 2012 by Canadian songstress K.D. Lang!. Paris appears to now live alone with her pets after selling the first house she bought, a five-bedroom home in Topanga Canyon, which she lived in with friends”.

August 13 : The Michael Jackson’s estate vs Jeffre Phillips saga continues! After the lawsuit was filled on Friday 24 June 2022 where Michael Jackson’s estate claims Jeffre Phillips used the chaos and sadness around Michael’s death to steal a bunch of property from the home where Michael Jackson was murdered. LaToya Jackon’s ex-fiancé Jeffré Phillips has told a judge he did not steal Michael’s private property in the days after his death. According to court documents, in his declaration, Phillips said the allegations are not true. He said from 1995 through 2015, he dated LaToya. “We were engaged to be married during the last one and a half years of our relationship. Throughout our relationship, we lived together, worked together, toured together, starred in our own reality show together and operated as a single-family unit.”

August 18 : Paris attends “Paris Hilton x Tzuri’ event in Beverly Hills.

August 19 : Paris and Prince attend the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

August 23 : Paris attends Demi Lovato’s birthday party in West Hollywood.

August 29 : Many family members and friends celebrate Michael’s life on social networks.

Prince attends this year’s annual Michael Jackson birthday celebration at Michael Jackson ONE in Las Vegas and posts on Instagram : Happy birthday to the greatest! Miss you more and more but I love you more and more with each day. Thank you for everything

LaToya : I recall you sitting at your television crying saying I didn’t win Not 1 award. And then you said “Watch Me”I’m gonna win every ward & they’ll all come begging for me! And They Did! VMAs 1995 Such a stellar performance! Happy Birthday.

August 31 : Paris & Melissa Lauren attend the lauching party for Flaunt magazine.

September 3 : First win for the Estate in “Michael Jackson Estate vs Jeffre Phillips”

Michael Jackson’s estate just scored a big legal win in the legal battle with Jeffre Phillips by preventing a potential sale of Michael’s property the estate claims was stolen from the singer’s home right after his death. According to new legal docs, a judge issued a preliminary injunction barring Jeffre Phillips from selling any items he allegedly removed from the residence back in 2009.

September 15 : Paris attends the The Elizabeth Taylor Ball To End AIDS at West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood.

September 23 : Paris walks the runway of the Philipp Plein SS23 Fashion Show during the during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023.

September 29 : Prince shares the trailer of Fully Torqued TV show on History channel filmed at Hayvenhurst with a makeover of his truck.

September 30 : Paris attends the Giambattista Valli Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. At night she gives a concert at Le Popup Du Level in Paris.

October 02 : Paris attends the Givenchy Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. At night she gives a concert at Club Silencio in Paris.

October 03 : Paris attends the Stella McCartney Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Later, Paris attends Steven Klein ‘s book launching party at Le Carmen, the moody Parisian hotspot.

Later Paris & Janet both attend the Edward Enninful’s party and they pose for pictures together. It’s their first public appearance together since Michael’s funerals in July 2009.

October 7 : Paris attends a Lacoste Event at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.

Janet shares a picture with Paris Jackson from October 3 : “So good catching up w/ my beautiful niece @parisjackson.”

October 8 : Paris attends the 32nd Annual EMA Awards Gala honoring Billie Eilish, Maggie Baird And Nikki Reed in Los Angeles.

October 11 : Paris attends the GMC Hummer EV x Don C event in Los Angeles.

October 28 : Live from Hayvenhurst, Prince gives an interview to Good Morning Britain.

At night, Prince hosts the 6th Annual THRILLER NIGHT Halloween Party at Hayvenhurst with many family and friends (Paris, Bigi, TJ, Taj, Austin, Yashi, Tito, Siggy, Chris Tucker etc.). The special night celebrates the 40th anniversary of Thriller and is also a fundraiser for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation and Dee Dee Foundation.

October 29 : Second day of THRILLER NIGHT Halloween Party at Hayvenhurst.

October 30 : Third day of THRILLER NIGHT Halloween Party at Hayvenhurst.

November 01 : Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music launch a worldwide campaign to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album Thriller, featuring Fan Event Parties, Immersive Experience to be held in two countries: Düsseldorf, Germany on November 10–13 and New York on November 18–20 and there will be an event filming that will be part of a documentary about Thriller on November 30.

November 06 : Paris opens for The Revivalists at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

November 09 : The Michael Jackson Estate seeking to recover $1 million in property possessed by Jeffre Phillips.

The Estate launched legal actions last June when Julien’s Auctions reported Phillips’s attempt to sell the items to the Estate. Today, the Estate is seeking to recover $1 million in property the estate believes is being wrongfully possessed by Jeffre Phillips.

November 14 : Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music release the 4K version of Jackson’s “Beat It” music video on YouTube. A 4K remaster of the “Thriller” short film also appeared on iTunes and Tidal, though it was removed shortly after.

November 17 : the 4K remastered “Thriller” short film is released on YouTube.

November 18 : Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music release “Thriller 40” as the 40th-anniversary edition reissue of Thriller. Thriller 40 is the third reissue of Thriller, following the 2001 special edition and Thriller 25 (2008).

December 02 : “Thriller 40” is a documentary film about the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller, directed by Nelson George, is released in the United States. It aires on Showtime and is streamed on Paramount+ only for Showtime subscribers. Internationally, it debuts the same day in the U.K., Australia, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Latin America, and South Korea.

December 08 : Paris Jackson, Courteney Cox, and Paris Hilton attend Celine at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

December 15 : LaToya shares a picture from 1987 with MJ : “Here we are in the camper on the set of “The Way You Make Me Feel” with little Emmanuel Lewis.”

December 16 : LaToya shares the song “Don”t Stop Til You Get Enough” : “I recall Mike calling me from rehearsal saying: “La Toya go in my closet and grab my black suit, socks and don’t forget the bowtie! We’re getting ready to film the video and I don’t have time to come home.”

December 24/25 : Prince, Paris & Bigi spend Christmas with their cousins TJ, Taj, Donte, Randy Jr, Jermajesty, Jaffar etc at Lake Tahoe in Calofornia.