KING OF POP

Interesting program note: ABC will air a Spike Lee documentary on Michael Jackson's epochal "Bad" — which turns 25 Aug. 31. Not a lot of detail here yet — notably airdate, length, etc. — but the network indicates this should hit the air on Thanksgiving. Lee has presented this already at some film festivals in Toronto and Venice.

The details, via ABC's release:

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Legacy/Epic Records, carefully culling The Estate’s archives for rare and never-before-seen footage for the film which focuses on the creative forces that pushed Jackson to make the “BAD” album...

*Nine Months Later*



"Good job, te guys! That was an amazing show!" I detto to all my brothers as we gave brotherly hugs before we were to end the night. I was exhausted but I had to stay up long enough to get to my hotel room and call Taylor. "You too, Michael. te were amazing. Good job, lil' bro. te did good." detto Tito. We all stood in a cerchio and gave one big group hug for the night and then we went our separate ways to go to our hotels. For some reason, and I don't understand, we are all staying in separate hotels. I don't get it but I honestly don't care. All I cared abou was getting...

Janet Jackson's lawyer is defending her regarding a segnala claiming that the Estate of Michael Jackson filed documents in the probate court requesting that the estate be permitted to "foot a portion of the bill on Janet's mortgage on her posh Las Vegas condo."According to her lawyer Blair Brown, Janet's Las Vegas home, which is not a condo, has never even had a mortgage, and she purchased the home outright 10 years fa for her mother Katherine Jackson's use. Furthermore, Janet has "provided financial support unconditionally to her mother before and after Michael's death and will continue to...

It was 9am when Kasey Metts awoke to her alarm clock blaring in her ear. Kasey slowly got out of bed, as she did she remember that today was her checkup at the doctor. Kasey then walked to the bathroom and took herself a nice warm shower. Afterward she got dressed put on her makeup and headed out the door to her car.

Once Kasey arrived to the doctors office she signed in and sat in the waiting room. While waiting Kasey picked up a magazine that was on the small coffee tavolo in front of her. The whole front of the magazine was talking about Michael's jacksons new bad tour. Kasey never understood...

New York, NY – Epic/Legacy Recordings in collaboration with the Estate of Michael Jackson today announced the highly anticipated track listing for the September 18th release of Michael Jackson BAD25 that celebrates the legendary album and record breaking BAD tour. Featured in the deluxe package, are three CDs, two collectible booklets, and the first ever authorized DVD release of a concerto from the record breaking BAD World Tour – the July 16, 1988 sold out Wembley Stadium mostra in London.

Filled with previously re-mastered versions of iconic hits and un-released recordings from the King...

Jermaine Jackson -- a major ringleader in the Jackson family rebellion against the MJ Estate -- has officially defected from a family letter criticizing the Estate ... but still has "deep reservations" about the executors.

Jermaine just postato a long letter on his Twitter account, writing, "I rescind my signature from the letter which was sent to the Estate, and which should never have gone public."

"I still hold deep reservations about many issues involving the Estate, and I will continue to bring scrutiny and a resolute voice wherever we have cause for concern. But the way to address such...