Michael Jackson's producer/director for the "This Is It" tour will be a 星, 星级 witness for the prosecution in Dr. Conrad Murray's preliminary hearing which begins today ... sources tell TMZ.
Our sources tell us ... Kenny Ortega will testify that on June 19, 2009 -- a week before MJ died -- Michael complained he was cold, had the shakes and was unable to perform ... so the rehearsal was canceled.
The 下一个 日 -- June 20 -- an emergency meeting was held at Michael's home. Kenny Ortega, several big wigs from AEG, Michael, and Dr. Conrad Murray were present. We're told the meeting was "intense, loud and argumentative." Kenny read Michael the riot act, imploring him to take better care of himself because the tour was imminent.
Ortega will testify, during the meeting, Dr. Murray 说 some "terrible things," 展示 a lack of concern and respect for Michael. Our sources would not reveal specifics, but we're told it's "damaging" to Murray.
Ortega will also testify that on June 23 and 24 -- the 日 before Jackson died -- Michael did a complete turnaround in rehearsals, wowing the backup dancers and others present with his moves and singing.
Ortega's testimony is important, because prosecutors will argue MJ was fine before Murray began pumping him with drugs the 日 he died.
Our sources tell us ... Kenny Ortega will testify that on June 19, 2009 -- a week before MJ died -- Michael complained he was cold, had the shakes and was unable to perform ... so the rehearsal was canceled.
The 下一个 日 -- June 20 -- an emergency meeting was held at Michael's home. Kenny Ortega, several big wigs from AEG, Michael, and Dr. Conrad Murray were present. We're told the meeting was "intense, loud and argumentative." Kenny read Michael the riot act, imploring him to take better care of himself because the tour was imminent.
Ortega will testify, during the meeting, Dr. Murray 说 some "terrible things," 展示 a lack of concern and respect for Michael. Our sources would not reveal specifics, but we're told it's "damaging" to Murray.
Ortega will also testify that on June 23 and 24 -- the 日 before Jackson died -- Michael did a complete turnaround in rehearsals, wowing the backup dancers and others present with his moves and singing.
Ortega's testimony is important, because prosecutors will argue MJ was fine before Murray began pumping him with drugs the 日 he died.
The owners of the Neverland Ranch -- the former 首页 of Michael Jackson -- want to turn the property into a teenage 音乐 haven.
TMZ has learned Colony Capital wants to develop a business plan to turn Neverland into a small 音乐 institute -- similar to The Juilliard School in NYC. The plan is to teach teens all aspects of music, including 写作 and performing.
Colony wants to turn the property into a campus, in which scores of teenagers -- rich and poor -- can learn the trade that made Michael Jackson a legend.
There are two big stumbling blocks. The first is making sure Santa Barbara County will sign off on such a project.
The 秒 -- and bigger issue -- is whether Colony Capital can use Michael Jackson's name to promote such an institute. TMZ has good news for Colony .... sources directly connected with the Michael Jackson Estate tell us, "It's an interesting idea and we'd be open to it."
TMZ has learned Colony Capital wants to develop a business plan to turn Neverland into a small 音乐 institute -- similar to The Juilliard School in NYC. The plan is to teach teens all aspects of music, including 写作 and performing.
Colony wants to turn the property into a campus, in which scores of teenagers -- rich and poor -- can learn the trade that made Michael Jackson a legend.
There are two big stumbling blocks. The first is making sure Santa Barbara County will sign off on such a project.
The 秒 -- and bigger issue -- is whether Colony Capital can use Michael Jackson's name to promote such an institute. TMZ has good news for Colony .... sources directly connected with the Michael Jackson Estate tell us, "It's an interesting idea and we'd be open to it."
你 came and changed my life
你 Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect 更多 Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
你 Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
你 came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much 你 had to spend
when My fears came
你 came and took The shame
你 lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're 天使 In My sky
你 opened my heart
Through blocked walls
你 Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
你 were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I 爱情 you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
你 Let Me survive
I never felt like this before
It's very perfect 更多 Than I Thought
I came to This world hopeless,helpless
你 Made Me Speechless
I was alone with no friend
你 came my friend
Until The end
and never looked for How Much 你 had to spend
when My fears came
你 came and took The shame
你 lifted me up In the sky
and Made me fly so high
like a butterfly
cause you're 天使 In My sky
你 opened my heart
Through blocked walls
你 Made Me See the light
through Darkness night
你 were My dreams
through My fighting In nightmare
I can't explain Much
how I Feel About You
Just Let my feelings come to you
Cause I 爱情 you
yes It's true!!!!!!!!!!
11/11/2010 11:00 PM PST 由 TMZ Staff
The first new Michael Jackson single will be a duet with 阿肯 -- a song entitled "Hold My Hand" that was originally leaked in 2008.
Epic Records/Sony 音乐 just announced the lead single off the upcoming album "Michael" -- and "Hold My Hand" will be released this coming Monday, November 15 on michaeljackson.com.
阿肯 and MJ recorded the track back in 2007 ... a raw, incomplete version was eventually leaked to the public.
The new album will feature a total of 10 tracks -- including the controversial "Breaking News" -- when it's released December 14.
The first new Michael Jackson single will be a duet with 阿肯 -- a song entitled "Hold My Hand" that was originally leaked in 2008.
Epic Records/Sony 音乐 just announced the lead single off the upcoming album "Michael" -- and "Hold My Hand" will be released this coming Monday, November 15 on michaeljackson.com.
阿肯 and MJ recorded the track back in 2007 ... a raw, incomplete version was eventually leaked to the public.
The new album will feature a total of 10 tracks -- including the controversial "Breaking News" -- when it's released December 14.
Michael Jackson could live again on the big screen -- TMZ has learned a former Jackson associate is trying to 商店 around a full-length movie featuring unseen rehearsal footage from MJ's 1981 音乐会 series.
The man behind the deal is Ron Newt -- who claims he was so close with Michael, that the singer gave him special behind-the-scenes footage from Jackson's 1981 Triumph Tour.
Now, after seeing the success of "This Is It " -- Newt tells TMZ he's put together a 64-minute feature film from his footage ... which includes several candid moments involving MJ and his brothers. Michael can also be seen dancing, 唱歌 and directing the stage production.
Newt tells us he's already getting offers from several interested parties -- with proposals reaching into seven figures.
The man behind the deal is Ron Newt -- who claims he was so close with Michael, that the singer gave him special behind-the-scenes footage from Jackson's 1981 Triumph Tour.
Now, after seeing the success of "This Is It " -- Newt tells TMZ he's put together a 64-minute feature film from his footage ... which includes several candid moments involving MJ and his brothers. Michael can also be seen dancing, 唱歌 and directing the stage production.
Newt tells us he's already getting offers from several interested parties -- with proposals reaching into seven figures.
The world was in great depression,
the custody for your kids was in session.
There was too much buzz around,
all I wanted to hear your voice your sound.
I wish 你 hadn't gone,
all 你 had to do was sing one 更多 song.
I'm 写作 this to you.
your death has made me blue.
Why did 你 pass on June 25, 2009?
"This is it" last 音乐会 then 你 had to resign.
On my continuation my friend
told me 你 had passed 你 were dead.
God decided he needed you,
I respected the things 你 used to do.
Your songs were good, great,
to me and the 音乐 world 你 were a saint.
耶稣 decided he wanted 你 my friend,
你 and I know that your 音乐 is not at an end.
The world kept talking about him,
the planet and the sun now seemed a little less bright, dim.
Goodbye 你 were a story, a light,
see 你 later and when I see you, 你 will be a sight.
the custody for your kids was in session.
There was too much buzz around,
all I wanted to hear your voice your sound.
I wish 你 hadn't gone,
all 你 had to do was sing one 更多 song.
I'm 写作 this to you.
your death has made me blue.
Why did 你 pass on June 25, 2009?
"This is it" last 音乐会 then 你 had to resign.
On my continuation my friend
told me 你 had passed 你 were dead.
God decided he needed you,
I respected the things 你 used to do.
Your songs were good, great,
to me and the 音乐 world 你 were a saint.
耶稣 decided he wanted 你 my friend,
你 and I know that your 音乐 is not at an end.
The world kept talking about him,
the planet and the sun now seemed a little less bright, dim.
Goodbye 你 were a story, a light,
see 你 later and when I see you, 你 will be a sight.
TMZ has learned Michael Jackson's tomb has been defaced 由 a stealth band of vandals -- who have marked the walls of MJ's mausoleum with hidden messages ... and it's all in permanent ink.
Security at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA is on the lookout for "fans" who have been 写作 messages in hard-to-spot places outside the main window of the building in which MJ is entombed.
The 写作 is mostly hidden underneath ledges -- 或者 in spots covered 由 bushes -- and contains messages like, "Miss you" and "Keep the dream alive."
Reps at Forest Lawn are pretty ticked off -- telling TMZ, "Activity such as this, is a prime example why we are evaluating the level of access to the various entrances of the Great Mausoleum."
Forest Lawn also tells us that anyone caught vandalizing the cemetery will be banned for life.
Security at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA is on the lookout for "fans" who have been 写作 messages in hard-to-spot places outside the main window of the building in which MJ is entombed.
The 写作 is mostly hidden underneath ledges -- 或者 in spots covered 由 bushes -- and contains messages like, "Miss you" and "Keep the dream alive."
Reps at Forest Lawn are pretty ticked off -- telling TMZ, "Activity such as this, is a prime example why we are evaluating the level of access to the various entrances of the Great Mausoleum."
Forest Lawn also tells us that anyone caught vandalizing the cemetery will be banned for life.
The company suing the Michael Jackson estate for $300 million over the Jackson family 音乐会 that never took place just got two strikes against it, and the pitcher was a federal judge.
The judge on Tuesday threw out two of the three claims AllGood Entertainment filed against the estate, AEG and Frank Dileo.
The suit claims Dileo, MJ's alleged former manager, made a deal with AllGood that Michael would perform at a Jackson Family 音乐会 before doing any other gigs. 由 launching the 伦敦 series of concerts, AllGood claims Jackson breached his deal and cost AllGood a bundle.
But a federal judge ruled AllGood's claim for fraud and tortious interference (i.e., intermeddling) was bogus. All that is left of the lawsuit is a breach of contract claim.
The estate claims Dileo never had authority to make a deal with AllGood.
The judge on Tuesday threw out two of the three claims AllGood Entertainment filed against the estate, AEG and Frank Dileo.
The suit claims Dileo, MJ's alleged former manager, made a deal with AllGood that Michael would perform at a Jackson Family 音乐会 before doing any other gigs. 由 launching the 伦敦 series of concerts, AllGood claims Jackson breached his deal and cost AllGood a bundle.
But a federal judge ruled AllGood's claim for fraud and tortious interference (i.e., intermeddling) was bogus. All that is left of the lawsuit is a breach of contract claim.
The estate claims Dileo never had authority to make a deal with AllGood.