More than two dozen analog master tapes capturing Michael Jackson singing songs at The Hit Factory recording studio in New York in 1994 have been scrubbed from an auction site after a lawyer representing the singer’s estate threatened a lawsuit this week, Rolling Stone confirmed. more...
Michael Jackson with two old ladies on a park bench
Joseph Fiennes has hit out at those who are criticizing him for accepting the role of Michael Jackson in an upcoming film about the King of Pop. The film centers on the bizarre true-life story in which Jackson embarked on a road trip with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando following the 9/11 attacks. more...
David Bowie's final album, Blackstar, has reached number one on the Billboard 200. It's the highest charting record by Bowie, whose previous highest charting record was the 2002 comp Best of Bowie. Blackstar managed to knock Adele's 25 out of the number one spot. The record also topped U.K. charts, making it Bowie's 10th chart topper in England. more...
The estate of the late Michael Jackson is in talks with Sony to buy the King of Pop's catalog. A source tells Rolling Stone that Sony ATV will "either become 100 percent owner or divest." Sony, worth an estimated $2 billion and owning the rights to some 750,000 songs, has maintained a 50-50 venture between Jackson since 1995. more...