Michael Jackson News

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate

Nov 6, 2009 5:00 pm PST

Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by l...

A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13

Nov 6, 2009 11:30 am PST

A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito ...

Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend

Nov 2, 2009 1:00 pm PST

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the box office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend. "This Is It," featuring performances Jackson rehearsed for a marathon concert stand planned before his dea...

Could 'This Is It' win an Oscar?

Oct 29, 2009 3:00 pm PDT

Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture. Spokesman Steve Elzer said Thursday that the studio will submit "Michael Jackson's This Is It" for Academy Awards consideration this year. It missed t...

Michael Jackson movie earns $20 million on 1st day

Oct 29, 2009 11:00 am PDT

The Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" earned $20.1 million at worldwide box offices on its first day in theaters as fans around the globe turned out in strong numbers, Columbia Pictures said on Thursday. The movie studio said the fil...