MICHAEL JACKSON NEWS!!!
28th October, 2003 - Michael Jackson Introduces ´What More Can I Give´ Video At The Radio Music Awards
Beyonce Knowles begins introduction of Michael Jackson:
Taking the stage with a smile she begins, ´I am honored to be here tonight to introduce a music Icon. As a little girl, groovin´ to his music, I like millions around the world, tried to mimic his unique and thrilling singing and dancing. He´s still doing it! But today what I am trying to mimic is his passion for helping others. It is an example for all of us. He believes we can really change the world and he´s doing it. He still remains the biggest selling recording artist in the history of music. **begin applause and screams** The king of pop! Ladies and gentlemen please welcome artist and humanitarian, MICHAEL JACKSON!" **you rock my world plays in the background**
"I want to say thank you for your love, your support, all that you´ve done. I´m very honored to be here tonight. ´We Are The World´ was a project we did to feed people all around the globe who were starving. As you know it was a huge success. ´We Are The World´. This time the time has come for the sequel to ´We Are The World´ to express our feelings and hopes and lift those who need it most.
It´s been two years, a very long time, but with over 100 people participating and donating their per records, this project together finally arrived. It couldn´t have happened without you all(pointing to audience). It couldn´t have happened without Beyonce, she´s on there. A lot of artists (I love this woman here -she´s lovely (Beyonce) Incredibly talented artists that helped in creating this song that I wrote. Two years ago we survived a terrorist attack that not only changed our country, but the entire world. (I love you more).
We will never forget (I love you more) that terrible tragedy that brought us together and finally brought this project together. Producing this song was a miracle in itself. Here is a video showing some of the highlights of the moving collaboration, and tonight you will experience it here first. Thank you to Radio Music Awards for giving us the opportunity to bring it to the world. I hope that once again we can set out on a mission to lead the world on a path of harmony by asking ourselves every day ´What More Can I Give´?
The video begins to play........
Source: MJJForum.com
28th October, 2003 - ANNOUNCING THE OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE SINGLE "WHAT MORE CAN I GIVE" TO BENEFIT CHILDREN.
Be sure to check out the What More Can I Give website (www.whatmorecanIgive.com) which will will have the download of ´What More Can I Give´ available at 5:30pm Pacific Standard Time.
Contributing Artists to the song include: 3LW, Anastacia, Shawn Stockman/MichaelMcCray- (Boyz to Men), Bryton, Mariah Carey, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Billy Gilman, Hanson, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé Knowles, Ziggy Marley, Ricky Martin, Reba McEntire, Brian McKnight, Mya, *NSync, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana, Jon Secada, Shakira, Thalia, Usher, Luther Vandross; A portion of all proceeds goes to the designated charities.
Source: Whatmorecanigive.com / MJJForum.com
28th October, 2003 - Michael in Las Vegas - Part 2!
Club MJJF being represented by The Faze in Las Vegas reported that at about 11:00am there were about 700 fans outside the Aladdin Hotel hoping to catch a glimpse of Michael Jackson during the rescheduled autograph signing at 12:30pm PST. Once again this was a charity signing.
Along with the meet and greet, the donors received a new Michael Jackson book that opens and Michael speaks to you. Of course you know that there would be great photos in the book as well. There was a TV crew in place and ready for Michael´s arrival. At 12:45pm he arrived wearing black velvet type jacket with a sparkly design on it. But this time you could see his beautiful eyes because he wasn´t wearing sunglasses. As he did on Saturday, he came out to sign some autographs for fans and give a few very lucky girls a hug. There were rehearsals at the Aladdin at 2:00pm, although it still isn´t known if Michael will perform. Don´t forget to turn your TVs on or set your VCRs to NBC to watch the Radio Music Awards ... the time is 9:00pm ET/8:00pm Central.Source: MJJForum.com
27th October, 2003 - Stuart Backerman, official spokesperson for Michael Jackson, has issued the following message to fan clubs regarding the Key To The City event in Las Vegas on Saturday 25th October.
Wonderful fans:
I just wanted to tell all of you briefly about yesterday afternoon-it was so heartwarming!
I arranged, with assistance from others, for MJ to receive the key to the city from Mayor Goodman of Las Vegas. Mayor Goodman is a perfect mayor for Las Vegas. He's outgoing, straightforward,and he LOVES Michael Jackson.
Michael, of course, arrived late (LOL), but he was beaming. And Boy, what a crowd. MJ shook hands and signed some autographs,and then came the official ceremonies, which was fun. But after the ceremonies, and away from the crowd, Mayor Goodman told MJ how much he belives in him. He told MJ that he was so proud that Michael would come to the city, and be accesible to the public. He went on to say that MJ is one of the greatest people in the world, and he was going to make it his business to tell everybody how special MJ was. And would you believe it... he then begged MJ for tickets (for his daughter) to the RMAs. I almost died! Anyway, I thought you'd be interested in something you'd probably never hear about. Stuart BackermanSource: MJNI
25th October, 2003 - Michael in Las Vegas - Part 1!
Michael Jackson´s security and camera crews arrived just before 2PM PST at the Art of Music Store located in the Desert Passage Mall in Las Vegas. As they discussed their plan of action for the event, at least 200 fans were gathering outside the store. Inside the Art of Music Store, E´Cassanova, famous Michael Jackson impersonator, and Michael´s personal representative, Stuart Backerman, discussed and prepped key people regarding the presentation. Stuart Backerman reports to us that there are few celebrities that have been presented with The Key to Las Vegas and now Michael is one of the select few.
Half an hour later the crowd had grown even larger. Michael´s own film crew joins the other TV crews already out amongst the fans. Getting fan reactions, testimonials along with words of praise and adoration from the sea of people crowded outside the Desert Passage Mall. Club MJJF, being the meek people they are, made certain they were seen. Jumping right in front of the cameras, making certain their signs were in view, they proceeded to give their testimonies about Michael Jackson. The Faze and Fallyn of the KING OF POP Empire received a message from Stuart Backerman directed to Patricia Brown/MJJForum, "Trish is such a nice lady and we appreciate what MJJForum Fan Community does for Michael Jackson and the fans".
Now its 3PM PST, the crowd of fans has grown even larger. At least 500 people are outside with the Mayor waiting to make the presentation. They are just awaiting Michael´s arrival. In true Michael style, the King of Pop arrived close to an hour late. Just after 4PM PST Michael arrived wearing black pants, a red jacket and tinted aviator glasses.
The presentation was under way as E´Cassanova said a few words to Michael´s adoring fans! One of the keynote statements E´Cassanova made to the screaming crowd was "Michael Jackson fans don´t die, we multiply!" He then introduced The Mayor who then presented Michael Jackson with the Key to the city. Michael made a brief speech by thanking the fans for their support. Michael also collected various signs and banners from the fans. MJJForum will bring you more news as we receive it.
Source: MJJForum.com
22nd October, 2003 - What More Can I Give to be released on Monday, 27th October 2003!
Michael Jackson leads a superstar-studded cast of artists on What More Can I Give, which will finally be released soon, on Monday, 27th October. As the highlight of the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas, the shortfilm of What More Can I Give will be officially premiered in the US. Screening, which includes 'behind the scenes' footage of the song being recorded, features performances from some of the world's biggest names, including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake and N'Sync, Beyonce, Shakira, Luther Vandross, Tom Petty, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana.
During the Radio Music Awards, produced by Clear Channel Communications/NBC, Michael Jackson will be presented with the first ever What More Can I Give Humanitarian Honour for his lifetime charitable fund-raising efforts and in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the promotion of peace through his music. In the first of a series of appearances related to the project, Michael will deliver a speech about the principles behind the song.
What More Can I Give will be released as an official downloadable single to internet users all over the world. All proceeds from this transaction will go to a series of charities, the details of which will be revealed at a later date. Michael will be making a couple of live appearances while in Las Vegas, including one on Saturday, 25th October at 7.00pm at the Art of Music Store in the Aladdin Mall, to sign autographs and memorabilia. Special editions of merchandise including new T-shirts will also be available at this time.
Clear Channel Communications will also release the single to their radio stations across the world. Michael Jackson is also providing MJ News International with the What More Can I Give shortfilm for our Music & Me Tribute Show at The Aldwych Theatre (tentative date Sunday, 16th November - tbc) as the European premiere. Stuart Backerman said, "Michael would love MJNI to play What More Can I Give to an auditorium full of his loyal fans and has therefore requested that the Fan Club be provided with the film."
Fans have played a large role in the release of the song. Says Stuart Backerman, "Michael has said to me so many times, it is because of the fans. Fans campaigned so hard for the release of this song and Michael joins with all the artists involved in thanking the fans for their continued support of What More Can I Give." Backerman continued, "What More Can I Give used to be a secret gem but will now be available to everyone through Clear Channel."
Source: MJNI
Lyrics to "One More Chance"
Uh.. huh....Alright This Time, gonna do my best to make it right, Can’t go on without you by my side. (Hold On) Shelter, come and rescue me out of this storm, And, out of this cold I need someone, (Oh Why, Oh Why, Why, Why) If you see her? Tell her this from me, All I need is
CHORUS One More Chance At Love One More Chance At Love (One More) One More Chance At Love One More(See) Chance At Love (Say, One More) One More Chance At Love One More Chance At Love (One More) One More Chance At Love (Alright) One More Chance At Love Searching, for that one who is going to make me whole, Help me make these mysteries unfold. (Hold On) Lightning, about to strike in rain only on me... Hurt so bad, sometimes it´s hard to breathe. (Oh Why, Why) If you see her? Tell her this from me, All I need is CHORUS And, I would walk around this world to find her, And, I don’t care what it takes, no (Why) I’d sail the seven seas to be near her, And, If you happen to see her, See, Tell her this from me, CHORUSOctober 2003, Michael Jackson is releasing an album called NUMBER ONES in November 2003!
Michael Jackson is gearing up for another phenomenal release! The album called "Number Ones" will be a retrospective of his national and international No.1 hits and will also include his brand new song "ONE MORE CHANCE"! The song has already been played on radio stations all over the world and has had quite a success!! An undeniably thrilling collection on both CD and DVD will be released on 17th November 2003. Sony UK released an official press statement in which they announced the official tracklisting of the new album (below). Please note that the specified tracklisting does not apply for the USA.
Tracklisting:
1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (7" Single Edit) 3:55 (Off The Wall)
2 Rock With You (Album Version) 3:38 (Off The Wall) 3 Billie Jean (Album Version) 4:52 (Thriller) 4 Beat It (Album Version) 4:17 (Thriller) 5 Thriller (Single Edit) 5:18 (Thriller) 6 Human Nature (Album Version 4:05 (Thriller) 7 I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Album Version) 4:13 (Bad) 8 Bad (Album Version) 4:07 (Bad) 9 The Way You Make Me Feel (Album Version) 4:57 (Bad) 10 Dirty Diana (Album Version) 4:41 (Bad) 11 Smooth Criminal (Album Version) 4:16 (Bad) 12 Black Or White (Single Edit) 3:22 (Dangerous) 13 You Are Not Alone (Radio Edit) 4:29 (HIStory) 14 Earth Song (Radio Edit) 4:58 (HIStory) 15 Blood On The Dance Floor (Album Version) 4:13 (Blood On The Dance Floor) 16 You Rock My World (Radio Edit) 4:25 (Invincible) 17 Break Of Dawn (Album Version) 5:32 (Invincible) 18 One More Chance (Album Version) 3:50 (single - 10th November)In addition, a new one - hour television special is being produced to air around Thanksgiving. The show will feature videos from Number Ones, career highlights and a performance of One More Chance. Michael's spokesman Stuart Backerman explained: "Michael has a longstanding contractual obligation to the "CBS Television Network" to do a performance on air. In order to fulfill this contractual obligation, MJ and CBS have agreed, in principal, that at a date to be announced (probably by Christmas season), CBS will air a one hour special using old footage from previous concerts etc, and to shoot MJ doing a taped performance of a new song, possibly "One More Chance". However, there will not be an interview segment."
14.September 2003, Jay Kid is back in Neverland performing for Michael! This report is taken from Jay Kid's diary on www.jay-kid.com
These past few weeks have simply been so exiting that I can hardly describe it, but I'm gonna try anyway. Today is Sunday and I am sitting in the hotel in LA writing this.
Yesterday, the whole crew and I went to Neverland to attend a huge charity event. We left the hotel at 8 in the morning and arrived at Neverland around noon, where I was interviewed by a whole bunch of the major American TV stations. At around 3:30 in the afternoon I performed on a stage right in the middle of Michael Jackson's own amusement park and the audience was SO COOL! I wasn't quite satisfied with the show but I guess it's just because I expected so much from myself (It's not everyday I perform for the king of pop himself). After the show EVERYONE came over and told me how great the show was and how fantastic they thought I was. They ALL thought that I would be very succesful in the US when my single and album comes out overthere.
Thoughout the day, people kept coming over to meet me and say hello to the whole crew. It was all very relaxed and we really enjoyed the whole day at the ranch. It was very different from the first time i visited Neverland because there were so many more people and a lot of American celebrities were just walkin around saying hello to all the other visitors. I saw Mike Tyson, Ashanti, Chris Tucker and many more. We tried almost every ride in the amusement park and I especially loved a ride called "The Zipper". It's kinda hard to explain exactly how it works but the point is that it trows you around in one loop after another so you get VERY dizzy. Michael Jackson calls it "The Puke Bucket" and they say that he holds the world record on the ride going on it for 45 minutes straight. I think I tried it 10 times during the day. We also rode the trains in the park and played games in Michael's arcade where he has collected 40-50 of the collest arcade games I have ever seen.
In the evening there was a very nice dinner arrangement and on all the plates there was an official programme for the event. In the back of the programme there was a full page add for my upcoming album and I was really happy when I saw it because someone in my crew had arranged it as a special surprize for me.
After dinner a huge American radio station had put up a "night club tent" and around 9:30 EVERYONE was assembled in the tent to see Michael Jackson present a check with all the money that had been collected for charity thoughout the day. He held a little speach and thanked everyone for a wonderful day and after that the radio station presented him with this big birthday cake. Suddenly someone shouted "FOOD FIGHT" and then everyone on stage started throwing the cake at each other.. It was VERY VERY funny but also created a lot of chaos, because Michael had to leave so soon after that - he couldn't stay because he was completely covered just like all the other celebrities on the stage.
We went on some more rides in the amusement park and enjoyed watching all the little lights that lit the whole place up like a christmas tree.
Just when we was about to leave the park and go home we ran into Michael's official spokesman who was very kind and invited us all into his cabin for cokes. We ended up hanging out and talking with him for around 2 hours before heading back to the hotel. I slept all the way back in the car and aslo fell a sleep almost before hitting the pillow in my hotel room. I guess I had just about as much exitement as I could handle in one fantastic day.
Today most of my crew is going back home to Denmark but daddy and me are staying for two more days because we are going to meet some more people from the record company tomorrow. Today we are going to spend the day at Universal Studios and we better get going right now because I've been told that it's almost impossible to go on all the rides in just one day.
1.September 2003, Jay Kid gets to meet Michael Jackson for the very first time! This report is taken from Jay Kid's diary on www.jay-kid.com
It's late in the evening (American time) and monday morning in Denmark. I almost can't describe how happy I am right now. A whole day at Michal's ranch, Neverland - Eventhough it is almost impossible I'll try to describe it for you.Last night it got REALLY late at the concert because after the concert I met with Michael and when I got back down from Michaels room "backstage", EVERYONE wanted to know how it went and what he had said to me. I told them some of it and the rest I keept for myself because I wanted to keep something personal and private between Michael and me. Danish TV2 was there, so I gave an interview with them sometime around midnight a lot later I finally got to go to bed. This morning when I got up at 7:30, I had to keep reassuring myself that I was really awake and that it hadn't all been a dream. I had really performed in front of Michael Jackson and had and I had really met him in person.I think mom and dad felt excactly the same way and the adventure hadn't even ended yet. Today I was going to Neverland and right after breakfast me and the crew headed out for Michaels private ranch.When we got in through the huge gates (with "Neverland" printed in gold on them),
