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![There has been yet another twist in the class action lawsuit filed by Californian consumer Vera Serova against Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson regarding three allegedly fake […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/michael-twitter-46x46.jpg "First Amendment Coalition to Support Sony and the Jackson Estate in Fake Songs Lawsuit")
First Amendment Coalition to Support Sony and the Jackson Estate in Fake Songs Lawsuit
Posted on February 9, 2021 | No Comments - Californian Government Joins Fraud Lawsuit Against Sony Music and Jackson Estate
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![The following is based on a chapter from my book, first released in 2015 as Xscape Origins and re-issued in an expanded edition in 2018 as Michael Jackson: Songs & […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jackson-Anka-1983-46x46.jpeg "Love Never Felt So Good and Michael Jackson’s Work with Paul Anka")
Love Never Felt So Good and Michael Jackson’s Work with Paul Anka
Posted on January 3, 2021 | 6 Comments - Fake Michael Jackson Songs Lawsuit Boosted by Support from Consumer Protection Groups
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![Taking listeners inside the recording studio with Michael Jackson and his production team, The Genesis of Thriller tells the story behind the creation of the biggest selling album in music […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-29-at-5.33.12-pm-46x46.png "The Genesis of Thriller – A Michael Jackson Documentary")
The Genesis of Thriller – A Michael Jackson Documentary
Posted on July 29, 2020 | 10 Comments -
![The California Supreme Court today granted review of an ongoing lawsuit centred around the alleged forgery of three songs attributed to pop superstar Michael Jackson, and the commercial exploitation of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MICHAEL-cd-album-cover-46x46.jpg "Sony and Jackson Estate not off the hook in fake songs case")
Sony and Jackson Estate not off the hook in fake songs case
Posted on April 23, 2020 | 8 Comments -
![THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA has today ruled that it will hear the case of Vera Serova versus Sony Music and The Estate of Michael Jackson regarding the advertisement and commercial […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MJ-Sony-Kills-Music-46x46.jpg "BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to hear case of fan versus Sony Music & Michael Jackson Estate in fake songs lawsuit")
BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to hear case of fan versus Sony Music & Michael Jackson Estate in fake songs lawsuit
Posted on December 13, 2018 | 5 Comments -
![A teenager walks into a record store before Christmas 2018 and sees what he believes is the perfect gift for his mom (who already owns three Michael Jackson albums): an […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dlz8lkoUcAEZTty-46x46.jpg "Supreme Court petitioned in fake Michael Jackson songs case while fans launch annual campaign to remove them from 2010 album")
Supreme Court petitioned in fake Michael Jackson songs case while fans launch annual campaign to remove them from 2010 album
Posted on November 11, 2018 | 1 Comment -
![THE VOCALIST on three allegedly fake Michael Jackson tracks sang in the wrong dialect, was unable to control fundamental aspects of his singing voice including vibrato, and even mispronounced Jackson’s […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FAKEMICHAEL-3-46x46.jpg "EXCLUSIVE: Forensic Report Concludes Posthumous Michael Jackson Album DID Include FAKE Songs, Sung by an Impostor!")
EXCLUSIVE: Forensic Report Concludes Posthumous Michael Jackson Album DID Include FAKE Songs, Sung by an Impostor!
Posted on September 4, 2018 | 21 Comments - BREAKING: Court rules FAKE Michael Jackson songs can be sold as genuine, dismisses claims against Sony & Jackson Estate
Posted on August 29, 2018 | No Comments
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Bad25 Archive
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![As reported exclusively two weeks ago in my May 31, 2013 article – Spike Lee’s “Bad 25” documentary, which chronicles the creation of Michael Jackson’s 1987 “Bad” album and subsequent short […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/michael-jackson-bad25-115x115.jpg "Confirmed: No in-store release for Bad 25 documentary")
Confirmed: No in-store release for Bad 25 documentary
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 17 CommentsAs reported exclusively two weeks ago in my May 31, 2013 article – Spike Lee’s “Bad 25” documentary, which chronicles the creation of Michael Jackson’s 1987 “Bad” album and subsequent short […] Read more... -
![The highly acclaimed Spike Lee documentary detailing the creative process of the King of Pop during the making of his legendary 1987 “Bad” album has finally been made available for […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Michael-Jackson-BAD-copy-115x115.jpg "Exclusive: Bad 25 documentary available, but not in stores")
Exclusive: Bad 25 documentary available, but not in stores
Posted on May 31, 2013 | 14 CommentsThe highly acclaimed Spike Lee documentary detailing the creative process of the King of Pop during the making of his legendary 1987 “Bad” album has finally been made available for […] Read more... -
![As we enter the back-end of March 2013, many Michael Jackson fans are wondering what the next phase of his posthumous career will bring. Last Friday marks three years since […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/MP-Instagram-e1363489469730-115x115.jpg "What’s next for Michael Jackson?")
What’s next for Michael Jackson?
Posted on March 17, 2013 | 94 CommentsAs we enter the back-end of March 2013, many Michael Jackson fans are wondering what the next phase of his posthumous career will bring. Last Friday marks three years since […] Read more... -
![Today an exciting new trailer for Spike Lee’s highly anticipated “Bad 25” documentary debuted during ABC’s ‘The View’. The trailer, which runs for just over a minute, is jam packed […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Michael-Jackson-BAD-copy-115x115.jpg "Official Bad 25 Documentary Trailer Released")
Official Bad 25 Documentary Trailer Released
Posted on October 19, 2012 | No CommentsToday an exciting new trailer for Spike Lee’s highly anticipated “Bad 25” documentary debuted during ABC’s ‘The View’. The trailer, which runs for just over a minute, is jam packed […] Read more... -
![It’s been almost a month since the Bad 25 campaign was unleashed on the world. While the companion DVD “Live at Wembley” continues to sell reasonably well in it’s stand-alone […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Michael-Jackson-BAD-115x115.jpg "Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 3)")
Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 3)
Posted on October 15, 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s been almost a month since the Bad 25 campaign was unleashed on the world. While the companion DVD “Live at Wembley” continues to sell reasonably well in it’s stand-alone […] Read more... -
![In it’s first week of release, Sony and the Michael Jackson Estate’s Bad 25 performed strongly, landing very respectable chart positions in most countries whilst shifting hundreds of thousands of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bad-25-e1337610920172-115x115.jpg "Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 2)")
Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 2)
Posted on October 9, 2012 | 1 CommentIn it’s first week of release, Sony and the Michael Jackson Estate’s Bad 25 performed strongly, landing very respectable chart positions in most countries whilst shifting hundreds of thousands of […] Read more... -
![A fantastic fan made video set to Jackson’s incredible home demo of what would ultimately become “Smooth Criminal”. This version was titled “Al Capone” and is featured on the Bad […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/themes/arras-theme-master/images/thumbnail.png "Michael Jackson’s Smooth Demo “Al Capone”")
Michael Jackson’s Smooth Demo “Al Capone”
Posted on October 9, 2012 | No CommentsA fantastic fan made video set to Jackson’s incredible home demo of what would ultimately become “Smooth Criminal”. This version was titled “Al Capone” and is featured on the Bad […] Read more... -
![Most of the weekly sales reports and music charts from around the world are in, and fans, Sony and the Estate are now able to see how Bad 25 has […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bad-25-e1337610920172-115x115.jpg "Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 1)")
Bad 25: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 1)
Posted on September 29, 2012 | 6 CommentsMost of the weekly sales reports and music charts from around the world are in, and fans, Sony and the Estate are now able to see how Bad 25 has […] Read more... -
![It’s out in some countries, and due out shortly in others. The 25th anniversary commemorative re-issue of Jackson’s 1987 “Bad” album contains some fantastic bonus material, including a collection of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/MJ-MITM-115x115.jpg "Bad 25.. Unreleased Content Review")
Bad 25.. Unreleased Content Review
Posted on September 17, 2012 | 3 CommentsIt’s out in some countries, and due out shortly in others. The 25th anniversary commemorative re-issue of Jackson’s 1987 “Bad” album contains some fantastic bonus material, including a collection of […] Read more... -
![For those of you who have not seen it – musician Darren Hayes has posted an incredible blog highlighting the impact that Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album has on his life. […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/MJ-Stevie-87-Brisbane-115x115.jpg "The 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Bad – By Darren Hayes")
The 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Bad – By Darren Hayes
Posted on August 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsFor those of you who have not seen it – musician Darren Hayes has posted an incredible blog highlighting the impact that Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album has on his life. […] Read more...