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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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Jackson Family Archive
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![SONY Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson today announced they will remain business partners well into the future after inking a renewal of their previous deal together, again tying […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/michael-album-cover-115x115.jpg "Sony/Jackson Estate renew partnership in the face of ongoing fraud lawsuit")
Sony/Jackson Estate renew partnership in the face of ongoing fraud lawsuit
Posted on December 15, 2017 | 10 CommentsSONY Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson today announced they will remain business partners well into the future after inking a renewal of their previous deal together, again tying […] Read more... -
![On Friday, January 30, 2015 a California state appeals court rejected the latest endeavours of Michael Jackson’s mother and children to reverse a jury’s decision that exonerated AEG Live of negligence in […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Katherine-Jackson4best-11-115x115.jpg "Michael Jackson’s family sadly but not surprisingly denied new trial in liability case against concert promotor")
Michael Jackson’s family sadly but not surprisingly denied new trial in liability case against concert promotor
Posted on January 31, 2015 | 73 CommentsOn Friday, January 30, 2015 a California state appeals court rejected the latest endeavours of Michael Jackson’s mother and children to reverse a jury’s decision that exonerated AEG Live of negligence in […] Read more... -
![For those of you who missed it, a few days ago a previously-unreleased Jackson 5 recording from 1967 surfaced online. The song – “Big Boy” – is not new to Jackson […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jackson-5-early-days-115x115.jpg "LISTEN: Rare Jackson 5 recording from 1967 surfaces")
LISTEN: Rare Jackson 5 recording from 1967 surfaces
Posted on October 3, 2014 | 8 CommentsFor those of you who missed it, a few days ago a previously-unreleased Jackson 5 recording from 1967 surfaced online. The song – “Big Boy” – is not new to Jackson […] Read more... -
![Above: The Jacksons perform “This Place Hotel” (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) during one of their the historic Victory Tour concerts in 1984. The footage was recently uploaded to the group’s official […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/themes/arras-theme-master/images/thumbnail.png "The Jacksons release rare footage from 1984’s Victory Tour via YouTube")
The Jacksons release rare footage from 1984’s Victory Tour via YouTube
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 4 CommentsAbove: The Jacksons perform “This Place Hotel” (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) during one of their the historic Victory Tour concerts in 1984. The footage was recently uploaded to the group’s official […] Read more... -
![World-renowned music producer Teddy Riley has made the explosive claim that he was “set up” when The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music hired him to produce music for […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/teddy-riley-eddie-cascio-michael-album-launc-december-2010-e1378226017428-115x115.jpg "Producer Teddy Riley Says He Was “Set Up” & Apologises For Involvement In Controversial MJ Album!")
Producer Teddy Riley Says He Was “Set Up” & Apologises For Involvement In Controversial MJ Album!
Posted on September 3, 2013 | 58 CommentsWorld-renowned music producer Teddy Riley has made the explosive claim that he was “set up” when The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music hired him to produce music for […] Read more... -
![Around six minutes of unreleased footage of Michael Jackson and The Jacksons performing during their legendary Victory Tour has leaked online. The footage, uploaded to YouTube by a fan, showcases […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mj-victory-tour-michael-jackson-7905571-2560-1552-e1378017089845-115x115.jpg "Unreleased Victory Tour footage leaks online!")
Unreleased Victory Tour footage leaks online!
Posted on September 1, 2013 | 53 CommentsAround six minutes of unreleased footage of Michael Jackson and The Jacksons performing during their legendary Victory Tour has leaked online. The footage, uploaded to YouTube by a fan, showcases […] Read more... -
![Michael Jackson was alive in spirit tonight. Four of the King of Pop’s brothers – Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and Tito – recently re-formed as “The Jacksons” in a bid to […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jacksons-crowd-shot-e1364149385831-115x115.jpg "The Jacksons: Music’s Royal Family Down Under")
The Jacksons: Music’s Royal Family Down Under
Posted on March 24, 2013 | 34 CommentsMichael Jackson was alive in spirit tonight. Four of the King of Pop’s brothers – Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and Tito – recently re-formed as “The Jacksons” in a bid to […] Read more... -
![The history of “Hold My Hand” is an interesting one. Michael Jackson did not write the song, and the song was not written for Michael Jackson. Yet, “Hold My Hand” was […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/imgres-115x115.jpg "The HIStory of Michael Jackson’s “Hold My Hand”")
The HIStory of Michael Jackson’s “Hold My Hand”
Posted on October 14, 2012 | 13 CommentsThe history of “Hold My Hand” is an interesting one. Michael Jackson did not write the song, and the song was not written for Michael Jackson. Yet, “Hold My Hand” was […] Read more...