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![Today marks twenty years since Michael Jackson’s most daring, confrontational, controversial, personal, ambitious, and in my opinion underrated album was released. Originally intended as a greatest hits package with just a […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/history-art-46x46.png "HIStory 20: Michael Jackson’s secret meeting with Prince, and other memories from the King of Pop’s recording engineers")
HIStory 20: Michael Jackson’s secret meeting with Prince, and other memories from the King of Pop’s recording engineers
Posted on June 20, 2015 | 20 Comments -
![While I don’t tend to cover matters that don’t in one way or another relate to the King of Pop’s artistry, I couldn’t let June 13, 2015 pass without acknowledging the significance […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Not-guilty-46x46.jpg "June 13, ten years later: A day of reflection, not celebration for Michael Jackson fans")
June 13, ten years later: A day of reflection, not celebration for Michael Jackson fans
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 4 Comments -
![The MJCast is an up-and-coming podcast that provides to news and discussion on the King of Pop. Hosted by two Australians, Jamon and Q, it has quickly grown to be the […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/XO-and-Xscape-46x46.png "Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode")
Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode
Posted on June 1, 2015 | 1 Comment -
![As the 20th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s HIStory album approaches, Jackson’s longtime engineer and technical director, Brad Sundberg, reflects on the album’s creation, sharing intimate stories and anecdotes about his […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MJ-HIStory-46x46.jpg "20 years of HIStory: Michael Jackson’s longtime engineer looks back on album ahead of seminars in Germany and Spain")
20 years of HIStory: Michael Jackson’s longtime engineer looks back on album ahead of seminars in Germany and Spain
Posted on June 1, 2015 | 2 Comments -
![Michael Jackson fans got a two in one treat today after a one minute snippet of unreleased song “Seeing Voices” leaked on YouTube set to unreleased footage from Jackson’s 1993 […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/michael-jackson-ghosts-short-film1-e1376728241438-46x46.jpg "Snippet of unreleased Michael Jackson song “Seeing Voices” and never-seen footage from 1993’s “Is This Scary” leaks online")
Snippet of unreleased Michael Jackson song “Seeing Voices” and never-seen footage from 1993’s “Is This Scary” leaks online
Posted on May 30, 2015 | 16 Comments -
![A brand new biography on the King of Pop, MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson (Scribner/Simon & Schuster), is set for release in October 2015. Written by Rolling Stone contributing editor […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MJ-The-Genius-of-Michael-Jackson-46x46.jpg "New book ‘MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson’ set for October 2015 release")
New book ‘MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson’ set for October 2015 release
Posted on May 21, 2015 | 4 Comments -
![The world’s first ever Michael Jackson travel guide, Travelling With A King – Book 1, (originally published in French) has now been released in a brand new English edition! Travelling With […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11210273_1438724743095456_2106566733_n-46x46.jpg "Travelling With A King – The first ever Michael Jackson travel guide receives English publication!")
Travelling With A King – The first ever Michael Jackson travel guide receives English publication!
Posted on May 20, 2015 | No Comments -
![“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” is a first-person seminar offering an in-depth perspective on working with Michael Jackson in the recording studio and at his amazing residence, Neverland […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/brad-sundberg-in-the-studio-with-michael-jackson-1-46x46.jpg "“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” hits Toronto May 23!")
“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” hits Toronto May 23!
Posted on May 15, 2015 | No Comments -
![This week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XSCAPE-STANDARD-+-DELUXE-46x46.jpg "Xscape: One Year Later")
Xscape: One Year Later
Posted on May 14, 2015 | 9 Comments -
![The brand new Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson album has taken the world by storm since hitting the market on April 14, 2015. The album shot to the #1 spot […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tony-succar-1-46x46.jpg "Exclusive interview with Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson creator Tony Succar")
Exclusive interview with Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson creator Tony Succar
Posted on April 24, 2015 | 3 Comments
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The Estate Archive
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![This week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XSCAPE-STANDARD-+-DELUXE-115x115.jpg "Xscape: One Year Later")
Xscape: One Year Later
Posted on May 14, 2015 | 9 CommentsThis week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […] Read more... -
![2014 was yet another big year in the world of Michael Jackson, with Epic Records and The Estate putting his previously unreleased music on centre stage in the form of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michael-Jackson-history-tour1-115x115.jpg "Year In Review: 2014 in the world of Michael Jackson")
Year In Review: 2014 in the world of Michael Jackson
Posted on January 7, 2015 | 25 Comments2014 was yet another big year in the world of Michael Jackson, with Epic Records and The Estate putting his previously unreleased music on centre stage in the form of […] Read more... -
![Today it was confirmed that James Porte – co-writer of twelve controversial songs sold to Sony Music as ‘Michael Jackson’ recordings in 2010 – married collaborative partner Eddie Cascio’s sister, […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MICHAEL-cd-album-cover-115x115.jpg "Infamous Jackson relationship extends beyond music to marriage with Porte-Cascio wedding amidst pending fraud lawsuit")
Infamous Jackson relationship extends beyond music to marriage with Porte-Cascio wedding amidst pending fraud lawsuit
Posted on August 11, 2014 | 42 CommentsToday it was confirmed that James Porte – co-writer of twelve controversial songs sold to Sony Music as ‘Michael Jackson’ recordings in 2010 – married collaborative partner Eddie Cascio’s sister, […] Read more... -
![With the release of Michael Jackson’s “A Place With No Name” as the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ just weeks away, the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/MJOne-115x115.jpg "Cirque du Soleil’s ‘MJ ONE’ cast to celebrate “A Place With No Name” in new video")
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘MJ ONE’ cast to celebrate “A Place With No Name” in new video
Posted on July 24, 2014 | 12 CommentsWith the release of Michael Jackson’s “A Place With No Name” as the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ just weeks away, the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ […] Read more... -
![The latest posthumous Michael Jackson album Xscape comprises of eight remixed tracks recorded by the King of Pop between 1980 and 1999. The Deluxe Edition also includes the original versions of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Xscape-Silhouette-Artwork-on-GOLD-115x115.jpg "XSCAPE 2.0: New Michael Jackson album to be re-released later this year with additional material?")
XSCAPE 2.0: New Michael Jackson album to be re-released later this year with additional material?
Posted on July 18, 2014 | 59 CommentsThe latest posthumous Michael Jackson album Xscape comprises of eight remixed tracks recorded by the King of Pop between 1980 and 1999. The Deluxe Edition also includes the original versions of […] Read more... -
![An unreleased documentary showcasing the King of Pop’s 2007 photo shoots with Ebony/Jet Magazine and L’Uomo Vogue is certain to make an overwhelmingly positive impact on the late superstar’s fans […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MJ-Last-Photo-Shoots-3-115x115.png "EXCLUSIVE: Documentary about King of Pop’s 2007 Ebony and Vogue photo shoots will ‘wow’ fans, yet the Estate wants to stop them seeing it!")
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary about King of Pop’s 2007 Ebony and Vogue photo shoots will ‘wow’ fans, yet the Estate wants to stop them seeing it!
Posted on July 3, 2014 | 75 CommentsAn unreleased documentary showcasing the King of Pop’s 2007 photo shoots with Ebony/Jet Magazine and L’Uomo Vogue is certain to make an overwhelmingly positive impact on the late superstar’s fans […] Read more... -
![A Michael Jackson fan has filed a Class Action lawsuit in Los Angeles over the authenticity of three controversial songs included on the posthumously-released Michael album. The plaintiff, Vera Serova, alleges […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/michael-album-cover-115x115.jpg "Explosive fraud lawsuit names Michael Jackson’s estate, Sony Music, Eddie Cascio, James Porte over controversial songs released in 2010!")
Explosive fraud lawsuit names Michael Jackson’s estate, Sony Music, Eddie Cascio, James Porte over controversial songs released in 2010!
Posted on June 13, 2014 | 80 CommentsA Michael Jackson fan has filed a Class Action lawsuit in Los Angeles over the authenticity of three controversial songs included on the posthumously-released Michael album. The plaintiff, Vera Serova, alleges […] Read more... -
![“Just because you read it in a magazine or see it on a TV screen don’t make it factual.” Those are the prophetic words of Michael Jackson, taken from his […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/michael-jackson-hologram-2014-billboard-music-awards-performance-650-e1400487557445-115x115.jpg "Hologram at 2014 Billboard Music Awards NOT Michael Jackson, but an impersonator!")
Hologram at 2014 Billboard Music Awards NOT Michael Jackson, but an impersonator!
Posted on May 20, 2014 | 185 Comments“Just because you read it in a magazine or see it on a TV screen don’t make it factual.” Those are the prophetic words of Michael Jackson, taken from his […] Read more... -
![Epic Records chairman L.A. Reid reignited talk of a Michael Jackson duet with Justin Bieber this week during a sit-down interview with Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood – but The […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/michael-jackson-justin-bieber-slave-to-the-rhythm-duet2-115x115.jpg "Michael Jackson will NOT duet with Justin Bieber, says King of Pop’s Estate.")
Michael Jackson will NOT duet with Justin Bieber, says King of Pop’s Estate.
Posted on May 15, 2014 | 8 CommentsEpic Records chairman L.A. Reid reignited talk of a Michael Jackson duet with Justin Bieber this week during a sit-down interview with Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood – but The […] Read more... -
![Reviews of the new Michael Jackson album Xscape have begun emerging online today following a secret playback session hosted by BBC Radio’s DJ Trevor Nelson in the downstairs area of a […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Xscape_SG_640-115x115.jpg "XSCAPE: Reviewing the reviews and analysing the clues regarding the new Michael Jackson album")
XSCAPE: Reviewing the reviews and analysing the clues regarding the new Michael Jackson album
Posted on April 2, 2014 | 17 CommentsReviews of the new Michael Jackson album Xscape have begun emerging online today following a secret playback session hosted by BBC Radio’s DJ Trevor Nelson in the downstairs area of a […] Read more...