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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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![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... -
![The currently-intended track list for the forthcoming Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ has been somewhat confirmed today after music journalists attended an exclusive album playback session. Following The Estate of Michael […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/XSCAPE-Deluxe-e1396323961298-115x115.jpg "New Michael Jackson album track list revealed?")
New Michael Jackson album track list revealed?
Posted on April 1, 2014 | 34 CommentsThe currently-intended track list for the forthcoming Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ has been somewhat confirmed today after music journalists attended an exclusive album playback session. Following The Estate of Michael […] Read more... -
![The Estate of Michael Jackson, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, have just made a thrilling announcement regarding a brand new album of unreleased music from the […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/The-bes-youve-never-heard-INSTA-115x115.jpg "New Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ to be released May 13th – Let’s guess the track list!")
New Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ to be released May 13th – Let’s guess the track list!
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 21 CommentsThe Estate of Michael Jackson, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, have just made a thrilling announcement regarding a brand new album of unreleased music from the […] Read more... -
![The second quarter of 2014 is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster for Michael Jackson fans all around the world. There is a new album of unreleased material on […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1924657_261194764054425_1262248190_n-115x115.jpg "In The Studio With MJ seminars at Westlake Studios commemorate 5th anniversary of King of Pop’s death")
In The Studio With MJ seminars at Westlake Studios commemorate 5th anniversary of King of Pop’s death
Posted on March 15, 2014 | No CommentsThe second quarter of 2014 is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster for Michael Jackson fans all around the world. There is a new album of unreleased material on […] Read more... -
![Over the last week, a number of previously-unreleased Michael Jackson demos have found their way into the public domain, leaking online via media-sharing websites such as YouTube, MEGA and SoundCloud. […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MJ-Throne-e1394555905437-115x115.jpg "Michael Jackson’s Musical Treasure Trove: Looted and Leaked")
Michael Jackson’s Musical Treasure Trove: Looted and Leaked
Posted on March 11, 2014 | 32 CommentsOver the last week, a number of previously-unreleased Michael Jackson demos have found their way into the public domain, leaking online via media-sharing websites such as YouTube, MEGA and SoundCloud. […] Read more... -
![Below is an excerpt from a chapter in my book Xscape Origins: The Songs & Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind. To read the full story, along with the stories of seven other previously-unreleased Michael […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MJ-Freeze-Neverland-115x115.jpg "Michael Jackson’s “A Place With No Name” – The story behind the song")
Michael Jackson’s “A Place With No Name” – The story behind the song
Posted on December 6, 2013 | 24 CommentsBelow is an excerpt from a chapter in my book Xscape Origins: The Songs & Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind. To read the full story, along with the stories of seven other previously-unreleased Michael […] Read more... -
![One week ago today marked the three-year anniversary of the online premier of “Breaking News”. The song was unveiled at michaeljackson.com on November 8, 2010 courtesy of Epic Records as […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ATU-Video-Thumb-copy-e1384494567256-115x115.png "The ‘A Truth Untold’ Kickstarter campaign; What it’s about and why it’s important!")
The ‘A Truth Untold’ Kickstarter campaign; What it’s about and why it’s important!
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 10 CommentsOne week ago today marked the three-year anniversary of the online premier of “Breaking News”. The song was unveiled at michaeljackson.com on November 8, 2010 courtesy of Epic Records as […] Read more... -
![It’s that time of year again! The time when the King of Pop and his dancing ghouls rise triumphantly from the grave the to the top of digital music charts, […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ghosts-cover-michael-jackson--e1383227116189-115x115.jpg "Michael Jackson’s 2009 Halloween TV special that never was, but still could be!")
Michael Jackson’s 2009 Halloween TV special that never was, but still could be!
Posted on October 31, 2013 | 42 CommentsIt’s that time of year again! The time when the King of Pop and his dancing ghouls rise triumphantly from the grave the to the top of digital music charts, […] Read more... -
![“Like a Rolling Stone. Like the FBI. Like the CIA,” sings Michael Jackson on a just-released, never-before heard audio clip taken by the King of Pop’s ex-studio technical director and […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/themes/arras-theme-master/images/thumbnail.png "Never-before heard audio clip from ‘In The Studio With Michael Jackson’ seminar emerges!")
Never-before heard audio clip from ‘In The Studio With Michael Jackson’ seminar emerges!
Posted on October 26, 2013 | 5 Comments“Like a Rolling Stone. Like the FBI. Like the CIA,” sings Michael Jackson on a just-released, never-before heard audio clip taken by the King of Pop’s ex-studio technical director and […] Read more... -
![It’s no secret that Epic Records, spearheaded by its CEO, LA Reid, is putting together a new album of unreleased Michael Jackson material. Timbaland spoke about it. Fred Jerkins spoke […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/michael-jackson-invincible-album-shoot-e1376229505378-115x115.jpg "EXCLUSIVE: New Details About Upcoming Work-in-Progress Michael Jackson Album Revealed!")
EXCLUSIVE: New Details About Upcoming Work-in-Progress Michael Jackson Album Revealed!
Posted on October 7, 2013 | 142 CommentsIt’s no secret that Epic Records, spearheaded by its CEO, LA Reid, is putting together a new album of unreleased Michael Jackson material. Timbaland spoke about it. Fred Jerkins spoke […] Read more...