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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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unreleased 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... -
![A previously unreleased audio clip of Michael Jackson recording “Childhood” has emerged online. The clip, recorded by a fan during Brad Sundberg’s In The Studio With MJ seminar many months ago, […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MJ-Childhood-Smile-michael-jackson-23077312-709-910-115x115.jpg "Rare audio of Michael Jackson recording “Childhood” emerges online!")
Rare audio of Michael Jackson recording “Childhood” emerges online!
Posted on November 4, 2014 | 19 CommentsA previously unreleased audio clip of Michael Jackson recording “Childhood” has emerged online. The clip, recorded by a fan during Brad Sundberg’s In The Studio With MJ seminar many months ago, […] 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... -
![As announced yesterday, an unreleased duet between Queen and Michael Jackson has been premiered by Chris Evans on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The song – “There Must Be More To […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Freddie-and-MJ-115x115.jpg "LISTEN: “There Must Be More To Life Than This” by Queen & Michael Jackson")
LISTEN: “There Must Be More To Life Than This” by Queen & Michael Jackson
Posted on September 19, 2014 | 4 CommentsAs announced yesterday, an unreleased duet between Queen and Michael Jackson has been premiered by Chris Evans on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The song – “There Must Be More To […] Read more... -
![Word on the street is that Queen are set to premiere an unreleased song featuring Michael Jackson tomorrow morning. News of the premiere broke today when it was announced by […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/michael-jackson-and-freddy-mercury-115x115.jpg "Queen set to unveil posthumous Michael Jackson collaboration!")
Queen set to unveil posthumous Michael Jackson collaboration!
Posted on September 18, 2014 | 4 CommentsWord on the street is that Queen are set to premiere an unreleased song featuring Michael Jackson tomorrow morning. News of the premiere broke today when it was announced by […] Read more... -
![As fans around the world celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson’s 56th birthday today, an unreleased version his song “She Was Loving Me” has surfaced online. Two versions of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SWLM-video-115x115.jpg "EXCLUSIVE: Unreleased mix of “She Was Loving Me” surfaces online!")
EXCLUSIVE: Unreleased mix of “She Was Loving Me” surfaces online!
Posted on August 29, 2014 | 27 CommentsAs fans around the world celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson’s 56th birthday today, an unreleased version his song “She Was Loving Me” has surfaced online. Two versions of […] 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... -
![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... -
![Music producer Timbaland, in an exclusive interview with Revolt TV, has confirmed what many Michael Jackson fans already knew – he is working on a new album of the King […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/themes/arras-theme-master/images/thumbnail.png "Timbaland reveals details of an upcoming Michael Jackson single and album!")
Timbaland reveals details of an upcoming Michael Jackson single and album!
Posted on August 28, 2013 | 24 CommentsMusic producer Timbaland, in an exclusive interview with Revolt TV, has confirmed what many Michael Jackson fans already knew – he is working on a new album of the King […] Read more...