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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-46x46.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 | 8 Comments -
![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 | 23 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 | 3 Comments -
![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
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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 | 8 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 | 7 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...