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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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#XSCAPE Archive
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![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-115x115.png "Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode")
Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode
Posted on June 1, 2015 | 12 CommentsThe 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 […] 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 | 26 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... -
![It has now been four months since the release of the ‘XSCAPE’ album, and one month since the release of “A Place With No Name” – the album’s second single. […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/a-place-with-no-name-single-art-115x115.jpg "Why the “A Place With No Name” single was a complete flop + ‘XSCAPE’ album sales wrap (Week 17)")
Why the “A Place With No Name” single was a complete flop + ‘XSCAPE’ album sales wrap (Week 17)
Posted on September 13, 2014 | 26 CommentsIt has now been four months since the release of the ‘XSCAPE’ album, and one month since the release of “A Place With No Name” – the album’s second single. […] Read more... -
![Today marks the worldwide premiere of the music video for “A Place With No Name” – the latest Michael Jackson single from Epic Records and their ‘XSCAPE’ album. The video […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MJ-ITC-APWNN-Red-Shirt-115x115.jpg "REVIEW: “A Place With No Name” music video + Michael Jackson-themed So You Think You Can Dance episode airs")
REVIEW: “A Place With No Name” music video + Michael Jackson-themed So You Think You Can Dance episode airs
Posted on August 14, 2014 | 83 CommentsToday marks the worldwide premiere of the music video for “A Place With No Name” – the latest Michael Jackson single from Epic Records and their ‘XSCAPE’ album. The video […] Read more... -
![Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that “A Place With No Name” – the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ album – will be unveiled in a […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/APWNN-Twitter-Premiere-115x115.jpg "New Michael Jackson music video to premiere exclusively via Twitter!")
New Michael Jackson music video to premiere exclusively via Twitter!
Posted on August 11, 2014 | 10 CommentsEpic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that “A Place With No Name” – the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ album – will be unveiled in a […] Read more... -
![With the release of Epic Records’ next Michael Jackson single only a week away, the first clue regarding the music video has been revealed. Today the official Michael Jackson Facebook […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/A-Place-With-No-Name-video-location-copy-2-115x115.png "Picture from “A Place With No Name” music video location revealed!")
Picture from “A Place With No Name” music video location revealed!
Posted on August 4, 2014 | 8 CommentsWith the release of Epic Records’ next Michael Jackson single only a week away, the first clue regarding the music video has been revealed. Today the official Michael Jackson Facebook […] Read more... -
![The long-anticipated second single from Epic Records’ posthumous Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’ has been confirmed by the label’s CEO L.A. Reid. “A Place With No Name” will be serviced to radio around […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/MJ-Stargate-2-115x115.jpg "Second single from Michael Jackson’s ‘XSCAPE’ album revealed!")
Second single from Michael Jackson’s ‘XSCAPE’ album revealed!
Posted on July 18, 2014 | 8 CommentsThe long-anticipated second single from Epic Records’ posthumous Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’ has been confirmed by the label’s CEO L.A. Reid. “A Place With No Name” will be serviced to radio around […] Read more... -
![It has now been two months since Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson released their latest posthumous product – ‘XSCAPE’ – an album of previously-unpublished songs recorded during […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/XSCAPE-Deluxe1-115x115.jpg "XSCAPE: Sales & Chart Performance (Weeks 5-8)")
XSCAPE: Sales & Chart Performance (Weeks 5-8)
Posted on July 15, 2014 | 4 CommentsIt has now been two months since Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson released their latest posthumous product – ‘XSCAPE’ – an album of previously-unpublished songs recorded during […] Read more... -
![Following the success of the lead single, “Love Never Felt So Good”, Sony Music and The Estate of Michael Jackson have picked the track they’ll launch as the second worldwide […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/loving-you-xscape-hq-115x115.jpg "Sony to issue “Loving You” as ‘bridging single’ while preparing music video for official second single")
Sony to issue “Loving You” as ‘bridging single’ while preparing music video for official second single
Posted on July 4, 2014 | 14 CommentsFollowing the success of the lead single, “Love Never Felt So Good”, Sony Music and The Estate of Michael Jackson have picked the track they’ll launch as the second worldwide […] Read more... -
![Things seem to be easing off a bit in relation to sales, streaming and overall chart positions for the King of Pop this week. As usual, the Billboard charts and […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XSCAPE-Deluxe1-115x115.jpg "XSCAPE: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 3)")
XSCAPE: Sales & Chart Performance (Week 3)
Posted on June 5, 2014 | 3 CommentsThings seem to be easing off a bit in relation to sales, streaming and overall chart positions for the King of Pop this week. As usual, the Billboard charts and […] Read more...