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Former Michael Jackson associate wants $213 million to stop allegations of abuse being made public

With a new biopic coming out next year, the Michael Jackson estate has begun legal action after a former associate of the pop star reportedly demanded a payment of $213 million to stop him going public with new abuse allegations. The man signed an NDA with the estate in 2020…

Chris Cooke • 23 Sep 2024

Sony Music’s $600 million Michael Jackson deal set to progress after court rejects his mother’s objections

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Sony Music’s $600 million Michael Jackson deal set to progress after court rejects his mother’s objections

Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson has been working hard to block Sony Music’s proposed deal to buy half of the late pop star’s music catalogue. However, a US appeals court has tentatively sided with executors of the Jackson estate, ruling they have the power to close that deal…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jul 2024

Michael Jackson’s son moves to block grandmother from funding legal battle from estate

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Michael Jackson’s son moves to block grandmother from funding legal battle from estate

Michael Jackson’s son Blanket has filed legal papers attempting to block his grandmother from drawing money out of the late musician’s estate to fund a legal battle over a catalogue deal. The family members previously teamed up, but Blanket now thinks Katherine Jackson’s appeal is doomed to failure…

Andy Malt • 21 Mar 2024

Michael Jackson tribute show promoter goes legal over trademark dispute

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Michael Jackson tribute show promoter goes legal over trademark dispute

A dispute between the Michael Jackson estate and the promoter of Las Vegas tribute show ‘MJ Live’ has gone legal - the estate argues its trademarks and Jackson’s publicity rights are being infringed, but the ‘MJ Live’ promoter wants a court to confirm that is not the case…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2024

Michael Jackson estate successfully blocked auction of allegedly stolen master tapes

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Michael Jackson estate successfully blocked auction of allegedly stolen master tapes

The Michael Jackson estate last week successfully blocked the sale of a set of master tapes featuring unreleased recordings made by the late musician in 1994 - the estate claimed that the tapes up for auction had been stolen…

Chris Cooke • 18 Dec 2023