Lady Gaga bought 55 items and spent almost a million dollars on Michael Jackson memorabilia on Sunday.

Auctioned at Julien’s in Los Angeles, Jackson’s gear sold for more than $5 million, with some proceeds to benefit Guide Dogs of America and Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas.

The Mirror reports Gaga’s purchases included Jackson’s studded leather “Bad” jacket and his spangly white glove.

Gaga shared the news with fans, tweeting, “The 55 pieces I collected today will be archived & expertly cared for in the spirit & love of Michael Jackson, his bravery, & fans worldwide.”

Earlier she tweeted an MJ quote, “Study the greats and become greater.”

Gaga just wrapped up a performance in South Africa as part of her worldwide Born This Way Ball tour; she plays Olso, Norway on Thursday before two dates in Russia.

Lady Gaga






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This summer, The Jacksons — Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito — will honor their late brother Michael Jackson by reuniting for a once-in-a-lifetime tour.

The brothers have announced dates for their upcoming Unity Tour, their first such trip in almost 30 years.

The North American tour will mark the first time the brothers have performed together since their 1984 Victory tour, and comes three years after Michael’s death in 2009.

"This is a dream coming true," said Jackie Jackson. "I can't believe this is finally happening. There's nothing like having all the brothers on stage at the same time. This will be exciting for our fans around the world-- and I know at each concert, MJ's spirit will be in the house with us."

Honoring Michael's memory and bringing the fans all the timeless hits they know and love is also paramount for Jermaine Jackson. "I am so happy and excited to perform again onstage with my brothers," he said. "I can't wait to sing all the songs that were so much a part of all of our lives. We are ready and committed to keep the family's legacy alive and perform once again with the highest level of excellence, creativity, and most of all, integrity."

The 27-city tour kicks off June 18 in Louisville, KY, and wraps July 29 in Snoqualmie, WA.

Tickets go on sale in select cities on Friday, April 6. For more details, visit the band’s website here.


The Jacksons
2012 Unity Tour

6/18 – Louisville, Ky. | Palace Theatre
6/19 – Cincinnati, Ohio | PNC Pavilion (@Riverbend Music Center)
6/20 – Rama, Ontario, Canada | Casino Rama
6/22 – Merrillville, Ind. | Star Plaza Theatre
6/23 – Detroit, Mich. | Fox Theatre
6/24 – Kettering, Ohio | Fraze Pavilion
6/26 – Cleveland, Ohio | Jacob’s Pavilion
6/28 – New York, N.Y. | Apollo
6/29 – Atlantic City, N.J. | Borgata
6/30 – Englewood, N.J. | Bergen PAC
7/01 – Baltimore, Md. | Lyric Opera House
7/03 – Washington, DC | DAR Constitution Hall
7/06 – Raleigh, N.C. | Raleigh Amphitheatre
7/07 – Charlotte, N.C. | Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre
7/08 – Atlanta, Ga. | Chastain Park
7/10 – Nashville, Tenn. | Ryman Auditorium
7/11 – St. Louis, Mo. | Fox Theatre
7/13 – Dallas, Texas | Verizon Theatre
7/14 – Houston, Texas | Bayou Music Theatre (Verizon Theatre)
7/17 – Albuquerque, N.M. | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
7/18 – Phoenix, Ariz. | Dodge (Comerica Theater)
7/20 – Las Vegas, Nev. | The Cannery
7/21 – San Diego, Calif. | Harrah’s Rincon
7/22 – Los Angeles, Calif. | The Greek
7/27 – Saratoga, Calif. | The Mountain Winery
7/28 – Lincoln City, Ore. | Chinook Winds Casino
7/29 – Snoqualmie, Wash. | Snoqualmie Casino



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Sony has confirmed that a 2011 attack by hackers has resulted in the theft of the entire Michael Jackson catalogue - including unreleased tracks.

The BBC reports Sony's PlayStation Network was hacked in April, 2011 and the company admitted that the personal details of more than 70 million people may have been taken.

The hack of Michael Jackson tracks is said to have taken place soon after that but has not been revealed until now.

The singer, who died in June 2009 at the age of 50, had recorded unreleased duets with artists ranging from the late Freddie Mercury and Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am.

The Sony Music site also hosts tracks by other artists including the Foo Fighters, Olly Murs and Avril Lavigne, although it is still unclear whether they are affected.

Two men from the UK have appeared in court to deny computer misuse and copyright offences.

James Marks, 26 and from Daventry, and 25-year-old James McCormick from Blackpool, were arrested last May and are due to stand trial in January 2013.


Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It




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2Cellos are set to make their debut on Glee as part of the Michael Jackson episode on January 31.

They will perform their signature version of "Smooth Criminal" with Santana (Naya Rivera) and Sebastian (Grant Gustin) in the show's special tribute to the "King of Pop."

2Cellos – Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser - first caught the attention of music fans around the globe with their dueling cellos version of Michael's "Smooth Criminal," which went on to receive more than 5 million hits on YouTube in less than 3 months.

The Glee performance will emulate their self-made music video of the Jackson classic, the song that subsequently lead to a record deal with Sony and a slot on tour opening for Elton John.

This is the first time that the show has featured an instrumental group as their guest artist.

"It is such an honor to participate in one of TV's biggest shows!" says Luka Sulic, "And performing a song by our idol Michael Jackson makes it that much more special," adds Stjepan Hauser.

Their self-titled debut album was released this summer and features Sulic & Hauser's unique spin on hits by Michael Jackson, Guns N' Roses, U2, Coldplay and Kings Of Leon, among others.

2Cellos are currently on a worldwide tour with Sir Elton John.


2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser)

2Cellos – Smooth Criminal
Original by Michael Jackson




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The highly-anticipated Michael Jackson episode of Glee is set for January 31.

FOX has released a new promo and some photos from the rare tribute show.

The network has not released or confirmed a song list for the “Michael” episode, but a rumored list did appear online late last month.


Rumored ‘Glee’ Michael Jackson Tribute Episode Song List:

- Blaine, ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’
- New Directions & Warblers, ‘Bad’
- Finn and Rachel, ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’
- Santana & Sebastian, ‘Smooth Criminal’
- Quinn, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’
- Brittany & Santana, ‘In the Closet’
- New Directions & Warblers, ‘We Are the World’
- Puck, ‘Black or White’
- New Directions, ‘Ghost / Monster’
- The Warblers, ‘Beat It / Billie Jean’
- Kurt, ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’
- Artie, ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’






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Glee will be paying tribute to Michael Jackson in an upcoming episode of the FOX series.

Rumors are now floating around about the possible song list for the show.

The speculation is that there will be as many as 12 Jackson songs in the episode, including tracks like “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Bad” and a mash-up of “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.”

Here’s a look at the rumored songs to be featured in the January 24 broadcast of Glee…


Rumored ‘Glee’ Michael Jackson Tribute Episode Song List

- Blaine, ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’
- New Directions & Warblers, ‘Bad’
- Finn and Rachel, ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’
- Santana & Sebastian, ‘Smooth Criminal’
- Quinn, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’
- Brittany & Santana, ‘In the Closet’
- New Directions & Warblers, ‘We Are the World’
- Puck, ‘Black or White’
- New Directions, ‘Ghost / Monster’
- The Warblers, ‘Beat It / Billie Jean’
- Kurt, ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’
- Artie, ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’


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Family, friends and fellow performers gather together in Wales in October to pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

One of the invited performers at the Michael Forever Tribute Concert was Beyonce, who explained she had some strong emotional ties to Michael from an early age.

“I remember seeing Michael Jackson for the first time,” Beyonce said. “Lord knows I fell in love. Watching him, I realized exactly what I wanted to be. He inspired me so much. As a matter of fact, the first song I ever performed with Destiny’s Child was a Jackson 5 song. It’s called ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are.’ It was the song we auditioned to get our record deal. It was the beginning of our future. I love you forever, Michael Jackson.”

And with that introduction, Beyonce rocked the Jackson 5 tune; video of her full performance has now surfaced.


Beyonce – I Wanna Be Where You Are
Michael Forever Tribute Concert
Millennium Stadium - Cardiff, Wales – October 8, 2011



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It’s a very busy week for new music from some of pop’s biggest names, as we get a week closer to Christmas…and to the US Thanksgiving long weekend.

New albums are out now from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Adam Lambert and others.

New DVDs include projects from Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.


MUSIC

Here’s a look at some of the new music in stores this week - to check out all the new releases available, click here.


• Adam Lambert – Beg For Mercy [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Adam Lambert – Beg For Mercy [CD] Amazon
• Adam Lambert – Beg For Mercy [CD Deluxe version] Amazon

• Big Time Rush – Elevate [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Big Time Rush – Elevate [CD] Amazon

• Lady Gaga – Born This Way: The Remix [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Lady Gaga – Born This Way: The Remix [CD] Amazon

• Mary J. Blige – My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1) [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Mary J. Blige – My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1) [CD] Amazon

• Michael Jackson – Immortal [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Michael Jackson – Immortal [CD] Amazon

• Rihanna – Talk That Talk [mp3] iTunes / Amazon
• Rihanna – Talk That Talk [CD] Amazon

• Taylor Swift – Speak Now World Tour Live [mp3] iTunes / Amazon



MUSIC DVD

Here’s some of the new music DVD releases in stores this week - to check out all the new DVD releases available, click here (Amazon).


• Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour [DVD] Amazon
• Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour [Blu-ray] Amazon

• Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour At Madison Square Garden [DVD] Amazon

• Lady Gaga – The Collection (2CD + DVD) Amazon

• Taylor Swift – Speak Now World Tour Live [CD + DVD] Amazon



Rihanna

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

It sounds grim, but the contents of the rental home used by Michael Jackson – including the bed he died in – are going up for auction next month in Beverly Hills.

The Los Angeles Times reports ornate furniture,as well as paintings, pinball games, video machines, candles and silverware are among items that will be up for bid in December at a Julien’s Auction event.

Julien's Auctions will even re-create several rooms from Jackson's house, "so people can view the rooms as they were," said Darren Julien, the company's president.

Julien said the items are conservatively valued at $400,000 to $600,000, "but because of the circumstances … could sell for a lot more. It's up to the market to dictate the true value."

More details on the event are available at Julien’s Auctions here.

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On the same day that Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, some of the music legend’s items raised big money at an auction in Ireland.

The BBC reports a set of silk pyjamas and a bed in which the late singer once slept have been sold at an Irish auction for a total of 8,900 euros (approx. $12,200 US).

An American entertainment company bought the star's pyjamas for 2,700 euros ($3,700 US), while a mahogany bed he slept in was sold to an undisclosed Irish bidder for 6,200 euros ($8.500 US).

Both the nightwear and the carved bed were used by Jackson when he stayed at Coolatore House near Moate, County Westmeath, five years ago; he and his children were there for several months while he recorded at Grouse Lodge studios in 2006.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Hold My Hand



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Dr. Conrad Murray has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

An L.A. jury returned the guilty verdict Monday afternoon after deliberating for about 9 hours over 2 days.

The Los Angeles Times reports the 58-year-old cardiologist, who was charged with the lowest possible homicide offense, faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison and a minimum sentence of probation.

The case was based around several key items, including Murray providing propofol as a sleeping aid (at Jackson’s request) and issues surrounding attempts to resuscitate Jackson at the time of his June 25, 2009 overdose.

Following the verdict, Murray was handcuffed and taken into custody without bail until sentencing on November 29.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times here.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson – This Is It