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An Amy Winehouse hologram concert series might be in the works, but first the promoter has to sue to make sure no one else will do it, or anything like it. Alki David is the owner of Musion, the hologram-development company that has generated 3D models of performers including Tupac Shakur for its performance with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at the Coachella Music Festival. He alleges that the hologram-Michael Jackson that appears during Cirque de Soleil's Michael Jackson: One performance in Las Vegas is an infringement on patents held by Musion. -
Michael Jackson fans awarded $1.36 each for 'emotional damage' over the singer's death
According to Rolling Stone, a court in Orleans, France has ruled that five fans from Michael Jackson's fan club were able to prove that they suffered "emotional damage" following the pop stars death. They each were award €1, or approximately US $1.36, for their distress. -
Appeals Judge upholds conviction of Michael Jackson's doctor
A California appellate court has upheld Dr. Conrad Murray's conviction in the case of Michael Jackson's death, verifying the death was a case of involuntary manslaughter, according to The Washington Post. In a 68-page ruling, there was substantial evidence that Murray had administered the lethal dose of anesthetic propofol that killed the King of Pop. -
Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones top list of biggest touring acts of 2013
Go to any concerts during 2013? You aren't the only one. Plenty of performers have raked in big bucks via the touring circuit this year, and Billboard has just released its list of the Top 25 tour earners for the last 12 months. -
Michael Jackson estate files papers for retrial in wrongful death lawsuit against AEG
When you invest as much time as the Jackson family did with its wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live (and when you aim for a payout upwards of $40 billion), you don't take losing your case sitting down. Hence it shouldn't be too surprising when lawyers filed legal papers on Monday for Katherine Jackson (Michael Jackson's mother) and the pop star's three children, calling for a retrial. -
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' re-enters Billboard Hot 100 following Halloween
The Billboard Hot 100 got a retro shake up this week. Likely due to the absolute spookiest day of the year that is Halloween, Michael Jackson's "Thriller," which is now heavily tied in with the holiday, reentered into the charts at No. 42 this week. -
Quincy Jones sues Michael Jackson estate for $10 million, 'Thriller' producer says contract violated, royalties owed
Quincy Jones is a legend in the music industry, having won 27 Grammys for his work as a producer. None of his work is more famous than that he did with pop superstar Michael Jackson however. Now, Jones is suing the estate of the late performer, alleging that MJJ Music (a music company managed by the estate) and Sony Music Entertainment negotiated deals on the side the prevented the producer from receiving royalties and credit he was owed for use of Jackson's music. -
Michael Jackson's Family Loses Wrongful Dead Suit Against AEG Live
The jury in the Michael Jackson "wrongful death" trial against AEG Live found the concert promoter not liable for the death of Jackson. It found during the five-month trial that the company had, indeed, hired Conrad Murray to be Jackson's doctor — which AEG had originally contended they had not — but that they had no reason to believe that the doctor was unfit or incompetent. -
Michael Jackson Birthday: See What Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Rihanna Tweeted To Honor King of Pop
Today marks what would've been Michael Jackson's 55th birthday, and much of the music world reached out to commemorate the event. Below are just a few of the tributes offered by fans and friends the world over. -
Timbaland Teases Michael Jackson Project that Features the King of Pop's Vocals
Timbaland hinted in a video interview with Revolt TV that he has an upcoming project in the works that will incorporate Michael Jackson's vocals. The idea came from Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid, according to Rolling Stone. -
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: IRS Claims King of Pop Owes More Than $700 Million in Taxes and Penalties
Michael Jackson's financial woes might be nearly twice as bad as once thought, now that the IRS has gotten involved. -
Music Times Chooses Its Favorite Awkward/Awesome MTV Video Music Award Moments [WATCH]
This Sunday, the MTV Video Music Awards will take place right down the way from the Music Times offices at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn. To commemorate the event, we've assembled a list of the best/most awkward moments in the award show's history. And no, neither Kanye West nor Taylor Swift are involved.
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