MJ Good News Thread

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm featured on <a href="https://twitter.com/USATODAY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USATODAY</a> sharing a very good Jackson thing to do while washing their hands &#128513;! Aaaaow! <a href="https://t.co/oysho29NeH">https://t.co/oysho29NeH</a> <a href="https://t.co/DJSbHKLgPN">pic.twitter.com/DJSbHKLgPN</a></p>&mdash; kapowski &#127987;&#65039;*&#127752; (@santikapowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/santikapowski/status/1235848721503358985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJ2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJ2020</a> Isn't he adorable? The new generation of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFam</a>. <a href="https://t.co/zLI89fSmav">https://t.co/zLI89fSmav</a></p>&mdash; andjustice4some (@andjustice4some) <a href="https://twitter.com/andjustice4some/status/1235783842528661515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Some fans have started a challenge on social media to do a Michael Jackson pose and post the picture on social media.
Taj Jackson picked up the idea and thought it was great and even gave it a hashtag: #MJChallenge!

The #MJChallenge has already started with great pictures from fans around the world! AMAZING!

Go on! Show off your moves!!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Really cool idea. I’m down, but let’s make it official. What about calling it <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJchallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJchallenge</a> for the MJfam. <a href="https://t.co/8eysQ0X6zj">https://t.co/8eysQ0X6zj</a></p>&mdash; Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) <a href="https://twitter.com/tajjackson3/status/1233466238292111360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NatureCriminal7896;4283103 said:

Some fans have started a challenge on social media to do a Michael Jackson pose and post the picture on social media.
Taj Jackson picked up the idea and thought it was great and even gave it a hashtag: #MJChallenge!

The #MJChallenge has already started with great pictures from fans around the world! AMAZING!

Go on! Show off your moves!!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Really cool idea. I&#8217;m down, but let&#8217;s make it official. What about calling it <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJchallenge</a> for the MJfam. <a href="https://t.co/8eysQ0X6zj">https://t.co/8eysQ0X6zj</a></p>&#8212; Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) <a href="https://twitter.com/tajjackson3/status/1233466238292111360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFAM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJChallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJChallenge</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJ2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJ2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/5WIulsKMza">https://t.co/5WIulsKMza</a></p>&mdash; Lauri Pihlap (@lauripihlap) <a href="https://twitter.com/lauripihlap/status/1234805169973551104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Burlington Elementary School in Ohio has created a Living Wax Museum to push students to research on historical individuals throughout history.

For the past four years, teachers Mary Matney, Amanda Clay and Courtney Tibbets have been organizing the event, which was toured by all grades at the school in the morning.

Students choose their own characters and do research on them, then strike a pose in costume for the presentation.
Some included props, such as Amelia Earhart in her plane, or Dr. Seuss with several of his books.

Characters included U.S. presidents, like Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy and Donald Trump; along with first lady Jackie Kennedy.

Athletes featured included Jackie Robinson, Mary Lou Retton and Ronda Rowsey, while Michael Jackson, Judy Garland, Elvis and Johnny Cash were among the entertainers in the exhibit.

“We had some new characters this year,” Matney said. “Like Pope Francis.”

While some of those featured were repeat favorites, the teachers said many of them were the best versions they had seen yet.
In addition to the school day presentation, the students put on the exhibit in the evening for parents, where they also did an oral report on their characters.

Glad to see that Michael Jackson is again on display this year!

Well done to all the kids who participated and it is just amazing to see Michael Jackson is studied in second grade!

See you next year!

MJvibe

https://wchstv.com/news/local/kids-make-history-come-to-life-with-living-wax-museum

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First fan gathering of the year. What better place to share laughs and stories. <a href="https://twitter.com/tajjackson3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tajjackson3</a> thanks for taking the time to talk to us&#128075;&#127998; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFAM</a> <a href="https://t.co/MeGiMTP6bc">pic.twitter.com/MeGiMTP6bc</a></p>&mdash; Maria M (@mariapaalbergm) <a href="https://twitter.com/mariapaalbergm/status/1236539874582331393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today some group of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFam</a> , we went to Neverland to give some love and respect to this sacred land of Michael Jackson that they tried to damage. The energy and light of this place is so high and we were so blessed to spend some valuable time there. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LovingNeverland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LovingNeverland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJInnocent?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJInnocent</a> <a href="https://t.co/0ETwhry9kW">pic.twitter.com/0ETwhry9kW</a></p>&mdash; Constantinos Isaias (@Isaiasthoughts) <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaiasthoughts/status/1236468176298237952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a><br>The KING OF POP tops 8 BILLION views and has over 16.2 MILLION subscribers........... <a href="https://t.co/lo4R042mIs">pic.twitter.com/lo4R042mIs</a></p>&mdash; Blue flower (@MJBlaueBlume) <a href="https://twitter.com/MJBlaueBlume/status/1237727113962295296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fans around the world have such unique ways to display their support for Michael Jackson. Katia B. shared this photo of the sanctuary she built for Michael in her home in Brazil. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFam</a> <a href="https://t.co/O8EQ2S9yz2">pic.twitter.com/O8EQ2S9yz2</a></p>&mdash; Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljackson/status/1237772772077522944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stay strong! We’re all in this together! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheWorld</a> <a href="https://t.co/zTbtjl0Mdo">https://t.co/zTbtjl0Mdo</a></p>&mdash; Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) <a href="https://twitter.com/LionelRichie/status/1239376902076297217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Paris78;4283408 said:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a><br>The KING OF POP tops 8 BILLION views and has over 16.2 MILLION subscribers........... <a href="https://t.co/lo4R042mIs">pic.twitter.com/lo4R042mIs</a></p>&#8212; Blue flower (@MJBlaueBlume) <a href="https://twitter.com/MJBlaueBlume/status/1237727113962295296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fans around the world have such unique ways to display their support for Michael Jackson. Katia B. shared this photo of the sanctuary she built for Michael in her home in Brazil. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MJFam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MJFam</a> <a href="https://t.co/O8EQ2S9yz2">pic.twitter.com/O8EQ2S9yz2</a></p>&#8212; Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljackson/status/1237772772077522944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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aaaaa, this is beautiful!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm here to announce this Heal the World 2020 project will come out today or tomorrow. The music video is almost done! Thank you for everyone's support! Stay tuned! <a href="https://t.co/7Nl2pyj7QG">https://t.co/7Nl2pyj7QG</a></p>&mdash; Keen Zhang (@mkgenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkgenie/status/1240094463281606657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Michael Jackson currently sits on top of Forbes’ list of 2019’s most paid dead celebrities list, even after he is long gone. This is the seventh year he has remained on top of this list (released in November) and the ninth time after his death in October 2009.

In 2019, Jackson's estate and the music industry raked in $60 million for the dead pop star, taking his posthumous earnings to about $2.46 billion. Jackson’s estate is run by his former attorney, John Branca. Elvis Presley sits next to Michael Jackson as the second highest paid dead musician with posthumous earnings of $530 million in 2019.

The bulk of what Jackson’s earnings in death can be attributed to the sales of the stakes he owns in two big music publishing companies. In 1981, Jackson was with Paul McCartney where they worked together on songs like Say Say Say. The pair discussed music and how buying rights to other songwriter's songs could earn them royalties. Michael Jackson jokingly said he is going to buy the Beatles’ back catalogue. Interestingly, he did that years later when he bought ATV Music and the whole Lennon-McCartney catalog, worth about $47.5 million. McCartney wasn’t happy about this but Jackson told him that it is nothing but “business”.

Sony and ATV eventually formed a merger, becoming the world’s largest music publishing company. Michael Jackson’s stake in the Sony/ATV business was about 50% and this was sold for $70 million, which is 15 times more than his original investment. Two years after this, Sony paid Jackson's estate $287.5 million to acquire the 9% stake he has in the EMI Music Publishing company. The Sony/ATV and the EMI deal brought in over $1 billion to Jackson’s estate.
Jackson, even in death, has songs that still remain highly lucrative. In January BMI extended the 41 year old deal with Jackson’s estate, to continue to represent his back catalogue. The company will also continue to be the sole collector of Jackson’s royalties from TV, radio and internet broadcasts.
“The deal Jackson brokered with BMI goes to show how important back catalogue is to radio, which appears to be the biggest source of income any song writer could ever earn on his royalties”, says Barry Massarky, an economist who is a specialist in music catalogue valuation.
“It is a remarkable thing that we now talk about streaming, music downloads and so on, but when it comes to streaming for a large base, pop, R&B/urban music seems to be ruling. According to Massarky, most commercial radio listeners in the United States are older folks, the younger folks have moved towards streaming online.”

According to Massarky, the deal Jackson had with BMI was particularly valuable to BMI because the trends in the radio industry; more than 55% of the airplay music in the United States are classified as songs that are not current, which are also referred to as “golden” music. This means that radio stations are gravitating towards the older demographic, playing older inventory of music.
While radio remains the driving force behind Jackson's back catalogue’s value, he is still very popular on most streaming services. With over 13 million followers on Spotify, which is way more than what contemporary artists like Future and J.Cole have. Monthly, he ranks about 101st with about 21 million listeners.

Not only has Michael Jackson enjoyed lucrative posthumous careers, there are also stars like Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Amy Whitehouse, David Bowie and Price. All these artists have enjoyed radio airplay, streaming and special releases which have helped to contribute to their posthumous wealthy estates.

https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music...money-michael-jackson-cash-radio-1233087.html

While you’re staying safe, Michael’s Live in Bucharest and Live at Wembley Stadium concerts are back up on his YouTube channel for a limited time only.

https://www.youtube.com/michaeljackson

https://www.facebook.com/michaeljackson

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A whole neighborhood in Italy is singing “Heal The World” by Michael Jackson while they’re on lockdown and self-quarantined. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID%E3%83%BC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID&#12540;19</a> <a href="https://t.co/IoKK6zQleZ">pic.twitter.com/IoKK6zQleZ</a></p>&mdash; darla (@webeillin2) <a href="https://twitter.com/webeillin2/status/1239946007682715654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We’re one global family”. This is a message from King of Shop, the fan based Michael Jackson online store during this difficult time the world is experiencing.

Coronavirus COVD-19 has affected the world but King of Shop promises to keep their [virtual] doors open to bring a bit of happiness to the Michael Jackson community.

Also they are giving away a free “I Heart MJ” wristband with all orders until the end of April.

king of shop

Mjvibe

[video=youtube;BmfLDALXb2c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmfLDALXb2c&feature=emb_title[/video]

Executive Producer: Keen Zhang
Song producer: Kenny Saxton
Video producer: Joshua Liu
Singers: Alex To, Tinckson, WilsonSir, Jeremy Chen, Nikki., Amy Su, Rhythm J, Ze Bei, Jelena , Coffee, Lin Yetao, Yuliya Sycheva, Clara Adelaide Lima de Andrade , Kerry Hennigan, Góngora Romera, Matthias Goethals, Deni Adler Topuzo&#287;lu, Brenda Porto, Deepshikha Mukherjee, Lorenza, TINGTINGS, Ade, Julian Tatsuo, Jayne Feng, Elvis Wang, Tyne, Roy Zhou, Yaoyao Ling and more&#8230;

Special Thanks to:
The Estate of Michael Jackson, The Estate of Charlie Chaplin, Sony Music Entertainment, 3T: Taj Jackson, Taryll & TJ Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Thomas Mesereau Jr., Alice Wang, Vincent Paterson, René Lamontagne
Brad Sundberg, Travis Payne, Ben Gershowitz, Jordan Gershowitz, Craig Williams, Michael Li, SKY, Karen and Miko Brando, LaVelle Smith Jr.
Laura Serrano, Toni Arias, Melanie Freeman, MariaAmelia Sousa
Richard Lecocq, Delfim Miranda, MJCast, Jamon Bull, Elise Capron, Yuko Sumida, andjustice4some, Karlene Taylor, Danny Oliver, Seány O&#8217;Kane, MJInnocent, Deb Morris, Jenny Winnings, Danny Wu, Cui & Camilla, Rachel Malone, Lenna Yu, MJVibe, Lois Jackson, Kerry Hennigan&#8230;and more

#MJfam all around China and the world.

Produced by Michael Jackson Chinese Fanclub (MJJCN)
Part of footages courtesy of: People&#8217;s Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China News Service, Tencent News, Xinhua News Agency, CGTN, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, Chinese Vloggers, and more

* The video is not for commercial use but for charity cause. Copyrights of music, some video footages and audios belong to and courtesy of the original copyright holders.

NatureCriminal7896;4284161 said:

[video=youtube;BmfLDALXb2c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmfLDALXb2c&feature=emb_title[/video]

Executive Producer: Keen Zhang
Song producer: Kenny Saxton
Video producer: Joshua Liu
Singers: Alex To, Tinckson, WilsonSir, Jeremy Chen, Nikki., Amy Su, Rhythm J, Ze Bei, Jelena , Coffee, Lin Yetao, Yuliya Sycheva, Clara Adelaide Lima de Andrade , Kerry Hennigan, Góngora Romera, Matthias Goethals, Deni Adler Topuzo&#287;lu, Brenda Porto, Deepshikha Mukherjee, Lorenza, TINGTINGS, Ade, Julian Tatsuo, Jayne Feng, Elvis Wang, Tyne, Roy Zhou, Yaoyao Ling and more…

Special Thanks to:
The Estate of Michael Jackson, The Estate of Charlie Chaplin, Sony Music Entertainment, 3T: Taj Jackson, Taryll & TJ Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Thomas Mesereau Jr., Alice Wang, Vincent Paterson, René Lamontagne
Brad Sundberg, Travis Payne, Ben Gershowitz, Jordan Gershowitz, Craig Williams, Michael Li, SKY, Karen and Miko Brando, LaVelle Smith Jr.
Laura Serrano, Toni Arias, Melanie Freeman, MariaAmelia Sousa
Richard Lecocq, Delfim Miranda, MJCast, Jamon Bull, Elise Capron, Yuko Sumida, andjustice4some, Karlene Taylor, Danny Oliver, Seány O’Kane, MJInnocent, Deb Morris, Jenny Winnings, Danny Wu, Cui & Camilla, Rachel Malone, Lenna Yu, MJVibe, Lois Jackson, Kerry Hennigan…and more

#MJfam all around China and the world.

Produced by Michael Jackson Chinese Fanclub (MJJCN)
Part of footages courtesy of: People’s Daily, CCTV, China Daily, China News Service, Tencent News, Xinhua News Agency, CGTN, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, Chinese Vloggers, and more

* The video is not for commercial use but for charity cause. Copyrights of music, some video footages and audios belong to and courtesy of the original copyright holders.

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BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!!! This brought me to tears. Well done, Awesome job!!

Black or White was performed during the South Korean tv show "King of Masked Singer" :

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In my country, these celebrities all came together online to raise funds for the COVID 19 crisis affecting our country. They raised more than &#8369;200M. They chose MJ’s song to close. <a href="https://t.co/3aRJpDKzGf">https://t.co/3aRJpDKzGf</a></p>&mdash; Cara (@caraandreadee) <a href="https://twitter.com/caraandreadee/status/1241794560197398528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are on the news! The Global Times : <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a> fans come together to 'Heal the World' : <a href="https://t.co/Cr3olZzqQg">https://t.co/Cr3olZzqQg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/globaltimesnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@globaltimesnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HealTheWorld2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HealTheWorld2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/njLtfYSbF3">pic.twitter.com/njLtfYSbF3</a></p>&mdash; Keen Zhang (@mkgenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkgenie/status/1242050615447932928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Here in Barbados, I went to the supermarket yesterday and was greeted by "Slave To The Rhythm" playing over the pa system. That was quickly followed by YANA and HMH.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I remember those ignorant/arrogant people in 2019 saying, &quot;enjoy while you can, Michael Jackson&#39;s music will be wiped out soon&quot; post LN.<br><br>2020, the world is currently united in a health crisis, and people all over the world turn to Michael Jackson&#39;s music for comfort and solace.</p>&mdash; Cara (@caraandreadee) <a href="https://twitter.com/caraandreadee/status/1242070430879371266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We&#39;re back with more licensed video games! Today, celebrity games!<br>Did you know Michael Jackson was a gaming superfan? Not only did he compose music for several video games, he even starred in a few! Check out <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Moonwalker?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Moonwalker</a> for the Sega Genesis: <a href="https://t.co/97MJPP13iH">https://t.co/97MJPP13iH</a></p>&mdash; Licenseathon (@licenseathon) <a href="https://twitter.com/licenseathon/status/1240669718777921538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Michael Jackson Estate today announced that it is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the Covid 19 virus. Broadway Cares, Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada&#8217;s largest hunger-relief organization) and MusicCares will each receive a $100,000 donation.

&#8220;This virus strikes at the heart of the communities we are close to,&#8221; said John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

&#8220;We learned today that the legendary Manu Dibango (a key influence on Jackson&#8217;s hit &#8216;Wanna Be Startin&#8217; Somethin&#8217 passed away from the virus.

Other performers and support staff in music and on Broadway are sick or have been left without work and are facing an uncertain future. And in Las Vegas, which has been so welcoming to Michael Jackson, the entire city has been shut down leaving thousands of workers and their families devastated and without an income.

&#8220;Michael&#8217;s spirit of generosity and helping others during his lifetime is legendary. These donations are inspired by him,&#8221; they concluded.

In New York, the Estate is answering the challenge made by more than 20 Broadway producers who are matching up to $1 million in donations, doubling the impact of contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS&#8217; COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. Jackson loved attending Broadway performances and the Estate and its partner, Lia Vollack Productions, continue to look forward to welcoming audiences to MJ the Musical later this year.

&#8220;With every passing day that theaters remain dark, entertainment and performing arts professionals face unprecedented and immediate challenges,&#8221; said Tom Viola, executive director Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

&#8220;This incredibly generous donation from the Michael Jackson Estate will help ensure those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes get lifesaving health care, emergency financial assistance and counseling during and after this crisis.&#8221;

In Las Vegas, the Estate&#8217;s donation will provide 300,000 meals to the needy, and help to maintain Three Square Food Bank&#8217;s supplies, the largest foodbank in Southern Nevada. Since opening in February 2013, Michael Jackson ONE, produced by Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson, has been one of the most popular shows in Vegas.

&#8220;Before the pandemic, 1 in 8 Southern Nevadans lived in a food-insecure household and that number will increase exponentially with the displacement of thousands of workers in our community.

Thank you to the Estate of Michael Jackson for stepping up to help children, families, veterans and senior citizens who may need help now more than ever,&#8221; Michelle Beck, Chief Development Officer.

The Recording Academy and MusiCares will support the music makers who Michael Jackson worked with and loved in a time where the industry is being challenged at every level from the virus.

https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/m...nates-coronavirus-relief-broadway-1203544172/

NatureCriminal7896;4284562 said:

The Michael Jackson Estate today announced that it is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the Covid 19 virus. Broadway Cares, Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada&#8217;s largest hunger-relief organization) and MusicCares will each receive a $100,000 donation.

&#8220;This virus strikes at the heart of the communities we are close to,&#8221; said John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

&#8220;We learned today that the legendary Manu Dibango (a key influence on Jackson&#8217;s hit &#8216;Wanna Be Startin&#8217; Somethin&#8217 passed away from the virus.

Other performers and support staff in music and on Broadway are sick or have been left without work and are facing an uncertain future. And in Las Vegas, which has been so welcoming to Michael Jackson, the entire city has been shut down leaving thousands of workers and their families devastated and without an income.

&#8220;Michael&#8217;s spirit of generosity and helping others during his lifetime is legendary. These donations are inspired by him,&#8221; they concluded.

In New York, the Estate is answering the challenge made by more than 20 Broadway producers who are matching up to $1 million in donations, doubling the impact of contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS&#8217; COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. Jackson loved attending Broadway performances and the Estate and its partner, Lia Vollack Productions, continue to look forward to welcoming audiences to MJ the Musical later this year.

&#8220;With every passing day that theaters remain dark, entertainment and performing arts professionals face unprecedented and immediate challenges,&#8221; said Tom Viola, executive director Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

&#8220;This incredibly generous donation from the Michael Jackson Estate will help ensure those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes get lifesaving health care, emergency financial assistance and counseling during and after this crisis.&#8221;

In Las Vegas, the Estate&#8217;s donation will provide 300,000 meals to the needy, and help to maintain Three Square Food Bank&#8217;s supplies, the largest foodbank in Southern Nevada. Since opening in February 2013, Michael Jackson ONE, produced by Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson, has been one of the most popular shows in Vegas.

&#8220;Before the pandemic, 1 in 8 Southern Nevadans lived in a food-insecure household and that number will increase exponentially with the displacement of thousands of workers in our community.

Thank you to the Estate of Michael Jackson for stepping up to help children, families, veterans and senior citizens who may need help now more than ever,&#8221; Michelle Beck, Chief Development Officer.

The Recording Academy and MusiCares will support the music makers who Michael Jackson worked with and loved in a time where the industry is being challenged at every level from the virus.

https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/m...nates-coronavirus-relief-broadway-1203544172/

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The MJ Estate has also donated generously to the care of Bubbles and to the facility where Bubbles lives as well. <a href="https://t.co/xbIUm8UnEk">https://t.co/xbIUm8UnEk</a></p>&mdash; andjustice4some (@andjustice4some) <a href="https://twitter.com/andjustice4some/status/1242829178883301376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The fact that a % of Michael&#8217;s money still actively going to new charities makes my heart so happy, his message and impact will survive forever</p>&mdash; &#55349;&#56851;&#55349;&#56886;&#55349;&#56868;&#55349;&#56890; (@kjngofpops) <a href="https://twitter.com/kjngofpops/status/1242860267152826370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljackson</a> for your donation and helping people in need while <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronaPandemie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoronaPandemie</a> &#55357;&#56877;&#55357;&#56866; Thank u and this award is for you because of your donation! &#55357;&#56911;&#10084;&#65039; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HealTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HealTheWorld</a> <a href="https://t.co/W3rMQIZyzR">pic.twitter.com/W3rMQIZyzR</a></p>&mdash; Lois Jackson (@lois_laniee) <a href="https://twitter.com/lois_laniee/status/1242826117855264768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michael Jackson is giving me comfort in this crazy scary world ...</p>&mdash; Elaine Paton (@Exlayne) <a href="https://twitter.com/Exlayne/status/1242753155907149824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#8220;Michael&#8217;s spirit of generosity and helping others during his lifetime is legendary. These donations are inspired by him.&quot; - John Branca and John McClain, MJ Estate executors</p>&mdash; andjustice4some (@andjustice4some) <a href="https://twitter.com/andjustice4some/status/1242824633826476033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, Trump mentioned <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a> again... <a href="https://t.co/A4YtejYQVl">pic.twitter.com/A4YtejYQVl</a></p>&mdash; Keen Zhang (@mkgenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkgenie/status/1243045758837776384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NatureCriminal7896;4284678 said:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, Trump mentioned <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a> again... <a href="https://t.co/A4YtejYQVl">pic.twitter.com/A4YtejYQVl</a></p>&#8212; Keen Zhang (@mkgenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkgenie/status/1243045758837776384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No matter what u think of this guy, remember that he was on live television defending Michael on numerous occasions.... (in 2005, 2009, etc)</p>&mdash; Diana (@Diana55623726) <a href="https://twitter.com/Diana55623726/status/1243222009334476801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/KoQMDNfaQW">pic.twitter.com/KoQMDNfaQW</a></p>&mdash; AlbaRose (@eternalalba) <a href="https://twitter.com/eternalalba/status/1243055021832404992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We Are The World. Some Celebrities who donated to support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rihanna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rihanna</a> (5M)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionelMessi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LionelMessi</a> (1M)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jamestaylor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jamestaylor</a> (1M)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJackson</a> Estate (300K)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShawnMendes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShawnMendes</a> (175K)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KristenBell?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KristenBell</a> (150K)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JustinBieber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JustinBieber</a> (29K)</p>&mdash; King Of Pop News &amp; Chart data (@NMusis) <a href="https://twitter.com/NMusis/status/1242928175245660160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>