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Here's the article/statement from the Estate here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-estate-of-michael-jackson-plans-graumans-chinese-theatre-hand--footprint-ceremony-celebrating-the-king-of-pop-january-26-2012-136740033.html

...Michael Jackson is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time. To date Jackson has sold an estimated 1 billion records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 17 Grammy Awards including 8 in one year, a record in itself, and received 26 American Music Awards, including the Artist of the Century Award. Jackson defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking short films as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the classic "Thriller," which in 2009 became the first and only music video inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Jackson's sound, style and dance moves continue to inspire today's performers and new generations of fans worldwide continue to discover his artistry. ...

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Here's the article/statement from the Estate here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-estate-of-michael-jackson-plans-graumans-chinese-theatre-hand--footprint-ceremony-celebrating-the-king-of-pop-january-26-2012-136740033.html

...Michael Jackson is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time. To date Jackson has sold an estimated 1 billion records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 17 Grammy Awards including 8 in one year, a record in itself, and received 26 American Music Awards, including the Artist of the Century Award. Jackson defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking short films as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the classic "Thriller," which in 2009 became the first and only music video inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Jackson's sound, style and dance moves continue to inspire today's performers and new generations of fans worldwide continue to discover his artistry. ...

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Playing a bit of the legend Michael Jackson 'Dirty Diana' for you on @BBCRadio2 now with the legend @R2KenBruce : ) xx

My local radio station slayed with some Bad and Man In The Mirror the other day. Nice to see MJ is still getting some airplay :)

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Thats rather odd that he's like in 4th or 5th place for BEST SELLING male in the states and not #1.

He's had issues with the States since the late 90s. Not of his own accord. It's somewhat odd, but not too much of a shock. But worldwide, Michael is at the top I believe. No less than the Top 3.

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He's had issues with the States since the late 90s. Not of his own accord. It's somewhat odd, but not too much of a shock. But worldwide, Michael is at the top I believe. No less than the Top 3.

Well considering Mike really didnt have that many solo releases,I guess its still commendable that he's in the top 5 of Best selling males in the states with alot less releases than those ahead of him. But I guess when you think of MJ..you expect him being to be #1 on every list,subconsciously

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So it's 1 billion records and not 1 billion albums?

Thats sounds more realistic...but im sure they're gonna come with more receipts to support the ALBUMS thing as oppose to records. :lol:

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As it stands, Murray's licenses to practice medicine has been revoked in all three states of Texas, Nevada and California.

Texas: http://www.39online.com/newsfix/kiah-newsfix-dr-no-20120213,0,4973662.story

Nevada: http://www.mjfanclub.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5058:murray-loses-license-in-nevada&catid=85:latest-news&Itemid=82

Also, if any of you remember Brian Oxman, he's been barred from practicing law recently. By the California State Bar.

Link: http://www.showbiz411.com/2011/06/01/michael-jackson-lawyer-brian-oxman-suspended-from-practicing-law-again

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MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE Claims MJ's Manager Royally Screwed Him

Michael Jackson's Estate is going after Tohme Tohme, MJ's former manager, claiming he fleeced the singer out of millions of dollars.

TMZ has obtained legal docs filed by the Estate, claiming Tohme got Michael to sign agreements that earned him a fortune for doing nothing.

According to the papers, Estate attorney Howard Weitzman claims Tohme got MJ to agree to pay him $35,000 a month plus expenses as a flat fee -- regardless of what work Tohme performed. On top of that, Tohme inked a deal that gave him 15% of any money Michael made.

And there's more ...Tohme introduced Michael to a lender that refinanced Neverland. In return, Tohme got Jackson to pay him $2.4 million -- just for the introduction. And Tohme got MJ to promise him 10% of any profits if the Ranch was sold.

Tohme also got MJ to agree to pay him $100,000 a month for the "This Is It" tour.

Estate lawyers are anticipating a lawsuit by Tohme against the estate for the money he claims he's owed, and the Estate wants to shut him down before a suit is filed.

The Estate is also asking for damages.

BTW, Michael fired Tohme 3 months before he died.

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/17/michael-jackson-dr-tohme-tohme-lawsuit-estate/#.Tz8eD4cgdvA

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