 1989 - Michael
records "Work That Body", a song co-written with Bryan Loren.January 1989 -
Michael records vocals for "2300 Jackson Street", the title song for The Jacksons'
next album.January 16, 1989 - Michael performs in Los Angeles, where the proceeds were
donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity organization against child abuse.
In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern
California founded the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On
Child Abuse".
 January 27,
1989 - Michael performs the final concert of The Bad Tour in Los Angeles,
California at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.January 30,
1989 - Michael appears on the "16th Annual American Music Awards", accepting the
"Video Pioneer Award" from "Cashbox" magazine, and the "Award of Achievement"
for the sales achievements of his album "Bad".February
1989 - Michael writes a message in Issue 7 of Michael Jackson International Fan
Club, talking about the wrap-up of the Bad Tour, relaxing at Neverland,
humility, and God.February 7,
1989 - Michael visits Grover Cleveland Elementary School after hearing of the
January 17 shooting, speaking and handing out gifts to students.February 14,
1989 - Michael fires manager Frank Dileo.
April 18,
1989 - Michael films for his "Liberian Girl" music video.April 30,
1989 - Michael holds a "Getting to Know You Party" at his Neverland home to
meet all the employees and their families.May 1,
1989 - Michael, while donning a fake mustache and false teeth to disguise
himself, goes shopping in Simi Valley with friend Jimmy Safechuck; they stop
by a "Zales Jewelers" in Simi Valley, and police, after mistaking him for a
robber, confront him. After Michael reveals himself, him and Safechuck,
without making a purchase, then visit a nearby gift store, buying several toy
figurines and a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses.
May 28,
1989 - Michael attends the "Black Radio Exclusive Awards", accepting the
"Humanitarian Award" and two other music awards.Early
Summer 1989 - Michael's written message for "The World of Michael Jackson"
sixth international fan club newsletter, discussing his experience of seeing
fans on his "Bad World Tour", thanking fans for support, and well wishes, is
published.June 7,
1989 - Michael writes down a quote from Michaelangelo that resonates with him
to give to his friend, painter Brett-Livingstone Strong.~July 1989
- Michael records "Black or White".Fall 1989
- Michael's written message for "The World of Michael Jackson" seventh
international fan club newsletter, discussing his life after finishing his
"Bad World Tour", his emotional experiences on stage, thanking God, and
thanking fans for support, is published.Fall 1989
- Michael records "Heal the World".
September
22, 1989 - Michael accepts the Capital Children's Museum's "Humanitarian Award",
via taped video message, at the 8th annual "Best Of Washington Celebrity Fashion
Show and Luncheon" at the Sheraton Washington Hotel.October 1989 -
Michael does a photoshoot with photographer Annie Leibovitz for "Vanity Fair"
magazine.
October 11,
1989 - Michael visits Gardner Elementary School in Hollywood where he attended
sixth grade. The school renames his auditotorium “The Michael Jackson Auditorium”.
Michael gives a speech to thank his former teacher Mrs Gerstin & former tutor,
Rose Fine who attend the event.December 7,
1989 - Michael attends the world class boxing fight between Sugar Ray Leonard
& Roberto Duran at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
December 31,
1989 - Michael appears on "Cilla's Goodbye to the '80s", accepting the
"Best-Selling Male Singer of the '80s Award" in the form of a scroll. Also,
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