2003 - Michael records "Wonderful World Of Candy", a song he wrote and produced, with Nisha Kataria for a children's charity project.

2003 - Michael asks painter Kadir Nelson to create a painting of him in the same vein of Nelson's "The Life of Marvin Gaye"; the painting, entitled by Nelson as "The King of Pop", is completed in October 2010.

January 2003 - Michael records "I Was the Loser" (originally titled "I Am a Loser").

January 4, 2003 - Michael's letter from friend, actor Gregory Peck about Michael as a father, is published.

February 3, 2003 - "Living With Michael Jackson", the Martin Bashir documentary, airs in the UK [PLEASE SEE NOTE BEFORE VIEWING]

February 20, 2003 - "Take Two: The Footage You Were Not Meant To See", which includes outtakes from the Bashir interview showing the truth behind the documentary, is aired on FOX.

April 9, 2003 - Michael cancels his upcoming April 13 concert in Tyrol, Austria at Ischgl ski resort village due to security concerns at a time of war.

April 24, 2003 - "Michael Jackson: Private Home Movies" airs on the FOX Network in the U.S. The special is hosted by Michael himself, from his movie theater at Neverland Ranch, and features never-before-seen home footage from his private collection.

May 30, 2003 - Michael attends a party at Robert Evans’ house to celebrate the launch of Brett Ratner’s book "Hilhaven Lodge: The Photo Booth Pictures", a collection of shots from a photo booth at Ratner's Beverly Hills mansion, including Michael himself; he briefly interviews with "Los Angeles Times" there about Ratner.

May 31, 2003 - Michael attends a post-party for the "2003 MTV Movie Awards" where he meets Puff Daddy & Paris Hilton among others.

June 9, 2003 - Michael, along with Chris Tucker and brother Marlon, attends the National Cable Telecommunications Association conference. Michael stays for about 10 minutes in a cameo appearance to support brother Marlon, who was the new co-owner of the Black Family Channel.

June 10, 2003 - Michael, for his second attempt, gives a court-ordered deposition in Indianapolis for a copyright lawsuit regarding the "Pre-History: The Lost Steeltown Recordings" album; he testifies that he was never involved with the album's production or release. Michael is subsequently removed from the case.

June 13, 2003 - Michael interviews Pharrell Williams by phone, discussing inspirations, creativity, and the negative press towards Michael.

Mid-June 2003 - The Wolf family arrive in Neverland for a three-day trip, it was a "magical experience". Before they prepare for leaving back home, Michael gives a pair of shoes a unique special touch and painted them for "Shoes for Charity".

August 30, 2003 - Michael attends "Celebration of Love", a fan-club party for his 45th birthday, in Los Angeles, California, at the Orpheum Theatre with the Cascio family, Omer Bhatti, Prudence Brando, Karen Faye, and Dieter Wiesner among others. The show is hosted by Steve Harvey and Michael gives a long speech to thank his fans and announce his future plans.

September 2003 - Michael is filmed for his appearance in "Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls" as Agent MJ. During filming, Michael has a telephone conversation with Elizabeth Taylor, telling her that he did backing vocals for the Doobie Brothers.

September 2003 - Michael interviews Jennings Michael Burch at Neverland to discuss the book he intended to develop into a film, Burch's "They Cage the Animals at Night".

September 10, 2003 - Michael interviews DJ Rick Dees on US radio station KISS FM to discuss his September 13 charity event and after party.

September 11, 2003 -  Michael visits the downtown facilities of CinéGroupe, a multimedia firm specializing in 3-D animation.

September 13, 2003 - Michael opens Neverland for a special charity event in tribute for artist Romero Britto and makes a short speech on the event's cause; attendees include celebrities Mike Tyson, Rodney Jerkins, Chris Tucker, Nick & Aaron Carter, and fans.

October 2003 - Michael invites the whole Jackson family to Neverland for a special photoshoot including Prince, Paris, Blanket, Omer Bhatti, Katherine, Joe, Rebbie, Jermaine, LaToya, Randy, TJ, Auggie among others. Michael and the family respectfully meet half-sister Joh Vonnie, Joseph's daughter born during his affair away from Katherine and the family, but remain distant.

October 7, 2003 - Michael releases a statement on "Siegfried & Roy" magician and entertainer Roy Horn's October 3 stage accident.

October 20, 2003 - Michael sends a congratulations message to the MJJ Forum website, for their second anniversary.

October 24, 2003 - Michael's question to Björk for her "In Camera" interview with "SHOWstudio", asking how nature inspires her work, is published online.

October 25, 2003 - Michael accepts the key to the city of Las Vegas from Mayor Goodman at the Art Of Music Store, Desert Passage Mall. Michael told his fans “I love you” before going on to sign several pieces of their memorabilia.

October 27, 2003 - Michael accepts a Humanitarian Award at the Radio Music Awards and introduces his "What More Can I Give" song.

October 30, 2003 - Michael interviews with DJ Rick Dees on KIIS-FM Radio in Los Angeles, California, discussing his plans for Halloween trick or treating with Prince, Paris, and Blanket, his favorite candy, and the radio premiere for "What More Can I Give".

November 8, 2003 - Michael attends one of singer Celine Dion's "A New Day..." residency concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; he meets Dion backstage.

November 9, 2003 - Michael donates a pair of painted shoes for "Shoes for Charity". A shoe manufacturer named Tatami had the idea to create this charity for children suffering from traumas. Celebrities, including Michael Jackson, gave their donated shoes a special and unique touch by painting them.

November 15, 2003 - Michael accepts "The Power of Oneness Lifetime Achievement Award" via video message at the "Third Annual Power of Oneness Awards" at Universal Studios Hollywood Globe Theatre in California. He begins hiccuping, to his amusement, and the room joins in laughter.

November 17, 2003 - Michael shoots part of his music video for "One More Chance", but is unable to complete due to events that happen the following day.

November 18, 2003 - As Neverland is raided by police, Michael's team gives a statement responding to their search and the media uproar that came with it, on MJNews.us, a new website that would serve as official communications on his case.

November 19, 2003 - Michael's team gives a statement responding to the allegations on MJNews.us, the official communications on his case. Michael is understandably emotional over the allegations.

November 20, 2003 - Michael gives a statement after he is processed in Santa Barbara, expressing his strong faith that the truth will prevail among the lies. Michael and Mark Gerragos fily yo Santa Barbara (taped on jet)

November 24, 2003 - Michael gives a statement responding to the allegations on MJNews.us, the official communications website on his case.

November 25, 2003 - Michael's team gives a statement regarding an illegal videotape that contained a recording of Michael and Mark Gerragos on their jet to Santa Barbara.

December 25, 2003 - Michael interviews with journalist Ed Bradley for "60 Minutes", discussing his defense against the charges made against him.