  February
3, 2008 - The Super Bowl Ad for "SoBe Life Water", featuring
animated lizards, Naomi Campbell, and the song "Thriller", airs during
the Super Bowl XLII. Michael had showed animators at "Studio at the
Palms" how to make the lizard's necks move for the "Thriller"
dance.February
4, 2008 - Michael's talks with acclaimed New York artist
Kehinde Wiley is reported. February
8, 2008 - The "Thriller 25" album is released, with a message in the album
booklet written by Michael.May
2008 - Michael works with producer RedOne in a Las Vegas studio.
May 23, 2008 - Michael attends French stylist Christian Audigier's
50th birthday party at Petersen Automotive museum in Hancock Park, Los
Angeles, where he meets French singer Johnny Halliday among others.
Summer
2008 - Michael meets with painter Nate Giorgio to discuss a future
project.June
2008 - Michael calls Ne-Yo, inviting him to collaborate on songs for his
future album.July
8, 2008 - Michael is reported to be working with Ne-Yo on a track he
penned for Michael's upcoming album.
July 10, 2008 - Michael visits a bookshop with his children Prince
Jr., Paris, and Prince II. It is reported that Michael had secret talks
about a comeback with "New Kids on the Block" at his home.August 25 - December 2008 - The "King of Pop" compilation albums are released in various countries celebrate his 50th birthday on the 29th August. Sony BMG, supported by GMTV and The Sun newspaper got together to give fans of Michael Jackson the opportunity in the UK to vote for their favorite songs – the top 18 formed the album’s track listing. Voting took place, and fans selected their favorite songs from 50 of Michael’s most popular hits, as well as a few rare releases.
Late
August 2008 - Michael writes a message for Spanish "MJHideout" fan forum
to post online.September
6, 2008 - Michael gives a message to a member from fan forum KOP Board to
post online for all fans to see.
Mid-October 2008 - Michael gives a written message to his fans that
were gathered around the Bel Air Hotel where he is staying in Los Angeles.
Mid-Late October 2008 - Michael records "Best of Joy" in his suite at
the Bel-Air Hotel with recording engineer Michael Prince.
October 25, 2008 - Michael tells fans before his flight back to Los
Angeles that he will be finalizing world tour details there.
October
30, 2008 - Michael releases a statement, denying Jermaine's reports that
Michael is joining the family to record and tour for a Jacksons reunion.
October 31, 2008 - Michael and his three children were spotted going
through the drive-thru at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Brentwood on Halloween
night.
November 2, 2008 - Michael texts his nephew Taj, thanking him for
taking a trip to Vegas.
November 10, 2008 - Michael gives a written message to his fans that were
gathered around the Bel Air Hotel where he is staying in Los
Angeles.
November 11, 2008 - Michael gives a written message to his fans that were
gathered around the Bel Air Hotel where he is staying in Los Angeles; Michael
partially gives up the title to his Neverland Ranch to a joint venture between
Jackson and Sycamore Valley Ranch Co. LLC, an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC.
November 17,
2008 - Day 1 of Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa VS Michael Jackson trial in
London. Michael's lawyers ask for him to give evidence by video link from the
U.S., citing an unspecified medical condition.November 23,
2008 - Michael cancels his trip to London upon learning that his legal team has
reached a settlement with Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa's lawyers.
December 13, 2008 - Michael is spotted wearing a Zorro mask while visiting
his Dr Arnlold Klein, his dermatologist's office in Beverly Hills.
December 25, 2008 (Admin note: Correct to November 11, 2008) - Michael texts his nephew Taj, thanking him for taking the
trip to visit him. |
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