The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.
king of popJackson's `This Is It' out on DVD in JanuaryNewsvine - business Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:02
"Michael Jackson's This Is It," a film about the King of Pop's final rehearsals before his death, will be released on DVD on Jan. 26, 2010. Could `Michael Jackson's This Is It' win an Oscar?Newsvine - business Thu, 10/29/2009 - 04:59
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors, including the Academy Award for best picture. Death and taxes: Big IRS bill looms for MJ estateNewsvine - business Fri, 07/10/2009 - 13:34
The Tax Man is in the mirror for the estate of the late King of Pop. Singer's luxe lifestyle aided by Wall Street firmsNewsvine - business Mon, 07/06/2009 - 04:24
Music lovers weren't the only ones drawn to the King of Pop. Wooed by his global fame and earning power, a bevy of financial firms ponied up tens of millions to finance the singer's luxe lifestyle and kick-start his troubled career. |
