Michael Jackson Remembered

Sony bets up to $250 million that Michael Jackson left enough material that can rock with you

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who spearheaded the record-breaking deal in which Michael Jackson's estate will get up to $250 million in the next seven years said Tuesday that Sony Music Entertainment bought a treasure trove of new Jackson music, some of it recorded "quite recently," some in collaboration with other artists.

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Before his death, Michael Jackson had sold 61 million albums in the United States alone. And in the 24 hours after he suffered cardiac arrest and died in a Los Angeles hospital, sales of his songs and albums have surged dramatically.

Michael Jackson: Share your thoughts

Michael Jackson: Share your thoughts

Share your thoughts.

  • I never believed any of the allegations against Michael Jackson. It is sad that so many judged him / when all he tried to do was good. He was an ANGEL on earth. We lost a lot of years of Michael's charm and magic because of bogus lawsuits. Just very sad. Michael Jackson was a True Miracle.

    Bella @ 5:50 PM EDT, Jul 20, 2009

  • you were simply put a blessing.

    erik @ 3:42 PM EDT, Jul 20, 2009

  • he could of been purple with poka dots and I would love him still

    christina @ 2:37 PM EDT, Jul 20, 2009

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