Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Talk show titan Oprah Winfrey almost pulled out of plans to launch her forthcoming US TV network - because she feared she would be paralysed by her previous success like tragic pop icon Michael Jackson. more info

TMZ — Loyal Michael Jackson fans will do anything for new material ... and a new three-DVD set will put that theory to the test. TMZ has learned a new box set called " Vision " will be released on the 47th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination --�... more info

Topix — A production of "Sisterella," a pop-rock update of the Cinderella fable that had been backed by Michael Jackson, is being planned for Los Angeles next spring. more info

ContactMusic — MICHAEL JACKSON once approached J.K. ROWLING with plans to turn her HARRY POTTER stories into a stage musical - but his idea was snubbed because the author was not convinced... more info

ContactMusic — Ne-Yo is afraid to record songs he wrote for Michael Jackson because he doesn't want people to think he's cashing in.The 'Beautiful Monster' singer had worked on... more info

Guardian Music — It's a new look Sleeve Notes: leaner, meaner and linktasticHello and welcome to an all-new Sleeve Notes, one that aims to cut the waffle and pelt you with links, links and more links from all the week's best music stories. Click away! Five things we ... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — The idea of taking the music of out of the music video to “Beat It” is so good, we don’t even mind the two doofuses behind the box crate. Besides, they’re kind of funny. Michael Jackson is spinning and moonwalking in his grave right now. The ... more info

Guardian Music — Dr Tohme Tohme seeks at least £1.5m from singer's estate, claiming he is entitled to revenue from posthumous dealsDr Tohme Tohme, Michael Jackson's final business manager, has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $2.3m (£1.5m) from the singer's estate.... more info

ContactMusic — will.i.am claims Michael Jackson is behind all his biggest hits. The 'Black Eyed Peas' hitmaker - who has produced number one singles for a host of stars... more info

ContactMusic — Michael Jackson was like a "Pied Piper" to children.Mark Ronson - who often enjoyed sleepovers at the late pop superstar's home when he was growing up - is amazed at... more info