Michael Jackson Fans Can Be Part of 'We Are One' Global Birthday Celebration, 8/29

Michael Jackson fans around the planet who are unable to attend the special performance of Michael Jackson ONE (https://www.facebook.com/events/627774083908425/) in Las Vegas celebrating the King of Pop's birthday can still participate in an unprecedented global event honoring Michael starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 29 during the first ever Michael Jackson We Are One Worldwide Birthday Celebration (http://birthday.michaeljackson.com).

Michael Jackson believed that all humans are unique and equal, regardless of race or culture, and that working together as one will make for a better world. His message was one of unity, harmony and hope. What better way to honor Michael on his birthday than by spreading his message and posting a short video expressing hope for making the world a better place.

This worldwide event begins at the international dateline in the first time zones (Kiribati Island and New Zealand), then rolls around the world before ending at midnight in the last time zones (Hawaii and American Samoa). Fans will have the opportunity all day to create and share their Instagram photos and videos honoring Michael with their ideas for a better world and recognizing this special day.

Throughout the day, a Michael's We Are One worldwide map will display the thoughts and wishes expressed by fans for a better world, linking together the international #MJWeAreOne as a true global community.

Fans are encouraged to post their Instagram videos and pictures with the #MJWeAreOne hashtag to take part in the international celebration of Michael's birthday.

URL: http://birthday.michaeljackson.com

Michael JacksonONE, which premiered on June 29, is a new immersive music experience whichis the second collaboration between The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque duSoleil. The critically acclaimed production is in permanentresidence at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Theprevious collaboration between The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleilthe Michael JacksonTHEIMMORTAL World Tour concert experiencewas one of the world's top-grossing tours in 2012 andis now playing to sold-outarenas in Asia.

Since Michael Jackson was a multifaceted artist who strove to Fuse together various musical styles and art forms, Michael Jackson ONE is a fitting title for a unifying journey into the creative world of the King of Pop, the genius, the visionary, the One. But it was actually chosen as the show's title because it expresses Michael's philosophy of love, hope and peace: "We Are One."

SOURCE Legacy Recordings