Billie Jean News

Michael Jackson's Thriller has become the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 33x Diamond for United States sales and streams

March is Women's History Month and on March 17-19, 2017 Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) goes global in A Woman's World. Around the world, women are the unsung heroes of ingenuity, creativity, and social justice. New Artistic Director Paul Caldwell introduces Seattle to uplifting stories of trailblazing women who have shattered glass ceilings and transformed our world.

 The Industry presents the third installment of FIRST TAKE, a biennial workshop of new American operas - the only showcase of its kind on the West Coast. Saturday, February 25 (8 - 10 pm) brings the debut of SECOND TAKE, presenting an entire performance of a new opera first heard on the previous FIRST TAKE program.

Gymnast Simone Biles has been named espnW's Woman of the Year, topping the 2016 IMPACT25 list, a who's who of 25 athletes and influencers who have made the biggest difference in women in sports this year.

Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the popular Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series will kick off 2017 with three great shows in January and February.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will be presented with the 2017 Outstanding Performers of the Year award

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will bring A VERY INTIMATE ACOUSTIC EVENING to BOULDER THEATER on March 21, 2017.

Sweeney Entertainments presents JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT, starring Ben and his incredible live band and dancers, Today 16 November 2016 at 7.00pm at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Choosing the right gift for the older people in our lives is a challenge. They don't need 'stuff,' so what can we give them?

 Pay tribute to the King of Pop at Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Today, October 29, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $19 - $45.

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation today honored social justice pioneer and sports icon Billie Jean King, actor and author F. Murray Abraham, architect and designer Daniel Libeskind, and philanthropist Gregory Annenberg Weingarten at its 2016 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards, held in the Great Hall at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. The event was hosted by analyst and reporter Mary Carillo. Scroll down for photos!

F. Murray Abraham will be honored at The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation's Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards tonight, October 18, at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

F. Murray Abraham will be honored at The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation's Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards on Tuesday, October 18 at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

ESPN2 will air live coverage of the annual World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits event from Las Vegas beginning at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 10, from a specially-constructed tennis court along the Las Vegas Strip outside of Caesars Palace.

Sweeney Entertainments presents JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT, starring Ben and his incredible live band and dancers, Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 7.00pm at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.

 Pay tribute to the King of Pop at Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $19 - $45.

Alabama-based, urban jazz flutist Kim Scott's new CD SOUTHERN HEAT for Innervision Records features the hit single 'Sizzle.' The new single 'It's Your Time' hits smooth Jazz radio Monday, September 19th. SOUTHERN HEAT is available digitally now and will be in stores physically September 16th.

Celebrate the 2016 U.S. Open with episode six of the American Masters Podcast, featuring tennis superstars Chris Evert and Venus Williams, who discuss athlete and social icon Billie Jean King's impact both on and off the tennis court, as well as her predecessor, tennis champion Althea Gibson, with American Masters

In tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil just wrapped a three-day birthday extravaganza for the King of Pop to celebrate what would have been his 58th birthday. Hosted at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas August 27 - 29, the fourth annual birthday celebration delighted guests throughout the weekend, featuring unforgettable activities, coveted prizes and more. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

Michael Jackson's personal RIAA gold record award for his epic album “Thriller” will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on August 25. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.