Even after his passing, the King of Pop will continue to rake in the dough. The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late singer 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. The record-breaking contract through 2017 could be worth up to $250 million if certain conditions are met. One of the albums will be of never-before-released Jackson recordings that will come out in November, the person said.

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Here is the full interview with Michael Jackson’s personal bodyguards with ABC News. Follow the jump to view the rest,

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Check out this clip of the upcoming first time interview with MJ’s personal bodyguards on Good Morning America. The full interview is scheduled to air tomorrow morning.

Jermaine Jackson has apparently gathered an all-star cast, including Prince, Justin Timberlake and Santana to pay tribute to his late brother Michael Jackson at a show in June in London. The Tribute By Jermaine show is expected to take place on June 8, 2010 at Wembley Arena in London. Other participants include Shakira, Earth Wind and Fire, Usher, Nelson Mandela, Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, Jabbawockeez, Seal, Neyo and a performance by the Jackson 5 with Janet Jackson.

‘The best way and most suitable way is to assemble the world’s largest tribute in history that is only fitting to a man who moved the hearts and souls of an unimaginable amount,’ Jermaine said in a statement.

The show will be filmed with 12 HD cameras and air globally on June 25, 2010.

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This 30-second clip is from the 3-D film that was created to support Michael Jackson’s performance of “Earth Song.” The song has a strong theme about the future of the planet, and Jackson saw it as a unique opportunity to deliver a message to millions of people who would have seen him on tour. The MJ tribute performance on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will feature this 3-D film, which has never before been seen by the public in its entirety. CBS and Target have partnered to provide millions of free glasses so that fans can enjoy this unique viewing experience from home. From Sunday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 31, Target stores nationwide will exclusively offer these 3-D GRAMMY Glasses so that fans have the opportunity to see the film that was very personal to Jackson.

Standby for the great new hit toy for Christmas 2010 – Michael Jackson dolls. At least that’s what The Character Group, which has previously had hits with Dr Who, Peppa Pig and Go Go Pets, is hoping. It has won the UK licence to distribute the four Jackson dolls “in some of his most memorable iconic poses” made by Playmates Toys. The dolls, two of which will launched in August and two more before Christmas, will be primarily aimed at the collectors’ market. Each doll will be individually numbered and sold in commemorative packaging.

Richard King, chairman of The Character Group added: “Michael Jackson’s persona and performances were legendary and it is fantastic to be involved with an inspirational figure who entertained millions with the great music he created.

“We are confident that the dolls will be highly sought after by fans and collectors alike, and we look forward to launching the full range in time for Christmas sales this year.

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Grammy-nominated producer RedOne, who helped Lady Gaga top charts around the world, believes that music he worked on with Michael Jackson before the singer’s death could yet be released.

The 37-year-old producer, born in Morocco and steeped in European pop and rock after spending several years in Sweden, recorded with the “king of pop” in Las Vegas in 2008 and 2009 and in Los Angeles in 2009, before Jackson’s death aged 50.

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GRAMMY winners Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood, and Usher will join together, along with the voice of Michael Jackson, in a moving tribute to Jackson at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31. This very special GRAMMY Moment will feature the never-before-seen 3-D mini-movie for “Earth Song” that was created by Jackson as the centerpiece of his much-anticipated This Is It tour, but was never seen by the public prior to this GRAMMY performance.

The 3-D film was created to support the performance of “Earth Song,” an original composition and a No. 1 hit for Jackson. The song has a strong theme about the future of the planet, and Jackson saw it as a unique opportunity to deliver a message to millions of people who would have seen him on tour.

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