Michael Jackson's manor to be turned into music institute

Dec 12, 2010
Michael Jackson's famous manor Neverland is set to be rebuilt into a music institute for teenagers. This announcement was made by Colony Capital company that owns this place after singer's death. According to its management, the institute will be organized the same way as famous Juilliard School in New York – where students live and learn simultaneously.

It is unknown if the institute is set to be named after Michael Jackson.

This month was marked by the release of the album Michael, which features remastered versions of earlier unreleased songs by the singer.

It was produced by Michael Jackson's brother Jackie and Rodney Jerkins, who is famous for his work with such artists as Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Janet Jackson, Beyonce and others. Jerkins also produced Michael Jackson's album Invincible that hit the stores in 2001.

All in all the record features 10 tracks on which Michael Jackson worked in different time – for example, song Much Too Soon was originally written for Thriller album.