Michael is very, very, very saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Bray, who was a longtime friend and mentor to him and very trusted adviser to him.

I want to state for the record, unequivocally: Michael Jackson has not sold Neverland. He is not moving to Europe. That is a rumor.

There are others who have to lay vocals well. (Jackson) plans on getting together with them for the chorus. We still have two to three more steps before the song will be ready for release.

The reports having originated out of London regarding this thing are untrue.

Mr. Jackson is continuing to reach out to artists who would like to work with him on this project, which he humbly hopes will make a tremendous difference to all individuals who have been affected by this tragedy,

I'm immensely saddened by the passing of not only a friend and colleague, but a legendary figure of 20th-century show business,