New York's Hard Rock Café Hosts Thriller of an Auction
Four months after his death, the legend of Michael Jackson is still larger than life.
The King of Pop will be the centerpiece of Media Icon's Auction to be held at Hard Rock Café New York in Times Square Nov. 21. Julien's Auction, who will be overseeing the event, has collected an impressive array of items that represent some of music's greatest landmark moments.
Fans and serious collectors can bid on such historic pieces as Jackson's first white glittered glove worn during his monumental "Billie Jean" performance on 1983's Motown 25 television special ($40, 000-$60,000); a black "Bad" tour bondage outfit ($8,000-$10,000); a drawing of Charlie Chaplin done by the singer at the age of nine ($2,000-$4,000); an autographed copy of three gold Thriller singles ($600-$800), original handwritten lyrics to "Beat It" ($2000-$4000) and a costume Jackson wore at the famed Apollo Theater in 2002, his last stage performance in the U.S. ($4,000-$6,000). Bidding prices are suggested, with a portion of the proceeds going to various charities.
Martin Nolan, Executive Director at Julien's Auctions, says interest in all things MJ is at an all-time high. "Michael Jackson has a very loyal fan base worldwide," he explains. "We've just done four continents in four weeks touring the highlights of this auction. Certainly since Michael's death, while he is the King of Pop, he's become a truly legendary status who takes center stage with Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and John Lennon as highly collectible and great investments. If you own something of Michael Jackson today, it will increase in value."
But the collection is not just limited to Jackson. At a Nov. 17 press preview, items ranging from a Beatles ' Sgt. Peppers outtake photo ($400-$600) and a signed concert scarf from Presley ($200-$400) to a signature 1983 electric blue cloud guitar once owned by Prince ($6,000-$8,000) were also on display.
Darren Julian, president and CEO of Julian's says a new generation of buyers is starting to make their presence felt. "It's interesting that young people are beginning to collect more from Western pop culture," he says. "It's huge all over the world. The newer generation who were fans of artists like Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna are starting to collect memorabilia."
The Music Icon exhibition will be open until Nov. 21. For more info go to juliensauctions.com. --Keith Murphy
Check out our gallery of Michael Jackson collectibles from the auction here.
http://www.vibe.com/mt/2009/11/new-yorks-hard-rock-cafe-hosts-thriller-of-an-auction/
Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem
NEW YORK — Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's
drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. "You can't make 'em drink the water," Jackson told ABC News in an interview airing Wednesday. When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, "Possibly."
"I wish he could answer this question for you and not me," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I felt that he was in denial."
She blames Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, for his death June 25.
Prosecutors in Los Angeles are weighing charges against Murray, who told police he administered a powerful anesthetic to the singer shortly before he died.
During the interview, the 43-year-old Janet Jackson spoke of her upcoming diet book, "True You," which chronicles her lifelong struggle to control her weight.
She has gained some mastery over her self-image, she said, after years of "just picking yourself apart all the time because you're so used to being kind of picked apart."
She said she hasn't seen "This Is It," the new documentary film spotlighting her late brother as he prepared for the concert tour that would've taken place last summer.
"I definitely won't, not right now," she said. "I don't know if I will ever see it."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPGWuTXtAl9uATM7dubMk5JZfPAAD9C25HQO1
Put an X, somewhere, on your calendar for 2011
MTV Networks include MTV, VH1, BET, Palladia and other sister spin-offs.
The move seems appropriate, as it was MTV that helped make Michael Jackson into the superstar he became, airing his biggest videos like "Thriller" and "Bad."
MTV will help Sony promote the DVD of "This Is It" next year, a release that is sure to containe even more rehearsal images captured March through June this year.
The film itself fell short of what Sony was probably hoping for, grossing roughly $196 million worldwide, $67 million of that in the United States.
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-11-18-mtv-acquires-rights-to-air-michael-jackson-s-this-is-it
1991 - Michael Jackson's "Dangerous Gift-Pack" was released.
1992 - Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814" was certifed at six million in sales by the RIAA.
1996 - Michael Jackson did an interview with Ian "Molly" Meldrum while in Australia. The interview was aired on Australian television.
2002 - In Berlin, Michael Jackson made a brief appearance on the balcony of his hotel. He held his third son, Prince Michael II, over the edge of the fourth-floor balcony. Later in the day Jackson issued a statement via his lawyer calling the incident a "terrible mistake."
2003 - At a press conference, Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon announced that Michael Jackson was wanted under California Penal Code 299a: molestation of a child. Jackson's bail was set at $3 million.
Four months after his death, the legend of Michael Jackson is still larger than life.
The King of Pop will be the centerpiece of Media Icon's Auction to be held at Hard Rock Café New York in Times Square Nov. 21. Julien's Auction, who will be overseeing the event, has collected an impressive array of items that represent some of music's greatest landmark moments.
Fans and serious collectors can bid on such historic pieces as Jackson's first white glittered glove worn during his monumental "Billie Jean" performance on 1983's Motown 25 television special ($40, 000-$60,000); a black "Bad" tour bondage outfit ($8,000-$10,000); a drawing of Charlie Chaplin done by the singer at the age of nine ($2,000-$4,000); an autographed copy of three gold Thriller singles ($600-$800), original handwritten lyrics to "Beat It" ($2000-$4000) and a costume Jackson wore at the famed Apollo Theater in 2002, his last stage performance in the U.S. ($4,000-$6,000). Bidding prices are suggested, with a portion of the proceeds going to various charities.
Martin Nolan, Executive Director at Julien's Auctions, says interest in all things MJ is at an all-time high. "Michael Jackson has a very loyal fan base worldwide," he explains. "We've just done four continents in four weeks touring the highlights of this auction. Certainly since Michael's death, while he is the King of Pop, he's become a truly legendary status who takes center stage with Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and John Lennon as highly collectible and great investments. If you own something of Michael Jackson today, it will increase in value."
But the collection is not just limited to Jackson. At a Nov. 17 press preview, items ranging from a Beatles ' Sgt. Peppers outtake photo ($400-$600) and a signed concert scarf from Presley ($200-$400) to a signature 1983 electric blue cloud guitar once owned by Prince ($6,000-$8,000) were also on display.
Darren Julian, president and CEO of Julian's says a new generation of buyers is starting to make their presence felt. "It's interesting that young people are beginning to collect more from Western pop culture," he says. "It's huge all over the world. The newer generation who were fans of artists like Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna are starting to collect memorabilia."
The Music Icon exhibition will be open until Nov. 21. For more info go to juliensauctions.com. --Keith Murphy
Check out our gallery of Michael Jackson collectibles from the auction here.
http://www.vibe.com/mt/2009/11/new-yorks-hard-rock-cafe-hosts-thriller-of-an-auction/
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Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem
NEW YORK — Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's
drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. "You can't make 'em drink the water," Jackson told ABC News in an interview airing Wednesday. When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, "Possibly."
"I wish he could answer this question for you and not me," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I felt that he was in denial."
She blames Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, for his death June 25.
Prosecutors in Los Angeles are weighing charges against Murray, who told police he administered a powerful anesthetic to the singer shortly before he died.
During the interview, the 43-year-old Janet Jackson spoke of her upcoming diet book, "True You," which chronicles her lifelong struggle to control her weight.
She has gained some mastery over her self-image, she said, after years of "just picking yourself apart all the time because you're so used to being kind of picked apart."
She said she hasn't seen "This Is It," the new documentary film spotlighting her late brother as he prepared for the concert tour that would've taken place last summer.
"I definitely won't, not right now," she said. "I don't know if I will ever see it."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPGWuTXtAl9uATM7dubMk5JZfPAAD9C25HQO1
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MTV acquires rights to air Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film
Put an X, somewhere, on your calendar for 2011
When Michael Jackson's "This Is It" rehearsal footage film is finally aired on television, it will be on at least one of MTV Networks' many channels. The cable company purchased the exclusive rights to the movie, released last month, to air some time in 2011.
MTV Networks include MTV, VH1, BET, Palladia and other sister spin-offs.
The move seems appropriate, as it was MTV that helped make Michael Jackson into the superstar he became, airing his biggest videos like "Thriller" and "Bad."
MTV will help Sony promote the DVD of "This Is It" next year, a release that is sure to containe even more rehearsal images captured March through June this year.
The film itself fell short of what Sony was probably hoping for, grossing roughly $196 million worldwide, $67 million of that in the United States.
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-11-18-mtv-acquires-rights-to-air-michael-jackson-s-this-is-it
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Michael Jackson History
Michael Jackson History
1991 - Michael Jackson's "Dangerous Gift-Pack" was released.
1992 - Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814" was certifed at six million in sales by the RIAA.
1996 - Michael Jackson did an interview with Ian "Molly" Meldrum while in Australia. The interview was aired on Australian television.
2002 - In Berlin, Michael Jackson made a brief appearance on the balcony of his hotel. He held his third son, Prince Michael II, over the edge of the fourth-floor balcony. Later in the day Jackson issued a statement via his lawyer calling the incident a "terrible mistake."
2003 - At a press conference, Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon announced that Michael Jackson was wanted under California Penal Code 299a: molestation of a child. Jackson's bail was set at $3 million.
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