Jackson family tribute concert / October 8th, 2011 / Initial details @ post 87

[Ben]

[h=1]Well, considering, I think America is quite safe...



MJ TRIBUTE CONCERT The Plot To INVADE AMERICA[/h]
Michael Jackson fans in the U.S. may NOT have to cross the pond to catch the LIVE MJ Tribute Concert in October ... TMZ has learned plans are in the works to LIVESTREAM the show at several major arenas around the country.

TMZ spoke with a rep for Global Live -- the company behind the event -- who tells us producers are working with several major U.S. venues in the hopes of broadcasting the event on jumbotrons to give audiences the concert experience without having to go all the way to Wales (it's a country in Europe!).

We're told nothing has been finalized ... but Global Live is actively trying to seal the deal.

As we previously reported, stars like Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and Jay-Z have all been contacted about playing the event. So far, the only act who's signed on the dotted line is Cee Lo from Gnarls Barkley.




http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/10/micha...=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed#.TkOtwIKFvvI

 

[Big Apple2]

TMZ has learned plans are in the works to LIVESTREAM the show at several major arenas around the country.

Who the heck do they think they're kidding.

They can't just come in at the ELEVENTH HOUR and expect to secure a "major" arena. I mean, just like high profile artist, those major arenas are booked up well in advance, in my opinion.

Poor Cee Lo is "probably" trying to find a way out of this madness as we speak. LOL! Seeing his named published as the ONLY act signed up thus far is like a bad joke.

 

[elusive moonwalker]

We're told nothing has been finalized .

u dont say!! try getting some acts first and anouncing them.

 

[PurpleParrot]

Hey, morning guys.. have I missed anything??

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LOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!!

So now they not only plan to full the Cardiff arena, they are confident enough to full arenas in the US and make people pay to see the concert on screen?

LMAO

 

[Tom]

Too little, too late.

 

[Rhilo]

This is so not gonna work in the US, especially when they can't even get it right for a UK based tribute.

 

[Ben]

What I dont get is, what they plan on showing on those screens? 4 hours of that Cee Lo guy??

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Dont forget craig david

 

[MJStorm]

Michael Jackson tribute line-up revealed

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Acts signed for October's tribute concert for Michael Jackson include Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green and JLS, the promoters told CNN Thursday.

Members of the Jackson family taking the stage October 8 in Cardiff, Wales, include several of Michael Jackson's brothers, "the next generation of Jacksons," and 3T uke: uke: uke:, which consists of Tito Jackson's three sons.

Alternative rock band Alien Ant Farm and British R&B singer Craig David are also on the bill, while other artists will be added in the next few days, according to promoter Global Live Events.

"This announcement is just the beginning, we have many more to announce," Global Live Events executive Paul Ring said. "This concert will unite various generations and musical genres, reminding everyone of just how amazing a talent Michael was."

With the "Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert" line-up now known, fans can start "registering their interest for tickets" online at www.michaelforevertribute.com beginning Thursday, the promoter said. A lottery will determine which fans will be invited to purchase tickets, it said.

The concert in the Wales Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, which seats 75,000 people, would be at least four hours long, Global Live Events CEO Chris Hunt said.

Jackson matriarch Katherine Jackson and the promoter are scheduled to discuss the show's plans in a live broadcast on CNN Monday.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/11/jackson.tribute.acts/

 

[Ben]

"the next generation of Jacksons"??

 

[Xtarlight and Mpenziwe]

"This announcement is just the beginning, we have many more to announce," Global Live Events executive Paul Ring said.

What you have just witnessed could be the end of a particularly terrifying nightmare. It isn't. it's the beginning.

 

[twinklEE]

I assume with the 'next generation of Jackson's' they are referring to Genevieve, etc

Also I'd run as fast as I could if I were Xtina or Leona Lewis:worried:

 

[Memefan]

Didn't I tell you all 3T would be front and center ?

This line up is a JOKE...I hope.

I expect the REAL line up to be announced on Monday.

BEST QUOTE EVER!!!

What you have just witnessed could be the end of a particularly terrifying nightmare. It isn't. it's the beginning.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

even i told u guys T3 +obee with little gen ha ha

 

[Big Apple2]

What the heck happened to the "GALAXY OF INTERNTIONAL SUPERSTARS?"

Not one BOLD-FACE in that bunch.

This is SO EMBARRASSING and they got the nerve to association Michael's name with this mess!

 

[xthunderx2]

the next generation" could also mean Prince Paris and Blanket..oh jeez..here we go.

 

[Ben]

That's what I'm worried about too.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

yup may be possible .................every crazy dream come true in jackson world.

 

[Mneme]

and if the ticket sales does not run.... who knows: Then maybe Blanket will have his stage debut in Cardiff.

This is no sarkasmus of me, but I fear it really.

 

[MJ_Jordan]

I wish Michael was still here Seeing what the family is doing to his name is awful! And please please please don't let the 'next generation' of Jackson's be Prince, Paris & Blanket!

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Deary me. Christiana is the only half decent famous act.what a disgrace to mjs memory.think ill be washing my hair that night

 

[PurpleParrot]

It should be Austin, but I don't know if he'd agree to be in that mess... but hey he's got his new album...

This is really all a immense joke... I'm certainly not living in the same galaxy as them...

Poor Jacksons...

 

[Graf]

They probably mean Genevieve and Austin...I don't see why they didn't just say the names instead of keeping it open to interpretation..

 

[Ben]

I don't see why they didn't just say the names instead of keeping it open to interpretation..

That's exactly why I worry.

 

[elusive moonwalker]

They do it on purpose to create intrest.make ppl think what we are all thinking about the kids.they can use the implication to sell tiks and get attention

 

[Billie Jean 78]

What you have just witnessed could be the end of a particularly terrifying nightmare. It isn't. it's the beginning.

 

[serendipity]

What an embarrassment! How on earth do they think they will fill an 70 000 stadium with those names??? And what a surprise the Jacksons are on the bill as well. A Galaxy of International superstars! LMAOOOOO!

And look at them LYING again that they have many more names to announce. Clearly they have nothing.

 

[Rhilo]

 

[Graf]

That's exactly why I worry.

Yeah, especially considering the way they use them in other schemes, a thing like that wouldn't surprise me.. :sigh:

They do it on purpose to create intrest.make ppl think what we are all thinking about the kids.they can use the implication to sell tiks and get attention

True..and with the fact that they don't have the 'Galaxy of International superstars' they will stoop to anything I'm sure..

 

[elusive moonwalker]

I know we are laughing at them but this is upsetting.the way that family continue to crap on mjs memory to make money.this pathetic excuse of an event is an insult to mjs name and legacy.if only the estate anounced a real tribute before october