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Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

twinklEE said:
what about the day before? What about Monday? Tuesday? Were there parole hearings as well? The entire week seats were empty, if he was dedicated in ''getting justice/doing justice'' he would've found some time to attend court in the homicide trial of his deceased uncle. He did not, seems like they only care about justice on Twitter, apart from that he's pretty much busy doing nothing. Oh I forgot he's preparing for his big 'comeback' on Saturday.
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Exactly!
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

Was anthony allowed in seeing as seats were empty or has he been banned by the famiky
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

I wonder if MJ realized that the mother he loved so very much was using him as a cash cow, and still is even after his death?
 
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In my opinion, the fact that Chris Hunt is not screaming from the rafters regarding the "supposed" 50,000 tickets sold, speaks volumes.

Not only is he not confirming that number, he is playing coy as to how many tickets have been sold thus far. That, for me, also speaks volumes.

And NOW I notice folks talking about problems with the Facebook pay-per-view. Anybody know what's up with that?
 
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twinklEE said:
what about the day before? What about Monday? Tuesday? Were there parole hearings as well? The entire week seats were empty, if he was dedicated in ''getting justice/doing justice'' he would've found some time to attend court in the homicide trial of his deceased uncle. He did not, seems like they only care about justice on Twitter, apart from that he's pretty much busy doing nothing. Oh I forgot he's preparing for his big 'comeback' on Saturday.
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I don't know where he was he could have been rehearsing for the concert Saturday. But speaking for myself I probably wouldn't have gone either. Knowing that the man who murdered my mother has a chance to go free would weigh heavily on my mind and going to a trial for my uncle whom I loved and adored on top of that would be too much to bear. Even though I don't agree with the concert I don't blame Taj for wanting to do something in honor of his Uncle that would get his mind off everything else.
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

He ain't doing anything to honor the uncle he loved and respected so much. He's using this below average tribute as a platform to jump start his dead career, which is not equal to honoring his dead uncle.
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

The 1.5illion figure is ludicrous. These acts should be doing the concert out of respect for MJ and should not get paid any more than expenses (i.e. plane ticket, hotal accomodation etc) because they're already wealthy - they don't need the money, and they shouldn't want it.
I really wanna know why all the people that stood up and stated their admiration for MJ after he died didn't follow by attending the tribute concert. Maybe if it had been held in the US the situation would have been different. I'm especially surprised at Usher. Perhaps he's too busy preparing to pay tribute to Bill Clinton on 15th October?
 
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twinklEE said:
He ain't doing anything to honor the uncle he loved and respected so much. He's using this below average tribute as a platform to jump start his dead career, which is not equal to honoring his dead uncle.
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We'll just have to agree to disagree on this subject.
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

To be honest if my uncle was killed and I had the opportunity to watch the trial and the surrounding media activities I'm not sure I would. He doesn't have to.
 
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bobmoo79 said:
The 1.5illion figure is ludicrous. These acts should be doing the concert out of respect for MJ and should not get paid any more than expenses (i.e. plane ticket, hotal accomodation etc) because they're already wealthy - they don't need the money, and they shouldn't want it.
I really wanna know why all the people that stood up and stated their admiration for MJ after he died didn't follow by attending the tribute concert. Maybe if it had been held in the US the situation would have been different. I'm especially surprised at Usher. Perhaps he's too busy preparing to pay tribute to Bill Clinton on 15th October?
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It's all on Global. It looks like they sent out invites AFTER that televised announcement. They had booked the Cardiff date and some Xfactor acts, and assumed with Katherine's support, the invitees would commit. Another sign of Chris Hunt's arrogance. He said himself, it would be a dominoe affect, once Global got a couple of MAJOR artist signed, he felt many would fall in line. That's why they were so giddy with KISS. They thought they were on a roll and others would immediately sign up. Well, it doesn't work that way.

When AEG tried to pull a tribute together after the memorial, they said major artists were booked, and they abandoned the idea. And AEG is a major promoter with established contacts. Global came out of nowhere and their inexperience showed in all areas.

Usher certainly has shown his love for MJ. I am so glad he didn't get himself involved in this mess.
 
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Joyce said:
I wonder if MJ realized that the mother he loved so very much was using him as a cash cow, and still is even after his death?
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He probably did realise what his parents were really like.........and he probably realised that when he was still a teenager........


......but he was just toooooo nice to say "No"!!!!!


I'm also guessing that part of the inspiration of Neverland was to get away from them!!!
 
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gerryevans said:
When AEG tried to pull a tribute together after the memorial, they said major artists were booked, and they abandoned the idea. And AEG is a major promoter with established contacts. Global came out of nowhere and their inexperience showed in all areas.
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What tribute was this? I hadn't heard of one, i know they handled the memorial.
 
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love is magical said:
Just wanna clarify that I didn't make up the 50,000 figure. I got the figure from one of the earlier posts in this thread. I didn't verify it. I don't know if it's a lie or not. I don't want people to think I'm spreading lies here. Frankly, I don't really care about this tribute. I never planned to attend the event. However, for the fans who are going to Cardiff, I wish you a wonderful time.
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I certainly quote the 50K audience figure from the Facebook tribute site. Others may have quoted it too? The figure is in the Tribute text ( slightly grey text) which appeared in the last 2-3 days,just 'talking up the tribute.

The number appears in the paragraph:
'Stars are aligning, and Katherine Jackson and her family and hosts Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and the BBC's Fearn Cotton present the ultimate concert to the King of Pop. A spectacular 3.5 hours production on saturday 8th october with 50,000 fans to be held at the Millennium stadium ....etc etc.



http://www.facebook.com/#!/M4Tribute
 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbi...el-as-tribute-show-approaches-91466-29547274/

Exclusive interview: Michael Jackson's brothers speak to WalesOnline as Millennium Stadium tribute show approaches

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Just days remain until thousands descend on the Millennium Stadium for a tribute show honouring King of Pop Michael Jackson. Ciaran Jones met the Thriller singer’s brothers to discuss the controversial gig

THEY are the driving force behind a troubled tribute show in memory of one of the world’s greatest musical icons.

But relaxing in a high-end London hotel yesterday, three of Michael Jackson’s brothers – and former Jackson 5 bandmates – brushed off the controversies that have plagued Cardiff’s Michael Forever tribute concert since it was announced.

Just hours before, high-profile act Black Eyed Peas – only added to the bill late last month – withdrew from Saturday’s show citing “unavoidable circumstances”.

Yet speaking to the Western Mail yesterday lunchtime Michael’s older brothers did not appear to know the hip-hop act had pulled out, with Marlon claiming it was their “first time hearing that”.

As well as ongoing confusion surrounding the show’s line-up and uproar over a planned ticket ballot based on charity donations, which was subsequently scrapped, fans and members of the Jackson family have criticised the timing of the show.

It comes midway through the trial of Michael’s personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, in connection with the star’s sudden death in June 2009.

Texas-based cardiologist Murray, 58, could face four years in jail and the loss of his licence if found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

He is alleged to have provided the Billie Jean star with a fatal amount of the anaesthetic propofol. Murray denies the charge, saying the singer administered the lethal dose himself.

Michael’s siblings Jermaine, Randy and Janet are not taking part in Saturday’s show due to the ongoing court case.

But Marlon denied the decision to go ahead with the concert – featuring performances from stars including Christina Aguilera and Smokey Robinson – had caused any division in the family.

“They’re [Jermaine, Randy and Janet] speaking what they feel in their hearts and it’s our brother.

“To you he may be ‘Michael Jackson, icon’ or whatever. To us he’s our brother and each one of us feels different about our brother and if they don’t want to partake or participate in this then we respect their decision, but that’s their decision.

“That’s how they feel right now because it’s their brother, but what I feel is I want to do this because I want to enjoy the other side of my brother’s life, the joyful side.

“I’m not saying that they don’t want to but it may not be the time for them. But for me, I feel it’s the right time for me.”

Tito, 57, said the gig had been planned more than six months ago and the proposed trial date had changed a number of times.

“We were there [at court] last week with our mother and it was quite rough on her, and that’s one thing with the timing – I look at it actually as a good release and a relief for my mother to be able to look at the brighter side of things and celebrate her son’s contribution and not to be in a court hearing how things happened with his life.

“It was so hard on her last week and I’m so happy that she’s able to smile. She’ll be smiling on Saturday remembering all the good and beautiful things that Michael represented instead of being stuck inside a court hearing testimony.”

Jackie added: “Also the courtroom has only eight seats they can give the family and we’re such a large family so some of us are out here to celebrate the tribute show, others are going to court.

“But when we get back we’ll be going to court as well.”

And they said the legal proceedings had been particularly upsetting for Michael’s children Prince, Paris and Blanket. The children are due to attend Saturday’s show, as spectators.

“They’re so glad to be here, they’re going to have a great time,” said Jackie.

“They might be on the stage. Come the finale they might be on the stage, you never know. It’s a spontaneous reaction, whatever happens, happens.”

And he said the family had rallied around to look after the children – aged 14, 13 and nine – since their father’s death.

Jackie told the Western Mail: “They’ve got a lot of support. They’re around the nieces and nephews every single day and that’s what we should do, we should cover them with a lot of love and support…”

Saturday’s show is unlikely to be the final tribute to the Thriller singer, with his brothers promising to continue to honour his memory.

Tito said: “People ask ‘What do you think Michael represented when he was here on earth?’ and my first answer is not music but his heart, what he did for people, how he tried to change the world and make the world a better place.”

He spoke warmly of Michael’s charity work and generosity, adding: “If there was a family that needed Christmas, he would send over $5,000 to that family so they would have a beautiful Christmas and that was the true Michael Jackson.

“The things you don’t hear about that we know he did is what makes him a very beautiful person. He never wanted publicity or bragged about it – he just did it out of the heart.”

And he mooted the suggestion of an annual tribute for the singer, who died at just 50.

Tito said: “Hopefully we can do this every year to remember his legacy, that’s something that we enjoy doing.”
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Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

Lynn88 said:
I don't know where he was he could have been rehearsing for the concert Saturday. But speaking for myself I probably wouldn't have gone either. Knowing that the man who murdered my mother has a chance to go free would weigh heavily on my mind and going to a trial for my uncle whom I loved and adored on top of that would be too much to bear. Even though I don't agree with the concert I don't blame Taj for wanting to do something in honor of his Uncle that would get his mind off everything else.
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Honor? He is being paid to perform...
 
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Bonnie Blue;3504348 said:
What tribute was this? I hadn't heard of one, i know they handled the memorial.
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See below article. I think (not sure) the TII movie eventually evolved out of the logistic problems of trying to get the artists, etc. together for the tribute.

ROLLINGSTONE July 13, 2009

AEG Starts Planning a Michael Jackson This Is It! Tribute Concert
by: Daniel Kreps

AEG Live, the concert promoting company that staged Michael Jackson's memorial service and was organizing the King of Pop's concerts at London's O2 Arena, is in the beginning stages of plotting out a tribute concert based on the This Is It! show. "We're just starting to get into that now, to figure out how to unveil all the stuff we have to the world," AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips told Billboard. "I think at some point we'll show Michael's last masterpiece, This Is It, to the world."

As Rock Daily previously reported, rehearsals for the This Is It! concerts at Los Angeles' Staples Center — where Jackson's memorial was also held — were all professionally filmed and may be released in the future. However, it's the This Is It! show itself, previously described by Phillips as "one of the most amazing arena shows ever," that might become its own tribute concert, as AEG Live owns all the property relating to the shows. "The production, staging and all that is in warehouses under lock and key. And the dancers and everyone else want to do the show for the world one time, so we kind of have them on hold, but we don't have anything confirmed yet," Phillips said.

AEG Live has already set up an online merchandise store featuring clothing, memorabilia and many other items fans could have purchased had the This Is It! concerts occurred, Rock Daily reported last week. Phillips also told Billboard that August 29th, the King of Pop's 51st birthday, would have been the ideal date for the tribute concert, however he's doubtful that AEG Live could plan it out in time for the occasion.



http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...l-jackson-this-is-it-tribute-concert-20090713
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

the brothers dont have to look so happy. .
 
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Did anyone else here paid for facebook live stream?
 
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https://twitter.com/latoyajackson
latoyajackson La Toya Jackson
@cnn That's why @Michaeljackson jumped on the car @ his last trial,he wanted to take your mind out of court&focus on his music that he loved
11 minutes ago

latoyajackson La Toya Jackson
My brother hated court#Murraytrial @CNN and he would have loved knowing that he's being honored so we're here to support #m4tribute as well!
18 minutes ago

latoyajackson La Toya Jackson
I've been getting updates on #Murraytrial @CNN @hlntv as far as I'm concerned we already know the verdict. I wish I could be there but...
21 minutes ago

latoyajackson La Toya Jackson
Been traveling all day. Finally able to get to my phone.found out @CNN about #thankyousteve..he was definitely the Edison of our time.
24 minutes ago
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http://twitter.com/verenabee
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@wingheart I do not feel ready for any kind of tribute. There are so many things to think and talk about: who made Michael's life a misery, why he was not protected better by the people who were his managers, why the media treated him the way they did, why he was accused of things he did not do, why when found innocent, people would still not believe him, in short: how the tragedy of destroying a wonderful artist and great humanitarian happened. Why and how he slipped through the cracks. As you say so clearly: pieces need to be put together. And we need to grieve and learn from these pieces. Until that work has at least started I feel that these tributes gloss over the pain Michael had to endure. Pain that certainly was also a motor for his artistry, but that also made him go early. I am all for celebrating Michael, too, in order to get the strength and inspiration to fulfill his wish to make the world a better place. But this celebration I can only do with what he has left himself - not what other people make from that. I feel the need to go back to his words, his music, his dance, his films, not some interpretation, however well meant it might be. Because I would like to understand him and his message, his joy and his pain more and more. He is the pure source for that.
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On Thursday more bad news for Global Live Events was announced. BNN (a Dutch television broadcast company) announced that the scheduled live TV broadcast in 30 countries is cancelled. According to BNN the broadcasting is cancelled due to “problems with copyrights”.

At this moment it is unknown if the Facebook broadcast is still scheduled.

http://www.legendarymichaeljackson.nl/?p=6375#.To4eUtfAmIA.twitter
 
OnirMJ;3505111 said:
On Thursday more bad news for Global Live Events was announced. BNN (a Dutch television broadcast company) announced that the scheduled live TV broadcast in 30 countries is cancelled. According to BNN the broadcasting is cancelled due to “problems with copyrights”.

At this moment it is unknown if the Facebook broadcast is still scheduled.

http://www.legendarymichaeljackson.nl/?p=6375#.To4eUtfAmIA.twitter
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Too bad for them.

This goes to show that the tribute is disorganized [without the estate's approval]
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

they are giving free tickets away on the night now. ppl are compaining about it on the facebook page according to reports
 
Re: Michael Forever Tribute/ MJJC Official Statement / Discussion / Estate statement / Fan letter @p

rly? They're giving away free tickets? LMAO Is this a Jermaine Jackson concert or a Michael Jackson Tribute? Pathetic
 
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bobmoo79 said:
There is a report this morning saying the Black Eyed Peas are just about to announce they are splitting up.
IF that report is true then that could explain why they've pulled out of the concert. The report said they're gutted because they're all massive MJ fans.Well, if that's the case why didn't they just all stick together for a few more days and then make the announcement?
All I can say is if the report is true, there must have been one heck of a bust up!
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see this tweet

@iamwill will.i.am


Why do people listen to rumors..."Me and @apl_de created the peas"...so...from the creators mouth...We are not breaking up...stop the rumors
 
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myosotis said:
I certainly quote the 50K audience figure from the Facebook tribute site. Others may have quoted it too? The figure is in the Tribute text ( slightly grey text) which appeared in the last 2-3 days,just 'talking up the tribute.

The number appears in the paragraph:
'Stars are aligning, and Katherine Jackson and her family and hosts Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and the BBC's Fearn Cotton present the ultimate concert to the King of Pop. A spectacular 3.5 hours production on saturday 8th october with 50,000 fans to be held at the Millennium stadium ....etc etc.



http://www.facebook.com/#!/M4Tribute
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they tweeted this

M4Tribute Michael Forever



Golden Circle and GA tickets now SOLD OUT. Limited availability in other areas. Tickets here http://ow.ly/6PDp6
 
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elusive moonwalker said:
they are giving free tickets away on the night now. ppl are compaining about it on the facebook page according to reports
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twinklEE said:
rly? They're giving away free tickets? LMAO Is this a Jermaine Jackson concert or a Michael Jackson Tribute? Pathetic
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In a charity concert, free tickets shouldn't be possible as ticket sales is the main way of raising cash.

So if this news is true, it could be proof that this isn't really a charity concert.
 
“It was so hard on her last week and I’m so happy that she’s able to smile. She’ll be smiling on Saturday remembering all the good and beautiful things that Michael represented instead of being stuck inside a court hearing testimony.”
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I'm surprised by this part of the comment, he makes it sound like they are being forced to be at the trial. Sometimes the things they say says so much about them.
 
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