LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A music promoter plans to sue to block Michael Jackson from performing in London this year, claiming that a contract signed by the "king of pop" prevents him from giving a concert until July 2010, the head of the promotion company said on Monday.
New Jersey-based AllGood Entertainment Inc contends it signed an agreement in November with Jackson's manager, Frank DeLeo, committing the singer to perform in July 2010 along with his brothers from the Jackson Five and sister Janet Jackson.
Under the agreement, Michael Jackson cannot give another concert until that Jackson Family reunion show, said Patrick Allocco, managing partner at AllGood Entertainment.
AllGood Entertainment sent a cease and desist letter to Jackson in March warning him not to perform a series of 50 shows in London's 02 Arena with concert promoter AEG that are scheduled to begin in July, Allocco said.
Representatives for Jackson and AEG did not return calls.
Allocco said his company's plans to sue in federal court come after failed attempts to negotiate with Jackson and reach a deal to allow the London shows to go ahead.
"As of right now we've gotten zero cooperation from anyone, Frank DeLeo refuses to honor our agreement and that's why we're filing a lawsuit by week's end," Allocco said.
AllGood Entertainment said that its one-time concert featuring Michael Jackson is scheduled for July 3, 2010, at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The concert would be available as a pay-per-view event over the Internet, Allocco said.
Jackson could make up to $30 million for the show, Allocco said.
"Thirty million for one show is unheard of, that's why we're so frustrated," he said. "Frank DeLeo is standing in our way. AEG has been constantly frustrating our ability to get this show."
Jackson's series of concerts in London also have been touted as unprecedented. AEG has said that, all together, the shows will gather the biggest audience ever to see an artist in one city.
(Editing by Dan Whitcomb and Bill Trott)
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE54A5CY20090511
Whether I get an answer or not is my own concern. I just want the contact email, can someone help me out?
exactly whom do you want to contact?
NOT GOOD. NOT GOOD AT ALL.
Unless this is settled, what will happen is the company will get what is called an injunction against Michael Jackson and AEG which will prevent any concert from moving forward. AEG dealt with Tohme and AllGood with DiLeo. This is seriously fucked. The Joe brings in Rowe to clean this "mess up" and Rowe announces that he's Michael's manager. :doh:
NOT GOOD FOLKS.
It doesn't make any sense to wait until July 2010. Just gets wierder & wierder by the second.
I (MJJR.net) have just received a number of official documents regarding this matter, including contract and more, and will share them or the information within them shortly.
Alternativly you could look at the fact they contacted MJ and AEG in March, if either side was that worried they would have paid more attention and come to a agreement. Instead you feel the need to create more drama yawn
even jerm dont know lolI wonder if Janet knows that she is going to be performing a concert in Texas sometime in July 2010.
This must really be a BIG secret, because even Jermaine Dupree hasn't said anything and he "sort of" has a big mouth also. (No offense.)
can injunctions even be implemented when its in another country. theres no duristiction there.
even jerm dont know lol
No my dear... the facts are the facts. It's a jacked up situation if they go to federal court and get a temporary injunction against Michael because of different managers doing different crap. Don't come at me like that sweetheart...
Alternativly you could look at the fact they contacted MJ and AEG in March, if either side was that worried they would have paid more attention and come to a agreement. Instead you feel the need to create more drama yawn
but i mean the concerts are happening in the UK. a court ruling in the US stopping something from happeing in the UK i wouldnt think you could ( just a guess)Well AEG's headquarters are in Los Angeles, so it would fall under U.S.A. federal jurisdiction.
LOL well, he has 3 already I'm not sure if one more would make things any better!Why does this always happen to MJ? He really needs a real manager to sort out his affairs.