Today in Michael Jackson HIStory: May 23rd

[earthlyme]

~MAY 23~




1988
Michael kicks off the European leg of the Bad Tour in Rome . [Video @ the end]


An after-show party is held at the 16th Century Palazzo Taverna where Michael makes a brief appearance greeted by guests Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida Federico Fellini & Georgio Armani.



2005
Michael goes to court with Katherine. Testimonies of Mercy Manriquez, Michael Radakovitch, Marion Arvizo & Connie Keenan.



2006
Michael talks briefly to Showbiz Reporter Fiona Cummins at the London offices of Harrods where he is visiting his close pal Mohamed Al Fayed.

MICHAEL JACKSON EXCLUSIVE: THE MAN.. AND THE MIRROR
By Fiona Cummins, Showbiz Reporter 25/05/2006
MIchael Jackson and Fiona Cummins


THE handshake is surprisingly firm - and the hug totally unexpected - as pop legend Michael Jackson grants me a private audience.


The singer was in buoyant mood yesterday when we met at the London offices of Harrods, owned by his close pal Mohamed Al Fayed.


He swept in at 1.05pm without fanfare, no bodyguards, no entourage - and barely a trace of make-up.


It was his first face-to-face interview since being acquitted of child abuse last year - and I wasn't sure what to expect.


But Jackson - who has often given the impression that he prefers to keep people at arm's length - greeted me like an old friend.


Smiling broadly he held out his hand, then threw his arms around me, giving me a whiff of his sweet-smelling perfume.


He looked totally different from the gaunt, hunched figure who emerged weighing just six stone at the end of his US trial last June.


And the 47-year-old star was more than happy to chat after finally emerging from his self-imposed exile in Bahrain.


He seemed relaxed as he talked about rebuilding his tarnished career and his plans to create a new Neverland - in Britain. He said: "I'm here in London on business for a couple of days. I love it here.


"I'm looking for a place to live. I've always liked the UK and I just love the fans here."


He could still detect the faint aroma of his perfume on my hand. as he added: "I'm also visiting my good friend Mohamed - 'cos he's the man."


Jackson has lined up a series of business meetings in the UK and will be looking at a luxury properties in and around the capital.


He also plans to view places in Scotland and Ireland in a bid to re-create the funfair-style California ranch that was once his sanctuary.


Asked about his health, Jackson insisted: "I'm fine - very well thanks. I'm feeling good." He says he is also working on a new album - his first since Invincible in 2001.


Then, with a gentle pat on the back, he said goodbye and we went our separate ways.


As I left to catch the Tube back to the office and he headed to his chauffeur-driven limo, I could still detect the faint aroma of his perfume on my hand.
And I think I may have witnesse
d the first tentative steps of Jackson's emergence from the shadows.

You can find the article here: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/me-and-michael-jackson-when-i-met-the-king-of-pop-402398 BUT, it's better if you just read it on Here!



2008
Michael attends French stylist Christian Audigier's 5Oth birthday party at Petersen Automotive museum in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, where he meets French singer Johnny Halliday among others. [Video @ the end]

???????????????????????????????????????????


:heart: Michael APOM in Rome (MAY 23rd, 1988)- :wild: Simply AMAZING! :woohoo:

Michael attends French stylist Christian Audigier's 5Oth birthday party (2008)

BAD25 Bonus:

Here is an interview Frank Dileo did in 1988 @ the Wembley Stadium. He was funny :lol:

Quote of the day: "What we need to learn from children isn't childish. Being with them connects us to the deeper wisdom of life which is ever-present and only asks to be lived. They know the solutions that lie waiting to be recognized in our own hearts."
- ?Michael Jackson?, 1993 Grammy Legend Award acceptance speech.




***Please feel free to add any information/pics/videos in regards to this HIStoric day.



Have a good one! :heart:

​

 

[qbee]

Thank You Romi :flowers:

 

[Daryll748]

Thank you Earthie :ciao:
WOW, what a meeting right :heart:

I do those quotes... Little pearls of wisdom...

 

[PoP]

Alright, my favourite Bad Tour concert.