Fans of the late Michael Jackson have defaced his mausoleum with messages written in indelible ink, expressing how much they miss him.
The misguided fans may consider this to be a "tribute". However, in reality, it is vandalism; and will ensure that access to the site is restricted, even for those who are not vandals.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Corpse Moved
The as yet unburied corpse of the late Michael Jackson Michael has been moved from Forest Lawn Cemetery, as news of its location leaked out. It is feared that some of the more "over excitable" and ghoulish Jackson fans would try to break in.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Friedman Attacks Bain
Fox's Roger Friedman has turned his guns on Michael Jackson's spokesperson, Rayomone Bain. In a stinging attack on Bain, entitled "Neverland Nevermore: Jacko's PR Lies", Friedman describes Bain's recent statement that Jackson was never in default on his $23M Neverland loan as a lie.
He then ups the ante, by noting that he has been receiving emails and faxes from Jackson's fans blaming Bain for Jackson's recent difficulties.
Friedman claims that the emails show evidence of Bain sanitising the Jackson's web fan pages of all criticism of her.
Then, for good measure, he notes that the fans despise her.
The clock is ticking on the loan default, Jackson has until 19 January 2008 to resolve this; then it will be clear as to whether Bain is right or wrong.
He then ups the ante, by noting that he has been receiving emails and faxes from Jackson's fans blaming Bain for Jackson's recent difficulties.
Friedman claims that the emails show evidence of Bain sanitising the Jackson's web fan pages of all criticism of her.
Then, for good measure, he notes that the fans despise her.
The clock is ticking on the loan default, Jackson has until 19 January 2008 to resolve this; then it will be clear as to whether Bain is right or wrong.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Jackson Writes To Fans
Michael Jackson has written a letter to his European fanclub, in which some claim he hints that he might be releasing an album.
Quote:
"Soon, I will be sharing exciting and surprising news with you from my other efforts."
The full text of the letter can be seen here.
It is interesting to note that one of the comments posted on the forum shows that at least one person is not convinced that Jackson actually wrote the letter.
Quote:
"Soon, I will be sharing exciting and surprising news with you from my other efforts."
The full text of the letter can be seen here.
It is interesting to note that one of the comments posted on the forum shows that at least one person is not convinced that Jackson actually wrote the letter.
Monday, August 06, 2007
All You Need Is Love
Beatles fans are venting their spleens on message boards across the net, in response to a decision by Sony/ATV Music Publishing to sell the rights to use the Beatles song "All You Need is Love" to Procter and Gamble for use in an advert for nappies.
Procter & Gamble has purchased the rights to use the song from Sony/ATV Music Publishing, which owns Northern Songs, the Beatles' catalogue.
This is a joint venture with Michael Jackson, who originally bought the songs. The company does not need permission from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr or the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison to licence a Beatles lyric.
Beatles fans are calling for a protest campaign to stop the advert.
The ad features a baby jumping on a teddy bear in a disposable nappy which offers "ultimate leak protection", while a Beatles copy band sings All You Need Is Luvs.
A storm in a teacup, as far as I can see.
Procter & Gamble has purchased the rights to use the song from Sony/ATV Music Publishing, which owns Northern Songs, the Beatles' catalogue.
This is a joint venture with Michael Jackson, who originally bought the songs. The company does not need permission from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr or the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison to licence a Beatles lyric.
Beatles fans are calling for a protest campaign to stop the advert.
The ad features a baby jumping on a teddy bear in a disposable nappy which offers "ultimate leak protection", while a Beatles copy band sings All You Need Is Luvs.
A storm in a teacup, as far as I can see.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Jackson Visits Troops
Michael Jackson paid a visit to US troops, and their families, at a US base in Tokyo last Saturday.
Approximately 3000 troops and their families turned out to greet Jackson, at a fitness center at Camp Zama.
Jackson read from a prepared statement:
"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world.
It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."
Earlier in the week, Jackson had attended a party of about 400 fans, some of whom had paid $3500 to spend 60 seconds talking to him.
Approximately 3000 troops and their families turned out to greet Jackson, at a fitness center at Camp Zama.
Jackson read from a prepared statement:
"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world.
It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."
Earlier in the week, Jackson had attended a party of about 400 fans, some of whom had paid $3500 to spend 60 seconds talking to him.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Tickets Still Available
Despite the fact that the tickets are incredibly reasonably priced at $3500, it seems that there are still some available for those fans of Michael Jackson who wish to spend 60 seconds talking to him in Tokyo.
Jackson will attend two events in Tokyo in the next few days. On Thursday there will be a meet greet party, followed by a fan art contest the next day.
Fans who pay $3500, at Thursday's VIP party, will get to mingle with Jackson and spend up to one minute of exclusive face time with him.
Organisers are reluctant to say how many tickets have been sold or how many are left.
It is not clear as to whether Jackson will perform at either event. Cynics are not betting any money on that.
Jackson will attend two events in Tokyo in the next few days. On Thursday there will be a meet greet party, followed by a fan art contest the next day.
Fans who pay $3500, at Thursday's VIP party, will get to mingle with Jackson and spend up to one minute of exclusive face time with him.
Organisers are reluctant to say how many tickets have been sold or how many are left.
It is not clear as to whether Jackson will perform at either event. Cynics are not betting any money on that.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Jackson's Back in The US
Michael Jackson has returned to the United States, for the first time since his trial in 2005.
He is preparing for two "fan appreciation events" in Japan in March, one of which will charge 400,000 yen for the opportunity to spend 30 seconds to one minute of face time with Jackson.
Why would anyone pay that?
He is preparing for two "fan appreciation events" in Japan in March, one of which will charge 400,000 yen for the opportunity to spend 30 seconds to one minute of face time with Jackson.
Why would anyone pay that?
Monday, December 18, 2006
Jackson Cancels Christmas
Michael Jackson has pulled out of the Tokyo Christmas party that was due to be held tomorrow.
Jackson had been due to appear at the Premium Christmas Party for 1,600 fans, who paid up to $3K per ticket for the chance to meet and greet him.
However, it seems that the event has now been renamed the Premium V.I.P. Party, and now will be held on March 8 2007.
Seemingly even more tickets, 300 at high prices, will be offered.
Quite whether Jackson attends this event remains in the "laps of the gods".
Jackson had been due to appear at the Premium Christmas Party for 1,600 fans, who paid up to $3K per ticket for the chance to meet and greet him.
However, it seems that the event has now been renamed the Premium V.I.P. Party, and now will be held on March 8 2007.
Seemingly even more tickets, 300 at high prices, will be offered.
Quite whether Jackson attends this event remains in the "laps of the gods".
Friday, November 24, 2006
The $4500 Christmas Party
It has now been confirmed that Michael Jackson will come to a Christmas party being staged in Tokyo on December 19th.
However, unlike the World Music Awards debacle in London, he will not be performing.
Those fans who have the desire, and cash, to attend this event will have to fork out a mind numbing $4500 per plate.
This will entitle them participate in a "meet and greet" event. However, those who pay a "mere" $2500 per plate will only get some food and a signed photo.
Value for money?
However, unlike the World Music Awards debacle in London, he will not be performing.
Those fans who have the desire, and cash, to attend this event will have to fork out a mind numbing $4500 per plate.
This will entitle them participate in a "meet and greet" event. However, those who pay a "mere" $2500 per plate will only get some food and a signed photo.
Value for money?
Friday, November 17, 2006
Career Ended
Following on from the debacle of Wednesday night's appalling performance by Michael Jackson at the World Music awards, some fans are demanding their money back from the producers.
Max Clifford, pr guru, has reportedly said that this marks the end of Jackson's career.
Max Clifford, pr guru, has reportedly said that this marks the end of Jackson's career.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Jackson Booed Off Stage
As widely predicted, Michael Jackson's appearance at the World Music Awards in London last night was an embarrassing failure.
He started off badly by not greeting the fans, who had been expecting him to sing "Thriller".
Needless to say Jackson did not sing Thriller. Instead, in what clearly was a pr blunder of the highest magnitude, he was placed on stage with a choir of children.
I wonder what the pr people behind this stunt were thinking?
Jackson, having told the crowd how much he loved them (an overused showbusiness term lacking any sincerity whatsoever), then launched into a rendition of "We Are The World".
His voice then cracked four lines into the song.
At this stage the crowd began to boo, and started stamping their feet before Jackson left the stage.
One onlooker was quoted in a tabloid as saying:
"When he stopped singing no one could understand why. But when he started rambling a lot of people lost their patience.
That's when the booing started and got louder and louder until he left the stage."
Jackson claims that the story that he would perform "Thriller" was a "misunderstanding". That being the case, why did his pr machine not correct that misunderstanding before the event?
The auguries, warning that this event would be a flop were there for all to see.
Jackson had been making backstage demands totalling £250,000. Within these demands he included personal hair and make-up artists, a private jet and 20 first-class plane tickets for his entourage.
Not content with pissing off the awards organisers, he decided to also annoy the Hempel Hotel, in London's Bayswater area, where he was staying at £6,300 per night.
The hotel had to erect an 18ft wall on its first floor to provide more privacy for him and his three children, Prince Michael, Paris, and Prince Michael II.
Seemingly many other hotels had already turned down his request for accommodation.
It seems that he is now trying to live off past glories, the question is when will the money and patience of the fans run out?
He started off badly by not greeting the fans, who had been expecting him to sing "Thriller".
Needless to say Jackson did not sing Thriller. Instead, in what clearly was a pr blunder of the highest magnitude, he was placed on stage with a choir of children.
I wonder what the pr people behind this stunt were thinking?
Jackson, having told the crowd how much he loved them (an overused showbusiness term lacking any sincerity whatsoever), then launched into a rendition of "We Are The World".
His voice then cracked four lines into the song.
At this stage the crowd began to boo, and started stamping their feet before Jackson left the stage.
One onlooker was quoted in a tabloid as saying:
"When he stopped singing no one could understand why. But when he started rambling a lot of people lost their patience.
That's when the booing started and got louder and louder until he left the stage."
Jackson claims that the story that he would perform "Thriller" was a "misunderstanding". That being the case, why did his pr machine not correct that misunderstanding before the event?
The auguries, warning that this event would be a flop were there for all to see.
Jackson had been making backstage demands totalling £250,000. Within these demands he included personal hair and make-up artists, a private jet and 20 first-class plane tickets for his entourage.
Not content with pissing off the awards organisers, he decided to also annoy the Hempel Hotel, in London's Bayswater area, where he was staying at £6,300 per night.
The hotel had to erect an 18ft wall on its first floor to provide more privacy for him and his three children, Prince Michael, Paris, and Prince Michael II.
Seemingly many other hotels had already turned down his request for accommodation.
It seems that he is now trying to live off past glories, the question is when will the money and patience of the fans run out?
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Election Day
Voters in Santa Barbara County went to the polls yesterday to elect a successor to Thomas Sneddon, the district attorney who prosecuted Michael Jackson in 2005.
Sneddon, who has held office for six terms, is not seeking reelection.
The three candidates were; Assistant District Attorney Christie Stanley (endorsed by Sneddon), Doug Hayes (endorsed by the North Santa Barbara County Women's Political Committee) and Gary Dunlap (endorsed by the Michael Jackson Fan Club).
In April, Dunlap made a direct appeal to Jackson fans in a letter, warning that if Stanley were to win:
"Michael will probably be best advised to never return to his beloved Neverland.
When I win, I will change that."
How lame to allow one issue to determine who becomes DA.
Dunlap was a consultant to Jackson early on in the molestation trial. Oddly though, before that he had sued Jackson (so he claims).
Common sense seems to have prevailed, and Dunlap came last with 14% of the votes cast; Stanley won with 69%.
Sneddon, who has held office for six terms, is not seeking reelection.
The three candidates were; Assistant District Attorney Christie Stanley (endorsed by Sneddon), Doug Hayes (endorsed by the North Santa Barbara County Women's Political Committee) and Gary Dunlap (endorsed by the Michael Jackson Fan Club).
In April, Dunlap made a direct appeal to Jackson fans in a letter, warning that if Stanley were to win:
"Michael will probably be best advised to never return to his beloved Neverland.
When I win, I will change that."
How lame to allow one issue to determine who becomes DA.
Dunlap was a consultant to Jackson early on in the molestation trial. Oddly though, before that he had sued Jackson (so he claims).
Common sense seems to have prevailed, and Dunlap came last with 14% of the votes cast; Stanley won with 69%.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Jackson Visits Orphanage
Michael Jackson visited an orphanage in Tokyo yesterday, as part of his first set of public appearances since his trial last year.
Having battled his way past hundreds of screaming fans, he then went inside where 160 orphans were waiting to see him.
Jackson, who accepted the Japan M-T-V video music award the previous night, will be in Japan for six days.
Having battled his way past hundreds of screaming fans, he then went inside where 160 orphans were waiting to see him.
Jackson, who accepted the Japan M-T-V video music award the previous night, will be in Japan for six days.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Jackson Goes To Tokyo
Michael Jackson will make his first public appearance, since his trial, at a ceremony in Tokyo to accept MTV Japan's "Legend Award".
That at least is the story according to his spokesman, Raymone Bain.
Jackson will attend the award ceremony, tomorrow, at Yoyugi Olympic Stadium. This will be the launch pad for an Asian tour encompassing; Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Jackson also plans to visit some orphanages when in Tokyo.
Jackson is quoted in the media as saying:
"I look forward to seeing old friends and saying hello to my huge fan base in Japan who, like my other fans around the world, have for so many years consistently shown their love and support to me and my family."
Bain also claims that Jackson is still working on the song he planned as a charity fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Remember that?
That at least is the story according to his spokesman, Raymone Bain.
Jackson will attend the award ceremony, tomorrow, at Yoyugi Olympic Stadium. This will be the launch pad for an Asian tour encompassing; Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Jackson also plans to visit some orphanages when in Tokyo.
Jackson is quoted in the media as saying:
"I look forward to seeing old friends and saying hello to my huge fan base in Japan who, like my other fans around the world, have for so many years consistently shown their love and support to me and my family."
Bain also claims that Jackson is still working on the song he planned as a charity fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Remember that?
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Janet Arvizo To Stand Trial
Janet Arvizo, whose son accused Michael Jackson of child molestation in 2003, will be standing trial for welfare fraud and perjury in Los Angeles.
Arvizo waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday.
She is charged with accepting about $8,000 in welfare cheques, despite having over $30,000 in her bank account.
Ironically this alleged fraud was unearthed during the Jackson trial, when Arvizo refused to answer questions about her personal finances and pleaded the Fifth Amendment.
She also managed to piss almost everyone off in the court, with her attitude and behaviour.
I doubt that the diehard Jackson fans will be too upset to hear that she is standing trial.
Arvizo waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday.
She is charged with accepting about $8,000 in welfare cheques, despite having over $30,000 in her bank account.
Ironically this alleged fraud was unearthed during the Jackson trial, when Arvizo refused to answer questions about her personal finances and pleaded the Fifth Amendment.
She also managed to piss almost everyone off in the court, with her attitude and behaviour.
I doubt that the diehard Jackson fans will be too upset to hear that she is standing trial.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Six Pieces of Silver
It seems that justice has a price, and that some of those who act as jurors are more than happy to make a buck or two after performing their civic duty.
Jeffrey Welbaum, an alternate juror from Michael Jackson's child abuse trial, has sold official court notes for $2,550 on eBay.
Welbaum sold six notebooks of observations from the courtroom, together with his ID badge and a certificate of appreciation signed by Judge Rodney Melville.
Welbaum is quoted as saying:
"It's something that's probably more important to someone else, like a fan of Michael Jackson's."
I do not think that it is right that jurors profit out of their role in a trial, it taints the validity of their verdicts.
Jeffrey Welbaum, an alternate juror from Michael Jackson's child abuse trial, has sold official court notes for $2,550 on eBay.
Welbaum sold six notebooks of observations from the courtroom, together with his ID badge and a certificate of appreciation signed by Judge Rodney Melville.
Welbaum is quoted as saying:
"It's something that's probably more important to someone else, like a fan of Michael Jackson's."
I do not think that it is right that jurors profit out of their role in a trial, it taints the validity of their verdicts.
Monday, March 20, 2006
50 Cent
Reports suggest that Michael Jackson is planning a comeback by recording a song with 50 Cent.
Allegedly 50 Cent met Jackson at the Bahrain Grand Prix last week.
A source is quoted as saying:
"Michael was talking to 50's DJ Whoo Kid who spoke to 50 there and then about it. The track would catapult Michael back into the limelight, which he is desperate for, and 50 has always been a fan."
I would take all of this with a heavy pinch of salt, and remind people that Jackson has yet to release his much hyped song for the victims of hurricnae Katrina.
Allegedly 50 Cent met Jackson at the Bahrain Grand Prix last week.
A source is quoted as saying:
"Michael was talking to 50's DJ Whoo Kid who spoke to 50 there and then about it. The track would catapult Michael back into the limelight, which he is desperate for, and 50 has always been a fan."
I would take all of this with a heavy pinch of salt, and remind people that Jackson has yet to release his much hyped song for the victims of hurricnae Katrina.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Jackson Tours Italy
Michael Jackson has left Bahrain for an Italian vacation with his children.
Jackson was mobbed by fans in Florence and Venice, but has spent the last several days unnoticed in the Neapolitan Riviera resort of Sorrento.
Jackson was with an unidentified male, Paris, Prince Michael I and Prince Michael II.
They are staying in a Sorrento villa, owned by two society ladies.
Jackson was mobbed by fans in Florence and Venice, but has spent the last several days unnoticed in the Neapolitan Riviera resort of Sorrento.
Jackson was with an unidentified male, Paris, Prince Michael I and Prince Michael II.
They are staying in a Sorrento villa, owned by two society ladies.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Duet
It is rumoured that Michael Jackson may perfomr a duet with the Irish band, Westlife.
Westlife are planning on recording a number of duets with big stars throughout 2006 including; Lionel Richie and Julio Iglesias, they are hoping that Jackson will feature on their new album.
They gave a press conference at Ireland's Meteor Awards, where won the award for Best Irish Pop Act for the sixth time, where they said:
"The idea to do a single with Michael Jackson came from Louis Walsh who met up with an agent about three months ago in Germany.
It would be this cool thing to do; we are all big fans of Michael Jackson."
Westlife have previously duetted with Diana Ross and Mariah Carey.
Westlife are planning on recording a number of duets with big stars throughout 2006 including; Lionel Richie and Julio Iglesias, they are hoping that Jackson will feature on their new album.
They gave a press conference at Ireland's Meteor Awards, where won the award for Best Irish Pop Act for the sixth time, where they said:
"The idea to do a single with Michael Jackson came from Louis Walsh who met up with an agent about three months ago in Germany.
It would be this cool thing to do; we are all big fans of Michael Jackson."
Westlife have previously duetted with Diana Ross and Mariah Carey.
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