It is reported that Michael Jackson is planning a European tour, this is his plan B following on from his failure to attract interest in a comeback tour in Las Vegas.
Seemingly Las Vegas entertainment executives believe that Jackson is too "explosive" to book at this time.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Jackson Settles Lawsuit
Michael Jackson has settled a lawsuit brought by Prescient Acquisition, of Hackensack, that claimed that Jackson owed them $48M.
The lawsuit was settled yesterday, just as jury selection was to begin in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. The terms of the settlement have not been released.
Steven Altman, a lawyer for Prescient owner Darien Dash, said that Dash was owed the money for helping Jackson refinance a $272M bank loan and secure $573M in financing to buy Sony's half of the Beatles' song catalog that Sony co-owned with Jackson.
Altman is quoted as saying:
"We're very pleased with the settlement, although the terms of it we've agreed to keep confidential at Mr. Jackson's request."
Jackson had claimed that he had never heard of Dash.
Jackson's lawyer, L. Londell McMillan, said that the settlement:
"presents a win-win for everybody."
The lawsuit was settled yesterday, just as jury selection was to begin in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. The terms of the settlement have not been released.
Steven Altman, a lawyer for Prescient owner Darien Dash, said that Dash was owed the money for helping Jackson refinance a $272M bank loan and secure $573M in financing to buy Sony's half of the Beatles' song catalog that Sony co-owned with Jackson.
Altman is quoted as saying:
"We're very pleased with the settlement, although the terms of it we've agreed to keep confidential at Mr. Jackson's request."
Jackson had claimed that he had never heard of Dash.
Jackson's lawyer, L. Londell McMillan, said that the settlement:
"presents a win-win for everybody."
Monday, June 18, 2007
Jackson Claims He Was Robbed
Michael Jackson claims that he was saved from financial ruin by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and billionaire Ron Burkle, during his child molestation trial in California.
The revelations come in a sworn deposition made by Jackson for a federal lawsuit set for trial this week.
Jackson believes that disloyal advisers stole from him while he was busy fighting criminal charges, thus causing his finances to teeter on the edge of the abyss.
Jackson claims that whilst his trial was going on, he was pressured to sign off on a multimillion-dollar financing deal with Don Stabler, one of his brother Randy's associates.
He said the Rev. Jackson and Burkle coached him on how to get through the issue with Stabler, adding that Burkle kept calling and telling him to not sign anything.
Jackson provided this information during discussions with lawyers for the Hackensack finance company, which is suing him in federal court in Manhattan.
Businessman Darien Dash claims Jackson owes his company, Prescient Acquisition, $48M for helping arrange financing to buy out Sony's half of the Beatles' song catalogue.
Jackson claims that he has never heard of Dash, and doesn't remember signing an agreement.
Either there is an agreement, in which case Dash will produce it in court, or there isn't.
The revelations come in a sworn deposition made by Jackson for a federal lawsuit set for trial this week.
Jackson believes that disloyal advisers stole from him while he was busy fighting criminal charges, thus causing his finances to teeter on the edge of the abyss.
Jackson claims that whilst his trial was going on, he was pressured to sign off on a multimillion-dollar financing deal with Don Stabler, one of his brother Randy's associates.
He said the Rev. Jackson and Burkle coached him on how to get through the issue with Stabler, adding that Burkle kept calling and telling him to not sign anything.
Jackson provided this information during discussions with lawyers for the Hackensack finance company, which is suing him in federal court in Manhattan.
Businessman Darien Dash claims Jackson owes his company, Prescient Acquisition, $48M for helping arrange financing to buy out Sony's half of the Beatles' song catalogue.
Jackson claims that he has never heard of Dash, and doesn't remember signing an agreement.
Either there is an agreement, in which case Dash will produce it in court, or there isn't.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Jackson Wants To Work With Eminem
Apparently Michael Jackson wants to work with Eminem. This is despite the fact that Eminem satirised Jackson in a music video "Just Lose It" three years ago.
Jackson is quoted as saying:
"The guy is a lyrical genius and I would love to work with him."
Jackson has recently acquired the rights to some of Eminem's biggest hits, after he purchased Famous Music LLC from Viacom.
Jackson is quoted as saying:
"The guy is a lyrical genius and I would love to work with him."
Jackson has recently acquired the rights to some of Eminem's biggest hits, after he purchased Famous Music LLC from Viacom.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Auction Proceeds Queried
The recent auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia was a success, from both the seller's and auctioneer's point of the view.
The only trouble is that they can't agree as to what the proceeds were.
The auctioneer claims that the proceeds were around $1M, whilst the seller says $2M.
A second auction will be held for items that were withheld from sale, or offered for sale but not sold during last week's auction.
No date for the second auction has been set.
The only trouble is that they can't agree as to what the proceeds were.
The auctioneer claims that the proceeds were around $1M, whilst the seller says $2M.
A second auction will be held for items that were withheld from sale, or offered for sale but not sold during last week's auction.
No date for the second auction has been set.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Auction Outcome
The two day auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia, held by Guernsey's Auction House in the Hard Rock Casino and hotel in Las Vegas, seems to have gone well.
A black silk jacket that Jackson wore on stage in the 1980s fetched $17K, whilst the biggest sale was another glittery jacket that went for $19K.
Jackson's MTV music award for the song "We Are the World" made $16K, and gold discs for his album "Off the Wall" and the Jackson 5 single "I Want You Back" each raised $11K.
The auction got off to a shaky start, with several items selling for just a few hundred dollars. A platinum record for "Billie Jean" sold for just $100, and a copy of the contract for Jackson's purchase in 1987 of Neverland sold for just $100.
A black silk jacket that Jackson wore on stage in the 1980s fetched $17K, whilst the biggest sale was another glittery jacket that went for $19K.
Jackson's MTV music award for the song "We Are the World" made $16K, and gold discs for his album "Off the Wall" and the Jackson 5 single "I Want You Back" each raised $11K.
The auction got off to a shaky start, with several items selling for just a few hundred dollars. A platinum record for "Billie Jean" sold for just $100, and a copy of the contract for Jackson's purchase in 1987 of Neverland sold for just $100.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Prince Snubs King
Prince has snubbed the "king of pop", Michael Jackson, by refusing to join him on a comeback tour.
Jackson asked Prince to perform with him on a planned comeback tour. However, Prince delcined citing that he was busy.
A source is quoted in The Sun:
"Michael seemed pretty gutted about it. He said he's approached Prince to see if he would like to work together. But Prince wasn't interested in gigging with him.
There would be so much hype surrounding (his) first gig, it would end up turning into the Michael Jackson show.
Prince had his own plans. He is a legend in his own right. He doesn't need to be supported by anyone."
Jackson asked Prince to perform with him on a planned comeback tour. However, Prince delcined citing that he was busy.
A source is quoted in The Sun:
"Michael seemed pretty gutted about it. He said he's approached Prince to see if he would like to work together. But Prince wasn't interested in gigging with him.
There would be so much hype surrounding (his) first gig, it would end up turning into the Michael Jackson show.
Prince had his own plans. He is a legend in his own right. He doesn't need to be supported by anyone."
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Jones Rejects Jackson
Quincy Jones has turned down the opportunity to work with Michael Jackson again.
Jones produced Jackson's 1982 album Thriller, the best-selling LP of all time, said that he has too much on his plate.
Quote:
"Man please, I've got enough to do. We already did that. I have talked to him about working with him again but I've got too much to do. I've got 900 products, I'm 74 years old. Give me a break."
Jones produced Jackson's 1982 album Thriller, the best-selling LP of all time, said that he has too much on his plate.
Quote:
"Man please, I've got enough to do. We already did that. I have talked to him about working with him again but I've got too much to do. I've got 900 products, I'm 74 years old. Give me a break."
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The Jackson Auction
A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia will be auctioned at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel and Casino tomorrow, May 30th.
The event is being billed as the largest Jackson auction ever. There will be over 1,000 original Michael Jackson costumes for sale.
Universal bought the items from the New Jersey businessman Henry Vaccaro, who bought them in 2002 from a bankruptcy court auction. Universal claim they have spent another $2 million just to transport the goods from New Jersey to Las Vegas.
Jackson tried to halt the auction, but two weeks ago reached a confidential settlement and dropped the opposition.
Some of the most popular items that will be offered at the casino auction are:
Bill Whitten-designed militaristic red coat with gold rope, that belonged to Michael Jackson
The 1987 contract detailing his $30M purchase of the California ranch now known as the "Neverland."
A worn telegram from July 6, 1984, from Marlon Brando encouraging Michael Jackson before a show.
Also many paintings, personal clothing of Michael and Janet Jackson, lyrics of the pop-singer and more.
The event is being billed as the largest Jackson auction ever. There will be over 1,000 original Michael Jackson costumes for sale.
Universal bought the items from the New Jersey businessman Henry Vaccaro, who bought them in 2002 from a bankruptcy court auction. Universal claim they have spent another $2 million just to transport the goods from New Jersey to Las Vegas.
Jackson tried to halt the auction, but two weeks ago reached a confidential settlement and dropped the opposition.
Some of the most popular items that will be offered at the casino auction are:
Bill Whitten-designed militaristic red coat with gold rope, that belonged to Michael Jackson
The 1987 contract detailing his $30M purchase of the California ranch now known as the "Neverland."
A worn telegram from July 6, 1984, from Marlon Brando encouraging Michael Jackson before a show.
Also many paintings, personal clothing of Michael and Janet Jackson, lyrics of the pop-singer and more.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Jackson Claims Food Poisoning
Michael Jackson cut short his $10M birthday appearance at the 25th birthday party of Brunei's Prince Azim this weekend, because he claimed that he was "ill".
Jackson had been paid $10M to attend the party at the Prince's country estate in England this Saturday. However, he left early claiming that he had food poisoning from the party buffet.
Jackson allegedly said:
"I am feeling ill and so weak. I had to go to the bathroom to vomit. I think it must be the food. I feel terrible.
I want to go now! Please call the prince, I want to say goodbye."
There were no reports of any of the other guests, eg Jerry Hall and Roberto Cavalli, falling ill with food poisoning. Neither is it clear as to whether Jackson will refund the Prince for his non appearance.
Jackson had been paid $10M to attend the party at the Prince's country estate in England this Saturday. However, he left early claiming that he had food poisoning from the party buffet.
Jackson allegedly said:
"I am feeling ill and so weak. I had to go to the bathroom to vomit. I think it must be the food. I feel terrible.
I want to go now! Please call the prince, I want to say goodbye."
There were no reports of any of the other guests, eg Jerry Hall and Roberto Cavalli, falling ill with food poisoning. Neither is it clear as to whether Jackson will refund the Prince for his non appearance.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Vegas Show In Doubt
Michael Jackson's plans for possible comeback shows in Las Vegas are under threat, as he has reportedly demanded £100M to perform.
Not surprisingly those who are expected to fork out the £100M are of the view that Jackson is "taking the piss". Therefore talks have broken down.
I'll do it for £10M!
Not surprisingly those who are expected to fork out the £100M are of the view that Jackson is "taking the piss". Therefore talks have broken down.
I'll do it for £10M!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Party Party!
Michael Jackson is to be paid $10M, to attend Brunei's Prince Azim's 25th birthday party.
A source is quoted in The Daily Mirror as saying:
"Absolutely no expense has been spared for his party - Michael Jackson is his all-time idol and he said he’d pay whatever it took to get him over.
Even though Michael won't be performing, the very fact that he'll be in this stately home mingling with all of the prince's pals makes it worth every penny to Azim."
The party will take place this weekend.
Should Prince Azim be reading this, I am happy to attend his party for a mere $100K!
A source is quoted in The Daily Mirror as saying:
"Absolutely no expense has been spared for his party - Michael Jackson is his all-time idol and he said he’d pay whatever it took to get him over.
Even though Michael won't be performing, the very fact that he'll be in this stately home mingling with all of the prince's pals makes it worth every penny to Azim."
The party will take place this weekend.
Should Prince Azim be reading this, I am happy to attend his party for a mere $100K!
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