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.
Friday, June 01, 2007
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!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Jackson Visits UK
Michael Jackson has made a surprise visit to Britain, he flew in from Los Angeles to Heathrow.
It is believed Jackson will be meeting record company executives in London, and David Gest.
It is believed Jackson will be meeting record company executives in London, and David Gest.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Jackson Drops Suit
Lawyers for Michael Jackson have dropped a law suit that attempted to block an auction of Jackson's personal belongings and other Jackson family items.
Jackson didn't appear in a Las Vegas court on Friday, where his lawyer told a judge that a confidential agreement had been reached with representatives of an auctioneer, the current owner of the materials, and a New Jersey man who claimed a warehouse full of Jackson memorabilia after a failed business venture wound up in bankruptcy court.
Gregory Cross, a lawyer for Jackson, told Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez:
"The matter's been resolved."
Lawyers declined to describe terms of the agreement.
Jackson didn't appear in a Las Vegas court on Friday, where his lawyer told a judge that a confidential agreement had been reached with representatives of an auctioneer, the current owner of the materials, and a New Jersey man who claimed a warehouse full of Jackson memorabilia after a failed business venture wound up in bankruptcy court.
Gregory Cross, a lawyer for Jackson, told Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez:
"The matter's been resolved."
Lawyers declined to describe terms of the agreement.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Slaughterhog
Family disputes often bubble to the surface, sometimes decades later. Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson's sister, has just demonstrated this.
Janet claims that Michael used to tease her about her weight.
Quote:
"He called me names. You don't even want to know! They're not very nice - slaughter hog, that's not very nice. There, I told you one, I'm not telling you any more. It gave me a complex. I've got issues."
Get over it!
Janet claims that Michael used to tease her about her weight.
Quote:
"He called me names. You don't even want to know! They're not very nice - slaughter hog, that's not very nice. There, I told you one, I'm not telling you any more. It gave me a complex. I've got issues."
Get over it!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Jackson Rejected
Another nail has been driven into the coffin of Michael Jackson's moribund music career.
Jackson has had his requests to both Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell to manage his comeback, turned down.
Jackson has had his requests to both Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell to manage his comeback, turned down.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Nona Fights On
The British woman, Nona Paris Lola Jackson, who claims to be the biological mother of Michael Jackson's children; Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II (aka Blanket) has been given more time to produce/find some evidence.
Nona Jackson filed papers last October demanding that she have a say in the custody arrangement between Jackson and Debbie Rowe. last week a Los Angeles judge granted her more time to back the claims with evidence, delaying her case until August 1st.
Michael Jackson previously branded Nona Jackson's case "ludicrous".
Nona Jackson filed papers last October demanding that she have a say in the custody arrangement between Jackson and Debbie Rowe. last week a Los Angeles judge granted her more time to back the claims with evidence, delaying her case until August 1st.
Michael Jackson previously branded Nona Jackson's case "ludicrous".
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