Michael Jackson tribute turning into a fiasco

Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert is turning into a fiasco with no acts announced, family squabbles, estate representatives announcing they have not given approval, issues with pricing tickets, sales put on hold, and serious concerns by many on the timing of this event considering it occurs during the manslaughter trial that many feel is the only way to get justice in the death of Jackson.
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Jackson family split over Michael Jackson tribute

The Jackson clan seem split on how appropriate a Michael Jackson tribute concert is according to media sources. The family press conference attended by Katherine, La Toya, Jackie, Tito and Marlon announced the show in Cardiff, Wales on October 8. Katherine said it would be a “world-class event.”

A one-off tribute show to Michael Jackson featuring some of the world’s biggest artists will be held in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and beamed across the world, it was announced last night.

Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert has been backed by members of the Jackson family and will be shown to 30 countries in both 2D and 3D.

The line-up for the show, which will take place on October 8, is yet to be announced but is said to include major stars who Jackson himself had admired before his death in June 2009.

Brothers Jermaine and Randy do not agree with this concert particularly the timing. They released their own statement against the concert

Jermaine and Randy said: “While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honours our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael’s death.

“There will come a time and place for an amazing and deserving tribute to Michael. But we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name.”

Now this is not the first time that Jermaine has been at odds with the family over a planned tribute and Randy has been very outspoken regarded business dealings the family have had following Michael’s death.

No artists have yet been announced for ‘Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert’ – which will be held in front of 75,000 fans. Reports state that performers will be revealed daily until August 4, when tickets will go on sale.

Tito promised the concert will feature “all the artists [Michael] admired and respected so much.

“Michael loved doing things on a large, major scale. This is definitely one that he would approve.”

Global Live Events, the company behind the concert, said this tribute will be a fitting tribute to the King of Pop’s musical legacy.

Chris Hunt, president of Global Live Events, said: “We wanted to do something decent and worthy of Michael’s musical genius yet something fun and authentic that you would envision Michael attending with excitement and joy surrounded by talent that he respected and loved.”

Go to Michael Jackson tribute concert planned in Cardiff for a video of the press conference

What do you think about not only this tribute but also the timing of it?

Usher pays tribute to Michael Jackson during 02 concert

Usher, a long time fan and friend of Michael Jackson, paid tribute to his idol during a recent London’s O2 performance.

The ‘Love in this Club’ hitmaker gave a high energy show, mixing songs from his latest album ‘Raymond V. Raymond’ with his back .

At one point between tracks he addressed the crowd, saying: “It is an honour to play this venue, where we all looked forward to seeing a legend perform, but who sadly didn’t make it to those shows – although I would like to perform a tribute to that man.”

A conveyor belt brought across a pair of sparkling silver trainers to the star – who was clad in a black with a red leather jacket – he asked: “Ladies and gentlemen, do I have your permission to fill these shoes?”

Starting his dance tribute to the late King of Pop, who tragically died in 2009 ahead of a planned 50 comeback shows at The O2, Usher added: “Are you ready? For those of you who don’t know who I’m talking about, it’s the one, the only Michael Jackson.”

The star then applied his footwork to a version of Michael’s ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’, which segued into his own ‘U Make Me Wanna’.

Lenny Kravitz Tribute to Michael Jackson

After Michael Jackson died, Lenny Kravitz spoke about the time he worked with Michael in the studio. He said it was the most amazing experience of his life. Like other artists, Lenny paid tribute to MJ during concerts. We included these after a recent snippet of a song surfaced by the two artists. Here are 2 we found.

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Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Cancelled

A Michael Jackson tribute concert, which was moved from Vienna to London after top acts dropped out, has been canceled. This time the cancellation is permanent since the event’s organizer closed down, the company’s liquidator said on Friday.
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Chris Brown Performs Michael Jackson Tribute

Chris Brown ended his “Fan Appreciation” tour on December 15 at Nokia Theater in New York City by performing a Michael Jackson tribute. He sang and danced to the late singer’s “Rock With You”, “Billie Jean” and “Thriller”.
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