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NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent talks with Michael Jackson to appear on the telecast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Thriller.”
Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, had presented several ideas for performers, including Justin Timberlake and Usher
NEW YORK – Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent talks with Michael Jackson to appear on the telecast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Thriller.”
Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, had presented several ideas for performers, including Justin Timberlake and Usher, all of which excited Jackson. But in the end, he declined the show’s invitation.
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The upcoming tribute to Michael Jackson may not be happening now that the Austrian company that was organizing the event is being dissolved.
According the Associated Press, the company World Awards Media released a statement issued by its majority owner Superfund saying that the decision to dissolve the company was made back in November.
Michael’s brother Jermaine has
NEW YORK (Billboard) – After a decade-plus hiatus, Julian Lennon is making music again, and on his own terms.
The singer-songwriter is prepping an album for spring 2010, and on December 15, his company theRevolution will release a four-track EP featuring the charity single “Lucy.” The song pays tribute to Lennon's childhood friend Lucy Vodden, who inspired the Beatles classic “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
VIENNA (AP) — An outdoor concert in Vienna that had been billed as the major global tribute to Michael Jackson has been moved to London and postponed until June, organizers said Friday, saying they needed more time to put together the show.
Event promoter Georg Kindel and Jackson’s brother Jermaine told reporters that too many top performers had scheduling conflicts, and they blamed the media for stirring up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Chris Brown does not intend to perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, contrary to what organizers have said.
The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity, says the R&B singer never committed to perform at the concert in Vienna. Jackson’s brother Jermaine said earlier Wednesday that he was confident
VIENNA (AP) — Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole will be among the top artists performing at a Sept. 26 Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, organizers said Tuesday.
But they left open the possibility that major stars such as Madonna might still be part of the show that will take place outside a 17th-century palace in the Austrian capital.
“Just hold your horses!” Jackson’s brother Jermaine told
Shamed singer Chris Brown is to make his musical comeback by headlining the upcoming tribute concert to Michael Jackson in Vienna, Austria.
The R&B star was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to serve six months hard labor after pleading guilty to a vicious assault on his ex-girlfriend Rihanna in February. The Kiss Kiss hit-maker has not performed in public since the incident, which occurred after a pre-Grammy Awards party.
Brown is now ready to make his (more…)
NEW YORK (AP) — Eminem was never a part of Def Jam Records, but the rapper is going to be part of the celebration when the legendary label is honored by VH1.
Eminem will join Mary J. Blige, DMX, Public Enemy, Kid Rock, the Roots and more when the label is feted at the network’s sixth annual Hip Hop Honors.
Def Jam is celebrating 25 years.
VIENNA (AP) — It’s almost as mysterious as Michael Jackson’s moonwalk.
Fans still don’t know who will perform at a major tribute to the late pop star that will be held outside a 17th-century palace in Vienna later this month.
But they will, exactly one week from now: Organizers say Jackson’s brother Jermaine will hold a news conference in the Austrian capital next Tuesday to unveil the lineup for the
