Michael Jackson returns to the U.S.

Michael Jackson returns to the U.S.

Michael Jackson returns to the U.S., Michael calls AP about returning to the US

By ERIC TALMADGE, Associated Press Writer 19 minutes ago

Since Michael Jackson forsook his Neverland Ranch, the King of Pop has popped up in some very unexpected places.

He's taken up residence in the Gulf state of Bahrain, in France and even in a castle in Ireland. He showed up in Augusta, Ga., to give a eulogy at James Brown's funeral, and materialized in London to accept an award for his contributions to the world of pop music. Lately he's been spotted in Las Vegas on his famed shopping sprees.

So where is he now?

In a rare conference call, the singer emerged with his spokeswoman Friday to confirm to The Associated Press that he is back in the United States after more than a year in self-imposed exile following his acquittal in a high-profile child molestation trial that ended in June 2005.

They also said he is on the comeback trail _ planning a pair of "fan appreciation events" in Japan in March, one of which will charge $3,300 for the opportunity to meet the Gloved One.

"I can confirm that he is in the United States," spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain said. "We don't give out information regarding our client's whereabouts because of safety, and this is just an ongoing policy."

During the brief conference call, Jackson read a statement prepared for The Associated Press about his plans to visit Japan and allowed only one question: How are you?

"I'm fine, thank you," was his reply.

Jackson, one of the best-selling artists of all time, said he has chosen to come back to Japan because of the strong support he enjoys here.

"My friends and fans in Japan have been so supportive of me and my family for many, many years," he said. "My fans in Japan helped me achieve historic milestones in the music industry."

Broderick Morris, the promoter working the Japan side of Jackson's trip, said they have sold 220 of 300 tickets to a "platinum VIP party" on March 8 with Jackson, at $3,300 a pop. Guests will have dinner, get autographed photos and be able to "meet and greet" Jackson for 30 seconds to one minute, he said.

A less-exclusive party is scheduled for the following day. Jackson is not obligated to perform at either event, and promoters refused to comment on how much Jackson, 48, would be paid.

Jackson made his first official foray back into the spotlight after his acquittal with an appearance _ again, in Tokyo _ to accept MTV Japan's "Legend Award." Last November, he allowed the syndicated TV show "Access Hollywood" to film him in the studio, working on music with producer will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070126/ap_en_...chael_jackson_2

Jackson in rare press interview

Jackson spoke last month at the funeral of James Brown
US pop star Michael Jackson has given a rare - yet brief - interview on a visit to the US, describing his plans for a trip to Japan.

In a phone call to the Associated Press news agency, Jackson agreed to answer one question on his wellbeing, saying: "I'm fine, thank you."

He then read a statement about the March trip to Japan where he is due to meet fans who buy tickets to events.

Jackson has lived outside the US since being cleared of child molestation.

In his statement, the star said: "I love Japan. It is one of my favourite places in the entire world.

"My friends and fans in Japan have been so supportive of me and my family for many, many years."

He added: "My fans in Japan helped me achieve historic milestones in the music industry."

Party plans

The singer is due to attend two ticketed events in Tokyo, but is not obliged to perform.

Three hundred tickets costing up to 400,000 yen (£1,700) are available to a "platinum VIP party" on 8 March.

Jackson's role at the party is simply to sit down to dinner with guests while listening to his recorded music.

Top-priced tickets will enable guests to meet the star for up to one minute, while other guests will receive signed photos.

Some 2,500 people will be able to attend a "fan appreciation event" the following day, with tickets costing 15,000 yen (£63).

They are due to watch dancers perform to Jackson songs, while the singer himself watches from a separate area.

Jackson last month attended the funeral of soul star James Brown in Augusta, Georgia, in the US.

In November last year, he appeared on stage at the World Music Awards ceremony at London's Earls Court.

But he disappointed fans by singing just a few lines of We Are The World, claiming it had been a "misunderstanding" that he would sing the whole of his hit Thriller.

Jackson was acquitted of child abuse charges in 2005.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6301473.stm

Michael Jackson in die USA zurückgekehrt

26.01.2007

Nach eineinhalb Jahren im selbst gewählten Exil ist Michael Jackson jetzt in die USA zurückgekehrt.

Über seinen genauen Aufenthaltsort wollte der Popstar in einem Telefoninterview
mit der Nachrichtenagentur AP am Freitag jedoch keine Angaben machen. Berichten zufolge soll er sich derzeit geschäftlich in Las Vegas aufhalten. Jackson hatte die USA nach seinem Freispruch in einem Prozess wegen Kindesmissbrauchs im Juni 2005 verlassen und in Bahrain, Frankreich und Irland gelebt.

Ob er nun wieder dauerhaft in den USA bleiben wolle, wollten Jackson und seine Sprecherin Raymone Bain in den Konferenzgespräch nicht sagen. Der Sänger kündigte jedoch an, dass er in Kürze nach Japan reisen werde. "Ich liebe Japan," erklärte er. "Es ist einer meiner liebsten Orte auf der ganzen Welt."

Er plane dort ein geschäftliches Treffen sowie eine VIP-Party mit Fans. "Meine Freunde und Fans haben mich und meine Familie viele, viele Jahre lang großartig unterstützt", sagte der ehemalige "King of Pop". "Meine Fans in Japan haben mir geholfen, historische Meilensteine in der Musikindustrie zu erreichen."

Jacksons japanischer Konzertveranstalter Broderick Morris sagte, für die Party am 8. März seien bisher 220 von insgesamt 300 Tickets für einen Preis von je 400.000 Yen (2.530 Euro) verkauft worden. Neben einem Abendessen würden die Besucher handsignierte Fotos von Jackson erhalten und für 30 bis 60 Sekunden die Möglichkeit zum Gespräch mit dem Sänger haben. "Das sind Leute, die ihm zehn oder 20 Jahre lang um die Welt gefolgt sind", sagte Morris der AP. "Sie werden den Verstand verlieren, wenn sie ihn aus nächster Nähe sehen."

http://www.tirol.com/szene/international/55028/index.do

THE SCENE AND HEARD

The plot thickens: Michael Jackson had dinner the other night with casino mogul Steve Wynn in a private room at Alex restaurant at the Wynn. After almost a year and a half overseas, Jackson moved to Las Vegas during Christmas week and told friends he plans to relaunch his career here. ...

http://www.reviewjournal.com/l…i-2007/news/12210196.html

Zitat von badwoman

^ ..der ihn intelligenzmässig ja aber auch sowas von übertrumpft...:top

Man könnte sagen, dass er ihm eine "Nasenlänge" voraus ist ...