Michael Jackson returns to the U.S.

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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

Dazu sag ich jetzt nichts mehr...

Michael Jackson back in the United States, planning trip to Japan

Published Friday January 26th, 2007

TOKYO (AP) - After more than a year of self-imposed exile, pop icon Michael Jackson is back in the United States and planning a trip soon to Japan - one of his "favourite places in the entire world" - he and his spokeswoman told The Associated Press on Friday.

Jackson, widely reported to be pursuing business deals in Las Vegas, has been living abroad since his acquittal on all counts ended a high-profile trial over allegations of child molestation in June 2005.

He has forsaken his Neverland Ranch in California for his residences in Bahrain, France and a castle in Ireland.

In a conference call with the famed performer and spokeswoman Raymone Bain, Bain confirmed that Jackson is in the United States.

But both Jackson and Bain refused to say exactly where, or if he intends to stay there.

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

Jackson did, however, say where he is going next: Japan, for a business meeting and a "fan appreciation event" in early March.

"I love Japan," he said. "It is one of my favourite places in the entire world."

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

"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."

But Jackson won't be giving his love away for free.

Broderick Morris, the promoter working on the Japan side of Jackson's trip, said they have sold 220 of 300 tickets to a March 8 "platinum VIP party" with Jackson - at US$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, Morris said.

"These are people who have followed him around the world for 10 or 20 years," Morris said. "They are going to lose their minds when they see him up this close."

Tickets for a less-exclusive party the following day go on sale Saturday. At $125, all 2,500 are also expected to sell out, Morris said.

Jackson is not obligated to perform at either event, and promoters refused to comment on how much Jackson would be paid.

But perhaps more than a chance to make some money, Jackson sees the Japan appearances as an important step in his gradual return to the public eye.

Jackson made his first official foray back into the spotlight after his acquittal with an appearance - also in Tokyo - to accept MTV Japan's "Legend Award."

Last November, he allowed the syndicated TV show "Access Hollywood" to film him in a studio, working on music with producer will.i.am from the group Black Eyed Peas.

Jackson's last album, 2001's "Invincible," went double-platinum but didn't register any megahits.

Jackson has peppered the media lately with other sightings around the globe - he sang "We Are The World" in London, gave a brief eulogy at soul singer James Brown's funeral in Augusta, Ga., and, most recently, has been spotted on shopping sprees in Las Vegas, prompting speculation that he may be seeking a long-term deal to perform there.

Morris confirmed that Jackson, 48, is currently in Las Vegas, but refused to comment further.

Comeback ambitions notwithstanding, Jackson continues to be media shy.

Since Jackson acknowledged in a televised interview that he (chastely) slept with young boys - a statement that helped fuel the molestation charges that nearly derailed his career - Bain said Jackson has given only one brief interview.

"Mr. Jackson doesn't conduct interviews," Bain said.

During the conference call, his first since the trial, Jackson instead offered 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.

Even so, Jackson sounded comfortable and even happy to be speaking, joking that he was worried that the quality of the phone line would make him have to shout and "ruin the emotion of the piece."

(canadaeast.com)

öhm. keine lust das ganze zu lesen. aber scheint wohl ernst zu sein:?
na da kann er sich wieder auf was gefasst machn. tja, dann is er aber selber schuld wenns wieder was gibt. ich würd keinen schritt mehr in diesem versch***enen amiland machen. alles nur vollidioten, ignoranten und nixwisser. und glauben sie wären der mittelpunkt von allem

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öhm. keine lust das ganze zu lesen. aber scheint wohl ernst zu sein:?
na da kann er sich wieder auf was gefasst machn. tja, dann is er aber selber schuld wenns wieder was gibt. ich würd keinen schritt mehr in diesem versch***enen amiland machen. alles nur vollidioten, ignoranten und nixwisser. und glauben sie wären der mittelpunkt von allem

oooooohhhh ja !!! du sprichst mir aus der seele !!!

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Man sollte diesen Japan-Trip nicht so negativ sehen, ich denke er wird dort wichtige Business-Menschen für Gespräche treffen, gerade auf dem asiatischen Markt wird sicherlich eine Menge geplant sein...

das habe ich schon im dezember gesagt - ehe das "verschoben" wurde
klar is das net nur ne gemütliche kaffeefahrt für mike.
zu so ner veranstaltung kommen namhafte personen.

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Listen to Michael:

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Source: MJJF

Danke:wau

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Listen to Michael:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/s…1753542&ch=68276&src=news

Source: MJJF

sehr geil, danke TLC

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Da hast du sicherlich nicht unrecht. Dennoch braucht er diesen Markt, wenn er musikalisch wieder aktiv werden will und zudem sollte man nicht vergessen, dass es sein Heimatland ist...

braucht er nicht unbedingt. verkaufsrekorde kann er nicht mehr brechen, in diesen zeiten.
heimatland. na und, er kann ja wo anders hinziehen.
für mich is klar, das amiland hätt er schon längst hinter sich liegen lassen können. ob er 2 mio mehr verkauft is schon egal.

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braucht er nicht unbedingt. verkaufsrekorde kann er nicht mehr brechen, in diesen zeiten.
heimatland. na und, er kann ja wo anders hinziehen.
für mich is klar, das amiland hätt er schon längst hinter sich liegen lassen können. ob er 2 mio mehr verkauft is schon egal.

Offensichtlich sieht er das anders. Sonst hätte er keinen Grund, zurück zu kommen.
Ich verstehe auch nicht, warum er dem Land nicht den Rücken kehrt, aber offensichtlich ist es so.