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MGM ANNOUNCES FATOR DEAL BUT MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE REAL STORY

Posted on 05.14.2008 by EyeSpy

Score one for the Kings Of Redundancy, the messiahs of Getting Scooped On Your Own Story. The MGM muckety-mucks finally got around yesterday to announcing what we told you about two weeks ago – that Hilton headliner and America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator has signed a five-year deal to perform at The Mirage.

This happened only after dazzling Danny Gans decided to move across the street and join his old friend Steve Wynn. But the real story of the day wasn't Fator. It was The King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Even during the news conference it was evident that the MGM conference was a day late and a dollar short, overshadowed by rumors and rumblings that the Michael Jackson Vegas revolution had begun. Now, this isn't news to you, our readers, because you'll recall TheVegasEye.com presented this info to you at the same time we dropped the Fator bombshell.

You see, Michael Jackson was able to keep Neverland Ranch after a loan on the California property was sold to Colony Capital LLC, a Los Angeles based international private investment firm. NOW. Guess who Colony Capital owns? Give you a hint: Between late 2003 and early 2004, Park Place Entertainment Corporation sold the Las Vegas Hilton to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for about $280 million.

So connect the dots for me, kiddos. An affiliate of the company that owns the Hilton greed to hold the $23.5 million loan it acquired from Fortress Investment Group while it negotiates “payment terms.” And Jackson confirmed he is in discussions with Colony and its founder, Tom Barrack Jr., "with regard to the ranch and other matters." Wonder what they’re NEGOTIATING about? Could it be … A SHOW??

Are we correct in saying that Michael Jackson will sing and dance in the showroom of his former father-in-law, Elvis Presley? TheVegasEye.com was never notified of any press announcement regarding the Mirage’s new multi million dollar attraction. Wonder what happened to our invitation?

Our phone call? Our email notification? Those were coming through fine before our recent story about how Sin City Beer and its’ preferential placements by MGM because of the marital relationship between its owner and a high-ranking MGM PR executive. This must be our punishment by the MGM PR department for calling attention to this breach of ethical conduct. Thinking about it, though,the person being punished most is Fator.

Shutting us out cuts off the stream of information not only to you, our two million loyal weekly readers, but Fator as well. Fator ends up getting hurt the most, which is really throwing the baby out with the bathwater, don't you think? Think about THIS was well: This kind of snarky behavior sends the very clear message that the PR department at MGM sees absolutely no value in your patronage.

It’s difficult to watch corporate executives act like this. We can only hope that this is middle management’s doing, not the REAL higher ups at MGM. Does the MGM/Mirage Board, Terry Lanni or Kirk Kerkorian know that middle management is keeping vital information from them? Do they even care? Information that could affect their money?

Maybe someone should buy a clue before stock values drop. Playing favorites with the media is a double edged sword. Bridges burn both ways. As many of you have seen over the years, trying to keep thevegaseye.com out of the loop has only made our reporting better because we’re more driven than ever to get to the truth.

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THE SCENE AND HEARD

May 14th

The auction of Michael Jackson's Neverland, set to go on the auction block today, was canceled after the investment company Colony Capital LLC purchased the note. Colony Capital owns the Las Vegas Hilton, leading to speculation that Jackson may be launching a comeback on the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic comeback in 1969 at the Hilton.

ReviewJournal.com - News - NORM: Fator finds fame, fortune

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Also, it was Norm who wrote the below statement out of the blue on May 2nd, before any of this financial business had publicly taken place:

"The way it was explained to me: Jackson has been in talks with a local hotel boss who wants to make a major statement."

(For the record, Elvis began his run at the Hilton on July 29th, 1969.)

Source: TSCM, MJJC

NORM: Jackson six degrees from LV Hilton

What do we know about the man who saved Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch from public auction?

The most tantalizing tidbit about real estate magnate Thomas Barrack Jr. is his ownership position in the Las Vegas Hilton. His giant real estate investment company, Colony Capital LLC, is a partner with Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions LLC.

So now that Barrack has rescued the 2,700-acre Neverland property for Jackson, the Hilton appears to be well positioned if the singer returns to the stage.

Insiders I talked to Wednesday agreed on that, but, one warned, "you would be premature to assume this is any more than a business deal. I'm not saying it couldn't be more down the road, but right now it's early."

Barrack, in his early 60s, is a major player in the real estate investment world. The scouting report on him goes like this: "Known for being ahead of the curve ... specializes in investing in operating businesses that have a significant real estate component."

Barrack spent a reported $23.5 million to purchase the Neverland loan, which was held by Fortress Investment Group, a New York-based private equity and hedge fund group. Jackson had defaulted on loan payments on the Santa Barbara County property.

There's speculation already that Barrack could sell off the property piecemeal for $100 million. The big question is: What did Jackson agree to as part of the deal?

I've confirmed that Barrack, who lives in Los Angeles, recently met with Jackson in Las Vegas at the singer's new residence on Palomino Lane.

Barrack founded Colony Capital, which has invested almost $40 billion since 1991, deals that helped him rank among Forbes magazine's 400 richest Americans. He's known for taking big stakes in European luxury hotels. Colony Capital partnered with Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta when they took Station Casinos private in November 2007.

ReviewJournal.com - News - NORM: Jacko six degrees from LV Hilton

That would be sinnfull....warten wir mal ab! Würde jedenfalls einiges erklären.

Jackson Loan Deal Sparks Vegas Show Rumours

ContactMusic - May 17 6:05 PM

Rumours about a possible MICHAEL JACKSON Las Vegas spectacular have hit fever pitch after revelations the loan on the pop superstar's Neverland Ranch home has been bought by a Sin City heavyweight.

Jackson prevented a foreclosure sale on his sprawling Santa Barbara ranch earlier this month (May08) when New York-based private equity group Colony Capital agreed to take over his debt on the property.

But Michael Politz, the editor of website TheVegasEye.com, suggests there may be more to the deal than meets the eye, after revealing Colony Capital's founder, Tom Barrack Jr., also owns the Las Vegas Hilton.

Vegas insider Politz says, "Connect the dots... An affiliate of the company that owns the Hilton agreed to hold the $23.5 million loan it acquired from Fortress Investment Group while it negotiates payment terms (with Jackson).
"And Jackson confirmed he is in discussions with Colony and its founder, Tom Barrack Jr., with regard to the ranch and other matters. I wonder what they're negotiating about. Could it be a show?

"Are we correct in saying that Michael Jackson will sing and dance in the showroom of his former father-in-law, Elvis Presley?"

JACKSON LOAN DEAL SPARKS VEGAS SHOW RUMOURS

Es wäre nicht nur 40 Jahre nach Elvis' Comeback.
Sondern auch fast auf den Tag genau 40 Jahre nach dem ersten TV-Auftritt von Michael. Es wäre also auch sein 40. Musik-Biz-Jubiläum.

mhhm klingt cool das ganze !

ich könnte mir auch durchaus vorstellen das michael bei den 50 th grammys keine lust auf sein comeback hatte , da es eben nicht NUR sein großer abend gewesen wäre ! und ein solcher event der eben nach elvis das zweite "ultimative " comeback der musik geschichte darstellen würde wäre sicherlich eher seine kragenweite !

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..that Michael Jackson will sing and dance..

Haltet mich für verrückt, aber ich halte das für eine grandiose Idee! Mal sehen, was Michael dazu sagt.

Is A Michael Jackson Show Coming To The Strip?

Posted: May 19, 2008 10:13 PM

Rumors are swirling Monday morning about the possibility of a Michael Jackson show on the Strip.

It was all sparked by the foreclosure sale on Jackson's sprawling Santa Barbara ranch earlier this month.

The sale was stopped at the last minute by a private equity group, Colony Capital.

It is the same company that owns the Las Vegas Hilton.

According to TheVegasEye.com, the thinking is Colony Capital is holding the debt on Jackson's ranch while it negotiates a deal for him here in Las Vegas.

Keep it tuned to Channel 13 Action News for the latest.

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oho...

uii ... bin ich ja mal gespannt !

Wann wird das offiziell bestätigt?

Zitat von TLC

Keep it tuned to Channel 13 Action News for the latest.

Zitat von Dennis

Wann wird das offiziell bestätigt?

Janet Jackson Announces “Rock with U” Concert Tour

Mon, 19 May 2008

Janet Jackson announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday that after a 7-year hiatus, she’s returning to the stage for her “Rock with U” Concert Tour.

“I’m here to kick off my ‘Rock With U’ tour,” Janet shared. “Our first show is September 10. And I’ve set up a number for fans to call in and to leave what old/new songs you’d like to hear [at the concert]. The number’s 323-622-8139. Give me a call and let me know!”
The entire Ellen audience got two tickets each to Janet’s concert.

Ellen also asked Janet if there’s going to be a Jackson 5 reunion. Janet was optimistic: “I hope so. I’ve been really pushing my brothers and having conference calls and working on it.”

Watch Janet’s appearance on Ellen here. And to watch her perform her latest single “Luv”, click here.
P.S. Janet’s book is due out in stores in in November from Karen Hunter Publishing. She talks about her struggles with her fluctuating weight and self-esteem issues.

Just Jared

Jackson Poker Faced on Vegas Gig

Posted May 20th 2008 1:54PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson could become the next Celine Dion, and we're not just talkin' wardrobe.

We've been able to connect the dots and it seems the guys who just bailed Jackson out of Neverland debt may be angling to put him on stage in Vegas.

These money men run Colony Capital, a group that owns the Las Vegas Hilton. Colony just forked over the green M.J. needed to keep Neverland out of foreclosure.

So, you ask, what's in it for Colony? We're told Vegas money is on Jackson headlining there and raking in a much-needed jackpot. Colony has the venue -- it's where Barry Manilow performed -- and now the leverage to moonwalk his ass back on stage.

Jackson's peeps didn't return our calls for comment.

Source: TMZ

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Zitat von TLC

Jackson Poker Faced on Vegas Gig

Posted May 20th 2008 1:54PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson could become the next Celine Dion, and we're not just talkin' wardrobe.

We've been able to connect the dots and it seems the guys who just bailed Jackson out of Neverland debt may be angling to put him on stage in Vegas.

These money men run Colony Capital, a group that owns the Las Vegas Hilton. Colony just forked over the green M.J. needed to keep Neverland out of foreclosure.

So, you ask, what's in it for Colony? We're told Vegas money is on Jackson headlining there and raking in a much-needed jackpot. Colony has the venue -- it's where Barry Manilow performed -- and now the leverage to moonwalk his ass back on stage.

Jackson's peeps didn't return our calls for comment.

Source: TMZ

Voting: Would you pay to see him?

- Yes
- No

TMZ.com - Your official site for the latest entertainment news, celebrity gossip, Hollywood rumors, celebrity video and photo galleries

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Also, ich hoffe mal, das stimmt nicht.
Der Gedanke, sich jahrelang für so ein Event zu verpflichten, Abend für Abend... Ich weiss jetzt nicht mehr, wie lange Celine Dion sich dafür verpflichtet hatte, aber 1 Jahr war es doch garantiert, oder? Nee, nee... das kann doch nichts für Michael sein. Jeden Abend, die selbe Show, immer am selben Ort. Denke, da könnter er ganz schnell unzufrieden mit werden. Da soll er doch lieber so auf Tournee gehen, da sieht er wenigstens andere Länder, andere Menschen, andere Stadien..., aber sowas - ich weiss nicht. Für mich wäre das nichts.
Davon mal abgesehen, hat auch nicht jeder hat das Kleingeld, mal eben für 1 Show nach Vegas zu fliegen.

celine dion war 5 jahre in las vegas. das ist schon ne ganz andere nummer.
so ein langzeit-engagement würde er sicher niemals annehmen.
aber einige monate - oder vielleicht maximum ein jahr - why not?
er kann kaum irgendwo mehr verdienen mit weniger einsatz
er muss nur da sein - und natürlich singen.
nun ist die frage, ob nicht das gerade das problem sein könnte.

Zitat von loftarasa

Was willst du damit andeuten ? Dass er zu faul ist und nur Playback singt oder ob er Probleme hat mit der Stimme ?

ich hoffe nichts dergleichen. aber kann mans wissen?
dass mike zu faul ist live zu singen, habe ich nie geglaubt. aber was für gründe gibts denn, wenn nahezu alles playback ist?
so schlecht ist mike sicher nicht, dass er sich für livegesang schämen müsste. im gegenteil - ein paar falsche töne machen so ein konzert ja erst zum erlebnis. da hätte sicher kein fan probleme mit.
und nur auf den enormen tanzeinsatz zu schieben - das halte ich auch für zu einfach. dann könnte man zumindest bei allen langsameren songs immer komplett live sein, und bei allen, in denen viele chor und backroundsänger aktiv sind.
weisste was ich meine?
mike weiss, dass seine fans seine stimme lieben.
warum sollte er sie nicht presentieren, wenn es nicht nen grund (gehabt) hätte?
(natürlich kanns auch längst in ordnung sein, das weiss man ja nicht, weil wir mike aktuell nicht gehört haben :weisnet)

also was den live gesang angeht hatte ich immer das gefühl das er vllt denkt das er zwar sehr gut , aber nicht absolut perfekt singt wenn er dazu noch tanzt , und er lieber auf nummer sicher gegangen ist.... ob das die richtige entscheidung ist lassen wir mal aussen vor , aber ich glaube das so in etwa sein gedankengang war !