I just watched on CNN a brief interview with Katherine Jackson, Paul Ring (Global Live Events executive) and Chris Hunt (President of Global Live).
Katherine was sitting next to Paul Ring. CNN reporter started by saying “Two groups
in this country always seems to be gridlocked, Congress and the Jackson Family”.
He read the following excerpt from Jermaine & Randy’s joint statement:
“There will come a time for a 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”
Katherine said that she understands how Jermaine and Randy feel and that she "sort of" feels the same way but the court will do their thing and Michael would want this tribute.
(at 1:07) CNN anchor asked if Katherine feels justice will be served for Michael.
Paul Ring interjected and said “we are here only to talk about the Tribute, please”
Look at Mama Kate's face!!!! At that point, the mental picture I had was this:
The same way, greedy AEG was determined to make profit off of Michael, working him like a show horse even when he was sick, Global Live is strangle-holding Katherine!!! They are making Mama Kate do TV appearances but they are vetting her speech!!!! HLN just announced that Katherine will make an appearance re: the tribute. They are parading Mrs. Jackson like a show pony, TRYING to legitimize this “tribute”!
(at 3:58) CNN reporter asked Mama Kate if it was hard to plan this tribute.
She said 'it hasn't been hard because", she paused, she turned to Paul Ring with
a puzzled look on her face and asked "WHAT'S YOUR NAME?" He interjected again to make lemonade out of a lemon situation!
Jackson siblings, shame on you for putting an 83 year old woman in this position!
This so-called Tribute is DURING Conrad Murray trial. It is tasteless and inappropriate! It aims to take advantage of the hoopla surrounding the Trial, profitting from MJ's death!
To add insult to injury, Global Live announced that KISS will participate in this fuckery.
What does KISS have to do with Michael Jackson? They didn't collaborate, they weren't fans of each other. On the contrary, Gene Simmons thinks that Michael is a pedophile.
How in the world, Katherine Jackson can support this??????
RIGHT AFTER MICHAEL’S DEATH, GENE SIMMONS CALLED INTO
A RADIO STATION AND HE SAID THAT HE WAS SICK OF CELEBRITY TRIBUTES TO MICHAEL AND THAT HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM CHILDREN MICHAEL MOLESTED!!!!!
A RADIO STATION AND HE SAID THAT HE WAS SICK OF CELEBRITY TRIBUTES TO MICHAEL AND THAT HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM CHILDREN MICHAEL MOLESTED!!!!!
Gene Simmons said “I want the kids who’ve accused him, to be blunt, of molestation, to have their say. I want to hear what they have to say. Not celebrities. It’s sad that he had this sad life and I understand, that’s horrible but Michael is not the only victim. I want to know what these boys have to say.”
2 days after Michael's death, Gene Simmons released this statement:
"When there are children involved…when there are allegations of child molestation…when there are admissions of inviting countless young boys to spend weekends and sometimes Michael is in bed with them, clothed or unclothed, makes no difference...
when there are payoffs to the children making the accusations in the $20 Million range….
There’s more than doubt in my mind.
Then there is this Gene Simmons interview:
Another interview after Michael's death, Gene Simmons said:
“I knew Michael. I ran into him a few times. I met him the first time before he became the superstar, when he was sort of teenagey, when he was still a Jackson Five. But as time moved on, one allegation of paedophilia after another and another and another… Oh dear.
2 days after Michael's death, Gene Simmons released this statement:
"When there are children involved…when there are allegations of child molestation…when there are admissions of inviting countless young boys to spend weekends and sometimes Michael is in bed with them, clothed or unclothed, makes no difference...
when there are payoffs to the children making the accusations in the $20 Million range….
There’s more than doubt in my mind.
This doesn’t take into consideration Michael’s children…none of whom are biologically his. All three of whom have had a strange upbringing. But then, we don’t know much, except a ‘Father’ who thought nothing of dangling his young child over the balcony so
his fans could get a thrill. I recognize his talent but the rest is very tainted"
his fans could get a thrill. I recognize his talent but the rest is very tainted"
Another interview after Michael's death, Gene Simmons said:
“I knew Michael. I ran into him a few times. I met him the first time before he became the superstar, when he was sort of teenagey, when he was still a Jackson Five. But as time moved on, one allegation of paedophilia after another and another and another… Oh dear.
I knew some of the musicians he toured with, and specifically one who quit because of seeing boys coming out of the hotel rooms. And then you factor in that travel agent was put on the stand and in court said that she was authorized to fly to Brazil and bring boys back to America for him. Well, you know, where there’s smoke there’s fire.
There’s no question in my mind he molested those kids.
Michael’s on tape going ‘Give the kids Jesus juice’ which is wine. I mean, it’s just endless. There’s never been a single female of any age that I’ve ever known about who has ever made a claim that she has had a physical relationship with Michael, ever.
There’s no question in my mind he molested those kids.
Michael’s on tape going ‘Give the kids Jesus juice’ which is wine. I mean, it’s just endless. There’s never been a single female of any age that I’ve ever known about who has ever made a claim that she has had a physical relationship with Michael, ever.
In fact, while he was alive, I never heard about mature men ever making that claim either and believe me, you can’t keep it a secret. If you’re a celebrity, somebody somewhere will say ‘Oh yeah, I shagged him.’
The only sexual references ever made about Michael Jackson were made by anyone, anywhere around the world, have always been made by kids, and specifically males usually 10 to 14 years of age; never females, that age or older, and never grown men”
And THIS is who Global Live invites to "pay tribute" to Michael? I guess the reason Conrad Murray isn't in the line-up is because of scheduling conflict, his Trial and all!!!!! Why don't you get Martin Bashir to host this, assholes?
Katherine said "Michael would be very excited about Kiss”. Yeah Mama Kate,
he would just as thrilled about Kiss as he has been about you exploiting his children!
MAMA KATE, HAVE YOU MET MICHAEL?
And THIS is who Global Live invites to "pay tribute" to Michael? I guess the reason Conrad Murray isn't in the line-up is because of scheduling conflict, his Trial and all!!!!! Why don't you get Martin Bashir to host this, assholes?
Katherine said "Michael would be very excited about Kiss”. Yeah Mama Kate,
he would just as thrilled about Kiss as he has been about you exploiting his children!
MAMA KATE, HAVE YOU MET MICHAEL?
FANS WHO CONTEMPLATE BUYING TICKETS TO THIS FUCKERY:
If you have an iota of respect for Michael, please don’t buy tickets to this tribute.
If you want to see the participating artists then buy THEIR concert tickets. Please lets NOT allow Global Live to spit on Michel's corpse! Simply don't buy tickets.
Withdraw your buying power to say "fuck you" to Global Live!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS IN MICHAEL FOREVER TRIBUTE: Please withdraw your participation, if you respect Michael Jackson. This so-called tribute does NOT honor Michael Jackson. IF it did, his fans would line up to support it.
Michael Forever Tribute exploits Michael's death & dishonors his memory,
it exploits his mother & children, Conrad Murray criminal trial & his fans.
Michael Forever Tribute is NOT all for LOVE, it is all for MONEY!
It’s NOT a charitable event, the organizers are NOT donating any part of THEIR proceedings from to charities. They mandate that FANS pledge to charities in addition to the ticket price as a requisite to getting tickets. This ticketing system is reminisce of the Victory Tour for which Michael had to interfere to change ticketing. This tribute aims to ROB MICHAEL JACSKON FANS and exploit their grief!
This tribute is NOT about honoring Michael! No offense but look at the line-up!
Global Live is extending invitation to ANY artist, most of whom are has-beens, and taking any artist who have no special connection to Michael. This "tribute" simply a concert event that exploits and dishonors Michael Jackson! They even stoop to exploiting Michael's children to make a profit. Your participation enables this fuckery and fans will NOT forgive or forget this stab in Michael Jackson's back.
KISS MAKES FUN OF MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!
Mad TV, 2007
At this point, merely changing the concert date, ticketing or line up will NOT do!
Michael's name was once again smudged in the media so close to the Trial. Global Live should have done their homework! It seems they will book anyone to make a buck off of Michael! The Conrad Murray jury pool may be tainted!
The damage is done! Merely dropping Gene Simmons won't do!
WorldWide Michael Jackson Community EMPHATICALLY protest Michael Forever Tribute and we demand that this "tribute" is cancelled at once! We refuse to do business with Global Live! We look forward to the cancellation!!
GLOBAL LIVE, NO WAY JOSE!!! |
JACKSON SIBLINGS, GET MAMA KATE OUT OF THIS FUCKERY NOW!!!!
GLOBAL LIVE! YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR!
MEET MICHAEL JACKSON FANS!!!!!
"They have been loyal. They are activists. They will fight with you about me"
~MICHAEL JACKSON about his fans
"I ain't fucking with Michael Jackson fans. I'm not that dumb.
They're vicious. Attack him and you're already dead" ~GEORGE CARLIN
"I ain't fucking with Michael Jackson fans. I'm not that dumb.
They're vicious. Attack him and you're already dead" ~GEORGE CARLIN
FANS TWEETS
This tribute has been a shame from the outset. And as fans we must not sit by and watch this never ending debacle. Our stance is now clear! We as true fans of Michael Jackson will not sit by and let this happen. Michael Jackson's memory his legacy and above all his integrity as a human being is paramount to us. This tribute goes against every factor we hold so dear. Therefore, we urge all fans to join us an not buy these tickets. Give your money to a real cause something that was true to Michael and all he was (MJJCommunity)
Michael deserves a divine tribute, when the time is right and the intentions are genuine. There are so many wrongs to be righted first. I do not think a tribute concert is in good taste until all legal matters are settled and at least 5 years after Michael's death. To have a tribute concert, in my opinion during the trial is inappropriate. When it's right...I will be sitting in the front row. (Karen Faye)
Gene Simmons at an MJ Tribute? Wow...How does this happen in the age of google?
No excuse for this. (Joe Vogel)
I just read the CNN article. I am crushed. This can’t be happening
I just can't believe that Katherine is letting somebody that called her son a child molestor participate. Anything, anything, anything for money!
Michael deserves a divine tribute, when the time is right and the intentions are genuine. There are so many wrongs to be righted first. I do not think a tribute concert is in good taste until all legal matters are settled and at least 5 years after Michael's death. To have a tribute concert, in my opinion during the trial is inappropriate. When it's right...I will be sitting in the front row. (Karen Faye)
Gene Simmons at an MJ Tribute? Wow...How does this happen in the age of google?
No excuse for this. (Joe Vogel)
Conrad Murray's defense team must be loving this turn of events. The MJfam is distracted by the KISS mess and not focusing on the trial. This ish could pollute the jury pool for the trial. Dr. Drew, Kiss, none of this is a coincidence. It is an attack
I wont be attending, nor will i watch this so called tribute on TV. I'm more and more shocked at how the family are allowing this???? Then again, they did do an interview with Oprah didnt they!
My sentiment exactly! I was hesitant about the tribute from the get go. But this too has settled my resolve. Not only will I not attend, but I will longer keep silent and hence forth will urge others not to attend as well. It is shameful and disrespectful in the extreme
My sentiment exactly! I was hesitant about the tribute from the get go. But this too has settled my resolve. Not only will I not attend, but I will longer keep silent and hence forth will urge others not to attend as well. It is shameful and disrespectful in the extreme
I just read the CNN article. I am crushed. This can’t be happening
I just can't believe that Katherine is letting somebody that called her son a child molestor participate. Anything, anything, anything for money!
I expected something like this from Jermaine & his big headed bro Randy...never Jackie, Marlon or Tito and his own useless kids 3T. No self respecting men would put money above their little brother's name, legacy, children and their own mother.
Who had this cockamamy idea of allowing KISS to perform at any MJ tribute? Do people just TRY to rip him apart for fun? What IS this?
This tribute is the worst idea ever
This "tribute" is really a disaster in disguise. Just when you think it couldn't get any worse...surprise!
Gene Simmons can KISS my ass. Plus a tribute "fit for a king" should take months or even a year of planning, not weeks! MJ deserves better.
Gene Simmons can KISS my ass. Plus a tribute "fit for a king" should take months or even a year of planning, not weeks! MJ deserves better.
We need to stop spending our money that this family is benefiting from. Send them loudest message of all and get them where it hurts...their wallets.
I think this "tribute" is more to disrespect Michael then to "honour" him.
Jacksons, FUCK OFF you are dead to me
Jacksons, FUCK OFF you are dead to me
This "tribute" is a joke
The Michael Jackson tribute concert is a complete joke. He deserves more than some crappy concert with scraping the barrel acts.
She looks like she needs a damn guardian herself
What had MJ ever done to this family but taking them out of Gary indiana? Why do they keep putting money above his kids and his legacy?
KJ? I refuse to see her as a victim here.
What in the world Katherine is doing????
The Jackson Family truly has no shame. None
Can you now understand why Michael needed to get away from them the last few years of his life? They drive us up the effing wall so God knows what it was like for him :'-(
Can you now understand why Michael needed to get away from them the last few years of his life? They drive us up the effing wall so God knows what it was like for him :'-(
But he is her son! Does she not have shame for what she is doing?
Katherine Jackson has a major problem...Her love of Money and shady businessmen
What the holy fuck?! Kiss?? Are you serious? Okay they have officially lost their goddamn minds
I think MJ’s mom has gone raving mad. This concert is in very poor taste to start with and then you put Gene Simmons in it.
WTF! the Jacksons invited MJ HATER Gene Simmons to perform at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. They can all go to hell.
I think MJ’s mom has gone raving mad. This concert is in very poor taste to start with and then you put Gene Simmons in it.
WTF! the Jacksons invited MJ HATER Gene Simmons to perform at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. They can all go to hell.
There's no justification of associating with a person that called MJ a child molester. NONE! Definitely not in an event supposed to honor MJ
I don’t want to believe that one's mother can be this conniving, greedy and lacking self respect. But she is 83...I think her useless children should take the blame for a fool like @M4Tribute jerking around their mother.
Kate has been making shady deals since the 80s. She is not senile. Don’t treat her like she is. She is well aware of her actions
I have been giving her the benefit of the doubt for years but my cup of tolerance is full. She and Joe deserve each other
Why torture the fans as well and MJ's memory ???
The more I read about the Jackson family, it sickens me. These people will do anything for money.
Branca said he could be an Asshole. No time like the present to bring that to the table!
Branca said he could be an Asshole. No time like the present to bring that to the table!
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Troubled Michael Jackson Tribute
Will the Gig Go Ahead?
35 MJ Community call for cancellation of 'Tribute'
MJ Tribute Rolls Toward Cancellation
MJ Forever Tribute Under increasing Pressure
Michael Forever Tribute: A Fitting Tribute or money spinner?
MJ4justice Statement
MJAN Watch Statement
United4MJLegacy Statement
MJ Fans Protest Michael Forever Tribute
MJ Tribute isn't a tribute to Michael Jackson
Jackson Fans say the tribute is doomed to fail (LA Times)
MJFans Lobby to cancel MJ Tribute (Rolling Stone)
When it comes to Michael Jackson, RIP stands for Reap Instant Profits
POLL: Should MJ Tribute be cancelled? (Huffington Post)
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