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Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Nixed

Michael JacksonEven after his death, Michael Jackson's untouchable legacy continues to be hit by a quagmire of controversy and mishaps. The latest casualty: a tribute concert which was originally scheduled to take place in a 17th century palace in Vienna, then moved to London, has now been cancelled altogether. According to Billboard, Jackson's brother Jermaine made the call to scrap the Vienna tribute when it appeared they couldn't secure as many headliners as they had hoped, at such short notice.

Confirmed acts including Mary J. Blige and Natalie Cole appeared to be anything but confirmed. Organizers claimed that ticket sales were further impeded by the Austrian media's portrayal of the tribute as featuring mostly second-string artists. A replacement concert, which was scheduled to take place in London this summer, has now been shelved as well.Furthermore, event organizer World Awards Media GmbH shuttered its doors at the end of November and has since redirected all inquiries to a liquidator. As we witnessed in the days immediately following his death this past June, despite controversy and even mismanagement, Michael Jackson's actual body of work remains as unbeatable and as revered as ever.

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cynthia

Michael Jackson was set up royally, exhortioners and leeches who felt he was an easy target..People he was found not guilty of every false allegation..Honor his legacy and let him rest in peace..Only God can judge.

January 05 2010 at 1:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nancy Richards

Michael Jackson was a talented, sadly twisted individual but I watched Move Like Michael Jackson on BBC3 and was amazed and touched by the talent, sociability and comradeship of the competitors to that show. Groups included racial and gender mixers which would be a fine example in any society and I find it very sad that the winners (the choice of whom I didn't agree, incidentally and made me question Jermaine's judgement) will not have the reward of appearing at the tribute concert. Shame on those responsible for their disappointment.

December 21 2009 at 8:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jasper

What ever your name is, I know it isnt gump, thats a DOGs name, your one sick person or thing, (your certainly not human) No feelings, No respect,
No love for mankind, the sad thing is your a dead man, cause thats how others see you, you better watch your back for your own safety. Same goes for your friend who wrote about 'Jacko who'

December 21 2009 at 8:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jacko who

thank god who wants to remember a perv like this man,thing.
best show he ever did was dying in the back of a van.
overdosed on pain killers and young boys i guess

December 21 2009 at 12:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jaime

There is no quagmire of controversy and mishaps. Only for others, not to be confused with Michael Jackson. He is no longer with us and part of these events. For a very long time, the slander and blame for the actions of others have been placed on MJ, as if these things were all his idea. In the hearts of all who truly appreciated his genius, his legacy is very much intact...and there is only the bitter acceptance of the injustice of the situation.

December 19 2009 at 12:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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CT

If Micheal's brothers,especially Jermaine actually listened to Micheal's songs and voice and felt what Micheal sang over the years....DUH !!!! THEN MAYBE... they'll have or get something together. Janet and Latoya does it with no problem. They need to go to their sisters for advice.

December 18 2009 at 9:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply