Michael Jackson News August 2001
Aug.
31, 2001: "You Rock My World" Makes Smashing Debut
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
The King of Pop's new single has made a smashing
debut around the world.
It is this week's top debut track on the US Billboard
Hot 100. Early airplay places the song at #34.
In Europe, the new single has made history.
It entered the Airplay charts at #1 in France,
a feat that no other artist has ever achieve. "You Rock
My World" has also enter the charts at #1 in Norway
and Denmark.
The release of the new song in the United Kingdom has also been a great event. 80% of stations included
the song on heavy rotation by the weekend following
the premiere. On TV, the single was even broadcast on
both GMTV and Big Breakfast. Only with Michael Jackson!
In Germany, the launch of "You Rock My World"
was also a smashing event. The release made all the
news programs including the dailies, networks and music
channels. All major radio stations started to play "You
Rock My World" immediately and it went into the official
playlists on the following Monday.
In Holland, the release of "You Rock My World"
was a typical Michael Jackson event. At 8:30 in the
morning of Friday, September 24, six members of Sony
Music walked into the offices of the six biggest radios
of the country. At 8:45, all stations premiered the
new single simultaneously, thus reaching a total audience
of 25% of the country's population.
In Japan, Michael Jackson's return to the airwaves
has been a huge success. Major stations in Tokyo, Osaka,
Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo and Sendai have instantly added
the new track to their playlist.
In Australia, Friday, September 24 has been declared
"Michael Jackson Day" around the country. The release
of the song enjoyed a massive coverage and instant airplay
success.
In Latin America, the major markets of Brazil,
Argentina and Mexico massively played the new song since
its release, making it the biggest hit of the week.
In Asia, The reaction to "You Rock My World"
was incredible according to media observers. The single
went on all stations at the official time. The airdate
was news on all the dailies, music channels as well
as the networks. Even in a market where international
artists get little exposure, Michael Jackson is the
exception.
"You Rock My World" has been an instant success around
the world.
Stay tuned for updates on the life of Michael Jackson's
smashing new single.
[source: Planet
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| Aug.
31, 2001: "You Rock My World" Video Clip -
Update |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
The world premiere of the "You Rock My World" short-film has been postponed to September 20th.
It was originally planned for September 17th. The video
will be available in two versions. A full-length
version [approx. 9min] and a short version [approx. 5min].
[source: Planet
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31, 2001: Nasdaq Stock Market Opening !!! |
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[August
30, 2001 - ABCNEWS.com & MJNI]:
Jackson's Nasdaq Appearance Marks Trend.
The economy? It's bad. It's bad. You
know it. You know it. |
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Michael
Jackson opens the Nasdaq stock market.
In one of the more bizarre moments in stock market history,
the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, opened up
the Nasdaq stock market to kick off his upcoming 30th
anniversary concerts at Madison Square Garden.
Wearing a dark suit with a gray armband around his right arm,
the moonwalking megastar looked slightly uncomfortable as
he walked around the Nasdaq market site, waving and blowing
kisses to the onlookers and chatting with Nasdaq's Chief Executive
Officer Wick Simmons and Executive Vice President David Weild.
Shortly after he pushed the opening button, the singer, who
celebrated his 43rd birthday on Wednesday, was presented with
a huge birthday cake and a vintage poster of Shirley
Temple. "I'm deeply moved at this very special moment
for me," said Jackson. "Thank you David and
Wick and Nasdaq. Thank you so much. I love you and all the
fans. Thank you." Jackson was presented with an award
by Nasdaq Chief Executive Hardwick Simmons.
Though Michael Jackson might not be the first person you think
of when it comes to investing in tech stocks, Nasdaq's feting
of the star marks the latest chapter in the ever-growing bond
between entertainment and finance.
Thriller of an Opening
"We're always looking for people that have an impact on
America and American culture and the economy to do the opening," says Nasdaq spokeswoman Judy Inosanto. "Michael
Jackson is opening his tour in New York and he is certainly
a big part of American culture. The synergies were just sort
of there.".
[source: ABCNEWS.com, MJNI] |
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| Aug.
31, 2001: 'NSYNC To Perform At MSG Concert After All... |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson [August 30, 2001]:
'NSync will perform a special number with
the Jacksons at the Michael Jackson tribute concert
on September 7th.
After being cancelled due to conflicting schedules,
the collaboration is now back on tracks. 'NSync will
definitely perform with the King of Pop and the Jacksons
on stage at the Madison Square Garden.
[source: Planet
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| Aug.
29, 2001: Michael To Open The Nasdaq Stock Market Tomorrow |
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NEW
YORK - PR
Newswire - [Tuesday, August 28, 2001]:
Superstar Michael Jackson to Open The Nasdaq Stock
Market on Thursday, August 30th
The Nasdaq Stock Market[R] announced today that superstar Michael Jackson will preside over the Nasdaq
Market Open ceremony on Thursday, August 30,
2001 at 9:30 A.M. at its MarketSite building
located in Times Square.
Jackson's appearance kicks off his "Michael Jackson:
30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" performances
at Madison Square Garden on Friday, September 7, 2001
and Monday, September 10, 2001, which are being produced
by David Gest.
Nasdaq Vice Chairman Alfred R. Berkeley, III,
and Executive Vice President David Weild, will
host a dinner in Jackson's honor at Tavern on The
Green following the September 7, 2001 concert.
They will be joined by their event co-chairmen: Whitney
Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Liza Minnelli,
Leslie Moonves [President & CEO, CBS], Liam Neeson,
Veronique and Gregory Peck, and Elizabeth Taylor.
The Nasdaq Stock Market is thrilled to serve as the
launch pad for the "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary
Celebration, The Solo Years" concerts.
"The Nasdaq Stock Market recognizes Michael Jackson
for his extraordinary vision and commitment to excellence
in the entertainment industry as well as being a humanitarian
who is continually seeking creative avenues in which
to help others," said David Weild, Executive Vice
President of The Nasdaq Stock Market.
Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon.com [Nasdaq: AMZN]
and another co-chairman of the "Michael Jackson: 30th
Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concerts, will
preside over the market open ceremony at Nasdaq MarketSite
on Friday, September 7, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
Due to the prime location and broadcast capabilities
of Nasdaq MarketSite, this event can be seen by the
public and easily captured for broadcast by the
media. Details for the Thursday, August 30, market
open ceremony are as follows:
- The Nasdaq MarketSite is located at 4 Times
Square, at the corner of 43rd and Broadway.
- At 9:30 a.m., Michael Jackson will preside
over the market open ceremony from the broadcast
studio, which faces the corner of 43rd and Broadway.
The broadcast studio has large picture windows to
give the public a clear, unobtrusive view into the studio
from the street.
- Nine plasma screens outline the broadcast studio,
facing the street, for fans not positioned close to
the windows.
- The MarketSite Tower, which is seven stories tall
and is the largest stationary video wall in the world,
will feature a live broadcast of the market open
ceremony.
- The entire market open ceremony will be available
live on Waterfront loop 1418 from 9:25 a.m.
to 9:45 a.m.
- A camera is positioned at the Northwest corner
of 43rd & Broadway will tape the crowd standing outside
Nasdaq MarketSite. Video will be available live
on Waterfront loop 1623.
About The Nasdaq Stock Market The Nasdaq Stock Market
lists over 4'300 companies and trades more shares per
day than any other U.S. market.
For more information about Nasdaq, visit the Nasdaq
Website at http://www.nasdaq.com or the Nasdaq Newsroom at http://www.nasdaqnews.com.
[source: The Nasdaq Stock Market, PR
Newswire] |
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| Aug.
29, 2001: Video Clip - "You Rock My World"
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following has been taken from British tabloid The
Sun [August 29, 2001]:
Michael Jackson could not get Robert De Niro to star in the video for his new single - so he has
called in Marlon Brando instead.
"You Rock My World" is Jacko's first release
since 1997. Above is an exclusive look at the Big Brother-style
cover [note: see news below].
The king of pop held up work on the promo - said to
be more like a short film - for three weeks hoping megastar
De Niro could make it. But Bob, in Italy filming his
latest movie "City By The Sea", finally said
he could not guarantee when he will be free.
So Jacko - who celebrates his 43rd birthday today -
convinced another Hollywood legend, Brando, to take
his place. Filming is due to start later this week.
The video, by top director Paul Hunter, will also feature
"Traffic" star Benicio Del Toro, US
comic Chris Tucker and the cast of top TV
gangster show "The Sopranos".
An insider told me it will be even better than Jacko's
classic "Thriller". He added: "This will
be a video like no other - with some of the top names
in showbiz. Michael wants to come back with a bang and
he knows people will expect a great video. It
will also show Michael in a new light and should even
blow Thriller away."
The video problems mean the single, originally due out
on September 3, will now be released on October 8.
[source: The
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| Aug.
29, 2001: Happy Birthday, Michael !!! |
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Today, Michael Jackson is celebrating his 43rd birthday.
From millions of loving fans all around the world: "Happy
Birthday, Michael, and lots of happiness and love. You
are the most golden of stars.
We love YOU."
[source: www.neverland-valley.com] |
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| Aug.
28, 2001: "You Rock My World" - US 7"
Single Release |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Although "You Rock My World" won't be released as a commercial CD or cassette single in the USA, it will be available to collectors
and jukebox owners as a commercial 7-inch vinyl single.
This rare edition will be a double-sided pressing with
the album version on both sides.
The 7-inch vinyl single of "You Rock My World" will
be released on October 2nd.
[source: Planet
Jackson] |
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| Aug.
25, 2001: "Invincible" Campaign - Planning
Update |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
SEPTEMBER
7th - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at Madison
Square Garden in NYC.
10th - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at Madison
Square Garden in NYC.
17th - World premiere of the "You Rock My World"
short-film.
OCTOBER
8th - Commercial international release date of
the "You Rock My World" single [no commercial release
in the USA].
15th - International release date of the expanded
editions of Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.
16th - American release date of the expanded
editions of Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.
29th - International release date of the "Invincible"
album.
30th - North American release date of the "Invincible"
album.
NOVEMBER
12th - International release date of HIStory
- Greatest Hits Volume 1.
13th - American release date of HIStory
- Greatest Hits - Volume 1.
[source: Planet
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| Aug.
24, 2001: "You Rock My World" Video Clip -
Update |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Filming of the "You Rock My World" short-film
was officially finished on Tuesday, August 21st.
Director Paul Hunter is currently working on editing
and post-production of the film.
The release of the "You Rock My World" short-film has
been rescheduled. It will now premiere worldwide
on September 17th.
[source: Planet
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| Aug.
24, 2001: No Third MSG Concert |
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following has been taken from MJNI:
MJJ Productions: "We would like to thank you for
your patience and all of your efforts in connection
with the possible third concert on Sunday, September
9, 2001. However, due to extreme time restrictions
World Events LLC has decided not to pursue the third
concert on September 9, 2001.
We thank you so much on Michael's behalf for your
support and look forward to seeing you at the other
shows."
[source: MJNI] |
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24, 2001: Paul Hunter Directed 1st Clip / Album Rel.
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The
following news has been reported by Reuters [August 23] and Launch [August 24]:
The much-anticipated "Invincible" album from Michael Jackson is now scheduled for U.S. release
on October 30. With yesterday's [August 23] press
release confirming the date and name of the set,
Sony Music and Epic Records have hopefully signaled
an end to the countless delays of Jackson's first album
of all new material in more than eight years.
According to Sony Music head [and former Mr. Mariah
Carey] Tommy Mottola, "Invincible contains
some of Michael Jackson's finest work to date. He continues
to grow as an artist and, together with his talented
co-writers and co-producers, he has created a fresh
body of music that is destined to take its place alongside
the greatest recordings in pop history. Music lovers
around the world will be surprised and delighted by
the power, depth, and range of Invincible."
"Invincible" will be available internationally
on October 29. The album's first single "You Rock
My World" was played on two New York City stations last
week, and should expand nationwide in the very near
future.
"The release of this new album is a global event," said Epic Records Group Chairman Dave Glew. "As
a singer, composer, producer, arranger and musician,
Michael Jackson is one of the most talented and influential
artists in the history of recorded music,'' he said.
Continues Polly Anthony, " 'You Rock My World'
represents the very best of Michael Jackson. Simply
put, this record is a global smash!''
Paul Hunter - who has helmed videos for Britney
Spears, Lenny Kravitz, and Aaliyah, among others - served
as director on the short film for "You
Rock My World".
[source: Reuters, Launch]
Paul Hunter is known from directing the following
video clips:
Janet Jackson "I Get Lonely"; Mariah Carey
"Honey"; Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away",
"American Woman"; Marilyn Manson "The
Dope Show", "I Don't Like The Drugs [But The
Drugs Like Me]"; Whitney Houston "Step By
Step"; Puff Daddy feat. Mase "Can't Nobody
Hold Me Down"; LL Cool J "Phenomenon";
Brandy feat. Mase "Top Of The World"; Will
Smith "Wild Wild West", "Freakin' It";
TLC "Unpretty"; Puff Daddy & The Family
feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase "Been Around
The World"; Jennifer Lopez "If You Had My
Love"; Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg "The Next
Episode"; and the recent "Lady Marmalade"
by Pink, Christina Aguilera, Mya and Lil'Kim; to name
but a few.
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| Aug.
24, 2001: The Jackson 5 Will Perform "Dancing Machine" |
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following has been reported by Dotmusic after NSYNC's drop out:
The Jackson 5 will still perform "Dancing
Machine" along with a host of other classics,
reuniting onstage for the first time in 15 years.
[source: Dotmusic] |
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| Aug.
24, 2001: "You Rock My World" Online Premiere |
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Michael Jackson will release his first studio album
in six years, "Invincible" on 10.30.01.
The first single, "You Rock My World", was
produced and written by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins.
"You Rock My World" makes its official online premiere on Friday, August 24, at 11:45 AM [PT]
/ 2:45PM [ET] - http://www.michaeljackson.com.
[source: michaeljackson.com] |
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24, 2001: "You Rock My World" Radio Premiere |
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Successful radio world premiere today for Michael
Jackson's first single "You Rock My World".
The song received great feedback from the public
- making some radio stations playing it hourly.
[source: various radio stations] |
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23, 2001: "You Rock My World" Radio World
Premiere - Advanced |
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The
following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Sony Music has advanced the radio release of Michael
Jackson's new single.
"You Rock My World" will premiere worldwide tomorrow
morning [Friday, August 24, 2001].
[source: Planet
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| Aug.
23, 2001: Chris Tucker Added As A Presenter For Both
Shows |
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YORK - PR
Newswire - [Wednesday, August 22, 2001]:
Chris Tucker to Join Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor,
Samuel L. Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal as a Presenter
at Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The
Solo Years on Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday,
September 10, 2001 at Madison Square Garden
"Actor/comedian Chris Tucker, whose current
film 'Rush Hour II' is topping the box office charts,
will join Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor, Samuel L.
Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal as a presenter at
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo
Years on Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday, September 10, 2001 at Madison Square Garden",
announced event producer David Gest [pronounced guest].
According to Gest, "Michael is delighted Chris will
be a part of this evening as he is featured on the opening
monologue of his new single, 'Rock My World'. They have
been close friends for years and Chris will definitely
add his great sense of humor to the festivities." Tucker will attend both shows.
The event will mark Michael Jackson's first live performance
on a mainland stage in eleven years. He will debut
a new single, "Rock My World" from his first Epic
Records release in more than five years, titled "Invincible".
Jackson will also reunite on both nights with his brothers
the Jackson 5 [Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Michael and Marlon]
and the Jacksons [Jackie, Marlon, Tito, Michael and
Randy] for the first time in twenty years. The Jacksons
will perform a medley of their Motown and Epic Records
hits. Jackson will also perform a number of his greatest
hits.
According to Gest, in addition to Michael Jackson, the
Jackson 5 and the Jacksons the line-ups are as follows:
Friday, September 7, 2001 [alphabetically]: Marc
Anthony; Bobby Brown; Ray Charles; Deborah Cox; Destiny's
Child; Gloria Estefan; Billy Gilman; Whitney Houston;
James Ingram; Quincy Jones & The Legends Of Jazz including
Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Herbie Mann, Les McCann,
David "Fathead" Newman, Jimmy Smith, Clark Terry & Cassandra
Wilson; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; Jill Scott; Shaggy
featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent & Rayvon; Britney
Spears; Tamia; Usher and many surprise guests.
Monday, September 10, 2001 [alphabetically]:
Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Aaron Carter; Deborah Cox;
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott; Nelly Furtado; Gloria Gaynor;
Whitney Houston; Al Jarreau; Gladys Knight; Lil' Romeo;
Ricky Martin; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; 98o; Jill
Scott; 3T; Usher; Luther Vandross; Dionne Warwick and
many surprise guests.
Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley
lll [Vice Chairman, Nasdaq], Jeff Bezos [Founder & CEO,
Amazon.Com], Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono
Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Moonves [President & CEO,
CBS], Liam Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth
Taylor and David Weild [Executive Vice President, Nasdaq].
They will host a Champagne & Caviar Dinner in
honor of Michael Jackson at Tavern On The Green following
the concert on Friday, September 7, 2001. More
than two hundred stars from the motion picture,
television, recording and sports fields will join
together for this special celebration in honor of Jackson.
Among those already confirmed are: Marlon Brando, Elizabeth
Taylor, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jane Russell, Liam Neeson,
Franco Nero, Liza Minnelli, Muhammad Ali, Yoko Ono Lennon,
Sean Lennon, Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Samuel L.
Jackson, Angie Dickinson, Master P, Robert Wagner, Jill
St. John, Shaquille O'Neal, Janet Leigh, Reggie Miller,
Ann Miller, Jane Powell, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson,
Esther Williams, Macaulay Culkin, Naomi Campbell, Patricia
Neal, Quincy Jones and many, many more.
[source: David Gest, PR
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23, 2001: Over 50 Legendary Ladies To Attend MSG Shows... |
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YORK - PR
Newswire - [Wednesday, August 22, 2001]:
50 Leading Ladies of the Silver Screen to Attend
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo
Years
"Over Fifty Legendary Ladies Of The Silver Screen
will attend MICHAEL JACKSON: 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION,
THE SOLO YEARS," announced event producer David
Gest.
In a throwback to the film industry's Golden Era,
Hollywood's Glamour Girls will gather together in force
at this star-studded spectacular in salute to the "King
Of Pop".
According to Michael Jackson, "I am honored
these legendary ladies of the silver screen will be
a part of those evenings. Each one of them is fondly
remembered by moviegoers throughout the world for their
unforgettable performances which have stood the test
of time. To be in the same room with so many screen
greats is a real honor."
Among the first list confirmed to attend are
[alphabetically]: Carroll Baker ["Baby Doll",
"Giant", "The Carpetbaggers"], Ann Blyth ["Kismet",
"The Student Prince", "Mildred Pierce"], Petula Clark ["Goodbye, Mr. Chips", "Finian's Rainbow"], Angie
Dickinson ["Dressed To Kill", "Ocean's 11", "Rio
Bravo"], Patty Duke [Academy Award winning Best
Supporting Actress for "The Miracle Worker"; "Valley
Of The Dolls", "Me, Natalie," "Billie"], Rhonda Fleming ["A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court",
"Out Of The Past", "Spellbound", "Slightly Scarlet"], June Haver ["The Dolly Sisters", "Look For The
Silver Lining", "Three Little Girls In Blue"], Celeste
Holm [Academy Award Winning Best Supporting Actress
for "Gentleman's Agreement"; "High Society", "All About
Eve", "Come To The Stable"], Sally Ann Howes ["Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "The History of Mr. Polly"], Kim Hunter [Academy Award winning Best Supporting
Actress for "A Streetcar Named Desire"; "Stairway To
Heaven", "Planet Of The Apes"], Anne Jeffreys ["Dillinger", "Step Lively", "Boys' Night Out", "Trail
Street"], Jennifer Jones [Academy Award winning
Best Actress for "The Song Of Bernadette"; "Love Is
A Many Splendored Thing", "Duel In The Sun", "Portrait
of Jennie"], Eartha Kitt ["New Faces", "Anna
Lucasta", "St. Louis Blues"], Piper Laurie ["The
Hustler", "Carrie", "Other People's Money"], Janet
Leigh ["Psycho", "The Manchurian Candidate", "Bye
Bye Birdie", "Touch Of Evil"], Gina Lollobrigida ["Trapeze", "Solomon And Sheba", "Never So Few", "Beat
The Devil"], Ann Miller ["Easter Parade", "On
The Town", "Kiss Me Kate", "You Can't Take It With You"], Liza Minnelli [Academy Award winning Best Actress
for "Cabaret"; "Arthur", "New York, New York",
"The Sterile Cuckoo"), Patricia Neal [Academy
Award winning Best Actress for "Hud"; "The Fountainhead",
"The Day The Earth Stood Still"], Margaret O'Brien [winner of an Honorary Miniature Academy Award for "Meet
Me In St. Louis"; "Little Women", "The Canterville Ghost",
"Journey For Margaret"], Jane Powell ["Seven
Brides For Seven Brothers", "Royal Wedding", "Two Weeks
With Love"], Debbie Reynolds ["The Unsinkable
Molly Brown", "Singin' In The Rain", "The
Singing Nun", "How The West Was Won"]; Barbara
Rush ["The Young Philadelphians", "Robin And
The Seven Hoods", "The Young Lions", "When
Worlds Collide"], Jane Russell ["The Outlaw",
"The Paleface", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"], Ann
Rutherford ["Gone With The Wind", "The Andy
Hardy Series", "Orchestra Wives", "Pride And
Prejudice"], Lizabeth Scott ["Dead Reckoning",
"The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers", "Loving You"], Penny Singleton ["The Blondie Series", "The
Best Man", "After The Thin Man"], Jill St. John ["You Only Live Twice", "The Roman Spring Of Mrs.
Stone", "Tony Rome", "The Oscar"], Elizabeth
Taylor [Two-time Academy Award winning Best Actress
for "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolf?";
"National Velvet", "Giant", "Cleopatra"], Ruth
Warrick ["Citizen Kane", "China Sky",
"Guest In The House", "Journey Into Fear"], Esther
Williams ["Bathing Beauty", "Million Dollar
Mermaid", "Thrill Of A Romance", "Easy To
Wed"] and more than forty more to be announced.
Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley III [Vice
Chairman, Nasdaq], Jeff Bezos [Founder & CEO, Amazon.Com],
Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Liza
Minnelli, Leslie Moonves [President & CEO, CBS], Liam
Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth Taylor
and David Weild [Executive Vice President, Nasdaq].
[source: David Gest, PR
Newswire] |
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| Aug.
23, 2001: Jackson & NSYNC Will Not Duet |
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YORK - PR
Newswire - [Wednesday, August 22, 2001]:
Jackson & *NSYNC Will Not Duet on Friday, September
7, 2001 At Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration,
The Solo Years
"*NSYNC will not be performing at the all-star salute
to the 'King Of Pop,' MICHAEL JACKSON: 30TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION, THE SOLO YEARS, on the Friday, September
7, 2001 concert at Madison Square Garden," announced
producer David Gest [pronounced guest].
According to Gest, "Due to scheduling conflicts, Michael Jackson and *NSYNC will not have time to
rehearse the "Dancing Machine" number with
the Jacksons in the way Michael planned to present it.
Unfortunately, *NSYNC will be rehearsing their MTV Video
Music Awards performance on Wednesday and Thursday while
Michael will be rehearsing for his shows at the Garden.
The two schedules just conflict and *NSYNC will not
be in New York prior to that. Michael looks forward
to working with *NSYNC in the future as he is a very
big fan of the group."
The event will mark Jackson's first live performances
on a mainland stage in eleven years and the first reunion
with his brothers, the Jackson 5 [Jackie, Tito, Jermaine,
Michael and Marlon] and the Jacksons [Jackie, Marlon,
Tito, Michael and Randy] in twenty years. Michael will
also debut his first Epic Records single in more than
five years entitled "Rock My World", The two evenings
will be filmed as a two-hour primetime special for the
CBS Television Network to air during the 2001-2002 Season.
In addition to Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5 and the
Jacksons the line-ups are as follows:
Friday, September 7, 2001 [alphabetically]: Marc
Anthony; Bobby Brown; Ray Charles; Deborah Cox; Destiny's
Child; Gloria Estefan; Billy Gilman; Whitney Houston;
James Ingram; Quincy Jones & The Legends Of Jazz including
Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Herbie Mann, Les McCann,
David "Fathead" Newman, Jimmy Smith, Clark Terry & Cassandra
Wilson; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; Jill Scott; Shaggy
featuring Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent & Rayvon; Britney
Spears; Tamia; Usher and many surprise guests.
Monday, September 10, 2001 [alphabetically]:
Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Aaron Carter; Deborah Cox;
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott; Nelly Furtado; Gloria Gaynor;
Whitney Houston; Al Jarreau; Gladys Knight; Lil' Romeo;
Ricky Martin; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; 98 Degrees;
Jill Scott; 3T; Usher; Luther Vandross; Dionne Warwick
and many surprise guests.
Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley
lll [Vice Chairman, Nasdaq], Jeff Bezos [Founder & CEO,
Amazon.Com], Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono
Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Moonves [President & CEO,
CBS], Liam Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth
Taylor and David Weild [Executive Vice President, Nasdaq].
[source: David Gest, PR
Newswire] |
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22, 2001: The Sun On "You Rock My World" |
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The
following report on "You Rock My World" has
been taken from British tabloid The
Sun [August 22, 2001] - and fasten your seatbelts:
The Sun can be positive!
Jacko back on tracko
Michael Jackson's new single is one of the most anticipated
tracks in recent years - and after being one of
the first to hear it I reckon it will be a monster
hit.
Even though there is still no definite release date
for "You Rock My World", it's a sure-fire
chart-topper and will go down a storm in clubs.
It sounds a bit like the Jackson Five but has a funky
keyboard hook you won't be able to get out of your head.
Die-hard fans are already getting their hands on the
catchy track after a pirate copy was put on the internet.
The production is layered and stunning and I can't wait to hear the rest of his new album,
"Invincible".
"You Rock My World" - Jacko's first release
since 1997 - reminds me somewhat of Bobby Brown's "Two
Can Play At That Game".
Oddly, it starts off with some meaningless, and unnecessary,
dialogue between Jacko and US comedian Chris Tucker
before launching into a backing beat that wouldn't have
sounded out of place in the mid-Eighties.
This is followed by Jacko's unmistakable vocals, complete
with a few trademark "Oows", reminiscent of "Bad"
or "Leave Me Alone".
It's not as explosive as "Billie Jean" or
"Thriller" but has an unforgettable groove. I doubted he still had it in him but he's proved
worthy of his King Of Pop crown.
[Dominic Moran, The
Sun]
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22, 2001: MSG Line-up - Update |
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According
to Planet
Jackson Lil' Kim won't be performing at the
MSG concerts due to other engagements.
The musical conductors of the shows are Michael's long-time
friend Greg Phillinganes and Joey Melotti.
[source: Planet
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21, 2001: Possible 3rd Concert At Madison Square Garden
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According
to Planet
Jackson and others, there is a possibility of a third concert this September at the Madison
Square Garden!
The concert would be held on Sunday, September 9th.
The show still has to be confirmed.
[source: Planet
Jackson etc.] |
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21, 2001: Aaron Carter Added To MSG Show On 10th |
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NEW
YORK - PR
Newswire - [Tuesday, August 21, 2001]:
Teen Superstar Aaron Carter Joins Monday, September
10, 2001 Line-Up at Madison Square Garden For Michael
Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years
Teen superstar Aaron Carter, whose most recent
hits of "I Want Candy" and "Oh Aaron" as well as "Not
Too Young, Not Too Old" [with his brother Nick Carter
of the Backstreet Boys] will join the illustrious line-up
of stars performing at the all-star salute to the 'King
Of Pop', "MICHAEL JACKSON: 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION,
THE SOLO YEARS", for the Monday, September
10, 2001 concert at Madison Square Garden announced
producer David Gest [pronounced guest].
According to Gest, "Michael Jackson is a huge fan
of Aaron's. They are also very close friends. Aaron
Carter will perform his smash hit 'I Want Candy'."
Due to the demand for tickets to this concert,
a limited number of production holds will
be released today through Ticketmaster at [212] 307-7171.
The event will mark Jackson's first live performances
on a mainland stage in eleven years and the first reunion
with his brothers, the Jackson 5 [Jackie, Tito, Jermaine,
Michael and Marlon] and the Jacksons [Jackie, Marlon,
Tito, Michael and Randy] in twenty years.
The two evenings will be filmed as a two-hour primetime
special for the CBS Television Network to air during
the 2001-2002 Season.
In addition to Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5 and the
Jacksons the line-ups are as follows:
Friday, September 7, 2001 [alphabetically]: Marc
Anthony; Bobby Brown; Ray Charles; Deborah Cox; Destiny's
Child; Gloria Estefan; Billy Gilman; James Ingram; Quincy
Jones & The Legends Of Jazz including Al Jarreau, Herbie
Mann, Les McCann, David "Fathead" Newman, Jimmy Smith,
Clark Terry & Cassandra Wilson; Liza Minnelli; Monica;
Mya; *NSync; Jill Scott; Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok"
Ducent & Rayvon; Britney Spears; Tamia; 3T; Usher and
many surprise guests.
Monday, September 10, 2001 [alphabetically]:
Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Aaron Carter; Deborah Cox;
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott; Nelly Furtado; Gloria Gaynor;
Al Jarreau; Gladys Knight; Lil' Romeo; Ricky Martin;
Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; 98 Degrees; Jill Scott;
Usher; Luther Vandross; Dionne Warwick and many surprise
guests.
Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley
III [Vice Chairman, Nasdaq], Jeff Bezos [Founder & CEO,
Amazon.Com], Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono
Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Moonves [President & CEO,
CBS], Liam Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth
Taylor and David Weild [Executive Vice President, Nasdaq].
[source: David Gest, PR
Newswire] |
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21, 2001: Special Michael Jackson Appearance In NYC
On 30th |
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The
following has been taken from MJFC [Monday, August 20, 2001]:
Susan Blond Inc. is notifying fans and fan clubs
about a special appearance Michael Jackson is making
on Thursday August 30, 2001 at 9:30 am in Times
Square in New York City at the corner of
43rd Street and Broadway to ring the NASDAQ bell.
This news is being released first to fans because Susan
Blond Inc., Press Agency knows that Michael would
want his fans to be there. At this event there will
be a Jumbotron Screen showing special Michael Jackson
video clips.
There will also be an opportunity for fans to see
Michael. Located in the heart of New York's Times
Square, NASDAQ's MarketSite Tower soars seven
stories high and is the largest video screen
in the world. CNBC, CNNfn, Bloomberg, CBS Market
Watch, and other financial news media broadcast live
throughout the day from the Market's Broadcast Studio.
MJFC urges all the fans that can to gather in New
York on August 30 to show Michael your love and
support. Michael ALWAYS speaks so highly of his fans.
Let's all show him our love and support at this event!
And do spread the word!
[source: Susan Blond Inc. / MJFC] |
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20, 2001: You Rock My World - Sony's Actions... |
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The
following has been taken from Planet
Jackson [Monday, August 20, 2001]:
Unauthorized Radio Debut On Friday, August 17th, "You
Rock My World" premiered on two radio stations in
New York. An unidentified source leaked the song to
the radios without authorization from Sony Music or Michael Jackson.
Shortly afterwards, copies of the track have been created
and circulated through the internet, ultimately reaching
airplay on radio stations around the world.
Sony Music has now taken action to prevent
radio stations from playing Michael Jackson's new single.
Both radio stations that originally premiered "You Rock
My World" in New York have been ordered to not play
the song anymore. And they have agreed to do so.
The copy of "You Rock My World" that has been played
so far has not been validated by Michael Jackson. It
is of poor quality and does not deliver the high standard
in production that Michael Jackson has always dedicated
himself to.
As a result of this unexpected development, Sony
Music has decided to advance the official radio premiere
of "You Rock My World". The King of Pop's new
single will debut worldwide on August 29th,
on Michael Jackson's birthday.
[source: Planet
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18, 2001: You Rock My World - Radio World Premiere !!! |
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The
following has been taken from MJNI [Friday, August 17, 2001]:
At approximately 6 PM EST [Friday, August 17, 2001], Michael Jackson's new single "You Rock My World"
was WORLD PREMIERED on Jammin 105.1, an R&B
station in New York City. Twenty minutes later,
sister station WKTU 103.5 aired the song in its entirety, including the
dialogue intro between Michael and Rush Hour star Chris
Tucker.
[source: MJNI]
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17, 2001: Jay-Z & Michael Duet Around Christmas... |
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The
following excerpt has been taken from MTV [Friday, August 17, 2001, 7:57 AM EDT]:
Fans will have to wait awhile to hear another
potential Jay-Z hit, his duet with Michael
Jackson.
"I'm 'a hold out - probably put it on the album around
Christmas as an added bonus," Jay said. "It's
a special song."
Jay revealed that getting Jackson to come
out with him at the Hot 97 Summer Jam was easy. "I just asked him," he recalled nonchalantly. "We was talking about doing a song - I did a remix
on his album for 'Rock My World' - so we would talk
on the phone. He was talking about 'Hard Knock Life'
one day, [and] I'm looking at the phone like, 'That's
so bugged out!' [He told me,] 'I mean the rhythm, the
way you was rhyming on there was so in the pocket.'
So I just asked him."
The Blueprint is due in stores September 18th.
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16, 2001: Whitney 'The Voice' Houston Added To 2nd Show... |
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NEW
YORK - PR
Newswire - [Thursday, August 16, 2001]:
Whitney Houston Added to Second Night [Monday, September
10, 2001] At Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration,
The Solo Years
"Whitney Houston will join the illustrious line-up
of stars performing at the all-star salute to the 'King
Of Pop', MICHAEL JACKSON: 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION,
THE SOLO YEARS," announced producer David Gest [pronounced
guest].
Houston has confirmed performances for both
Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday, September
10, 2001 at the all-star tribute in honor of Michael
Jackson at Madison Square Garden.
According to Gest, "Whitney is one of my closest
friends and I am delighted she will share this special
occasion with Michael, who happens to be her favorite
artist. They will perform a duet together."
According to Michael Jackson, "I feel Whitney
is one of the greatest voices in the world. She could
sing the yellow pages and I would buy it. I absolutely
adore her and am her greatest fan."
The event will mark Jackson's first live performances
on a mainland stage in eleven years and the first reunion
with his brothers, the Jackson 5 [Jackie, Tito, Jermaine,
Michael and Marlon] and the Jacksons [Jackie, Marlon,
Tito, Michael and Randy] in twenty years.
The two evenings will be filmed as a two-hour primetime
special for the CBS Television Network to air during
the 2001-2002 Season.
In addition to Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5 and the
Jacksons the line-ups are as follows:
Friday, September 7, 2001 [alphabetically]: Marc
Anthony; Bobby Brown; Ray Charles; Deborah Cox; Destiny's
Child; Gloria Estefan; Billy Gilman; James Ingram; Quincy
Jones & The Legends Of Jazz including Al Jarreau, Herbie
Mann, Les McCann, David "Fathead" Newman, Jimmy Smith,
Clark Terry & Cassandra Wilson; Liza Minnelli; Monica;
Mya; 'N Sync; Jill Scott; Shaggy featuring Ricardo "Rikrok"
Ducent & Rayvon; Britney Spears; Tamia; 3T; Usher and
many surprise guests.
Monday, September 10, 2001 [alphabetically]:
Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Deborah Cox; Missy "Misdemeanor"
Elliott; Nelly Furtado; Gloria Gaynor; Al Jarreau; Gladys
Knight; Lil' Romeo; Ricky Martin; Liza Minnelli; Monica;
Mya; 98 degrees; Jill Scott; Usher; Luther Vandross;
Dionne Warwick and many surprise guests.
Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley
lll [Vice Chairman, Nasdaq], Jeff Bezos [Founder & CEO,
Amazon.Com], Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono
Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Moonves [President & CEO,
CBS], Liam Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth
Taylor and David Weild [Executive Vice President, Nasdaq].
Tickets for both the Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday,
September 10, 2001 performances are sold out.
For further information contact: Susan Blond, Inc. at
[212] 333-7728.
[source: David Gest, PR
Newswire] |
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14, 2001: More Details On MSG Performances... |
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The
following has been taken from MTV [Monday, August 13, 7:22 PM EDT]:
Michael Jackson will perform past hits with new-school
pop stars Britney Spears and 'NSYNC at
his upcoming 30th-anniversary gala.
Jackson and pop princess Spears will duet
on "The Way You Make Me Feel", Jackson's
# 1 single from 1987's Bad, at the first of two shows dubbed "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration,
The Solo Years", the event's publicist said Monday
[August 13]. The new information sheds light on a pair
of concerts whose content has remained obscure to date.
The Jackson 5, performing together for the first
time in 11 years, and 'NSYNC will team up for "Dancing Machine" during the same September
7 show at Madison Square Garden.
Jackson's September 10 "Celebration" will include
other superstar performances. Latin singer Ricky
Martin will perform "Don't Stop 'Til You Get
Enough", Jackson's first post-Jackson 5 solo
track to reach # 1 [in 1979], Martin's spokesperson
said.
On September 10, Missy Elliott and Nelly
Furtado are expected to perform their remix of Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On".
Another Latin heartthrob, Marc Anthony, will
tackle Jackson's 1980 ballad "She's Out of My Life" during the first show, Anthony's spokesperson
said. Although he has been announced for September
10 as well, his spokesperson said Anthony is
still negotiating the later appearance. If he performs
both nights, he may sing his upcoming Rob Thomas-penned
single, "Tragedy".
Lil' Kim, Deborah Cox, Mya and Tamia will collaborate on "Heal the World" during at least one of the shows, according to
a source close to the production. Organizers have advertised Cox and Mya as performing both nights.
Although Jackson friend and seasoned entertainer Liza
Minelli's September 7 selection remains
unannounced, she will sing the 1995 Jackson single "You Are Not Alone" with a 300-member gospel
choir on September 10.
Whitney Houston will sing a ballad, and
teen country star Billy Gilman will cover 1972's "Ben" [Jackson's first # 1 solo single] on the
celebration's first night, according to the event's
publicist.
Lenny Kravitz and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash are slated to perform "Beat It" with
Jackson during one of the shows, according to a
source close to the production.
Several other artists - including Shaggy, Jill
Scott, Monica and Luther Vandross - have yet to decide
what they will perform, according to their respective
publicists.
Diana Ross, who was at one time announced as
a performer, is off the schedule, according to
the celebration's organizers.
Jackson and his brothers convened in Los
Angeles on Friday to rehearse for the shows.
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14, 2001: Michael Jackson To Appear On Jay-Z Album |
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following has been taken from Rolling
Stone [Tuesday, August 14, 10:24 AM EDT]:
The D-12 album isn't the only place you'll find Eminem
this year, as he has just laid down vocals for the upcoming
Jay-Z album, The Blueprint. Eminem contributes
an animated rap on "The Renegade", a song
in which both he and Jay-Z boisterously answer critics
who dog them for being bad influences.
Jay-Z's other guests include Q-Tip, Slick Rick and Biz
Markie, who join him on "Girls, Girls, Girls" - a thematic
update of the Beach Boys "California Girls" and the
Rolling Stones' "Some Girls", in which Jay-Z expresses
his affection for women of all nationalities. Jay-Z
has also recorded a duet with Michael Jackson
for the album, according to Damon Dash, CEO
of Jay-Z's own Rock-A-Fella Records, and the rapper
is also expected to appear on Jackson's upcoming Invincible
album.
The fist single from The Blueprint, "Izzo
[H.O.V.A.]", also features Michael Jackson,
albeit briefly, courtesy of a sample of the Jackson
5's "I Want You Back".
The Blueprint is due in stores September 18th.
[source: Rolling
Stone] |
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11, 2001: Rehearsals For MSG Shows & More |
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following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Last Thursday, Michael Jackson got together with
brothers Randy, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie in
a Los Angeles soundstage to start rehearsing their special reunion performance for the Madison Square Garden concert events.
Next week, Michael Jackson will suspend rehearsals
to begin principal photography on the first short-film to accompany the new single from his forthcoming album.
[source: Planet
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11, 2001: Jermaine To Appear At Michael's Celebration |
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The
following has been taken from Launch [Friday, August 10, 04:57 PM EDT] and Planet
Jackson:
Jermaine Jackson Agrees To Appear At Brother Michael's
Celebration
Following several weeks of trading blows through both
publicists and the media, Jermaine Jackson has
agree to appear at brother Michael's 30th anniversary
concerts on September 7 and 10.
Concert organizer David Gest announced, "Jermaine
was always an integral part of the Jackson 5. I am delighted
he has signed his contract and will be joining his brothers
Michael, Jackie, Marlon, Tito, and Randy for these very
special evenings. Personally, all the brothers and I
have been friends since our early teens and it is very
gratifying that a dream will become reality as we celebrate
these events together. Michael is extremely happy that
all his brothers, the original Jackson 5 and the original
Jacksons, will be involved in these milestone events."
Getting Jermaine on the bill was not easy. On July 20,
Jermaine and brother Randy issued a joint statement
detailing why they had at that point decided not to
appear at Michael's show. The statement read: "We
have not formally signed a contract to participate in
the concerts and dinner celebrations for a number of
reasons. The exorbitant ticket prices being charged
by promoters will prevent some of our most loyal and
true fans from attending."
Next came a July 24 announcement from Marlon that read,
in part: "I am sorry for the confusion my brother
Jermaine has caused by his statement, which he also
attributed to my youngest brother, Randy." Marlon added, "Randy will be a part of these
evenings and the public will see the original Jacksons
reunite."
With Friday's [August 10] announcement that Jermaine
has finally signed on, both the Jackson 5 and Jacksons lineups will be on hand to perform at
the Madison Square Garden shows next month.
[source: Launch, Planet
Jackson] |
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10, 2001: Radio Premiere, Video & Album Title |
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The
following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
"You Rock My World" is now scheduled to hit radio
stations around the world on September 10th.
The accompanying video is planned to premiere on
the same day.
The international commercial release date of
the "You Rock My World" single is slated for October 8th.
Michael Jackson's new album, now slated for a
release on October 29th, might not be titled "Invincible"
after all. The King of Pop is currently considering
a possible new title for his forthcoming album.
Therefore, there is a possibility that the new record
will not be named "Invincible".
[Note: As David Gest announced that Michael will be
performing his new single at the concert/s, this would
now mean that the lucky fans who got tickets for the
7th will be the first who get to hear "You Rock
My World"].
[source: Planet
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10, 2001: www.michaeljackson.com - The Official Site |
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Finally,
with the forthcoming promotion of "Invincible", Michael Jackson will launch his official
website with own domain.
Go to www.michaeljackson.com to check out the King of Pop's official website
- coming soon.
[source: www.michaeljackson.com] |
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08, 2001: "Invincible"
Campaign - New Planning |
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The
following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Sony Music has just set a new schedule for Michael
Jackson's "Invincible" album and related
releases.
The new schedule reads as follows:
- October 8th: commercial international release
date of the "You Rock My World" single.
- October 15th: international release date of
the expanded versions of "Off The Wall",
"Thriller", "Bad" and "Dangerous".
[American release date: October 16th]
- October 29th: international release date of "Invincible". [American release date:
October 30th]
- November 12th: international release date of "HIStory - Greatest Hits Volume 1".
[American release date: November 13th]
The radio premiere of the first single off of
"Invincible" remains to be slated. So does the release of the accompanying video.
[source: Planet
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08, 2001: "Invincible"
Postponed |
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The
following has been taken from Planet
Jackson:
Due to production delays in the filming of two short-films to accompany the first two singles off of "Invincible",
Michael Jackson and Sony Music had to postpone the
release of the new album, the first single, the expanded
versions of "Off The Wall", "Thriller",
"Bad" and "Dangerous", and the "HIStory
Greatest Hits" compilation.
There is currently no new release date set for
"Invincible".
However, the new album is tentatively slated
for late October. The first single is expected
to be released to radios by late August or
early September.
[source: Planet
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