Offer to Michael Jackson
February 28, 2007 | 2:02
pm
In a statement issued to AP, Michael Jackson's spokesperson, Raymone Bain, offered some interesting quotes to offset the idea that Jackson is not bankable in Vegas. The statement noted: "Mr. Jackson did not move to Las Vegas to shop a Vegas show. Mr. Jackson is in Las Vegas because he likes the city and found it a convenient location to record with artists, songwriters and producers who are working with him in the studio." Yet, the sentence is sort of cagey, too: could shopping a show be an additional item Jackson was hoping to do here? A show in Vegas seemed very much an option being actively considered by Team Jackson during Jackson's recent dinner interview with Robin Leach.
But Bain's statement didn't end with denying Jackson was shopping a show. She added: "Mr. Jackson has been presented with numerous proposals---proposals which he has not solicited, but were presented to him, several of which include performing in Las Vegas. Mr. Jackson is currently reviewing and evaluating each proposal." Several unsolicited offers to perform in Vegas? Several? Of course, not one of these "numerous" Las Vegas (or elsewhere)offers was given specific mention. Are we talking headliner gigs at a MGM or a Harrahs resort? Or, maybe she means offers like the one I am making right now:
Dear Michael Jackson,
I recently bought a new home in Las Vegas. I would like to hold a housewarming party for my friends. I would like to hire you to come perform a concert at my party. I will pay you $20. This will cost me a bit more than the $15.47 it takes to purchase the double disc Essential Michael Jackson to play at the party. But I think it is worth it to have you there to do your famous Moon Walk for my guests. Please let me know ASAP. Yrs., Richard
very insulting!
Posted by: Eva Briggs | February 28, 2007 at 04:11 PM
Richard, better make sure you warn your guests to not bring their kids to the party!
And Eva, the only thing that is insulting is anyone thinking a major Vegas venue would extend an offer to Jacko - he's far too unstable to hire for a gig that requires showing up day in and day out - the man had trouble showing up for his own criminal trial!
Posted by: Bo Raxo | February 28, 2007 at 08:43 PM
HAHAHAHAAAA...
That is the funniest blog you have ever put out, Richard.
Not sure what Eva meant by insulting: Either the fact that Jacko's rep actually expects us to believe he is in demand, the Robin Leach article which I tried to read but got nauseous halfway through, or the fact that your rip on Jacko wasn't longer or more funny.
I feel it couldn't have been the latter, becuase that was just right.
Posted by: Big Karl | February 28, 2007 at 08:55 PM
Your blog IS insulting, as Michael is a once-in-a-generation musical genius. Unfortunately, media members always take the tabloid tongue to him, and you obviously are no different. To think he would not be viable as a concert act in Vegas? Wow, you obviously have no idea of how great a performer he is on stage. If you have an open mind, and can temporarily shut down the cynical and sarcastic sections of your mind, I suggest you check out his Dangerous tour DVD that's readily available at stores.
Posted by: Faisal | March 01, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Hey, I'll match your offer and throw in another $20. And I won't even request an invitation.
Posted by: Gump | March 01, 2007 at 01:57 PM
The ex-King of Pop is dead and buried, career-wise. He has squandered his talent, as well as his goodwill with the public, by refusing to work. He is close to broke and won't even admit it. He is beyond redemption and any f'loon (look it up in Google) who believes he can make a comeback needs their head read.
Posted by: f'loon basher | March 01, 2007 at 02:40 PM