Michael Jackson tribute concert headliners announcement delayed

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  • Well, atleast the HOAX is picking back up again. Its been so slow lately! We need this and oh how predictable it is so far. Its hard to believe that still NO announcements for ANY performances yet. The family says 'fit for a KING' and 'the WORLD'S BEST performers'. A little too soon to make such bold statements... Unless MJ is there himself, it won't be the World's BEST!<br /><br /> albino/
  • becbec Posts: 6,387
    The billing is 100%  Barnum style. This is great stuff.<br /><br />Thanks Michael... and thanks Jackson Family for playing along. I'm thrilled!<br /><br /> party/ <br /><br />(you know they did all this directly for us right? this is a gift to hoaxers... and specifically hoaxers on this board.... weeeeee!)
  • Oh you are faster...i have here a link to P.T.Barmun's Humbug :<br />http://www.ptbarnum.org/humbugs.html<br /> lolol/
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
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    <br /> :lol: <br />I just checked this:<br /> [size=10pt]What is located at the company address of Global Live Events LLP in Bristol?[/size]<br />[size=10pt][size=18pt] A bar with the name "Humbug".[/size][/size]<br /><br /> :lol: :lol: :lol: <br />
    <br /><br />Great find Grace!<br /><br />PT Barnum's definition of a humbug, and it's contrast to that of a swindler:<br /><br />
    Two actors appear as stars at two rival theatres. They are equally talented, equally pleasing. One advertises himself simply as a tragedian, under his proper name - the other boasts that he is a prince, and wears decorations presented by all the potentates of the world, including the "King of the Cannibal Islands." He is correctly set down as a "humbug," while this term is never applied to the other actor.
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    Why? Not because he cheats or imposes upon the public, for he does not, but because, as generally understood, "humbug" consists in putting on glittering appearances - outside show - novel expedients, by which to suddenly arrest public attention, and attract the public eye and ear.
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    [size=18pt]An honest man who arrests public attention will be called a "humbug,"[/size]' but he is not a swindler or an impostor. If, however, after attracting crowds of customers by his unique displays, a man foolishly fails to give them a full equivalent for their money, they never patronize him a second time, but they very properly denounce him as a swindler, a cheat, an impostor; they do not, however, call him a "humbug." He fails, not because he advertises his wares in an outre manner, but because, after attracting crowds of patrons, he stupidly and wickedly cheats them. <blockquote></blockquote>P.T. Barnum--"Humbugs of the World"
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    <br /><br />:lol: <br /><br />This is amazing!!! :lol: Michael, you are the greatest HUMBUG of the world!!!   lolol/<br /><br />
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    <br />The billing is 100%  Barnum style. This is great stuff.<br /><br />Thanks Michael... and thanks Jackson Family for playing along. I'm thrilled!<br /><br /> party/ <br /><br />(you know they did all this directly for us right? this is a gift to hoaxers... and specifically hoaxers on this board.... weeeeee!)<br />
    <br /><br /> party/<br /><br />
  • paula-cpaula-c Posts: 7,221
    barnumtop2.jpg party/ errrr :lol:
  • AdiAdi Posts: 1,834
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    <br /> :lol: <br />I just checked this:<br /> [size=10pt]What is located at the company address of Global Live Events LLP in Bristol?[/size]<br />[size=10pt] A bar with the name "Humbug".[/size]<br /><br />[size=10pt][/size] :lol: :lol: :lol:<br />
    <br /><br />Hahaha...<br /><br />http://www.barhumbug.co.uk/<br /><br />How many more Barnum references can they squeeze into one "Tribute" ?  :lol:<br /><br />"For the Fan's...should read "For the hoaxers" in that trailer for the fake Tribute  ;))<br /><br />You are hilarious MJ...thanks for the new tidbits...love 'em.<br /><br /> bounce/<br /><br />
  • MJonmindMJonmind Posts: 7,290
    Love it!  Love MJ! Good find Grace! ;D
  • [size=12pt]Well...somebody has released information on ONE act...[/size]<br /><br />Jackson tribute concert organisers address line-up announcement delay<br />by Julia McWatt, Western Mail<br />Aug 6 2011<br /><br />POP singer Craig David last night was the first to claim he will be appearing at the Michael Forever tribute concert.<br /><br />He is the only act known to be playing the show.<br /><br />A statement on his website said: “Craig is honoured to announce he will be performing alongside some incredible artists at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert.”<br /><br />Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert have sought to explain the delay in announcing the line-up for the show and why fans have been unable to register for tickets.<br /><br />Announcements about the line-up for Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert were meant to be made by organisers Global Live Events on both Wednesday and Thursday.<br /><br />Ticket registration for the show, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on October 8, was meant to open at 8pm on Thursday, but fans were left with a message stating “please standby for further announcements”. Yesterday, a Global Live Events statement said it was mindful of fans’ expectations.<br /><br />Global Live Events’ chairman Chris Hunt said: “We will be announcing an incredible line-up very soon. The registration period was put on hold because we want people to know who they are registering to see.”<br /><br /><br />Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/08/06/jackson-tribute-concert-organisers-address-line-up-announcement-delay-91466-29187390/#ixzz1UFwvEwSZ
  • SouzaSouza Posts: 9,400
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    <br />[size=12pt]Well...somebody has released information on ONE act...[/size]<br /><br />Jackson tribute concert organisers address line-up announcement delay<br />by Julia McWatt, Western Mail<br />Aug 6 2011<br /><br />POP singer Craig David last night was the first to claim he will be appearing at the Michael Forever tribute concert.<br /><br />He is the only act known to be playing the show.<br /><br />A statement on his website said: “Craig is honoured to announce he will be performing alongside some incredible artists at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert.”<br /><br />Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert have sought to explain the delay in announcing the line-up for the show and why fans have been unable to register for tickets.<br /><br />Announcements about the line-up for Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert were meant to be made by organisers Global Live Events on both Wednesday and Thursday.<br /><br />Ticket registration for the show, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on October 8, was meant to open at 8pm on Thursday, but fans were left with a message stating “please standby for further announcements”. Yesterday, a Global Live Events statement said it was mindful of fans’ expectations.<br /><br />Global Live Events’ chairman Chris Hunt said: “We will be announcing an incredible line-up very soon. The registration period was put on hold because we want people to know who they are registering to see.”<br /><br /><br />Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/08/06/jackson-tribute-concert-organisers-address-line-up-announcement-delay-91466-29187390/#ixzz1UFwvEwSZ<br />
    <br /><br />Nothing like that on Craig's website or his Twitter. So more BS. Funny how Craig's big hit back around 2000-2001 was called "7 days".<br /><br />

    "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

  • becbec Posts: 6,387
    Pardon... but I've never heard of this guy.<br /><br />If his one big hit 10 years ago was titled "7 Days" then this is clearly just one more clue.<br /><br />Betcha 5 bucks that next this guy will release a statement saying he was never contacted to perform.
  • SouzaSouza Posts: 9,400
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    <br />Pardon... but I've never heard of this guy.<br /><br />If his one big hit 10 years ago was titled "7 Days" then this is clearly just one more clue.<br /><br />Betcha 5 bucks that next this guy will release a statement saying he was never contacted to perform.<br />
    <br /><br />You haven't? He was pretty popular here 10 years ago. Maybe because he's from the UK, I never followed the US charts. Here's 7 days, which is always the first song that pops into mind when I think of Craig David:<br /><br />

    "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

  • I do know Craig David, especially because of this song featuring Sting: "Rise and Fall"<br /> <br />
    <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FQ9oe3daAA<br /><br />Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,<br />And it seems as though the writings on the wall,<br />Superstar you finally made it,<br />But once your picture becomes tainted,<br />It's what they call,<br />The rise and fall [x2]<br /><br />I always said that I was gonna make it,<br />Now it's plain for everyone to see,<br />But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners,<br />Just casualties,<br />I know that everything is gonna change,<br />Even the friends I knew before may go,<br />But this dream is the life I've been searching for,<br />Started believing that I was the greatest,<br />My life was never gonna be the same,<br />Cause with the money came a different status,<br />That's when things change,<br />Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own,<br />Blinded by all the pretty girls I see,<br />I'm beginning to lose my integrity<br /><br />Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,<br />And it seems as though the writings on the wall,<br />Superstar you finally made it,<br />But once your picture becomes tainted,<br />It's what they call,<br />The rise and fall<br /><br />I never used to be a troublemaker,<br />Now I don't even wanna please the fans,<br />No autographs,<br />No interviews,<br />No pictures,<br />Endless demands,<br />Give into vices that was clearly wrong,<br />The type that seems to make me feel so right,<br />But some things you may find can take over your life,<br />Burnt all my bridges now I've run out of places,<br />And there's nowhere left for me to turn,<br />Been caught in comprimising situations,<br />I should have learnt,<br />From all those times I didn't walk away,<br />When I knew that it was best to go,<br />Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart,<br /><br />Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,<br />And it seems as though the writings on the wall,<br />Superstar you finally made it,<br />But once your picture becomes tainted,<br />It's what they call,<br />The rise and fall<br /><br />Now I know,<br />I made mistakes,<br />Think I don't care,<br />But you don't realise what this means to me,<br />So let me have,<br />Just one more chance,<br />I'm not the man I used to be,<br />Used to beeeeeeeeeee<br /><br />Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,<br />And it seems as though the writings on the wall,<br />Superstar you finally made it,<br />But once your picture becomes tainted,<br />It's what they call,<br />The rise and fall [x4] <br /><br /><br />
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Like Souza wrote, there's nothing on Craig's web-page. I think he would have shared it on his web-page if it was true.<br /><br />
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    <br />I do know Craig David, especially because of this song featuring Sting: "Rise and Fall"<br /> <br />
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    <br /><br />I LOVE this song.  :mrgreen:
  • _Anna__Anna_ Posts: 1,739
    About the Humbug bar thing, I'm not sure about something. <br />So the address of the company Global Live is the same as the Humbug bar in UK, the same street. But can't be many things (bars, libraries, houses, companies, etc.) on the same street? It's unclear to me as here in my country the addresses look different. Maybe it sounds as an idiot question, but I'm really wondering if the fact that Humbug bar appears on the same street, doesn't mean Humbug bar is the ONLY thing on that street. How do we know if it's absolutely the same address as Global Live?
  • becbec Posts: 6,387
    Anna, a street address is unique to each building.
  • _Anna__Anna_ Posts: 1,739
    Yes, I know. Same here and everywhere, so that's what I mean. The number.<br /> <br /> I'm not familiar with UK or US addresses, that's why I prefered to ask. So 89 is the number of the specific building or whatever    <br /><br />89 WHITELADIES ROAD, <br /> BRISTOL<br />BS8 2NT<br />
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    [size=14pt]Michael Jackson tribute concert ticket sales suspended[/size]<br /><br />A tribute concert for Michael Jackson scheduled for fall in Wales appears to be in trouble. Tickets for the show were supposed to go on sale Thursday but have now been suspended.<br /><br />A link on the promoter's website tells fans to "standby for further announcements."<br /><br />Promoters had promised the concert would feature some of the most prominent performers in the world. So far though, no acts have been announced.<br /><br />There are also reports of squabbling among the Jackson family.<br /><br />The show is supposed to take place Oct. 8.<br /><br />http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=8291437<br /><br />Supposed to take place. YEP. :lol:
  • MJonmindMJonmind Posts: 7,290
    I'm thinking that it could be one huge building with one number, yet many floors and companies.<br />Is anyone good with doing google streetview to look at the building?<br /><br />
    chris.hunt@globalliveeventsuk.com<br /><br />UK Headquarters<br />89 Whiteladies Rd • Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NT<br /><br />eric.bute@globalliveeventsus.com<br />jim.rutherford@globalliveeventsus.com<br />____________________________________<br />Bar Humbug<br /> <br />Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants British Nightlife Bars Lounges Pubs, British, Lounges  [Edit] <br /><br />89 Whiteladies Road<br />Bristol BS8 2NT
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    [size=14pt]Michael Jackson tribute turning into a fiasco[/size]<br /><br />Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert is turning into a fiasco with no acts announced, family squabbles, estate representatives announcing they have not given approval, issues with pricing tickets, sales put on hold, and serious concerns by many on the timing of this event considering it occurs during the manslaughter trial that many feel is the only way to get justice in the death of Jackson.<br /><br />The acts signed up for the recently announced Michael Jackson tribute concert have yet to be announced causing the company that is organizing the event to put purchasing on hold.<br /><br />This is the second tribute concert organized by Michael’s family. Now with so many issues again plaguing this event, one must ask…is this one doomed like the last one organized by Jermaine Jackson following Michael’s death, why would such a large scale event not be organized and controlled by his estate with family involvement, and who really considered what many state is a serious misjudgement re: timing.<br /><br />Now this tribute concert was announced and apparently supported by the late pop star’s mother and four siblings. They told the world during a press conference that “an incredible line-up very soon” that will include “some of the greatest names in music.”<br /><br />Now, promoters said performers would be announced soon but with that list of names still not public, registration for the Cardiff, Wales concert is on hold.<br /><br />“The registration period was put on hold because we want people to know who they are registering to see,” Chris Hunt, the head of the British company promoting the concert.<br /><br />The plan had been to announce the acts over a 10-day period following the July 25 news conference in which Jackson brothers Marlon, Tito and Jackie, sister La Toya and family matriarch Katherine Jackson. Now, that plan seems to have fallen apart.<br /><br />Global Live Events told fans Friday the process would get on track.<br /><br />“Between now and October we will be continuing to add names to the line-up so more announcements will follow,” Hunt said. “Fans of Michael’s music will get the concert they’ve been waiting for.”<br /><br />“Some of the greatest names in music are already signed, and more are trying to shuffle other commitments to come on board,” a statement posted Friday on the concert website said.<br /><br />Family Friction<br /><br />During the press conference, Jackson family members told the world the merits of this tribute. La Toya Jackson said it was “something that’s spectacular” while the Jacksons’ mother called it “a show fit for a king.” “If my son were here today, he would feel the same way,” Katherine Jackson said.<br /><br />“I know my brother would be very, very proud to see all the artists that he admired and respected so much coming together for this event,” Tito Jackson said.<br /><br />The world, however, soon found that 2 of the brothers did not agree with this event, its handling or its timing. Jermaine and Randy Jackson, both not at the news conference issued a public statement on Twitter.<br /><br />“We want to make clear that this does not reflect the position of the entire family,” the two brothers said in a joint statement.<br /><br />“While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honors our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael’s death.”<br /><br />Remember, the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is to begin in September and is expected to continue into October.<br /><br />“In light of this, we feel it is inappropriate to be involved with such an ill-timed event and its promoter, Global Live,” Randy and Jermaine Jackson said. Their statement said the idea of the October concert was presented to the entire family in April “as an idea already in its advanced stages.” The decision to go ahead with it “disrespects opinions and wishes expressed in the strongest terms” by some members of the Jackson family, they said.<br /><br />Timing of Event<br /><br />Fans and sites (including ours) have stated that the timing of this event seems inappropriate.<br /><br />Ticket Pricing Issues<br /><br />Jackson fans posted messages on the concert’s Facebook page questioning ticket prices and the process for buying them.<br /><br />The ticketing system requires fans to place bids to a charity having chances improved for good seats depending on the amount bid. Fans noted on the concert site’s Facebook page that not all fans are rich and that such pricing was unfair.<br /><br />Now, we must ask the obvious. What were those involved in this event thinking with timing, ticket sale methods, lack of permission re: MJ image etc. when they organized this event.<br /><br />Michael himself was an absolute perfectionist when organizing any event or concert. He was truly a master at publicity. It has been reported throughout the media MJ himself was extremely and visibly upset with the last concert he participated in with his family. The management handling (under King’s direction), ticket sales, etc. led him to publicly announce he would not be touring with family again.<br /><br />So now with what has been reported as Michael’s frustration having his family promote anything related to him and how this event is being promoted and organized, do you believe that such a tribute should be organized and promoted by maybe those who really know the business such as estate members?<br /><br />Let us know what you think.<br /><br />http://michaeljacksonchitchat.com/michael-jackson-tribute-turning-into-a-fiasco/<br /><br />What we think? This was never going to happen and it is not going to happen.  lolol/
  • MJonmindMJonmind Posts: 7,290
    Now, we must ask the obvious. What were those involved in this event thinking with timing, ticket sale methods, lack of permission re: MJ image etc. when they organized this event.<br /><br />Michael himself was an absolute perfectionist when organizing any event or concert. He was truly a master at publicity. It has been reported throughout the media MJ himself was extremely and visibly upset with the last concert he participated in with his family. The management handling (under King’s direction), ticket sales, etc. led him to publicly announce he would not be touring with family again.<br /><br />So now with what has been reported as Michael’s frustration having his family promote anything related to him and how this event is being promoted and organized, do you believe that such a tribute should be organized and promoted by maybe those who really know the business such as estate members?<br /><br />Let us know what you think.
    <br /><br />The Jackson's must be  :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :lol:  But I'm wondering how can they go along with Michael's seeming plan of totally making them look like idiots? I don't understand. :?
  • _Anna__Anna_ Posts: 1,739
    I went on Google earth and this is the building. But I cannot see  the Humbug bar. I went around and there are many bars but not Humbug. I don't get it. <br />unledkdt.jpg<br /><br />Also, it seems a area of not so rich people. The buildings look like poor, very simple<br /><br /><br /><br />24692404.jpg<br /><br /><br />EDIT:<br />I went on the bar's site and I saw photos. So yes, it's that one with purple.<br />DSC_0005_jpg.jpg<br /><br /><br />EDIT 2: It's Humbug bar, indeed. I held the mouse on it and it appeared.<br /><br /><br />unledkab.png<br /><br />And I noticed that as far as I understand, in the same building, there is a Television Program that is based on music, acting, named Iambic Productions:<br /><br />Iambic Productions Limited is an independent television production company specializing in the fields of music, arts and drama founded by producer Chris Hunt in 1988. The company was a part of production and distribution Group DCD Media since its acquisition by the Group in 2000 until 2008, when Chris Hunt took Iambic back into private ownership<br />Anna Jackson: Recent productions include:<br /><br />The Truth About Boy Bands (2007)<br />ABBA – Thank You For The Music (2006)<br />The One and Only Michael Jackson (2006)<br />Imagine: The Beatles in 'Love' (2006)<br />The People's Chorus (2006)<br />Joan Sutherland – The Reluctant Prima Donna (2006)<br />Stuart Sutcliffe – The Lost Beatle (2005)<br />Elaine Stritch At Liberty (2003 - twice Emmy award winner)<br />ABBA – Perfect Hits (2005)<br />Maria Callas – Living and Dying For the Art of Love (2004)<br /><br />41522445.png<br /><br /><br /><br />
  • paula-cpaula-c Posts: 7,221
    Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert is turning into a fiasco with no acts announced, family squabbles, estate representatives announcing they have not given approval, issues with pricing tickets, sales put on hold, and serious concerns by many on the timing of this event considering it occurs during the manslaughter trial that many feel is the only way to get justice in the death of Jackson.<br /><br />
    <br /><br /><br />emoticones_grandes_3d_gratis_msnanimal_com-95.gif argue/ :lol:
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    <br />Nothing like that on Craig's website or his Twitter. So more BS. Funny how Craig's big hit back around 2000-2001 was called "7 days".<br /><br />
    <br /> <br />LOL...I noticed those things too when I checked it out this morning. There is a mention on the Forum of his website that someone stated they had gotten the statement from his Twitter but I checked it and found nothing as well.  I did think it comical that the 3 videos that came up for Craig David during a normal Google search were...7 Days...Walking Away & Rendezvous
  • GraceGrace Posts: 2,864
    Where are we coming from looking at Global Live Events LLP, now?<br /><br /><br />Domain registration für GLE (Feb 12, 2011):<br /><br />global-live-site.jpg<br /><br /><br /><br />Company details of GLE (incorporated Mar 29, 2011):<br /><br />global-live.jpg<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />CEO Chris Hunt (Conference Speaker 2010 / World Music Expo, Copenhagen / Denmark Oct 27-31, 2010):<br /><br />
    (UK/Austria), International Music and Media Centre (IMZ)<br /> <br /> Eminent filmmaker Chris Hunt has won many awards for his programmes about music from blues to classical, rumbira to p'ansori. He also runs classicaltv.com, the video website featuring on-demand streaming of many forms of music programming. He is President of the IMZ and a board member of the International Emmys.
    <br /><br />ChrisHunt.jpg<br /><br />http://www.womex.com/realwomex/2010/conference-speakers.html<br /><br />
    The World Music Expo, WOMEX, is the world’s number one forum dedicated exclusively to world, roots, folk, ethnic, traditional, local and diaspora music of all kinds.<br />WOMEX hosts a trade fair, a full conference & showcase festival, and the IMZ World Music Film Screenings.<br /><br />The 16th edition of WOMEX in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2010 saw over 2,440 delegates from more than 90 countries, 650 exhibitors, a full Conference programme including Film Screenings and a Showcase Festival presenting 59 acts on 6 stages.
    <br />http://www.imz.at/index.php?id=365<br /><br /><br /><br />Outlook into 2011 WOMEX:<br />
    IMZ World Music Films Screenings at WOMEX<br /><br />The first film market for world music<br />26 – 30 October 2011, Copenahgen For the third and last time in Copenhagen save the date, come to Denmark, and enjoy the many fascinating facets world music suggests, professes, offers, and claims!<br /><br />The screenings at the first film market for world music aim at connecting the film and TV markets for world music. The programmes for this year's IMZ World Music Film Screenings at WOMEX, will be selected out of 35 exciting applications!
      <br /> [li]If you are a producer, organise a festival, have a DVD label or you are just interested in world music documentaries and videos, the IMZ World Music Film Screenings is the playground for worldwide discoveries[/li]<br /> [li]It is also your place to get in contact with film-makers and artists presenting their newest material to TV/film programmers[/li]<br /> [li]It is your meeting point if you want to produce, buy or sell any visual material or plan new visual projects[/li]<br />
    <br />http://www.imz.at/index.php?id=365<br />www.worldmusicfilms.com<br /><br /><br /><br />Chris Hunt is president of The International Music and Media Centre (Vienna / Austria):<br />http://www.imz.at/<br /><br /><br />Some movies with Chris Hunt:<br />http://www.paulwheelerbsc.com/CV.html<br /><br /><br />Chris Hunt is member of the board of The International Emmy Awards<br />http://www.iemmys.tv/news_item.aspx?id=113<br /><br /><br />CEO of Emmy Awards (Academy of Television Arts & Sciences)<br />is Mr. John Shaffner.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Television_Arts_%26_Sciences<br /><br /><br />Mr. Shaffner is Production Designer for "Two and a Half Men" i.e.<br />http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0787343/<br /><br /><br />Connection from Emmy Awards to ...<br /><br />
    Rupert Murdoch gives Simon Cowell an International Emmy American Idol producer receives founders award while other UK winners include Bob Hoskins, Helena Bonham Carter and BBC<br />  
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    guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 23 November 2010 12.32 GMT  [/li]<br />38th-International-Emmy-A-007.jpg<br /><br />Screen idols ... Simon Cowell and Rupert Murdoch. Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA <br /><br />Rupert Murdoch presented Simon Cowell with an International Emmy founders award at a ceremony in New York last night.<br />The other UK winners at the 38th annual International Emmys were Bob Hoskins, Helena Bonham Carter and the BBC, which took home five awards.<br />Cowell's award was in recognition of his role as a judge and producer on three of the highest-rating shows in the US and UK – American Idol, The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.<br />American Idol is broadcast by Fox, the US network owned by News Corporation. Murdoch is the company's chairman and chief executive.<br />Hoskins was named best actor for his role in The Street, while Bonham Carter picked up the best actress award for Enid, both broadcast by the BBC.<br />Jimmy McGovern's BBC1 show The Street is made by ITV Studios, while the Enid Blyton biopic was produced by Carnival Film & Television.<br />The Street was also named best drama series. Another BBC1 drama, Small Island – made by Ruby Television – won best TV movie/miniseries.<br />BBC children's show Shaun the Sheep, produced by Aardman Animations, took home the children and young people award.<br />The International Emmys were hosted by Jason Priestley at the New York Hilton.
    <br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/nov/23/murdoch-awards-cowell-international-emmy<br /><br /><br /><br />The link from American Idol to Michael:<br /><br />
    Michael Jackson Talks About His New Life in Vegas and His Comeback  <br /><br />Posted Feb 5th 2007 7:06PM by Robin Leach<br />Filed under: Shows, Celebrity, Luxe Life <br /><br />Michael Jackson's long-awaited return to 'King of Pop' status has begun and it's being masterminded by the mysterious, secretive British entertainment tycoon who is behind the phenomenal success of Simon Cowell's ratings juggernaut 'American Idol' and David Beckham's $250-mega-million deal that is bringing the soccer king to the United States.<br />I can exclusively reveal that megastar producer-manager, [color=rgb(255, 0, 0)]Simon Fuller, [/color]has held [color=rgb(255, 0, 0)]top-secret strategy planning meetings in Vegas with Michael [/color]and Emmy award-winning director-choreographer, Kenny Ortega, who has created two of Michael's previous smash, sell-out world tours.
    <br />http://ffz.leonardo.it/lofi/Michael-parla-della-sua-vita-e-del-ritorno/D677355.html<br /><br /><br />Kenny Ortega, Michael and Simon Fuller:<br />9fyv43.jpg<br /><br />http://www.michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=253&t=13093<br />
  • DancerDancer Posts: 1,225
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    <br />[size=12pt]Well...somebody has released information on ONE act...[/size]<br /><br />Jackson tribute concert organisers address line-up announcement delay<br />by Julia McWatt, Western Mail<br />Aug 6 2011<br /><br />POP singer Craig David last night was the first to claim he will be appearing at the Michael Forever tribute concert.<br /><br />He is the only act known to be playing the show.<br /><br />A statement on his website said: “Craig is honoured to announce he will be performing alongside some incredible artists at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert.”<br /><br />Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert have sought to explain the delay in announcing the line-up for the show and why fans have been unable to register for tickets.<br /><br />Announcements about the line-up for Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert were meant to be made by organisers Global Live Events on both Wednesday and Thursday.<br /><br />Ticket registration for the show, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on October 8, was meant to open at 8pm on Thursday, but fans were left with a message stating “please standby for further announcements”. Yesterday, a Global Live Events statement said it was mindful of fans’ expectations.<br /><br />Global Live Events’ chairman Chris Hunt said: “We will be announcing an incredible line-up very soon. The registration period was put on hold because we want people to know who they are registering to see.”<br /><br /><br />Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/08/06/jackson-tribute-concert-organisers-address-line-up-announcement-delay-91466-29187390/#ixzz1UFwvEwSZ<br />
    <br /><br />Nothing like that on Craig's website or his Twitter. So more BS. Funny how Craig's big hit back around 2000-2001 was called "7 days".<br /><br /><br />
    No, it was indeed on his twitter, I saved them and posted his tweets on a german forum yesterday:<br /><br />CraigDavid Craig David<br /> Its taking place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on October 8th and I cannot wait to honour the greatest artist of all time!<br /> vor 2 Stunden<br /> »<br /> Craig David<br /> CraigDavid Craig David<br /> Buy tickets at www.michaelforevertribute.com !!!<br /> vor 2 Stunden<br /> »<br /> Craig David<br /> CraigDavid Craig David<br /> I am honoured to announce I will be performing alongside some of the world's greatest artists at the MIchael Jackson Tribute Concert....!!<br /> vor 2 Stunden<br /><br /><br />You could also read it in other forums like mjjcommunity and others. The tweets were there. Obviously he deleted them in the meantime.
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