What IS Really Going On with the Michael Jackson Tribute in Vienna ? Apparently People have Tickets to the Non Existent Event – Hmmmmmm ? so what is reallllly going on Jermaine ?

This is our Music Monday Submission – Michael Jackson Black or White Full Length

Apparently some of the people rumored to be performing are now Confirming that They Won’t Be Performing. Voila!  another strange update in this ever changing Magical Jackson Family drama.

If they have these people on lock, why are they saying publicly No ?
It seems very strange that these types of stars would take the time to stomp on a rumor, unless they felt some shade developing. Voila!

Jermaine is apparently suffering from the effects of too much
free floating silicone too close to the brain and mouth. he really
needs some serious facial repair. lets hope he makes enough to
buy his old face back (mwahhhhhh !!!!) I doubt there is anything
that can be done about that hair tho.. maybe he can be on Tyra.
She has a Hair Thang going on now, and she has said many times that She is a Jackson Fan. Somebody betta get him booked, before Wendy Williams Does.

We know Wendy will not be as kind as Tyra, but no doubt she will get to the bottom of the whole drama, quick fast and in a hurry.  (see Jermaine’s recent face above) knowing Ms. Wendy she may have her folks hook him up because She Can Sure Use It. especially that hair, it’s wrong in all kinda ways.

This seems to be a Very Magical Situation,

Read More from BBC

Jackson tribute concert postponed

If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them Jermaine Jackson Jermaine’s letter to fans The tribute concert for Michael Jackson set to take place in Vienna this month has been rescheduled for London in June 2010. Jackson’s brother Jermaine said that too many top artists had been unable to perform at the event. “Numerous stars were just not able to change their schedules to make a live appearance at the Vienna event possible,” said Jackson. The event had been due to take place on 26 September at the Schoenbrunn castle. Earlier, representatives for Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole said none of the three would sing at the concert, as previously announced. “Many artists and performers who I have spoken to personally told me that it would be a great honour to be part of this memorial concert for my late brother,” Jermaine Jackson said. New venue There had been doubts over Mary J Blige and Chris Brown singing in Vienna “However, due to the short time-frame it was not possible for many of them to change their schedule so that they could be on stage in Vienna on 26 September, therefore we decided, after careful consideration, to change the date of the tribute concert to June 2010 – just a few weeks before the first anniversary of his untimely death. “Now we have eight months to put this monumental show together and not just eight weeks.” The organisers, World Tribute Productions, said all ticket holders for the Vienna concert would receive a refund. Spokeswoman Nina Elland told the BBC that discussions on the London venue were under way. “We need time to confirm the location. We are definitely moving to London and Wembley Stadium is our favourite location.” ‘Bizarre’ reports Michael Jackson performed at the original Wembley Stadium 15 times. Another reason for relocating the show was the “bizarre” press reports in Austria about the event, the Austrian promoters said. Jermaine Jackson said he could not understand why the acts he had lined up for Vienna were being ridiculed. “When artists who have won eight Grammy Awards and sold millions of records around the world and are able to sell out large stadiums are then called ‘B-list artists’, are made fun of and generally disrespected, is something I just cannot understand. “If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them.” Speaking at a news conference earlier this week, Jackson told reporters that up to 25 performers had been lined up to sing in Vienna. Organisers had said they were expecting 65,000 fans at the Vienna show – paying up to 512 euros (£448) to attend.

Doubts over Jackson gig line-up

Mary J Blige and Chris Brown will not be performing Plans for a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna have been dealt a blow after previously announced stars say they will not be performing. Representatives for Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole said none of the three would be at the event on 26 September at Schoenbrunn castle. However organisers have played down the lack of confirmed performers. “The star is Michael Jackson – it’s not about name dropping and who else will be there,” producer Georg Kindel said. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, Jackson’s brother Jermaine – who is also organising the tribute concert – told reporters that up to 25 performers had been lined up to sing. But Karynne Tencer, a spokeswoman for Blige, said although the singer wanted to perform, “she had a previous commitment in Milan” at a Gucci fashion show. ‘Confusion’ Brown, who is on five years’ probation for assaulting his former girlfriend, Rihanna, would need a judge’s permission for any international travel, a Los Angeles court spokeswoman said. No motion to do so has yet been filed. I’m sure the show is going to be fantastic and I’m looking forward to seeing you there Katherine Jackson A spokeswoman for Cole said the 59-year-old could not be there because she will be attending an event in Tennessee for the Dalai Lama and can not make it to Vienna in time. Maureen O’Connor said concert organisers had contacted Cole, “but she was never committed to do it”. It leaves only a few performers still confirmed to sing at the show, including Sister Sledge, Akon and German boy band US5. A list of confirmed acts is due to be announced in Vienna next week, after Jermaine Jackson has personally confirmed who will attend. “It seems that there is a lot of confusion regarding the confirmed talent for the tribute – we are rechecking and confirming each artist personally,” Kindel said. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, pledged her support for the concert in a video message on the event’s official website to quash rumours of a family feud over the event. “I’m sure the show is going to be fantastic and I’m looking forward to seeing you there,” she said. Organisers said they were expecting 65,000 fans – who have paid up to 512 euro (£448) – to attend. Jackson passed away in June after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Have you ever seen someone who should only open their mouth to say yes or no.. Really Doh

SOHH Exclusive: Young Jeezy On Obama Presidency, “It’s Gonna Take Him A Couple Of Years To Get It Right”

Written by Cyrus Langhonre

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 Z

Gaining a stellar buzz from his pro-Barack Obama single “My President Is Black,” Young Jeezy spoke with SOHH about his realistic interpretation of what the upcoming new administration will mean for Americans.

Talking with SOHH’s Gyant on the set of his video shoot, Jeezy brought local residents out to fill the streets to support his new political record.

“We here, we putting on for our city,” Jeezy told Gyant. “Barack Obama, baby. The Recession, you know what it is.”

Admitting the actuality of having our first African American president was difficult to realize in the beginning, Jeezy is ready to support Barack through good and bad times.

“Man, it was hard to sleep on at first ’cause you always think about the negative things but at the end of the day, man, they said we couldn’t and yes we did,” Jeezy explained. “We got it done. And that’s all that matters. And when my man get inaugrated, get into office, it’s gonna take him a couple of years to get it right, but we gonna bare with him.

While celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce have confirmed their attendance at Barack’s inauguration in January, the rap star also promised he would make the trip to Washington, DC.

“We gonna walk with him” Jeezy revealed. “I’m gonna be there baby, I’m there. It’s gonna be like a press concert, I’m in there, you know what I mean?

Wowwww… this surely hasn’t been on national news IN the US; wonder why..

Army deserter seeks asylum in Germany over Iraq

Reuters – U.S. Army specialist Andre Shepherd waits for the start of a news conference in Frankfurt, November 27,

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A U.S. soldier who deserted his unit to avoid returning to Iraq has applied for asylum in Germany, saying the Iraq war was illegal and that he could not support the “heinous acts” taking place.

Andre Shepherd, 31, who served in Iraq between September 2004 and February 2005 as an Apache helicopter mechanic in the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, has been living in Germany since deserting last year.

“When I read and heard about people being ripped to shreds from machine guns or being blown to bits by the Hellfire missiles I began to feel ashamed about what I was doing,” Shepherd told a Frankfurt news conference Thursday.

“I could not in good conscience continue to serve.”

Shepherd, originally from Cleveland, Ohio and ranked as an army specialist, applied for asylum in Germany Wednesday, said Tim Huber from the Military Counseling Network, a non-military group which is assisting him.

According to U.S. law, soldiers who desert during a time of war can face the death penalty.

The soldier said he was particularly hopeful he would be granted asylum in Germany, a staunch opponent of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, due to the legacy of the post-war trials of Nazi officials, notably in Nuremberg in 1945-1949.

“Here in Germany it was established that everyone, even a soldier, must take responsibility for his or her actions, no matter how many superiors are giving orders,” he said.

Shepherd, who enlisted in January 2004, is only the second U.S. soldier to have applied to Germany for asylum “in a similar situation,” said Claudia Moebus from the government’s department for migration. The earlier application was later withdrawn.

The specialist was posted to Germany in 2005 where he undertook desk jobs, but he gradually began questioning the justification for the Iraq war and began worrying he would be sent back to serve there, said Huber.

“That’s when he went AWOL,” he added.

Earlier this year, Jeremy Hinzman, an American who applied for refugee status in Canada after deserting the U.S. Army when he received orders to go to Iraq, said he would appeal a deportation order returning him to the United States.

Another U.S. deserter, Robin Long, was deported from Canada in July and sent to jail in Colorado.

(Writing by Josie Cox; Editing by Sophie Hares)

Mannn the economy is really showing the raggedy side of things. Who would adopt Mikaeel’s Giraffes’s and not have a few miles for them to run around on; as they did when they were at Neverland ? For Shame…

PETA SEEKS MIJAC’S HELP WITH FORMER GIRAFFES:

Animal rights group says animals are being mistreated at their new home.

*TMZ.com is reporting that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is upset over the current treatment of giraffes that were once owned by Michael Jackson, and have sought the entertainer’s help in trying to make things right.

During the downward spiral of Neverland Ranch a year ago, a large portion of Jackson’s pets – including four giraffes – were sold to an Arizona couple that wanted to start an animal sanctuary.

PETA claims the giraffes are stuck in cages barely as wide as the animals are tall, reports TMZ. They wrote the King of Pop a letter asking him to help pressure the owners into doing something more humane.

The couple that owns the animals says the giraffes have been moved to their new 150 x 150 ft. digs — and the animals will have an even bigger space to roam when their 185 acre sanctuary is up and running.

and on a different side of his head – his money ish is DEEEEpppp sohh had this lil tid bit,

Michael Jackson’s finances have been under the media microscope this week thanks largely to the lawsuit levied by a Bahraini Sheik he has recently settled. On Monday (November 24)  UK’s Daily Mail published an in-depth look at Mike’s money troubles that drew gossip guru Perez Hilton to dub MJ as a “millionaire living like a billionaire”. Just a few of Jacko’s ultra-expensive habits are listed below:

- Visits to a “brain guru” for $300,000, ice cream, $400 of Body Shop lotions, toys and a Ferrari, all paid for by the Sheik.

- $135,000 on bills

- $2.2 million on legal fees

- Staff salaries at $4 million a year

- $1.2 million yearly to children Paris‘ and Prince’s biological mother Debbie Rowe

- Living expenses and care for the children’s nanny, Grace Rwaramba, whom they call mom, who suffers from lupus

- $61,000 for cream to treat his “vitiligo” (skin condition)

- $25 million to the family of the boy who accused him of molestation

- $3 million a year to maintain Neverland and its staff…which he no longer possesses the deeds to

- During his trial in Santa Barbara in 2005, it was said that Jackson was spending about $30 million more than he was making

Rebel Talking… Michael needs to suck it up and either finish that album he’s been working on the last three years or make nice with Jermaine and the rest of his brothers and go on tour before he’s too old and frail to moonwalk anymore.

and speaking of cages that are too small, Remy Ma wants out, Suuurreee.

News: Remy Ma Wants Out Of Jail, Lawyer Files Appeal

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:53:46 Z

An attorney for incarcerated New York rapper Remy Ma has filed an appeal requesting to have her eight year prison sentence dropped.

(Ed Note – That is the most unbelievable line in this whole story, Dropped, and she point blank shot this woman who lived and testified. co’mon Remy)

According to TMZ, Remy’s lawyer pointed out various flaws in her recent summer trial when she was charged and placed behind bars for the shooting of acquaintance, Makeda Barnes-Joseph.

“THE TRIAL COURT’S ORDER FORBIDDING DEFENSE COUNSEL FROM ARGUING DURING SUMMATION THAT MAKEDA JOSEPH WAS SHOT DURING A STRUGGLE FOR THE GUN DENIED MS. SMITH A FAIR TRIAL,” a document reads. “MS. SMITH WAS UNFAIRLY PREJUDICED BY THE INCLUSION IN THE INDICTMENT OF THE COUNTS REGARDING THE VIOLENT GANG ASSAULT AT THE PLAYER’S CLUB, AS TO WHICH THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF HER COMPLICITY, BUT WHICH LIKELY COLORED THE JURY’S CONSIDERATION OF THE REMAINING COUNTS.”

In addition to claims of bias during the case, her attorney would like her possession of a weapon charge dropped.

“THE GUN POSSESSION CHARGE MUST BE DISMISSED BECAUSE PENAL LAW 265.03 UNQUALIFIEDLY BANS THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS OUTSIDE THE HOME,” it reads. “OR PLACE OF BUSINESS AND IS THEREFORE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.”

As previously reported by SOHH, the former Terror Squad member turned herself in to New York police in July 2007 for the shooting of Joseph outside a nightclub. Remy was later sentenced to an eight year bid last May and is currently beind held at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women in Bedford Hills.

and on an even crazier thug tangent, bigsweetie is sayin one time ganked him for his icing.. whhooooo you say it was Phat Bwoy ??

Suge Knight Cries Foul, Blames Cops For Missing Bling

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:46:48 Z

Just over a week after filing a lawsuit against rap star Kanye West over a missing diamond stud earring, Suge Knight is now blaming California authorities for another case of stolen jewelry.

According TMZ, the former record label mogul has pointed the finger at Barstow police in his U.S. Bankruptcy case. Suge claims – in a an incient that hapened three years ago – while being transferred from police headquarters to West Valley Detention Center to the California Institution for Men, his earring was stolen

As previously reported by SOHH, the former Death Row Records owner recently sued Kanye for over $135,00 stemming from a gun shot wound and robbery attained at the producer’s pre-MTV Video Music Awards party, also back in ‘05.

In related news, Suge also recently made headlines after being charged with three felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a physical confrontation with his girlfriend last summer.

Aretha & Diddy Could hook YOU up;

*How about this? Lady Soul and Diddy are hooking up! No, not that way, but to launch a new “American Idol” style show.

That’s right, according to WENN, Aretha Franklin and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are combining forces to find talented R&B and hip-hop stars. But, unlike “AI,” the winner of their new venture will be decided by them – not the public. “The country will not vote. It will just be me and Diddy voting for who the next star will be,” says Franklin. Look for the show sometime in 2009.

That’s Mondays Mess, now go start something

Things people do to get out of a lawsuit. I think this is a little bit too far, even for ‘action jackson’. What do you think ?

Michael Jackson converts to Islam: report

DUBAI (AlArabiya.net)

Troubled U.S. star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and changed his name to Mikaeel, press reports said Friday.

A conversion ceremony was held at a Los Angeles mansion where Jackson was seen wearing ‘Islamic garb’ and declaring his new faith, British tabloid The Sun quoted an unnamed source as saying.

Jackson reportedly took the shahada—the Islamic declaration of belief—and became a Muslim, just days before he was due in a London court where he is being sued by a Bahraini prince.

The paper reported that British singer Yousef Islam—previously known as Cat Stevens before he famously became a Muslim—was also at the ceremony held at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro, 51, who composed music on Jackson’s Thriller album.

Jackson’s new name is reportedly Mikaeel after he rejected the name Mustafa, the paper said, adding the decision to convert came about as Jackson was recording a new album.

The former ‘King of Pop’—who has been accused and acquitted of child molestation—is back in court after Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Khalifa, the second son of the king of Bahrain, accused Jackson of owing him $7 million and said the star breached an agreement to record a new album.

Call him Mikaeel? Michael Jackson reportedly converts to Islam

BY LEAH CHERNIKOFF
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Friday, November 21st 2008, 12:26 PM

Jackson/Reuters

Call him Mikaeel? Pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly converted to Islam.

Michael Jackson has reportedly converted to Islam and changed his name to Mikaeel after one of Allah’s angels.

Jackson, 50, who was raised a Jehovah’s Witness, was encouraged to convert by his friends Canadian songwriter David Wharnsby and producer Phillilp Bubal.

His brother Jermaine Friday, who is Muslim, has also spoken out about Jackson’s interest in the religion.

RELATED STORY: JACKSON TO TESTIFY IN BAHRAIN SUIT

The king of pop pledged allegiance to the Koran in a Shahada ceremony (the Muslim declaration of belief) presided over by an Imam in the Los Angeles home of musician Steve Porcaro, the UK’s The Sun is reporting.

“[Wharnsby and Bubal] began talking to [Jackson] about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea,” a source told the Sun. Cat Stevens, who famously converted to Islam and now goes by Yousef Islam, was on hand to celebrate Jacko’s conversion.

Jackson is currently facing a $7 million lawsuit brought by Bahraini Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is demanding repayment of advances.

Jermaine Jackson About Islam, Being Muslim and Michael Jackson

Jermaine Jackson, is now called Muhammad Abdul Aziz. He talks About Finding Peace and contentment through Islam.

He talks about his feelings for being a Muslim and also expresses his desire for his younger brother Michael Jackson to also become Muslim. Infact, he states in the video that he has given many Islamic books to his brother and that Michael is contemplating becoming a Muslim, inshaAllah. Jermaine also talks about his love for Muslims and his desire to live in Muslim countries. He has found great peace and calm through his Islamic beliefs and love of Allah.He was born December 11, 1954,he is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, bass guitarist, former member of The Jackson 5 and brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. And Most importantly, he is a Muslim.

Jermaine talks about his love of other cultures and people, his reasons for leaving Christianity and becoming Muslim. His devotion to Allah, the great benefits that he gets from praying five times and also from doing optional fasting during the week. He explains how he feels at ease and peace by his Islamic beliefs and his rememberance of Allah.

Jermaine (Muhammad) Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Brother

Michael Jackson going Muslim and Building a Mosque?

(watchtower information)

According to a report on the Jewish website ynet.com, quoting the Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama, Michael Jackson is moving from Jehovah’s Witness to Muslim:

“The singer said he decided to convert to Islam because he is convinced it is the closest religion to his personal beliefs.

Jackson also noted he intends to soon move all his assets and his studio from the U.S. to Bahrain, and expressed his hope to be rid of various legal troubles and enjoy the kind of freedom he says he does not have in America.

Notably, if the reports are correct Jackson would not be the first member of his family to make the move to Islam. His brother, Jermaine, who moved to the Gulf nation of Dubai, is also a convert.

According to the sources, Jermaine was the one to provide his famous brother with books about Islam and encouraged him to convert. The report says the pop star read the books and even added his comments on some pages.

Jackson was the center of recent controversy after it was reported that he referred to Jews as “leeches” in a phone message to a former business partner.

Referring to Jews, Jackson was heard saying that “they’re like leeches…I’m so tired of it…They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything. End up penniless. It is a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose.””

His Jewish attorney, Brian Oxman, denied on eurweb.com that Michael Jackson is anti-Semitic :

“”I have been with the Jackson family for 15 years, and I’m Jewish. I have never once seen anything anti-Semitic from him or from his family.” …Oxman doesn’t deny that it’s probably Jackson’s voice on the tapes, but insists that he has never experienced any anti-Semitism from the singer or any other member of the Jackson family.

Jackson’s rep Raymone Bain is also denying that Jackson is anti-Semitic. In a press release e-mailed Wednesday, she wrote:

“Michael Jackson does not have a racist bone in his body. Never would he say anything, or do anything, that would be offensive to any ethnic group, or hurtful to any ethnic group. It is not in his character, or his being. He has spent his entire life reaching out to people throughout the world by spreading love through his music, and his philanthropic efforts. It is unfortunate that these tapes are being disseminated throughout the airways without any due diligence with regards to the authenticity.”

An Iranian website reports that Michael Jackson, who recently settled down in Bahrain has donated a huge amount of money for building a state-of-the-art mosque near his luxury palace in the Bahraini capital:

“The proposed mosque would be designated for learning the principles and teachings of Islam, as well as teaching of English language, for which high-standard teachers would be brought from United States under his personal supervision, the spokesman said.

Jackson did so as a token of appreciation to the Bahraini people, who welcomed him and treated him as if he was one of the citizens of their country.”

Sources close to Michael Jackson denied the rumours that he was planning to donate money for the building of this mosque according the Bahrain based Gulf Daily News. In the past Michael Jackson donated huge amounts of money for building Watchtower Properties.

Sources: Ynetnews
Gulf Daily News
Iranian Quran News Agency
Eurweb.com