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Michael Jackson Is Coming To The UK On Tour!!
I need to go just been announced The King Of Pop is coming to London to Tour…MJ will be announcing the dates at the 02 this Thursday!!!Why did Michael have to go get all Weird on US Again?
Michael Jackson is demanding a choir consisting of 5 to 13 year old children (exactly equal numbers of black, white, mixed-race and Asian) to accompany him during his comeback performances in London.Madona to honor Michael Jackson
The “Queen of Pop” will pay tribute to her “King”, Michael Jackson during her Sticky & Sweet tour in London when it resumes tonight.Exclusive photos of a dress rehearsal for the show is (posted on Madonna’s Web site), a man dressed like the late King of Pop is pictured busting dance moves while the Material Mom and an entourage watch on, looking impressed.
Madonna’s rep tells the Associated Press that she’ll perform a special song and dance number in memory of Michael during the concert.
The concert takes place at London’s O2 arena, where Michael was slated to stage his 50-date tour.
Michael Jacson’s drug addiction – IS JANET FOLLOWING IN HER BROTHERS FOOT STEPS?
One of the doctors who has treated Michael Jackson, Dr. Allan Metzger, went on tour with Jackson and even videotaped Jackson’s wedding to Debbie Rowe, mother of two of his alleged children. He has already been reprimanded once by the Medical Board of California for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Janet Jackson, Michael’s sister.Dr. Allan Metzger received a public letter of reprimand from the Medical Board in September, 2000. The letter states, “You engaged in fraudulent medical practice based on prescriptions written for an international entertainer, using a false/fictitious name.” Dr. Metzger reported that the entertainer that he wrote the false/fictitious prescriptions for was Janet Jackson.
Michael Jackson reportedly had Lupus and Dr. Metzger is a lupus specialist. Dr. Metzger also traveled with Michael during the History Tour in 1996.
Dr. Metzger reported that in the late 90s, he wrote prescriptions for Janet Jackson using the name of her private chef, Ricardo Macchi. Dr. Metzger stated that the prescriptions were for diuretics. He also wrote a prescription for a hepatitis B injection. He states that he wrote it because Janet was going on tour and wanted to guard against the disease. Again, the name on the prescription was Ricardo Macchi, even though it was for Janet. Dr. Metzger reportedly said, “I had done this for Janet for her anonymity.”
My question is, neither of these drugs were embarrassing to receive and one was actually for preventative measures. Good thinking, right? So why would they have needed to been written for her anonymity? Not only is it illegal and morally wrong to write a prescription using someone else’s name, it is also illegal to release medical information to others without written consent; according to HIPPA regulations.
Macchi sued Dr. Metzger but the Dr. says the suit was dropped and no money was paid out.
As for Michael, Dr. Metzger says, “I have not treated Michael Jackson for many years.” Metzger says he has talked to Jackson on the phone over the years, even giving him medical advice. As for whether Dr. Metzger prescribed medications for Michael, he wouldn’t say: “I am not at liberty to discuss Michael’s medical care.” From what I understand, once a patient, in this case Michael Jackson, dies, the restrictions against discussing their medical care is dissolved.
He was asked if he ever prescribed medications to Michael using an alias. His response: “I have not treated him for ages.” Metzger said he last spoke with Michael in April. The doctor says he talked to Jackson about the tour, his children, nutrition and hydration.
These were “yes” or “no” questions. So basically he refused to answer them. To me, refusal to answer = guilty.
Dr. Metzger added, “I have nothing to do with this tragedy with Michael. I have not prescribed any medication in relation to what happened to him.”
The bigger question at this point I think, is Janet traveling down the same path as her brother Michael? I am actually a bigger fan of Janet than I am of Michael, although I love them both. I just hope that she gets help before her life ends as his did.
Michael Jackson’s – Casket
Finally some interesting news about Michael Jackson, other than what kind of drugs he was taking… The media has been bombarding everyone with minute by minute updates on his funeral plans. The family is talking. The family is still talking. They are making plans. They are about to make a decision… I personally have found all of the blow by blow action very irritating. We now all know, finally, that Michael’s service will be held at the Staples Center complex in downtown Los Angeles.Now here is the scoop. Michael’s casket… It’s no pine box. Its a $25,000, solid bronze, 14-karat gold plated, custom casket.
The casket — ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company — is called a Promethean and will feature a flame blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.
This is the same casket used to bury James Brown… and is extremely rare
Thursday, July 2, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON REHEARSAL TAPE HITTING THE NET
CNN has just released some of the much talked about MICHAEL JACKSON rehearsal tape. Shot about 48 hours before his death, JACKSON is looking in pretty fine form.Remembering Michael Jackson Edition
Remembering Michael Jackson… Its been a terrible couple of weeks in the news: The deadliest crash in Metro history, Iran in chaos, the Honduras coup not to mention, Ed, Farrah, and even the Oxy Clean guy passing on to the other side.
But out out of all of these tragedies, the death of Michael was the most devastating to me personally. Micheal Jackson’s passing last Thursday took everybody by surprise, but it also gave us a chance to look back and reflect at the wonderful music that he has blessed us with in his 40 years of music. Over the past week, we took a look back at the songs that we will most remember Michael by:
- Gone Too Soon - This song, sang in remembrance of Ryan White, is so appropriate right now. Even though MJ was 50 years old, it seems like he was on the cusp of a resurgence, with 50 concert dates scheduled, and rumors that he was back in the studio on the horizon. Who knows what the future would hold?
- Stranger In Moscow - Written in what had to be Mike’s most lonely period, where he was facing pain after his child molestation allegations and the withering of his legacy, Stranger In Moscow might be one of his most powerful songs ever.
- Remember The Time - For something more upbeat, check out envy’s tribute to this track. Remember the time? Nah, remember the video?
Michael Jackson…the Philanthropist?
What I learned about philanthropy from the King of PopI’m not going to lie to you. I grew up during the 80’s and 90’s. At the time when Michael Jackson reined as King of Pop, I was much more likely to be dancing around in my basement to the B52’s “Rock Lobster” than to “Billy Jean.”
However, news about Jackson’s death, a story first broken yesterday at TMZ.com, got me wondering was Jackson a philanthropist? The answer is, “Yes.”
According to Wikipedia, Jackson donated over $300 million to charity over the course of his lifetime. Among his most notable contributions to philanthropy were his musical ones. He wrote and performed two hit singles that had a huge impact philanthropically.
Sales of “We are the World,” co-written with Lionel Richie in 1985, raised over $100 million for USA for Africa. Similarly, the proceeds of the “Heal the World” single, and the subsequent tour, were all donated to charity.
Say what you might about Michael Jackson. There’s a lot there to talk about–the outfits, the scandals, the weird pet chimp. Despite of all the dross, you can’t deny he gave a lot.
In fact, I would even go so far as to say that there’s something that we can take away from the charitable work that Jackson did while he was alive. Namely, a lesson about the power of using your own personal talents to become a philanthropist.
Now I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t have enough dough to summer at Neverland Ranch. But I can write code. That’s why my philanthropic work is the time I spend volunteering for an organization called Rainbow Rumpus as webmaster.
If you are in similar straights, or if you just have the inclination, please volunteer. Here at MCF we are firm proponents of the notion that philanthropy is not just for wealthy people. Anyone who cares can do it.
Whether you’re donating your time, your money, or the proceeds from your latest chart topper, whatever you do makes a difference.
Related Resources: The Whitehouse has launched a neat new website that can help match you with an organization that needs your help. Those interested in learning more about Jackson’s charitable work should read this article at DoSomething.org. Which, by the way, has some great resources for getting youth engaged in volunteerism and philanthropy. If you do have some money to donate and are looking for ways to do so, check out our Minnesota Toolkit for Giving.
- Cary Lenore Walski, MCF Web Communications Associate
