REP DENIES MIJAC WANTED TO TOUR WITH PRINCE: Raymone Bain counters story in London paper; says the two never spoke.
June 1, 2007
http://www.eurweb.com/pri...m?id=33985

*Could you just imagine – Michael Jackson and Prince in a co-headlining tour? Well keep trying to fathom it.

A British newspaper reported Wednesday that Jackson had approached Prince with a proposal to perform a string of concerts together that would help re-launch his career, and that the Purple One turned him down cold.

However, Jackson's rep Raymone K. Bain told EUR's Lee Bailey Thursday that the entire story is completely untrue.

Britain’s The Sun newspaper claimed Michael was overheard complaining about Prince’s snub while putting in his appearance last weekend at the Sultan of Brunei's son's 25th birthday party, for which he was paid £5 million.

The paper quoted sources who said Prince turned down the offer over concern that the hype surrounding Michael's comeback would overshadow the concerts, and he wasn't trying to come off as anyone’s supporting act.

Bain, however, tells EUR that Jackson has not spoken to Prince and the entire article is a fabrication.

"The article is completely false. These respective publications remain consistent in that reporters did not contact us regarding the validity of the story before writing it," Bain says. "Mr. Jackson has not approached Prince to perform with him on a 'planned comeback tour.' There have been no discussions with Prince. Period. We have been consistent in stating that Mr. Jackson is readying his music for release, which is his main priority at this time.

In other MiJac news, the entertainer now owns a stake in the back catalog of rapper Eminem after his purchase of Famous Music LLC from Viacom, reports NME.com.

Famous Music also owns rights to songs by Shakira, Beck and Bjork, all of which will join the Beatles catalog under Jackson’s Sony/ATV Music Publishing stable.

"This is a milestone event for Sony/ATV Music Publishing,” Jackson said in a statement. “The diverse collection of songs in this catalog range from timeless classics to contemporary hits, and I am pleased to add the acquisition of Famous Music to Sony/ATV."

One of the world’s largest music publishing companies, Sony/ATV was formed in 1995 when Sony’s music publishing arm merged with ATV, which Jackson had purchased in 1985 for $47 million. Sony and Jackson each hold 50 percent of the company.

Michael Jackson's black crested military-style jacket

Finally, according to the AP, Jackson family memorabilia brought in about half a million dollars on the first of a two-day auction at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, auctioneer Guernsey's said Thursday. The auction, which wrapped up late Thursday, displayed more than 1,100 lots, mostly costumes, documents, awards and other memorabilia.

One of the priciest items to sell was a black, military-style coat with an "M" crest that belonged to Michael Jackson. It fetched $24,000, said Guernsey's president Arlan Ettinger.

Several awards sold for similar amounts, including gold and platinum albums presented to the Jacksons for sales of "We Are the World," recorded by a group of artists known as USA for Africa. The set sold for $20,000.

callejero said:

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back on Topic:

This article needs to be posted on the Mj forums BBoy87....thanks for posting.

lies,lies,lies yeah they r gonna get cha!

callejero said:

[Snip - luv4u]



Wow... That's cold.... well come to think of it I guess you could look at it like that
on the other hand.. I dunno any clown that could command 10 million dollars for showing up at a party

banks said:

Exactly, I agree with you.....a clown wouldn't own a catalogue worth of 1 billion and its Growing...

callejero said:

someone needs to lay off the crack ASAP

Anything from The Sun you can wipe your arse with.

banks said:

yeah but what a way to pimp yourself out there....

no integrity

Rhondab said:

but at least he got paid

bboy87 said:

For 5 million, I woulda stripped at the party.
Go Michael!

Getting paid to party...what a pimp!

Yeah, when Prince plays in front of sycophants it's so much classier , you know cause jamming in front of celebs for free is just about partying.
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JasonStar said:

Jason u woulda done it 4 free j/k

Did you hear about him getting pissed about the fans being outside of the hotel and causing problems?

This is the new Jacko Stunt, he has been doing this for over a year.

Release a story

wait a day or so

Then say it isnt true.

(so he gets more then 1 days coverage)

Online, if you notice none of his crap can hit TV anymore

But, he has been doing this now for over a year. Jacko Stunt 101.




The Public is really at the point PUT UP or SHUT UP! Turn the Mic on and perform. The TV Entertainment Media has dropped his ass, because really who cares what a hasbeen is doing? They have Britney, Nicole Ritchie,Lindsay & Paris doing Jacko Stunts.

bboy87 said:

No, whats the skinny on that?

I can't say I'm surprised. When I went to Cali, I got to see firsthand how crazy some of Michael's fans are. Its like these people are complete freakshows. I'm sure some of them are nice people in real life, but its like they lose their fuckin minds when Michael Jackson comes to town. Ick.

callejero said:

I don't know what the rest of you think, but this post is too damn funny.
I have to admit that "callejero" has made laugh my ass off. His clown references are classic.

ElectricBlue said:

Lol, yes Michael is the one releasing these stories about people like Prince, Quincy and others "snubbing" him and whatnot... Yeah that's great publicity right there! Give me a damn break.
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JasonStar said:

Some fans tried to break into the party and then some got rooms in the same hotel!

ElectricBlue, we're on a forum dedicated to someone that many considered a "hasbeen" so really, who cares these days?

bboy87 said:

Lol I know. It aint like Prince's album's are selling like hotcakes these days so whatever. Prince does not have an f-ed up image like MJ does (thank god) but many think he's just as big a hasbeen as Michael is. Some of you really need a reality check.

JasonStar said:

Can you imagine if MJ actually performed at these events, the Prince fans would be twice as brutal; yet Springsteen, 50 Cent, Aguilera and many other do private performances for money.
Yet, when Prince wants to mix with the Hollywood set he throws "impromptu" gigs masquerading as after parties, sometimes at his home, imagine if MJ setup tent at neverland just to perform in front of Liz Taylor and Liza Minnelli.

ElectricBlue said:

Cinnamon234 said:

The last thing you should do as an MJ fan is mention record sales, it makes it seem like you're obsessed with them.

bboy87 said:

yeah...that's what hoein' yaself is all about.

anything for money...right?

Was it true that MJ wanted to be on the 1999 new masters disc, can someone clear that up? and that Doug E Fresh took a swipe at MJ on one of his verses. That disc is wack, but I'm always intrigued that P but Rosario Dawson on that album. I wonder if he hit it.

lilgish said:

and Jason

That would seriously be cool. You know, Neverland Ranch, does have a theater, complete with a stage. Why Michael just doesn't perform there, and host regular concerts there, is beyond me.

JasonStar said:

I guess you would like it Not me
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Raymone Bain? wasn't she fired? a few years ago? a few times?

seeingvoices12 said:

he only owns 50% of the catalogue which leaves him with 500million he has a debt of 350mil and if he sells it at 500mil he needs to pay capital gain tax + california state taxes on $450mil which will total 30% or more so he is practically broke. why u think he is goin beggin around from all the arab princes

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Let's get real here people...someone ask that you show up at a party and pays you 5-10 million dollars just to be amoung his guests... What's the big deal ??
people have done alot worst for money...
some of you guys act like your so much better that everybody else... Like if you were offered that kind of money to do the samething you wouldn't... GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE !!!
I'm a casual fan of Mike (I like his sister more )... I just don't see what's the diffrence in some guy paying George Michael 3 million to entertain his guest or the countless others who have performed at private party's for the Super rich

asg said:

michael owns other stuff than 50% of the ATV/sony catelogue which doesnt even include the rights to most of his own music which considering how often it is used would be worth a fortune he has alot of property all over the world alot of which people know barely anything about and is rumoured to have alot of money invested in las vegas so i doubt he is concerned about where he is going to get money from

good for him to be payed to go to a party other celebrities often get paid to go to parties and no one says stuff about them

i have to say i didnt believe the rumours about michael and prince though i have to admit it would be an interesting gig to see