Michael Jackson

jackhammer · 11-28-2007, 04:29 PM

How much? she was ripped off!

icebox · 11-29-2007, 04:17 AM

i heard MJ is trying to revive his career through a road tour with his Siblings and forger group, Jackson5. Great news for MJ's fans. =)

~~<3_BEAUTIFUL_HELL_FAIRY_<3~~ · 11-29-2007, 02:13 PM

I used to love his older music and he was kinda cute then... now he is just a like a freckin Creeper

Jeezz Seriously....

~~mjscarousal~~ · 12-07-2007, 07:19 PM

NOT CONFIRMED

Promoter boosts R&B with R. Kelly tour

By SONIA MURRAY

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 11/14/2007
It isn't by coincidence that one of the most anticipated R&B tours this year is starting in Muscogee County.

It's by design of Columbus native son Leonard Rowe.

The Atlanta-based concert promoter got his start there in the business in 1975, promoting a Kool & the Gang show, losing about $10,000, he guesses.

But then came the winners: Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" tour, as well as Janet Jackson and Prince.

The tour, which kicks off Wednesday at the Columbus Civic Center, features singer R. Kelly with local talents Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and J Holiday. The show comes to Atlanta's Philips Arena on Thursday.

Rowe stepped from behind the scenes to talk about a few things, including promoting the embattled Kelly, why there are so few R&B arena tours, and his meeting with the Jackson family — Michael included — to discuss doing a live show together.
Here he is on ...

The challenges of putting on a show with a headliner facing child pornography charges (Kelly was indicted on 21 counts in June 2002 but has yet to go to trial): "I really try to stay out of the artists' personal lives. I can say that Kelly is a great individual. He has been very cooperative, and is working so hard in Chicago — rehearsing 12, 15 hours a day. His show consists of five segments: It's a two-hour-long show. ... It's going to be something great.

"Do I have any hesitancies about promoting his tour? None whatsoever. I am happy to do it. Happy to be associated with everybody on this show. I have to add that [Kelly] hasn't been convicted of anything as of yet."

The possibility of a Jackson family tour: "His brothers are ready. Janet is ready. But the motor of that car that makes the car run, isn't just yet. ... In April of this year, I flew out to Las Vegas and met with them all and he told me, 'Let's look at '08.' We wanted to go this year, but [Michael] said it would take a lot of preparation.
"He didn't say 'no.' "

The dearth of R&B arena tours: "The reason there's so few R&B arena tours is there are so few, real, R&B superstars. ... During the time I came up in the industry there were so many! Diana Ross. Marvin ***e. Stevie Wonder. The Jackson 5 This industry has changed now. They don't build artists like they used to. And it's all about the bottom line. It is more profitable for the industry to take a rap artist and give him $100,000, rent the Rolls-Royce for his videos, and you might just sell 5 [million], 8 million albums. Ring tones or whatever. But to build another Janet you have to put money into a producer, money into a video — millions — and these days you're lucky if you sell 4 [million], 5 million."

The dwindling number of peers for black concert promoters: "Black promoters in this country have been shortchanged, discriminated against, forever. They simply haven't been given equal opportunities, like our counterparts. An Alex Cooley, let's say, has been allowed to promote any and all artists with no regards to an artist's race. African-Americans haven't been able to promote white artists. This is something I know the public is not aware of. I know. But if I call the top agencies and ask who's available they'll only tell me about black artists. When Alex used to call and ask what artists were available, the agencies would read down both sides of the roster, black and white.

"That's why I started the Black Promoters Association of America. Sure, we're not in the same place we were. I know it takes awhile for people to change their ways. ... So we're making artists aware, such as R. Kelly, that black promoters cannot work his agency. ... And hopefully they'll respond the way R. Kelly has.

"After all, I still love this business. It's the only business that I know. It's been great to me; given me a decent life. And I'm thankful. ... So yes, I've got to be hopeful about this business too."

The most he's paid an artist to perform a night: "$500,000. That's common these days for your high-profile artists. I'd probably have to pay Michael Jackson a million — but I'm ready. You hear me Michael, we're ready."

anticipation · 12-08-2007, 09:57 AM

^ sounds like a good plot to round up all the michael jackson fans and exterminate them once and for all.

cardboard adolescent · 12-09-2007, 01:27 AM

billy jean

djchameleon · 12-09-2007, 10:33 AM

Short interview with Will.I.Am about four new songs from his upcoming album.

~~mjscarousal~~ · 12-09-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Short interview with Will.I.Am about four new songs from his upcoming album.

Nice dj, thanx for that lol even though I already knew what was up. I can't wait for MJ to come back but he should definitly be back some time next year. Its no guarente those songs will make the album because u know MJ he cuts down all the songs until he picks the top ones he wants but either way, it don't matter, I'm just waiting for my boy to come back

Music Resource · 01-03-2008, 05:29 AM

I'm into MJ. Burnt out on it, but it's good stuff.

Reddie1337 · 01-03-2008, 11:08 AM

Michael Jackson is one screwed up guy! But his tunes are good, so thats all i care about.

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~~mjscarousal~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 106	NOT CONFIRMED Promoter boosts R&B with R. Kelly tour By SONIA MURRAY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/14/2007 It isn't by coincidence that one of the most anticipated R&B tours this year is starting in Muscogee County. It's by design of Columbus native son Leonard Rowe. The Atlanta-based concert promoter got his start there in the business in 1975, promoting a Kool & the Gang show, losing about $10,000, he guesses. But then came the winners: Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" tour, as well as Janet Jackson and Prince. The tour, which kicks off Wednesday at the Columbus Civic Center, features singer R. Kelly with local talents Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and J Holiday. The show comes to Atlanta's Philips Arena on Thursday. Rowe stepped from behind the scenes to talk about a few things, including promoting the embattled Kelly, why there are so few R&B arena tours, and his meeting with the Jackson family — Michael included — to discuss doing a live show together. Here he is on ... The challenges of putting on a show with a headliner facing child pornography charges (Kelly was indicted on 21 counts in June 2002 but has yet to go to trial): "I really try to stay out of the artists' personal lives. I can say that Kelly is a great individual. He has been very cooperative, and is working so hard in Chicago — rehearsing 12, 15 hours a day. His show consists of five segments: It's a two-hour-long show. ... It's going to be something great. "Do I have any hesitancies about promoting his tour? None whatsoever. I am happy to do it. Happy to be associated with everybody on this show. I have to add that [Kelly] hasn't been convicted of anything as of yet." The possibility of a Jackson family tour: "His brothers are ready. Janet is ready. But the motor of that car that makes the car run, isn't just yet. ... In April of this year, I flew out to Las Vegas and met with them all and he told me, 'Let's look at '08.' We wanted to go this year, but [Michael] said it would take a lot of preparation. "He didn't say 'no.' " The dearth of R&B arena tours: "The reason there's so few R&B arena tours is there are so few, real, R&B superstars. ... During the time I came up in the industry there were so many! Diana Ross. Marvin ***e. Stevie Wonder. The Jackson 5 This industry has changed now. They don't build artists like they used to. And it's all about the bottom line. It is more profitable for the industry to take a rap artist and give him $100,000, rent the Rolls-Royce for his videos, and you might just sell 5 [million], 8 million albums. Ring tones or whatever. But to build another Janet you have to put money into a producer, money into a video — millions — and these days you're lucky if you sell 4 [million], 5 million." The dwindling number of peers for black concert promoters: "Black promoters in this country have been shortchanged, discriminated against, forever. They simply haven't been given equal opportunities, like our counterparts. An Alex Cooley, let's say, has been allowed to promote any and all artists with no regards to an artist's race. African-Americans haven't been able to promote white artists. This is something I know the public is not aware of. I know. But if I call the top agencies and ask who's available they'll only tell me about black artists. When Alex used to call and ask what artists were available, the agencies would read down both sides of the roster, black and white. "That's why I started the Black Promoters Association of America. Sure, we're not in the same place we were. I know it takes awhile for people to change their ways. ... So we're making artists aware, such as R. Kelly, that black promoters cannot work his agency. ... And hopefully they'll respond the way R. Kelly has. "After all, I still love this business. It's the only business that I know. It's been great to me; given me a decent life. And I'm thankful. ... So yes, I've got to be hopeful about this business too." The most he's paid an artist to perform a night: "$500,000. That's common these days for your high-profile artists. I'd probably have to pay Michael Jackson a million — but I'm ready. You hear me Michael, we're ready."

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anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,561	^ sounds like a good plot to round up all the michael jackson fans and exterminate them once and for all.

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cardboard adolescent ;) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,511	billy jean

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djchameleon A.B.N. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY baby Posts: 12,052	Short interview with Will.I.Am about four new songs from his upcoming album.