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Michael Jackson Concert Comeback Gets Weirder and Weirder

Monday June 15, 2009

We do know the start of Michael Jackson's concert residency that kicks off next month in London has been delayed. We also know that a pending lawsuit intends to halt the shows entirely because of an alleged agreement that Jackson would not perform any solo shows until a Jackson 5 reunion tour had taken place. Now, of all things, there could be problems if concert promoters can not find enough singing children that know sign language.

According to an e-mail obtained by Britain's Daily Mirror, Michael Jackson wants a choir of children to back him up onstage. That is not so unusual, but it's required that they be between ages 5 and 13 and all should be proficient in sign language. Jackson is also looking for a specific racial mix. In addition, a drumline of kids who are "clean cut and of mixed ethnicity" is needed.

Today news emerged that Michael Jackson has hired former TV Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno to help him train for the concerts which are less than a month away. 57 year old Ferrigno struck up a friendship with Michael Jackson two years ago when Jackson began using his gym. One problem with the training regimen, however, according to sources, is that Michael Jackson does not want to lift weights and does not want to gain any pounds in muscle. Rumors are building suspecting the shows may not ultimately go on.

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June 15, 2009 at 9:30 pm
(1) William says:

What kind of title is this? “Weirder and Weirder”? There’s nothing weird about a performer that needs a personal trainer and to workout before a gig. Personal trainers usually don’t go too lightly. It’ll be good for MJ.

June 15, 2009 at 11:48 pm
(2) R_UNuts says:

It “ain’t” gonna happen. This will be bigger than the Madoff scam. No concerts, no refunds. A BIG Zeero from MJ…..He Didn’t do 50 concerts in 6 months when he was 25 yrs old, He won’t do the first one now that he is a pedophile loser. You can keep dreaming, but it aint gonna happen.

June 16, 2009 at 12:09 am
(3) I say to "R_UNuts" says:

If concerts happen, you will be angry to die!

June 16, 2009 at 7:26 am
(4) F You says:

To R u nuts: why dont you just blow it outta your ***……..

June 16, 2009 at 11:01 am
(5) Nikola says:

Why do we make predictions? Can we wait and see what is going to happen? We should wait only 6 months! Is it so hard to do so?

June 16, 2009 at 12:09 pm
(6) PhenoMenon says:

Why is 75% of the news about Mr. Jackson always twisting the truth in a negative way? This article for. eg. has taken something normal about the showbiz process. and TWISTED it because its “Whacko Jacko”?

June 17, 2009 at 4:08 am
(7) chris says:

Hey bill,
What’s weird about mj wanting a childrens choir? For a musical concert! Fair enogh if he wanted a childrens choir to back him up on a celebrity cooking program then yeh that would be weird; but this is a concert u burk. And as for hiring the hulk star, which artists don’t train before the go on a long haul set of live shows. That was ones seriously crap article, I’ve more journalistic talent in my ass

June 25, 2009 at 9:51 pm
(8) Jeehan says:

Rest in Peace Micheal.

July 6, 2009 at 3:59 pm
(9) DENISAH says:

REST IN PEACE MICHAEL MISSING U ALOT! MICHAEL HAS HATERS OF COURST! LOVE YOU MICHAEL J JACKSON!

July 7, 2009 at 9:38 pm
(10) Cheryl Denise says:

You were right R U Nuts and Bill. The concerts won’t happen! Miss you MJ! The memorial was touching.

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