MJ @ Grammys....He will NOT Perform, According to Extra

[mjalwaysonmymind]

OMG ... i haven't been here in a couple of days now that I'm back I see a thread of 17 pgs debating what "appearance" is or is not...:lol: and if Michael will show or who the surprise performer will be.:lol: :lol:

I will just wait and see as Mello said. :)

[noa2]

And I bet even after the grammy some fans still argue :Dthey saw him there even though no one else did.

[WHES]

Well...I thought he was actually going to show this year but that's my fault. It is upsetting, but only because I'm greedy and really want to see the guy. Who knows if we'll ever see a major performance again, you know? If not, I definitely accept that because he owes us nothing but it would still be awesome!

[Justice!]

ExtraTV Update.. Grammy Executive Producer has been denied "his performance":

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/kanye_to_salute_donda_at_gramm.php

[Topflux]

I remember from the past in some ceremonies they said "Michael won't be performing" and then he really surprised all.. I mean maybe it's not "his performance" but he could surprise all by appearing during some other performance.. It would be kinda weird if Michael just watched people having tribute on him.

[mickyj007]

ExtraTV Update.. Grammy Executive Producer has been denied "his performance":

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/kanye_to_salute_donda_at_gramm.php

That was the most unconvincing "Michael Jackson will not be performing" I have ever heard. lol.

[wendijane]

thanx you for posting all updates people .:hug:

[elusive moonwalker]

for a has been that no one cares about the media are sure getting their knickers in a twist about whether he will or wont

lets hope for some fans sake they get more than a lizzard dancing across the screen lol.some need to stop hyping things up only to probably end up dissapointed because the next phase is these same ppl then start moaning at mj. its like groundhog day


the source is SONY.



mjstar was the source. they claim they were told by sony staff. and considering mjstars credibility.... and what others have said who had contact to the show

[Thriller_MJ]

OMG all this waiting has got me exicted :lol: i'm want to know what happens at the Grammys, mayby Michael is keeping it a secret and is gonna surprise is all!

[The One.]

OMG all this waiting has got me exicted :lol: i'm want to know what happens at the Grammys, mayby Michael is keeping it a secret and is gonna surprise is all!

...OR then he's just not gonna perform. Who knows?

[damien shields]

like i said earlier, there is ONE performance that NO ONE at the grammys recording bunch are gonna reveal, because theyre billed as a SURPRISE performance.... if it were say Madona (just as an example) they would HAVE to say "no madona is not performing" in order for the "surprise" to be effective.... same for IF (i say if) it was to be MJ... even IF he WAS going to perform, if he was the SURPRISE performance then there is NO way they would reveal that 2 - 3 days in advance!

So either MJ is the surprise like RF says (which would mean Grammys would DENY his performance)

OR he is NOT performing (meaning Grammys would DENY his performance)

Either way, be someone denying the rumour, we know NO more than we did before the queston was asked ;)

[His confessions]

ok i have a question, first its been reported he is NOT attending and now he is attending(?) but he is NOT performing? So what's gonna be?

[Topflux]

like i said earlier, there is ONE performance that NO ONE at the grammys recording bunch are gonna reveal, because theyre billed as a SURPRISE performance.... if it were say Madona (just as an example) they would HAVE to say "no madona is not performing" in order for the "surprise" to be effective.... same for IF (i say if) it was to be MJ... even IF he WAS going to perform, if he was the SURPRISE performance then there is NO way they would reveal that 2 - 3 days in advance!

So either MJ is the surprise like RF says (which would mean Grammys would DENY his performance)

OR he is NOT performing (meaning Grammys would DENY his performance)

Either way, be someone denying the rumour, we know NO more than we did before the queston was asked ;)

I agree. It doesn't matter what they say. If they said he IS performing that would be much worse. Saying that he doesn't perform still leaves for his hardcore fans possibility to think he might perform because they don't believe anything until it comes from Michael. I think Michael's camp would have already announced officially that he is not performing if it's 100% sure because it wouldn't be fair for his fans to be in an uncertainty. If Bain knows what to do she would have announced what Michael is going to do if it was 100% sure.

[His confessions]

according to the "good old" Perez he says the reports are denying he's coming ......... ?????

[Topflux]

What does it mean what "reports" are saying.. Usually they report based on what they have heard from someone who have heard what has been said and so on. So Michael isn't source of those reports and technically if Michael would say like day before "I would like to perform in your ceremony" Grammies would take him in no time. Believe it or not, Michael still has panoplies to arrange things that quickly, it's just all up to him.

[emmah24]

Just for fun, I wonder how many times the words "appearance" and "performance" have been mentioned in this thread....I have logged on to find some of the funniest posts in this last few pages. Michael is sure keeping everyone guessing, but I reckon even if it came from the horses mouth, some fans would've heard him the say the exact opposite!

[Roxanne]

has his attendance been confirmed and his performance denied ? or doth denied ?
can someone plz make it more clear

[KOPV]

OK well are we going to have a THRILLER tribute still @ the grammy's?

[SmoothCriminalAaron]

Accses Holly Wood Said Michael Would Not Be There at all.

[MJsPYT1]

we'll see TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!! WHOOOO!

at least they are recogizing Thriller!!!!!!!! they have to have some mj at the grammy anniversary! :yes:

*who was that at the grammys that said "i'm reading you all the rules so you'll know why you lost to Michael Jackson"??????? ~~~~CLASSIC!

:) :) :) :) :)

[damien shields]

Accses Holly Wood Said Michael Would Not Be There at all.

Access Hollywood are not MJ's spokesperson. NO ONE knows thats going to happen until it happens. Simple as that.

[Hoofmark]

I read in this thread that MJstar was the source for the performance news? If anything that website ever claimed or heard and published ever comes true, I'll eat my hat. That site has the worst reputation of all.

[damien shields]

I read in this thread that MJstar was the source for the performance news? If anything that website ever claimed or heard and published ever comes true, I'll eat my hat. That site has the worst reputation of all.

the source is roger friedman. MJ star just picked up on it.
Roger Friedman said he was assured MJ was rehearsing for the Grammys to do a Surprise Performance. No one knows if its true or not and we will NOT know until the Grammys go to air.

[Dorothy_Marie]

I read in this thread that MJstar was the source for the performance news? If anything that website ever claimed or heard and published ever comes true, I'll eat my hat. That site has the worst reputation of all.


There was a thread about it that was closed because it is tabloid ish. We will not know anything until a reliable source says otherwise.

[Bob George]

As far as I know. MJ Star has never been the origin of any news story. They go around the net finding any MJ news story and report it. Much like most MJ fan sites do. People don't like them because they sometimes not only pick up on the good stories but the bad, slightly tabloid stories too. They also, a few years back, used photoshopped pictures of MJ on their site to go along with their new stories. They got pieces of MJ's face from different photos and different eras and photoshopped them together to make him just look really, really weird. A lot of fans found that offensive or whatever. They also let people say whatever they want in their forums. So fans can say bad stuff about Michael if they want.

[Hoofmark]

If I remember correctly, they also made up stories themselves or combining bits and pieces to create stories. And they once claimed to be Michaels official site if I'm not mistaken. But don't pin me on that one.

But back to the Grammy's: still think it would rock the world if he would perform. It's the perfect place and timing to re-introduce himself as an artist. Hope we have a big smoke screen now to prevent any news from leaking...

[hopespringseternal]

If I remember correctly, they also made up stories themselves or combining bits and pieces to create stories. And they once claimed to be Michaels official site if I'm not mistaken. But don't pin me on that one.

But back to the Grammy's: still think it would rock the world if he would perform. It's the perfect place and timing to re-introduce himself as an artist. Hope we have a big smoke screen now to prevent any news from leaking...

Me too Hoofmark, we have about 20 hours and some minutes before we find out the truth :lol:

[damien shields]

Me too Hoofmark, we have about 20 hours and some minutes before we find out the truth :lol:

its more than that isnt it lol :lol:
Grammys are Sunday night USA time... 4pm Monday where i live in north east Australia.. meaning like 37 and a half hours away. :)

[hopespringseternal]

its more than that isnt it lol :lol:
Grammys are Sunday night USA time... 4pm Monday where i live in north east Australia.. meaning like 37 and a half hours away. :)

You are right i miscalculated :lol: it's about 32 hours and 14 minutes away and counting.

[damien shields]

You are right i miscalculated :lol: it's about 32 hours and 14 minutes away and counting.

woo, happy days. Cant wait to see the grammys. Ill watch live online:)

[eighthnoterojo]

Tick....Tock.....Tick.....Tock.....

Why is time passing so slowly, lol!

[KOPV]

SO the TRIBUTE is still on right??


The suprise performance is the tribute.. I am pretty sure of it.. They don't mention it in the Grammy site, the commercial or anything..

This is what makes me think THAT is the suprise performance..


But they never denied having the tribute right? It's still on as we know.. am I correct?

[eighthnoterojo]

Well, the Thriller tribute was already announced in a commercial on CBS...

[MJfan82]

There's a ray of hope!!!!!! I hope this wasn't posted yet!!!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329807,00.html

[Mac]

There's a ray of hope!!!!!! I hope this wasn't posted yet!!!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329807,00.html

LOL, posted already

[moonwalker5885]

Thanks for posting.

[troubleman84]

:doh: @ people still posting old news and from FUX NEWS of all people! :lol:

[damoonwalker]

I was listening to the radio this afternoon. Heart FM in UK (Leicester) The presenter was saying she looks so forward to the grammy awards and also said that I am so looking forward to seeing Michael Jackson perform live on the show. She said that Justin Timberlake will open the show with Michael Jackson performing after him.

Fingers crossed. Anything could happen!!

[KOPV]

^^ that would be nice, but radio hosts usually don't know what they talk about.. They just go by what they hear.. They are just people that work AT the radio station, no special insight to what is going on with award shows etc.

[PatrickS77]

like i said earlier, there is ONE performance that NO ONE at the grammys recording bunch are gonna reveal, because theyre billed as a SURPRISE performance.... if it were say Madona (just as an example) they would HAVE to say "no madona is not performing" in order for the "surprise" to be effective.... same for IF (i say if) it was to be MJ... even IF he WAS going to perform, if he was the SURPRISE performance then there is NO way they would reveal that 2 - 3 days in advance!

So either MJ is the surprise like RF says (which would mean Grammys would DENY his performance)

OR he is NOT performing (meaning Grammys would DENY his performance)

Either way, be someone denying the rumour, we know NO more than we did before the queston was asked ;)
Well, apparantly Janet is rehearsing and rumoured to be the surprise performance! Haven't read the whole thread, so sorry if this has already been mentioned!

[qbee]

I believe the suprise performance Is Tina Turner she will do a duet
with Beyonce - that is what is posted on Grammy.com press release
imagins that - go to the source :)

[troubleman84]

I believe the suprise performance Is Tina Turner she will do a duet
with Beyonce - that is what is posted on Grammy.com press release
imagins that - go to the source :)

Yeah it could very well be but I still hope Janet's on it. :)

[MJfan82]

I believe the suprise performance Is Tina Turner she will do a duet
with Beyonce - that is what is posted on Grammy.com press release
imagins that - go to the source :)



beyonce and tina turner is no surprise, its all over TV here....beyonce talked about it in some interviews as well....

[troubleman84]

beyonce and tina turner is no surprise, its all over TV here....beyonce talked about it in some interviews as well....

Yep! That's why I think DUNK could be the one. :D

(((FINGERS CROSSED)))

[AllForMJ]

Hahahahahaha!! Dontcha just LOVE waiting and wondering?! The beauty of suspense... :lol:

[lilseanb]

Lots of rumours is Janet now...well not long to find out now

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

Ehrlich told Access Hollywood that the opening act consists of the biggest star TODAY teamed up with a star from the past that has more number one hits than most.

Now that combination could be a host of people, but I don't think it is Beyonce because although she is big today, Tina Turner was great but did not have a sleugh of number one hits.

I also don't think it is Janet and anyone because although Janet has a sleugh of number ones, who today is gonna grace the stage with her and look as good?

I think whoever it is.....it is two males. And that could mean Justin for TODAY and Prince for the Number One Hits. But Prince is not known for having a bunch of number one hits, is he?

Chris Brown has a throat injury so it is not him.

What if it is Justin Timberlake and Michael? Ewwhh the thought.

[TomV87]

How many HOURS now until the show?

[eldatezeno]

Thanks for posting

[AllForMJ]

Whomever it is...whatever the Grammys is up to...just in case it is our man...put a blank tape in your VCR's.

And thennnnnn...if it's not our man, you can always toss the tape, right? Hey, you can record over it too! lol

But just in case, be ready. :yes:

[The Lost Children]

Ehrlich told Access Hollywood that the opening act consists of the biggest star TODAY teamed up with a star from the past that has more number one hits than most.

Now that combination could be a host of people, but I don't think it is Beyonce because although she is big today, Tina Turner was great but did not have a sleugh of number one hits.

I also don't think it is Janet and anyone because although Janet has a sleugh of number ones, who today is gonna grace the stage with her and look as good?

I think whoever it is.....it is two males. And that could mean Justin for TODAY and Prince for the Number One Hits. But Prince is not known for having a bunch of number one hits, is he?

Chris Brown has a throat injury so it is not him.

What if it is Justin Timberlake and Michael? Ewwhh the thought.

Could you give a link please ?

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

I don't know how to do links, but if you go to King of Pop board, you will see the Access Hollywood video on there.

[WHES]

Probably Timberlake and Madonna. BLEH.

[Cinnamon234]

Ehrlich told Access Hollywood that the opening act consists of the biggest star TODAY teamed up with a star from the past that has more number one hits than most.

Now that combination could be a host of people, but I don't think it is Beyonce because although she is big today, Tina Turner was great but did not have a sleugh of number one hits.

I also don't think it is Janet and anyone because although Janet has a sleugh of number ones, who today is gonna grace the stage with her and look as good?

I think whoever it is.....it is two males. And that could mean Justin for TODAY and Prince for the Number One Hits. But Prince is not known for having a bunch of number one hits, is he?

Chris Brown has a throat injury so it is not him.

What if it is Justin Timberlake and Michael? Ewwhh the thought.


Well I DEFINITELY can't see it being Prince & Justin. There's no way I think Prince would perform with that guy, just can't see it happening. Michael & Timberfake would be more likely but I certainly hope that's not the case. I would really turn in my fan card then if Michael ever performed with JT :lol:...j/k but I really don't wanna see that happen.

[The Lost Children]

I don't know how to do links, but if you go to King of Pop board, you will see the Access Hollywood video on there.

Thanks for this. I found it. :)

[J5master]

Hey Prince hooked up with Beyonce...so maybe he will with Justin LOL

WHo knows...we'll find out tomorrow. But i don't think it's likely that MJ will open a show IF he goes, appears, or whatever lol

[TomV87]

Its gonna be JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and FRANK SINARTRA

[Cinnamon234]

Beyonce is different,the girl actually has talent.....but nah, no way Prince would duet or perform with Justin. Why would he wanna work with someone who blatantly tries to bite his style? And as far as MJ goes, I agree that it's highly unlikely MJ will perform or even show up at this point, but we'll see what happens.

[hopespringseternal]

Probably Timberlake and Madonna. BLEH.

:yes: :yes: which is going to be boring as hell :rollin:

[jaydom7]

Its gonna be JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and FRANK SINARTRA


that's what I heard too. and I think that's pretty lame

[Topflux]

"Star from the past" sounds like it is someone who is passed away.. Michael isn't a star from the past IMO. :) But who knows, it could mean that he is from the past because it's such a long time he has been performing really.

But maybe it's Akon with Sinatra. At least Akon is one of the very biggest stars of today because I think they mean America. Akon was the pop charts leader of last year to me. Justin was just mainly touring very big. I would say Akon is bigger than Justin "today".

[Thriller_MJ]

Isnt Frank Sinatra dead?

[Bee]

Mj will be there, MJ will not be there.

MJ will perform, MJ will not perform.

The way I look at this is - his people have not confirmed or denied anything so we do not really know. And this is what I found weird - I am always the main one saying that fans should not e-mail Ms. Bain but no fan has done that yet! LOL.

[Topflux]

Isnt Frank Sinatra dead?

Yes, he died around 10 years ago.. Maybe there will be a hologram of him or something..

[Datsymay]

Isnt Frank Sinatra dead?
So is Elvis, but they still brought him back to sing with his daughter. How gross.^_^

[mjdvds]

So is Elvis, but they still brought him back to sing with his daughter. How gross.^_^

Don't know who I am more scared of, a dead elvis or a singing lisa marie :S

[Topflux]

:lol:

Well, Sinatra was nominated around 30 times in Grammies although he had already had career peaks so I think it's right to have a tribute on him when they celebrate 50th Grammy. I like Sinatra's work a lot. He was kinda king of his era.

[Cinnamon234]

Don't know who I am more scared of, a dead elvis or a singing lisa marie :S

:lol: :lol: Y'all are meaaaaaan.

[Fayik]

MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ!

Just showing him some love :Wub:

[eighthnoterojo]

MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ! MJ!

Me too! :D

[moonchild]

For UK viewers the Grammys are being shown on monday on ITV2.

[ahmadnat]

we were right about being suspicious of friedman "rooting" for Mj and making big deal of a performance which wasnt going to happen anyway. Now, hes saying Mj cancelled it for silly reasons... I cant beleive he gets away with making stuff up so easily.

[Topflux]

we were right about being suspicious of friedman "rooting" for Mj and making big deal of a performance which wasnt going to happen anyway. Now, hes saying Mj cancelled it for silly reasons... I cant beleive he gets away with making stuff up so easily.

Well, I can't believe he has no brains, I thought every human being has.

[mello1]

LOL. You guys are funny. I go away and y'all blow this board up again! Anyway, I think the opening act is Alicia Keys' duet with Frank Sinatra. Whether that's the surprise, I dunno.

Prince is rumored to come on stage with the original Minneapolis sound and the group 'The Time', Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Whether Janet joins them is anyone's guess, and

I think it's been confirmed that Michael Jackson IS NOT

I REPEAT.

IS NOT PERFORMING.

Some are saying that he will not even be at the Grammys.

Personally speaking, I would hope that he would show up, given that there is to be a T-25 tribute and his CD is dropping on Tuesday.

But who knows?

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Well I DEFINITELY can't see it being Prince & Justin. There's no way I think Prince would perform with that guy, just can't see it happening. Michael & Timberfake would be more likely but I certainly hope that's not the case. I would really turn in my fan card then if Michael ever performed with JT :lol:...j/k but I really don't wanna see that happen.

Well, might want to turn it in now, cause he already did... twice, lol.

But that was before Timberflake turned in to a total prick and ripped Janet's shirt open. He wouldn't perform with him now I don't think.

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

I would rather see Justin T perform with Frank than with Michael. If he were to perform with Michael, that would be seen as Michael passing the mantle of King or Prince of Pop to him. And me, Chris, Usher, Omarion and NeYo aint havin that!

And they brought back a dead Nat to sing with his daughter, Natalie, so I can see them bringing back a dead Frank to sing with Justin. But I think they should let Nancy Sinatra sing with him instead. Now that would be great.

[arXter]

Well, I can't believe he has no brains, I thought every human being has.
i believe it's Rupert Murdoch's core requirement for his journalists. at most, a 7th grade intelligence and personality - go above that and you're useless.

i don't think i can ever forgive the Aussies for that one :P

[lilsusie]

^^^^^^:lol:
I'd rather hear lisa marie singing than watching Michael and timberflake on stage together.

[KOPV]

we'll have to wait for Monday.. It's on Monday right?? I saw some people say 2marrow..

[MJsPYT1]

we'll have to wait for Monday.. It's on Monday right?? I saw some people say 2marrow..

i think it's sunday

Show Info
What: 50th annual Grammy Awards
When: Sunday, February 10, 2008
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Channel: CBS

[MJsPanda]

we'll have to wait for Monday.. It's on Monday right?? I saw some people say 2marrow..

It's tomorrow Sunday, February 10 at 8pmEST on CBS!

[ExoticPrincess]

Lord, I can't believe this 'will he or won't her perform / be there' question is still going on!

Ya know, I just hope for some of your sakes that he at least shows up, 'cause damn you all are gonna be going into meltdown mode comes Monday morning!lol

Anyway, I think the performer the producer is talking about in refering to 'most number one hits' maybe Mariah Carey, does'nt she have an album coming out soon?

[troubleman84]

Hell no @ Alicia and Sinatra... :rofl:

[KOPV]

oh thanks.. Sooner than I thought.. The ad said the day before Thriller 25.. Me thinking the U.S. release date.. hmmm! So the 10th.. Cuz it's released on the 11th else where.. ok got it, thanks.

[MJsPYT1]

i just hope alicia doesnt sing 'no one' :no:

dont beat me up guys!!!

[mello1]

Hell no @ Alicia and Sinatra... :rofl:
Some peeps are also saying it's going to be Beyonce and Tina Turner opening the show.

This would be my bet.

[Bee]

i just hope alicia doesnt sing 'no one' :no:

dont beat me up guys!!!

LOL. I disagree, but I am not going to beat you up. :)

Well, it is less than 24 hours left until the big show comes on television. It is anyone's guess.

[MJsPanda]

Some peeps are also saying it's going to be Beyonce and Tina Turner opening the show.

This would be my bet.

But that's not a surprise, everybody knows they're performing!

[Milea]

I always say I'm not going to get my hopes up.

And I never succeed.

I will be watching, and hoping.

*sigh*

[mello1]

But that's not a surprise, everybody knows they're performing!
I don't think that the surprise performer is necessarily the one that will open the show. If that were the case, peeps would stop watching after the first performance! :lol:

[Fayik]

Sadly, I have to shut down my biggest thread ever, and tell you guys the news:

http://www.entertainmenttoday.net/content/view/502/30/

[Milea]

Hannah Montana? :mello:

Please no. :mello:

[troubleman84]

Some peeps are also saying it's going to be Beyonce and Tina Turner opening the show.

This would be my bet.

And they also said Justin and Frank Sinatra, lol!

But if it's Bee/Tina, then GREAT! :D

[Fayik]

It is:

Janet Jackson

[MJsPanda]

Sadly, I have to shut down my biggest thread ever, and tell you guys the news:

http://www.entertainmenttoday.net/content/view/502/30/


What does this have to do with Michael coming/not coming, just cause he didn't show for this pre thing, doesn't he won't show up! lol. Michael wasn't even mentioned lol!

[MJsPanda]

Michael could still be there! and YAY JANET

[troubleman84]

It is:

Janet Jackson

I believe it is too. (((LOOKS AROUND TO SEE IF GIL AND JANET HEARD ME))) :D

[J5master]

wait so the grammys arent live?

I guess that settles it then lol

[MJsPanda]

wait so the grammys arent live?

I guess that settles it then lol

Yes, they are live! This was a rehearsal thing. They air LIVE tomorrow night!

[J5master]

oh ok then. Well that means nothing cuz even when MJ performs he doesnt show up at their rehearsals lol

[troubleman84]

oh ok then. Well that means nothing cuz even when MJ performs he doesnt show up at their rehearsals lol

Doesn't Michael make you go :*****: and :crazy sometimes? :lol: :D

[Bee]

I read the article and I was a bit confused. What does it have to do with the thread? The thread is about if MJ is going to be on the show or not because it has been confirmed that MJ is not performing. It is obvious that Janet could be the "surprise" performer or whatever.

[PatrickS77]

we were right about being suspicious of friedman "rooting" for Mj and making big deal of a performance which wasnt going to happen anyway. Now, hes saying Mj cancelled it for silly reasons... I cant beleive he gets away with making stuff up so easily.
Well, Michael creates the enviroment for people to come up and get away with stories like these! He hasn't performed anywhere in 6 years, if he would just perform already and shut people up things would look much different!

Also stories like these don't get denied on his part from the get go! If there would have been an anouncement from Bain saying that he won't perform or won't even show up at the Grammys, then there would be no speculation whatsoever!

But the way it is, it could be that he planned to perform as a surprise and pulled out at the last minute, hence no denial from his side so far!

This is really getting on my nerves!

[mello1]

Well, Michael creates the enviroment for people to come up and get away with stories like these! He hasn't performed anywhere in 6 years, if he would just perform already and shut people up things would look much different!

Also stories like these don't get denied on his part from the get go! If there would have been an anouncement from Bain saying that he won't perform or won't even show up at the Grammys, then there would be no speculation whatsoever!

But the way it is, it could be that he planned to perform as a surprise and pulled out at the last minute, hence no denial from his side so far!

This is really getting on my nerves!
I don't disagree with what you're saying. But Friedchickenhead is also a shytstarter. He lies about the information he has, and when he thinks it won't go the way he says, he then makes up another lies to CYA, as well as to villify the person in question to boot.

This I will say though. I think that MJ should at least show up at the Grammys. I can understand that he is not ready to perform, but if he is serious about releasing new music, at some point, he will have to or what's the point of continuing? Just lay back and live on your royalties. Either way, make up your mind.

That's what I say about it.

[troubleman84]

Right @ mello, I guess we'll know tomorrow at 8:00 pm what happens so we can ALL have a piece of mind. :lol:

[J5master]

wow u guys are harsh. Unnecessarily.

If MJ performs or doesnt.

If he appears or doesnt...

I dont think he'll hear then END of fans' complaining.

Everything for MJ is a bad career move and he might as well retire lol. Even if he's just sitting in the middle of things waiting for the opportune moment like he usually does lol

[mello1]

It is:

Janet Jackson
Damn. Janet Xoners must be losing their minds right about now! LOL

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Eff the Grammy's. Michael should just do what he wants. How can he stand it? All these jacked up demands all the time from all directions? Man, I feel bad for him.

[troubleman84]

Damn. Janet Xoners must be losing their minds right about now! LOL

Yeah Mikel is pissed. He kept insisting Janet won't be there. :lol:

[MJsPanda]

Well, Janet if she was the surprise, she's not anymore! :lol:

[mello1]

I read the article and I was a bit confused. What does it have to do with the thread? The thread is about if MJ is going to be on the show or not because it has been confirmed that MJ is not performing. It is obvious that Janet could be the "surprise" performer or whatever.
I think the guy was just saying that it looks like Michael anit the Jackson performing.

But we already knew that. Now why peeps are still thinking or holding out hope that he is PERFORMING....

The Grammy producers confirmed FRIDAY that HE IS NOT.

It's in the title of the thread.

So I don't want peeps to come up in herr pissed cuz MJ is not dancing and sanging tomarraw....

[troubleman84]

Eff the Grammy's. Michael should just do what he wants. How can he stand it? All these jacked up demands all the time from all directions? Man, I feel bad for him.

Yeah it's sad. I really wouldn't have a problem if he doesn't perform nor if he doesn't appear at all. I just throw my hands up at this point because at the one time Raymone Bain don't say anything, things get more crazier than when Ray-Ray actually responded! :rofl:

[smooth_criminal05]

Apparently Michael said he was sick and just left LA, he was doing some reherasals but now he is back in Vegas with his kids:(

I honest to god think he is stained from that trial... like part of him wants to come back so bad but another part is scared and unfortunely thats the side that always seems to win. It really is so depressing, I bet MJ wont even attend the Grammy's. He will probably spend 2008 just like he spent 2006 and 2007...hiding out, away from the public eye. Hopefully one day he will get the courage and motivation to take the risk and just do it.

[J5master]

Where'd u hear that smooth? Sounds like mess to me.

He never was rehearsing to BEGIN with lol no need for the psychoanalysis that MJ fans just LOVE doing. :P MJ will come back when he feels the time is right. There's no reason to believe hes scared, or whatever.

[PatrickS77]

I don't disagree with what you're saying. But Friedchickenhead is also a shytstarter. He lies about the information he has, and when he thinks it won't go the way he says, he then makes up another lies to CYA, as well as to villify the person in question to boot.

Yes, I know! You're right about that! But it's also a fact, that he is not always totally off the mark! He did get some thing right! Even though he's still a fat pig with no journalistic ethics whatsoever!



This I will say though. I think that MJ should at least show up at the Grammys. I can understand that he is not ready to perform, but if he is serious about releasing new music, at some point, he will have to or what's the point of continuing? Just lay back and live on your royalties. Either way, make up your mind.

That's what I say about it.

Well, I personally think, he shouldn't show up at the Grammys without performing... but then again... if he doesn't show up at all... that would just show a total disinterest on his part in getting back at all! Then I really would have to wonder what that Thriller 25 crap was all about!

I agree with you... he should finally make up his mind and decide what he wants to do! If he wants to come back, he should be serious about it and not be some halfassed journeyman... and if he doesn't want to come back, that's fine too, but just let us know!

[mello1]

wow u guys are harsh. Unnecessarily.

If MJ performs or doesnt.

If he appears or doesnt...

I dont think he'll hear then END of fans' complaining.

Everything for MJ is a bad career move and he might as well retire lol. Even if he's just sitting in the middle of things waiting for the opportune moment like he usually does lol
That's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that Patrick is correct in that MJ can easily confirm or dispel speculation such as this. Many members have said this very thing many times before. That's not being harsh.

Further, I really don't care if MJ performs again or not. I've seen him -- many times thru out my life for memories to carry me for the rest of my life. But if he is going to put out new music, I do think it's reasonable to expect for MJ to promote it by being available to do so.

At some point. He has a window of opportunity, but it's a window and it won't be open forever.

In my opinion.

[J5master]

THriller 25 is not a new album, therefore he's not as invested in this. Obviously as you can see, this is mostly SONY run thing.

THRILLER 25 IS NOT THE NEW ALBUM THRILLER 25 IS NOT THE NEW ALBUM

How many times! T25 isnt a "comeback" anything lol.

[mello1]

Eff the Grammy's. Michael should just do what he wants. How can he stand it? All these jacked up demands all the time from all directions? Man, I feel bad for him.
I would think that the Grammys need him more than he needs the Grammys. But it's amusing how they want to exert all of these demands...

[MJsPanda]

I don't disagree with what you're saying. But Friedchickenhead is also a shytstarter. He lies about the information he has, and when he thinks it won't go the way he says, he then makes up another lies to CYA, as well as to villify the person in question to boot.

This I will say though. I think that MJ should at least show up at the Grammys. I can understand that he is not ready to perform, but if he is serious about releasing new music, at some point, he will have to or what's the point of continuing? Just lay back and live on your royalties. Either way, make up your mind.

That's what I say about it.

I think he should show up, but if he doesn't, it's not the end of him.his career, afterall this is a re release, not a brand new album, when that is ready he'll do what he has to do! So, I respectfully disagree with the last sentence of what you said Mello. What does him not showing up at this Grammy show have to do with whether he wants to continue his career or not? If he didn't, he wouldn't be making new music! When he's ready whether it's tomorrow's show or not he will come! :flowers:

[troubleman84]

Apparently Michael said he was sick and just left LA, he was doing some reherasals but now he is back in Vegas with his kids:(


GOOD LORD! :doh:

Maybe he was in Vegas all this time! :lol:

[troubleman84]

THriller 25 is not a new album, therefore he's not as invested in this. Obviously as you can see, this is mostly SONY run thing.

THRILLER 25 IS NOT THE NEW ALBUM THRILLER 25 IS NOT THE NEW ALBUM

How many times! T25 isnt a "comeback" anything lol.

It's funny people still don't get that! :lol: Why should Michael be forced to promote a TWENTY-FIVE YEAR-OLD ALBUM unless he was interested in nostalgia? :lol:

[J5master]

That's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that Patrick is correct in that MJ can easily confirm or dispel speculation such as this. Many members have said this very thing many times before. That's not being harsh.

Further, I really don't care if MJ performs again or not. I've seen him -- many times thru out my life for memories to carry me for the rest of my life. But if he is going to put out new music, I do think it's reasonable to expect for MJ to promote it by being available to do so.

At some point. He has a window of opportunity, but it's a window and it won't be open forever.

In my opinion.

I understand the confirm/deny thing.

BUt as far as him appearing/performing...he has no new music out. THriller 25 is EXTRA stuff LOL So how is this a wasted opportunity? When he has something he feels he needs to perform he will perform it. The Thriller tribute is enough to promote and support the T25 album, theres no need to have an appearance by MJ himself for this. This is not a new album lol

The Grammys will be here next year. And if MJ wants to perform something he'll find a way to perform it, he doesnt NEED the grammys

[mello1]

Yeah Mikel is pissed. He kept insisting Janet won't be there. :lol:
Actually, reading that article again, it's a PROMO PIECE for the company giving out gift bags for performers and presenters...

So I say HOLD ON THERE... it may NOT be true that Janet is performing either. The mods over at Janet Xone is trying to tell its members that right now...

And it goes on! LOL :P

[troubleman84]

Actually, reading that article again, it's a PROMO PIECE for the company giving out gift bags for performers and presenters...

So I say HOLD ON THERE... it may NOT be true that Janet is performing either. The mods over at Janet Xone is trying to tell its members that right now...

And it goes on! LOL :P

:yes: The confusion lifts...as Janet herself would say. :D

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

I would think that the Grammys need him more than he needs the Grammys. But it's amusing how they want to exert all of these demands...

Yeah, I know. They've got some nerve. Michael is the draw and they know it.

[mello1]

I think he should show up, but if he doesn't, it's not the end of him.his career, afterall this is a re release, not a brand new album, when that is ready he'll do what he has to do! So, I respectfully disagree with the last sentence of what you said Mello. What does him not showing up at this Grammy show have to do with whether he wants to continue his career or not? If he didn't, he wouldn't be making new music! When he's ready whether it's tomorrow's show or not he will come! :flowers:
Interfacing with the industry that he has to work in. And giving his fans something to look forward to. Now as much as tend not to really comment on members who have made this point repeatedly, I do think that they do have a point with that. I think that it's his time, whether it's T-25 or new music. He's worked really hard all of his life and I for one don't want to see his legacy reduced to a question mark. The fan community can do only so much in that regard. But at some point, he's gonna have to get on back out there, if that's what he wants. If he doesn't, that's cool too, but just let peeps know. I ani't gonna be mad at him if he doesn't. Now some others would be, but I don't agree with that. It's his life.

[mkgenie]

T25 is not a new album
but he's been doing it since the last year
he certainly devoted his passion and hard-work to the project, which he thinks dosent worth an in person promotion for what he worked for last months?

[smooth_criminal05]

I dont understand why everybody keeps saying this is a 25 year old album so MJ does not need to promote it! Did he not agree to release it? Obviously Michael supported releasing this, so in my opinion he needs to promote it somehow. Like sure, I see where fans are coming from saying he should save the big guns for the new album but I think part 1 of that strategy is to partially promote Thriller 25. Thriller is a great album and MJ even said himself in the video message that he wants every generation to experience Thriller.

The point im trying to make is that Michael needs to show the world that he can still perform, sing live, etc. It is through mediums such as the Superbowl, Grammies, BET Award Shows, and such that this can be accomplished. I personally believe MJ performing at the 50th anniversary of the Grammy's would have been a potentially historical event. Not only is he promoting the 25th anniversary of Thriller, he is showing the world that he can still dance, still sing, and allowing the public to dip their feet in before the big launch of a new album.

Whether or not he was ever planning to perform at tomorrow's Grammy is irrelevant. The point is that the Grammy's would have welcomed him with open arms, and if I was in MJ's position I would be accepting all the opportunites out there. It just bugs me why Michael never can be a part of his own promotion! Why isn't it Michael leaving messages on Myspace, Facebook. Why isn't it Michael performing on these high profile television events. Its always re-hashed material, tributes, old footage, and pretty much the most non personal outlets to reach the masses.

Remember fans, this is just my opinion, I love Michael very much and am just typing in a rant of frustration because I have sat back over the past few years and seen so many great opportunities pass by, and it makes me mad to yet again see another one fly by...

[mello1]

Yeah, I know. They've got some nerve. Michael is the draw and they know it.
I agree with that.

[tupacavelli4life]

If any artist ever had a non closing window, it's Michael Jackson. Here he is nearly 50 years old and having had his first record released in 1969 and we are stilll captivated by "will he or won't he" appear at the Grammys. Obviously, MJ knows the demand will be there because it has been his entire career.

No one is asking if Usher or Chris Brown will appear. No one is fretting if Justin or Fergie is performing. All the hottest artists on the charts still can't bring the speculation and curiosity that only the King of Pop can bring.

Having said all that, the lack of denial by MJ is all the proof you need that he WILL appear at the Grammys. Bet on it.

[troubleman84]

"Why everybody keeps saying it's a 25-year-old album..."

Er, because... it is? :unsure:

Just saying. ^_^

[mello1]

If any artist ever had a non closing window, it's Michael Jackson. Here he is nearly 50 years old and having had his first record released in 1969 and we are stilll captivated by "will he or won't he" appear at the Grammys. Obviously, MJ knows the demand will be there because it has been his entire career.

No one is asking if Usher or Chris Brown will appear. No one is fretting if Justin or Fergie is performing. All the hottest artists on the charts still can't bring the speculation and curiosity that only the King of Pop can bring.

Having said all that, the lack of denial by MJ is all the proof you need that he WILL appear at the Grammys. Bet on it.
LOL. Hey there Chris. The interest in what MJ does or does not do is neverending, no doubt.

We will see soon enough.

[J5master]

He's worked really hard all of his life and I for one don't want to see his legacy reduced to a question mark.


If the public sees a question mark, then it'll only stay until mj gets out there again,and he'll get out there when he's ready. But theres no penalty to him how long this happens cuz this isnt the first time his career is a question mark LOL
Its like "Where is he to here he is again"...it is of no consequence to him other than the more people doubt and question, the sweeter the impact when he DOES go out there to prove them wrong. IMO it doesnt make sense to do it for a re release.


Obviously Michael supported releasing this, so in my opinion he needs to promote it somehow. Like sure, I see where fans are coming from saying he should save the big guns for the new album but I think part 1 of that strategy is to partially promote Thriller 25.

He HAS. Sony has done most of it but he's done it too. The promo is going VERY well for this thing, even if u dont directly SEE Michael all the time. T25 is part of the big "comeback" plan but its not ESSENTIAL, I dont think, to it. It's a boost, but it doesnt hurt him if he doesnt support it directly. Besides, he's done the magazine covers NRJ (i think it was) awards, and all that for this. And the Pepsi commercial. plus more to come. Sony can carry this while MJ works on the new album. But this isnt detrimental to MJ's comeback. It's a rerelease of a 25 year old album and yes he had his imput in it, but the way things are going is enough. Like everyone said the big guns go to new stuff.


The point im trying to make is that Michael needs to show the world that he can still perform, sing live, etc. I

And he will , when he's ready. we've waited several years we can wait a little longer until MJ feels its the right time to do so.


The point is that the Grammy's would have welcomed him with open arms, and if I was in MJ's position I would be accepting all the opportunites out there. It just bugs me why Michael never can be a part of his own promotion!

He IS a part when he wants to be. When he has new music u will SEE that. And MJ operates in a very smart manner. He's careful where he performs and where he appears and what time he does it at.Hes not like these current artists that performs willy nilly everywhere and gets over exposed. MJ operates on SURPRISE and SUSPENSE . The fact that u are so hungry for a performance is what MJ thrives for so that when he DOES, its a BIG EVENT. If he does a t25 performance at the grammys, then one at the MTV awards, then makes a blog on myspace, then does a video blog, then performs at the oscars for some reason lol.....when he comes out with new music the suspense is gone.

[mello1]

The Official Grammy Thread is now open. Closing this one off.