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

[Fayik]

They just showed a new grammys commercial on CBS around 9pm EST and they announce a surprise opening performance!!!

They announced Tina Turner, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Cher, Beatles Tribute and others as performers and then they said "and dont miss a special surprise performance" . Could this be what we are hoping for?

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

It could be. But I don't think that the Grammies would miss the opportunity to advertise Michael's performance and get the highest ratings possible. After all, that is their goal.

[Fayik]

It could be. But I don't think that the Grammies would miss the opportunity to advertise Michael's performance and get the highest ratings possible. After all, that is their goal.


Yes but, it can be anybody! Michael, Madonna, Mariah, or Janet are my best bets. And, don't lie. They wouldn't advertise Michael's performance. Having a 'surprise performer' would make any fan of ANYBODY watch the show because they wouldn't know who it is. The Mariah fans will watch to see if it might be her, or the Madonna fans, the MJ fans, the Janet fans etc.... Having a surprise unites more viewers. Obviously.

[MJsPanda]

It could be. But I don't think that the Grammies would miss the opportunity to advertise Michael's performance and get the highest ratings possible. After all, that is their goal.

If Michael wants it to be a surprise, you can bet your sweet a$$ the Grammys won't say a word! Because if they did, Michael might back out altogether! So WATCH OUT PPL!!!

[serendipity]

Not likely, unfortunately.

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

It could be Michael... Or it could be one of his stand in's... like Usher... or Chris... or Justin... lol.

I hope it's Michael. But if not, I hope it's Mariah.

[hopespringseternal]

It could be Michael... Or it could be one of his stand in's... like Usher... or Chris... or Justin... lol.

I hope it's Michael. But if not, I hope it's Mariah.

:yes: agrees with all you said :flowers:

[the floacist]

I thought the voice over guy said a special tribute to MJ when they played a clip of Man in the Mirror, not a performance?

[MJsPanda]

Fayik, says this is a new one??

[Kingofpop2424]

They just showed a new grammys commercial on CBS around 9pm EST and they announce a surprise opening performance!!!

They announced Tina Turner, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Cher, Beatles Tribute and others as performers and then they said "and dont miss a special surprise performance" . Could this be what we are hoping for?

Nope.



Hollaback.

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

Nevertheless, I will be watching the Grammies to make sure I don't miss it if it is him.

[mickyj007]

They just showed a new grammys commercial on CBS around 9pm EST and they announce a surprise opening performance!!!

They announced Tina Turner, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Cher, Beatles Tribute and others as performers and then they said "and dont miss a special surprise performance" . Could this be what we are hoping for?

No..... it's probably Justin Timberlake or something.

[Bob George]

The surprise is Madonna performing "4 Minutes to Save the World" with Timberlake and Timbaland.

[HumaNature]

Altho, my brain tells me its highly unlikely that MJ will perform.....my instincts say watch the darn grammies:D.......lol...my instincts have been wrong many times.....but i cant get rid of the hope i have! So i'm gonna watch the grammies and PRAY that MJ performs....coz if i don;t watch it and he actually does perform...i'm gonna regret it like there's no tomorrow:D

The surprise performance could even be Cher - i sawon tv she's making a comeback this yr too!

[MJsPanda]

I'm not sure about a performance, but I have a strong feeling he'll be there!

[TSCM]

The surprise is Madonna performing "4 Minutes to Save the World" with Timberlake and Timbaland.
Has this been confirmed? Or just more speculation?

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

Madonna? Oh, shoot....that aint no surprise. And what is this....a new song of hers?

[damien shields]

lol one minute its all about "he will attend" then its "he's doing a video message" then its "he might be the surprise performer"

next thing i hear will be "a past grammy winner just went to the toilet" and everyone here will be speculating "OMG IT MIGHT BE MICHAEL"

:lol:

[damien shields]

Madonna? Oh, shoot....that aint no surprise. And what is this....a new song of hers?

what? of course madonna would be a surprise... she was never announced as a performer... some people i swear think the only person who likes surprises is michael jackson.

[Justice!]

So, he can`t be the "surprising" act when he announced in that commercial:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=f7tEOz7zk5A

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Altho, my brain tells me its highly unlikely that MJ will perform.....my instincts say watch the darn grammies:D.......lol...my instincts have been wrong many times.....but i cant get rid of the hope i have! So i'm gonna watch the grammies and PRAY that MJ performs....coz if i don;t watch it and he actually does perform...i'm gonna regret it like there's no tomorrow:D

The surprise performance could even be Cher - i sawon tv she's making a comeback this yr too!


Ohh Cher! Awsomeness.

[J5master]

^^ why repost that? The video i mean

[cc514]

I think the surprise performance is Tina Turner and Beyonce opening the show together. This has been all over the african american blogs. I think MJ will be there. I don't think he will be performing, but there will be a bunch of artists to pay tribute to him and maybe give him some type award for all of his achievements.

Overall do I think he will perform? Uuuummmm....I gonna have to say NO, but I have no problem standing corrected if the opposite occurs.

[Justice!]

what? of course madonna would be a surprise... she was never announced as a performer... some people i swear think the only person who likes surprises is michael jackson.

Sorry for that, Madonna is a great artist but Michael Jackson is the ultimate "fan magnetic".

Nobody is able to surprise as Michael. He has the biggest surprise factor ...

[Bob George]

^ Doesn't mean any other performer, who hasn't been announced, would be a surprise.

[EssenceOfMagic]

The surprise is Madonna performing "4 Minutes to Save the World" with Timberlake and Timbaland.

Where'd you get that from?

i highly doubt it'll be Michael. It'd be Madonna if what Bob George says is true.

[Silouette]

Dont know how I missed that YT Commercial.
Thanks for posting it Justice.

It would nice if MJ showed up, let alone sang something....anything.
But, my hopes are not up.
Still, I'll watch. :)

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

I'm gettin a little tired of watching Beyonce for everything. I want Michael!

[damien shields]

Sorry for that, Madonna is a great artist but Michael Jackson is the ultimate "fan magnetic".

Nobody is able to surprise as Michael. He has the biggest surprise factor ...

i think it would surprise us here.. the fans
at my work the people EXPECT him to perform, and said they would be surprised if he doesnt. i had to explain that he will not perform.
he surprises us fans on the rare occasion he performs coz we know he hardly ever does this stuff.
to madona fans madona would be a surprise act, and to most of us we wouldnt care.

i reckon the surprise performance is that foo fighters one where the orchesta is made up of people found on youtube.

[Bob George]

^ but that's been announced, so how would it be a "surprise"?

[mickyj007]

MJ is NOT performing lol.

[Break_of_dawn]

I will listen to my gut feeling that says that he won't perform however it would be really neat if he was brought up on stage (if he attends the gala which he's likely to do since it's their 50th anniversary)

[TeliaMJ Fan2008]

Micheal I kown who's going to be?...

[MJsBollywoodGirl7]

I am not going to be watching the Grammys. Because I don't want to see or hear singers that I can not stand. But I am still deffinitely taping the Grammys on Sunday night. But I am not going to get my hopes up that the surprise performer is not going to be Michael.

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

It's gonna be Madonna no doubt, lol. Boooooring. Especially if it's with Timbaland and his puppet Timberlake.

[HumaNature88]

Off Topic: I remember on MJNO, everyone was talking about MJ having big SUV's while he's trying to Heal the World..so when we saw him again, he was with a little hybrid car shopping at an electronics store.Then, everyone started speculating that someone from his team was maybe on the thread and read the fans comments.

Wouldn't be awesome if someone came on now(from his team) and read all the craziness that's going on..will he perform, will he not perform, will he recieve an award, will he send a video message, will he even attend!!?? And tell MJ.

So many questions unanswered! lol

[troubleman84]

Has to be either Madonna or Janet but Madonna opened in '06.

[Cinnamon234]

Well the Time's gonna be performing of course and I heard that Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are gonna be there as well, so yeah it definitely could be Janet.

[barok232]

He should perform because ....I want him to!;-D

[MJFAN79]

I hope so it is the 25th Anniversary of The Biggest Selling Album of ALL Time

[mjjmsc]

i don't know...

[L.J]

I doubt it will be Michael.


I remember having this conversation last year :lol:


there's always a "surprise performer" and everyone always speculates on it being Michael Jackson.


I hope it's Alice Cooper!!! :punk:



:girl_haha:

[TomV87]

Maybe its PRINCE......again LOL

[mjtributepage]

it has been let slipped by someone (cause it was already on the net about a week or two ago)that michael would do the stage however not to sing
so i think thats what they might mean by surprise:lol:
i m sure going to watch this

[TomV87]

It could be anyone in all honesty LOL

[Andrew Ryan]

^ Doesn't mean any other performer, who hasn't been announced, would be a surprise.

madonna would hardly be a surprise, she's in most of the shows performing...a surprise means that people do not expect him/her to be there and yet here the person is. I don't think its madonna!

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Maybe it's Prince doing "Bad", begging for Michael's forgivness and pleading with him to ask him to duet again... lol.

[Starlight]

I almost sure Michael won't perform. What? old songs again? i think the artist with the new material will do the opening, it might be very well Madonna.

[Topflux]

Maybe that's Akon or someone performing their T25 track and then..hopefully MJ joins for half a minute or something.. :lol: I just wonder how for example Akon could perform that track without Michael because Michael's on it. Maybe it's Fergie performing Billie Jean?

[Topflux]

Maybe it's Prince doing "Bad", begging for Michael's forgivness and pleading with him to ask him to duet again... lol.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[BillieJeanDarling]

Maybe it's Prince doing "Bad", begging for Michael's forgivness and pleading with him to ask him to duet again... lol.

LOL, wouldn't that be something. :D

[lilseanb]

Im sure i read somewhere on the net (probs a Whitney forum) that Whitney Houston has been in talks with them, so it could be her and not Michael....have to wait and see :)

[Conspiracy]

Or it could be Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. The possibility's are huge.

Or, it very well can be MJ. He said he have to rehearse dance moves, and therefore he didn't wanna perform. This could be a trick just to think he would not perform, because its going to be a surprise if he do now :)

[Bob George]

^ lol, keep dreaming

[LindaC781]

Oh my!!! I HOPE SO...I am crossing my fingers!! MJ, WE LOVE YOU!! Please perform!! Please??

[Topflux]

They know how MJ fans think and are just teasing.. I think it's not Michael but they just want millions MJ fans to tune in.. :lol:

[Topflux]

Im sure i read somewhere on the net (probs a Whitney forum) that Whitney Houston has been in talks with them, so it could be her and not Michael....have to wait and see :)

Well, I heard that it's Eminem who's not anymore that "slim shady".. :lol:

[Conspiracy]

Please someone confirm these. I need to know if he is performing. if someone cant confirm this i have to take a quick call to Michael Jackson and ask him, but I dont wanna call now if he is learning new dance moves. So i dont knwo how to do yet, I will keep you updated.

[hopespringseternal]

Please someone confirm these. I need to know if he is performing. if someone cant confirm this i have to take a quick call to Michael Jackson and ask him, but I dont wanna call now if he is learning new dance moves. So i dont knwo how to do yet, I will keep you updated.

:lol: :rollin:

[bluemoonchild]

is there any chance to watch it online? *gg*

[Ágnes]

Please someone confirm these. I need to know if he is performing. if someone cant confirm this i have to take a quick call to Michael Jackson and ask him, but I dont wanna call now if he is learning new dance moves. So i dont knwo how to do yet, I will keep you updated.

:lol:

btw already tired...his answering machine said: "rehearsing" :P

[mickyj007]

Please someone confirm these. I need to know if he is performing. if someone cant confirm this i have to take a quick call to Michael Jackson and ask him, but I dont wanna call now if he is learning new dance moves. So i dont knwo how to do yet, I will keep you updated.

Is this a joke? hahaha

[*Mimonde*]

It's probably just the re-uniting of the TIME who will perform with Rihanna.....

[Bob George]

^ Again, not a surprise. That was one of the first announced performances. People have know about that for ages.

[sweet princess]

Nevertheless, I will be watching the Grammies to make sure I don't miss it if it is him.
I agree, I wouldn't want to miss out...

[clairedelune777]

i doubt it is him. After not performing for all this time,i think he would want to make sure that his fans are in the audience

[Bob George]

Don't worry if you do miss it. It'll be all over YouTube within a couple of hours of it if he does perform. Watch the news that night. It would be headline news if Michael performed. If he does perform, you will definitely get a chance to see it at some point.

[dangerous_88]

The surprise is Madonna performing "4 Minutes to Save the World" with Timberlake and Timbaland.

thought the same.
man that song SUCKS!

[smooth_criminal05]

Okay I know we banned his articles...but if some fans are interested in some potential new information they might want to check out *You know who's* blog. If what he is saying turns out to be true....that would be amazing!

[mickyj007]

Okay I know we banned his articles...but if some fans are interested in some potential new information they might want to check out *You know who's* blog. If what he is saying turns out to be true....that would be amazing!

Oh my God.. I just read it..

In rehearsal stage hey.. If I'm gullable I don't care. It was still good to read :P

[Bob George]

I know the rules. But, whatever. There is nothing negative about this article at all.

Jackson's Surprise Grammy Appearance
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329807,00.html

Is it true? Well, my sources say that Michael Jackson may actually be performing at the Grammy Awards this Sunday.

A lot could change between now and Sunday night, but the scenario that’s been described for me goes something like this: Justin Timberlake starts the show singing along with a tape of Frank Sinatra. The next act up is Jackson, performing one of his hits from "Thriller," possibly even re-creating the dance number for "Billie Jean" he made famous at the Motown 25th anniversary show in 1983.

Will it happen? Who knows. Jackson, my sources insist, has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio and keeping away from the Staples Center, where the Grammy show takes place.

Of course, if it does happen, Jackson would get a huge boost for the special 25th anniversary edition of "Thriller" that Sony releases on Tuesday. And if it doesn’t work out, well, then … as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Michael, the ball’s in your court. And believe it or not, we’re rooting for you.

[mickyj007]

^Thanks. This needed to be posted, even if it turns out to be untrue.

[mickyj007]

Actually.. in all reality, would it be overkill if MJ were to perform, and THEN a tribute by Akon n co. etc were to be done?

I think it would. Not saying I wouldn't want that.. It would be ideal in my books, but I think it would be too much concentration on MJ.

[arXter]

what a sneaky bugger - refraining from filth just to get his lame "my sources tell me" BS spread through the community because he knows we're his only audience lol

[damien shields]

i saw the RF thing hours ago and was sincerely hoping no one would post it here. Why spread his word. IF Mike is planning a surprise then we are potentially about to ruin it. Delete the post i think. If it happens it WILL be a surprise. If it doesnt it doesnt. We do not need to have 3 days of high hopes and media attention on this then it not happen.

I recommend paying NO attention to it and let a surprise be a surprise. And if it turns out false then we didnt miss discussing ANYTHING

[KOPV]

well have they officially announced the THRILLER tribute? If not that's probably all it is... I did not see anything surrounding the tribute on there website.. Unless I over looked it..

[mickyj007]

Actually I agree with Damien. This has happened before with the X Factor appearance.

Press leaked it, and MJ pulled out simply because it wasn't a surprise anymore.

I think it'd be right to delete this 'MJ may actually perform' topic too. The article by Rodjer is bad enough in this sense.

[arXter]

Press leaked it, and MJ pulled out simply because it wasn't a surprise anymore.

i've seen this posted twice here.. where're you getting this idea from!?

ever thought that maybe the anti-christ of music Simon Cowell was just doing his BS promotional hype as usual before a new season? imo it's an insult to Mike to even suggest he thought about being a part of a lame institution like American Idol and co.

[damien shields]

i've seen this posted twice here.. where're you getting this idea from!?

ever thought that maybe the anti-christ of music Simon Cowell was just doing his BS promotional hype as usual before a new season? imo it's an insult to Mike to even suggest he thought about being a part of a lame institution like American Idol and co.

the source is SONY.

I am voting to delete this thread and reopen the thread AFTER the grammys. I sincerely do not want to ruin anything that may or may not be planned. We will only have ourselves to blame.

[mickyj007]

i've seen this posted twice here.. where're you getting this idea from!?

ever thought that maybe the anti-christ of music Simon Cowell was just doing his BS promotional hype as usual before a new season? imo it's an insult to Mike to even suggest he thought about being a part of a lame institution like American Idol and co.

It's not an 'idea'.. its a fact.

MJ likes surprising, and this rumour has the potential to spread like wildfire, with the help of us and other media. So in my opinion the thread should be deleted.

[arXter]

the source is SONY.

Sony confirmed Mike to be on the X-Factor?!

[mickyj007]

Sony confirmed, at a meeting with an MJ forum admin I know (regarding T25 release), that MJ pulled out of the X factor appearance because the media leaked the rumour, and it was hence no longer a surprise.

And yes, a Grammys performance thread should be re-opened in 2 days after the Grammys.

[damien shields]

Sony confirmed Mike to be on the X-Factor?!

they confirmed he was GOING to be on it. but canceled due to info leaks.



Once again, i request CLOSE THIS THREAD and have the RF article DELETED!



Who is with me?

[arXter]

they confirmed he was GOING to be on it. but canceled due to info leaks.
since when did they have a say in his business pre-T25? unless you're talking about the Sony division running X-Factor alongside Cowell. in which case, i wouldn't trust as a confirmation.

[damien shields]

since when did they have a say in his business pre-T25? unless you're talking about the Sony division running X-Factor alongside Cowell. in which case, i wouldn't trust as a confirmation.

believe it or not, it was sheduled to happen.


Thread closure anyone?

[KOPV]

IT says suprize performANCE, not performER..

I went to the grammy website, it does not mention ANYTHING (that I see) regarding the Thriller tribute.. The performance is probably the Thriller tribute TO Michael Jackson.. Not MJ himself..

[mickyj007]

IT says suprize performANCE, not performER..

I went to the grammy website, it does not mention ANYTHING (that I see) regarding the Thriller tribute.. The performance is probably the Thriller tribute TO Michael Jackson.. Not MJ himself..

Dude, read previous posts please. lol.

Close this thread because it's better to be safe than sorry.

[J5master]

^^ haha dont get ur hopes up in particulars lol

[mickyj007]

I'm being sensible and realistic here. You watch.. that Rodjer Friedman article will be duplicated beyond belief within the next 48 hours by other journalists online and through other media outlets, and, if the rumour that MJ is planning to perform is infact true, and he pulls out because it's been spread by the media, the fans will not be happy.

Hence why I think this forum should take NO PART in spreading (potentially true) rumours. Just to be safe.

That's my 2 cents worth anyway.

[arXter]

we're getting so many reports and different takes on this and people go with the most unreliable one because it gives hope. and now we're supposed to stop talking about it? lol

this is called hysteria.

[Andrew Ryan]

lets just chill and sit down and wait for Grammys. Its a good idea to block this thread and open it after the show.

[platinumpapi]

It would be without doubt the most eagerly awaited performance from the worlds greatest living entertainer - but will it happen? Fox News are reporting that MJ has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio to recreate Billie Jean. Right now, nobody knows if this is a done deal.

Fox News

[Topflux]

Recreating.. ? Really?! OMG that would be kinda dream come true!! A new BJ performance!!

[Roxanne]

**** fox news

[arXter]

... up the **** shoot

[mello1]

It could be. But I don't think that the Grammies would miss the opportunity to advertise Michael's performance and get the highest ratings possible. After all, that is their goal.
Exactly. Of course, they will benefit from all of the speculation, as fans on Janet boards think it's her.

But I think it's neither. Janet is rehearsing for a Good Morning America concert on the 26th, the day her CD drops, and MJ?

Who knows. Maybe they leaked the 'grammys and MJ been in negotiations, but all he will do is show up' line to throw peeps off.

MJ doesn't like to do TV performances. Never have. Plus I would think that he would save himself for new work.

Hell, it could be Madonna. She was in NYC hosting a benefit a few days ago and she has a new CD coming out soon.

It could be Barbra Streisand. It could be Paul McCarthney. It could be the reunion of some big mega band of the 70s. Who knows.

All I know is I'm not getting worked up about it because the performances on the Grammys have gone down in the toilet in recent years and MJ would need to do the WHOLE show in order to impress me....:rolleyes:

[Topflux]

I think it means that he is recreating the live mix, maybe having rehearsals for Fergie but not rehearsing himself.. But who knows.

[lilsusie]

OMFG FOR REAL???
OR just rUMOUR?

[mello1]

Yes but, it can be anybody! Michael, Madonna, Mariah, or Janet are my best bets. And, don't lie. They wouldn't advertise Michael's performance. Having a 'surprise performer' would make any fan of ANYBODY watch the show because they wouldn't know who it is. The Mariah fans will watch to see if it might be her, or the Madonna fans, the MJ fans, the Janet fans etc.... Having a surprise unites more viewers. Obviously.
True dat and when its some 'nobody' in the eyes of everyone else who were wishing for A, B, or C, and the performance SUCKS and the whole show SUCKS, peeps get pissed off, sitting thru yet another boring show.

With VHS tape and Utube, I think I will still sit this one out.

[mello1]

This thread will be merged with the other Grammy thread.

[damien shields]

I'm being sensible and realistic here. You watch.. that Rodjer Friedman article will be duplicated beyond belief within the next 48 hours by other journalists online and through other media outlets, and, if the rumour that MJ is planning to perform is infact true, and he pulls out because it's been spread by the media, the fans will not be happy.

Hence why I think this forum should take NO PART in spreading (potentially true) rumours. Just to be safe.

That's my 2 cents worth anyway.

i agree.. CLOSE THE THREAD!

OMG and now the name makes the thread even worse. Im going to bed and expect to wake up to a ruined potential surprise. If this discussion aint closed i am BETTING on a fan riot after Grammys if he doesnt perform.

Close it.

[punchdrunklove114]

It would be without doubt the most eagerly awaited performance from the worlds greatest living entertainer - but will it happen? Fox News are reporting that MJ has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio to recreate Billie Jean. Right now, nobody knows if this is a done deal.

Fox News

This was in that banned columnist update today!

[mello1]

No. We aren't closing the thread. It's okay to discuss and speculate away... I made this thread, Part II, as the other thread was getting too large. Please use this thread to discuss MJ-related Grammy stuff.

On Sunday, MJJC will start an officially Grammys Thread in this main section.

[Topflux]

The surprise is Madonna performing "4 Minutes to Save the World" with Timberlake and Timbaland.

That's quite a probable option..

[punchdrunklove114]

That's quite a probable option..

That's going to be boring as all get out :lol:

[Thriller_MJ]

OMG is this for real :D :D please please please let it be real

[ahmadnat]

I am 100% sure MJ will NOT perform... this kinda speculation is so common and we're proved wrong every time. Unfortunately, we cant hope for being suprised by MJ... if anything they will overstate anything he does. E.g. the superbowl commercial, T25 promotion, WMA appearance... etc. Nothing is ever understated by MJ and the relevant parties.

[lilsusie]

I pray to God that he will give a great performance. :pray: :D

[mjfan4ever2009]

I don't believe he will perform. But I'm going to watch the grammy's anyway. For the first time in years, you-know-who isn't tramping and stamping on Michael. Enjoy it while it lasts. He'll be back to his old self before we know it. But be this as it may, you-know-who's credibility is totally shot with me. I'll believe it when I see it.

[mello1]

I am 100% sure MJ will NOT perform... this kinda speculation is so common and we're proved wrong every time. Unfortunately, we cant hope for being suprised by MJ... if anything they will overstate anything he does. E.g. the superbowl commercial, T25 promotion, WMA appearance... etc. Nothing is ever understated by MJ and the relevant parties.
LOL! No one is 100% sure about anything when it comes to Michael Jackson. But I would caution peeps not to get their hopes up high.

But I do think it's likely that the man will be there in flesh. Given that T-25 drops on Tuesday, it wouldn't make sense for him not to be there...

[platinumpapi]

Is it true? Well, my sources say that Michael Jackson may actually be performing at the Grammy Awards this Sunday.

A lot could change between now and Sunday night, but the scenario that’s been described for me goes something like this: Justin Timberlake starts the show singing along with a tape of Frank Sinatra. The next act up is Jackson, performing one of his hits from "Thriller," possibly even re-creating the dance number for "Billie Jean" he made famous at the Motown 25th anniversary show in 1983.

Will it happen? Who knows. Jackson, my sources insist, has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio and keeping away from the Staples Center, where the Grammy show takes place.

Of course, if it does happen, Jackson would get a huge boost for the special 25th anniversary edition of "Thriller" that Sony releases on Tuesday. And if it doesn’t work out, well, then … as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Michael, the ball’s in your court. And believe it or not, we’re rooting for you.


Fox News

[mello1]

LOL! Fox News ROOTING FOR MICHAEL JACKSON????

BWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sparkle72]

God, I hope it's him.
I'd die!!!!!!!!

I'm going to rule Madonna out.
I visit a lot of her forums and so far nothing has been mentioned.
If she was performing you can bet her fans would know all the details by now. (Surprise or not).
Trust me.

[Michaele]

I'll try not to get excited, lol.
It's Roger Friedman, come on! The guy was claming Michael's dying in hospital while he was actually on the East Coast havin fun with his children so yeah...

Off Topic: I remember on MJNO, everyone was talking about MJ having big SUV's while he's trying to Heal the World..so when we saw him again, he was with a little hybrid car shopping at an electronics store.Then, everyone started speculating that someone from his team was maybe on the thread and read the fans comments.
:toofunny:
I so remember that. he was spyin on us I tell ya.

[Sparkle72]

I'll try not to get excited, lol.
It's Roger Friedman, come on! The guy was claming Michael's dying in hospital while he was actually on the East Coast havin fun with his children so yeah...

:toofunny:


LOL.
OMG.

[lilsusie]

^^ it's pure coincidence i guess.
if he reads this, Michael, pls don't wear sunglasses to the award show if you're going.
and i love you and i miss you very much. :wub:

[mello1]

I'll try not to get excited, lol.
It's Roger Friedman, come on! The guy was claming Michael's dying in hospital while he was actually on the East Coast havin fun with his children so yeah...

:toofunny:
I so remember that. he was spyin on us I tell ya.
Don't mention his name. I let that stay on here only because the poster was smart enough not to do that, given our rules on him and that the message is basically benign -- this time.

[troubleman84]

I just viewed that story. :lol:

JESUS H. CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl:

[*Navi*]

Would be great to see MJ doin' Billie Jean!:punk:

Thanks for the Info's Guys!:cool:

[blacknimproud]

It'll be so freakin cool if he performed "remember the time" hahahahah :lol:

[~Lindsey~]

^including the sexy finger twist lol could u imagine!!
I won't get my hopes up but I can't wait, I'm looking forward to the thriller tribute

[Irish Flower]

LOL! Mello, I nearly fell off my chair when I read it. I knew who it was from.

[Michaele]

Don't mention his name. I let that stay on here only because the poster was smart enough not to do that, given our rules on him and that the message is basically benign -- this time.

Oh, sorry for that..lol.
I don't see why you let that stay on here, tho. The fact that it's not negative doesn't make it any more true. It's still the same person behind that crap & I don't trust him at all.

I'd die if Michael decided to perform. Who knows, mabye my fav journalist is right for the very first time in his life. Doubt it but hey..

[blacknimproud]

^including the sexy finger twist lol could u imagine!!


Hahah, yeah!! :lol:

That "twirl of the finger" was so downright devious! lol

[mello1]

Oh, sorry for that..lol.
I don't see why you let that stay on here, tho. The fact that it's not negative doesn't make it any more true. It's still the same person behind that crap & I don't trust him at all.

I'd die if Michael decided to perform. Who knows, mabye my fav journalist is right for the very first time in his life. Doubt it but hey..
Only because it's speculation.

Like everyone else is doing.

Cuz I really don't believe it.

[MJDB]

well it's enough for me to see him there, even if he did not perform, but he should start mingling at those occasions as before

[mello1]

It will be great to see him there, no question about it.

[knight56]

But would would fox say that he has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio and keeping away from the Staples Center, where the Grammy show takes place.?? Why would they lie?

[LovelyOne]

I wouldn't want it to be Michael if he's performing an old song...just becasue like some other people have said, I don't think he should be bringing back a performance from 20-something years ago as his first public performance in years...

But if it's a "surprise performance" with Michael and the other artists singing one of the Thriller remixes, I could see that...that would be cool.

But I think it's Janet anyway.

:D

[knight56]

I wouldn't want it to be Michael if he's performing an old song...just becasue like some other people have said, I don't think he should be bringing back a performance from 20-something years ago as his first public performance in years...

But if it's a "surprise performance" with Michael and the other artists singing one of the Thriller remixes, I could see that...that would be cool.

But I think it's Janet anyway.

:D


Ya but he is Michael Jackson he can sing and dance to his classics if he wants.

[ladyplatinum]

Being brutally honest right now, I've never seen a tribute that was a total smash effort in recent years...I mean of all the tributes I've seen on television for many other artists, including Michael. I've often been let down by the performances.

Can we possibly get a knock out tribute that would make Michael want to get up on stage and show everybody that they can't even top him?

What if the tribute was "smoking hot" would people get to thinking "WOW! That was better than Michael's ever done it."

Would he, could he, dare he get up there and smoke 'em...burn it up and say, "Now that's how it's really done.":D

Of course, I'm stretching a bit because is this something Michael would have in his character to do...if there were such great performances put forth by the All-Stars?

I'm just going to sit and watch and criticize, if need be. I might be impressed or I might say..."Ah, hell. I knew it."-_-

Anyway, I'm going to love seeing him sitting there taking it all in.:P

[dangerous_88]

no WAY they will say someone is better than MJ - come on, they are all RIDICULOUS compared to Michael and everyone is aware of that. If he will perform, we must wait and see. But still , he is in such a positive spotlight you just can't be negative 'bout it,right? :)

[NowhereSeven]

Ain't no second Mike out there! As I said many times before. He should use the Grammys to get back on the map as a performer. Even if its a new medley. P did it 2004 and that was tight!

I don't expect anything from Fergie, Kanye, Will.i.am or whoever will perform. Their remixes and new versions are lame as hell and the tribute won't come close anything Mike ever did.

Don't get me wrong, if today's kids just get it by listenin to today's singers so be it.

Nowhere7

[KOPV]

the performance in itself with the other artists will not be good.. In MJ standard, not even close.. BUT considering why they are doing it, people seeing it.. I LOVE IT..

The idea and consept of them dedicating a performance to MJ always goes over well with me.. Showing the younger generation how to RESPECT a legend.

There idols giving it up to MJ.. that's what I love

[qbee]

A tribute is not a competition it is honoring the person you are tributing
they might do a medley or reinactment of Thriller - not sure what they
will do buy - no need to criticise - something done out of love and respect
to honor Michael .. It's not going to be something to compare against his talent.
It is to honor his talent and should be - viewed in that manner ..

I will aplaud and graciously except their loving effort as will Michael.

Dont know why you percieved it as being somthing to compare against Michael -
A tribute is done to Honor _ and Im am so proud they are doing it.

[Natasha]

hm, I think we have to wait and see!

[mello1]

This is being moved into the Grammy thread.

[Nemo777]

they confirmed he was GOING to be on it. but canceled due to info leaks.



Once again, i request CLOSE THIS THREAD and have the RF article DELETED!



Who is with me?


I agree 100% ! Please delete this thread!!

We dont have to speculate if he will appear/ perform or not and just wait and see what will happen.

[Irish Flower]

A tribute is not a competition it is honoring the person you are tributing
they might do a medley or reinactment of Thriller - not sure what they
will do buy - no need to criticise - something done out of love and respect
to honor Michael .. It's not going to be something to compare against his talent.
It is to honor his talent and should be - viewed in that manner ..

I will aplaud and graciously except their loving effort as will Michael.

Dont know why you percieved it as being somthing to compare against Michael -
A tribute is done to Honor _ and Im am so proud they are doing it.


I agree Bee. I think it is great they are honouring him. It's great to see him respected for his music after all that he has been through. God, when you think back to just 3 years ago when he was going through such trauma and now 3 years later he may be sitting watching a tribute to him smiling and clapping and enjoying himself. Fans are putting way too much emphasis on it and wanting Michael to perform etc. Let it be what it is. If Michael turns up to watch then that is a plus. If he does a surprise performance then that will be great too but at the end of the day I don't care whether he does or not. He doesn't need to perform for this. It's a tribute and celebration of T25. I am just simply going with the flow.

[FinalEyes]

Hmm, well I still think it's Janet. Michael will probably show up to watch, but it's very unlikely that he'll perform IMO.

I hope I'm wrong, though.

[Topflux]

That's BS that he would have cancelled because of info leaks. Maybe he wants people to think that he really cancelled, maybe even some of his closest people.. :lol: If he had been preparing, he wouldn't have had no reason to cancel, and btw most of the people know T25 is out.. :lol:

[Grand Master S]

It's in 2 days. No use torturing yourself over it, I don't think. There's no reason to get your hopes up and hold the MJ stuff to some unpromised standard, but at the same time it'd be great if he performed. I'd probably say he won't, but who knows?

[mello1]

they confirmed he was GOING to be on it. but canceled due to info leaks.



Once again, i request CLOSE THIS THREAD and have the RF article DELETED!



Who is with me?
As long as peeps want to post in this thread and no rules are being broken, the thread will remain open.

[Zipper]

Michael Jackson Won't Perform at Grammy Awards

Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

"Extra" has learned that reports of a special performance Sunday night are false. The show's Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has put an end to speculation, dismissing rumors that he's taking the stage.

[ExtraTV] (http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/michael_jackson_wont_perform_a.php)

[arXter]

That's BS that he would have cancelled because of info leaks. Maybe he wants people to think that he really cancelled, maybe even some of his closest people.. :lol: If he had been preparing, he wouldn't have had no reason to cancel, and btw most of the people know T25 is out.. :lol:
LOL thank you. it really is such a drama queen thing to do but most importantly, it would have been his loss and his loss only. makes absolute no business sense to kill it just based on that silly notion.

[mello1]

well have they officially announced the THRILLER tribute? If not that's probably all it is... I did not see anything surrounding the tribute on there website.. Unless I over looked it..
It's been on the commercials. Some sort of T-25 tribute. That's all we do know.

[LovelyOne]

Ya but he is Michael Jackson he can sing and dance to his classics if he wants.

He can "do it if he wants", but he's too smart to.

[mello1]

Michael Jackson Won't Perform at Grammy Awards

Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

"Extra" has learned that reports of a special performance Sunday night are false. The show's Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has put an end to speculation, dismissing rumors that he's taking the stage.

[ExtraTV] (http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/michael_jackson_wont_perform_a.php)
Thanks Zipper. Will change the title.

Once again... LOL!

[qbee]

Michael Jackson Won't Perform at Grammy Awards

Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop WON"T be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

"Extra" has learned that reports of a special performance Sunday night are false. The show's Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has put an end to speculation, dismissing rumors that he's taking the stage.

[ExtraTV] (http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/michael_jackson_wont_perform_a.php)

Thank you - now we can stop speculating _Extra is a reliable source
The Grammy show producer has stated Michael will NOT perform


Michael will be honored at the Grammy's but NOT perform

[TSCM]

Good, let's hope this official denial spreads before the false rumor of him performing does...

[BabeBeMine]

I know some fans don't want MJ performig older songs,but it's very rare that a artist has the 1# selling album of all time and they celebrate it after 25 years. Actually this is a 1st

If Prince's Purple Rain was the 1# selling album of all time and they celebrated it after 25 years,i think he would perform some tracks from the album live.

This isn't just some Greatest Hits release. It's the celebration of the 1# selling album of all time.

[Bee]

I am glad to know that truth that MJ will not perform in Sunday's Grammys.

However, MJ is MJ and things CAN change. I am just saying. :)

BTW, I like this thread. No one bashed one another and I was laughing at some of the comments. :)

[troubleman84]

Good, let's hope this official denial spreads before the false rumor of him performing does...

I think ur a little too late in wishing that...

[serendipity]

Perez says Michael will NOT attend the show at all.

[Yeezy]

Really cant wait till Monday when all this speculation/rumours are over and done with!!

[mello1]

Perez says Michael will NOT attend the show at all.



Maybe Janet told him that last night...

*starting another rumor and sneaking out of thread....* :P

[WHES]

Well, if Perez Hilton says it it must be true. Lock the thread.

[MJsPYT1]

Michael Jackson Won't Perform at Grammy Awards

Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

"Extra" has learned that reports of a special performance Sunday night are false. The show's Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has put an end to speculation, dismissing rumors that he's taking the stage.

[ExtraTV] (http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/02/michael_jackson_wont_perform_a.php)

he's not coming at all?? :no: I just wanted to see him :(

*sigh* I knew he probably wasnt gonna perform cause of some article saying it was late notice for him, and he wold prob wait for his new material.

but i didnt know he WASNT COMING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( :(

oh well..........hey, if he doesnt want to go then he aint goin!

guess we'll know EVERYTHING for sure on Sunday night!!! whooo!!!!

LOL whes!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Fayik]

OMG I have only made like 2 threads and they both went more than 10 pages :lol:

I am quite the topic starter! :toofunny:

[Dervla]

I think it will be will.i.am, Kanye West, Akon and Fergie who will be performing the tribute to Michael.... or I could be wrong. We'll see .....

[athina_livadi]

Extra didn't say that he WON'T be there it claims that he WON'T perform there is a difference....we'll wait and see!

[mello1]

It was blogger Perez Hilton who says that MJ is not coming at all.

But I wouldn't hold my breath on that one, either.

Remember the NYDN was first to report that MJ and the producers of the Grammys agreed to having the T-25 tribute, but that he would not perform, but would come on stage.

So we have to wait to see what occurs....

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Didn't we know this already though? That Michael is going to send a video message, but isn't going to actually attend? Can't blame him. The Grammys suck booty and the performers are always horrible.

[Topflux]

I think he should come to watch this tribute like he did in WMA's. This tribute is much bigger. I think the suprise performer is Madonna.

[HUGE_MJ_FAN]

Remember MJ cancelled Xfactor because of a leak.. Maybe the Grammy's board will do anything to have MJ perform? even deny.

[mello1]

I think he should come to watch this tribute like he did in WMA's. This tribute is much bigger. I think the suprise performer is Madonna.

Some peeps are saying it's gonna be Whitney. Others are reporting that Alicia Keys is going to do a 'duet' with Frank Sinatra.

Now, I love Frank, but this is getting a bit riduculous....:*****:

[lilseanb]

Some peeps are saying it's gonna be Whitney. Others are reporting that Alicia Keys is going to do a 'duet' with Frank Sinatra.

Now, I love Frank, but this is getting a bit riduculous....:*****:

I read over a month ago that Alicia was going to Duet with Whitney

[Topflux]

Btw Michael never opens any show so it can't be Michael.. But what if Michael suprised the surprise performer, that would be cool.. :lol:

[mello1]

Message to Dmite: please activate your PM.

[Bee]

So, when did Perez Hilton began reliable? So, just because Perez said that MJ is not attending the award show, it is the truth? Wow. That is something.

I do not believe it. I say, let's wait and see.

As for the video tribute, I do not believe that rumor as well. Let me also say that bashing an credible award show is low. The grammys might have its issues, but the bashing is uncalled for. Just saying.

[mello1]

I read over a month ago that Alicia was going to Duet with Whitney
I just read from another board (have NO idea if it's true), that Whitney didn't want to perform with another artist, so hell, I dunno?:P

[mello1]

Btw Michael never opens any show so it can't be Michael.. But what if Michael suprised the surprise performer, that would be cool.. :lol:
That's right, that's right..... LOL

MJ CLOSES THE PLACE DOWNNNN. He opens the show and then everybody would go home afterwards! What would be the point??? LOL:lol::lol::lol:

[TSCM]

Didn't we know this already though? That Michael is going to send a video message, but isn't going to actually attend? Can't blame him. The Grammys suck booty and the performers are always horrible.
The rumor about the "video acceptance speech" seems the least credible of them all. It was started by a random fan who claims that on some other unnamed forum another fan said that his uncle had some involvement :blink:. It sounds completely made up to me, and the fact that the poster has failed to provide even a link to the original so-called forum post furthers my belief that it was most likely a fan-created rumor, started for the sake of creating more drama...

The only factual information that anyone has at this point is that: 1.) GRAMMYs have confirmed that an "All-Star Thriller Tribute" will take place. 2.) Executive GRAMMYs Producer Ken Ehrlich has stated that Michael will not be taking the stage nor performing at the event.

Everything else is speculation, and will presumably remain as such until the event in two days.

[Bee]

Thank you, TSCM. Even Perez Hilton's "info" regarding this is considered speculation.

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Oh, okay. Thanks.

NEXT... lol.

[Topflux]

These award ceremonies must start making tickets that says

"If, and only if Michael Jackson - The King Of Pop and absolutely the best performer in the world - doesn't drag his ass to this ceremony the price of this ticket will be returned"

[Bee]

Alright, I just watched part if the TV show Extra. Carlos Diaz, Extra reporter, asked one of the producers of the Grammys (I think his name was Ken), "Is Michael Jackson performing on the Grammys?"? The producer said, "No, he is not."

Now, Carlos did not asked if MJ is going to be on the show, he simply asked if MJ is going to perform. So, basically, it looks like it is a possibility that MJ *might* be at the award show. Just wanted to share.

From Tvguide.com


In addition to Daughtry, the Grammys will also be missing another titan of music: Michael Jackson. Despite the rumors, exec producer Ken Ehrlich told Extra that Jackson will not be performing, no matter how many renditions of "Thriller" fans at karaoke bars nationwide may be doing in protest. — Mickey O'Connor

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Daughtry-Grammys/800032786

[Rasta Pasta]

team MJ's phone must be blowing up over this... when Sunday comes... we will see

its funny how everyone is asking about Michael..

when Michael does performance.. that will be the hotest ticket in town....

[motown lady]

The rumor about the "video acceptance speech" seems the least credible of them all. It was started by a random fan who claims that on some other unnamed forum another fan said that his uncle had some involvement :blink:. It sounds completely made up to me, and the fact that the poster has failed to provide even a link to the original so-called forum post furthers my belief that it was most likely a fan-created rumor, started for the sake of creating more drama...

The only factual information that anyone has at this point is that: 1.) GRAMMYs have confirmed that an "All-Star Thriller Tribute" will take place. 2.) Executive GRAMMYs Producer Ken Ehrlich has stated that Michael will not be taking the stage nor performing at the event.

Everything else is speculation, and will presumably remain as such until the event in two days.


Who else feels that especially with fox's supposed about face re; MJ that there's a conspiracy here. "We are pullling for him", I mean.. come on!

I believe that based on MJ's experience's both with California & the disrespect he's received from the Grammy committees that he could have very well decided to give them the 'high hat', with another 'self imposed exile' move designed to reverse the snub In regard to fux, the rest of the media, the prejudice or double standards he's endured as a businessman/artist in the American music industry and country as a whole. I consider fux's leaks to be veiled threats made to MJ & wouldn't doubt he felt the same. Keep in mind that fox is owned by murdoch, who is the propoganda specialist for the republican party, (bush's buddy).

I mean think, do you think the Elvis estate, (interestingly enough recently named a national landmark by bush just after they drove MJ from his home ), BlacK American music owner, 'Mr. Maca' Paul MCartney or Sony (who apparently has a month to decide to make an offer), really wants to see MJ honored. They know if he shows, this time timberflake will have to acknowledge where he got his 'ideas about music' & his moves! Yes they'll have to deal with the tributes to MJ by other musicians based on his musical accomplishments, but also their expressions of support to him regarding the obvious political persecution & purely 'traditional' brand of american racism he has endured.

For the record, Dick Clark always considered his American Music Awards to be the alternative to the Grammys' well-whitewashed acknowledgement of music.

[Smooth David]

What does RAYMONE say about that?

[hopespringseternal]

The rumor about the "video acceptance speech" seems the least credible of them all. It was started by a random fan who claims that on some other unnamed forum another fan said that his uncle had some involvement :blink:. It sounds completely made up to me, and the fact that the poster has failed to provide even a link to the original so-called forum post furthers my belief that it was most likely a fan-created rumor, started for the sake of creating more drama...

The only factual information that anyone has at this point is that: 1.) GRAMMYs have confirmed that an "All-Star Thriller Tribute" will take place. 2.) Executive GRAMMYs Producer Ken Ehrlich has stated that Michael will not be taking the stage nor performing at the event.

Everything else is speculation, and will presumably remain as such until the event in two days.

Thanks TSCM for being the calm in the fan storm of craziness :lol:

[motown lady]

The rumor about the "video acceptance speech" seems the least credible of them all. It was started by a random fan who claims that on some other unnamed forum another fan said that his uncle had some involvement :blink:. It sounds completely made up to me, and the fact that the poster has failed to provide even a link to the original so-called forum post furthers my belief that it was most likely a fan-created rumor, started for the sake of creating more drama...

The only factual information that anyone has at this point is that: 1.) GRAMMYs have confirmed that an "All-Star Thriller Tribute" will take place. 2.) Executive GRAMMYs Producer Ken Ehrlich has stated that Michael will not be taking the stage nor performing at the event.

Everything else is speculation, and will presumably remain as such until the event in two days.


Hey I'm on a break but wanted to pop in here!

As long it works out for his interests & in his favor and most importantly is on his terms then whatever MJ decideds to do, as a MJ fan, will be fine with me!

Who else feels that especially with fox's supposed about face re; MJ that there's a conspiracy here. "We are pullling for him", I mean.. come on!

I believe that based on MJ's experience's both with California & the disrespect he's received from the Grammy committees that he could have very well decided to give them the 'high hat'!

I'm sure he's at least considering whether or not to answer with another 'self imposed exile' move designed to reverse the snub in regard to fux, the rest of the media, the prejudice or double standards he's endured as a businessman/artist in the American music industry and country as a whole. I consider fux's:mad: leaks to be veiled threats made to MJ & wouldn't doubt he felt the same. Keep in mind that fox is owned by murdoch, who is the propoganda specialist for the republican party, (bush's buddy).

I mean think, do you think the Elvis estate, (interestingly enough recently named a national landmark by bush just after they drove MJ from his home ), BlacK American music owner, 'Mr. Maca' Paul MCartney or Sony (who apparently has a month to decide to make an offer), really wants to see MJ honored. Not to mention the media..fox included. They know if he is too visible, this time timberflake will have to acknowledge where he got his 'ideas about music' & his moves! Yes, they'll have to deal with the tributes to MJ by other musicians based on his musical accomplishments, but also their expressions of support to him regarding all of the obvious political persecution! His situation speaks to the purely 'traditional' brand of American racism both he & African American celebs in this county have & continue to endure... over the past 50 years.

For the record, Dick Clark always considered his American Music Awards to be the alternative to the Grammys' well-whitewashed acknowledgement of music.

[Bee]

Ok - According to a more credible source, Access Hollywood (tv show) said that MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.

[rickd]

The only reason why Friedman is writing nice things about MJ and saying they are rooting foor him is so in 3 days time he can write something like "MJ wasn't up to it, my sources say he can't dance anymore, he was full of anxiety and nerves" yada yada yada.

[mickyj007]

Reasons I believe Ken Ulrich would deny an MJ performance to Extra:

1. Would it be a surprise performance if Ken were to say "yeah actually, Michael's scheduled to perform on Sunday"? No.

2. MJ is known for backing out of performances at the last minute. Ken, therefore, would not be able to say Michael is performing, because if MJ were to infact back out close to the night, Ken would be accused of lying about an MJ performance.

Hence, by Ken saying that Michael Jackson isn't scheduled to perform at the Grammys, he 1. Won't be held liable for spreading a false statement if MJ were to back out, and, 2. MJ and Ken will have been successful is staging a surprise performance that no-one would have otherwise expected.

That's my theory. Just thinking out loud.

[LovelyOne]

Ok - According to a more credible source, Access Hollywood (tv show) said that MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.

Wow, how can MJ not attend an all-star tribute to him? lol

That's weird...

[Victory2004]

That's kinda too bad if he doesn't go cus I know fergie has hoped he would be there considering she's never met him in person before.

[motown lady]

Ok - According to a more credible source, Access Hollywood (tv show) said that MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.


Thanks for the update:wub:

If it works for him, then Good!

[motown lady]

Ok - According to a more credible source, Access Hollywood (tv show) said that MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.


Did they happen to mention who their source was?

[The Diva]

Kinda sad but kinda knew he wouldn't show....but at least he can see it from his home.

[LovelyOne]

Oh my gawd!! Why did the commercial change now?!! It left out Michael's tribute!! lol I just saw the commercial yesterday and it said an all star tribute to Michael's 25th anniversary of Thriller and then I just saw it again like two minutes ago and they left that part out!

Awwwwwwwwwwww!!!

[WHES]

Man, I hope they didn't pull everything MJ-related off the show.

[mickyj007]

Man, I hope they didn't pull everything MJ-related off the show.

somehow I don't think that's gonna happen considering it's 25 anniv. of Thriller, Quincy Jones is the Grammys Host, They're showing Pepsi Life Water ads during the ad breaks and they've already planned a tribute at minimum.

[wendy2004]

The rumor about the "video acceptance speech" seems the least credible of them all. It was started by a random fan who claims that on some other unnamed forum another fan said that his uncle had some involvement :blink:. It sounds completely made up to me, and the fact that the poster has failed to provide even a link to the original so-called forum post furthers my belief that it was most likely a fan-created rumor, started for the sake of creating more drama...

The only factual information that anyone has at this point is that: 1.) GRAMMYs have confirmed that an "All-Star Thriller Tribute" will take place. 2.) Executive GRAMMYs Producer Ken Ehrlich has stated that Michael will not be taking the stage nor performing at the event.

Everything else is speculation, and will presumably remain as such until the event in two days.

Agrees. :flowers:


The only reason why Friedman is writing nice things about MJ and saying they are rooting foor him is so in 3 days time he can write something like "MJ wasn't up to it, my sources say he can't dance anymore, he was full of anxiety and nerves" yada yada yada.

That's GOT to be the only logical explanation for the report I just read. :lol: It reminds me of that movie Poltergeist. NO ONE LOOK INTO THE LIGHT!! STAY AWAY FROM THE LIGHT! It's gotta be a set up. :lol:



Reasons I believe Ken Ulrich would deny an MJ performance to Extra:

1. Would it be a surprise performance if Ken were to say "yeah actually, Michael's scheduled to perform on Sunday"? No.

2. MJ is known for backing out of performances at the last minute. Ken, therefore, would not be able to say Michael is performing, because if MJ were to infact back out close to the night, Ken would be accused of lying about an MJ performance.

Hence, by Ken saying that Michael Jackson isn't scheduled to perform at the Grammys, he 1. Won't be held liable for spreading a false statement if MJ were to back out, and, 2. MJ and Ken will have been successful is staging a surprise performance that no-one would have otherwise expected.

That's my theory. Just thinking out loud.

Makes complete sense to me if someone really wanted something to be a surprise. But then again, he really just may not show up. :P I think we'll be sitting on the edges of our seats right up until the tribute is over, or some kind of video speech is shown, or the credits of the show start to roll. :lol:

Can't wait for the show to air. The tribute in itself should be interesting. ^_^

[wendy2004]

Oh my gawd!! Why did the commercial change now?!! It left out Michael's tribute!! lol I just saw the commercial yesterday and it said an all star tribute to Michael's 25th anniversary of Thriller and then I just saw it again like two minutes ago and they left that part out!

Awwwwwwwwwwww!!!


*screeeeeech* Say what? :unsure:

[troubleman84]

Man, I hope they didn't pull everything MJ-related off the show.

Knowing how artists are dropping out or doing different things around it (Mary J. supposedly dropping out, Amy performing on satellite, a "surprise" performance that I'm thinking is another FAMOUS Jackson - you know who and it's not Jermaine - and not MJ), I wouldn't be surprised.

[serendipity]

I wouldn't be mad if they pull that tribute actually. If he doesn't show up, what's the point?

[8701girl]

Aww i'm spewing! i really hope he makes it :(.

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Jermaine? Who's that again? lol. Oh yeah, like on Larry King "Michael Jackson's brother." lol.

I think Tito is more famous, just as the sheer butt of jokes relating to "the other brothers", lol.

[tupacavelli4life]

Btw Michael never opens any show so it can't be Michael.. But what if Michael suprised the surprise performer, that would be cool.. :lol:

Actually, Michael opened the 1995 MTV VMA show where he performed a 12 minute opening medley, got his Scream award with Janet and left with Lisa Marie.

[troubleman84]

Jermaine? Who's that again? lol. Oh yeah, like on Larry King "Michael Jackson's brother." lol.

I think Tito is more famous, just as the sheer butt of jokes relating to "the other brothers", lol.

Well, er, I don't think it's gonna be a brother and no, it's not the two elder sisters (why would they show up, lol) and no it's not Joe, Katherine, Stoney, Jesse, Freddie, Millie, or any of those Jacksons thought I have a hint it's a Jackson with the initials J.D.J.

But you didn't hear that from me, ya dig?

[motown lady]

Actually, Michael opened the 1995 MTV VMA show where he performed a 12 minute opening medley, got his Scream award with Janet and left with Lisa Marie.


Yeah & besides ownership of the Beatles, much of America, (including the Grammy committee) hasn't 'forgiven' :rolleyes:him for this, either!:lol:

[troubleman84]

Actually, Michael opened the 1995 MTV VMA show where he performed a 12 minute opening medley, got his Scream award with Janet and left with Lisa Marie.

But I knew he would perform that year. That was the year most of us didn't have the internet, remember? :lol:

[damien shields]

As long as peeps want to post in this thread and no rules are being broken, the thread will remain open.

ITS A DAMNED RF ARTICLE! THATS RULES BROKEN FROM POST #1

[troubleman84]

ITS A DAMNED RF ARTICLE! THATS RULES BROKEN FROM POST #1

People got excited when...that dude...said that Mike would be performing. Come on now... he says the truth about some things but when it comes to Michael and professional/financial matters, he's a joke.

[Bee]

Did they happen to mention who their source was?

No, they did not mention the source at all. The man (name Jamal) just reported the news.

[damien shields]

People got excited when...that dude...said that Mike would be performing. Come on now... he says the truth about some things but when it comes to Michael and professional/financial matters, he's a joke.

why have the RF rule then? Its pointless.

[damien shields]

No Michael Jackson Performance At Grammys

http://thecelebritytruth.com/assets/Uploads/Michael-Jackson.jpg

Reports that Michael Jackson will stage a comeback at this weekend's Grammy Awards are apparently incorrect, with the the Executive Producer of the show dismissing the rumors as speculation.

With the 25th anniversary of Jackson's legendary album 'Thriller' falling this weekend, pundits were anticipating a performance from the King of Pop to relaunch his career leading up to an album of new material later this year.

However, Executive Producer of the Grammy Awards, Ken Ehrlich, has denied the reports, telling TV's 'Extra' that Jackson will not be taking the stage this Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.


Photo courtesy of Sony BMG.

Posted on 9 February 2008
http://thecelebritytruth.com/no-michael-jackson-performance-at-grammys/00924

[wannabestartinsomthin21]

Well, er, I don't think it's gonna be a brother and no, it's not the two elder sisters (why would they show up, lol) and no it's not Joe, Katherine, Stoney, Jesse, Freddie, Millie, or any of those Jacksons thought I have a hint it's a Jackson with the initials J.D.J.

But you didn't hear that from me, ya dig?

Oh, I know, lol.

[TSCM]

Reasons I believe Ken Ulrich would deny an MJ performance to Extra:

1. Would it be a surprise performance if Ken were to say "yeah actually, Michael's scheduled to perform on Sunday"? No.

2. MJ is known for backing out of performances at the last minute. Ken, therefore, would not be able to say Michael is performing, because if MJ were to infact back out close to the night, Ken would be accused of lying about an MJ performance.

Hence, by Ken saying that Michael Jackson isn't scheduled to perform at the Grammys, he 1. Won't be held liable for spreading a false statement if MJ were to back out, and, 2. MJ and Ken will have been successful is staging a surprise performance that no-one would have otherwise expected.

That's my theory. Just thinking out loud.
Ken Ehrlich's video denial on EXTRA seemed very pure and authentic to me. It was an affirmative: "No, Michael Jackson won't be performing." Fans still sincerely believing that he will be performing even after the executive producer of the GRAMMYs has denied it are only setting themselves up for disappointment. Of course, we can all remain hopeful ;)


Wow, how can MJ not attend an all-star tribute to him? lol

That's weird...
Paul McCartney is not expected to attend the Beatles tribute either... How weird.


Oh my gawd!! Why did the commercial change now?!! It left out Michael's tribute!! lol I just saw the commercial yesterday and it said an all star tribute to Michael's 25th anniversary of Thriller and then I just saw it again like two minutes ago and they left that part out!

Awwwwwwwwwwww!!!
There has been at least half a dozen different GRAMMY commercials now, only one of which ever mentioned the Thriller tribute. It could very well just be a matter of fitting in additional performers and the Thriller promotion got chopped off from the teaser. The latest one reads:

"Sunday is GRAMMY night. With Rhianna, Carrie Underwood, Prince, Alicia Keys, A Beatles Tribute, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Fergie, Beyonce, Cher, Tina Turner, Nelly Furtado. That's just the first hour. And, don't you dare miss the surprise opening performance at the GRAMMYs. Live, CBS Sunday."

There's gonna be a lot of performers this year :o

[LovelyOne]

Ken Ehrlich's video denial on EXTRA seemed very pure and authentic to me. It was an affirmative: "No, Michael Jackson won't be performing." Fans still sincerely believing that he will be performing even after the executive producer of the GRAMMYs has denied it are only setting themselves up for disappointment. Of course, we can all remain hopeful ;)


Paul McCartney is not expected to attend the Beatles tribute either... How weird.


There has been at least half a dozen different GRAMMY commercials now, only one of which ever mentioned the Thriller tribute. It could very well just be a matter of fitting in additional performers and the Thriller promotion got chopped off from the teaser. The latest one reads:

"Sunday is GRAMMY night. With Rhianna, Carrie Underwood, Prince, Alicia Keys, A Beatles Tribute, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Fergie, Beyonce, Cher, Tina Turner, Nelly Furtado. That's just the first hour. And, don't you dare miss the surprise opening performance at the GRAMMYs. Live, CBS Sunday."

There's gonna be a lot of performers this year :o

Oh man I hope you're right!

I dunno though...Mike's the only one they cut out...I mean they kept the beatles thing in...

[TSCM]

Oh man I hope you're right!

I dunno though...Mike's the only one they cut out...I mean they kept the beatles thing in...
It is a bit peculiar that they never mentioned the Thriller tribute in any of their press releases , yet. In two days, all questions will be answered :yes:

[MJsPanda]

Oh man I hope you're right!

I dunno though...Mike's the only one they cut out...I mean they kept the beatles thing in...

Just because they did that, doesn't mean anything has changed! And I'm not saying he is, but do you really think if Michael wanted to do a surprise performance, do you REALLY THINK the Exec. producer Would actually say, oh yeah he's performing to Extra. I DON'T THINK SO!! Just watch the show, and don't jump to conclusions!

[damien shields]

the fact is theyre saying there is a "surprise" performance.
obviously that means there is one performer they will NOT announce.
whether its MJ or not we dont know.
but there is SOMEONE who the Grammys are neglecting to confirm - on purpose.
if they announced it, there goes their surprise!

[MJsPanda]

the fact is theyre saying there is a "surprise" performance.
obviously that means there is one performer they will NOT announce.
whether its MJ or not we dont know.
but there is SOMEONE who the Grammys are neglecting to confirm - on purpose.
if they announced it, there goes their surprise!

Exactly right! :D

[Dorothy_Marie]

Michael will be the suprise performer :D (that is what I think). Why would there be contest for MJ fans to win for a trip to the Grammys and tickets to attend it? It makes sense if Michael has something up his sleeve. Ohhhhhhh I can't wait! :punk:

[wendy2004]

LOL! Round and round we go!

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9290/animatedhamsterzj0.gif

Will he or won't he? Is it a surprise and Ehrlich is lying to protect the surprise OR is Ehrlich honestly telling the truth? Dun dun dunnn:lol:

I hope no one gets mad if he's telling the truth.

[mello1]

Michael will be the suprise performer :D (that is what I think). Why would there be contest for MJ fans to win for a trip to the Grammys and tickets to attend it? It makes sense if Michael has something up his sleeve. Ohhhhhhh I can't wait! :punk:
(((((Hey u.)))))

How u be?

[LovelyOne]

the fact is theyre saying there is a "surprise" performance.
obviously that means there is one performer they will NOT announce.
whether its MJ or not we dont know.
but there is SOMEONE who the Grammys are neglecting to confirm - on purpose.
if they announced it, there goes their surprise!

No...what I'm saying is that, he WAS in the commercial, but NOW he's NOT, you see?

[MJsPanda]

No...what I'm saying is that, he WAS in the commercial, but NOW he's NOT, you see?

That doesn't mean much, especially if he is the surprise!

[Dorothy_Marie]

(((((Hey u.)))))

How u be?


Hi mello. I am doing good and thanks for the hug. Glad to be back with my friends and thank you for everything mello1. :)

[Bee]

Man, the speculation is ENDLESS in the MJ community. :)

[MJandRFfan]

wait wait wait, there is a contest for MJ fans for grammy tickets??

then the chance of a surprise performance just catapulted itself!

[butterflies]

Is it true? Well, my sources say that Michael Jackson may actually be performing at the Grammy Awards this Sunday.

A lot could change between now and Sunday night, but the scenario that’s been described for me goes something like this: Justin Timberlake starts the show singing along with a tape of Frank Sinatra. The next act up is Jackson, performing one of his hits from "Thriller," possibly even re-creating the dance number for "Billie Jean" he made famous at the Motown 25th anniversary show in 1983.

Will it happen? Who knows. Jackson, my sources insist, has been rehearsing at a Burbank studio and keeping away from the Staples Center, where the Grammy show takes place.

Of course, if it does happen, Jackson would get a huge boost for the special 25th anniversary edition of "Thriller" that Sony releases on Tuesday. And if it doesn’t work out, well, then … as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Michael, the ball’s in your court. And believe it or not, we’re rooting for you.


Fox News



:o they're rooting for him? Fox? Well, I could complain, but you know I'm not going to. I don't care how they were because I WANT EVERYONE to be excited for MJ to come back and to be rooting for him and to be saying nice things about him. It's always better than being negative.

As far as the Grammys go, I won't get my hopes up at all for a live performance. If it happens, I will be overjoyed, but then if it doesn't, I won't be disappointed. I will be happy just to see him, and I do think he will show up.

[butterflies]

Ken Ehrlich's video denial on EXTRA seemed very pure and authentic to me. It was an affirmative: "No, Michael Jackson won't be performing." Fans still sincerely believing that he will be performing even after the executive producer of the GRAMMYs has denied it are only setting themselves up for disappointment. Of course, we can all remain hopeful ;)


Paul McCartney is not expected to attend the Beatles tribute either... How weird.


There has been at least half a dozen different GRAMMY commercials now, only one of which ever mentioned the Thriller tribute. It could very well just be a matter of fitting in additional performers and the Thriller promotion got chopped off from the teaser. The latest one reads:

"Sunday is GRAMMY night. With Rhianna, Carrie Underwood, Prince, Alicia Keys, A Beatles Tribute, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Fergie, Beyonce, Cher, Tina Turner, Nelly Furtado. That's just the first hour. And, don't you dare miss the surprise opening performance at the GRAMMYs. Live, CBS Sunday."

There's gonna be a lot of performers this year :o


They always say things like that, and it gets all of us fans in an uproar like how I always think. "the only thing that would be THAT exciting to me is Michael Jackson". Then it ends up being something like Celine Dion singing with a hologram of Elvis or Eminem singing with Elton John or some ish. Not that I have anything against them or anything... but still.

[J5master]

This is the second time we've gotten a COMPLETE DENIAL about Mj's performance at a show recently and STILL fans are thinking MJ will perform. I BET any money after Sunday this board will be flooded with 'disappointed' posts lol

[fanofthethriller]

I told you MJ was not appearing at the Grammy's as confirmed by a MJ fan whos uncle works at the Grammy Association. - Access Hollywood (tv show) and PerezHilton.com has now confirmed MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.

So to the fans who bashed me on this board (I DO NOT NEED TO MENTION NAMES)

EAT YOUR OWN WORDS. :)

[J5master]

We were talking about the notion that MJ will only appear somewhere if his fans were invited. People disagreed with you and never bashed you. But I'm not getting into that again.

[mello1]

I told you MJ was not appearing at the Grammy's as confirmed by a MJ fan whos uncle works at the Grammy Association. - Access Hollywood (tv show) and PerezHilton.com has now confirmed MJ will NOT appear at the ceremony.

So to the fans who bashed me on this board (I DO NOT NEED TO MENTION NAMES)

EAT YOUR OWN WORDS. :)
Extra confirmed that MJ will not PERFORM at the Grammys. There's a difference. Only Perez Hilton is saying that he will not be there at all.

So until Jackson's own people make it official...

WE STILL DON'T KNOW.

If he will be there or not.

[MJandRFfan]

This is the second time we've gotten a COMPLETE DENIAL about Mj's performance at a show recently and STILL fans are thinking MJ will perform. I BET any money after Sunday this board will be flooded with 'disappointed' posts lol

\


for some reason, i'm just like " i know he will be there", and when he's not there i'm like, oh well, there will be a day!!

haha.....like for superbowl....lol....

[troubleman84]

This is the second time we've gotten a COMPLETE DENIAL about Mj's performance at a show recently and STILL fans are thinking MJ will perform. I BET any money after Sunday this board will be flooded with 'disappointed' posts lol

Exactly! :lol: They're just hoping Michael is looking at this board and pondering over going after all. :lol:

[fanofthethriller]

Extra has stated: The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

[mello1]

Extra has stated: The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

NO. Correction. I just went to the site myself. Extra asked the Grammy producer whether or not MJ will be performing (exact words) on the show and he said "No. He will not be performing".

[mickyj007]

Can anyone with a good memory remember what the go was with the MTV 2001 surprise performance with N'SYNC? i.e. was it 'confirmed' before it happened? Was it know by the public that MJ was going to perform? Just trying to make some assumptions.

[mello1]

Can anyone with a good memory remember what the go was with the MTV 2001 surprise performance with N'SYNC? i.e. was it 'confirmed' before it happened? Was it know by the public that MJ was going to perform? Just trying to make some assumptions.
It really doesn't matter Ricky because the producer of the Grammys has already confirmed that MJ will not be performing.

[fanofthethriller]

Extra confirms he will NOT be performing and on the top of the website it states:
"Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys." More than one source have already confirmed he will not be attending.

[MJsPanda]

Can anyone with a good memory remember what the go was with the MTV 2001 surprise performance with N'SYNC? i.e. was it 'confirmed' before it happened? Was it know by the public that MJ was going to perform? Just trying to make some assumptions.

No, nothing was confirmed. it was just rumors! I remember it vividly

[fanofthethriller]

The executive producer already confirmed he will not be performing.

[MJsPanda]

Let's just wait & see people.

[mello1]

Extra confirms he will NOT be performing and on the top of the website it states:
"Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys." More than one source have already confirmed he will not be attending.
Actually, only one blogger, Perez Hilton, has stated that MJ will not even be at the Grammys.

This is what Extra States:

Michael Jackson Won't Perform at Grammy Awards
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on February 8, 2008 11:19 AM

Sorry, Jackson fans. The King of Pop won't be making a special appearance at the Grammys.

"Extra" has learned that reports of a special performance Sunday night are false. The show's Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has put an end to speculation, dismissing rumors that he's taking the stage.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My guess is that 'special appearance' is referring to 'special performance'.

But at this point, it doesn't matter because we will know soon enough on Sunday whether he will even be there.

[fanofthethriller]

I believe the word 'appearance' is referring to NOT appearing because the word 'appearing' in the dictionary reffers as 'the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public'.

[mello1]

I believe the word 'appearance' is referring to NOT appearing because the word 'appearing' in the dictionary reffers as 'the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public'.
We are going to agree to disagree FOTT.

The video taped interview with the producer of the Grammys asked whether he would be performing and he said no. I don't know what Extra is basing 'appearance' on other than he will not be on stage performing as the producer has stated.

[fanofthethriller]

I believe when Extra said 'appearing' means 'no appearance at all'. Lets agree not to disagree now. :)

[J5master]

but the article from Extra says PERFORMANCE lol

[mello1]

I believe when Extra said 'appearing' means 'no appearance at all'. Lets agree not to disagree now. :)
I think I already said that. There is no need to prolong it. Not trying to get peeps hopes up here, but we also will report things CORRECTLY here as well, when we know the information.

[fanofthethriller]

Lmdo Lmdo Lmdo Lmdo :)

[fanofthethriller]

I like you Mello you remind me of my boss at work. :)

[arXter]

forget about what else Extra "assumes" (or what perez "confirms")- it's the words coming out of someone reliable i.e. Grammy official that we should take the more seriously.

lyco lyco lypo

[michaelsson]

im watchin 2 see my baby beyonce, and 4 the mj tribute. after that i will turn lol

[AllTheLovelyFlowers]

Can't we all just get along? :lol:

Anyway, why don't we just watch the show on Sunday night and enjoy the T25 tribute? Cause that is exactly what we are gonna see. A tribute.