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Hollywood boulevard event Grauman's Chinese Theatre with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD EVENT WITH JACKSON'S CHILDREN, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL & MORE WILL BE STREAMED LIVE VIA TWITTER @michaeljackson

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that Michael Jackson will be immortalized in a hand and foot print ceremony at Hollywood's legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre on January 26, 2012, starting at 11:00am, in a giant celebration of the legacy of the King of Pop and the Los Angeles debut of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, the critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production and top grossing tour in the United States, according to Pollstar


The Estate will be joined by Michael Jackson's three children, Prince, Paris and "Blanket" who will use their father's sequined glove and shoes to make impressions in the cement in the famous forecourt of the theatre as family, friends and fans celebrate the legacy of the King of Pop.

The event is produced by the executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, John McClain and John Branca. A special live presentation from the cast of THE IMMORTAL World Tour will be performed, and the event will be M.C.'d by Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live's anchor Billy Bush.


The entire event will be streamed live via Twitter @michaeljackson with additional photos and live coverage of the event tweeted from Twitter's music channel @twittermusic.

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour performs in Los Angeles at Staples Center January 27-29, 2012. The production is ariveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world. The show literally turns his signature moves upside down, unfolding his artistry before the eyes of the audience. USA Today called it "A Thriller of a show!" and Rolling Stone raved about 'the hit-packed King of Pop spectacle." Commenting on IMMORTAL's success, Forbes noted "That should come as no surprise, given the extraordinary spectacle that audiences witness with each performance" while Entertainment Weekly said that, "Even the most casual of Jackson followers will be entertained, and Jackson acolytes will revel in every glittering, peculiar moment." www.cirquedusoleil.com/MichaelJackson

Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations. "His legend lives on," wrote US Weekly. The album, IMMORTAL, available on Epic Records, is the soundtrack for Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour.


Michael Jackson is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time. To date Jackson has sold an estimated 1 billion records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 17 Grammy Awards including 8 in one year, a record in itself, and received 26 American Music Awards, including the Artist of the Century Award. Jackson defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking short films as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the classic "Thriller," which in 2009 became the first and only music video inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Jackson's sound, style and dance moves continue to inspire today's performers and new generations of fans worldwide continue to discover his artistry.


At Grauman's Michael Jackson's legacy will be enshrined alongside such entertainment icons as Fred Astaire, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Sidney Poitier, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Michael Jackson's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located on the sidewalk in front of the theatre.

The Grauman's Chinese Theatre forecourt is one of the most photographed tourist sites in the world, annually attracting as many visitors as the Taj Mahal in India and the Prado Museum in Madrid. Grauman's Chinese Theatre hands and footprints ceremony is rich in tradition and provides the four million plus people a year who visit the site an up close look at the hand and footprints of Hollywood's most notable talents. Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, one of Hollywood's most creative showmen, opened The Chinese in 1927 and launched the handprints-footprints ceremony a year later. The event is one of the most selective in the world, and very few are chosen to be honored.

Follow the coverage at: Michael Jackson @michaeljackson and Twitter Music @twittermusic
Fans can go to findeventdetails.com/mjlegacy on January 19 for line up information.

SOURCE The Estate of Michael Jackson
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...he-king-of-pop-january-26-2012-136740033.html
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

That's a very nice honor for Michael.

"The event will be produced by Branca and McClain." Man you just know those 2 men have plenty of pull within the business in order to pull something like this off.

Wonderful honor AND very classy, in my opinion.
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

this should have been done when he was alive...
 
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Thought mj already had prints there. i guess not and if not why?
 
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this should have been done when he was alive...
I'm not positive, but I "think" this is an honor which is just afforded to actors.

I'm not sure if any recording artist have ever received an invitation to be a part of the Grauman's sidewalk. Does anybody know the facts regarding Grauman's?
 
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Thought mj already had prints there. i guess not and if not why?

Michael Jackson's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located on the sidewalk in front of the theatre.
He has his STAR there on the Hollywood walk of fame. but not his hand and feet prints yet
 
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Oh and I'm also glad that Billy Bush will be the emcee, because as far as I know, he has never disrespected Michael.

Just glad to see it's not some "Johnny-Come-Lately," who just jumped on the "I Love MJ" bandwagon, since Michael's passing.
 
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do we know if the guy, who was trying to sell the slab of cement to the Jacksons, has sold it to the Estate?

this should have been done when he was alive...


Well, he is getting it NOW.
 
I'm not positive, but I "think" this is an honor which is just afforded to actors.

I'm not sure if any recording artist have ever received an invitation to be a part of the Grauman's sidewalk. Does anybody know the facts regarding Grauman's?

Yea it's traditionally for members of the film industry but there have been exceptions (eg Kobe Bryant and more recently David Guetta).

This is a great honor and i'm thrilled that they will be doing this but I can't help but get sad when I think of those empty shoes being used to make those footprints.
 
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I agree this is a great honor and I am very happy that it is going to happen and I am glad that the kids will participate.
 
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Guys, I think this is for the first time when MJ Estate released a statement about 1 billion record sales:
:woohoo:
Michael Jackson is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time. To date Jackson has sold an estimated 1 billion records worldwide.

:iloveu::mailman:

:thanks_sign:
:hacker:
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

Yea it's traditionally for members of the film industry but there have been exceptions (eg Kobe Bryant and more recently David Guetta).

This is a great honor and i'm thrilled that they will be doing this but I can't help but get sad when I think of those empty shoes being used to make those footprints.

What?
What has he done besides a few recent club hits?
 
What?
What has he done besides a few recent club hits?

I was surprised they honored David Guetta too but apparently he was the first honoree for the musicians only "handprints homage".
http://m.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-guetta-handprint-grauman-dj-269642


I hope Michael's prints aren't just part of the handprints homage, it deserves to be outside in the courtyard with the rest of the big stars
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

BTW, somebody should update WIKIpedia with that quote - "Michael Jackson is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time. To date Jackson has sold an estimated 1 billion records worldwide." citing MJ Estate as the source via PRnewswire!!!!
 
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Wonderful news.
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

Great :)
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

That's a very nice honor for Michael.

"The event will be produced by Branca and McClain." Man you just know those 2 men have plenty of pull within the business in order to pull something like this off.

Wonderful honor AND very classy, in my opinion
.

AGREE.....And that is why it would've be so much better if they had put together a proper tribute concert for Michael because we know they have the contacts and influence to do it, as opposed to the crap those bungling idiots presented.

You can already guess who from the family will be there and who wont...lol

Anyway, I'm happy this is being done for Michael.
 
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Latoyas washing her hair that night if brancas gonna be there lol. although im sure she will tell paris that she has meetings again!
 
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AGREE.....And that is why it would've be so much better if they had put together a proper tribute concert for Michael because we know they have the contacts and influence to do it, as opposed to the crap those bungling idiots presented.

You can already guess who from the family will be there and who wont...lol

Anyway, I'm happy this is being done for Michael.

True...but Only his kids matter.
 
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That's great and a great honor. I am glad the kids will be a part of it. I hope there will be footage of it to see.
 
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The article says that that teh event will be streaming online live on Twitter.

I don't know if I will be able to watch it live. I am sure there will be pictures and things for those who can't see it.
 
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Is it 11:00AM EST ?

I'm in New York City
 
Re: Hollywood boulevard event with jackson's children, cirque du soleil & more

Great news and his star is near by. This is a powerful estate. Can you imagine what it would be like once they begin working on a world tribute!
 
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