(I decided not to post this in the TMZ report thread. Hope its okay to post it here.)
TMZ has learned Michael Jackson's former manager
Ron Weisner has been asked by Jermaine and Katherine Jackson to produce "Michael Jackson: The Tribute" in Vienna Austria on September 26.
Weisner tells TMZ he expects 100,000 people to attend. It will become a TV show. Weisner says he's reached out to some of the biggest stars in the world to perform ... no word yet on who's doing it.
It looked like the show wasn't happening because of a split in the Jackson family, but Weisner says Katherine is now on board and the show will go on.
Katherine released a statement about the tribute show
Katherine's statement:
Los Angeles, August 21, 2009
I am overwhelmed by the worldwide sympathy that my beloved son Michael
has received over the past month. It is a difficult time for my family and I, as
you probably understand.
When Jermaine told me about the Save The World Awards in Austria, at
which he received a special honor on behalf of Michael, and about his plan to
hold a tribute on September 26th for his brother in Vienna, I immediately
found this a wonderful idea because of Michael’s influence and impact
around the world. An event of this dimension not only keeps Michael’s spirit
alive, more than that: It gives millions of fans the opportunity to experience
his music and celebrate the life of my son. I am sure Michael would love it.
It makes me very happy to know that this special event will be seen around
the world and give all his fans a chance to be with Michael and his timeless
music once again. I fully support Jermaine’s endeavors to spread Michael’s
important message of making a better world for us all.
Katherine Jackson
http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0824_mj_tribute_wm.pdf