Jackson tribute divides family
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October 9, 2011, Sunday
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FANS of Michael Jackson are gathering in Wales for a tribute concert that has divided the King of Pop's fans and family -- a celebration of the late star's life overshadowed by the Los Angeles manslaughter trial of his doctor.
The lineup for the "Michael Forever" show at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium includes Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Leona Lewis, Cee Lo Green - and, via video, Beyonce.
The Black Eyed Peas pulled out, citing "unavoidable circumstances" amid reports they are splitting up.
Organizer Chris Hunt said fans can expect "a very, very spectacular show."
"Everything we've done has been governed by one criterion - would Michael have done it this way, would he approve, would he like it?" said Hunt, chief executive of Global Live Events.
Jackson died in June 2009, aged 50, as he was preparing a comeback in London.
His last hours are being relived in graphic detail at the trial of Dr Conrad Murray, accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol and other sedatives in the bedroom of his rented mansion on June 25, 2009.
Jackson's estate is not involved in the concert, and his family is divided about the show. Siblings Marlon, Tito, Jackie and La Toya are scheduled to perform, and Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is due to attend, along with his children Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and nine-year-old Michael Joseph Jr, known as Blanket.
But brothers Jermaine and Randy Jackson have criticized the timing of the show, saying Murray's trial should take precedence over other events. In a statement, the brothers said "we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name."
Sister Janet Jackson also has said she will not attend because the concert coincides with Murray's trial.
The lineup for the "Michael Forever" show at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium includes Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Leona Lewis, Cee Lo Green - and, via video, Beyonce.
The Black Eyed Peas pulled out, citing "unavoidable circumstances" amid reports they are splitting up.
Organizer Chris Hunt said fans can expect "a very, very spectacular show."
"Everything we've done has been governed by one criterion - would Michael have done it this way, would he approve, would he like it?" said Hunt, chief executive of Global Live Events.
Jackson died in June 2009, aged 50, as he was preparing a comeback in London.
His last hours are being relived in graphic detail at the trial of Dr Conrad Murray, accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol and other sedatives in the bedroom of his rented mansion on June 25, 2009.
Jackson's estate is not involved in the concert, and his family is divided about the show. Siblings Marlon, Tito, Jackie and La Toya are scheduled to perform, and Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is due to attend, along with his children Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and nine-year-old Michael Joseph Jr, known as Blanket.
But brothers Jermaine and Randy Jackson have criticized the timing of the show, saying Murray's trial should take precedence over other events. In a statement, the brothers said "we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name."
Sister Janet Jackson also has said she will not attend because the concert coincides with Murray's trial.
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