I just got back from Earls Court.
What a @#$#% disappointment.
Michael bottled it - simple as that.
There was a long, long noticeable delay before a performance of 'Thriller' commenced, some fans had their WAP on their mobile phones and heard that MJ didn’t want to perform (as planned) and that the organisers of the show were franticly trying to persuade him otherwise - well, that would explain the delay.
Eventually Thriller started with young R&B Artist Chris Brown in Mikes role in Mikes famous red jacket complete with the dancing undead. The whole choreography looked as if it was building towards something, the Zombies dragged Chris off towards the back of the stage area, smoked filled the back - we all expected MJ to come out, but nah, nothing. Performance over.
Then the stage was cleared, MJ fans booed and called for Michael, An announcer introduced Rihanna and she entered the stage and began to sing, the boos continued - poor girl. Even the VIP area wanted Mike, they called for him with the fans. However, its important that I clarify that the fans were not booing AT Michael, they were booing FOR Michael – if you know what I mean.
All we did see is Michael collect his 'Diamond' award, for over 100 million records sold. Beyonce presented him with the trophy and Michael thanked God and the Fans for his achievements.
At the very end of the show a choir of KIDS/ pre-teens entered the stage (talk about giving the tabloids ammunition - DUMB PR move) and sang the chorus of 'We Are The World' about 4 times. An announcer said "singing for the first time in years, its MICHAEL JACKSON" the whole crowd went nuts, Michael strolled onto stage very reluctantly, sang "we are the world, we are the children" that was it. he lowered the mic from his mouth and the kids carried the rest. It was as if he could not be bothered or simply bottled it.
Now MJ MUST have known the world’s media was deeming this a comeback, heck it was his ideal opportunity to return to the public eye in a favourable light. He threw that golden opportunity away Everyone wanted to see Michael remind the world just why he is the King of Pop, yet this half assed effort not only disappointed fans, it has given the Red-top press an opportunity to have a field day to brand him as a ‘washed up has been’.
During the 'We are the World' number, Michael threw his designer jacket into the audience pit below. As you can imagine there was a riot. Even after the show had ended, you could see a bundle of fans - grown-ass-men I might add, tugging and pulling at the black fabric. Men were jumping in, throwing punches, pushing and shoving. The crowd separated into two, all of a sudden there were TWO fights going on - that’s right, the jacket had ripped in half.
A poor guy was unconscious on the floor, another suffering convulsions. I publicly expressed my disgust at one particular 'fan', who after a bit of research I am going to name and shame as DANNY OLIVER, who literally jumped on a mans head just to try and get closer to the jacket. Now what annoyed me particularly about this, was that when Michael was on stage, this 'fan' was standing in my vicinity the whole time - and Michael threw that jacket no where near us at all. Just what gave this person the right to act like an animal and savagely attack someone whose only crime was to simply be at the right place at the right time with a lucky catch?
The whole evening presenters such as Rachael Hunter and Peter Andre teased the crowd about wanting to see Mike - the whole show felt like it was building towards something spectacular, only nothing happened.
Do I believe Mike has lost it? No I don’t. When you have a God given talent (which MJ has proven) you have a God given talent, it never goes away.
Do I believe Mike no longer cares - maybe so…
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Michael Jackson!!
Yeah yeah, not the best picture in the world. But you try stabilising a Camera Phone when you are being crushed by hundreds of screaming fans!
World Music Awards 2006 - Earls Court
This evening, Earls Court hosts the 2006 World Music Awards - a prestrgious annual ceremony that celebrates the record sales of music industry recording artists the world over.
This event will feature a incredible line-up of recording artists, plus celebrities from the world of film, fashion, TV and sports. The likes of Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Nelly Futardo, Enya and Faithless will be performing tonight, as will a little superstar by the name of MICHAEL JACKSON.
Yes! Tonight Michael Jackson will pick up the much-coveted Diamond Award, which was created to honour artists who have sold over 100 million albums, it has since also been confirmed that Michael will PERFORM! This will be MJ's first public appearance since all of the bullshit he went through a year ago, so naturally I gotta go down there and support the King of Pop. You betcha! I managed to snag a ticket (which I currently have safely in my wallet) and will be heading down to Earls Court for the 7pm start. Im currently at work at the moment, but Earls Court is only 10 mins away. I passed by the venue this lunchtime out of curiousity, and as you can see from the picture above, around 200 enthusiastic fans have already begun queuing for their places. I'll probably leave work for the venue around 3.30pm today.
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