Jackson: What London fans would have seen

Associated Press

Friday, 3 July 2009

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The two minute snippet of Michael Jackson, rehearsing two days before his death was released, is part of more than 100 hours of footage

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A two-minute snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death has been released, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special.

The material, along with possible insurance proceeds and ticket sales to memorabilia collectors, could help benefit Jackson's estate, burdened by an estimated 400 million US dollars in debt.

Randy Phillips, president and chief executive officer of concert promoter AEG Live, said: "We could probably raise hundreds of millions of dollars just on the stuff we have."

Jackson had been rehearsing for shows in London.

The clip released showed Jackson dancing and singing to They Don't Really Care About Us on June 23 during a rehearsal at Staples Centre.

Meanwhile, Mr Phillips said insurance will help cover any losses on the now-cancelled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose, but not if he died of natural causes.

He said the company took out 17.5 million US dollars in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London.

That would still fall short of the 25 million to 30 million US dollars Phillips said AEG Live spent on Jackson's advance, producing the show, covering some of Jackson's debts, and paying his staff and rent.

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Same old same old

chillipope wrote:

Friday, 3 July 2009 at 07:16 am (UTC)

They would have seen much the same as they always saw. Same tired dance routines ee hee

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Re: Same old same old

mcscars wrote:

Friday, 3 July 2009 at 08:13 am (UTC)

Tired old dance steps? Shows me your moves! Can you even touch your toes?
What about the music, what about seeing the idol of many people's childhoods?
It is always easier to be a hater, try something new and see how you get on!

Andy Amaning
Studham, Beds.

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Re: Same old same old

chillipope wrote:

Saturday, 4 July 2009 at 07:18 am (UTC)

LMAO dance - of course I can dance. Touch my toes ? A cinch. But I'll save my best moves for a real innovator. You might not realise MJs moves were pinched, and repeated ad finitum (bored) - the moonwalk was first used by Billy Bailey, an awesome tap-dancer from the 50s, and MJ copied his from David Bowie (yes believe it or not, you'll probably choose not) but you might try reading something new. So I'm afraid - tired old moves.

Hater ? Realist is closer to the truth, but for some the truth is hard to swallow I know. Hate is so devisive and I would let it go were I you, not everyone shares your childish obsession for an abuser of children.

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acidpen wrote:

Friday, 3 July 2009 at 09:49 am (UTC)

the moves arent tired they are now classic, a part of history, but i will say MJ looks tired and incapable of pulling this off to a standard he would expect from himself, i stand by what i thought from the start, this guy committed suicide rather than be remembered for a tour that was just not that good

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djeuken wrote:

Friday, 3 July 2009 at 01:54 pm (UTC)

I totally agree. It looks like he can't do it anymore the he used to do it. It might be better that we will remember him now from the music video's and tours last century than as an old incapable wannabe.

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wifan4mj wrote:

Friday, 3 July 2009 at 03:37 pm (UTC)

MJ did not commit suicide!! He would not have done that to his children. Anyone who thinks he would did NOT know him and is purely speculating. I stand by this: MJ was/is a LEGEND and we were LUCKY to have had him grace us with his miraculous talents.
Please respect his family and let MJ RIP. God bless.

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