Michael Jackson's Brother To Testify Against Proposed Nostalgia Tour
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 @ 08:47AM - 3 comments
Michael Jackson's younger brother Randy is on the witness list and could possibly testify Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court against a proposal by concert promoter AEG Live for a 3-city memorabilia tour that would begin this October, according to the Associated Press. The tour will coincidence with the release of a feature film using footage from Jackson's final rehearsals.
EXCLUSIVE: John Branca Deposition Delayed
Posted on Jul 28, 2009 @ 06:46PM - 3 comments
Katherine Jackson's request to have the executor of her late son's will, John Branca, deposed on July 31st has been delayed, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
Michael Jackson's will was the subject of a deposition being sought by Katherine because she alleges Branca has yet to turn over her son’s AEG Live contract to her.
A source close to the situation says "the court put off Mrs. Jackson's request to take depositions," and that no further discoveries can be made until August 3.
The source is also sure that nothing pertinent is being kept from the singer's mother.
"The executors have no secrets," the insider said.
"Any inference that we have not been forthcoming in providing information to Katherine Jackson's attorneys is not accurate," a spokesperson for the executors said.
"In his will Michael was very specific that his mother act as the Guardian of his children and that Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain be the Executors of his Will and Trustees of his Trust."
Legally, Branca cannot release the contract to Jackson with AEG's consent. The source says that Londell McMillan, Katherine's attorney, will not agree to certain confidentiality agreements attached to viewing the document.
Concert Ticket Nightmare Following Jackson Death
Posted on Jun 26, 2009 @ 02:25PM - Add a comment
Michael Jackson’s sudden death has left his UK promoter with a potential $480 million insurance liability headache as thousands of fans demand refunds for their tickets.
Almost one million tickets have been sold across the world for the 50 concerts at London’s O2 arena.
Now, RadarOnline.com has learned that promoter AEG Live faces the massive insurance liability from empty nights in the venue and that it could take some time to refund the fans.
Official agents Ticketmaster and secondary agent Viagogo were unable to reassure customers who spent as much as $1600 for a ticket they would be refunded.
In an interview with The London Evening Standard newspaper - the day before Jackson died - David Campbell AEG’s chief executive said: “People have said I’m a greedy bastard because Michael is doing 50 shows – the truth is we could have sold out 120.”
Campbell spoke of how fantastic the deal was for the O2 arena and joked that he would have to go on stage himself if Jackson failed to turn-up.
He refused to comment after the singer’s sudden death from a reported cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon.
Billboard magazine tour expert Ray Waddell said: “Whatever happens the $85 million taken in ticket sales will needed to be refunded to the public – it will be messy and expensive but it will need to happen quickly.”
About 800,000 tickets have been sold the majority for $150 and $175 although 50,000 “premium” seats were put up for sale via Viagogo for up to $1600 - it is thought half have sold.
Another agency, Seatwave, claims to have sold 10,000 tickets – but thousands who bought from private sellers, tour sites and sites such as e-Bay are likely to be out of pocket.
British politicians Friday called for AEG and other agencies to refund fans who had already bought tickets to see Jackson.
Shadow Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “Fans will obviously be distraught to hear the news of Michael Jackson’s death.
“However, those who bought tickets to see him at the 02 should get their money back.”
