Reyna ♔ Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 The organizers of a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales this weekend lost one of their biggest acts just days before the show when the Black Eyed Peas decided not to take part, according to wire service reports. Chris Hunt, the head of the company staging the event, Global Live Events, gave no reason for the decision. “Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Black Eyed Peas will be unable to perform at this Saturday’s Michael Forever event,” he told Reuters. “It is with regret that we announce the removal of Black Eyed Peas from the Michael Forever bill, but I look forward to a great night with other earth-shattering artists,” he said. Hillary Siskind, a spokeswoman for the Black Eyed Peas, declined to comment on the group’s reasons for pulling out of the concert, which is to be held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The most famous artists on the bill are Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson. Beyoncé has agreed to appear in a videotaped performance, and there are several British stars still slated to appear, among them Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke. The concert has divided the Jackson family and upset many fan organizations, who felt the organizers should have sought the advice and blessing of the Jackson Estate. La Toya Jackson has said she will perform and the brothers Marlon, Tito and Jackie are all planning to attend; Jermaine and Randy Jackson are boycotting the event because it comes during the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who was caring for Jackson and overseeing the heavy anesthetic that caused his death. Janet Jackson has also said she will not show up because of the trial. The Jackson estate –- which is controlled by two executors and not by Jackson’s family -– has also raised questions about the charitable intentions of the organizers. Mr. Hunt has vowed an unspecified part of the proceeds will go to three charities that Jackson supported during his life. Source: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/black-eyed-peas-pull-out-of-jackson-tribute-concert/ Something is really up with this concert. I can't put my finger on what, but something is seriously up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They wont be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ouch. This "concert" seems to be a mess already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ouch. This "concert" seems to be a mess already. Didn't Beyonce already fuck up a Michael song or was that Alicia Keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Didn't Beyonce already fuck up a Michael song or was that Alicia Keys? Beyonce didn't even go.. she did/going to perform at another location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Didn't Beyonce already fuck up a Michael song or was that Alicia Keys? Like I said: Ouch. This "concert" seems to be a mess already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idrag4mj Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 the fakery..a concert where the entire fan base is against..with mostly Zlists acts....smh...MJ deserves better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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