Asked about recent rumours that there are already detailed plans for a new world tour by Michael Jackson, Raymone Bain told MJFC the following:

“This is a hoax. Please let everyone know.”

Source: Raymone Bain

By Ken Ritter

More than 1,100 Jackson family items are set for auction in Las Vegas next month, but a representative for Michael Jackson says the pop star is considering legal action to stop the sale.

“Mr. Jackson was not aware and he is extremely upset that his memorabilia was included amongst the memorabilia that is being auctioned off,” said spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain.

The Jacksons Auction is scheduled May 30-31 at the Hard Rock hotel resort.

Guernsey’s auction house said items include Michael Jackson’s gold record for his “Thriller” album, handwritten lyrics for The Jackson Five hit “ABC” and a “Victory Tour” program signed by Jackson family members.

Arlan Ettinger, founder and president of Guernsey’s, compared the sale to an auction of Elvis Presley/Graceland memorabilia he conducted in Las Vegas in 1999.

“It certainly is in that sphere of landmark, high-profile, extraordinary auctions,” Ettinger told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Michael Jackson, 48, has been living in Las Vegas while he evaluates proposals for a comeback.

His father, former Jackson Five manager Joe Jackson, also lives in Las Vegas. He didn’t respond to a phone message seeking comment.

Ettinger said the collection was owned by luggage transportation company Universal Express Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., which bought it last year from a New Jersey construction company owner.

The former owner, Henry Vaccaro, claimed a warehouse full of Jackson memorabilia after a failed business venture wound up in bankruptcy court. Michael Jackson and his sister Janet Jackson sued to stop Vaccaro from taking ownership, but a Los Angeles judge threw out Michael Jackson’s claim in 2006.

The status of Janet Jackson’s claim was unclear Wednesday. Messages left with her publicist weren’t immediately returned.

Other items include a test pressing of The Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back,” Marlon Jackson’s glitter jacket, Randy Jackson’s futuristic 1984 stage boots and a white fedora believed to be from Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album music video.

Source: Associated Press

Michael Jackson has no tour or Las Vegas show in the works, no release date for his unfinished album and no knowledge of a 50-foot laser-firing robot.

In the most definitive statement on Jackson’s future since his return to the U.S. in December, his spokeswoman Raymone Bain told Vegas Confidential, “His No. 1 priority is completing his music and until that time he’s not going to be entertaining any thoughts of a tour or a show.”

Jackson is, however, getting in shape to begin dance rehearsals for the video that will accompany his music, she said in a telephone interview.

She characterised as “a hoax” a party invitation that surfaced last week that claimed Jackson was kicking off his tour with a performance and meet-and-greet at the Luxor in June. “That is just not happening.”

“A Vegas show was always a rumour,” she said. “He’s never said it was a priority. He moved to Las Vegas to be closer to producers and songwriters and studio technicians.

Jackson began recording last fall and has continued to work with Will I. Am of the Black Eyed Peas, she said.

She said the report about a five-story robot in Jackson’s likeness is another fabrication. “He knows absolutely nothing about that and has never met with anyone to discuss it.”

As far as Jackson’s recent meetings with uber-producer Simon Fuller and choreographer Kenny Ortega, she said she knows of “no business relationship at this time.”

Source: Norm Clarke, Vegas Confidential

Michael Jackson helps his daughter Paris Jackson celebrate her 9th birthday in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Michael, Paris, sons Prince and Michael II, and a slew of bodyguards started the day at FAO Schwarz Toy Store at the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace. The store closed for over an hour so the family could go on a shopping spree.

Afterwards they headed to the Wynn Hotel for lunch at “Wing Lei” Chinese Restaurant followed by a walk through the Wynn Shops where Michael, 48, stopped by the Rolex store to look at watches.

After their busy day shopping, the Jackson family returned home, where a party was thrown for the birthday girl, including a visit from Charlie the Clown.

Click Here to see pictures of Paris‘ birthday celebration including Michael, Paris, Prince, and Michael II.

Source: Just Jared

We have now updated our Contact page with our postal address. Fans & members may post fanmail and letters to this address for the attention of fanclub staff.

We would however like to stress that we unfortunatley are not currently able to forward on any fanmail to Michael Jackson himself.

Regards,

The King of Pop Team

Number Ones has re-entered the UK album chart at #39.

Source: BBC Radio 1, MJ.INF