Jacko's Party for the Poor

A day after charging $3,400 a ticket for a meet-and-greet in Japan, Michael Jackson held another party for those who couldn't afford the steep price -- but he wasn't giving away the "honor" for free.

Tickets for Jackson's second event in Japan sold for $130 to each member of the 1,000-person crowd. Jacko didn't get as up close and personal with the less affluent fans, appearing onstage with a small group of them and feebly singing along with "You Are Not Alone," before giving a quick shout-out and jetting off.

Sayonara, Jacko-san!



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46. Such ignorance and hatred fills this site. In the past year we've seen Michael Jackson mobbed by hundreds if not thousands of fans in Japan, London, Germany, France and yes, even the United States just a few months ago. Reading these comments, one would imagine that he is despised of world-over, but the "real-world" videos and pictures tell a different story. I'm sorry.

Molestation, molestation, molestation... Michael Jackson did not pay Jordan Chandler off, the Chandlers pushed for a civil settlement and got one from an Insurance Carrier - the civil settlement had nothing to do with the criminal case. Jordan Chandler refused to testify criminally for over 10 years, and fled the USA to avoid court order in 2005 where he again could have testified. Two grand juries in 1994 heard all the evidence (or lack-thereof), and felt there was not enough to even indict. Now, Jordan Chandler has accused his own father of assault with intentions of great bodily harm.

Ten years later, we get the Arvizos; Each of whom admitted they lied under oath and made up similar allegations against others for financial benefit. They couldn't keep even the most simplest of facts straight about the accusations against Michael Jackson and required extensive coaching by the prosecutor. The mom eventually pleaded guilty to numerous counts of fraud and perjury. Yet, a man is supposed to go to prison for 20 years based on this family of self-admitted grifters? After millions and millions of dollars were spent probing Michael Jackson, after the district attorney traveled to different continents over the years just to try and find some victims, and after international hotlines and sites were setup to try and find more victims, this is all they ended up with. Yeah, some serial child molester right here.

Looks like both the fans and Michael Jackson were having a good time.

Posted at 4:55AM on Mar 10th 2007 by MCPTee

47. He could have been making millions cashing in on his musical catalog.. and not to mention the world tours.

But he had to turn out to be such an evil person.

Posted at 5:55AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Hello Kitty

48. lawrence you talking about brainwashed and ignorance while your ignornace is flowding all over you, stupid pathetic niggero, go learn the facts jews never killed jesus you little coloured piece of crap

Posted at 1:22PM on Mar 10th 2007 by Michael Jacksons

49. He looks like he wears geisha makeup all the time and actually prefers looking more like a woman ... which can be fine and nothing to be ashamed of. He hasn't been a huge celebrity since Thriller in the early 80's. And he WAS talented. His star status depends on the country he goes to ... like Hasselhoff (sp?) is HUGE in Germany. His celebrity recognition may also have a little to do with whether he was tried for child molestation in that country or not ... he is the SELF-proclaimed king of pop ... which means, HE called himself that ... he decided that based on his album sales (which were phenomenal, but others have had great success without claiming to be a royalty wanna-be ... look at the name of his first child he claims as his .... PRINCE Michael. Please, you can't even call him a freak of nature, there isn't anything natural about him. Sorry folks, guess I need more coffee and less computer time with michael jackson on my screen this early. c'est la vie

Posted at 11:22AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Soph

50. He should just give it up, Its Over. He better stay over seas, because sales would be really be low in America . He's just another Middle age man, trying to recapture the Good Old Days. How long can he sing Beat it?

Posted at 9:20AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Missy

51. the freaks guilty

Posted at 9:21AM on Mar 10th 2007 by sasha

52. Great entertainer, but a pedophile and a sick person on a personal basis. His music is great but I would never want to know this guy otherwiae.

Posted at 11:20AM on Mar 10th 2007 by virginia

53. #51 LET'S KEEP THE DISCUSSION ON TOPIC (IT'S EVIDENT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH) IT'S NOT ABOUT ME IT'S ABOUT RACISM IN AMERICA AS IT RELATES TO MIKE, AS BY ME BEING BLACK I HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH MIKE.#1 ALL THE BLACK MEN THAT HAVE BEEN HUNG WITHOUT A TRIAL.#2 ALL THE BLACK WOMEN THAT HAVE BEEN RAPED WITH NO RECOURSE#3 ALL THE YEARS IT WAS ILLEGAL FOR ME TO READ.#4ALL THE YEARS YOU (WHITE MAN) DISRESPECTED YOUR WOMEN TO HAVE YOUR WAY WITH BLACK WOMEN. THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CONDUCT AND THE RESULT HAS COME TO ROOST. WHITE WOMEN ARE CHASING BLACK MEN,ME INCLUDED LIKE THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME, SO BEFORE YOU LET YOUR HATE DETERMINE WHAT YOU WRITE ON THESE BLOGS THINK CLEARLY, CHECK YOUR SPELLING, LOOK AT YOUR WOMAN AND COME TO THE CONCLUSSION THAT YOU CAN'T SATISFY HER. IF I WERE IN YOUR POSITION I WOULD BE MAD TOO!!
MORAL OF THE STORY MIKE WILL BE FINE ,HE CAN'T LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO SPEND ALL HIS MONEY, REMIND ME OF A WHITE MAN, ONLY ONE DIFFERENCE HE EARNED IT. (YOUR WORST ENEMY)EDUCATED BLACK MAN WITH THE BALL'S TO TELL THE TRUTH. (THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE) I'AM FELLING MIGHTY FREE RIGHT NOW.

Posted at 6:23PM on Mar 10th 2007 by lawrence

54. yeah...he's innocent...like O.J.! ^^
in court you don't get justice, you get what you can afford...
if this perv wouldn't be a damn millionaire his ass would be where it belongs: in prison.

Posted at 6:35PM on Mar 10th 2007 by bad_brain

55. I heard his family wants nothing to do with him what so ever. He totally ignored them when he was on the other side of the world. I feel bad for him. But, he never helped his family out musically. He was always jealous of everyone. Oh well.

Posted at 7:23PM on Mar 10th 2007 by 100% Female

56. Lawrence, are you alright? That first part sounded bitter, who were you referring too?

Posted at 7:34PM on Mar 10th 2007 by 100% Female

57. Yeah, go ahead TMZ. Keep making fun of Michael Jackson. Yawn. Everyone needs to leave this dude alone. He's done more charity work than any other star, certainly a billion more than TMZ would ever do. All TMZ does is take advantage of people for its own publicity, at least Michael has given selflessly of himself his whole career. Let me man make some extra money on the side if he needs it. No one is forcing anyone to do this, if a fan wants to it's their right. No one's holding a gun up to their head. I also doubt the validity of most articles on Jackson, I remember when the press was reporting that he charged over a thousand dollars a ticket for his 2001 Madison Square Garden show (which I went to and got a great seat for $50 bucks). Usual media BS propaganda designed to tarnish a great man and an incredible career. Notice they aren't printing anything about his recent visit to US Troops in Japan, which he did for free.

Posted at 10:05PM on Mar 10th 2007 by Zoe

58. REF#54&55 I APPRECIATE YOUR CONCERN FOR MY MENTAL STABILITY, BUT YOUR BLOG LEADS ME TO QUESTION YOUR THOUGHT PATTERN. IT START OFF WITH " I HEARD" WHICH BEGS THE QUESTION IS IT FACT.
"IF YOU LISTEN TO DUMB-ASSES 100% OF YOUR LIFE. I GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE A DUMB ASS 100% OF YOUR LIFE. ALL MY STATMENTS ARE FACTS NOT HE SAY SHE SAY. PS. NO I AM NOT BITTER I AM A BLACK MAN I AM SWEET (DON'T BELEIVE THE HYPE)ONE LAST THOUGHT "IGNORANCE" IS NOT TO BE STUPID IT MEANS TO KNOW THE FACTS AND LOOK THE OTHER WAY (WHICH IS WORST THAN STUPID) I LOVE YOU IF INDEED YOU ARE 100% FEMALE ONLY IF WE COULD JUDGE OURSELVES

Posted at 11:55PM on Mar 10th 2007 by lawrence

59. When it comes right down to it, Michael Jackson is just sad and pathetic! It just shows you how great HE thinks he is when he charges ridiculous prices for people to shake his hand and spend a whole minute with/near him. He might have once had everything, in some people's minds, but in reality when you look at what he's been reduced to: he really doesn't have much at all-inside or out! People get so caught up in money and material possessions, they forget and lose all touch with reality, as to what is REALLY important in this world. You can tell by the things they say and do. But then when THEY think the time is right, they try and act like they are so down to earth, and their fans and regular people mean so much to them. Very fake! What's even more sad is the life that his children must be living!!!

Posted at 9:23AM on Mar 12th 2007 by Dianna

60. Michael gave millions away and no one is giving him credit. If he wants to revive his career as many others have with this type of show good for him. A talent like Michael is needed. I have always supported Michael. Let's give him a big cheer for trying to do the best he can. Karalina

Posted at 12:26PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Karalina

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