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Jackson Poker Faced on Vegas Gig

Posted May 20th 2008 1:54PM by TMZ Staff

Jackson to play Vegas? Michael Jackson could become the next Celine Dion, and we're not just talkin' wardrobe.

TheVegasEye reports the guys who just bailed Jacko out of Neverland debt may be angling to put him on stage in Vegas.

These money men run Colony Capital, a group that owns the Las Vegas Hilton. Colony just forked over the green M.J. needed to keep Neverland out of foreclosure.

So, you ask, what's in it for Colony? We're told Vegas money is on Jackson headlining there and raking in a much-needed jackpot. Colony has the venue -- it's where Barry Manilow performed -- and now the leverage to moonwalk his ass back on stage.

Jacko's peeps didn't return our calls for comment.

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16. I love MJ and I hope he does it! I know I will definitely see him out there! LOVE YA MJ!!

Posted at 2:23PM on May 20th 2008 by jb

17. He should only do it if the other members of the Jackson 5 are there. The ORIGINAL Jackson 5, none of that Randy sh*t!

Posted at 2:24PM on May 20th 2008 by Tito

18. People that say they wont pay are lying lying....

Posted at 2:24PM on May 20th 2008 by J_Man

19. Hey, who said Jacko was hired to perform on stage? I wouldn´t pay money to see him "moonwalk", but if he was just hired to sit / roam about so that he could be ridiculed by the public, that would be just great. You dont go see Jacko perfom, you go to see the whacky one.

Posted at 2:25PM on May 20th 2008 by Eumel

20. MICHAEL JACKSON WOULD RATHER PLAY TWISTER WITH THE KIDS THAN WORK ON HER IMAGE OR DEBT. I WOULDN'T PAY A PENNY TO SHE THIS GLOVE WEARING TRANNY.

Posted at 2:26PM on May 20th 2008 by Krishna

21. And oh yes - someone please advise the MGM folks to hire Prince von A-Hole, too, I´d definitely pay to see him in action (seperated from him by both safe distance and an electric fence)

Posted at 2:28PM on May 20th 2008 by Eumel

22. Michael would make SO MUCH MONEY in Las Vegas, I think its a great thing if he makes a comeback!!!!!!!!

We're ready Michael!

Posted at 2:34PM on May 20th 2008 by Johnnnnno

23. Go Mikey. I agree. As far as Vegas , I do not agree with comment #13. My husband is a part of the APA (Pool tournaments) and the championships just so happen to be in Vegas. So there are other reason's for people that go there. We are believer's also so the remark of God has his venue on the vatican. There is only one God who judges us, and who are you to judge poeple of that city or people that go there and spend there money????????Or just to judge poeple period. My God is a forgiving and a wonderful God whom I serve and we are very Blessed.

Posted at 2:54PM on May 20th 2008 by egyptian princess

24. WTF is going on these days? I can't understand. Why would anybody hire a child molester? It is sick! Good Lord!!!! I sure hope that if this project does get off the ground no one pays to see him. I wouldn't go see Michael Jackson if they were giving the tickets away. And not only that but by buying tickets to see him aren't people saying "Hey, it's ok to molest children!". They need to take MJ, OJ, Brit and all the others who seem to be above the law and put them out to sea in a sinking ship!

Posted at 3:13PM on May 20th 2008 by Angela

25. I think it's interesting that the post mentioned that The Hilton is where Barry Manilow performed. He still performs there and is contracted thru, at least, 2009

Posted at 3:15PM on May 20th 2008 by Robin

26. God's venue is at the Vatican? What a moron. There is no one more arrogant than a Catholic. They really do feel most superior. By the way anyone who needs any religion to lean on be it Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Mormons, Scieontology, Protestants, koolaid drinkers, Moonies, etc. are weak. By the way, I think that freak Jackson would fit in at the Vatican-he likes little boys just like the Priests do. And if he gets caught they can cover for him like they do for their priests and also do favors for him like they do for their "big players" like the shanty irish Kennedy trash.

Posted at 3:18PM on May 20th 2008 by David

27. JACKSON IS GAY. SOOOOOOOOOOO GAY. HE LOOKS LIKE A GIRL... TMZ I CAN'T BELEIVE U WOULD WASTE UR TIME ON JACKO QACKO

Posted at 3:18PM on May 20th 2008 by butterfly

28. Michael Jackson is a brilliant musician and entertainer. Today's music cannot compare to the musical foundation he has laid. He has not been convicted of any crime and deserves an opportunity to do what he loves. Stop judging him. If you can't accept him don't go to his show but he has to do what he needs to take care of his family as we all do.

Posted at 3:30PM on May 20th 2008 by Coco Goddess

29. not gonna lie, even through he is a weird dude now, the guy was great, if tickets weren't too expensive i would go

Posted at 3:30PM on May 20th 2008 by bab

30. Not only wouldn't I pay to see him, but there isn't enough money they could pay me to see the pedophile. He should be in jail or in hell or both.

Posted at 3:49PM on May 20th 2008 by singleparent2

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