Michael Jackson gets delayed
Michael Jackson has delayed the start of his London residency by five days, angering over 80,000 ticket holders.
Michael Jackson has delayed his comeback tour.
The ‘Thriller’ singer will now kick off his London residency on July 13, five days later than originally planned.
Shows scheduled to take place on July 10, 12 and 14 have been moved to the end of the tour in March 2010.
It has been reported the 50-year-old star is to have surgery on his skin cancer today, with doctors removing cancerous flesh on his chest and nose.
Jackson may also need radiation gun therapy to ensure all diseased cells are destroyed, according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper.
Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live who are promoting the tour, has dismissed Jackson’s rumored cancer battle and stressed the delay is down to the "massive and technically complex show".
He said: "Michael is not sleeping with elephants and not suffering skin cancer. He’s a magnet for weird stories but he’s in great shape. I’d trade my body for his tomorrow.
"This show has grown in size and scope, thereby, necessitating more lead time for manufacture of the set, programming the content for the massive video elements, and, most importantly, more time for full production and dress rehearsals.
"As much as we agonized over this change in the original schedule, we are sure the fans will understand when they experience the level of entertainment Michael Jackson intends to deliver while also ensuring the safety of the musicians, cast and crew and the crisp execution of the production."
Over 80,000 fans who bought tickets for the postponed shows - including hundreds who live as far away as Australia and South America - are furious with the changes.
Many have already booked travel and accommodation which they are now desperately trying to cancel.
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Ajalyn's comment says
On May 24, 2009 at 9:41 pmThis is a damn shame. People have taken vacation time from work, booked hotels, car rentals, reservations at restaurants and Jackson could care less. These people will now have to pay all types of cancellation fees.
One flesh's comment says
On May 26, 2009 at 8:34 amOut of respect for his fans that visit this website I won’t say what I’m thinking… LOL.
Aviya's comment says
On June 1, 2009 at 11:06 pmlol… you’re nice.
Anyway, they really messed up… The whole management!
(see one flesh?? I’m NOT a stupid “blind” fan XD)
but this is the best way they could fix it, …
One Flesh!!! did you see the new photos??
Michael Jackson is BACK to CURLS!!
http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64196&page=23&highlight=curl
last one, promise XD
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4696/mjcrop.jpg
It’s like a prophecy lol
we should agree more often! =)