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March 29, 2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Raymone K. Bain

For Immediate Release :

RUMOR REGARDING HOSPITALIZATION OF MICHAEL JACKSON NOT TRUE

Washington, D.C. ...
In response to media inquiries, Mr. Michael Jackson is not currently in the hospital nor has he been hospitalized with pneumonia.

Thank you for your inquiries and your concern.

Source: Raymone K. Bain

March 13, 2007

Sister2Sister Magazine With Michael Jackson in Japan

Jamie Foster Brown, publisher of Sister2Sister magazine, was the only press allowed to travel in Tokyo with pop star Michael Jackson and his entourage -- which included his mother, Katharine Jackson, and his three children.

"It has been amazing to see how people will risk life and limb darting in and out of traffic on foot to get a glimpse of Michael or to touch him. The fans in Japan literally inhale him," Jamie said. "He is very accommodating ... very happy, kissing and hugging folks and letting them hold him and hug him."

To read the entire article from Stella Brown, Jamie Foster Brown's sister, please visit the Chicago Sun-Times website: http://www.suntimes.com/news/foster/294441,CST-NWS-stella13.article

Source: Chicago Sun-Times/MJJF/eMJey

March 08, 2007

Michael Jackson attends Appreciation Party and To Visit Camp Zama

Michael Jackson was the guest honor at a party with about 400 people that paid $3,500 each for a buffet dinner. The show included Japanese Jackson impersonators and a chance to take pictures with Jackson. More than 100 orphans and handicapped children were invited for free. Michael did not perform, but appeared relaxed and comfortable being with his fans.

Wearing sunglasses and dressed in a black-and-gold Roberto Cavalli suit, Jackson appeared on the stage at the end of the six-hour party to read a brief thank you.
"I've been in the entertainment industry since I was 6 years old," he told AP. "As Charles Dickens says, `It's been the best of times, the worst of times.' But I would not change my career."
"While some have made deliberate attempts to hurt me, I take it in stride because I have a loving family, a strong faith and wonderful friends and fans who have, and continue, to support me," he said.

Some of the paying customers Thursday said the tickets were a bit too steep. "It is expensive," said Yoko Iizuka, a copywriter who works in Tokyo. "But I've loved his music since I was a kid."
"You can't put a price tag on this," said Jenny Sasaki, who arrived in a fur coat and sequined gown. "I love Michael Jackson, his music, his sensitivity and his humanity."

On Saturday Michael Jackson will appear at Camp Zama’s Yano Fitness Center. He’s expected to address fans, sign autographs, pose for photos and meet soldiers and their families.
"He just wants to let them know ‘America Supports You’ and so does he," said Maj. Martha Brooks, a U.S. Army Japan spokeswoman.

The Yano Fitness Center will open Saturday at 1:15 p.m., she said. Jackson is scheduled to show up at 3 p.m.

Several activities are planned, including Michael Jackson trivia contests, an imitation dance showdown and karaoke/sing-along battle of the pop icon’s songs. Jackson music videos also will be shown and two youth hip-hop dance performances will take place.

Col. Robert Waltemeyer, the U.S. Army Garrison Japan commander, is to introduce Jackson.

Jackson’s party initiated the visit, according to Maj. Jim Crawford, a U.S. Army Japan spokesman.

The event is open to all U.S. military and Defense Department personnel, Brooks said. Servicemembers in uniform with family members and guests have priority seating. Japanese master labor contract employees at Zama may escort two guests to the event. They’ll be granted walk-in access only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Gates 1 and 4.

Source: AP/eMJey

March 04, 2007

Michael Jackson in Japan

Michael Jackson arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years to host two exclusive events - a business dinner and a fan event.

The King of Pop, wearing his trademark sun glasses and black leather jacket was smiling and waiving to his admirers, and was ushered by guards passed hundreds of screaming Japanese fans at Narita Airport on Sunday afternoon. Fans were carrying signs that read "We love Michael" and "Welcome to Japan."

At the VIP party, guests will get to mingle with Jackson, spending 30 seconds to one minute each of exclusive face time with him, according to organizers.

According to organizer Broderick Morris, Michael will also host a fan art contest for those who cannot afford VIP tickets.

"Over the years, as Michael Jackson has performed in cities around the world, he has been pleased, honored, and impressed by the large amount of fan art of him," said Morris. "He would like to meet fan artists, and more fully appreciate and enjoy their creative expressions."

Three winning artists chosen by Jackson will have brunch with the star and their picture took together.

Source:The Associated Press
Photo Credit: AP / MJJShots.com

March 03, 2007

Michael Jackson’s Arrival In Japan

Mr. Jackson would like to say hello to all of his fans.

He will be arriving in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, March 4, 2007,
between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Terminal 2, Narita Airport,
Tokyo, Japan.

Come out and Give Mr. Jackson a Big and Warm Welcome!

Source:Raymone Bain

The Michael Jackson Fan Art Contest

Over the years, as Michael Jackson has performed in cities around the world, he has been pleased, honored, and impressed by the large amount of fan art of him that he sees in the crowds that follow him. Seldom does Mr. Jackson’s schedule allow as much time, as he would like to meet fan artists, and more fully appreciate and enjoy their creative expressions. And, so to say thank you to all the fans that pour their love and passion for Mr. Jackson into their creative art, Mr. Jackson is inviting fans attending the March 9th "Fan Appreciation Day" event in Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the first Michael Jackson Fan Art Contest.

Entries of all kinds are accepted, including oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, sculpture, collage, computer graphics, mixed media, printmaking, and high-quality photographs. All entries will be judged by Mr. Jackson based on, creativity, design, artistic and aesthetic merits.

Fans attending "Fan Appreciation Day" should bring their artwork with them to the event that is being held at Shinkiba Studio-Coast, 2-2-10 Shinkiba, Koutou-Ku, Tokyo 136-0082, Japan. Please include your full name, address, telephone number and e-mail address with your submission.

The top three artists chosen by Mr. Jackson will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Jackson and have their picture taken with him, and be invited to a special brunch with him.

By participating in the contest, the winners agree to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without additional financial or other compensation.

All art submitted becomes the property of The Michael Jackson Company. Through submission of artwork, contestants and their legal guardians grant the Michael Jackson Company non-exclusive reproduction and publication rights as well as other non-exclusive use as it sees fit of submitted art.

By entering, participants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless The Michael Jackson Company, including all officers, directors, employees, volunteers and sponsors from any and all liability, loss, damage or injury resulting from participation in Michael Jackson Fan Art Contest.

The artwork will be displayed on Mr. Jackson’s soon to be created website.

Source: Raymone Bain