Michael Jackson Shows Are Iffy At Best
Remember the outrage last month when Michael Jackson postponed his first ten concert dates. Well, according to Arthur Phoenix who used to be the publicist for The Jackson 5 and still represents Tito. Whoo hoo, that is huge. I could retire if I represented Tito. How much does he make every year? Anyway, Arthur says he would be shocked if Michael performs any shows and won't come close to performing anything close to 50 shows. He says the family agrees with him. He doesn't actually say what family though. The report from WENN just says family members. From all we know it could be Arthur's wife who said it and not a Jackson family member.
Arthur says, "I just don't see it happening. I think there were 10 shows planned and then ticket sales were overwhelming and another 40 concerts were added.
"But Michael is not mentally, physically or spiritually ready for these shows. There's something missing in his soul. He's like Mike Tyson - it's over!
"There are family members who feel the same way but they're afraid to speak."
Why would they be afraid to speak? They are pretty vocal about things when they want to be and my guess is they are all hoping for that one last Jackson 5 paycheck to see them through the rest of their lives.
I think Arthur is actually right, but it doesn't make the story any better or more believable. My theory is that Michael will make a deal to have a world tour and will get all his money upfront. I think that deal will be finalized about the time Michael finishes maybe show number ten in London and then he will fall mysteriously ill and the whole thing will fall apart.
