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12.06.2013 um 10:10
diese Bilder findet man auch auf der Website von Katherine Jacksons Anwalt ... www.psblaw.com
http://www.psblaw.com/michael-jackson-trial-exhibits.html


Michael Jackson's chaotic bedroom in unseen photos: New images as promoter tells trial he was 'scared to death' by star's treatment

* Katherine Jackson suing AEG Live claiming concert promoter failed to properly investigate her son's doctor Conrad Murray
* The images were released by the LAPD this week showing prescription bottles for drugs including Propofol
* Jackson died aged 50 on June 25, 2009 at his LA mansion

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 01:14 GMT, 12 June 2013 | UPDATED: 07:02 GMT, 12 June 2013


These are the shocking images which further detail Michael Jackson's tragic spiral into prescription pill dependency, revealed as his family pursue a lawsuit against his concert promoters.

The evidence pictures, released by the Los Angeles Police Department this week, show numerous pill bottles, oxygen tanks and medical supplies littered around the superstar's bedroom at the time of his death on June 25, 2009.

One image, which was not among the dozens of pictures shown as part of the Conrad Murray manslaughter trial, reveals a metal stand with a hanging bag of intravenous fluids attached.

In the background are numerous portraits of unidentified babies along with a small picture of Charlie Chaplin. Several canisters of what appears to be oxygen stand next to a wooden dresser topped with gilded mirror.


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Unseen: New evidence pictures of Jackson's bedroom were released this week including this shot of an IV bag, oxygen canisters and a bizarre series of baby portraits
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Stash: A medical bag, believed to be Dr Conrad Murray's is tucked away in Jackson's grand closet
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Emptied: Several empty pill bottles could be seen rolling around the floor of Jackson's opulent room



Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is suing AEG Live, claiming it failed to properly investigate her son's personal doctor Conrad Murray and missed warning signs about his failing health.

Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 after giving Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol.

In the new photo collection, prescription pill bottles are seen lined up on a nightstand alongside over-the-counter products and a bottle of water while empty containers roll around on the floor.

Along with propofol, the names of drugs Diazepam and Lidocaine are marked on some bottles' labels.

In one telling image, which appears to have been taken in a car, there is a list of nearby 24-hour pharmacies and the phone numbers.

Conrad Murray's medical bag is also indicated in one picture, according to RadarOnline, stashed high in a closet in the superstar's dressing room.

There are also similar images from Murray's trial including shots of Jackson's iconic embroidered jackets hanging in a closet and stacks of movies on a nightstand.


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Close at hand: A list of the nearby pharmacies was discovered on what appears to be a car seat
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Tragic demise: The new round of photographs from the bedroom of Michael Jackson after he died in 2009 were submitted into evidence at his wrongful death trial this week



The shocking new set of images came as jurors in the Jackson case were shown an email on Monday in which the top executive at AEG Live LLC expressed grave concerns about treatments Jackson was receiving from his longtime dermatologist.

The email sent by AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips said the company was 'scared to death' of drug injections given to Jackson.

Phillips told jurors that the email was a response to a $48,000 bill that Jackson's manager received for the treatments by Dr Arnold Klein.

'He scares us to death because he is shooting him up with something,' Phillips wrote.


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Medicated: Jackson's bedroom was an array of prescription pill bottles and over-the-counter drugs at the time of his death in June 2009
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Dependency: Four bottles of Propofol and a variety of other drugs line Jackson's night stand
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The end: Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in LA in 2009
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Heavy dosage: A medical bag full of bottles that was found in the medical superstar's bedroom


The email was sent to Jackson's business manager Michael Kane after a meeting was held at the singer's house to address his health and missed rehearsals.

The treatments included numerous shots of cosmetic drugs such as Restalyne and botox, as well as other unidentified intramuscular shots, Phillips said, citing the bill.

Klein's attorney has defended the doctor's treatment of Jackson.

AEG denies any wrongdoing, and Phillips and other executives have testified during the trial that it would have been inappropriate to ask about or intervene in Jackson's medical care.

Phillips was told by a judge to answer questions posed by a lawyer for Katherine Jackson without arguing and that his demeanor might be hurting his case.


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Immense talent: Michael Jackson speaks at a news conference in London on March 2009 ahead of his scheduled shows for AEG. He would never perform and died three months later
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Waste: Various empty bottles and medical supplies were found in the room following the singer's death almost four years ago
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Investigation: Police quickly arrived on the scene at Jackson's mansion following his tragic death in 2009



Jurors were sent from the courtroom before Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos addressed Phillips, who has sparred with attorney Brian Panish throughout his testimony. The lawyers have been repeatedly warned by the judge about the behavior.

'Arguing with the lawyers isn't really going to help,' Palazuelos told Phillips. 'It's not going to help your case. It's not going to help anybody.'

Phillips said Panish was repeatedly asking him questions about the same subject.

'I'm just trying not to say the wrong thing,' Phillips said.

The admonition by the judge came after Panish asked Phillips about characterizations of Murray that Phillips made in an email sent five days before the singer died.


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Overdose: The singer died at home, aged 50, from Propofol intoxication
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Concoction: Jackson had been taking a variety of prescription pills and remedies at the time of his death



Phillips acknowledged that some of the statements - including that AEG Live had checked out Murray and that the former cardiologist didn't need the job - turned out not to be true.

When Panish asked if Phillips had acknowledged that some of his statements to the director of Jackson's This Is It shows weren't true, the executive said: 'Honestly, only to stop you from badgering me, yes.'

Palazuelos briefly stopped the testimony and issued the warning.

Jessica Stebbins Bina, a defense attorney for AEG Live, said some of Panish's questions had been argumentative. The judge disagreed.

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Hidden away: A medical bag belonging to Conrad Murray can be seen in a high cupboard in Jackson's dressing room
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The ultimate showman: Jackson's iconic embroidered jackets hang in a closet, in an image released this week by the LAPD
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Battle: Empty bottle lie on the floor under a nightstand in Jackson's bedroom which holds stacks of DVDs
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Last moments: The Emergency Services report of what ended up being the end of Michael Jackson's life at his Carolwood residence in California



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339949/Michael-Jackson-wrongful-death-trial-More-photographs-singers-bedroom.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


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12.06.2013 um 10:26

Paris Jackson
911 CALL
20-Pill OD, Sliced Arm with Knife

6/11/2013 11:04 AM PDT


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Paris Jackson 911 Call -- 'OD'd on 20 Motrin and Cut Her Arm with a Kitchen Knife'
1:10 TMZ has obtained the emergency call made from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Dept. to the L.A. County Fire Dept. on June 5 ... reporting that Paris Jackson had "OD'd on 20 Motrin and cut her arm with a kitchen knife.
TMZ has obtained the emergency call made from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Dept. to the L.A. County Fire Dept. on June 5 ... reporting that Paris Jackson had "OD'd on 20 Motrin and cut her arm with a kitchen knife."

During the call, the Sheriff's Dept. tells Fire that Paris is "awake and breathing."

The Fire Dept. also asks the Sheriff's Dept. if they want Fire to "stage" -- which is shop talk for "waiting" until the Sheriff's Dept. deems the situation safe to enter.

The Sheriff's Dept. told Fire they didn't have to "stage" because it was not a dangerous situation.

The call was made after Paris herself contacted a suicide hotline.
We broke the story ... Paris was taken from the family's Calabasas home by stretcher at around 2 AM on June 5 ... and an ambulance rushed her to a nearby hospital.

She was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold for 72 hours at Children's Hospital in L.A. She was moved Sunday to the UCLA medical center for further psychiatric evaluation ... the same place her father died 4 years ago this month.

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Paris Jackson Transferred to the Same Hospital Where MJ Died


http://www.tmz.com/2013/06/11/paris-jackson-911-call-attempted-suicide-cuts-wrist/


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12.06.2013 um 10:39
Prince Michael Jackson continues to seek comfort in the arms of girlfriend Remi Alfalah as pair head to premiere in the wake of his sister Paris' suicide attempt

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 07:32 GMT, 12 June 2013 | UPDATED: 07:32 GMT, 12 June 2013


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Back to normality: Prince Michael Jackson headed to the season six premiere of True Blood on Tuesday night with his girlfriend Remi Alfalah
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Dressed down: Prince wore a pair of baggy jeans and a black short-sleeved shirt for the Los Angeles event



Prince went for a casual look in baggy jeans and a black short-sleeved shirt, while Remi, 15, went for a more glamorous look in a black minidress and strappy sandals.

The pair failed to raise smiles for the evening out, although otherwise looked in good spirits.

Prince and Remi's outing comes after the aspiring actor and TV presenter cancelled his scheduled trip to Europe following Paris' suicide attempt.

The teenager, who has appeared on shows including 90210, had been due to appear on German television show Wetten, dass...?


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His rock: Prince has been seeking comfort in the arms of Remi, and has been spending a lot of time with his teenage girlfriend in the wake of his sister Paris' suicide attempt
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Keeping it simple: Remi, 15, looked stylish in her black dress and strappy sandals for the occasion



But Silke Blomer, a representative for the highly-rated programme, said following his cancellation: 'Under these circumstances, we perfectly understand that Prince Michael prefers to stay close to his family. We wish Paris the strength and the power to recover soon.'

Since Paris' suicide attempt last week, Prince has been seeking comfort in the arms of his girlfriend Remi.

Just hours after the news broke, Prince was seen looking sombre as he headed out to a pizza dinner with Remi and her family, after visiting Paris in hospital earlier in the day.


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Sibling rivalry: Paris and Prince had reportedly been feuding about her decision to reconnect with their biological mother Debbie Rowe
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Reconnecting: Debbie is believed to have offered to 'take custody' of Paris if she decides she wants to live with her full time



It was reported that Paris' strained relationship with Prince was one of the factors in her attempt to take her own life, following claims that her decision to reunite with their biological mother Paris Rowe had caused issues between the siblings

However, a source said recently that Prince put their differences aside after the suicide attempt.

'Prince stepped up, as he always does and told Paris how much he loves her in a phone call and vowed to help her in the aftermath of the suicide attempt,' the source said.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2340051/Prince-Michael-Jackson-gets-normality-sister-Paris-suicide-attempt-heads-premiere-girlfriend-Remi-Alfalah.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


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12.06.2013 um 10:43
Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h
Friday will also be a half day session in Jackson vs AEG Live trial. I'll be back in court tomorrow morning. Good night everyone.
6:07 AM - 12 Jun 13

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h
It seems likely Phillips will be on stand rest of the week. A juror has a job interview on Thursday afternoon, so it’ll be a short day.

Anthony McCartney ‏@mccartneyAP 4h
Court recessed for the day shortly after jurors saw this email. Testimony resumes at 9:45 a.m. Pacific time tomorrow.
6:05 AM - 12 Jun 13


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12.06.2013 um 10:56
ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts 7h
Court adjourned until 9:45 am PT tomorrow. Randy Phillips will be on stand again. We hope to see you all tomorrow!
3:21 AM - 12 Jun 13


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12.06.2013 um 11:03
‘Ghost’ of Jacko stars at LA trial

By DAVID K. LI
Last Updated: 4:53 AM, June 12, 2013
Posted: 1:47 AM, June 12, 2013


Jurors at the Jacko trial heard testimony from a surprise witness yesterday — the ghost of Michael Jackson!

Randy Phillips, CEO of concert promoterAEG Live, testified about a chat he had with his longtime friend Brenda Richie, who claimed to have talked to a medium who had channeled the spirit of The Gloved One after his 2009 death.

In the supernatural tête-á-tête, Jacko’s ghost allegedly absolved Dr. Conrad Murray of any guilt in his death and admitted he “accidentally killed himself,” Phillips said.

“Brenda called me to tell me that she was in communications with Michael either through a medium or directly,” Phillips told jurors about his talk with Richie, the ex-wife of singer Lionel Richie.

“She said Michael told her that it wasn’t Dr. Murray’s fault, that he had accidentally killed himself.”

Brian Panish, a lawyer for Michael Jackson’s family, objected to Phillips’ ghost story, calling it triple hearsay, since Phillips was relaying a chat from Richie, who had heard from a medium, who — allegedly — spoke to a dead Jacko.

Remarkably — over the laughter of courtroom spectators — LA County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos allowed Phillips’ explanation to stand.

Phillips’ wacky testimony yesterday was in response to questions about an e-mail he sent on Aug. 18, 2009, implying he believed the medium’s talk with Jacko would prove Murray wasn’t behind his death.

“I think I know what MJ died of and this would exonerate Conrad,” he wrote.

When the e-mail was first brought up Monday, Phillips said he didn’t recall what he had been talking about. But yesterday, he offered up his weird tale from the crypt.

Jackson’s family is suing AEG Live, claiming that concert promoters knew the King of Pop was in declining health but did nothing to help him — other than hire Murray.

AEG officials insist they had no idea Jackson was in such fragile shape and argue the company shouldn’t be held liable for Murray’s criminal acts.

In an odd coincidence, Jackson’s brothers. Jermaine, Tito, Randy and Marlon, are set to perform at AEG-owned Staples Center in downtown LA later this month during the BET Awards broadcast.

On his way out of court yesterday, Jackson family lawyer Kevin Boyle quipped, “I hope the Jackson brothers survive their AEG Live experience.”

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/ghost_of_jacko_stars_at_la_trial_Flr5EJeWiSLJQsCT9djE9L


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12.06.2013 um 11:20
Quelle: Jackson.CH ~ Schweizer MJ Forum


Raymone Bain spricht über Paris / Fan-Aktion

11. Juni 2013


Raymone Bain sprach über Paris enge Beziehung zu ihrem Vater und berichtet, dass sie bereits als Kind weltweit der grösste Fan ihres eigenen Vaters gewesen sei.

So habe Paris als Kind immer Michael Jacksons CDs kaufen wollen. Sie liess sich auch nicht davon abhalten, wenn Michael ihr erklärt, dass sie die Alben alle zu Hause hätten. Die Szenen hätten jeweils damit geendet, dass sie seine eigenen CDs für seine Tochter kaufen mussten.

Raymone Bain, gab CNN ein emotionales Interview, worin sie berichtet, wie sie Paris in ihrer Zeit als Michaels Managerin von 2006 bis 2008, erlebt hatte: (ab 03:10)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdZcm7a_h0A


Wer sich an der aktuellen Aktion “We Love Paris” vom Malibu Fanclub beteiligen möchte, kann seine Botschaft an Paris an folgende Mail senden: paris@malibufanclub.de

Die Message sollte maximal 15 Zeilen beinhalten und in englisch verfasst sein.

Der Malibu Fanclub * http://www.malibufanclub.de/ (Archiv-Version vom 13.06.2013) * wird die gesammelten Botschaften einem Kontakt in den USA zukommen lassen, der sie an Paris überreichen wird.

Quelle: jackson.ch, cnn.com, youtube.com, malibufanclub.de

Weiterlesen unter http://www.jackson.ch/raymone-bain-spricht-uber-paris-fan-aktion/
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12.06.2013 um 11:29
dieses Video wurde vor kurzem schon mal eingestellt .... :D :D

Tribute Video von Flavor Flav

11. Juni 2013


In seinem neusten Song “Michael Jackson” und Video dazu, rechnet Flavor Flav mit Conrad Murray ab.

Nach Michael Jacksons tragischem Tod sagte das Public Enemy Mitglied und Reality-TV-”Star” Flavor Flav gegenüber CNN: “Wer sind wir, Gott zu hinterfragen, wieso er tut, was er tut? Aber Gott brauchte einen extra Engel, also kam er und holte Michael, damit er für ihn arbeitet.” Nun, rund vier Jahre später hat er seine Liebe zum King of Pop in Form eines Songs und zugehörigen Videos ausgedrückt. Flav macht darin seinem Unverständnis bezüglich Dr. Murrays Handeln Luft : “He didn’t really have your back. All he wanted was your money, everybody knew that. . . a careless doctor, a doctor who could care less when your body is lifeless. No matter how big or small, ended by drowning in Propofol.” Nachfolgend das Video mit einem Murray-Double im Gefängnis.

Youtube: Flavor Flav - Michael Jackson



(Ein Bild von Flavor Flav mit Michael aus den 80er, siehe hier)

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12.06.2013 um 14:37
Michael Jackson: Mail beweist Geldgier der Konzertveranstalter
AEG-Boss unter Druck


Geschrieben am: 12.06.2013 um 12:19 Uhr


Michael Jackson war zu Lebzeiten zuhauf von Menschen umgeben, die nur das „Beste“ von ihm wollten – sein Geld. Das beweist eine E-Mail, die vom Boss des Konzertveranstalters AEG Live abgeschickt wurde, nachdem der King Of Pop im Jahr 2009 starb. Diese wurde vom Jackson-Anwalt im Prozess gegen das Unternehmen vorgetragen.

Die Mail von Randy Phillips zeigt, wie kalt das Business in Wahrheit ist.

Er schrieb, „Michaels Tod ist eine schreckliche Tragödie, aber das Leben muss weitergehen. AEG wird ein Vermögen mit den Merchandising-Verkäufen, der Tour-Ausstellung und dem Film/der DVD machen. Ich wünschte, er wäre immer noch hier!“

Als Phillips vor Gericht dazu befragt wurde, sagte er, dass sein Wunsch durchaus „aufrichtig“ gewesen sei.

Katherine Jackson verklagt den AEG auf Schadensersatz, weil aus Profitgier keine Rücksicht auf die Gesundheit ihres Sohnes genommen worden sei. Auch die Kinder sollen aussagen, aber Tochter Paris Jackson will das angeblich nicht mehr. Sie hat im Moment wohl auch genug andere Probleme.

http://www.promicabana.de/michael-jackson-mail-geldgier-konzertveranstalter/


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12.06.2013 um 16:37
Sorge um Michaels Tochter
Paris Jackson im Spital - Notruf aufgetaucht

12.06.2013


Youtube: Paris Jackson's 911 call reveals suicide attempt



Die Tochter von Michael Jackson, Paris (15) ist nach ihrem Selbstmordversuch in ein Krankenhaus in Los Angeles gebracht worden. Nun ist der Notruf von dieser Nacht öffentlich geworden, in dem eine Polizistin bei der Feuerwehr um Hilfe anfragt.


Paris Jackson, die Tochter des verstorbenen King of Pop, versuchte sich das Leben zu nehmen. Zurzeit liegt sie im Spital. Doch nun ist der Notruf aus dieser Nacht aufgetaucht (siehe Video oben). Darin fragt eine Polizistin bei der Feuerwehr um Hilfe an.

Die Frau nennt die Adresse und meint: "Ein weibliches Opfer, 20 Tabletten und sie hat sich ihren Arm aufgeschnitten...".

"Ist sie wach und atmet sie?", wird die Polizistin gefragt und antwortet "Ja, ich denke schon".

http://www.heute.at/stars/international/art23693,889519 (Archiv-Version vom 17.06.2013)


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12.06.2013 um 19:23
@FaIrIeFlOwEr
von heute 14.37h

Michael Jackson: Mail beweist Geldgier der Konzertveranstalter
AEG-Boss unter Druck


Na ja, da nehmen sich ja beiden Seiten n i c h t s !!!!
Ich denke da immer an Joe Jacksons Aussage 2 Tage nach Michaels Tod. "Er ist mehr Wert nach seinem Tod und ich werde eine neue Firma gründen, um Michaels Musik zu vermarkten" oder so ähnlich hat er das lachend in die Kamera gesagt. Das werde ich nie vergessen. Da waren alle empört und das vom eigenen Vater.
Da braucht sich keiner über den Konzertveranstalter aufregen!


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12.06.2013 um 19:34
Michael Jackson’s brothers prep for gig with AEG Live as wrongful death suit against company continues

Michael Jacksons Brüder bereiten sich auf Gig mit AEG Live vor, während Todesfolge Klage gegen das Unternehmen weiter geht.


Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Marlon Jackson are gearing up to perform at the AEG-owned Staples Center on June 30. A lawyer for the family says the brothers have no other 'options' as AEG owns most key venues in the music industry.

By Nancy Dillon / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:21 AM


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Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine, left to right, are slated to perform at the AEG-owned Staples Center on June 30.



As Michael Jackson’s mother wages her megabucks war against her son’s “This Is It” concert promoter in court, the King of Pop’s brothers are prepping for a gig with the same company.

A lawyer for AEG Live highlighted the off-the-wall twist as the concert giant fights Katherine Jackson's wrongful death lawsuit.

The company claims it had no idea Jackson’s doctor was recklessly treating his insomnia with a hospital-grade anesthetic.

Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Marlon Jackson are slated to perform at the AEG-owned Staples Center June 30 — less than a week after Michael’s June 25, 2009, death anniversary — as part of a festival produced and promoted by AEG Live, the company’s CEO Randy Phillips testified Tuesday.

“For at least the third time since Michael Jackson’s death and the filing of Katherine Jackson’s lawsuit against AEG Live, Michael Jackson’s brothers, the Jacksons, have chosen to work yet again with AEG Live,” Marvin Putnam, the main lawyer representing AEG against the mom, said in a statement Tuesday.

“Most recently, they agreed to perform as part of the BET Experience scheduled to take place at LA Live later this month,” Putnam continued. “In fact, just this past week the Jacksons specifically requested that AEG Live provide them with a VIP suite during the BET Experience.”

Putnam added that AEG Live has worked to put on concerts with Janet Jackson four times since her brother’s death and the filing her mother’s lawsuit.

One of Katherine Jackson’s lawyers said the brothers are simply dealing with a market reality: AEG has a stranglehold on key venues in the music touring industry.

“What are their options? Stop performing?” lawyer Kevin Boyle asked outside court.

“Hopefully they’ll survive their experience with AEG.”

The four brothers currently are on their international Unity Tour, which passed through Europe and Australia earlier this year on its way back to North America.

The upcoming concert is part of a three-day festival for BET (Black Entertainment Television), Phillips said, with other acts including Beyoncé, R. Kelly and New Edition.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/michael-jackson-brothers-prep-gig-aeg-live-wrongful-death-suit-continues-article-1.1370246


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12.06.2013 um 19:36
Beitrag von heute 11.o3h
"‘Ghost’ of Jacko stars at LA Trial"
hahaha, so was vor Gericht. Was für eine Zirkusveranstaltung!!!
.....und dann noch ......ich hoffe, die Jackson - Brüder überleben AEG-live - Auftritt. (Am Ende des Monats im Staples-Center) Die Jacksons haben übrigens um eine VIP - Loge bei AEG gebeten. :D


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12.06.2013 um 20:16
@Sylvina
Zitat von SylvinaSylvina schrieb:Na ja, da nehmen sich ja beiden Seiten n i c h t s !!!!
Ich denke da immer an Joe Jacksons Aussage 2 Tage nach Michaels Tod. "Er ist mehr Wert nach seinem Tod und ich werde eine neue Firma gründen, um Michaels Musik zu vermarkten" oder so ähnlich hat er das lachend in die Kamera gesagt.
genau, beiden Parteien scheint es wichtiger zu sein, aus dem verhängnisvollen Vorfall, genug Kapital schlagen zu können ... komme, was da wolle ...

das Showbiz ist ja als Haifischbecken bekannt ... aber von der eigenen Familie erwartet man schon was anderes ...
und auch MJ schien ja nicht so ganz ohne zu sein ...

aber man muß auch bedenken, man kennt ja die Jackson Familie, MJ & die vielen Beteiligten nicht wirklich ... :)


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12.06.2013 um 20:34
@FaIrIeFlOwEr
na gottseidank kennen wir die nicht wirklich, aber drüber schwätzen macht Spaß, muß man ja alles nicht so ernst nehmen, wir sind halt auch die Klatschreporter :D :D :D


Ich fand die Antwort gut von Diana Ross´s Tochter, die auch zu der Situation befragt wurde. Fällt mir nur noch so ungefähr ein: Unser Privatleben bleibt privat!
Na das ist ja auch mal ein Giftpfeil gegen die Jacksons, besonders denen ihre Reality-Shows, wahrscheinlich auch in Richtung Latunta.


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12.06.2013 um 20:41
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http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/threads/129265-Katherine-Jackson-vs-AEG-Live-Daily-Trial-Testimony-Summary/page2?p=3832152#post3832152

Jacksons vs AEG - Day 27 – June 11 2013 – Summary

Katherine Jackson was present court for the morning session.

Randy Phillips Testimony

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Phillips said on Jun 25, the day MJ died, he was going to head to Staples Center, had no intention of going to Carolwood or pick up MJ. (ABC7)

Much of the questioning centered on Jackson's manager relationships and “This is It” production costs. Panish focused on a letter that Phillips sent to Jackson’s former manager Tohme Tohme on June 28, 2009, three days after MJ died. The letter, signed by Tohme, was to confirm the Michael Jackson Co. was responsible for all the production costs for “This Is It.” (AP)

After MJ died, Phillips said Jackson's costs had exceeded $7.5 million. MJ was responsible for production costs, according to the contract. Phillips said he was not sure if MJ was the sole signatory to approve the costs or if Dr. Tohme had power of attorney as well. On the contract, it said the undersigned Dr. Tohme Tohme represents and warrants that he is an officer of the Artist. Phillips said he didn’t have any information that anyone else could sign and approve the expenses on behalf of MJ. (ABC7)

Panish also showed Phillips a letter signed by Michael Jackson on May 5, 2009, terminating Tohme’s authorization to act on his behalf. Randy Phillips said on June 28, 2009, he wasn't sure whether Tohme had authority to act on Jackson’s behalf or not. Tohme signed and returned the authorization to AEG Live, but Phillips said he didn’t know how quickly that happened. (AP)

Phillips said he received a note where MJ said Dr. Tohme was no longer his representative. Panish: Did you get anything confirming that Dr. Tohme was back in as an agent?
Phillips: No (ABC7)

Phillips said he didn’t read a budget of production costs that was attached to June 28 letter. Budget had $450k allocated for Conrad Murray. (AP)

Phillips said he was concerned with MJ's weight during rehearsals. He asked his friend Loughner to assist getting Michael to eat.
Email on 7/16/09 from Phillips:
We all were worried about MJ's weight which was 130 Ibs during rehearsal and encouraged him to eat properly since he was so obsessed w/ the creative on the show he would either meals or forget to eat. Kenny Ortega used to personally feed him and I hired a person to be his "food" person. (ABC7)

Panish: It says you hired a person just to be his food person
Phillips: Didn’t hire him, just did it as a favor
Phillips said his friend never got paid to be MJ's "food person". (ABC7)

Panish asked Phillips about lucrative merchandising opportunities for AEG Live after Jackson’s death. He showed executive an email he wrote. (AP)

Email on 8/4/09 from Phillips:
Michael's death is a terrible tragedy, but life must go on. AEG will make a fortune from merch sales, ticket retention, the touring exhibition and the film/dvd. I still wish he was here! (ABC7)

AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips told jury he did wish that Jackson was still alive. (AP)

In a later email, Phillips stated that profits from the sales would go to Jackson's mother, children and charities. About pressuring Jackson to perform, Phillips noted that Jackson died before he had performed a single show. (KABC)

As to Dr. Tohme: Phillips testified in the Labor Commission hearing in a dispute between Dr. Tohme and MJ's estate. (ABC7) Phillips testified at Tohme Tohme’s hearing before the Labor Commission in a dispute with Michael Jackson’s estate. At the hearing, Phillips testified that Tohme wasn't a traditional music manager, and he didn't have a staff. Phillips: “I don’t even know where his office was other than the bar at the Bel Air Hotel.” Some of the jury laughed when this was shown. (AP)

Phillips was then asked about Tohme’s contract, which called for him to “assist promoter in the production of tour events.” Tohme’s $100k a month contract was signed by Phillips and Michael Jackson. Phillips said fee would be paid as an advance to Jackson. Panish asked whether Tohme’s contract was a conflict of interest, since he was representing both AEG and Jackson. Phillips: “Actually, no. Michael Jackson signed this document so he must have agreed to it.” (AP)

Panish asked if it's common to ask artist manager to follow promoter's directions. Phillips responded it was done with MJ's consent. AEG had an agreement to pay Dr. Tohme $100k per month to be MJ's manager.

Panish: Does it seem to be a conflict of interest for artist manager to take direction from producer? Phillips: Actually no, because MJ signed this document, so he must've agreed to it (ABC7)

Phillips said he wanted Michael to have somebody to manage him, because they needed somebody to deal with on his behalf. (ABC7)

Panish asked if MJ became more anxious as tour approached. "In my opinion, I never witnessed Michael being anxious," Phillips testified. (ABC7)

Phillips said Michael never told him he had sleeping problems. (ABC7) Panish asked Panish several questions about whether Jackson ever told him he had a sleeping disorder. Phillips said no each time. (AP)

After the lunch on May 4, Phillips said he had one phone call with Dr. Tohme, but they never discussed this case, Phillips said. (ABC7)

AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips was also asked whether he ever saw a signed agreement for Frank Dileo to work as Jackson’s manager. Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish showed a May 2, 2009 letter signed by Jackson indicating that Dileo was one of his representatives. The letter included the curious phrasing that Dileo could conduct business on Jackson’s behalf “only when instructed.” AEG exec Paul Gongaware wrote Phillips: “This is a bit strange. “Only when instructed”? How are we to know?” Phillips replied that they’d need a signed contract or letter with Jackson authorizing that Dileo could be paid a $50k advance. Gongaware replied, “We just sign off and pray.” That led Panish to question if that’s how AEG did business. Phillips said no. (AP)

As to Frank DiLeo: Phillips said Frank DiLeo asked AEG to advance him $50,000, and he believes MJ approved it.
Phillips wrote in an email: "I think we need to, but I am not sure how without a contract in place or MJ directing us to via signed letter."
"We just sign off and pray," Gongaware responded.
"But what we apply it against," Phillips wrote back. Phillips cont'd: "I think we need MJ to acknowledge for our record and direct us. You know he has amnesia when it comes to paying people." (ABC7)

Phillips reiterated how difficult it could be to figure out who was authorized to act on Jackson’s behalf. Phillips: “You needed a scorecard to keep track of who was in and who was out.” (AP)

Panish asked Phillips about statements he made regarding Jackson lacking representation in June 2009. He showed him an email Phillips wrote. Phillips email: “... we still have no lawyer, business manager, or, even, real manager in place. It is a nightmare!” Panish noted that Phillips in the email meant that Tohme Tohme wasn’t a real manager for Jackson. (AP)

Phillips said he believe MJ must've had a lawyer on June 2, 2009. He said MJ used different lawyers for different things.
On 6/2/09, Phillips wrote to Jeff Wald (maker coffee table books):
Jeff, remember getting MJ to focus is not the easiest thing in the world we still have no lawyer, business manager, or, even, real manager in place. It is a nightmare! (ABC7)

The lawyer showed Phillips emails in which Kathy Jorrie, an attorney working for AEG, expressed doubt about Tohme. She said she was concerned and whether he was “the real McCoy.” She also recommended a background check on Tohme. Phillips said he trusted Tohme based on how he treated Michael Jackson. He said he thought at the time, he did a “phenomenal job.” (AP)

In an email at the time Jackson was preparing for his “This Is It” comeback concerts, an AEG lawyer said she had questions about whether Tohme was "the real McCoy" and suggested the company hire a private investigator to do a background check on Tohme "and/or at a minimum, that someone at AEG Live meet withMichael Jackson to make sure he understands that we are entering into a tour agreement with him that will require him to perform a worldwide tour….” Phillips expressed some of the oddities of dealing with Tohme when he testified before the state labor board in the sometime manager's claim against Jackson's estate. “Dr. Tohme was not a traditional music manager," Phillips said at the hearing. "I don’t even know where his office was other than the bar at the Bel-Air hotel.” Still, Phillips said he thought Tohme did a "phenomenal job" for Jackson. "He is a good guy who has done miracles for MJ, just not a manager," he wrote in an email. (LAtimes)

Phillips said he didn't mean to say that Frank DiLeo wasn't a real manager. Phillips said he didn't act as MJ's manager. Panish asked if crisis management is responsibility of personal manager, he said lawyers do it. (ABC7)


Part of the agreement with Michael was that AEG would buy a house in Las Vegas for the artist. (ABC7)

Before concluding his questioning Panish asked Phillips about emails he exchanged with music executive Irving Azoff. In one of the emails, Phillips asked Azoff the “odds” of Jackson making it through 50 concerts at London’s O2 arena. Azoff’s replied that having insurance was key. “You are a genius on this one dude,” he wrote Phillips. (AP)

Panish asked Phillips whether he was trying to act as Michael Jackson’s manager before the singer’s death. Phillips said no. Panish cited Phillips trying to manage several lawsuits Jackson was facing and other business transactions. Randy Phillips denied he wanted to be MJ’s manager, or that his actions were manager functions. (AP)

Panish’s final question: “You felt it was exhausting taking care of all of Michael Jackson’s affairs?” (AP) “ I did not deal with MJ's affairs, but dealing with MJ was exhausting," Phillips explained. (ABC7)


AEG Cross

Putnam showed an email that Phillips sent to Jackson’s assistant, Michael Amir Williams, arranging a meeting to discuss various deals. Topic included the purchase of Neverland, settling a lawsuit over Jackson memorabilia and a perfume deal. Phillips said the meeting was arranged at the request of Frank Dileo. (AP) Frank DiLeo was the person Phillips dealt with on behalf of MJ, the exec said. (ABC7)

Putnam: “You’ve indicated that dealing with Michael Jackson was (pause) challenging.” Phillips: “Michael was mercurial. It was one of the things that made him great. It was also one of the things that made him impossible to do business with. He would change his mind. He would change representatives -- like we change our socks.” (AP).

Asked to explain, he said, “Because Michael was mercurial. One of the things that made him great was also one of things that made him impossible.” “He would change his mind. He wanted different things at different times. He changed representatives like we change socks." Phillips testified you needed a "score card" to keep track of Jackson's shifting group of representatives.(LATimes)

"Michael was imperial, which made him great but also impossible to deal with," Phillips explained. Phillips: He (MJ) would change his mind, want different things at different times
Phillips: He would change reps as he changed socks, we needed score card to know who was representing him. (ABC7)

Putnam asked Phillips why he didn’t stop Jackson from changing reps. “How would I do that,” Phillips replied. AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips said he could not dictate who Jackson hired at all. (AP)

Putnam: Could you dictate who MJ hired?
Phillips: No (ABC7)

Putnam asked Phillips about several people involved in Jackson’s business affairs. He asked about estate executor John Branca. Phillips recounted their history, that Branca had represented Jackson for part of his career, but the pair had a falling out. “Michael brought him back in,” Phillips said of Branca, just before the singer’s death. Katherine Jackson shook her head. (AP)

Putnam then asked Phillips about Tohme Tohme. Phillips said he saw Jackson and Tohme as having a close relationship. (AP) "Dr. Tohme was introduced to me as MJ's manager," Phillips said. Phillips said MJ and Dr. Tohme seemed to have a very close relationship and Dr. Tohme seemed to care very much about MJ. Dr. Tohme was introduced to MJ by Jermaine Jackson, Phillips said. There was a familiarity between all of them, he said. Phillips said MJ wanted to get 'back on the saddle', so Jermaine introduced him to Dr. Tohme. "He said Michael was determined to restart his career," Phillips said Dr. Tohme told him. "It was time for a comeback," he recalled hearing. "The only way I dealt with MJ was through Dr. Tohme," Phillips said. Phillips said AEG never paid Dr. Tohme because there were conditions in the contract, like getting insurance for the show, that were not met. Also, Phillips said he received MJ's letter terminating Dr. Tohme. "Dr. Tohme obviously could not fulfill his obligations then." Phillips testified MJ told him Dr. Tohme was to handle some of his business affairs, like purchase house in Vegas, and work with Frank DiLeo. MJ said DiLeo would be dealing with the entertainment part of his career and stuff MJ thought Dr. Tohme was not qualified to do. (ABC7)

Phillips said there are three ways AEG Live checks out people it does business with. Phillips said no reference/background check is needed if the person has done business with AEG Live before. The company checks references of people who it hasn’t done business with, Phillips said. If someone is referred directly by the artist, Phillips said no check would be done. That was the case with Tohme. (AP)

Putnam then showed Phillips Tohme’s agreement for $100k a month. Phillips noted that Jackson signed the agreement. Phillips noted that Tohme’s contract was predicated on him getting cancellation insurance, which didn’t happen in time. Phillips said to the best of his understanding, Tohme was never paid by AEG Live. (AP)

He said that about 10 days before Jackson died, the singer asked to see Tohme. Phillips said it was his understanding that Jackson wanted Tohme to handle some of his business affairs, including buying a home in Vegas. He said that the plan was for Tohme and Dileo to work together as Jackson’s managers. (AP)

Phillips recounted a meeting at estate executor John Branca’s office after Jackson died. He said a concert expense ledger was requested then (AP). After MJ died, Phillips said MJ's Estate wanted a detailed expenditure of the production. (ABC7) On the tour production expenses that Tohme approved was only part of the expenses. He said Dileo signed a similar document. The production expenses were eventually submitted and approved by Jackson’s estate, Phillips said. (AP)

Putnam then asked Phillips about a meeting the pair had with Tohme and his lawyer a few weeks ago at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills. Phillips said Tohme’s lawyer wanted to meet with them. By that point, Tohme said he’d already met with Katherine Jackson’s lawyers. Phillips said he didn’t directly discuss the case with Tohme, but wasn’t surprised that the lawyers wanted to discuss it, given the stakes. (AP) As to meeting at the Polo lounge, Phillips said he received a call from Dr. Tohme asking to meet since he had already met Jackson's attys. Phillips said he picked the Polo lounge because it was a convenient and public location. (ABC7) Phillips said lunch meeting lasted about 90 minutes, but he left the table for about half of the meeting to talk to other people. Putnam asked Phillips if there was some secret reason for meeting with Tohme. Phillips: “If it was going to be secret, it wouldn’t have been at the Polo Lounge, it would have been in someone’s offices.” (AP)

After lunch break, Putnam asked Phillips if he met with his attorney over lunch hour. All the jurors laughed loud. This is how Panish begins after lunch.
Putnam: Did they show you any documents?
Phillips: Just the menu (ABC7)

After the lunch break, defense attorney Marvin Putnam asked Phillips a few questions that Panish likes to ask after every break. Putnam: "Did you meet with your attorneys over lunch?" (the jury laughed.) Phillips said yes. Putnam: "Did they show you any documents?" (Another question Panish often asks.) Phillips: "Just the menu." There was more laughter. (AP).

Phillips said Estate of Michael Jackson asked him to be witness for them in the Labor Commission dispute between Dr. Tohme and MJ's estate. (ABC7)

Phillips testified about a conversation with Brenda Richie, Lionel Richie’s ex-wife. Phillips used to be Lionel Richie’s manager, and he says Brenda Richie called him a few weeks after Jackson died. This first came up Monday in questioning by plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish, who asked why Phillips didn’t disclose conversation to police (AP) "Yes, I served as his manager for 10 years," Phillips said about his relationship with Lionel Richie. Brenda Richie is Lionel's ex-wife. (ABC7) Phillips had written an email to an AEG spokesman on Aug. 18 after Murray released a videotaped statement. Phillips email: “I wonder why now. I think I know what MJ died of and this would exonerate Conrad.” Panish asked if he had info to exonerate Murray, why he didn’t call police. Phillips said info came from Brenda Richie, but didn’t elaborate. He would only say the information was somewhat weird. (AP) Putnam inquired about email Phillips sent to AEG's publicity rep on 8/18/09: I think I know what MJ died of and this would exonerate Conrad. "Brenda had called me to tell me that she was in communication with Michael either through a medium or directly," Phillips testified. Panish objected: triple hearsay! Courtroom bursted into laughter. Phillips said Michael told Brenda that it wasn't Dr. Murray's fault and he had killed himself. "I told you it was weird," Phillips expressed. Putnam asked why he didn't tell LAPD what Brenda said. "I didn't want to be in that straight jacket Dan was talking about," Phillips said. Phillips clarified he didn't think it was relevant information. (ABC7) It wasn’t until Putnam’s questioning today _ over Panish’s objections it was hearsay_ that Phillips told the jury what Richie told him. Phillips said Richie told him she had communicated with Jackson _ either directly or through a medium. Panish objected again. “Double, triple hearsay,” he said. Lots of laughter in the courtroom, among jurors. The judge commented the testimony was “clearly not offered for the truth.” Phillips: “I said it was weird.” Phillips testimony: “Michael told her it was wasn’t Dr. Murray’s fault. He accidentally killed himself.” Phillips said he didn’t tell police because he didn’t want to end up in a strait-jacket, as some AEG execs feared he might over tour issues. (AP)

Putnam showed a letter signed by MJ on June 9, 2009 requesting AEG to advance the sum of $50,000 to Frank DiLeo. (ABC7)

Phillips said his deposition happened three and a half years after MJ died. He believed there were over 9,000 email turned over. In preparation for his testimony, Phillips said he watched his testimony given in Dr. Conrad Murray's criminal case. Phillips said he prepared himself prior to his deposition, but not like he did for testifying in court. Phillips said he didn't believe he knew what emails were going to be used, thus he didn't want to read everything they produced. Phillips explained he has had time to look over all the emails in detail since his depo, therefore he was able to remember the events better."We are not a very litigious company," Phillips clarified. "I did not realize there's that 'gotcha' politics, 'gotcha' legal process." "Even though you know the answer to a question, you want the person to use it wrong so you can use it against them," Phillips opined. Phillips said he was not designated as PMK (person with most knowledge) or PMQ (person most qualified) for AEG. Phillips said he made only one substantive correction to his deposition transcript. (ABC7)

Phillips said he's the president and CEO of AEG Live. Phillips said AEG Live has at least 10 divisions, deal, with talent, produce shows, international tours, festivals. In college, Phillips became the director of special events for students association. He graduated from Stanford in Political Science. He went to law school at University of Santa Clara. Phillips promoted the Harlem Globetrotters. One of the stars asked to manage him. Phillips said he thought it was a good move to start his career, moved to LA, transferred to Loyola Law School. He started management career with Management West International, then worked at Stiefel & Phillips through 1996. He managed Rod Stewart and Matthew Brodrick. Then they repped Guns N Roses, Toni Braxton, Prince, Simple Minds, Morrisey. (ABC7)

Phillips worked with MJ at this point. He represented the artist in an endorsement deal and a line of sneakers. "He was hot as a pistol," Phillips described MJ. "This was in early 90s, right before History"."It was one of the biggest endorsements made at the time," Phillips said. "The deal was a success." Phillips said the line of sneakers was not successful, though. The company he made the deal was LA Gear. "When MJ didn't like something, he was less than demure," Phillips testified. "Some of the shoes was really quite hideous," Phillips said. "Let's stop this s**t, it's ugly, they don't know what they're doing, this stuff is s**t, they're going to ruin me" Phillips said MJ reacted. Phillips described MJ as 'incredibly sharp' doing business. After the LA Gear deal, MJ and John Branca asked Phillips to manage MJ. He said no. His next dealing with MJ was not until 2007.(ABC7)

Phillips left Stiefel and Phillips to work at Red Ant Entertainment from 96 to 99, continued to co-manage Toni Braxton. Managed group called Dream on Puffy Combs Label. Then approached by John Meglan and Paul Gongaware to start Concerts West, now AEG Live. "They wanted me to help them secure a tour with an artist named Britney Spears," Phillips explained. Phillips said he had a very good relationship with her manager at the time. It was the first big break tour of Britney Spears. Phillips was consultant on the tour and had a piece of the profits. After the tour, Leiweke asked Phillips to consider in-house position. Phillips wrote the business plan over the weekend and became the president and CEO of AEG Live in 2001. Phillips said AEG Live created Coachella festival. They used the infrastructure, equipment for another genre of music, Stagecoach festival. Phillips talked about the residency shows AEG Live promotes in Las Vegas: Celine Dion, Elton John, Cher, Shania Twain, Rod Stewart. Phillips said AEG Live promoted and produced Prince's most successfully tour, "Musicality" in 2004. Phillips testified they produced and promoted Prince's 21 sold out Nights at the O2 arena and residency show in Vegas at Rio Hotel in 2006. (ABC7)

Artist management team: attorney, business manager, agent, broker, personal manager, generally four people, Phillips explained. Phillips said there are two ways a tour begin: once artist releases new album, Phillips goes to the artist team and pitches the company. Other way is management of an artist pitches the tour to AEG. "My job is to go and actually sell the concepts and ideas," Phillips said. He described himself as "schmoozer in chief". (ABC7) Phillips noted that he’s a salesman. He sells ideas for concerts, festivals. “I’m Schmoozer in Chief,” he said. A few jurors smiled. (AP)

Phillips said superstars who fill up big arenas, like Staples, work on a 90-10 split, where 90% of profits goes to artist, 10% to promoter. Once he wins the bid, Phillips passes the deal on to someone else within AEG Live better prepared to handle it. "I don't think I sit on this throne," Phillips explained. "We have a very open decision-making process at AEG Live. "I'm like manager's promoter, I think like a manager, I think in term of the brand itself," Phillips explained. Phillips has deal w/ AEG Live where he's allowed to manage 2 acts, Dream and Lionel Richie. Dream dissolved, AEG allowed him to manage Usher. Phillips said Live Nation is about three times bigger than AEG Live. They are competitors when it comes to touring. "I think we're a better company," Phillips opined. He said Live Nation is in the amphitheater business and AEG is strictly an arena touring. In interview w/ Telegraph, Phillips said AEG Live was under assault by 800lb gorilla called Live Nation, planning to merge w/ Ticketmaster. "Number 1 doesn't necessary make you the most profitable," Phillips said. "Why take all this risk in deploy capital in this way if you're not to make a profit?" Phillips explained. "I don't particularly love music, that's not why I got into it. I love the deal," Phillips testified. It's difficult as it can be to deal with the artists, but Phillips said he loves the challenge. Phillips said he is told all the time to just follow their business plan and not even look at Live Nation. It is a competitive business. (ABC7) He then said explained why he is in the business. He said he doesn’t necessarily love music. “I love the deal. I love the action,” he said. Phillips said he has to deliver good news and bad news to artists. He said some musicians want big productions, but also big profits.(AP)

He described AEG Live’s relationship with Live Nation, a competitor and larger concert promoter. Phillips said Live Nation is also one of AEG Live’s biggest customers, since it rents AEG’s arenas. Live Nation owns only open-air venues. Phillips re-iterated a point Paul Gongaware made previously, that AEG Live doesn’t want to be the No. 1 concert promoter, they say. He noted that Live Nation is a publicly-traded company and has to answer to shareholders, investors. AEG Live does not. (AP)

Putnam then asked Phillips about the upcoming BET Experience music festival. Beyoncé is scheduled to perform. So are the Jacksons on June 30. The BET Experience is being promoted by AEG Live. (AP)

AEG Live is working on a BET Music Festival on June 28.
Friday: Beyonce, more mainstream artist Saturday: Snoop Miguel and Kendrick Lamar, younger crowd
Sunday: Adult contemporary: R Kelly, Boyz to Men, The Jacksons.
"We book them," Phillips said. Deal was done by someone else at AEG Live, who will be promoting and producing this festival. (ABC7)

Phillips talked about the difference between promoting and producing. MJ didn't have touring team or money to produce "This Is It" tour. Phillips said it's very expensive to keep everyone on staff if you're not touring regularly. Jackson hadn't toured for many years. (ABC7)

AEG Live is promoting Justin Bieber world tour. It will be 130 shows over 14-15 months. "It's a very substantial amount," Phillips said. AEG promoted The Rolling Stones, 21 shows. Putnam asked why the difference in the amount of shows. "He's 19, Mick Jagger is 70," Phillips responded. Rolling Stones sales is gigantic, so they don't have to do as many concerts. (ABC7) After a break, Phillips testified about how different tours work. He noted that the AEG-promoted Rolling Stones tour is only a few shows. The ticket prices are so high, Phillips said, that the Stones can make a lot of money off of a few shows. They also employ their own crew. By comparison, Justin Bieber is doing 130 concerts over a 14-15 month period, Phillips said. Putnam asked why the vast different. “He’s 19,” Phillips said of Bieber. “Mick Jagger is 70.” (AP)

Phillips said concert promotion is risky. “Until you put tickets on sale, you just never know,” he said. He said AEG Live cannot force artists to perform. “The artist has what I call the ultimate veto. They don’t have to show up,” he said. Putnam: “Why can’t you make them?” Phillips: “We live in a free society. They’re not my slaves.” (AP)

Putnam: Can AEG Live force an artist to perform on a show?
Phillips: No, the artist has the ultimate veto power
Phillips: We live in a free society, they are not my slaves. If the artist doesn't want to perform, there's nothing we can do. (ABC7)

Phillips then recounted the series of meetings leading up to announcing Jackson’s “This Is It” tour. The first two meetings were in Las Vegas in 2007. Phillips said Jackson was animated and appeared healthy. He said in the first meeting, Jackson was “elated” to see him and Paul Gongaware because they were “familiar faces to him.” There was a later meeting at the Colony Capital offices in LA. He said by that point, they were talking about Jackson performing. Phillips said Jackson was most concerned about getting a house for him and his children. In a proposal for Jackson’s concerts, Phillips wrote that he believed Jackson could “net, at least, $1 (million) per night” after fees. (AP)

Phillips said Peter Lopez, an attorney for MJ, asked for a meeting with AEG Live in 2007. It took place in Las Vegas. "I was told by John that Michael wanted to get back to work and that's why we were there," Phillips testified. "MJ, for all the complexities of dealing with Michael, was one of the biggest stars in the world," Phillips testified. Phillips said MJ talked about putting out new music, do something different, constantly putting music out, every 6 weeks, and tour around it. They also discussed the idea to do miniseries on King Tut and do mini movies. Meeting lasted about 90 minutes, Phillips said. "He looked great, very animated, he talked a lot about what he wanted to do," Phillips described. "He seemed fine to me." Phillips said he didn't think MJ was abusing prescription drugs at the time and he was not concerned with his health. There was another meeting where Phillips said MJ showed a mini-film he called Ghost. They also discussed mini-series on King Tut. "MJ was great, animated, clear, like the star he was" Phillips described. He detailed scene of meeting where MJ threw a pencil at him, joking. "We picked London because his popularity was less diminished because of the troubles he had had," Phillips explained. MJ ended up not moving forward with the tour then. "That was MJ," Phillips explained. (ABC7)

Phillips said Colony Capital, a real estate investment company, got involved with MJ's finance. They purchased the note of Neverland from a bank for $23 million and MJ wanted to start his career again and make money. Colony asked for a meeting with Phillips. That's where he learned about Dr. Tohme, who Phillips says was MJ's manager at the time. Meeting happened in 2008 at the bar of the Bel Air Hotel at the request of Dr. Tohme. "The most pressing thing for him, Michael, at that time, he was fixating in getting a house for him and his children, Phillips said. "He didn't want to live in other people's house anymore," Phillips expressed. (ABC7)

Putnam showed the email from Jun 13, 2008 with plans for MJ. (the not fast, need to be controlled as much as possible email). "Perfection is expensive, and incidentally impossible to achieve," Phillips opined, saying they tried to control MJ's spending, nothing else.
Putnam: How did you do controlling him financially?
Phillips: Not very well, but I blame Paul (Gongaware) (ABC7)

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A juror has a job interview on Thursday afternoon, so it’ll be a short day. Friday will also be a half day session in Jackson vs AEG Live trial. (AP)


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The Jacksons vs. AEG Live – Zeugen der Jacksons, 20. Teil

12. Juni 2013


Von wegen keine Ahnung – AEG war aufgrund einer Rechnung von Dr. Klein „zu Tode erschrocken“. Und die Richterin musste Randy Phillips am vierten Tag im Zeugenstand erneut ermahnen: Wenn er die Fragen nicht endlich beantworte, so würde seine Befragung noch eine weitere Woche dauern.

Nach drei Tagen Abwesenheit war Katherine Jackson am Montag wieder vor Gericht erschienen, blieb diesem aber nach der Mittagspause fern. Noch immer ging die Befragung von AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips durch Brian Panish weiter. Befragt wurde er zum Telefonat, das Randy Phillips mit Dr. Murray führte, nachdem er am 20. Juni 2009 Ortegas besorgte Mail erhalten hatte. Phillips will sich nicht an die Unterhaltung mit Murray erinnern, meinte in einer vorgängigen Befragung, sie habe nur drei Minuten gedauert. Aufzeichnungen belegen, dass das Telefonat 25 Minuten lang war.

Panish zeigte Polizeifotos von Murrays Auto, in dem eine AEG Geschäftsvisitenkarte von Randy Phillips gefunden wurde. Murray war auch im Besitz von Phillips privaten Festnetzanschluss, Phillips sagte aus, dass Murray auf die Nummer angerufen hatte. Er wisse jedoch nicht, wie Murray an seine Privatnummer gekommen ist. Möglicherweise durch eine an die This Is It Mitarbeitenden verteilte Telefonliste oder über Michaels Manager Frank Dileo.

Den Geschworenen wurde eine Mail von Randy Phillips gezeigt, in der er sich „zu Tode erschrocken“ zeigte über Medikamenteninjektionen, die Michael verabreicht wurden. Randy Phillips sagte aus, die Mail habe er verfasst als Reaktion auf eine 48 000 Dollar Rechnung von Dr. Arnold Klein an Michaels Manager. „Er erschreckt uns zu Tode, weil er ihn mit irgendetwas voll spritzt“, so der Wortlaut in Phillips Mail an Michaels Geschäftsführer Michael Kane.

Am Nachmittag musste die Richterin Yvette Palazuelos den AEG Firmenchef Randy Phillips erneut ermahnen. Nachdem sie die Jury aus dem Gerichtsaal geschickt hatte, sagte sie: „Mr. Phillips, sie müssen die Fragen beantworten, die Ihnen gestellt werden, ohne Erläuterungen. Sich mit dem Anwalt zu streiten hilft ihnen nicht. Das tut es wirklich nicht.“ Palazuelos sagte weiter, sie hätte erwartet, seine Befragung beanspruche nur einen Tag, „deshalb versuchen Sie die gestellten Fragen zu beantworten, ansonsten sind wir noch eine weitere Woche hier. Wir können das nicht gebrauchen.“ Phillips versuchte sich rauszureden: „Ich versuche nur nichts falsches zu sagen… aber ich verstehe den Prozess nun besser.“ Die Los Angeles Times merkte in ihrem Artikel an, dass Randy Phillips während zwei Jahren eine juristische Fakultät besucht hatte. (Und daher sehr wohl eine Ahnung vom „juristischen Prozess“ hatte.) Die LA-Times schrieb ausserdem, dass der Kommentar als Höhepunkt gesehen werden kann von den teils schwammigen Aussagen der AEG Führungskräften Paul Gongaware und Randy Phillips. Die Jacksons Anwälte fragten sie manchmal etwas und zeigten anschliessend ein Video von einer vorgängigen Befragungen unter Eid, in denen sie eine widersprüchliche Antwort gaben.

Randy Phillips gab zu, dass seine Einschätzungen bezüglich Murray falsch waren. Und dass die Behauptunge, AEG Live hätte ihn ausgecheckt, falsch waren. Nachdem Kenny Ortega in einer Mail um psychiatrische Hilfe für Michael bat, hatte Phillips geantwortet:

“Kenny, it’s critical that neither you, me or anyone else around this show become amateur psychiatrist or physicians. I had a lengthy conversation with Dr. Murray, who I am gaining immense respect for as I get to deal with him more. He said that Michael was not only physically equipped to perform and, that discouraging him to, will hasten his decline instead of stopping it. Dr. Murray also reiterated that he is mentally able to and was speaking to me from the house where he had spent the morning with MJ. This doctor is extremely successful (we check every one) and does not need this gig so he totally unbiased and ethical. It is critical we surround Michael with love and support and listen to how he wants to get ready for July 13th. Cont’d: You cannot imagine the harm and ramifications of stopping this show now. It would far outweigh ‘calling this game in the 7th inning.’ I am not just talking about AEG’s interests here, but the myriad of stuff and lawsuits swirling around MJ that I crisis manage every day and also his well-being. I am meeting with him today at 4p at the Forum. Please stay steady. Enough alarms have sounded. It is time to put out the fire, not burn the building down. Sorry for all the analogies.”

Auch das Meeting am 20. Juni in Michaels Anwesen wurde nochmals diskutiert. Phillips sagt, dieses habe mindestens eine Stunde gedauert. Murray und er seien dabei auf einem Sofa gesessen, Michael auf einer Bank und Kenny Ortega auf einem anderen Sofa. Ortega habe wenig gesprochen, nur Michael aufgefordert, an die Proben zu kommen. Dr. Murray habe die meiste Zeit geredet. Ob während dem Meeting Michaels Schlafprobleme angesprochen wurde, daran konnte sich Phillips nicht erinnern, schloss es aber nicht aus. (In der vorgängigen Befragung hatte Phillips ausgesagt, es sei über Michaels Schlafprobleme gesprochen worden) Ortega habe sich bezüglich Michaels Essen erkundigt. „Das Ziel des Meeting war herauszufinden, was mit MJ geschehen war, wegen dem Ereignis am 19. Juni“, sagte Phillips. Michael und Murray sagten, es sei nichts unrecht mit ihm (MJ). Murray habe gesagt, Michael hätte die Grippe oder so gehabt. Murray versicherte Ortega, dass Michael wohlauf sei und an den Proben teilnehmen werde. Die beiden seien „ein wenig kampflustig“ gewesen, gab Randy Phillips weiter zu Protokoll.

Quelle: jackson.ch, latimes.com, foxnews.com, mjjcommunity.com, linkedin.com (Anthony McCartney, ABC7)

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12.06.2013 um 21:05
Paris Jackson Restricts Hospital Visits From Katherine Jackson, Debbie Rowe — But Lets Former Nanny Grace Rwaramba Visit, Says Report

Posted on Jun 12, 2013 @ 8:44AM | By radarstaff




Paris Jackson has denied visits from her grandmother Katherine and her biological mother Debbie Rowe in the wake of her suicide attempt last week, but has granted access to one familiar face tied in with the family history: her former nanny, Grace Rwaramba.

“The kids adore her,” a family friend told People, noting that “Grace and Debbie don’t get along,” which further complicates an already delicate situation.

Said the insider: “The whole situation is getting worse by the minute.”

In addition, Rowe is persona not grata with Paris’s older brother — and her biological son — Prince, who the magazine reports “wants nothing to do with Debbie, [as] he believes she abandoned them.”

Rwaramba spoke with RadarOnline.com exclusively last year, during the family’s well-publicized internal upheaval. After Paris had raised some eyebrows with her publicly forward reaction to the situation, Grace implored the public to “give [Paris] a chance to make and learn from her mistakes without demonizing her.

“She is a spirited, very expressive and dramatic young girl. The traits that made her the apple of her father’s eye are the same traits that she must learn to control as she matures into adulthood.

“Until then, please take her tweets with a grain of salt,” Grace said, adding that “no child should have 700,000 followers on Twitter or any other social media platform.”

http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/06/paris-jackson-restricts-hospital-visits-from-katherine-jackson-debbie-rowe-but-lets-former-nanny-grace-rwaramba-visit-says-report/


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12.06.2013 um 21:15
Prince Jackson
Life Goes On

6/12/2013 12:55 AM PDT


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Prince Jackson -- Life Goes On After Paris Jackson's Suicide Attempt



Prince Jackson clearly knows how to compartmentalize his life ... because he hit the town Tuesday night in low fashion, attending the premiere of True Blood, Season 6.

The 16-year-old and his GF, Remi Alfalah, were flanked by 3 bodyguards as they left the ArcLight in Hollywood.

People inside the screening tell us ... they were "touchy-feely" and seemed happy. Almost everyone was dressed up -- except Prince, which either makes him a slouch or a baller.

Prince seemed annoyed when photogs asked him about his sister, Paris ... specifically how he felt about the possibility that Debbie Rowe could become her guardian.

http://www.tmz.com/2013/06/12/prince-jackson-true-blood-premiere-remi-alfalah-paris-jackson-suicide-attempt-debbie-rowe/


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12.06.2013 um 21:25
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das letzte Vid. von Prince hatte ich schon angeschaut auf TMZ. Da ist mir auch wieder dieser Gang von Prince aufgefallen, sehr deutlich hier zu sehen. Er humpelt auf jeden Fall und das schon viele Jahre.


Danke an das Schweizer Forum, daß es da immer eine verständliche Übersetzung der Gerichtstage gibt.

Ja was machen wir jetzt mit dieser Nachricht von Radar-online? Ob das wirklich stimmt, daß Paris ihre Großmutter und ihre Mama nicht sehen wolllte. Die Grace war erwünscht.
Wer weiß, was da wirklich vorgefallen ist?
Würde mich aber freuen, wenn Grace wieder in der Kinder Leben treten würde, vorallem für Blanket würde es mich freuen. Sie ist sicher eine richtige Mutterfigur für alle 3. Wow, das nimmt ja wieder Ausmaße an, zumindest in Spekulationen.
Da wird auch nicht stimmen, daß Paris unbedingt bei der Hochzeit von Taj am 16.8. dabeisein will.
Aber sie wird sicher gezwungen, nach Gary mitzukommen und zu der Veranstaltung ins Staples-Center wird sie sicher auch mitgehen müssen, wie letztes Jahr kurz nach dem Arizona - Vorfall, da waren doch plötzlich alle 3 Kinder mit der Omma bei dem Jackson-Autritt. Das war sicher auch "freiwillig".


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