The Gloved One appears to have won a stare-down with the Grammy-givers at the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. For weeks, show producer Ken Ehrlich has been mulling the idea of marking the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s “Thriller” album with a revue that would feature guest stars from his rereleased blockbuster, which drops two days after the Feb. 10 broadcast.
The medley number would include Will.i.am (on “The Girl Is Mine”), Fergie (on “Beat It”), and possibly Kanye West (on “Billie Jean”) and Akon (on “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”).
Ehrlich said he’d do the tribute only if Jackson sang and danced, say insiders. “Michael can’t go along with that,” says a source. “He needs more time to rehearse new versions of the songs. And everything requires new choreography.”
Now, we hear, Ehrlich has agreed to having Jackson just appear onstage – apparently believing viewers will tune in just to see what Jacko looks like now.
Grammy reps and Jackson spokeswoman Lois Najarian didn’t get back to us. But word is Jackson is saving his moves for a show where he’ll make some money – a “Thriller” TV special and a series of concerts.
The Grammy’s is really shaping up to be one hell of a show. Though I personally see it as the perfect time for Michael to put his ‘comeback’ into play, I guess the time has to be right.
Reports are now saying Michael has recorded a message for the Grammys…so that would suggest he aint going….guess we shall have to wait and see 🙂
Explain why Mike looks like a girl in the pic?
Well I can’t wait to see what Mike is going to do next when he’s going to go to grammys next week?
MJ is NOT going to be at the Grammy Awards.
I hope he shows up. Mike is the best there was and ever will be.
nope Mike didn’t show.. the gossip was the Grammy’s did not want to honor him for the 25 Anniversary of Thriller.. it was only the largest selling album ever!!! well the album dropped on 2/12 I am sure all of his fan all over the world showed him some LOVE..