Michael Jackson Death Hoax Investigators

Latest News => TMZ.com => Michael Jackson News => Complete TMZ Recaps => Topic started by: ~Souza~ on September 06, 2011, 12:05:43 PM

Title: TMZ Full Recap Part 28 - August 2011
Post by: ~Souza~ on September 06, 2011, 12:05:43 PM
COREY FELDMAN
I Can DANCE Like MJ
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/02/corey-feldman-michael-jackson-dance-video-steel-panther/)
8/2/2011 2:19 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Corey Feldman put on his best sparkly glove and fedora last night and attempted to dance like his old pal Michael Jackson -- and as a whole ... it wasn't terrible.

Feldman spun around, kicked and semi-moonwalked during Steel Panther's show at the House of Blues in L.A.

FUN FACT: Corey kept saying it was his birthday ... and the band even played The Beatles birthday song for him ... but his birthday is actually July 16. So ... Merry Christmas, everybody!



MICHAEL JACKSON
Lawsuit Accuses Doctor
of Fueling MJ's Addiction
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/04/michael-jackson-dr-arnie-klein-lawsuit-medication-jason-pfeiffer-bankruptcy-prescription-drugs-addiction/)
8/4/2011 8:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Dr. Arnold Klein provided serious drugs to Michael Jackson, which left the singer so out of it ... he couldn't even stand up straight ... this according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

In the lawsuit, filed by Klein's former assistant and confidant Jason Pfeiffer -- it is alleged "Throughout 2009, Michael was a frequent patient of Klein." The lawsuit continues, "Several times, Klein told Pfeiffer to help Michael down to the car because Michael was too drugged up and disoriented to stand on his own."

Pfeiffer says he voiced his concern for Michael's "safety" -- because he and Klein's nurses "were worried that Michael was being 'overmedicated' by Klein." Pfeiffer says Klein simply told him to "keep his mouth shut."

And there's more -- Pfeiffer claims Klein tried to sneak Michael prescription muscle relaxers in 2009 by writing a prescription in Pfeiffer's name.  Pfeiffer claims he refused to participate in the scheme.

Pfeiffer also claims in the suit ... sometime around October 2008, Klein was contacted by Michael Jackson, who told the doc he "needed 'to get out of a court appearance' and needed a doctor's note."

According to the suit, Klein told Michael he would take care of it and issued a note saying MJ was suffering from a Staph Infection ... based on a fabricated test.

Klein's treatment of MJ has been questioned in the past -- TMZ broke the story ... Klein injected Michael with 51 Demerol injections in the 3 months before Jackson died. Klein has always maintained that he treated Michael in accordance with the highest medical standards.

Pfeiffer claims he was wrongfully terminated by Klein -- and in the suit, filed Wednesday in Klein's ongoing bankruptcy case, Pfeiffer alleges that Klein forced him to help round up gay sex partners for Klein, including prostitutes and homeless people.

Pfeiffer also claims he would have to help "prepare" Klein for sexual encounters -- adding, "Klein required that Pfeiffer wash Klein's groin."

Pfeiffer -- who has stated in the past that he was Michael Jackson's gay lover -- says he suffers from severe emotional problems as a result of Klein's treatment -- and is suing for unspecified damages.

UPDATE: A lawyer for Klein tells TMZ, "Dr. Klein is one of the most esteemed and respected dermatologists in his profession in the country.  This counterclaim is totally unfounded, and frankly it's garbage.  The claims in Dr. Klein's lawsuit are very serious, and we're taking them all the way."

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KATHERINE JACKSON
Courting MASSIVE Stars for
MJ Tribute Show
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/08/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-kanye-west-justin-bieber-usher-christina-aguilera-bruno-mars-cee-lo-jay-z/)
8/9/2011 1:00 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Michael Jackson's mom has personally reached out to some of the biggest music stars in the world in the hopes of getting them to perform at the big MJ tribute show in October ... but only ONE of them is a definite YES ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the concert tell us ... Jay-Z, Kanye West, Cee Lo, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Usher and Bruno Mars have each received an invitation (pictured above) from Katherine Jackson ... asking them to perform 1 or 2 of their favorite MJ songs in Cardiff, Wales on Oct. 8.

Katherine promises each star who signs on will be provided with "first class travel accommodations."

We're told Chris Brown, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars have each respectfully declined the invite due to scheduling conflicts ... however, Christina and Kanye are leaning towards "Yes."

As for the one person who's already signed on the dotted line -- sources tell us Cee Lo from Gnarls Barkley was quick to commit.

Tickets to the event have not gone on sale yet -- but promoters say they will become available once a complete line-up is booked.



MJ TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Plot To INVADE AMERICA
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/10/michael-jackson-tribute-wales-concert-plot-to-invade-america-livestream-united-states-arenas-stadiums-big-screens-global-live/)
8/11/2011 12:50 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Michael Jackson fans in the U.S. may NOT have to cross the pond to catch the LIVE MJ Tribute Concert in October ... TMZ has learned plans are in the works to LIVESTREAM the show at several major arenas around the country. 

TMZ spoke with a rep for Global Live -- the company behind the event -- who tells us producers are working with several major U.S. venues in the hopes of broadcasting the event on jumbotrons to give audiences the concert experience without having to go all the way to Wales (it's a country in Europe!).

We're told nothing has been finalized ... but Global Live is actively trying to seal the deal.

As we previously reported, stars like Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and Jay-Z have all been contacted about playing the event. So far, the only act who's signed on the dotted line is Cee Lo from Gnarls Barkley.



CHRISTINA AGUILERA
I'm PERFORMING At
MJ TRIBUTE CONCERT
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/11/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-line-up-christina-aguilera-leona-lewis-smokey-robinson-cee-lo-green-alien-ant-farm-craig-david/)
8/11/2011 9:19 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Christina Aguilera has finally agreed to perform at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Wales in October ... promoters have announced.

Xtina will be joined by Cee Lo, Smokey Robinson, Leona Lewis, Craig David, UK boy band JLS, and Alien Ant Farm -- known for their 2001 cover of MJ's "Smooth Criminal."

Members of the Jackson family will also be performing at the October 8th concert in Cardiff -- including several of his brothers -- but we're guessing that list doesn't include Jermaine or Randy.

According to an executive for Global Live Events, this is just the tip of the iceberg -- "This announcement is just the beginning, we have many more to announce."



MJ'S KIDS
Going To the Tribute Concert
DESPITE Jermaine's Wishes
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/13/michael-jackson-kids-tribute-concert-wales-paris-blanket-prince-jermaine-randy-uncle-mj/)
8/13/2011 12:55 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Michael Jackson's children have decided they want to fly to Wales to catch the upcoming MJ Tribute Concert in person ... despite the fact they're getting pushback from two of their famous uncles.

An MJ family rep tells us, "Paris, Blanket and Prince have been asked to attend the MJ Tribute in Wales and they have decided to go."

The rep adds, "They are extremely excited and they're hoping they will have the opportunity to contribute in some way by making a speech.  Nothing has been set in stone yet for how they can help, but they really hope they can. "

However, we're told, "Jermaine and Randy are fighting it."

As TMZ previously reported, the two brothers feel the timing of the tribute is "inappropriate" -- explaining, "We find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael's death."



MJ TRIBUTE CONCERT
Gene Simmons to Perform
Despite Calling MJ a Pedophile
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/15/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-pedophile-kiss-gene-simmons-interview-katherine-jackson-cnn-announcement/)
8/15/2011 10:40 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Pretty ironic -- Gene Simmons, who called Michael Jackson a hard-core pedophile, will perform at the MJ Tribute Concert.

Katherine Jackson was on CNN this AM, talking about the concert, when promoters revealed that KISS would be performing.

Yet Gene Simmons went on record last year -- mind you, a year after MJ died -- saying, "There is no question in my mind he molested those kids.  Not a doubt."

Simmons went on to say, "The only sexual references ever made about Michael Jackson that were made by anyone, anywhere around the world, have always been made by kids, and specifically males usually 10 to 14 years of age; never females, that age or older, and never grown men."

Hate the man.  Love the music.



MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE
Something Stinks Over
the MJ Tribute Concert
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/16/michael-jackson-estate-tribute-concert-letter-howard-weitzman-promoters-wales-kiss-gene-simmons-called-child-molester/)
8/16/2011 6:45 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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The honchos in charge of the Michael Jackson Estate are threatening the people behind the Michael Jackson Tribute concert, claiming the promoters have sullied Michael's name and are possibly even ripping off the Estate.

Howard Weitzman, lawyer for the Estate, fired off a letter to promoters of the concert -- set for October 8 in Wales -- expressing displeasure that one of the bands that will be performing is KISS, whose bassist, Gene Simmons, publicly accused MJ of being a hard-core child molester.  Weitzman wrote in his letter, "It was extraordinarily embarrassing when no sooner than you announced this 'news' that he would participate in your concert that TMZ posted an item noting that Mr. Simmons called Michael Jackson -- the man you are purportedly honoring -- a child molester..."

Weitzman also questions where all the proceeds for the concert will be going.  We're told Joe Jackson and Leonard Rowe are behind the concert, and they've always been quick to cash in on MJ's name.

And Weitzman suggests promoters may be running afoul of the law by using "intellectual property that is controlled by the Estate" -- which includes MJ images and his songs.

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MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT
We're Killing KISS
From the Roster
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/16/kiss-dropped-michael-jackson-tribute-concert-gene-simmons-pedophile-estate/)
8/16/2011 10:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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The promoters of the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert have heard fans loud and clear -- Gene Simmons, who has accused Michael of being a pedophile, and his band KISS, have been dropped from the roster.

There was a flurry of criticism after TMZ posted a story ... that Gene said last year, "There is no question in my mind he molested those kids.  Not a doubt."

The promoters tell TMZ, "We have listened to Michael's fans and are grateful to have been alerted to these unfortunate statements by Gene Simmons.  Under the circumstances we fully agree that even though KISS is a band Michael admired we have no choice but to rescind our invitation to them to appear in our tribute concert."

The Estate had fired off a letter to the promoters yesterday, expressing their displeasure over KISS performing at the concert.



JERMAINE JACKSON
MJ Tribute Promoters
Are Using My Mom
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/16/jermaine-jackson-global-live-michael-jackson-tribute-concert-wales-kiss-katherine-jackson-using-mother/)
8/16/2011 6:49 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Jermaine Jackson believes the promoters of the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert are crassly taking advantage of an 81-year-old woman -- otherwise known as Katherine Jackson -- to "prop up its event."

Jermaine just went on a Twitter rant, claiming Global Live is using his mom.  And, he's particularly pissed at Global Live for its initial decision to have KISS perform, given that Gene Simmons has publicly accused MJ of being a hardcore child molester.

Jermaine tweeted, "I'm appalled as all fans that Global Live booked an artist like KISS after all Gene Simmons had said about Michael.  It doesn't matter KISS' invitation is revoked.  This mishandling reinforces my view that this promoter is getting it all wrong..."



MICHAEL JACKSON DOCTOR
Loses $10,000 Jacket Battle
With MJ Estate
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/17/dr-arnold-klein-michael-jackson-estate-claim-10000-gianfranco-ferre-jacket-lose-sidney-lanier-la-vie-en-rose-adean-wells-king/)
8/17/2011 8:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Dr. Arnie Klein's got some fall shopping to catch up on in Beverly Hills -- because TMZ has learned, the Michael Jackson estate just REJECTED the good doc's claim to return his old, $10,000 jacket.

TMZ broke the story -- Klein says he loaned Michael Jackson a $10,000 Gianfranco Ferre jacket before the singer died, but MJ never returned it.

Klein filed a claim against Michael's estate back in February 2010 to get it back -- and yesterday, the estate finally got around to giving him an answer ... go fly a kite.

But the estate didn't just tell Arnie to buzz off -- according to the legal docs, the estate also rejected a former lawyer's $3 million bill, an old accountant's $60,000 bill ... plus an additional $354,230 in other claims.

That said, it's not the end of the road for Arnie or MJ's other creditors -- they can still sue the estate in court. But it's unclear if that's what Arnie and co. plan to do.



MJ ESTATE to LLOYD'S OF LONDON
This Is It. Now Pay Up!
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/17/michael-jackson-insurance-policy-company-sued-accidental-death-drugs-lloyds-of-london-this-is-it-fraud-concerts/)
8/17/2011 2:34 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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The Michael Jackson estate is tired of waiting for Lloyd's of London to pay out on the $17.5 million "This Is it" insurance policy -- so they're going after Lloyd's in court ... demanding they pay up, stat.

Lloyd's of London originally issued the policy to cover potential losses for MJ's 2009 "This Is It" concerts -- but earlier this year, the company asked an L.A. court to declare the policy null and void ... claiming MJ lied about his medical history and drug addiction.

Lloyd's insists the policy "was restricted to losses resulting from accident only" -- pointing out Michael's official cause of death was "homicide."

But the estate is now on the offensive -- filing a cross-complaint, claiming MJ never intended to die, whether by homicide or not, so his death still qualifies as an accident.

But the estate isn't just settling for the original $17.5 million -- they also want punitive damages.  FYI, suing for punitive damages often scares the crap out of insurance companies.

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DR. CONRAD MURRAY
Protect Me From Nancy Grace!
Seeks Jury Sequestration
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/19/dr-conrad-murray-nancy-grace-michael-jackson-jury-sequestering-casey-anthony/)
8/19/2011 10:18 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Dr. Conrad Murray's legal team filed legal papers claiming sequestering the jury during the Michael Jackson manslaughter trial is the only way to protect him and the system from Nancy Grace type "character assassinations."

In legal papers obtained by TMZ, Dr. Murray's lawyers argue the only reason the Anthony jurors were untainted was because they were sequestered.  According to the docs, the networks, and in particular Nancy Grace, were well aware of the ratings boost from the trial, and Grace and others engaged in "nonstop on-air abuse of not only the defendant, but the jurors and defense attorneys involved."

The legal docs claim, "There is reasonable expectation that Dr. Murray's trial will be the most publicized in history," and that of the several hundred jurors who were polled during jury selection, only one claimed not to have heard of the Murray case, and she didn't speak English.

Judge Michael Pastor said last month he would consider sequestering the jury, although he felt it was unnecessary and too expensive.



LA TOYA JACKSON
Forgiving the MJ Haters
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/22/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-la-toya-jackson-gene-simmons-kiss/)
8/22/2011 12:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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La Toya Jackson thinks a lot of Michael Jackson haters have had a change of heart since her brother died -- but it's unclear whether she's including Gene Simmons in that group.

You'll recall KISS got dropped from the upcoming MJ tribute concert in part because Gene has said he believes Michael was a child molester.

This weekend in Bev Hills we asked La Toya if she thought the concert should be off limits to artists who disrespected Michael. Her answer is all about forgiveness ... but are you buying it?



BEYONCE
Performing at MJ Tribute Concert
... Via Satellite
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/22/beyonce-michael-jackson-tribute-show-concert-michael-forever-promoters-facebook-announcement-jackson-5/)
8/22/2011 11:25 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Beyonce just joined the growing list of A-listers performing at the upcoming MJ Tribute Concert in Wales -- but unlike the rest of the line-up ... she'll only be a glimmer of her former self.

Promoters behind the "Michael Forever Tribute" in October just posted the announcement to their Facebook page -- Bey will perform one of her favorite Jackson 5 songs ... via satellite.

Sadly, Beyonce couldn't perform live due to scheduling issues -- but this is almost the same, right? Right?



MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE
Huge Financial Gains Revealed
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/24/michael-jackson-estate-the-bottom-line-reveals-a-bonanza-huge-financial-gains-debt-beatles-catalog-publishing-trust-borrowed-money-elvis/)
8/24/2011 2:45 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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New documents reveal ... Michael Jackson was in such debt at the time he died, his Beatles catalog was almost valueless, but the Estate has worked nothing less than a financial miracle to right the ship.

The docs -- obtained by TMZ -- show that at the time Michael died, his net worth was around $50 million.  Shockingly, the ATV Publishing Trust -- the Beatles catalog -- was valued at only $474,544.  We're told the reason it was so low was because Jackson had borrowed around $300 million against it.

Now, fast forward to October, 2010 -- 15 months after MJ's death.  The net value of MJ's estate -- under the leadership of the Executors -- swelled to $218,964,000.  And get this ... that figure doesn't include $185 million the Estate paid out for loans, family allowances, interest, paying off the Hayvenhurst mortgage, etc.

There are no figures for the current value of the Estate, but sources say it's worth much more than the valuation in October, 2010.

Short story -- Michael could be entering Elvis territory.



DR. CONRAD MURRAY
Michael Jackson Jury
Will NOT Be Sequestered
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/25/conrad-murray-doctor-michael-jackson-manslaughter-propofol-death-murder-jury-pastor-sequester/)
8/25/2011 10:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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The Dr. Conrad Murray jury will NOT be sequestered, because the judge does not want jurors to feel like inmates.

Judge Michael Pastor just ruled ... even though Michael Jackson's death was incredibly high profile, he feels confident sufficient measures will be in place to make sure the jury is not contaminated or harassed.

To ensure protection, jurors will each get meals and snacks in the jury room -- not in surrounding lunch areas open to the media and public.

Murray's legal team had filed docs earlier this month asking to sequester the jury -- because they were worried the jury would be tainted by large-scale "character assassinations" ... specifically by TV pundits like Nancy Grace.

Judge Pastor said money is not the issue, even though sequestration is expensive.



DR. CONRAD MURRAY
Prosecution Wants to Exclude
Molestation Evidence in Manslaughter Trial
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/25/michael-jackson-prosecution-wants-to-exclude-molestation-in-mj-manslaughter-trial-santa-barbara-dr-conrad-murray-steve-robel-jury-testimony/)
8/25/2011 12:03 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Prosecutors in the Dr. Conrad Murray manslaughter case want to block all testimony related to allegations that Michael Jackson molested children.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... prosecutors want Judge Michael Pastor to bar Steve Robel -- a key Santa Barbara County Sheriff's investigator in the 2005 MJ molestation trial -- from testifying  in Murray's defense.  Robel is on the defense witness list.

In fact, prosecutors want all references to alleged molestation barred from Murray's trial, on grounds it has nothing to do with MJ's death and would merely inflame the jury.

And, prosecutors have also asked the judge to block the testimony of a number of doctors who treated Michael Jackson but were not involved in caring for MJ on the day of his death.

This is a huge motion that could have a profound impact on the case.  As TMZ first reported, the defense will argue that dozens of doctors had addicted MJ to prescription meds -- including Propofol -- and they are largely responsible for the condition Michael was in the day he died.

Judge Pastor has not ruled on the motions.



DR. CONRAD MURRAY
Judge Made an 'Error'
By Not Sequestering Jury
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/27/conrad-murray-jury-sequestered-michael-jackson-manslaughter-trial-judge-michael-pastor/)
8/27/2011 10:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Conrad Murray thinks Judge Michael Pastor made a mistake when he ruled against sequestering the jury in the upcoming Michael Jackson manslaughter trial ... but he said he's doing the best he can and that God will see him through this.

God ... and a jury of his peers.



MICHAEL JACKSON'S BIRTHDAY
Katherine Attends Celebration
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/29/michael-jackson-birthday-commemoration-katherine-jackson-gary-indiana/)
8/29/2011 4:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, was among those gathered yesterday at the Jackson family home in Gary, IN to celebrate Michael's birthday.

He would have been 53 today.



MICHAEL JACKSON
Molestation Talk
Banned from Manslaughter Trial
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/29/michael-jackson-molestation-manslaughter-arnie-klein-dr-conrad-murray-mj-2005-trial/)
8/29/2011 3:50 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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A judge has ruled that witnesses will NOT be allowed to discuss Michael Jackson's child molestation case during Dr. Conrad Murray's manslaughter trial.

L.A. County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said any testimony relating to the molestation case is irrelevant -- and would be distracting and misleading to the jury.

The judge also banned Arnie Klein from testifying -- after prosecutors argued the defense would try to blame the dermatologist for the death ... and take away attention from the man on the hot seat -- Dr. Murray.



MJ TRIBUTE CONCERT
Peace Treaty Offered to Angry Fans
(http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/29/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-truce-peace-treaty-phone-call-fans-boycott/)
8/30/2011 12:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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The people behind the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert want to make peace with the fans who have sworn to boycott the event ... by inviting them all to join in on a conference call to air out their grievances.

TMZ spoke to a rep for the concert who says they're inviting the leaders of several prominent fan groups to join them Wednesday for "an informative call to address some of the misinformation about the upcoming Michael Forever tribute."

For those unfamiliar, a TON of MJ fan groups banded together in anger -- after Jermaine and Randy Jackson claimed it would be "inappropriate" to support a concert "during the criminal trial surrounding Michael's death."

We're told event organizers are hoping the call with put "rumors and incorrect information to rest."

Stay tuned ...



PREGNANT BEYONCE
My Fetus and I WILL Honor MJ
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8/30/2011 12:45 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Beyonce isn't going to let a little thing like a FETUS get in the way of her October 8  MJ Tribute Concert gig -- TMZ has learned ... the mom-to-be still plans to bust out a song and dance for the King of Pop's tribute show.

Reps for the concert confirmed -- Beyonce is still slated to sing via satellite -- saying the "pregnancy will not affect her performance".

Beyonce is rumored to be nearing the 4 month mark in her pregnancy -- and if the rumors are true, she'll be a solid 5 months preggo when she performs her favorite Jackson 5 song for the concert.

Fun Preggo Fact: According to WebMD, women who were physically active before pregnancy should be good to continue with moderate exercise for the duration of the pregnancy ... as long as any potential "abdominal trauma" is avoided.

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