Doherty To Perform Jackson Tribute

September 9th, 2009 JERMAINE JACKSON has backtracked on his announcement that disgraced CHRIS BROWN will perform at the upcoming tribute concert to his late brother MICHAEL - insisting he was merely inviting the troubled star to perform. Jackson hit headlines all over the world on Tuesday (08Sep09) after he unveiled Brown as one of the acts scheduled to appear at the King of Pop's memorial gig in Vienna, Austria later this month (26Sep09) - telling the media: "We have Chris Brown." Now he admits Brown is not on the bill - and might not even be allowed to travel out of the U.S.

September 9th, 2009 Source: Chris Brown won't perform Jackson tributeLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown won't perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, contrary to statements by promoters, a person close to the situation said Wednesday. A publicist for Mary J.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chris Brown will not perform at the forthcoming Michael Jackson tribute show in Vienna, his representative has said. The singer's name was included in the list of artists who would pay tribute to the King of Pop at the former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace on September 26.

September 8th, 2009 Blige, Cole to perform at Vienna Jackson tributeVIENNA — Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will headline a Sept.

September 1st, 2009 LONDON - Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty is to perform a tribute to the late pop legend Michael Jackson at a musical extravaganza in London next month. The extravaganza has been organised by TV mogul-turned-reality star David Gest, who is currently touring the country with his show "David Gest...My Life!", reports newsletter.co.uk.

August 31st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON was honoured in Las Vegas on Saturday (29Aug09) with a star on the PALMS CASINO's Walk of Fame. The late King of Pop's father Joseph received the tribute on what would have been the singer's 51st birthday, just hours after the resort dimmed its lights in tribute to another fallen musician, DJ AM, who was due to perform there on Friday (28Aug09).

August 20th, 2009 Tito Jackson says UK shows will honor MichaelLONDON — Tito Jackson says he plans to pay tribute to his brother Michael during a British tour later this year. Jackson is supporting soul diva Gladys Knight on a tour starting Oct.

August 12th, 2009 Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna set for Sept. 26VIENNA — Organizers of what's being billed as a global tribute to Michael Jackson in Vienna say the event will be held on Sept.

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Janet Jackson won't be performing at her late brother Michael Jackson tribute concerts at London's O2 Arena in August. The singer was reportedly lined up to open the gigs at arena, where the King of Pop was due to play 50 dates this summer before his tragic death from an apparent cardiac arrest last month.

July 13th, 2009 LONDON - Leona Lewis is set to perform in Michael Jackson tribute show to be held at London's O2 Arena, as per sources. Apart from the X-factor winner, big stars including Justin Timberlake and Usher have reportedly been invited to share the stage to sing cover versions of their favourite Jackson hits.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent finalist Shaheen Jafargholi, a 12-year-old from Swansea, will perform today at Michael Jackson's memorial. Shaheen shot to fame after performing the Jackson 5 hit Who's Lovin' You on the talent competition.

July 3rd, 2009 Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concertLOS ANGELES — Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena.

July 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - Jay-Z thrashed Chris Brown's hopes of returning on stage at the BET Awards, in a bid to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson. Brown has been low-key since beating up his ex-girlfriend (and Jay-Z's artist), Rihanna, earlier this year.

June 8th, 2009 Singer Doherty detained for heroin use on flightGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, authorities said Monday. The 30-year-old rocker was picked up by officers after the 1 hour, 40-minute British Airways flight landed Friday, and held for two hours, police spokesman Jean-Philippe Brandt said Monday.

June 8th, 2009 Geneva police: Singer Doherty detained for drugsGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, a police spokesman said Monday. The 30-year-old rocker was picked up by officers after the British Airways flight landed Friday, and held for two hours, police spokesman Jean-Philippe Brandt said Monday.