Jacko To Appear But Not Perform
Michael Jackson is scheduled to appear at a Tokyo Christmas event next month. Though Jackson is not expected to perform, the tickets will cost a pretty mint of $3,400.The "Premium Christmas Party" will include dancers, bands and gospel singers for 1,600 fans, while Jackson views the show from a special VIP area, as reported by an internet advertisement. He is expected to briefly speak at the Christmas party.
Though organizers were not available for comment, we learned that for 400,000 yen ($3,428), 200 "platinum" ticket holders are qualified to participate in a "meet and greet" event with Jackson. Anyone who can afford 200,000 yen will get free food and drinks and a signed photo.
Last week, Jackson, expected to sing thriller, sang “We are the World”, which British newspapers reported as being a flop.
Via AOL Music News
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