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Michael Jackson executors may not allow name to be used in tribute show
More trouble for the Michael Jackson tribute concert announced yesterday by his mother and three siblings, set for October 8 in Cardiff, Wales. Yesterday, brothers Jermaine and Randy voiced opposition to it because it was during the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Now, the executors of the Jackson estate have released a statement that puts the show somewhat in jeopardy.

A spokesman for the executors said "Executors for Michael's estate were unaware of the planned tribute and have not been approached to authorize the use of his name."

A separate statement from the executors added "The Estate has not been contacted and is not involved with Global Events Live in the UK tribute concert announced today."

The chances of the estate granting the members of the Jackson family permission to use Michael's name may have been seriously compromised recently with the release of LaToya Jackson's book that alleges that Michael's death was actually a conspiracy by the executors. That was compounded by what is now thought to be a bogus statement made by mother Katherine Jackson attacking the executors over their lawsuit against the Heal the World Foundation. Shortly after the statement came out, Katherine was saying she did not make it and had her lawyer, Adam Streisand, announce "Mrs. Jackson categorically denies signing any statement to the court that makes accusations against the executors of any wrongdoing with respect to her son or his estate. She did not and would not make any such statements about the executors."

Katherine herself then issued a statement apparently trying to smooth over the rift with LaToya's comments, saying "So far I have not seen one shred of evidence that anyone associated with Michael's estate conspired to kill him."

So, the tribute show now lays in the hands of two men who have been attacked with some serious allegations and who hold the key to using the Michael Jackson name at the tribute concert. It looks like it may be another tribute that will never be.
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