Michael Jackson

The word is the Jackson Brothers plan to perform at a couple of tribute concerts the day of and the day after Michael Jackson’s birthday being August 29th and 30th of 2009.  It is supposed to be a major event with a host of stars.  It is not certain if Janet Jackson will participate in these shows...

They say Michael Jackson’s estate is now worth $500 Million, the estate tax is at death value of the estate and not the surge after the fact.  Maybe he was worth $200 Million at death and gained value?  Than the death tax is based on $200 Million and not $500 Million?.... 

I am tired of hearing how much the Beatles catalog is worth, upwards to $1 Billion.  Michael sold close to 800 Million records and is the hottest thing in music since himself.  So why we do not we hear about the Michael Jackson catalog and its value...Did you know Michael has a trademark on his name...

Usually when something happens of this magnitude I have an idea as to if, what or why.  I do not remember Michael dying; I only remember not agreeing to Marlon dying.  I remember John saying one of the Jackson Brothers must die and Marlon being chosen and my disagreeing to this, he was always in...

My nephew said something to me that resonated; he said never do business with family and friends, but I happen to disagree.  His rational was if they get upset they will halt your project if they can out of emotions.  I found that I was doing exactly that, for personal reasons, I decided to stop...