Michael Jackson could have earned US$1.1 billion (NZ$1.9 billion) or more if he had performed a worldwide concert tour and created a Las Vegas show before his death, an accounting expert familiar with the singer’s earning potential told jurors. Arthur Erk, a certified public accountant who conducts royalty audits for musicians, told jurors that Jackson might have earned US$1.5 billion for the shows if he had charged higher ticket prices during later shows on the This Is It tour
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Paris Jackson ‘hit hard’ by grief
Paris Jackson was “hit at another level” by the death of her father, claims her cousin. The 15-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson is currently recovering in hospital following a suicide attempt earlier this month
Prince Jackson: ‘I saw father dying’
Prince Jackson has recalled hearing his sister’s screams as his father lay dying.
Attenborough’s emergency heart surgery
Veteran nature show presenter David Attenborough has had emergency heart surgery in London to insert a pacemaker, forcing him to cancel a sell-out tour of Australia next week.
Taylor Swift announces NZ show
After wowing crowds over three nights in Auckland in March 2012, Taylor Swift is set to return this spring.
Aerosmith axe show over security fears
Aerosmith have cancelled a show in Indonesia after authorities there said they had foiled a bomb plot targeting the Myanmar Embassy. Concert promoter Ismaya Live cited safety concerns as the reason for the cancellation, but it wasn’t clear if there was a direct connection to the alleged embassy plot.
Big Day Out returning to Auckland
The Big Day Out is returning in 2014 after promoters decided not to run the music festival this year. Promoter Campbell Smith said today in a statement there was no denying the public missed having the event.
Kat Williams and His Concert Promoter Have Found Themselves in The Middle of A Class Action Lawsuit After Bizarre Breakdowns While on Stage
Disappointed fans are crying fowl and saying they want their money back after comedian Katt Williams has a temper tantrum onstage and leaves only 10 minutes into the show. Ever Wanted A Refund After a Bad Show? Have you ever wanted to sue an artist over a bad concert? Well, the people who went […]
WATCH : We’re flipping thrilled that today is World Middle Finger Day
Today’s the perfect day for some jackhole to cut you off in traffic, for a co-worker to let the elevator doors close in your face or for a run-in with your least favorite ex. Why?
Oprah Winfrey: Lady with a Calling
It is half an hour before showtime, and Oprah Winfrey is a lake of calm amid the gusts of activity around her.