“This Is It” premiered at Brenden Theater at the Palms Wednesday night.  The film is a documentary about Michael Jackson’s upcoming tour London tour that never happened.  Jackson died a short time before it was suppose to begin. 

Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, was on hand to watch the film. He was also there for the dedication of a star to the Jackson family.  CEO, Johnny Brenden presented it to him.   Don King, Todd Bridges and Rashida Ali were also there for the screening.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Erich Bergen & Holly Madison, Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Michael Jackson was honored on his 51st birthday (8/29) with a tribute concert at the Pearl at the Palms.  The event included peformers from up and down the Las Vegas Strip and was organized by columnist Steve Friess & Jersey Boys peformer, Erich Bergen.  It raised more than 100 thousand dollars for the Clark County Public Schools Music Program.

Later that night, Michael Jackson was honored by Brenden Theaters with a special star.  Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, was there to accept the honor.  He said he wished his son was there to see it.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, had brunch at the Palms Place restaurant SIMON on Sunday.  Here he is with Chef Kerry Simon.

Kerry Simon & Joe Jackson