“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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For one performance only, Las Vegas’ top entertainers will come together for a special performance Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 3 p.m. In this multi-artist production celebrating the many hits of The King of Pop, entertainers including cast members of Jersey Boys, Lion King, Peepshow and Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular will perform the hits of the Jackson songbook, all in celebration of what would have been the entertainer’s 51st birthday.

This unique show will also include video montages throughout from those who knew Michael or were inspired by his work. The multi-faceted acts will be backed by a 10-piece band comprised of musicians led by Las Vegas’ own Joey Melotti. Additional performers and event details will be announced in coming weeks. (more…)

Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles.  The “Pop Icon” has had many connections to Las Vegas.  We have a picture of him taken last summer at Planet Hollywood Restaurant at Caesars Palace.  The picture was taken on August 27, 2008 by Denise Truscello from Wireimage.  

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino also remembered Jackson Thursday night.  The Resort’s marquee memorialized Jackson’s life.

August 27, 2008 at Planet Hollywood inside Caesars. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

 Michael Jackson’s Neverland valley ranch may have been saved by his new employer. The Vegas Eye is reporting that the company that saved the Neverland ranch from foreclosure earlier this year was founded by the man who owns the Hilton Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas.

Michael Jackson had defaulted in a $23.5 million loan for Neverland. The Vegas Eye says the king of pop has been in talks with the head of the Hilton — although we don’t know what exactly those talks have been about.

 According to TMZ, Michael Jackson and his kids — Paris and Prince Michael — were seen hanging out at the Luxor Casino. Not too shocking considering he’s been into hanging out with Arab princes, but not sure he’ll find many of them at the Luxor. Guess it’s an easy mistake to make.