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Ticketless fans have been warned to stay away from Michael Jackson’s star-studded memorial service amid fears of riots.

Los Angeles police have urged people not to head to the Staples Center in the city’s downtown area for tomorrow’s event unless they are guaranteed entry.

Authorities fear that up to one million fans will descend on the city.

More than 1.6 million people entered a lottery to get tickets, but only 17,500 were successful.

Some tickets were being offered for sale on eBay for as much as $20,000 today.

British Airways said it had a “huge influx” of reservations over the past few days from British people hoping to make their way to the event – at an arena that can accommodate only 20,000.

Local police have been building barriers around the Staples Center.

Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said: “Anybody who does not hold proper credentials, tickets to get in to the event, will not be allowed inside the security zone.”

Among the celebrities expected to pay tribute to the so-called King of Pop at the event include Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.

Longtime Jacko pal Elizabeth Taylor will reportedly read the eulogy, while other guests may include Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lionel Richie, Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin.

Before the tribute, there will be a private ceremony for family at Forest Lawn cemetery.

Source: Splash News

Category : Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tickets Sale

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The New Kids on the Block were all set to tour in Australia later this summer but the resurrected boy band is now scrapping those tour plans citing the recession as their reason why. Donnie Wahlberg made the announcement on their official website saying “Despite warnings that the financial problems plaguing the world would compromise the Australian tour – they never gave up on this dream and neither did we. However – I’m sorry to say that now – it is true. We can only assure you that when the recession’s stranglehold on the world’s economies eases up a bit – we will find a way to make this work.” They should just admit that they didn’t sell enough tickets.

Category : Concert, New Kids on the Block, Tickets Sale

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On December 1 2008 George Michael was faced with a situation that he would now have started to get familiar with, at his farewell concert in Abu Dhabi he was forced to give away.

The ‘Careless Whisper’ singer felt embarrassed at thoughts that he might have to perform in front of a half-empty Zayed Sports City Stadium and realizing that it could well be the truth he requested the organizers to start giving away some of the 35,000 tickets for free after they failed to sell at £35 each.

But that was not all about he performing there Alicia Keys too was there at the same venue and her appearance too could not pull in the crowds so we have to say that these are some of the tremors of the current economic crisis where shelling out £35 to see your favorite stars perform doesn’t make to much sense.

Alicia Keys upon being asked what she thought about having the chance to perform along side George Michael revealed she was thrilled to be singing alongside former Wham! star George.

She said: “I have listened to George since I was a child. I wouldn’t say that he has inspired my music but I’m a big fan. I love his hits like ‘Freedom’ and ‘Faith’.”

Category : Concert, George Michael, Tickets Sale

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Some people just don’t know when to quit. I guess the Backstreet Boys never heard of the saying “quit while your ahead” because the once golden boy band is still together. And if you’re one of the few people left who still want to see the now 4-strong group, you can catch them this summer as they’re slated to sing at the Minnesota State Fair. Tickets sell for a little bit less than $30. I say that’s still $30 too much. But at least their sure to sell more than Avril Lavigne. I mean, it’s the State Fair. Lots of people go to the fair as opposed to Avril’s concert.

Category : Backstreet Boy, Concert, Music Bands, Reunion, Tickets Sale

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