Quick Flicks: Joe Jackson In Las Vegas For Michael Jackson Tribute
When Joe Jackson hit Las Vegas this past Saturday it wasn’t to place his face in the cleavage of college age girls [this time at least] but to be present at the unveiling of his son Michael Jackson’s star at the Palms Casino Resort’s Walk of Fame.
“I wish he was here to see this take place,” Joe Jackson said of the son who died June 25. Police have labeled the death a homicide.
With the sounds of “Thriller” coming from the speakers and a drum line playing, the patriarch of the Jackson family smiled and posed for pictures as the star was unveiled in front of the Brenden Theatres.
The ceremony was actually two years in the making, organizers said, adding that Michael Jackson wanted to coordinate the unveiling with some type of major event.
“The plan was that Michael would accept the star after the run of London shows,” said emcee Robin Leach.
Meanwhile, further west on Saturday night, at the Hollywood Bowl, Liza Minnelli said at her concert, “Today would have been Michael Jackson’s birthday. And I loved him with all of my heart, and I will miss him for the rest of my life.” [source]


