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[SvetlanaSav]

O My! It is amazing news. I would like to hear Jennifer and Celine. They are great performancers. Both.

Edited by SvetlanaSav, 21 January 2010 - 12:22 PM.

[idroveallnight]

Don't know if this was mentioned already, but Target is giving the 3D glasses away for free specifically to watch this event.

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So that viewers can enjoy this unique 3-D TV experience at home, CBS and Target have partnered to provide millions of free 3-D GRAMMY Glasses. From Sunday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 31, Target stores nationwide will exclusively offer these 3-D GRAMMY Glasses so that fans have the opportunity to see the film that was very personal to Jackson. Additionally, the audience at STAPLES Center will share the 3-D experience, wearing the same glasses as those being worn by viewers at home.

http://www.michaelja...jackson-grammys

Edited by idroveallnight, 21 January 2010 - 12:33 PM.

[Loup_garou]

There's also plans for a 25th anniversary edition of "We Are The World" with a music video, supposedly for the Tahiti Fund... It would be great if Celine joins the cause

[celine4evauk]

Typical of the press over here - only mentions Smokey, Usher, and Jennifer H - no Celine or Carrie.

I can def hear Usher doing the high "oohhhh"'s with MJ, along with a few MJ moves!!!

Can't wait to see Celine again. She always delivers at shows like these. At least with her singing alongside others it gives her the chance to blow them ALL away!!!!! Like Miss Aretha!!!

[CSCfan]

Wow yeah, that would be great!

[fabtasticfoo]

Ire23, on Jan 20 2010, 02:45 PM, said:

I am sooo excited about this, but I have to be honest and say that I feel a bit nervous also.... and in a way I'd feel more at ease if the acts ( Celine ) singing the tribute to MJ, pre-recorded their vocals for the performance....
Just because for one ''everyone'' on the planet will be watching this, and the other and main reason is because I don't want them to mess up her earphones or mic again, but hopefully they have learned there lesson from last time!

I'm another that disagrees with this completely.  I would much rather see a real, live performance where everything goes wrong than a flawless miming. Celine's last Grammy performance, with all the microphone and ear monitor problems, was one of my proudest moments as a fan.  She handled it like a champ, and her performance was outstanding.

Jacqui, on Jan 20 2010, 04:57 PM, said:

I must say I'm getting a little sick of all the MJ tributes though. The first few hundred were fine, but it's just going on and on... and it doesn't feel genuine, you know? Because when he was alive, everyone was like "he's a freak", "he's a pedophile"....and now that he's dead everyone's like "he was amazing, I love him!" ...I don't get why?
I'm sorry that he died, but I was never a fan, and I'm not going to pretend to be now.  

Here's a T-shirt you may find entertaining.

Yeah, I think it's beyond excessive, too.  This is the reality of our tabloid-media-driven culture.  I'm just glad Celine has been so much more successful at navigating stardom than MJ and so many other.

That said, I do think the Grammy Awards really *is* the appropriate place for a tribute, and I'm excited for it.

[Belle Céline]

Jacqui, on Jan 20 2010, 04:57 PM, said:

I must say I'm getting a little sick of all the MJ tributes though. The first few hundred were fine, but it's just going on and on... and it doesn't feel genuine, you know? Because when he was alive, everyone was like "he's a freak", "he's a pedophile"....and now that he's dead everyone's like "he was amazing, I love him!" ...I don't get why?
I'm sorry that he died, but I was never a fan, and I'm not going to pretend to be now.  

Couldn't have said it better myself, yes its sad that he died and left his children behind without a father but I do not like the man, or his music, I never have, never will and I too am BEYOND sick and tired of all the memorials and tributes and junk for him. I don't get why people all the sudden jump on the band wagon about loving him either now that he's dead. My best friend who in the ENTIRE like thirteen years I've known her has NEVER mentioned Michael Jackson's music let along liking it. Then suddenly when he dies she claims she was "in love" with him and he was "amazing" and she "loved" his music. I've never heard her listen to a Michael Jackson song ever and she doesn't have a single song on her computer of his, she owns no cds, no Michael Jackson anything yet she claims she was in love with the man and he was the best singer ever right I'm sure you are in love with him.

Edited by Belle Céline, 21 January 2010 - 01:26 PM.

[Macaronie]

Wtf is up with some guys here talkiong nonsense about ''blowing the others away''. All other artists mentioned are great singers on their own and this is not a battle, no American Idol or X-Factor, but a bloody tribute to the late Michael. Get real.

[Shamrock_1982]

I bet Celine being the perfectionist and total professional that she is, will have this song on her ipod/mp3 player, and an a4 page with the words to the song, and she'll spend the few days ( an hour or two each day ) in the lead up to the grammys, walking around her house/chilling by the pool, practicing and learning the words and notes, till shes 100% happy.

Darren.

[ladylindsey]

Agreed! My local radio station is giving away 2 sets of tickets to the Grammys tomorrow...do I dare????? I think I have to. Yep, gotta try!

[zuv]

Well to all "haters" above...  
I'm one of them who liked him a lot, even before his death!
I have 3 albums of MJ. I believe he was one of the greatest entertainer of all time, after Celine.
I never believed he touched a single child.
He was a private person, and the media and press didn't like that at all.
In revenge, they built up an enormous nasty reputation of Micheal. This way, they were able to sell their fake stories!!
The grammy 2009 (February) didn't get to pay a tribute to Michael since he died 5 months later. Its more than normal that they do this year!!
Come on!!  

[DoumDi]

I totally agree with you PYB. We're talking about the Grammy and Michael Jackson! The minute he died we knew he would be honoured this year at the Grammy.

[Nmj]

smw, on Jan 21 2010, 11:47 AM, said:

I really have high hopes for this tribute.  For one, the Grammys are THE big awards show for music.  Thus, they must pay tribute to Michael Jackson.  It's expected.  They owe it to him.  And they have had more time than any other awards show to prepare for a proper tribute.  So I have very high expectations.

And I agree that it is an honor for Celine to be asked to tribute.  She is THE big name of all of those involved within his tribute.  The others are so young - and Celine is an icon.  

I agree that is performance has the potential to be one of the highlights of her career.  I know that she is going to take this very seriously and put those titanium vocal chords to spectacular use!

If she does good, PEOPLE will always remember it as CELINES tribute to Micheal.
Like i said eariler, they could have asked so many others  Like Whitney or Mariah (2 close personal friends of micheal) but they producers of the Grammys asked CELINE! I beleive even if she was pregnant she still would have accepted this tribute.

I have no doubt that she will always remember this moment in her career..
She has already paved her way so much that when (GOD FORBID) Celine passes there will also be a HUGE tribute for her At MUSIC BIGGEST night "The Grammys"

[celinedream]

Lou555, on Jan 20 2010, 07:40 PM, said:

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Ehrlich said the selection of the singers was organic -- Robinson was extremely close to Jackson, and Jackson had great admiration and respect for Usher, Dion, Hudson and Underwood.

http://www.cnn.com/2...wards/?hpt=Sbin

This reminds me of that video of young Celine looking at the Thriller album in her bedroom...can you imagine that one day you can get your IDOL to have great admiration for YOU

And I don't think they would ask MC to sing again since she didn't do so good at the funeral  

pyb, on Jan 20 2010, 08:38 PM, said:

Céline in 3D!!!!
Hope she punches me in the face, after hitting her chest while singing!  

Loup_garou, on Jan 21 2010, 12:33 PM, said:

There's also plans for a 25th anniversary edition of "We Are The World" with a music video, supposedly for the Tahiti Fund... It would be great if Celine joins the cause

I think you mean mean Haiti fund.

Edited by celinedream, 21 January 2010 - 05:58 PM.

[bruno_oliveira]

http://www.billboard...6e830c426c31eb7

By Roger Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a massive 25th anniversary re-recording of "We Are the World."

The timing couldn't be better, sadly enough.

The duo is summoning lots and lots of talent from Grammy weekend to stay an extra night - Monday Feb. 1 - and come to the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. There, they will celebrate a quarter century since Ken Kragen, Richie and Michael Jackson organized the original "We Are the World" with Jones.

This time the artists invited include Usher, Natalie Cole, and John Legend. But you can bet that more names will be added shortly and that all the Grammy nominees and participants will be asked to come as well. Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich will produce the event, which will then be turned into a video and single just like it was in 1985. Don't be surprised if Wyclef Jean joins in, along with Sting, Fergie, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and other distinctive voices.

It's hoped that as in 1985, everyone will "leave their egos at the door."

Originally, this anniversary celebration was to be held on Jan. 28. But when the Haiti earthquake happened, sources tell me, the whole deal changed. Now proceeds will go to Haiti relief. In 1985, "We Are the World," which begat Live Aid, raised money for Africa relief.

Plans are still sketchy, but one thing's for sure: In some way, the song's co-author Michael Jackson will be invoked. AEG is co-producing this event. They're also putting together a 3D tribute to Michael for the Grammy show from elements Jackson was going to use for his tour. Jackson recorded "We Are the World" for what became "This Is It." Surely he'll be included here as well, which will make the whole project even more poignant.

[explosives124]

Teodora, on Jan 20 2010, 05:06 PM, said:

Bumble, on Jan 20 2010, 11:01 PM, said:

Julian, on Jan 20 2010, 09:59 PM, said:

When i download the video here and have 3D glasses, am i able to see it in 3D? I have no infos about this technology...

ok, once and for all, what they call 3D only means CGI background with pseudo depth effect. There's no such thing as 3D when you're seeing a live performance, and there's no 3D screen available at the moment on the market for the consumer.

Ya, people at home can't see it in 3D, but I guess the live audience will... So we'll get all the celebrities wearing really un-cool 3D glasses?! I don't care, I just want to see/hear her . It will be live in my country too, in HD. Unfortunately, I don't have an HD TV set or an HD subscription....

Actually people at home can see it in 3D they're distributing 3D glasses for free at Target stores in North America.

[JP]

bruno_oliveira, on Jan 21 2010, 08:55 PM, said:

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a massive 25th anniversary re-recording of "We Are the World."

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[JCeline85]

YAY!! CELINE ON TV!! THEN NEXT MONTH CELINE ON THE BIG SCREEN!! YAY

[CelinesDIVO5]

Jackson recorded "We Are the World" for what became "This Is It."

what does that even mean?

[beautyroses]

I STILL CAN'T BELIVE IT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

[CelineMarie61286]

Wow thats so great! Cant wait to see! Im ready for Celine to sing some Michael Jackson!!!!

[whineupemily]

Ire23, on Jan 20 2010, 01:50 PM, said:

Thanks for the info. Ronny!

I cant wait to stay up and watch this, mite even throw an oscar party lol.

Darren.

cough*Grammys*cough  

[whineupemily]

JP, on Jan 22 2010, 04:32 AM, said:

bruno_oliveira, on Jan 21 2010, 08:55 PM, said:

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a massive 25th anniversary re-recording of "We Are the World."

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[Lawna]

Nmj, on Jan 21 2010, 04:30 PM, said:

smw, on Jan 21 2010, 11:47 AM, said:

I really have high hopes for this tribute.  For one, the Grammys are THE big awards show for music.  Thus, they must pay tribute to Michael Jackson.  It's expected.  They owe it to him.  And they have had more time than any other awards show to prepare for a proper tribute.  So I have very high expectations.

And I agree that it is an honor for Celine to be asked to tribute.  She is THE big name of all of those involved within his tribute.  The others are so young - and Celine is an icon.  

I agree that is performance has the potential to be one of the highlights of her career.  I know that she is going to take this very seriously and put those titanium vocal chords to spectacular use!

If she does good, PEOPLE will always remember it as CELINES tribute to Micheal.
Like i said eariler, they could have asked so many others  Like Whitney or Mariah (2 close personal friends of micheal) but they producers of the Grammys asked CELINE! I beleive even if she was pregnant she still would have accepted this tribute.

I have no doubt that she will always remember this moment in her career..
She has already paved her way so much that when (GOD FORBID) Celine passes there will also be a HUGE tribute for her At MUSIC BIGGEST night "The Grammys"

Not to make this into a gloomy topic...but since you mentioned it...I'm now curious as to what stars would pay tribute to Celine?

hmmmm...Maybe Kelly Clarkson?

[celínico_sin_remedio]

bruno_oliveira, on Jan 22 2010, 02:55 AM, said:

http://www.billboard...6e830c426c31eb7

By Roger Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a massive 25th anniversary re-recording of "We Are the World."

The timing couldn't be better, sadly enough.

The duo is summoning lots and lots of talent from Grammy weekend to stay an extra night - Monday Feb. 1 - and come to the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. There, they will celebrate a quarter century since Ken Kragen, Richie and Michael Jackson organized the original "We Are the World" with Jones.

This time the artists invited include Usher, Natalie Cole, and John Legend. But you can bet that more names will be added shortly and that all the Grammy nominees and participants will be asked to come as well. Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich will produce the event, which will then be turned into a video and single just like it was in 1985. Don't be surprised if Wyclef Jean joins in, along with Sting, Fergie, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and other distinctive voices.

It's hoped that as in 1985, everyone will "leave their egos at the door."

Originally, this anniversary celebration was to be held on Jan. 28. But when the Haiti earthquake happened, sources tell me, the whole deal changed. Now proceeds will go to Haiti relief. In 1985, "We Are the World," which begat Live Aid, raised money for Africa relief.

Plans are still sketchy, but one thing's for sure: In some way, the song's co-author Michael Jackson will be invoked. AEG is co-producing this event. They're also putting together a 3D tribute to Michael for the Grammy show from elements Jackson was going to use for his tour. Jackson recorded "We Are the World" for what became "This Is It." Surely he'll be included here as well, which will make the whole project even more poignant.

Well, let's hope Céline will be a part of WATW-2. I would faint if only she gets involved in one of the biggest song projects of the past century, re-recorded of course, but still memorable. Wouldn't it be cool?
Thanks for the info Bruno!

[Nmj]

We are the world would be an amazing thing

[Shamrock_1982]

whineupemily, on Jan 22 2010, 09:09 AM, said:

Ire23, on Jan 20 2010, 01:50 PM, said:

Thanks for the info. Ronny!

I cant wait to stay up and watch this, mite even throw an oscar party lol.

Darren.

cough*Grammys*cough  

Oppps, sorry my bad, you know what I mean't though..... lol

Darren.

[celine4evauk]

Macaronie, on Jan 21 2010, 07:43 PM, said:

Wtf is up with some guys here talkiong nonsense about ''blowing the others away''. All other artists mentioned are great singers on their own and this is not a battle, no American Idol or X-Factor, but a bloody tribute to the late Michael. Get real.

Yes we are all aware its not a competition - but i'm sure most of us want Celine to shine alongside the other performers. And to quote Gloria Estefan (another singer i love) "Celine, you're not gonna blow me away are you?" - or words to that effect.   Now do the Conga

[lindsey22]

CSCfan, on Jan 20 2010, 08:04 AM, said:

WoW.....seems she can't take a break properly!
Thanks for the fantastic news!!!!

I think chances for her to perform at the Olympics are even bigger now....

she never did say she was on an official break like back in 1999 so what do you mean  

[Ronny83]

The Grammy Awards will air on RaiDue in Italy.

I think if you're in Europe and you have a dish/satellite you should be able to watch it, too.