Jermaine Jackson backtracks on Chris Brown tribute announcement
September 10th, 2009 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 10 (ANI): Jermaine Jackson has climbed down from his announcement that Chris Brown would form a part of the forthcoming concert in honour of his late brother Michael.
The former ‘Jackson 5′ member previously revealed Brown would be among a host of other artists to perform at the tribute set to take place in front of Vienna’s former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace on September 26.
But representatives for Brown, who is presently on probation for assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year, subsequently denied the story, reports the Daily Express.
And now, Jackson has backtracked on his earlier announcement, saying he was only inviting the shamed singer to perform.
The 54-year-old said in a second press conference in London that he was not announcing headline acts but would like to see Brown be part of the show if he is allowed out of the U.S.
He said: “It’s up to the judge if he gets let out of the country or not. I’m not worried at all. He wants to be here. It’s just up to what he’s going through with his court case right now.
“He’s asked for forgiveness. If Christ can forgive him, so can we. People make mistakes, but he’s a wonderful performer.” (ANI)
- Chris Brown not to perform at MJ tribute - Sep 09, 2009
- MJ 'to perform' with bro Jermaine at Vienna tribute gig - Sep 10, 2009
- MJ all-star Vienna tribute line-up announced - Sep 09, 2009
- Chris Brown banned from Britain - Oct 08, 2011
- Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna cancelled - Sep 11, 2009
- MJ Vienna tribute gig postponed - Sep 12, 2009
- Memorial concert honouring MJ to be held in Austria next month - Aug 11, 2009
- Michael Jackson tribute canceled; moved to 2010 - Sep 11, 2009
- Michael Jackson's London tribute gig in doubt - Dec 19, 2009
- Jermaine Jackson wants critics to forgive Chris Brown - Jun 29, 2010
- Peter Andre to stage Jackson tribute - Aug 19, 2009
- Chris Brown wants Rihanna restraining order lifted - Jan 30, 2011
- Chris Brown 'making progress' on probation - May 08, 2010
- Chris Brown could face charges after 'violent outburst at 'GMA' - Mar 23, 2011
- Judge Praises Chris Brown For Community Service - Aug 30, 2010
Tags: backtracks, brother michael, chris brown, court case, daily express, ex girlfriend, forgiveness, former jackson, forthcoming concert, headline acts, honour, jackson 5, jermaine jackson, london, probation, schoenbrunn palace, tribute, vienna