Celeb News: L.A. Reid conspires against Michael Jackson's legacy

Poproyaltystan

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Epic Records Chairman and CEO L.A. Reid says a collaboration with Justin Bieber and Michael Jackson is likely coming.

And he should know, as the man behind Michael Jackson’s new ‘Xscape’ album and who signed Bieber to Island Records in 2009.

Fans will recall the track “Slave 2 The Rhythm” that was leaked last year with vocals by both Jackson and Bieber. Sony Music Entertainment was quick to remove the track from the web and now it appears sans-Bieber on Jackson’s ‘Xscape’.

Speaking with Shaun Robinson on Access Hollywood, Reid explained this.

He said, “I signed Justin, so I feel a loyalty. I feel like I should protect him. That’s my relationship with him. But ‘Slave 2 The Rhythm’ didn’t include him per my direction … If it hadn’t been leaked, it would have been featured but it sort of took the wrong turn. But you know what? We’re gonna revisit that.”

He added, “We’re going to revisit it and do something really special with Justin Bieber and Michael.”

Robinson prompted for clarification, asking, “So Justin Bieber and Michael Jackson may be singing together on a future release of Michael’s?”

And Reid responded, “I’m pretty sure.”

With the help of a duet with Justin Timberlake on single “Love Never Felt So Good” — which debuted last week at No. 20 on the Hot 100 and No. 6 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs — Jackson’s ‘Xscape’ is eying a No. 1 position on the Billboard 200.

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Element

He said, “I signed Justin, so I feel a loyalty. I feel like I should protect him."

Devon

He's despicable. Knowing MJ is the only way to save Epic Records

Maiko

a mess

IsidoraMarí

It's like these people don't know anything about public perception...

Michael is the most loved and JB is one of the most hated, I like him but you can't deny the hatred for that gorgeous young man and his actions don't help. Forcing MJ to work with JB is going to be terrible, the GP will read for years.

LovingYourCareer

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Originally posted by IsidoraMarí

It's like these people don't know anything about public perception...

Michael is the most loved and JB is one of the most hated, I like him but you can't deny the hatred for that gorgeous young man and his actions don't help. Forcing MJ to work with JB is going to be terrible, the GP will read for years.

I like you. Amen to that.

Miss Korea

Disgusting.

Reinvention

Hate to say it but despite MJ's legacy, he spent the last years of life tormented and tortured by the media and public perception. The speech Madonna gave at some award show (can't remember which) after his death highlighted this quite nicely, but in a way MJ and Bieber can relate - both built up and ruthlessly dragged (deservingly or not).

MetalHausOfJosh

Vile.

BobBertran1992

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Originally posted by Dinosauer

Hate to say it but despite MJ's legacy, he spent the last years of life tormented and tortured by the media and public perception. The speech Madonna gave at some award show (can't remember which) after his death highlighted this quite nicely, but in a way MJ and Bieber can relate - both built up and ruthlessly dragged (deservingly or not).

But Justin is being dragged by the media for his acts, which is logical, MJ was only judged by them for being a freak, to their eyes of course

Bríseis

Vicious

Sky Engineer

BeEpic

Crank_It_Up

Hell no. Disgusting.

Imhailing

he doesnt know what hes doing

Kurama

He seems desperate to save Epic.

Haburo

Where are our Madonna & Britney features... even Beyoncé would be more appropriate.

LA is perfectly fine with sacrificing a Legend's image & legacy for the sake of some androgynous twink who is one of the least respected people on planet Earth. This is a mess & someone should sue him for even thinking about this.

LMFAO

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Originally posted by Dinosauer

Hate to say it but despite MJ's legacy, he spent the last years of life tormented and tortured by the media and public perception. The speech Madonna gave at some award show (can't remember which) after his death highlighted this quite nicely, but in a way MJ and Bieber can relate - both built up and ruthlessly dragged (deservingly or not).

That has always been the case. Not only MJ and JB, but any big artist. But if you play the game smart, you won't get as much hate. The bigger star, the more you are targeted.

LMFAO

It's all about money. I have never liked L.A Reid with his big bald head and never will.

WFL

He wants dem belieber coins. There must be a 1D collab too

BeystYonce

Despicable and Disgusting! I don't even hate JB but trying to get a quick cash grab using MJ is an abomination!

I'm gonna need Janet to come through for real now. Sis, it's time.