  January 6, 1997 - Michael releases a statement with wife Debbie Rowe on the media reports about their relationship and child's conception. February 10-13, 1997 - Michael films for his "Blood on the Dance Floor" music video / short film.February 13, 1997 - Michael's son "Prince" Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. is born. Michael later shoots for a painting for his upcoming "Blood on the Dance Floor" album cover.February 15, 1997 - Michael rehearses for Elizabeth Taylor tribute. https://youtu.be/DVyvvv8hrks?t=3m42s February 16, 1997 - Michael appears on "Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Taylor: A Celebration of Life", a 65th birthday gala for Elizabeth Taylor in Los Angeles, at the Pantages Theater, performing "Elizabeth, I Love You" as tribute to Taylor.~Spring 1997 - Michael visits a scoring session for the upcoming film "The Thin Red Line" to meet director Terrence Malick. April 4, 1997 (printed) - Michael interviews OK Magazine and provides exclusive photos of his first born child Prince Michael (b. February 13) spread over two issues. He discusses his new life as a father, his relationship with Debbie Rowe, and Elizabeth Taylor being the godmother.
May 6, 1997 - Michael and his brothers attend a ceremony for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the Jackson 5, receiving the award from Diana Ross. After Jermaine, Jackie, Randy, Tito, and Michael give their speeches, Berry Gordy goes up to give his own and congratulate them.
May 20, 1997 - Michael's "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix" album, including liner notes, cover art, and eight remixes created by other artists, is released.
May 27-29, 1997 - Warsaw, Poland stuff (meeting mayor, amusement park news, etc.) (placeholder)
May 31, 1997 - Michael kicks off the European leg of his "HIStory World Tour" performing in Bremen, Germany at the Weserstadion. Around this time, Michael's appearance in an MTV commercial for the 1997 European leg of his "HIStory World Tour", with a "Don't try this at home" line, airs. June 8/10, 1997 - Michael performs in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Amsterdam Arena for his "HIStory World Tour". June 8/10, 1997 and July 12/15/17, 1997 - Michael records "Ghosts". June 18, 1997 - Michael performs in Milan, Italy at the San Siro for his "HIStory World Tour". He carries attendee Daniele Parisi onto the stage during the show, a child diagnosed with AIDS at 8 years old from his HIV-positive biological mother.June 19, 1997 - Michael performs in Milan, Italy at the San Siro (aka Giuseppe Meazza Stadium) for his "HIStory World Tour".Nicoletta Mantovani, wife of Pavarotti, spoke of the ill advised advice she had given her husband. Mantovani had said that his welcoming style of hugs and intimate handshakes may not be what Michael was accustomed to. How wrong she was: "Michael opened the door in a white T-shirt and jeans, all alone, and immediately ran up to greet Luciano. He sat on the couch right between us and started to speak with the enthusiasm of a little boy. After a few minutes, Luciano looked at me from under his glasses, and in dialect, said: 'What a load of crap you told me!'" June 22, 1997 - Michael performs in Bettembourg, Luxembourg at the Krakelshaff for his "HIStory World Tour".July 9, 1997 - Michael performs in Sheffield, England at the Don Valley Stadium for his "HIStory World Tour".July 12/15/17, 1997 - Michael performs in London, England at the Wembley Stadium for his "HIStory World Tour". Lisa Marie Presley is in attendance for the July 15 concert and the July 17 concert with Michael's mother Katherine. He meets actor Ahmed Best who is going to play the role for "Star Wars" character Jar Jar Binks that Michael had been campaigning for.July 27, 1997 - Michael performs in Nice, France at the Stade Charles-Ehrmann for his "HIStory World Tour".August 1, 1997 - Michael performs in Berlin, Germany at the Olympiastadion for his "HIStory World Tour".August 3, 1997 - Michael performs in Leipzig, Germany at the Leipziger Festwiese for his "HIStory World Tour".August 29, 1997 - Michael performs in Copenhagen, Denmark at the Parken Stadiumfor his "HIStory World Tour". He is surprised with a huge birthday cake on stage during the concert.August 31, 1997 - Michael decides to reschedule today's concert in Ostend, Belgium to September 3 in respect of the passing of his friend Princess Diana.September 3, 1997 - Michael performs in Ostend, Belgium at the Hippodrome Wellington for his "HIStory World Tour"; he dedicates the rescheduled concert to Princess Diana.September 6, 1997 - Michael performs in Valladolid, Spain at the Estadio José Zorrilla for his "HIStory World Tour".September 7, 1997 - Michael interviews with Barbara Walters for "20/20" in Paris, France at the George V hotel, discussing the recent passing of Princess Diana, the paparazzi, and fatherhood.October 1, 1997 - Michael arrives in Cape Town, South Africa with his friend Omer Bhatti.October 11, 1997 - Michael is made an honorary member of the Bafokeng Ka Bakwena Tribe in Africa. Michael’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley also attends the ceremony which takes place in Phokeng, Africa. Michael’s parents, Katherine and Joseph Jackson also receive tribal certificates prior to the ceremony.Mid-October - Mid-November 1997 - Michael interviews with "Life" magazine in his Neverland Ranch home, discussing his new fatherhood with Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., his relationship with Lisa Marie after divorce, Debbie Rowe's absence, touring, and a planned Peter Pan film.November 18-23, 1997 - Michael goes to Seoul in to support Kim Dae Jung at the presidential elections. (Placeholder date range source) |
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