  Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYCAP, Nov 21, 2009 11:41 pm PSTThe shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday. Winning bidder Hoffman Ma of Hong Kong will pay $420,000, including taxes and fees, for the rhinestone-studded, modified golf glove Jackson wore on his left hand for his moonwalk on Motown's 25th anniversary TV special. The glove was the top item in a collection of Jackson memorabilia on the block at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. Its pre-auction estimate was $40,000 to $60,000. "It was a fairly good discount," said Ma, a 36-year-old Jackson fan who bought the pop-music treasure on behalf of the Ponte 16 Resort Hotel in Macau. As the price of the glove soared, fans roared and squealed — echoing the kind of frenzy that accompanied the late pop star when he toured the world. "That's what death brings upon celebrity," said Brendan Doyle, a college student munching chicken fingers from a plate in his lap. "Jackson's death was such a tragedy at such a young age that it pushed up prices." The pop icon, who died June 25 at 50, had given the glove to Walter "Clyde" Orange, of the singing group the Commodores. A jacket that Jackson wore on his 1989 "Bad" tour fetched $225,000 — 20 times its low estimate of $8,000. The sale, held by Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions, also included a fedora Jackson wore for the moonwalk. It sold for $22,000, against a $2,000 high estimate. New Yorker Linda Derogene said she was willing to spend up to $5,000 for a material link to the performer she's idolized all her life, but never got a chance to see in concert. "I can't even tell you what it would mean for me. It would be like a dream come true," she said as she waited to bid on something she could afford. There was no doubt that Jackson dominated the auction dubbed "Music Icons" — of more than 300 items belonging to stars from Elvis Presley and the Beatles to Mariah Carey. The musicians' clothing and instruments filled the small Rock Cafe stage, with two giant photos of Jackson on either side and a huge picture of his famed glove at the center. Buyers paid the gavel price, plus a 20 percent auction house premium for items over $50,000, and 25 percent for those costing less. ___ On the Net: Julien's Auctions: http://www.juliensauctions.com More Artist NewsTaylor Swift wins five American Music Awards Nov 22, 2009 10:43 pm PST Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year. Jackson, who had been expected to enjoy a clean sweep, ended up with fou... Attorney: Jackson's doctor returning to work Nov 22, 2009 3:49 pm PST Michael Jackson's former personal physician is returning to work at his Houston clinic for the first time since before the pop singer's death, his lawyer said Sunday. Dr. Conrad Murray is set to resume office hours Monday at his Armstron... "Idol" champ Allen enjoying music-biz fast track Nov 20, 2009 5:50 pm PST A year ago, Kris Allen was attending the University of Central Arkansas, playing gigs at local bars and adjusting to life as a newlywed. Now, thanks to "American Idol," he's enough of a brand name that his major-label debut is self-tit... "Holy Grail" of Michael Jackson memorabilia up for sale Nov 18, 2009 12:06 pm PST The "Holy Grail" of Michael Jackson memorabilia will go on the block on Saturday in an auction of one of the King of Pop's famous white gloves and hundreds of rock-and-roll relics. The sale at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York includes... Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem Nov 18, 2009 10:57 am PST Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help, but says he rebuffed her attempts to intervene. She says her brother realized the whole family wanted to help him kick his habit, but that he wasn't...
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