German tv channel n-tv will air the “Save the World Awards” which is dedicated to MJ this year and takes place in Zwentendorf (Austria) today.
The “Save the World Awards,” which are taking place this year for the very first time, will honor people and organisations who put their efforts into preserving the world/earth.
Jermaine Jackson will be present to accept the award for Michael, who will be honored posthumously for his social and humanitarian work. Jermaine called his brother a “wonderful humanitarian” who considered it important to reach out and help others.
As much as my brother achieved in the music industry, he was a wonderful human being and a wonderful humanitarian. My brother, he was well-versed in just knowing what was most important and that’s giving back … to make the world a much better place.”
Jackson said his brother donated the proceeds of many of his concert tours to charity and said there were “pages and pages and pages” filled with examples of his humanitarian work.
Jackson was speaking at a news conference in the Austrian capital just a few hours before he was to attend the gala paying tribute to Michael Jackson’s charity efforts. Others to be honored at the event include sprinter Carl Lewis, whose foundation supports underprivileged children. Lewis said Jackson had “done so much for children” and would be remembered forever.
The event will be hosted by actress Andie McDowell. McDowell said,
I have been a huge fan of Michael Jackson’s since I was a child and had posters of all the Jacksons on my wall - I just feel very honored to facilitate and participate at these awards.”
At the event, Jermaine is expected to perform the song “Smile” in honor of his brother, and to join others in singing “We Are the World” as a big, all-star finale.
n-tv will air the awards show on Saturday at 8:10pm and on Sunday at 4:10pm
Austrian channel ORF1 will also air it on Sunday at 11:10 pm.
Source: MJFC / JAM-MJFC Germany / AP
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