It seems that being the King of Pop is no guarantee that you can crash any party in town. When Michael Jackson made an appearance at London’s Hard Rock Cafe, he was simply turned away. Jacko, in London to promote a Hurricane Katrina charity single, heard about the restaurant’s re-launch party and an operation burger-style mission ensued. A source told the Daily Mirror: "(Jacko’s publicist) approved it and sent a message back to Michael’s entourage to start the next stage… His security and his management arrived at the restaurant at 10.30 and also gave the thumbs up. They even found a secret back door for him." But, the Beat It singer missed his 11.15 ETA and staff said the place was simply too packed.Poor Michael missed out on schmoozing with the likes of Lord Brocket, Liberty X and Kelly Osbourne…A restaurant spokesman said: "It was just too much of a security risk. There was no diva-style tantrum though." The star’s publicist commented: "Michael was disappointed he could not attend the party as he likes Hard Rock Cafes. He’d like to come down to the restaurant before he leaves the UK." So, he’ll get that burger after all.
Ananova
