Michael Jackson estate executors invite teen impersonator to Las Vegas
The executors of Michael Jackson's estate were so impressed by a teen fan's uncanny impersonation of the late superstar, they invited him to attend a performance of Cirque du Soleil's King of Pop-themed show in Las Vegas.
Brett Nichols, 17, recently made headlines when a video of him dancing to Jackson's hit Billie Jean at his high school talent show in Turlock, California went viral.
After it was posted on YouTube.com, views went from around 7,000 to
170,000 in just one day, and as of Thursday (22May14), it had
garnered over six million hits.
Among the viewers of the video were the executors of Jackson's
estate, and they tell TMZ.com that they sent Nichols two albums as
well as an invitation for the teen and his family to attend a
performance of Michael Jackson ONE, the stage show based on
Jackson's hit songs.
Nichols, who has spent 10 years perfecting his moves, tells local
station News 10 that Jackson's legacy has helped boost the video to
viral status, explaining, "I guess people still miss him, it's been
five years (since his death). The younger generation appreciates
the work, and not only does someone care, but someone cared to put
in the time."