On Saturday February 9, over 200 Michael Jackson fans gathered at the Sage Theater in Times Square, the heart of New York City to celebrate the release of Thriller 25. Michael posters covered the walls, memorabilia on display, as the new album played and fans discussed their MJ memories.

The event was organized by performer Pete Carter, 23 years old, from Toms River, New Jersey. A fan since the age of seven, Pete called dozens of performers and crew members together to make this event possible.

"You took my breath away. The entire night was amazing. Your show was so well organized and it was such a nice sized intimate setting that made everything so much more enjoyable and interactive.” said Vernay Lewis of mjfanclub.net.

Valerie Tobias of clubmichaeljackson.com said "I must say it was a spectacular evening filled with magic. When the doors opened, we walked into an MJ world! There were lights, posters all over the walls, and people all around waiting to greet each other. The music was blasting, I was in the front row singing along and moving my arms as each performer performed."

Longtime fan from Brooklyn, Reva Thomas said "I loved the show, and ambience of the venue. The show had a unique, eclectic, neo-soul twist flavor, and I truly enjoyed the interactive features."

She was referring to the Ultimate Fan Contest, which challenged fans to name the title of a MJ song by listening to a small second long clip. Eliminated one by one, the winner left standing was Beverly Brown from Philadelphia, PA. Beverly took home the deluxe edition of Thriller 25, The Visionary Box Set, The Ultimate Collection Box Set all provided by Sony BMG.

HOSTED BY: Stepp Stewart of "The Stepp Stewart Show" and Michael Walton, track star, and motivational speaker who is currently training for the 2008 Olympics.

PERFORMERS: Odysy, Jon O'Shaunessey, Anthony D'Amato, Courtney Cooper, Nhojj, Jermaine Forrester, Nitty, Petrel, edibleRed, Ryan James, and Pete Carter.

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