Casino to Build Shrine to MJ's Glove

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“A casino in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau will open Asia’s first Michael Jackson shrine after its owners bought the late King of Pop’s iconic white rhinestone glove for $350,000 at a U.S. auction.

The shrine will be located in the lobby of the casino-resort Ponte 16, adding to Macau’s attractions which already include the world’s largest casino, The Venetian.

“MJ’s distinctive musical sound, vocal style and choreography inspired numerous pop, rock, R&B and hip hop artists,” said Hoffman Ma of Success Universe Group, who has teamed up with Macau gaming tycoon Stanley Ho in the Ponte 16 venture.

“We aim to create a rendezvous to reminisce this great performer of the 20th century,” he added in a statement.”

Read the rest on the glove’s cushy new cubby here.

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