Why Actor Vincent Price Believed Michael Jackson Cheated Him Out of Millions of Dollars In Royalties

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The late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was not only a legendary entertainer but also a shrewd businessman. While he captivated audiences worldwide, Jackson was negotiating deals that cemented his status in the boardroom. (FILES) US pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson preforms before an estimated audience of 60,000 in Brunei on July 16, 1996. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves sweeping across the world and tributes pouring in on June 26 for the tortured music icon revered as the “King of Pop.” AFP PHOTO/FRANCIS Sylvain (Photo credit should read FRANCIS Sylvain/AFP via Getty Images) Jackson’s Business Practices However, his business tactics sometimes alienated those he once considered friends like Paul McCarthy, who became angry after Jackson swiped The Beatles catalogue right from under his nose, and Quincy Jones for ditching him after he produced “Off the Wall” and “Thriller” for a younger New Jack Swing sound. Another notable instance is his relationship with Vincent Price, the iconic voice in the spoken word section of Jackson’s title track from the 1982 “Thriller” album. Price, who died in 1993, was renowned for his roles in nearly 100 films from 1938’s “Service de Luxe”...

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