Quick Takes Los Angeles Times
It's correct to be King of Pop againMichael Jackson's death has had an electrifying effect on business for those in Las Vegas who devise their living imitating the self-proclaimed King of Pop in all his moonwalking, crotch-grabbing relish.
One club proprietor hopes to launch a permanent Jackson show by the star's birthday in current August, and booking agents have seen surges in applications from would-be impersonators and calls for their services.
In a community in which guys made up like Elvis will marry you, serve as emcee at your business conference or chant "Viva Las Vegas" at your private party, Royal Talent, a booking agency for impersonators, said its Michael Jackson act is now the most requested.
The Stratosphere recently revamped its billboard and arsenal ads for its American Superstars show to feature only Jackson, even though the show includes five performers impersonating other music celebrities. In the last few weeks, Frederick Henry's act there
