King of Pop Michael Jackson gave him his big break from beyond the grave – and now singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi is set to be the new Prince of Pop.
The 12-year-old kid, who wowed millions with his show-stealing performance at Jackson’s televised tribute, has been besieged by offers that could make him $15 million before he turns sweet 16, say insiders.
Shaheen has already signed with the same top talent agency that handles Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s an incredible opportunity for the boy wonder from Wales, who was just runner-up to the sensational Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent show.
Jackson was knocked out by Shaheen’s spectacular performance when his audition became an instant YouTube sensation. He ordered aides: “Get me that kid!”
The superstar had asked Shaheen to duet with him in all 50 of his planned overseas shows – literally passing a torch to him and symbolically anointing him as his successor during a moving version of “Heal the World.”
“The duet was going to be toward the end of the show,” revealed talent agent Mark Jermin, who discovered Shaheen. “It would have been a really poignant moment for everyone.”
Because Jackson was such a big fan of the youngster, the late entertainer’s family invited Shaheen to perform at the Los Angeles tribute to Michael.
As the crowd gave Shaheen a standing ovation, Motown founder Berry Gordy remarked backstage: “I have no idea who that is, but I’d sign him tomorrow.”
Just keep him away from Jacko dad Joe .
