Not to add to the media frenzy of Summer '09 or anything, but: the has purchased one of MJ's bedazzled gloves (did he ever wear two gloves?) for just under $50,ooo. According to the New York Times, an Australian auction house handed over a sparkly glove for $49K -- to a bidder who was there on behalf of the Hard Rock. The King of Pop's flashy accessory is now on its way to the hotel, where it will, we assume, sit very, very securely in the hotel's eclectic and impressive collection of music memorabilia.

What kind of music memorabilia, you say? Well, glad you asked....

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Katy Perry’s Jacket

A funny, frilly Prince costume

Sublime goodies

Autographed guitars a-planty

…And whatever these are.

Verdict? The MJ glove may draw the big crowds. Good (and finanically ballsy) move, Hard Rock.

Want more pics of the Hard Rock’s memorabilia collection? Have at it.