Michael Jackson announces London shows
LONDON (AP) — Michael Jackson returned to the stage Thursday after eight years marked by more scandal than music-making and told a crowd of screaming fans that he would play a series of London concerts before retiring from public performance.
Wearing his trademark sunglasses and a silver-embroidered black military-style jacket, he said the series of shows in July will be his “final curtain call.”
Jackson appeared at the 02 Arena — where the concerts will be staged — to announce the gigs.
“This is it. This is it,” Jackson said, as the fans screamed. “These will be my final shows, performances, in London. This is it. And when I say this is it, I mean this is it.
“This is really it. This is the final curtain call, OK? See you in July.”
Jackson didn’t specify how many shows he’ll play, though posters have shown he’s booked for 10 dates.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly for the shows, despite concerns the 50-year-old star may not be up for a return to the spotlight.
The King of Pop has been plagued by financial, legal, and medical woes for years and has not performed a major concert since 2001. His last studio album was released the same year.
A previous attempt to relaunch Jackson’s career collapsed amid reports of ill health and court action.
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Would it be possible for us to use this image in our magazine? We are going to press tonight and would like to honor Michael in a column with an image of him. This being so recent would be great. Our magazine is the Santa Ynez Valley Guest Magazine, a locally published magazine that has served the SY Valley (including Los Olivos, where Neverland is located) for 21 years.
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there is a 1 hour and 30 min tape of michael jackson (this is it) rehearsal at the staples center in la on jane 23 2009, aeglive llc has sent some of it to cnn but i like to see the total 1 hour & 30 min vodeo! who has it now and how can we get this air?
david crawford
Steve, I have immensely enjoyed reading your blog entry about the late King of Pop’s scheduled London show.
I believe that Michael Jackson’s official website has already linked posted the 1 hour and 49 min video posted on the site.
If I am mistaken, I’m sure the site operators will post the most sough-after music video in history if the new administrators of Jackson’s estate (attorney John Branca and a music executive John McClain) grants permission if necessary.
Who knows what will happen next. Since Michael’s death, anything seems possible new.
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