All snide remarks aside, Michael does not look healthy enough 4 this...I sincerely hope it all goes well 4 him but I would say the potential 4 it not 2 is 2 high in my opinion.

I really hope that this is Micheal's personal choice and not the money grabbers forcing him in2 it.

bboy87 said:

comegetwild said:

Well we will find out on Thursday when he does the Press Release live in London....

Michael Jackson will confirm a string of live dates at London's O2 Arena during a "special announcement" later this week. Details of how many nights the 50-year-old singer will play, along with ticket sale information, will be revealed at 4pm on Thursday 5 March for what will be one of the most hotly-anticipated live events of 2009.
The news follows recent speculation that the singer would join his brothers for a Jackson Five reunion tour, after Jermaine Jackson told reporters "the whole family" would be reforming. Michael Jackson swiftly released a statement that not be participating, saying: "My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we've certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them."

The singer has not performed a full concert since he was tried and cleared of child abuse charges in 2005. His last studio album was 2001's Invincible, and no details as to whether the singer is working on new material to accompany his return to the stage have been confirmed.

The move follows the success of Prince's month-long summer residency at the 02 Arena in 2007. The 02, which has also played host to performances from Kylie Minogue and Led Zeppelin, was revealed to be the biggest selling arena in the world in a survey earlier this year.


http://www.guardian.co.uk...ndon-shows

seeingvoices12 said:

gonna be none of that in here, we got three albums coming....we dont care for that. you want it though, hence why you only post in mj threads...on a prince site. anyway, prince started this residencey trend and others are following including mj. mj will be up against britney though, same kinda show.
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[Edited 3/3/09 9:55am]

Reports: Michael Jackson seeks comeback in London

10 mins ago

LONDON – British media are reporting that Michael Jackson will play his first live concerts for years in London this summer.

Sky News and others say the troubled King of Pop will perform a string of dates at the city's 02 Arena.

Jackson spokeswoman Celena Aponte said Tuesday the reports were speculation. But she said a special announcement about Jackson would be made Thursday at the venue.

Jackson's last live performance in Britain was at the 2006 World Music Awards. He was to perform "We Are the World" but only managed a few lines before leaving the stage.

The O2, formerly the Millennium Dome, is becoming a venue of choice for comeback performers. Britney Spears plays there eight nights in June, and Prince did a 21-day gig in 2007.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a..._jackson_1


Michael Jackson expected to announce comeback in UK
Tue Mar 3, 2009 5:31pm GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Michael Jackson will be in London this week to make a "special announcement," representatives said Tuesday, and industry sources said it is likely to involve a series of comeback concerts in the city.

Outside Organisation, the music PR company which represents Jackson in Britain, has sent an emailed invitation to a press conference at the O2 arena in London, where the concerts are likely to take place probably later this year.

Jackson and representatives from music promoter AEG Live are expected to attend the Thursday event.

http://uk.reuters.com/art...SW20090303

WetDream said:

seeingvoices12 just doesn't want this to turn into a P vs MJ forum

we've seen too many threads on the org turn to that

WetDream said:

dude, Seriously, whats wrong with you? and whats your problem?

I can post where i want and in threads that I want, and this is a NON-Prince fourm, I didn't even start a single thread about MJ since i joined the board, im a prince fan too, and why you are telling me that prince is releasing 3 albums ? I already know that ,oh my god, are you gonna compare both of them now? thats tired, Move on.

bboy87 said:

sure he dont...

and yeah i dont know why! you dont compare real music by a real musicain to...well, the opposite of that. compare mj to madonna, thats more suiting.

So it IS true...

Well all I can say to that is " " Hope Mike kick some much needed ass over there.

seeingvoices12 said:

what in the world...?

WetDream said:

whatever dude.....



anyway, with these current development, Off The Wall 30, and other things being released, this could be a very interesting year for MJ

Timmy84 said:

timmy ,, I think serious things are happening....finally

I wonder if he'll be performing any new material or greatest hits stuff. Since it’s in London hopefully my friend will check it out. His judgment is the only one I trust to give an accurate review of the show.
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JackieBlue said:

MJ always tours when he already has a new album out, or he changed his strategy

JackieBlue said:

who?

bboy87 said:

MJ!

JackieBlue said:

when you said "my will check it out", I was confused for a hot second

superspaceboy said:

I was playing the arcade version of that the other day

bboy87 said:

Oh, I screwed up. I meant my ‘friend’. Normally I would fly out for a visit and see MJ with him but not these days. Heck, I’m not sure he’ll even go but I’m guessing he will since it’s in his town.

bboy87 said:

cheesy game

JackieBlue said:

If I had the money and the will, I'd go. I've been looking for an excuse to go to London. It's one of the places that I've always wanted to visit


If I can get a hookup on some tickets or something, it may be in the cards, if not, then I hope that he releases a DVD

This sounds like a good year

new Prince release
Michael Jackson tour
George Michael concert film hitting theaters


yeah.....good times

Finally a sticky MJ thread.

I'm liking the new official site layout. They can't be serious with their poll though...

So after a week or so, the O2 rumours are back? Even if it's announced, still dunno how MJ is gonna pull it off...

Don't worry pep's this is not anti-Prince or anti-Michael thread but the press will compare every show mike does in London with Prince's reviews which are fresh in the mind ....

Jacko announcement
Michael Jackson expected to confirm 2009 comeback with London residency
03 March 2009 - There will be a big Michael Jackson announcement at the 02, Greenwich on Thursday 5 March.
After months of rumours, the 50 year-old singer is expected to make an appearance at the venue to announce details of a series of shows there.

It is thought the tour could run for 30 dates from July, with an estimated pay cheque of one and a half million pounds a night to the singer.

The last time the Thriller star performed in the UK was back in 2006, when he sang We Are The World during the World Music Awards ceremony at London's Earl’s Court.

His last tour took place 12 years ago, spanning 58 cities and saw the pop legend take in 82 dates.

He follows in the footsteps of Prince, who played there for 21 nights in 2007 and Britney Spears who is coming to the UK in June for eight shows.

Georgie Rogers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6mus....shtml....

bboy87 said:

ooh, I almost forgot about George! Yeah, if you could go to London I would say go for it. I haven't been in awhile but in this economy and not knowing what to expect from MJ I'll have to pass. My fingers are crossed that Prince will tour.

bboy87 said:

Man if your gonna come to London ...summer time is the best time ....you love your music then london's the place..trust me..

LondonStyle said:

Thank Londonstyle for the continous updates, keep us updated since Mj forums are about to crush , you can't access them

JackieBlue said:

a George Michael live CD-DVD coming out

and the concert is going to be shown in theaters first

Dude is probably more secretive than Michael and Prince. Nobody knew about his 25Live US tour until a month before the first show