Michael Jackson: 10 Shows Set For London's 02 Arena
Michael Jackson: 10 Shows Set for London's 02 Arena
Following up on our story from yesterday, Michael Jackson has confirmed 10 dates at London's 02 Arena for later this year.
Here's the official announcement from www.michaeljackson.com:
"This Is It" History In The Making As The King Of Pop Michael Jackson Performs In London For The Last Time 10 shows at the O2 Arena in London Starting July 8th
Michael
(London, March 5, 2009) - The King of Pop returns to reign over London this summer....
ET Online —
Barely audible over scores of screaming fans, Michael Jackson announced his final shows at a press conference this morning in the city's O2 Arena.
After a grand en... more info
ContactMusic — Michael Jackson has announced his final ever London shows will take place this July.It was revealed on Wednesday that the self-styled King of Pop was to play a series ... more info
ContactMusic — Screaming fans greeted MICHAEL JACKSON in London on Thursday (05Mar09) as the King of Pop announced his swansong shows at the 02 Arena.
Devotees followed the pop ... more info
Newsday — 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 o... more info
Pop Crunch — It’s official: Michael Jackson will return to the stage for a series of comeback concerts at London’s 02 Arena this summer.
“This is it! These will be my final sho... more info
The Mirror — Michael Jackson has announced he will play for the final time in Britain during a 10-night residency at London’s O2 arena in July. more info
E! Online — It's the news fans have been waiting for. Michael Jackson is looking to mount a thriller of a comeback, nearly four years since he was acquitted of child-molestation cha... more info
Spinner.com — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsAt a press conference in England Thursday, Michael Jackson announced plans for a run of concerts at London's 02 Arena (site of Led Ze... more info
The Telegraph Blog — Michael Jackson kept everyone waiting for hours, then somehow turned his comeback into a retirement. It was the quite most bizarre press event I have ever attended and on... more info
PopSugar — Earlier today in London, Michael Jackson announced he will perform a "final curtain call" this Summer. His "This is It" tour will include 10 concerts in London starting J... more info
Guardian Music — The singer announces 10 dates at the O2 Arena in July, his last ever shows in LondonBlog: Will you be helping Jacko sell out the O2? Michael Jackson took to the stage at ... more info
VH1 News — Michael Jackson announced on Thursday that he will play what he described as a "final curtain call" via a series of shows at London's O2 Arena this summer. more info
TMZ —
Tonight on TMZ TV -- Michael Jackson wants all his crap back, Shenae Grimes has the ultimate comeback, and Sting needs to go back to his barber.Check your local listings... more info
Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Michael Jackson [ tickets ] revealed a 10-show schedule at London's O2 Arena this summer and claims "this is it" for the British city.
In a press confere... more info
Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Jackson announced his long-awaited comeback on Thursday, telling hundreds of screaming fans he would perform in London this summer and calling ... more info
Stereogum —
We showed you a photo of a very thin King of Pop in his pajama-bottom-suit-jacket combo not too long ago, but Michael Jackson's coming out of retirement, or whatever t... more info
The Telegraph — As Michael Jackson gets ready to play a series of dates at the O2 Arena in Londonthis summer we look back at other top celebrity comebacks. more info
ContactMusic — The head of concert promotion company AEG has slammed the media for its portrayal of MICHAEL JACKSON - insisting the pop superstar is "very sane, very focused and ... more info
BBC News - UK — Michael Jackson could earn more than $400m (£283m) from a deal involving new music, movies and concerts, his promoter reveals. more info
The Independent — Since Michael Jackson was unable to manage the simple task of delivering himself on time to today’s press conference at the O2 in London (pic above), you have to wonde... more info
KNVA TV, Austin TX — Michael Jackson returned to the stage Thursday and told a crowd
of screaming fans that he would play a series of London concerts
before retiring from public performance. more info
The Telegraph — Michael Jackson is expected to announce plans to play up to 50 nights at the 02 Arena this year. But will a million people really turn up? more info
NME — Pete Waterman has estimated that Michael Jackson's health will stop him from playing more than 12 nights at the London O2 Arena this year. more info
ContactMusic — The boss of a Beverly Hills auction house facing legal action from MICHAEL JACKSON has hit back at the star, insisting the King Of Pop gave permission for his belongings ... more info
ContactMusic — THRILLER has been named the U.K.'s favourite MICHAEL JACKSON song - on the day the King of Pop is set to announce his comeback gigs at London's O2 stadium.
The music ... more info
NME — The Association Of Secondary Ticket Agents (ASTA) has issued a warning about bogus tickets to see Michael Jackson at the London O2 Arena this summer going on sale. more info
The Music Fix — News: In a press conference today, Michael Jackson is expected to confirm speculation of a residency at the O2 Arena from 9th July. Initially scheduled for 10 dates, it i... more info
Idolator — The announcement of Michael Jackson's run of comeback concerts in London—which, sometimes-reliable Fox News gossip Roger Friedman claims, kicks off July 9—was pre-emp... more info
Detroit Free Press —
LONDON — Michael Jackson's legions of fans awaited the star's announcement today of a series of comeback shows in London after a long absence from the conc... more info
Guardian Music — Before auction in LA next month, everything from singer's gem-encrusted jackets to socks and Fedora hats displayed by 'style icon' museumAs Michael Jackson seeks another ... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson appeared at a press conference in London today to announce that he will return to the stage for a 10-show run of concert at the city’s O2 Arena. The per... more info
NME — Thousands of fans have gathered at the London O2 Arena complex to await Michael Jackson, who is set to announce details of a series of summer gigs at the venue soon. more info
TMZ —
Jacko will be holding a press conference in London in just a short while -- but nobody knows what the hell for!!!!There are rumblings he will announce the start of a new... more info
ContactMusic — Top secret details of MICHAEL JACKSON's comeback concerts were unveiled early - when blundering advertisers put up posters plugging the shows hours before the ... more info
ContactMusic — Hundreds of fans have assembled at London's O2 Arena ahead of his announcement of comeback shows later this year. It was revealed on Wednesday that ... more info
CNN Showbiz — Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson is expected to announce his first major concert dates in more than a decade in a rare public appearance in London on Thursday.
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The Newsroom — Michael Jackson sues auction house; Chris Brown expected in Los Angeles court on Thursday; Benicio Del Toro meets Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. (March 5) more info
JamBase — Michael Jackson: 10 Shows Set for London's 02 Arena
Following up on our story from yesterday, Michael Jackson has confirmed 10 dates at London's 02 Arena for later this ... more info
Topix — Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson is expected to announce his first major concert dates in more than a decade in a rare public appearance in London on Thursday. more info
After a 90-minute delay, Michael Jackson announced Thursday that he will be making his final live performances in London during a 10-concert stand that will begin July 8. more info
Detroit Free Press —
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... more info
The Newsroom — Pop megastar Michael Jackson announced on Thursday he will play a series of comeback concerts in London in July, his first major shows for over a decade. The series of 10... more info
Perez Hilton — On Thursday, Michael Jackson made an appearance in London to announce that he's doing a Prince-like residency at the city's O2 arena.
We feel a big trainwreck headed you... more info