Michael Jackson To Announce Concert Dates In London?
The rumors swirling around Michael Jackson show no signs of abating. Fresh on the heels of the news that he is fighting a serious flesh-eating staph infection and could be suffering from a lung disease which could be fatal, is the latest announcement that he is going to play at least ten shows at London's O2 Arena, but not before he undergoes some rigorous physical assessments first:
Michael Jackson has undergone a series of health checks to prove his fitness to perform a series of London concerts, it has been revealed.This afternoon at a press conference to which his loyal fans have been invited, Jackson, 50, was announcing about 10 gigs at the O2 with the option of a 'few more' if demand is there.
Jackson will receive about £50 million for the series of summer shows.
Doubts about the star's fitness prompted promoters to seek undertakings on his wellbeing.
A source close to AEG, the American owner of the O2 which is paying Jackson, insisted the pop star had submitted himself to a series of rigorous medical check-ups before the deal was agreed, according to the Evening Standard.
It is understood AEG has obtained insurance against Jackson falling ill and being unable to perform.
The source said: 'The concerts will be absolutely amazing. It will be the whole shebang. Jackson will sing and also dance. He would have to be in good health or else nobody would insure the concerts - and we have got insurance.
'This will be the biggest musical event of the decade. We have had the comebacks of the Spice Girls and Led Zeppelin but this is on another level.'
However, shocking news...he might have to lipsynch parts of the show (gasp!!!):
The pop star, acquitted in 2005 of child molestation charges, last performed in London in 2006, singing a verse and chorus of We Are The World. It was widely regarded as a disaster. One source fears Jackson may even have to mime parts of the new show. Continued on the next pagePage 1 2
