‘Jacko’s comeback London gigs won’t happen’

August 24th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Amy Winehouse has said that she is set to make a comeback and perform her own gigs. The troubled star made the announcement after sharing the stage with her idols 'The Specials' recently.

July 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers are the same who had been hired to create costumes for the late pop star's 'This Is It' comeback concerts in London.

July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's final rehearsal video for his O2 gigs shows that he was in a very highly energetic form. Jacko could be seen doing a sensational routine, leaping across the stage as he performed his hit 'They Don't Care About Us'.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop legends ABBA have apparently been approached to fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London's O2 arena. AEG Live, the promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour, are said to be trying hard to woo the renowned band out of retirement.

July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.

June 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former child star Mark Lester has promised to live up to the title of godfather to Michael Jackson's kids. The King of pop passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose.

June 24th, 2009 LONDON - More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London are to go on sale. The "limited" number of extra seats, estimated to cost hundreds per show, had previously been restrained while the production logistics were being tallied.

June 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has turned his London gigs preparation into a nightmare for promoters after making a series of weird demands for his child choir, according to reports. The King of Pop had apparently sent emails to organisers AEG Live, demanding every child singer to be able to do sign language.

June 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The promoters behind Michael Jackson's comeback tour have blasted allegations that the singer was angry with them for booking 50 shows in London, insisting he is rather 'thrilled'. The King of Pop was previously reported to have told his fans that he wanted to do 10 concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.

June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has told his fans he is livid with concert promoters for booking him to do 50 shows in London than 10 as he desired. The King of Pop made the revelation outside his LA dance studio, telling fans he wanted to perform only a couple of concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.

June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson decided to step out for his London tour after a 13-year gap to set up a trust fund for his kids, according to the organiser of his forthcoming gigs. The King of Pop, who last toured in 1996, was due to kick start his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.

May 31st, 2009 LONDON - American R&B star Akon says that pop legend Michael Jackson won't be singing live during his comeback concerts. The news has disappointed his fans who splurged on tickets to attend his shows.

May 21st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour This Is It UK in London. The King of Pop, who was due to kick off a much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8, said he needed more time for rehearsals to ensure the shows were perfect.

May 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - One time pop king Michael Jackson's much-awaited comeback London O2 Arena concert has landed in a soup, as 'AllGood Entertainment' bosses are trying to block the gig. The AllGood Entertainment bosses claim that Michael has violated a contract according to which he had to make his comeback with them, reports Contactmusic.

May 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's fans are so desperate to grab the tickets for his farewell gigs in London that they are dishing out six times the original price for a single ticket. A website has already sold over 10,000 tickets for the pop-star's shows at an average price of 400 pounds.