Janet won’t sing at Jackson’s tribute concert

September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Her dream of singing with good friend Michael Jackson was dashed by his untimely death, but now Madonna is planning the next best thing by working with his sister Janet Jackson. The Queen of Pop had a secret dinner with Janet earlier this week and have planned to honour the late pop legend by doing something together, reported mirror.co.uk "It was a meeting of two great musical minds.

September 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Janet Jackson is planning to honour her late brother Michael with a tribute performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday and an insider says that there won't be a "dry eye" in the hall. Contactmusic.com reports that the singer, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track "Scream", promises to be the highlight of the show in Manhattan's famed Radio City Music Hall with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's sister Janet, who hasn't yet spoken publicly about her brother's death, finally plans to give an in-depth interview about her grief. "Janet is giving a leading magazine exclusive interview which would be its cover story where she would discuss her brother in detail and will talk about the time they were together, femalefirst.co.uk quoted a sorce as saying.

August 18th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Peter Andre is planning a Michael Jackson tribute concert. The "Behind closed doors" singer has been in "regular contact" with the late pop legend's sister La Toya and is hoping to meet her next week to finalise their plans for a show, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

August 11th, 2009 LONDON - The promoters of the two Michael Jackson tribute concerts at O2 arena have reportedly been unable to secure artists which has led to the cancellation of the shows. The London event was scheduled for August 29 and 30 but has been called off after organisers AEG Live ran out of time to finalise deals with performers including Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Janet Jackson is set to pay a tribute to her late brother, Michael, with her performance at Britain's 'Music Of Black Origin' (MOBO) awards next month. The event organisers have asked the singer to appear at the show in Glasgow, Scotland on September 30.

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Janet Jackson won't be performing at her late brother Michael Jackson tribute concerts at London's O2 Arena in August. The singer was reportedly lined up to open the gigs at arena, where the King of Pop was due to play 50 dates this summer before his tragic death from an apparent cardiac arrest last month.

July 15th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's family may front a one-off concert in London in honour of the 'Thriller' star. Randy Phillips, organiser behind the late star's planned comeback tour, revealed talks were on the table if Janet Jackson and her brothers would feature in the proposed show.

July 14th, 2009 Jackson promoter considers UK tribute showLONDON — The promoter of Michael Jackson's London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star's birthday at the end of August. AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson's birthday on Aug.

July 11th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Jackson, who paid an emotional tribute to her father and pop legend Michael Jackson at his memorial service Tuesday, is keen to sing a track for him after being inspired by the artistes who performed at the star-studded service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 11-year-old girl has discussed her plans with her aunts, uncles and grandparents but they are keen to protect her privacy, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is rumoured to have an interest of hitting studio and recording a tribute track for her late father. The 11-year-old girl has reportedly come up with the idea after being inspired by performances from the likes of Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder at Michael's memorial service.

July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him "the best father I could imagine" at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The emotional tribute by the 11-year-old girl, who Jackson shielded from public view during his life, capped a sombre, spiritual ceremony that celebrated the superstar's work through his life.

July 5th, 2009 Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concertLONDON — Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson's distinctive moves. Jackson, who died last week, was to begin a series of 50 concerts at the 23,000-seat O2 starting July 13.

June 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.

June 16th, 2009 LONDON - French first lady Carla Bruni will lend her voice at the upcoming Nelson Mandela Day tribute in New York. Bruni will sing a duet with pop star Dave Stwart, who is the man behind the first Mandela Day concert in South Africa, reports contactmusic.com Celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Jesse McCartney, Josh Groban and Wyclef Jean will also appear at the former South African president's birthday tribute - to be held July 18 at Madison Square Garden.