According to the NME, the promoter of Michael Jackson's O2 Arena concerts is confident that a tribute show to the late superstar will take place in London, possibly on the singer's birthday of August 29. AEG Live chief Randy Phillips is quoted as saying that "the number one item I’m discussing is presenting 'This Is It' the production, hopefully with the Jacksons and maybe Janet, and other artists."
But which other artists? The number of performers who can claim a connection to Jackson is substantial and includes the Motown roster (Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, etc.); the many acts who performed at Jackson's 30th anniversary show (a list that merely starts with Britney Spears, Slash, and *NSYNC); and artists such as Akon and will.i.am who had collaborated with Jackson over the past couple of years. Of course, the UK is also home to one Paul McCartney, with whom Jackson recorded "The Girl Is Mine" and "Say Say Say." McCartney was reportedly upset by Jackson's purchase of the Beatles catalog but was also fulsome in his praise of the Thriller star following his death.
So, who would you like to see perform? Britney? Justin T? Akon? Slash? Sir Paul? And what songs would you like them to play?
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I would like to see Chris Brown and Usher perform with Janet Jackson
Exactly! People who we could clearly see has been influenced by MJ. Including Ne-Yo.
I heard a rumor that MJ and Janet had spoken about going on tour together. That would have been great.
I would like see Chris Brown perform the Thriller dance
i don’t want to see Chris Brown perform anything anymore. i’m no longer a fan of his, and we all know why.
but i do hope that Janet and the rest of the Jackson’s will be there.
It would be lovely if Sir Paul would participate, but he will be in the states at that time. Maybe he will do a tribute to MJ then. It would be great for him to do “The Girl is Mine.” or “Say, Say, Say… I wonder if this will be televised.
I’ve read that it may be a Pay-Per-View event. I hope so.
I would LOVE for Justin to perform, but due to how his relationship is with the Jacksons after how he handled Janet’s Super Bowl backlash I doubt it’ll happen…
I want Sir Paul to play “You Are Not Alone” That song was my favorite since I was little and Paul was always known to me as my living angel. I Luv you Paul and Michael!
Number ONE Michael Jackson tribute artist Suleman Mirza and maybe the rest of Signiture dancers YES
i would love to see Britney spears [perform the pop princess! and Britney and Micheal are friends so yea!
i like to see britney spears!
To watch a bunch of people doing Michaels songs is very sad.It just makes you realise that no one can perform his songs like Michael could..No one sounds like him and no one can perform them with the same quality.
Not even a concert full of big named artist can match the talent of one Michael Jackson .. except for Paul Mccartney he`s the only one bigger than MJ..All those other so called artist can`t touch The King Of PoP
I would love to see Chris Brown and Rihanna doing BEAT IT !!! Where he starts punching her in the face and slams her head into the windshield as Rihanna bites him on the arms and face to get him to stop..
Justin Timberlake hands down
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears hands down
i agree… britney spears and justin timberlake