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
If Paul McCartney will be there, that would probably the only part I will see if this goes on DVD, I feel uneasy having those hacks (won’t name names)riding on MJ’s legacy, at least Paul is the same level as MJ when it comes to legendary status. If there are other legends there to perform, those are the only parts I would like to watch.
I would love to see Prince he would tear it up michael always wanted to sing with him!
Chris Brown & Justin Timberlake….those are the two that MJ claimed to have admired out of today’s talent
i would line to see janet do the tour and slash songs to perform another part of me,remember the time,also stevie wonder to perform will you be there,ben and other songs
i would like to see janet perform,slash and stevie wonder songs another part of me sung by janet will you be there ben rock with you,
There is a major poll running over at http://www.tinyurl.com/evilgood as to whether Michael Jackson was good or evil. Evil is currently in the lead! I think this poll is being recorded in some sort of record book, anyways, everybody go vote for good!!
I would like to see Michael
Nobody will be like Michael 
So, Janet can remember him the best…
I would like to see Michael
So, Janet can remember him the best…
Nobody will be like him.
I want Shaheen Jafargholi to play as young michael jackson and sing the jackson 5 songs
They should show the concert that Michael Jackson was preparing for the O2 arena in London ( This is it ! ) using the same Dancers, choreography , lights , music and of course some dancer Double of Michael. Should be great to see what he was ready to show the world.
If they want to Tour In USA , I’ll be there 100 % sure.
MADONNA!
At the Michael Jackson London tribute, I’d obviously love to see; The jacksons, Neyo, Usher, Mariah, Will.I.Am, Genuwine, Justin T, Aliesha Keys, Shaggy, and others. These would be a fabulous line-up
NO-ONE!!! in the world can sing, dance or perform like MJ. But having people like JT would b good 2 show respect. LONG LIVE THE KING MJ R.I.P 1958-2009
Sorry I forgot some of the most important names, How could I?? Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson singing his song which Michael made legendary and Shaheem J. I’d also very much like to see what Michael had in store for the O2 concerts. I think it would be great to know what he would’ve been performing and what the show would’ve been like.
Michael Josiah was not just are friend to other people he was the of famil to other people not just his family but family of other . Michael Jackson was the king of pop but the only there thing i need to add that he was are go person people and his self. R.I.P you always be in my heat as my family too bye i will miss to so bad please came back to au thank u God Bless you good bye agian hop to see you Michael Jackson thank you.