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MUSIC NEWS: MICHAEL JACKSON ANNOUNCES 10 SHOW “final curtain call”

Thursday, March 5, 2009

MICHAEL JACKSON confirmed on Thursday that he will stage the series of “This Is It” gigs at the O2 Arena this Summer. But also shockingly announced he plans never to perform in London again - and hinted it could signal the end of his music career forever, describing the shows as his “final curtain call”.

Jackson said:

“I love you so much. Thank you all. This is it. This is it. I just want to say that these will be my final performances in London. This will be it. When I say ‘This Is It’ I really mean this is it. I will be performing the songs my fans want to hear. This is the final… the final curtain call, okay - and I will see you in July. I love you - I really do, you have to know that. I love you so much - really. From the bottom of my heart.” (VIEW VIDEO)

The run of ten shows will begin on July 8th and tickets, priced from $70 (£50), will go on sale next week. The concerts will be the superstar’s first major live performances since 1997.

(Photos: GETTY IMAGES )

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1.

WOWZA

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

how is this helpin me out??? im in the United States of America!!! lol
hopefully HBO or somebody will televise it as well

2.

Jonette

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I WAS THERE! RAN OUT OF SCHOOL TO GET THERE FOR FOUR. WELL WORTH IT

3.

jax

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

wow cl come on now yall late wit everything chris brown just charged itz everywhere damn post it already!!!!!!!

4.

WOWZA

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

how is this helping me out? im in the United States of America!! lol

hopefully HBO or somebody will televise it

5.

~ALRIGHT NOW~

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I GUESS HE NEED THE MONEY…..AND HE LOOKS GOOD!!!!!!!!!

6.

Flowerchild

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

M.J The King of Pop get em Luv this dude since i was a child

7.

ANGEL

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

@ 3. I’m waiting on photos of him at the court house later on. We aren’t late, we’re professional. And quit talking out of topic before you get banned.

8.

xxxImSimplyMexxx

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I think this is great the King of Pop back out there doing his thing. I hope all goes well for him but I gotta go all the way to the UK to see him? Oh well, but this is a thought now who is going to fill his shoes the way music is today..idk..hope these artists step their game up..Love ConcreteLoop by the way I check the website everyday..Im a concrete groupie..lol :-)

-xxxImSimplyMexxx

9.

CREAMY

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

LMAO @7- ANGEL… I CAN’T LIE, I WAS THINKING THAT TOO.

BUT UMM, MICHAEL HASN’T PERFORMED IN ALMOST 12 YEARS?? WOW, I DIDN’T REALIZE IT HAD BEEN THAT LONG. WELL, HE’S STILL THE BEST TO ME BUT GOOD RIDDANCE.

10.

Juicy SuperStar

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Ok, love MJ music…. 70.00 is kinda cheap… Times really must be hard… Jay Z sold tickets for 500.00 during inaguration.

Anyho —- Little Kim —- See his face —- This is your future….. Chill out now and come back to black…

11.

lindy

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

oh my dayz jus saw this on da news n im goin 2 get me a ticket as soon as they go on sell thank God i live in london. i looooooooooooooooooooooooove u michael.

12.

Kay

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MJ this can’t be your last we need one more album!

13.

asia

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

he reall need the money !
and angel everyboDy talk off topic on like everypost just sayin

14.

FallBackHaters

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

That’s right let MJ do him. I’m really wanting to go to one of his concerts. I mean he IS a legend.

@ #2- You ain’t playing around. I was going to go up and see him but thought forget it. I know what MJ fans are like. I heard how some of them flew from all over the world and have literally camped outside his hotel for a glimpse of him LOL. Go MJ!!

15.

CE CE

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

MJ looks like a Zombie so scary looking I’d hate to c him at night in person. I probably would piss on myself from frieght.

16.

damn

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Jesus…Have Mercy Lord
If my heart had eyes it would cry..
Mike you look ….
I dunno what adjective I can use to describe it.

God Bless

17.

rec

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGG

IM GOOOOING TO LOONDOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

18.

NeedWisdmDaily

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Well at least this go-round the tickets are a whole lot cheaper than his family reunion concert they put on (along with other musical guest). I remember Tom Joyner was clowning them ticket prices. lol lol

I’m not really sure what type of turn out he will give and if it’s worth going to see…I mean he is a whole lot older so don’t expect his “Thriller” and “Bad” tight moves.

Do your thang MJ…do your thang!

19.

Dismayed29

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

EWWWWWWWW…..

What is it?

Is it sick…? What’s wrong with it…?

20.

iknowdasrite

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

??? What?

Is he gonna do this for all major cities, bc that would be a shame if all his “last shows” were in one place. I hope he doesnt think we are traveling overseas in the depression!

Janet and Mike need to do a tour or something in Vegas together before they get to old to dance and Janet starts have JDs gremlin babies. Now that I would go see.

21.

NeedWisdmDaily

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

*mouth dropped*

Did you guys peep out his hands….YUCK!!!!!! T

22.

MWNY

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I wish I could see MJ he has some of the best old music. ♡

23.

Jameslyn

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Mj….its really a recession, aint it? Lol… Angel, luv that professional line…erbody else comments are too funny…love black, love uS…we are some of the funniest peeps alive! And past, r.i.p.

24.

UGLY

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

man he looks so skeletal! Eat something michael!!! Everytime I see him I just feel sorry for him… :(

25.

Jeff

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

FINALLY!

26.

marlina

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

nomatter what, michael jackson will always remain the pillar of originality and i love him for that…gotta shell out that £50 to see this guy.
i’m THERE!!!!

27.

andreanicole

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I AM IN THERE! LOL
This should be legendary!!!

28.

CE CE

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Also I c he got more meat added back to his nose. that’s probably y he was in and outta da hospital his a$$ couldn’t breathe wit da lil piece of a nose he had.

29.

asshole

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Who is that anyway ….? F-ING pedifile needs to die and anyone who attends a show should be held as an accomplice… On some To Catch a Predator ish!

30.

POWER!

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Michaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel!!!!

31.

Thatbitch

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Good for him. He has always been a great performer so hopefully things go well for him. And kudos to him for the reasonable ticket prices. Some of these artist are getting greedy. If MJ is charging between 40 and 75 dollars, these lesser artist can come down with their ticket prices.

32.

osuklb

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Even though he is weird now, he is still an ICON and I would love to see his last performance. He is a part of good and bad history. But he is still Michael Fffing Jackson!!

33.

LMAO

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I am pretty much cool on Michael!!

ROFLMAO!!! sorry @#7 Angel…I was look for the same thing!!! However the professionalism is what I love about CL!

34.

MONRAEA

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I know that’s right Angel #7, tell em!

Giving respect to Mr. Jackson (cause I’m nasty) he is a legend to music as well as the industry. However, it is time for him to retire. There is just too much going on but not enough in his life. I wish him the best. Hope this is it for the accusations of him being a pedofile.

35.

Buzz

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

good 4 u MJ!

36.

Lauryn

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I’M GOING!!!!

37.

WTF

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Why London only??! One of my life long dreams is to see MJ perform live…

38.

Mutada al sader the king

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Mijack !!! Go head Skeletor we still love you man !

39.

bassackwards

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

…..If any of you had the pleasure of seeing MJ in concert you know that he is
…..puts on an incredible show, talk about his looks all you want, that boy is BAD!

40.

JAX

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

TMZ POSTED CHRIS BROWN ARRIVING AT THE COURT PICS ALREADY!!!!!

CONCRETELOOP IS LATE WITH EVRYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

41.

Elisa

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

chris needs some counseling i bet if we dig deeper the abuse by his stepfather was towards his mother but i bet is was sexual towards chris..as a researcher in the field of behavorial science what we are finding is that men who are sexually abused when young who do not participate in same sex behavior later on in life are physical abusers of women (and men to if the participate) but the men who are not gay but were abused and do not participate in the gay lifestyle usually abuse women or boys the same age as they were when they were abused…Examine why would Puff daddy (sexuality in question–childhood in question) would reach out to Chris…why did the producer Shakir (in ATL ) take his own life..Black men do not kill themselves that is a psychological fact..unless they are struggling with their sexuality ..we have been informed in recent years and by looking at the show “the bruthas” that child molestation is a RAMPANT unspoken shadow cast in the music industry (ATL)…I said all this to say that we need to speak up when we suspect something we need to step in when we get a feeling…we used to be a community that would die for each other …setting our loved one free..risking death during slavery…..lets CHANGE and be that again…i hope he recieves the help he deserves…and on another note…Women single mothers…yes your son needs a daddy but you should have thought about that when you had him out of wedlock…dont just take up with ANY man so your son can have a figure in his life…we as black women will leave our children with ANTY body……anybody and that is not fair if you dont know the man you know your child doesnt..WAKE up——I am getting mad so let me go…

42.

JAX

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

YOU ARE SO RIGHT NUMBER 41 BUT I DONT THING CHRIS IS GAY

43.

Da Benz

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

This was insane and I will tell you why.
1-He was an hour and a half late for his own conference.
2-He was only on stage for a mere 5 minutes after waiting so damn long.
3-”This is it!?” So………does this mean you are only doing this to pay off your swelling bills and retire for good? What about a U.S. show? What about some new material? Why would you half-ass your fans after so many years of M.I.A.? I’m a fan myself, but I gotta say that this is a let down.

44.

woop...So vexed

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Forget the recession, if he can still perform, I’m there cos he’s a legend. And I dont have to travel far. Woop.

:D

45.

J

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

NOOOOOOOOO!
I was ready for a real comeback from him…I mean everybody who was big in the 80s and early 90s has comeback. Mariah came back, Whitney is about to have one, I wanted Michael to have one SOOOOOO bad.

46.

Pamalicious

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I am soo excited, but real mad that the USA is getting shut out. He has fans here. I hope these go well so he will consider Vegas.

I think he had more to say but the fans would not let him speak.

I am hoping that HBO does some kinda pay per view.

oh and Delta is $853 round trip to London, lol

47.

Farrside

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Ah yes, the Broke Pedophile Tour, coming to a city near you. Oh the lipsynching! Oh those old creaky bones trying to do those dance moves from 25 years ago! I must rush out and buy tickets…….NOT! *yawns*

48.

Farrside

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

#41, you’re an ill-informed, ignorant dingbat! Sorry, just had to point that out.

49.

FallBackHaters

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

@ #37- Because LDN is one of the best cities in the world! OK but forreal, I heard he decided to do it in London because the media in the US is still to critical and hung up over that whole court case stuff. But hopefully he’ll tour some other countries too, so all his fans can see him.

50.

why?

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

mj = God

51.

Chelly

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Got damn that video of him has left me speechless! Damn damn damn this dude is too freakin strange!!!

52.

Nanz

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

Micheal is the man. I have got to get me one. Knowing 02 the price will go up when they start to sell

53.

J

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

OH LORD
I CAN’T TAKE MICHAEL, NOT TODAY

54.

thatguy

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

I just recently read that he’s insured for up to 30 shows. So I could see him doing the initial 10 and possibly bumping it up a few if they’re well received. Either way, I’d really like to see him come to the U.S. for a couple shows. I’ve always been a fan, and want to see him live but don’t have travel overseas kinda money.

55.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

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56.

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57.

Toons

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

There are all types of subliminal messages in Michael’s speech, hinting towards “the end”. He needs to sit down.

@ Elisa, that is very true. Another thing, Diddy’s sexualilty is not in question. Xzibit even spoke about how Diddy took him to a gay club in Miami. His secret has been out.

58.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

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59.

The Truth

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

The greatest ever…It would be nice to see him do it one last time.

60.

snow white

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

….WTF!! I use to love the H377 out of Mike….. but he need to call it quits years ago. Oh, btw Prince already did this in 2007 and the first EVER artist to sell 21 nights (straight) in London at the O2 Arena (check out the book).. The Mike we loved been gone kids, so WAKE-UP!!!! He just said ‘last call’ because he want to sell tickets….so sad, tired.,…NEXT!!!!

61.

Siren

Thursday, March 5, 2009 /

damn why can’t MJ perform in the states… do some vegas shows r something. i would love that.

62.

FancyFace

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

Wow! @ #41. I was hoping this would be his final curtain call. I still can’t help but to appreciate the man….

63.

Anon

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

People saying Michael is broke but if he was broke, he would do a world tour! Not just 10 damn shows. THIS IS IT! Congrats to Michael for hittin the stage one final time! The King of Pop!

64.

Mister C

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

Now please sit back and see where Usher,C Brown,Ne-Yo, Boyz II Men and all the rest get it from!

65.

snow white

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

OMG…..look at his face and hands…..a sh*tty mess!!! he didn’t schedule a world tour becuz it couldn’t last. look at the man, he’s thin as hell and that WIG is hideous!!! if he takes off the WIG, MAKE-UP we would ALL cry!!! i bet a million he will NOT make all 10 shows!!

66.

RP

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

Goodbye you freak!

67.

SexyQB

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

This dude looks horrible. SMH…………I wish he had never messed with his face.

68.

Lovinlyfe757

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

That’s lil Kim….

anyway….Mike….I wouldn’t pay to see him. He doesn’t seem all together to me….

I’ll pass….

Good luck to him though….

69.

Sweet lattexgurl

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

Thank God i live in LONDON! Repping LNDN!
He knows we love him the most here!!!!!!

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71.

thick chick

Friday, March 6, 2009 /

Look at crazy as Micheal Jackson and yall worried about Chris Brown PLEASE

72.

WackoJacko

Saturday, March 7, 2009 /

SICK! f–king creep! UGH who would want to see him moonwalk again? not me.

73.

babyck

Saturday, March 7, 2009 /

i love mj (jackco)am still crazy about him no mattter what they say he’s back and thins is 4 real i will always love his steps he’s my god father when it come to music he’s number 1 un uno …………………………………i love michael jackson :x

74.

the floacist

Saturday, March 7, 2009 /

Well I don’t live in London so…this better get that 2001 30th Anniversary treatment and air on television.

75.

candi

Saturday, March 7, 2009 /

I absolutely lovve Michael. I sincerely hopethat he is healthy enough to do all the shows and not suffer after.

76.

justice

Sunday, March 8, 2009 /

If you have been in the O2 Arena you’ll know how big it is and you will know where you will be sitting/standing for $70. Acoustics are beyond terrible unless you are in the good spots and you can be sure they won’t be $70..

78.

rachel (reppin LONDON babyyy)

Monday, March 9, 2009 /

that would be crazy, i NEEEED to see that face in REAL-LIFE to see whats up.
but i mean michael is a legend, this is a once in a lifetime oppurtunuity, but £50 Michael man, aint u heard of the recession bruv lol
im GOINNNNNG STILL, JUS HAVE TO!
and its after my university exams, YEAAAAH BABY!

CANT WAIT FOR SUMMER 09!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

79.

chris

Monday, March 9, 2009 /

micheal is the king of pop and his comeback will the best ever

80.

Elle'

Monday, March 9, 2009 /

Michael Jackson is crazy as cat shit! LOL they messed up when they showed their daddy they had talent. They may have had a chance at being normal!

81.

Charles L.Bryant Jr

Friday, March 13, 2009 /

By MJ, USICK ANY DAMN WAY TOUCHING LIL BOYS. F%#KING freak.

82.

Charles L.Bryant Jr

Friday, March 13, 2009 /

Ya Jus Sick Mike, look at yo azz. And you know them KIDS ain’t yours,they WHITE and yo azz is BLACK well at least u were.

83.

kimberly childress

Monday, March 16, 2009 /

Michael Jackson, my son loved you since he was 3 and the first time he heard you sing and dance he got of the floor and started dancing. He became a dancer and dances to your music exactly like you. He dances in talent shows and wins first place all the time and blows the place away. His birthday is March 30th he will be 10yrs old and wants to see you and wants to be at your concert. His dream is to dance with you. People tell him he will be the next MICHAEL JACKSON. He loves Dancing that is all he ever does and his teachers want us to do something with him and we dont know what to do. Money is tight but we pray you read our email and respond. You are Daniel’s IDOL. By the way he always dresses like you the Billie Jean outfit and that is his favorite song. WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON COME TO AMERICA PLEASE.