RonJonSurfer Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Jackson to perform "Thriller" in comeback show LONDON (Reuters) - Reclusive pop star Michael Jackson plans a dramatic comeback bid later this month with a performance of his classic song "Thriller," organizers of a music awards ceremony said on Wednesday. The 48-year-old entertainer has been a virtual recluse since his acquittal on child molestation charges in June, 2005, dividing much of his time between Bahrain and Ireland. Last month the World Music Awards announced that Jackson would appear in London to accept a Diamond Award that goes to artists who sell more than 100 million records worldwide, and this week they confirmed Jackson's intention to perform. "Yes, it's his first performance in a long time," said a spokeswoman at Outside Organization, one of the public relations companies publicizing the event. "It's something of a comeback if you like." The choice of song coincides with the 25th anniversary of Jackson's "Thriller" album, one of the biggest-selling records of all time. Jackson has said he planned to move to Europe in a bid to resurrect his musical career, and in April a record label said he intended to make a new album to be released in 2007. Besides Jackson's eagerly awaited return, Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan will host the awards show on November 15, and recording stars Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli are slated to perform. The World Music Awards are based on artists' sales as opposed to votes from the public or a panel of judges. Reuters/VNU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 ... Jackson has said he planned to move to Europe in a bid to resurrect his musical career. Some continents have all the luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fish Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Good for him! I don't understand why people are always out to break all the good artists down, I think it's great that he's not letting some allegations(sp?) get him down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 The 48-year-old entertainer has been a virtual recluse since his acquittal on child molestation charges in June, 2005, dividing much of his time between Bahrain and Ireland. I read recently that whilst based in Ireland, MJ has been involved in community work in schools, working alongside Ireland's most talented young folk musicians. Unconfirmed reports suggest that this unlikely collaboration might lead to the announcement of further "live" events, under the name "Jacko Toole And The Kiddy-Fiddlers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyguitar Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 :happybanana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 He is not allowed in Vienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 He is not allowed in Vienna. Extremely obtuse, but very funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Vienna? This means nothing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Oh fitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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