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March 5, 2009 |
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March 5, 2009
"It is going to be my last conceret"
The summer shows, Jackson''s first major live performances in 12 years, will take place at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena from July 8.
Jackson, 50, appeared in front of fans and media at the venue Thursday to announce the "This Is It" shows.
"These will be my final shows performing in London. "This Is It" really means this is it," said Jackson, wearing a trademark black military-style jacket with sparkling embroidery and black sunglasses. Jackson blew kisses and saluted his fans as they chanted "Michael! Michael!"
"I''ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. I''ll see you in July and I love you so much."
He added, "Never say never, but right now, he''s focusing on his own show. It''s not about his family."
"He''s working out every day with his choreographers and his dancers. He''s in better shape at 50 than I was at 30," Phillips laughed.
Phillips took the opportunity to knock down a couple of other rumors. "For now, he has no plans for his kids to be in the show. And there are no elephants. No elephants in the show, and he''s not dying of cancer."
Phillips said the London shows were the first step in a multi-phase package with Jackson that he called "more than a 360-degree deal."
He said there are also plans for recorded music and movies, including a 3-D live concert film and a 3-D movie based on Jackson''s 1983 "Thriller" music video.
Phillips didn''t rule out a tour or a concert residency in another city, stating it would most likely start in Europe, then roll out to Asia, North America and South America
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson will perform 10 concerts in London in July in what he described Thursday as a "final curtain call."
Controversial king of pop Michael Jackson has announced that he is going back to performing live. He will perform at least 10 shows at Londons O2 arena in what is described as a curtain call.
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