Michael Jackson Announces London Concerts, But That's It!

It's taken two years and incessant nagging from both Liz Taylor and Liza Minnelli, but Michael Jackson has officially confirmed that he will return to the concert stage on July 9 at London's O2 Arena.  So far, 10 shows have been announced for the King of Pop's "This Is It" concert series, with another 10 to 15 dates expected to follow.  Concert promoters, AEG Live, assured Billboard.com that Michael is "very sane," and have high hopes that MJ can replicate Prince's record-breaking stint at O2 Arena back in 2007. 

“This is it. I just want to say these will be my final show performances in London. This is it, when I say this is it, this is it.  I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear — this is it. This is really it. This is the final curtain call. I’ll see you in July.”

Michael Jackson

"The man is very sane, the man is very focused, the man is very healthy. I think he has been dragged through the mud. Despite everything you read about him, he was fine. The man took a physical for us to go do these concerts."

Tim Leiweke, AEG President

Michael Jackson "This Is It" Press Conference

Published 3/5/09 by

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  • yeah I think other people noticed that
    Something was wrong!
    Why they called the concert THAT´S IT !!????
    Anonymous 7/20/09 Reply
  • NOT the real Michael Jackson. What is wrong with everyone???? He NEVER gave a downward Peace sign, plus his voice is TOO deep!!! and a VERY, VERY ugly wig. MJ had a very nice wig...Plus his laugh is off. He acts like he is high or something. MJ...
    IAMALISA 7/7/09 Reply
  • He's starting them on the eighth of July
    MadisonR 5/7/09 Reply