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Michael Jackson ‘to earn $400m from comeback deal’

Michael Jackson ‘to earn $400m from comeback deal’London, Mar 7: King of pop Michael Jackson is likely to rake in 400million dollars from his comeback deal involving new music and movies as well as concerts, according to his promoter.

Randy Phillips, head of AEG Live, which is staging the gigs, said they had a wider deal that could cover a world tour and a 3D film based on Thriller.

"We''re talking to him about helping him figure a new plan for the release of singles, new music," The BBC quoted Phillips as saying.

Jackson’s heath checkup

Michael JacksonControversial pop legend Michael Jackson has undergone a series of 50 health checks to prove his fitness in order perform a series of his upcoming London concerts.

A UK-based website has reported that there were doubts about the 50-year-old star's fitness which prompted promoters to seek undertakings on his well-being.

Jacko is sane, focused and healthy, says concert boss

Jacko is sane, focused and healthy, says concert bossWashington, Mar 6 : The president of the company promoting Michael Jackson's comeback gigs has hit out at media over ill-health rumours, insisting the King of Pop is `very sane, very focused and very healthy'.

The `Thriller' hitmaker confirmed his upcoming comeback tour at a press conference in London, revealing he will play 10 shows at the city''s O2 Stadium in July (09).

The singer hasn''t played a full concert since 2001 and has been dogged by rumours of ill health over the last few years.

Jacko’s comeback tour is for his kids

Jacko’s comeback tour is for his kidsWashington, Mar 6 : "King of Pop" Michael Jackson's comeback tour has been planned for his kids, if reports are to be believed.

"Michael's doing it for his kids. He wanted them to see, at least once, what he did for a living," Fox News quoted a source close to the singer as saying.

Jackson, who was at the O2 Arena to talk about his summer tour, looked fit and fine despite reports of his near death or fatal illnesses, and he told the crowd that it would be his "final curtain call".

Secret details of Jacko’s comeback concerts leaked

Secret details of Jacko’s comeback concerts leakedLondon, Mar 6: Details of Michael Jackson’s comeback gigs were leaked even before the official announcement when blundering advertisers put up posters plugging the shows hours.

While the organisers of the gigs at London''s O2 Arena tried hard to keep the details under wraps, London Underground tube network was emblazoned with ads confirming the tour.

The ads revealed that the Thriller hitmaker would play a total of ten shows at the O2 in July (09).

‘Thriller’ voted Brits’ Favourite Jacko Song

‘Thriller’ voted Brits’ Favourite Jacko SongLondon, Mar 6 : `Thriller' has been named `Brits' Favourite Michael Jackson Song' in a new poll.

Billie Jean came second in the poll taken by performance and royalties database PRS.

`Beat It' landed the third spot while `You Rock My World' stood fourth.

`Man In The Mirror' rounded off the top five, reports the Daily Express.

Meanwhile, Jackson has confirmed his return to stage with the series of ten gigs in London's O2 arena.

The top ten are:

1. Thriller

2. Billie Jean

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