New York, April 15 : The sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia has finally been cancelled, hours after an extensive collection of the pop star's belongings went on view for a public auction.

Julien's Auctions and Jackson made an announcement in this regard on Tuesday.

According to reports, the auctioneer is ready to return the property to Jackson.

Jackson hired the auctioneer last year to sell the contents of Neverland Valley Ranch, his former estate northwest of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles - The contents of former pop idol Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch went on public viewing Tuesday ahead of an auction next week that is being challenged by the controversial singer's lawyers. Among the approximately 1,390 items on display at a former Beverly Hills department store were the wrought iron gates of Neverland Ranch, the crystal-covered glove worn by Jackson in the video for Billie Jean, numerous musical awards, a letter from former president Ronald Reagan, heaps of ornate furniture, dozens of statues and a massive collection of toys, games and pinball machines.

London, Apr 11 : Michael Jackson recently bought an artefact, which had a white countenance resembling his own face.

The 50-year-old purchased the piece of art from the Lladro shop - famous for its porcelain figures - soon after he left a medical centre in Beverly Hills.

He has long been interested in collecting exclusive figurines.

He even had a replica made of himself to commemorate his 1992 visit to the firm's factory.

But this time, Jacko looked pale and tired during his shopping jaunt, reports the Daily Star.

Washington, April 10 : Michael Jackson has reportedly paid a 1.45-million dollar deposit for a luxurious 28 bedroom stately home in England for his lengthy concert run in the UK.

The Thriller hitmaker is due to make his live comeback at London''s O2 Arena in July, having sold-out a 50-date residency at the venue.

He is said to have sent a team over to Britain from Los Angeles to find him somewhere suitable to stay during the tour.

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London, April 10 : Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has appreciated King of Pop Michael Jackson's decision to keep his comeback concerts animal free.

The `Thriller' hitmaker came under fire from PETA after it was rumoured that the singer would include a variety of exotic creatures in his `This Is It ` run at London''s O2 Arena this summer.

However, organisers of the concerts have now confirmed no animals will be onstage at the gigs - and PETA bosses are pleased with the decision.