Posted October 29, 200618 yr Jackson in UK for award ceremony http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42252000/jpg/_42252878_jackogetty203.jpg The troubled US star is currently living in the Middle East Singer Michael Jackson is to make his first public appearance in the UK for nine years at the World Music Awards. Jackson, 48, will receive the Diamond Award for his contribution to music. Actress Lindsay Lohan will host the ceremony in London on 15 November. The award honours artists who have sold more than 100 million albums. Previous recipients include Mariah Carey. Jackson has lived in the Middle East since being acquitted of child abuse charges in 2005. 'Music capital' Stars from the world of film, music, and TV will attend the ceremony, now in its 18th year, with performances from Beyonce, Katie Melua and Mary J Blige. Blige will also receive a Legend award for her outstanding contribution to R'n'B music. "We are thrilled to be bringing the World Music Awards to London, the music capital of the world," said Melissa Corken, founder of the awards. "The UK is the home to many of the world's greatest selling artists of all time. The presence of Michael Jackson is very exciting for us." The awards are based on worldwide sales. Last year saw Destiny's Child named best pop group, days ahead of their farewell concert in Vancouver. Source http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6096846.stm
October 29, 200618 yr Author This is great news. According to the New of the world he is in talks to peform as well :o :yahoo:
October 29, 200618 yr Author It's great he is getting the diamond award :D Although I think he has sold over 200 million albums by now. 180 million with Epic alone ^_^
October 29, 200618 yr This is great news. According to the New of the world he is in talks to peform as well :o :yahoo: wow that wuld be bananas if he perfrmed :dance:
October 30, 200618 yr Yes i heard something about this in the paper. well look forwad to see it then. :D
October 30, 200618 yr wow he's getting the diamond award :yahoo: I wonder what he will perform, mabye new material! :o
November 3, 200618 yr I dont think he will get booed. Music wise there is no denying he has to be respected
November 3, 200618 yr I dont think he will if he performs a classic, but I worry about the reception he'll get if he performs new material, or if he mucks up his acceptance speech, a la artist of the millenium :lol:
