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US Promoter Sues to Block Jacko's London Gigs

Plaintiff demands singer play US show or cough up $40m

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 11, 2009 6:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – A New Jersey promoter has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Michael Jackson from starting his 50-concert London marathon next month, the Telegraph reports. The singer contracted to play a reunion concert in the US this summer with other members of the Jackson family before performing anywhere else, the suit charges. The promoter is demanding Jackson pay $40 million for breach of contract.

Michael Jackson announces that he is set to play a series of live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July. Tickets for the 50-show run sold out rapidly.
Michael Jackson announces that he is set to play a series of live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July. Tickets for the 50-show run sold out rapidly.   (AP Photo / Joel Ryan, File)
An electronic billboard outside the Dome arena in London promotes Michael Jackson's upcoming series of comeback shows.
An electronic billboard outside the Dome arena in London promotes Michael Jackson's upcoming series of comeback shows.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
People watch a live broadcast of Michael Jackson as he announces a series of concerts, on an electronic billboard near the London O2 Arena.
People watch a live broadcast of Michael Jackson as he announces a series of concerts, on an electronic billboard near the London O2 Arena.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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