Michael Jackson may perform 10-night London residency

Like so many musicians in the spotlight (Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad*), Michael Jackson’s musical gifts have recently been eclipsed by his offstage antics. But here at Paste, we’re all about comebacks, and Jackson may just be the latest star to put the music forward (as opposed to, say, paying it forward).

The King of Pop is reportedly in talks to play a 10-night residency at London’s O2 Arena sometime in 2008. The shows would celebrate the 25th anniversary of Thriller, an album that was mildly popular when it was released. Paste, your official reunion tour and comeback strategy headquarters, will bring you more news on Mr. Jackson’s redemption when it becomes available.

On an extra credit note, MJ fans can look forward to a very special piece on the formerly gloved one in Paste's March issue. Get hyped!

*The Iranian president won his nation’s largest slam-poetry contest while still in college.**
**This is not true.

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