US popstar Michael Jackson announces a series of comeback concerts to be held at the O2 arena in London in July 2009, his first major shows for over a decade.
Media and fans gather outside UCLA Medical Plaza in Los Angeles, where Michael Jackson was rushed to after going into cardiac arrest.
Fans gather outside the former childhood home of Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 in Gary, Indiana.
A neighbour of Michael Jackson holds an autographed photo outside the pop star's childhood home in Gary, Indiana.
An autographed photo of Jackson Five.
A Michael Jackson doll placed outside the former childhood home of the pop icon in Gary, Indiana.
Fans sit vigil by Michael Jackson's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame mourning his death on June 25, 2009.
Michael Jackson performs before a capacity crowd of 50,000 at the Singapore National Stadium on his 35th birthday on 29 August, 1993.
Michael Jackson at his first of two concerts at the Singapore National Stadium on 29 August, 1993.
Michael Jackson performs during the filming of his video 'They Don't Care About Us' in Rio de Janeiro in 1996 with a view of the city in the background.
Michael Jackson through the years. From top left: Jackson at 13, 19 and 21 years of age. Bottom from left: Jackson at age 25, 29 and 32.
Michael Jackson at age 13 in his home in Encino, California, in 1972.
Michael Jackson, the youngest member of the Jackson Five, displays some of the cards and letters he receives from fans.
Michael Jackson performs during the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 1995.
Michael Jackson with former wife Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, at his Neverland Ranch. The couple who tied the knot in May 1994 in the in the Dominican Republic, split in 1996.
Michael Jackson holds his daughter Paris Katherine as he stands in the window of his suite in the Adlon hotel in Berlin in November 2002.
Michael Jackson holds his baby over the balcony railing at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin in November 2002. US child welfare experts later slammed Jackson as irresponsible for dangling his baby from a fifth-floor balcony, apparently in a bid to thrill fans.
South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and Michael Jackson at a press conference in Cape Town in March 1999 where Jackson announced his 'Michael Jackson and Friends - The Adventure of Humanity' project which will raise money to aid needy people around
La Toya Jackson leaves the UCLA Medical Center following the death of her brother Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson with good friend, actress Elizabeth Taylor, at her 'Happy Birthday Elizabeth - A Celebration of Life' event in February 1997 in Hollywood.
Michael Jackson performing at opening night of his 'Victory Tour' at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in December 1984.
Media and fans gather outside the home of Michael Jackson on the 100 block of Carolwood Drive in Los Angeles, California, after his death on June 25, 2009.
Stuffed animals and flowers placed the former childhood home of Michael Jackson in Gary, Indiana.
Crowd gather at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, for a joyous remembrance of Michael Jackson's life and career.
Candles, notes and stuffed animals are displayed as people gather outside the former childhood home of Michael Jackson in Gary, Indiana.
Jermaine Jackson (R) speaks about his brother Michael Jackson's death while spokesman Dr Tohme Tohme listens during a press conference at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
Michael Jackson performing at the opening concert of the Asian leg of his 'Dangerous' world tour in Bangkok in August 1993.
Michael Jackson accepts his award as a honouree at the second annual "VH1 Honors" June 1995 in Los Angeles. Jackson was recognised for his music and for his charitable organisation, "Heal The World".
Michael Jackson performing at Munich's Olympic stadium in June 1999 as part of the 'Michael Jackson & Friends' charity concert. Proceeds of the concert were donated to the International Red Cross, the UNESCO and the Nelson-Mandela-Children Foundation.
'King of Pop' Michael Jackson at the World Music awards ceremony in Monaco in May 2000.
Michael Jackson performing during his 'HIStory' world Tour in France in the late 1990s.
Michael Jackson poses with his Grammy Legend Award at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards in 1993.
Michael Jackson performing at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland, in 1988.
Michael Jackson cavorts with his female guitarist Jennifer Batten during his open air concert performance at the Mangersdorfer Stadium in June 1997.
Michael Jackson waves as he arrives with his lawyers outside a court in Santa Maria, California, for jury selection in his child molestation trial in February 2005.
Michael Jackson testifing in Santa Maria Superior Court, in November 2002 in a trial in which he is accused of cancelling concert appearances.
Michael Jackson and his mother Katherine leave the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after he was acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial in June 2005.
Michael Jackson performing with his signature sequined silver glove during his 'Michael Jackson & Friends' charity concert in Munich's Olympic stadium in June 1999.
Michael Jackson performs during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) benefit concert 'A Night at the Apollo' in New York's Apollo Theater on April 2002.
The body of music legend Michael Jackson leaves in a Los Angeles County helicopter from the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The body is being brought to the coroner's office where an autopsy will be performed.
A fan signs the back of a Michael Jackson poster as people gather to mourn Jackson's death at UCLA Medical Plaza in Los Angeles, California.
