Michael JacksonMichael Jackson fans won't be thrilled - or necessarily surprised - by this news.
The first four dates of the singer's much-hyped 50-show comeback tour have been postponed, promoters announced Wednesday.
The July 9 show at London's O2 arena will now take place July 13 - while shows on July 10, 12, and 14 have been rescheduled for March 2010, promoters said.
The delays immediately stoked speculation that Jackson's health is poor, but promoters said the issue was a production snag.
"There's nothing nefarious," said promoter Randy Phillips, the president of AEG Live. "There's nothing going on with his health."
The postponement came days after a London newspaper reported that Jackson has skin cancer - which his camp steadfastly denied.
Kenny Ortega, Jackson's creative collaborator, said the extra week is needed to deliver a "flawless" multimedia stage production.
"We apologize to all disappointed Michael Jackson fans and remain extremely dedicated and focused on creating an exceptional live music experience," he said.
Some 750,000 tickets to the "This Is It" tour sold out within hours in March, AEG said.
Die-hard fans made plans to travel from overseas, and promoters said Wednesday that anyone who can't attend the rescheduled shows will be entitled to a full refund.Read more: "Michael Jackson postpones comeback tour, fueling rumors of poor health" -
source:nydailynews
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