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Madonna and her dancers rehearse for her shows at London's O2 with a dancer dressed as Michael Jackson. Photo courtesy of Madonna.com Madonna.comAccess Hollywood
LONDON, England, U.K. -- Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson during her show at London's O2 arena on Saturday night, the same venue the late King of Pop was set to stage his comeback in later this month.
According to a the Associated Press, a picture of a young Michael appeared on stage while Madonna was performing "Holiday." During the number, a dancer dressed as the King of Pop came on stage in black pants, a sparkly jacket, white socks and a single white glove.
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A host of fans quickly hit their Twitter accounts with further updates about the tribute.
According to several who claimed to be at the show, Madonna mixed Michael's "Billie Jean" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" in between her tune.
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"Biggest cheer of the night at Madonna at o2 was when Jacko appeared and did a medley of hits," Absolute Radio UK DJ Ben Jones wrote on his Twitter account. "Hard to believe he was due to start in a week."
In fact, Michael was set to kick off his "This Is It" run of shows at the O2 arena in just nine days.
On Friday, a photo was posted on Madonna's Web site, showing the pop singer and her dancers rehearsing with a man dressed up like Michael.
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Madonna and Michael famously attended the Academy Awards together in 1991.
The King of Pop's death last week at the age of 50, hit Madonna hard.
"I can't stop crying over the sad news," she previously said in a statement. "I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
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coobrzThats why modonna is the queen of pop and don't you forget it they both have had a great career and he will live for ever thru his music. now you can rest in peace, the King of pop The king of video, The king of Dance .......Wowreport abuseposted July 6, 2009 10:56 AM PDT
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NickyI love the tribute that Madonna put in her concert. They are the two music artist that I grew up with.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 9:18 AM PDT
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The Ultimate UntouchableMadonna, I see you still have hater lurking. Haters, legends don't die, they continue to live on whether you like it or not.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:20 AM PDT
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The Ultimate UntouchableNow that's what I am talking about. The Queen of Pop and Dance gave her respects to the King of Pop at her concert in London. I knew it was going to happen. These two were the biggest pop icons in the 80's. I loved Michael Jackson, now I even love and respect Madonna more. She did not have to do it, but she did it. Madonna keep doing what you do.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:18 AM PDT
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The Ultimate UntouchableNow that's what I am talking about. The Queen of Pop and Dance gave her respects to the King of Pop at her concert in London. I knew it was going to happen. These two were the biggest pop icons in the 80's. I loved Michael Jackson, now I even love and respect Madonna more. She did not have to do it, but she did it. Madonna keep doing what you do.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:18 AM PDT
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Leslie BIs this woman EVER going to go away???report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:08 AM PDT
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russianeurowell done Madonna!report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:03 AM PDT
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gravyfor crying out loud! bury the flippin' pedophile and be done with it. what a bunch of hypocrites, you hated him a few years ago and now he is the poor misunderstood voice of a black generation or two...get a grip. i enjoyed his music and his videos but that MJ died long before this on did!!!report abuseposted July 6, 2009 6:55 AM PDT
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honeychildthat's cool of her to have a tribute to mike in her show. someone i know recently saw prince in concert and said that he performed a snippet of don't stop til you get enough in his show.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
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bunnyWow iam such a big huge fan of MJ and madonna she made me cry knowing she was crying such a loss Good job madonna.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 6:14 AM PDT
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