Janet Jackson is having a hard time due to "poor health issues" and scheduling conflicts. The superstar has canceled the next tour dates for her "Rock Witchu" tour. This comes after LL Cool J pulled out of the tour also citing "scheduling conflicts".
The seven cities affected are Montreal (Canada), Boston, Philadelphia, Greensboro, Ft. Lauderdale, Uncasville and Syracuse. Any tickets purchased for the shows will be automatically refunded.
The O2 press office apologised for coming back with "not the most glamorous of quotes," but "all we can say is that we can’t comment on anything at this time," was its response to rampant rumours of a Michael Jackson residency there in 2008.
The Daily Mail, Daily Star and Daily Mirror were among the tabloids saying he’s lined up for a multi-date run to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the release of his Thriller album.
Despite Jermaine Jackson’s comments to the BBC, a source tells VIBE Michael Jackson has not yet signed on for Jackson 5 tour.
The news of Michael Jackson joining up with his brothers for dates on a much-anticipated 2008 reunion tour may have been a bit premature.