Michael Jackson's comeback gigs in London could face legal challenge

michael jackson: He could be blocked from performing in London this year

Michael Jackson may be blocked from performing in London this year after it emerged a music promoter plans to sue the star.
The promoter claims that a contract signed by the King of Pop prevents him from giving a concert until July 2010.
New Jersey-based AllGood Entertainment Inc contends it signed an agreement in November with Jackson's manager, Frank DiLeo, committing the singer to perform in July 2010 along with his brothers from the Jackson Five and sister Janet Jackson.
Under the agreement, Michael Jackson cannot give another concert until that Jackson Family reunion show, said Patrick Allocco, managing partner at AllGood Entertainment.
AllGood Entertainment sent a 'cease and desist' letter to DiLeo and to concert promoter AEG Live, which has signed Jackson to perform a series of 50 shows at London's O2 Arena starting in July.
In the letter, the promoter warned that its agreement with DiLeo barred Jackson from performing the London shows for AEG Live.
A source at AEG Live admitted the company had been contacted and called AllGood's claims 'meaningless'. The source said rehearsals in Los Angeles are continuing in preparation for the July shows at the O2.
A representative for Jackson did not return calls.
Allocco said his company's plans to sue in federal court come after failed attempts to negotiate with Jackson and reach a deal to allow the London shows to go ahead.

Playing at the O2 soon? Music promoter AllGood Entertainment claims michael jackson cannot give another concert until a Jackson Family reunion show commitment in 2010 has been honoured

'As of right now we've had zero cooperation from anyone, Frank DiLeo refuses to honour our agreement and that's why we're filing a lawsuit by week's end,' Allocco said.
AllGood Entertainment said that its one-time concert featuring Michael Jackson is scheduled for July 3, 2010, at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The concert would be available as a pay-per-view event over the Internet, Allocco said.
Jackson could make up to $30million for the show, Allocco added.
'Thirty million for one show is unheard of, that's why we're so frustrated,' he said.
'Frank DiLeo is standing in our way. AEG has been constantly frustrating our ability to get this show.'
Jackson's series of concerts in London also have been touted as unprecedented.
AEG has said that, altogether, the shows will gather the biggest audience ever to see an artist in one city.