Jackson has '$400 million comeback deal'

Michael Jackson's comeback deal with AEG Live could make him $400 million [£283 million], according to the BBC.

The American popstar, 50, announced ten "curtain call" concerts at London's O2 arena yesterday afternoon.

AEG Live's Randy Phillips revealed afterwards that the firm's deal with Jackson could potentially include new music and a movie starring the singer.

"We're talking to him about helping him figure a new plan for the release of singles, new music... We have a film development deal that's part of this to do a film, Thriller 3D," he said.

"If we complete the full three-and-a-half year plan, he could gross over $400m in that time. London could be north of $50m (£35m)."

Jackson's first show at the O2 will take place on July 8. Tickets go on general sale on March 13.

Phillips confirmed that the dates will be the pop legend's final shows in London and his "last tour".

"Whether he will go on from here around the world... this will be his last tour," he said. "All he's agreed to are the London shows at this point."