Showbiz
AEG begins selling Jackson tour merchandise
Published Thursday, Jul 9 2009, 10:19 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Rex Features
Fans around the world can purchase items which were apparently "approved" by the popstar before his death. The items would have been on sale during his planned 50-date residency at the O2, the company claims.
"Early in June, Michael Jackson approved a line of official merchandise for you, his fans," said AEG.
"As we mourn the loss of one of the greatest talents the world has ever seen, we are only beginning to feel the impact that Michael left upon us all.
"A variety of official merchandise commemorates this incredible talent and preserves the legacy that is Michael Jackson."
On the UK store, fans can buy T-shirts and women's apparel featuring iconic images of the singer. All the clothing items are priced at £17.99. American fans have a wider range of merchandise available to them such as baseball caps, wallets, belt buckles, socks, collector's plates, sleep masks, playing cards and barware.
Earlier this month, AEG chief executive Randy Phillips insisted that his company would not be left financially damaged by Jackson's cancelled shows.
He also revealed that the firm will earn a cut from any sales of rehearsal footage and confirmed that it is considering plans for a Jackson tribute show with choreographer Kenny Ortega.
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