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Michael Jackson to appear at awards show

(AP)
Updated: 2006-10-30 08:43





Michael Jackson's crystal 'sequined' glove, which was used in the
'Thriller' music video, is displayed with other items from Dick Clark's
music memorabilia collection in New York City October 25, 2006. (Lucas
Jackson/Reuters)

Michael Jackson will make a rare public appearance at the World Music
Awards in London next month, organizers announced Sunday.

The reclusive king of pop will receive a Diamond Award, given to artists
who sell more than 100 million albums, at the industry ceremony on Nov.
15.

"We are thrilled to be bringing the World Music Awards to London, the
music capital of the world," said founder Melissa Corken. "The presence
of Michael Jackson is very exciting for us."

Jackson has made few appearances since being acquitted of child
molestation charges in June 2005. He left the United States soon after
and has spent time in Bahrain and Ireland.

Jackson last performed in Britain in 1997. In 2001, he addressed the
Oxford Union student debating society.

The World Music Awards were held in Monaco for 15 years before moving to
the United States in 2004 and 2005. This year's event at London's Earls
Court Arena is to be hosted by Lindsay Lohan, with performances from
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Katie Melua and Andrea Bocelli.

The annual show business awards select winners based on the strength of
their worldwide record sales. Previous recipients of the Diamond Award
include Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.














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