Janet Jackson to Pay Tribute to MJ

JANET JACKSON is being lined up for an appearance at the MOBO awards in Glasgow next month - her first UK date since the death of her brother.

Organisers are inviting the singer as part of a tribute to Michael at the SECC ceremony on September 30.

A spokesman for the awards said: "Janet is a music icon in her own right and a previous MOBO presenter.

"We loved her past involvement with the show and MOBO will continue to support her music and champion her career."

The star, last seen in public comforting Michael's sobbing daughter Paris at his memorial service last month, is expected to fly in from Los Angeles for the show.

The event, taking place outside London for the first time, is likely to feature individual tributes to Jacko from other artists.

A spokesman said: "Michael Jackson was a key catalyst and influence on the culture, lifestyle and music that MOBO supports and represents.

"His sound, style and dance moves have inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R& B and hip-hop artists.

"Artists such as Usher, Ne-Yo and Justin Timberlake often cite Michael Jackson as their inspiration and it is key that we commemorate his life, achievements and legacy.

"His appeal was universal. People of all nations, cultures and ages have enjoyed - and continue to enjoy - his music. He broke many barriers during the course of his musical career and has left a legacy that changed the landscape of the music industry forever.

"Despite his troubles, Michael always found purpose in his music and it gave him greater passion in his performance.

"He was a born entertainer, a consummate showman and always put 110 per cent into his performances, regardless of any issues he was having in his private life.

"He enabled the urban artists who follow in his footsteps to be successful on a mainstream level - artists MOBO continues to showcase and champion year after year.

"As such, it is absolutely fitting that he is remembered at our show."

Organisers are keen to stress that their tributes will have a positive, celebratory tone, rather than putting a dampener on the proceedings.

The spokesman added: "We hope it will be an opportunity to celebrate his legacy and show that his music lives on not only in the heart of his millions of fans worldwide but also in his music and in the music of his contemporaries."

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I would like her to perform "Together Again". You?