Destiny's Child Join Lineup For Michael Jackson Tribute
Pop music's ultimate survivor, Michael Jackson, has recruited Destiny's Child for his star-studded 30th anniversary celebration.
The "Bootylicious" singers join a lineup that includes 'NSYNC, Britney Spears and Shaggy (see [article id="1444914"]"Missy Elliott, Ricky Martin, Mary J. Blige Added To Michael Jackson Tribute"[/article]).
Destiny's Child will perform a medley of their hits at the first of Jackson's two concerts, promoter David Gest said in a statement Wednesday (July 24). "Michael is a huge fan of the pop supergroup and is very excited that Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle will perform," Gest said.
A spokesperson for Destiny's Child did not return calls for comment.
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, the Solo Years is scheduled for September 7 and 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York and will mark Jackson's first U.S. performances in 11 years.
The Jacksons — Michael, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Randy — are scheduled for reunion performances at both shows (see [article id="1445387"]"Randy Says 'I'll Be There' For Jacksons Reunion, Jermaine Says 'Maybe Tomorrow'"[/article]).
The concerts will be filmed for a two-hour television special that will air at a later date. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.