Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. A huge picture of Jackson as a child was beamed above the stage during a short dance melody dedicated to the star as the Queen of Pop performed at the O2 Arena in east London moments ago.

One of her dancers dressed in Jackson's trademark black hat moonwalked across the stage to the delight of the huge crowd packed into the arena and short versions of two of Jackson's greatest hits, Billie Jean and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', were also performed.Madonna then turned to the crowd and said: "To one of the greatest performers the world has ever known - Michael Jackson."Jackson had been due to perform at the O2 Arena starting later this month.The star died of drug overdose on June 25.

 

 

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