Lady Gaga - Gaga Was Asked To Open For Jackson

01 June 2010 12:12
Lady Gaga in concert for the Monster Tour at Wachovia center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania picture

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gaga Was Asked To Open For Jackson

LADY GAGA was due to perform with MICHAEL JACKSON as the opening act at his ill-fated THIS IS IT comeback shows.

The King of Pop died last summer (Jun09) after suffering a cardiac arrest just weeks before he was due to begin his 50-date residency at London's O2 Arena.

Gaga reveals she had agreed to be one of Jackson's warm-up acts, and was even hoping to perform onstage with him.

In a pre-recorded chat with U.S. talk show host Larry King, Gaga says, "You know, it's always very difficult because I don't necessarily like to talk about those very personal things that happened. But I guess I can speak about it now. I was actually asked to open for Michael on his tour. We were going to open for him at the O2 and we were working on making it happen. I believe there was some talk about lots of the openers doing duets with Michael on stage.

"But Michael's death was devastating for me regardless of whether or not I was supposed to go on tour with him. He's such an inspiration and a remarkable human being."

King's interview with Gaga airs in the U.S. on Tuesday (01Jun10).


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2nd June 2010   17:16

jacqueline ( 1899)

Lady Gaga, we are all so very devasted that our MICHAEL JACKSON is gone, You are not alone and we all feel a loss, take care of yourself Lady Gaga, remember Michael chose you to sing with him, though you never had the chance, he still chose you!!!!!!!!!! he knew you had much talent...........

2nd June 2010   10:33

MJLover4life ( 336)

Tonya MJ, you have to find something to keep yourself busy while you morn & you know that it will get easier in time. Also remember that Michael would want you to be happy & live life to the fullest like he did after James Brown died. I don't think he would want you to be depressed over his death. We have to keep him in our hearts while we move on & continue his work.

1st June 2010   21:36

Tonya MJ ( 52)

When I take a look at my tickets for 'This Is It', I feel it cuts like a knife in my heart. I just hug them...(tears) I Truly LOVE You Michael, my life ain't worth living if I can't see You. You are my Life and my Soul. All my L.O.V.E, Tonya MJ x

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