Jackson takes comeback shows into 2010
Michael Jackson has bowed to pressure from fans and extended his comeback shows to a mammoth 45-date run - the star will be performing in London until February 2010.
The 'Thriller' hitmaker announced his return to the stage last week, unveiling a residency of 10 shows at the British capital's O2 Arena in July.
More than a million fans registered to buy tickets for the 10 shows at the 20,000-capacity venue, with pre-sale seats snapped up within minutes of going on sale on Wednesday.
And due to the high demand for tickets the pop legend will now play 45 nights at the arena, spread out over eight months.
If the shows sell out, the massive residency - which dwarfs Prince's 21-date run at the O2 in 2007 - will generate more than $90m in ticket sales alone.
The shows, which Jackson insist will be his last in London, now stretch from 8 July until mid February.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday.
