London, Mar 20 : Pop star Michael Jackson, who is gearing up to make a phenomenal comeback, is angry with the BBC after two comedians mocked him by comparing his comeback act to IRA.

Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, speaking days after three murders by IRA splinter groups, said both Jacko and the terrorists were "80s celebrities".

"I can't believe which 80s celebrities I want back less. Michael Jackson or the IRA," the Mirror quoted the comedians as saying on Radio 4's The Now Show.

Washington, Mar 18 : `American Idol' judge Simon Cowell has requested Michael Jackson to think about coming on the talent show before he goes for his comeback tour in London this summer (09).

The tough judge has even told the `Thriller' hitmaker that he'd be foolish not to perform on the hit programme.

Jackson has announced a 50-date residency at London''s 02 Arena, which begins in July.

And music mogul Cowell has urged the King of Pop to thrill the nation with a showcase on Idol first.

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Washington, March 17: Pop star Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is about to be sold, if reports are to be believed.

Sources have revealed that there is a buyer who has shown interest in purchasing the property.

It may be recalled that Jackson and Colony Capital became partners in the ranch last fall, after the latter put a 23.5million-dollar note on the property.

The name of the ranch was changed to Sycamore Valley, Jackson got several million dollars in refinancing, and the Colony added its name to the lease.

London, Mar 16 : Erstwhile `King of Pop' Michael Jackson, who is all set to make a return to stage with London 02 Arena concerts, has already stirred the world, with fans going ballistic over his much-anticipated comeback gigs.

The fact that the `Heal The World' hitmaker will be belting out classic after classics at the concerts has made the Michael mania gain momentum, reports The Sun.

The introductory tracks belted out by him at the concert will be hits like `Beat It' and `Bad'.

London, Mar 16 : One-time op king Michael Jackson has roped in talented rockers like Black Eyed Peas' WILL. I. AM and Ne-Yo for his comeback track.

The `Heal The World' hitmaker, who will be belting out hits at his much anticipated London''s O2 Arena concert in July, wants to be ready with some foot-tapping numbers

Michael has headed back to the studio to record thrilling tunes with the help of WILL. I. AM and Ne-Yo, reports the Daily Star.