Posted by Adam

Friday June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson has only been dead a matter of hours — and rumors about his London comeback concert are already starting to swirl.

According to a new report, singer Justin Timberlake is just one of the stars considering honoring the late star by saving his sell-out gigs in the UK.

The Cry Me a River hitmaker is apparently rallying support for a special memorial show at London’s O2 Arena to mourn the death of the Prince of Pop and allow fans to pay their respects.

“Michael was Justin’s idol, like he was for many artists,” says a source close to the singer. “Right now he’s still in shock but already there is a big feeling that he and maybe some others in the entertainment industry should do something to show their admiration for Michael and his music.

“Michael was working so hard to make his comeback in London work so it would be fitting if Justin and some of his friends fulfilled at least some of that commitment in some small way.”

Timberlake has already paid his respects to Jackson — who passed away Thursday after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles.

“I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael’s passing,” Timberlake wrote on his website. “We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music.

“He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.”

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