Swizz Beatz To Produce Jackson's Stage Show?

Hip-hop producer SWIZZ BEATZ has fuelled rumours that MICHAEL JACKSON is planning a live return - after revealing he has been in talks to work on a tour by the pop superstar.

The Thriller hitmaker has already enlisted the talents of R+B stars Ne-Yo and Akon to work on his forthcoming LP, and now Swizz Beatz has confirmed he is contributing to the project as well.

But Swizz also admits there has been talk about some live shows.

He tells MTV.com, "I'm working on this new Michael Jackson s**t. I'm probably gonna be producing his tour and everything."

Jackson prompted speculation he will headline his own Las Vegas residency when an equity group linked to the Las Vegas Hilton helped him save his Neverland Ranch from foreclosure earlier this year (08).

He has also made a number of personal appearances in the Nevada city of late.