According to reports, Michael Jackson is looking to raise £250million by reforming The Jackson 5. The singer is, as previously reported, working on new solo material with will.i.am Black Eyed Peas, while looking into possible live projects in Las Vegas. New reports suggest the Vegas show could involve his brothers too. Rumour suggests that the star wants to play 250 concerts in the city, a run which would be underpinned by the construction of a brand new casino, stadium and hotel. His plans would also include a world tour.
The plans were apparently the brainchild of pop-meister Simon Fuller. A 'source' explained that it's felt the inclusion of the rest of the Jackson boys will help improve Michael's image, which has, of course, suffered due to those child molestation allegations.
The source is quoted as saying: "There was initially some concern about Michael's image, which has taken quite a battering with the child molestation allegations. There were also concerns over whether Michael would be keen on performing in front of a large audience after so long away from the stage. After all, the last time he performed was at the World Music Awards in London - it was a very badly received performance. So a plan was hatched to get the rest of the family tied into a deal first. They were offered a deal to reform - for a much smaller payday - and were told that if they got Michael on board, the figure would skyrocket. That's when the rest of the family got working on Michael - and it certainly seems to have worked".