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Leona Lewis tipped to perform at Michael Jackson tribute gig

Singer will pay her respects to the legend

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Leona Lewis is apparently in talks to sing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert this summer.

The X Factor 2006 winner is expected to join Hollywood stars Justin Timberlake and Usher for the one-off gig at London's O2 arena.

‘Executives want to stage a touching tribute to Michael and think The O2 would be a fitting location,' a source tells The Sun.

'Huge stars such as Leona, Usher and Justin have expressed enthusiasm about the project. It will be a celebration of Jacko’s life through his music.

'The producers want to avoid a sombre memorial tone and intend the evening to be a joyful event focusing on Jacko’s extraordinary legacy.’

Clips of Michael, 50, who died from a suspected heart attack on 25 June, are expected to be feature heavily in the concert.

A date is yet to be confirmed, but promoters hope to stage it this summer.

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Alison Adey