Michael Jackson opening a Thriller casino
The 50-year-old singer is reportedly planning to launch the zombie-themed gambling den in Las Vegas. (The casino, slated to open next year, would be themed entirely on his 1982 international breakthrough song). He is also believed to be working on a new album, several films and a museum to house iconic items from his career. Jackson is even hoping to launch a three-year world tour after his 50-date residency at London’s O2 arena concludes in March 2010. Sources close to the pop superstar claim he is interested in any business endeavour that can help revive his flagging fortune. Jackson is allegedly over £100m in debt. He has been sued by dozens of former associates and was even forced to sell his beloved Neverland Ranch in 2008. The star is expected to make nearly £100m from his This Is It London residency, which is due to start in July, but fans fear he will not be fit enough to perform. Jackson has already postponed the first four concerts and is facing the prospect of delaying more, as he allegedly battles skin cancer. The singer reportedly had surgery to remove potentially fatal growths from his nose and arm in May, and may have to undergo intense radiotherapy treatment which would leave him unable to perform live. Cheers!!