Michael Jackson to retire for good after final shows in July

Damn, bullshit aside, this is the end of an era.

From CNN:

Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson announced Thursday a set of major concerts -- which he called a "final curtain call."

In a brief news conference in London he said: "I will be performing the songs my fans want to hear.

"This is it, the final curtain call."

He took no questions after the statement and it was not immediately clear if Jackson meant the concerts were his "curtain call" for London or the wider world.

Jackson will perform at least 10 concerts at London's O2 Arena, according to the host of the announcement event.