Madonna And Beyonce Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson Posted by Music Team 6 July, 2009 - 9:35 AM

Two of the world's biggest performers have paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson in their recent stage shows.

Madonna, who famously once took Michael to the Oscars as her date, played Jackson medley during her show at London's 02 arena. Michael was due to start his 50 concerts at that venue this month.

The video shows Madonna onstage with a Michael Jackson look-a-like, dancing to hits including 'Beat It' and 'Billie Jean.' She shouts 'long live the king' to the screaming crowd.

Beyonce's tribute was less upbeat but very personal. She shows a home video of herself as a child as her parents take her to watch her hero Michael Jackson in concert.

The singer then breaks into an emotional version of 'Halo', with the words "Michael I can see your halo."

Two very different tributes showing the legacy and impact of Michael Jackson and his music. But which touched you more? Watch the videos and have your say.

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• Kimmi says

  beyonces made me cry, so beautiful and all fans feel the way shes feeling. he meant so much.

  Posted Monday 6 July, 2009 9:40 AM
• Jay says

  that was a good lookalike in madonnas one. i think she should have sung some of his songs tho.

  Posted Monday 6 July, 2009 9:41 AM
• Joanne Klinker says

  thats was rather freaky it just came out of no where very cool..

  Posted Monday 6 July, 2009 2:49 PM
• Chrissie Jensen says

  I think Madonna was being respectful to MJ by not stealing the limelight and letting it be all about him.
  

  Watching someone mimicking his dance style to the background of his music was fabulous.
  

  Beyonce's tribute was very personal, heartfelt and raw and gave me goosies! The video footage was brilliant.

  Posted Monday 6 July, 2009 6:04 PM
• Bel says

  RIP MJ you are a living star and you and ur music still lives on i love you forever
  Beyonce that was amazing your incredible and MJ we all have a memoring piece in out heart for you
  Love You forever
  Rest in peace Michael Jackson
  King Of Pop

  Posted Wednesday 8 July, 2009 12:13 PM
• Mariah says

  Oh my life! Beyonce made me cry so much. It was so touching and beautiful.
  

  Rest in peace Michael, your a forever living legend.
  

  Beyonce, I can't wait until you come Melbourne ! I'm counting down the days until you do (:

  Posted Saturday 18 July, 2009 5:44 PM