Los Angeles (CNN) — Janet Jackson joined brothers Jermaine and Randy on Tuesday in opposing the October tribute concert for Michael Jackson because it takes place during the trial of the doctor charged in their brother’s death.
While Janet Jackson stopped short of criticizing the promoters or other members of her family who support the tribute, she did put to rest any rumors that she would perform in it.
“Because of the trial, the timing of this tribute to our brother would be too difficult for me,” she said in a statement sent to CNN by her representative Tuesday.
Promoters had held out hope that Janet Jackson, who currently has the most vibrant career of the musical family, would attend “Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert,” set for a 75,000-seat arena in Cardiff, Wales, on October 8.
The biggest name on the concert bill is Beyonce, although she will not perform live. Instead, the audience will watch a video of Beyonce singing a Michael Jackson song.
Ne-Yo was recently added to the show, which will also headline Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green and JLS.
