July 5, 2009 Madonna pays tribute to King of Pop Play video

(NECN/AP TELEVISION/WARNER) - Madonna on Saturday paid tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with a King of Pop impersonator who performed some of his distinctive moves.

Jackson, who died last week, was to begin a series of 50 concerts at the O2 arena in London starting 13 July.

A picture of a young Michael Jackson appeared on stage while Madonna was performing "Holiday".

Then, Madonna and her entourage watched as a dancer from her tour, named Kento, hit the stage.

Clad in a sequined jacket, white T-shirt, white glove and white socks, he performed some of Jackson's famous dance moves - to the delight of the audience.

The music then switched to Jackson's "Wanna Be Starting Something" and the impersonator worked through some more moves, including Jackson's famous moonwalk.

After the number, Madonna told the crowd: "Let's give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known" and the fans roared their approval.

An estimated crowd of 17-thousand turned out for Madonna's concert, the first of two this weekend in London as part of her "Sticky & Sweet" tour.

The following video and story is from AP TELEVISION/WARNER.