Ian Shedden of The Australian reports
POP diva Janet Jackson has left her Australian tour to be with her family in the US, as the trial of her brother Michael Jackson's doctor on involuntary manslaughter charges nears a conclusion.
Jackson has rescheduled her three Melbourne shows this week as a one-off performance at the city's Rod Laver Arena on November 3. Her remaining shows in Sydney and on the Gold Coast are unaffected.
"I want to thank my fans in Australia for their love, support and understanding," Jackson said in a press statement.
"When I planned these shows, the schedule in California was completely different.
"After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now. .... this saddens me in so many ways."
Dr Conrad Murray is on trial in Los Angeles on charges that he was negligent in his treatment of the pop superstar at the time of his death in 2009.
Members of the Jackson family have been present throughout the trial.
Janet Jackson's Australian promoter Paul Dainty said it was important that the singer return home for the judgment.
"While Janet and our company apologise for any inconvenience for the reschedule of the Melbourne shows, we thank Janet for the great and successful concerts in Perth and Adelaide and eagerly await her return," Dainty said.
POP diva Janet Jackson has left her Australian tour to be with her family in the US, as the trial of her brother Michael Jackson's doctor on involuntary manslaughter charges nears a conclusion.
Jackson has rescheduled her three Melbourne shows this week as a one-off performance at the city's Rod Laver Arena on November 3. Her remaining shows in Sydney and on the Gold Coast are unaffected.
"I want to thank my fans in Australia for their love, support and understanding," Jackson said in a press statement.
"When I planned these shows, the schedule in California was completely different.
"After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now. .... this saddens me in so many ways."
Dr Conrad Murray is on trial in Los Angeles on charges that he was negligent in his treatment of the pop superstar at the time of his death in 2009.
Members of the Jackson family have been present throughout the trial.
Janet Jackson's Australian promoter Paul Dainty said it was important that the singer return home for the judgment.
"While Janet and our company apologise for any inconvenience for the reschedule of the Melbourne shows, we thank Janet for the great and successful concerts in Perth and Adelaide and eagerly await her return," Dainty said.
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