LONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make a “special announcement” at a London music venue this week — expected to be confirmation of his first live concerts in years.

British media said Tuesday that the troubled King of Pop will announce a string of dates at the city’s O2 Arena.

Jackson has kept a low profile since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in California in 2005. There have been reports of financial woes, legal troubles and health problems.

Jackson’s last live performance in Britain was at the 2006 World Music Awards. He was scheduled to perform “We Are the World” but only managed a few lines before leaving the stage.

— From wire reports