Children appear at concert

Jackson’s brothers Tito, Marlon and Jackie, who organised the event, said Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket were backstage “eating candy”.

Later the children took to the stage to introduce Beyonce, performing via videolink. Blanket, the youngest child, looked stunned by the noise and lights, but the elder two looked at ease onstage.

The show also featured stars including Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Gladys Knight, JLS and Smokey Robinson performing their favourite Jackson hits.