25 stars on bill for Michael Jackson's Vienna tribute

The line-up of stars to perform at the official Michael Jackson tribute concert was announced today by his brother, Jermaine.

Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge are among 13 artists who will headline at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna on 26 September in front of an audience of 65,000.

Jermaine told a press conference today that a total of 25 artists are expected to perform.

He said more names will be unveiled at news conferences this week in London and Berlin. The concert will be broadcast.

The venue was chosen, according to Jermaine, because his brother "loved castles".

The performers will play some of Jackson's greatest hits, including Thriller and Billie Jean.

Organisers are billing the event as the main global tribute to Jackson, who died on 25 June in Los Angeles.

Jermaine said the tribute will be the first of an annual series of charity concerts to keep his brother's "humanitarian legacy" alive.