Making for quite a shocking announcement, the Black Eyed Peas have pulled out of Michael Jackson's tribute concert planned for this weekend.

No longer taking part in the Cardiff, Wales based show, promoters claim the group are suddenly "unable to perform" due to "unavoidable circumstances."

Chris Hunt, chief executive officer of Global Live Events, told press, “It is with regret that we announce the removal of Black Eyed Peas from the Michael Forever bill, but I look forward to a great night with other earth-shattering artists.”

Among performers still slated to take the stage are Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Geen, Leona Lewis and LaToya Jackson, along with some of the Jackson brothers.


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