Michael Jackson will play a 30 date world tour in 30 different cities around the world next year, according to reports.

The singer flew to Los Angeles from his home in Las Vegas earlier this week to finalise details for the jaunt with his managers.

Jackson, who hasn’t toured since he was cleared of child molestation charges in 2005, is said to have discussed his plans with a fan.

“Michael said he wasn’t doing a Vegas residency but was going on a world tour, taking in 30 cities next year,” the fan told the Sun newspaper.

“He said he wanted to do it for his kids. He wants them to see what he does, and he wants to take them on the road.”

Earlier this year, Jackson was rumored to be in talks to perform a residency in Las Vegas.

(by Jason Gregory)