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Rumour denied about Beyoncé withdrawing from MJ tribute gig

The rumor that Beyoncé Knowles has pulled out of the MJ tribute gig has been denied.

It's been confirmed that the pregnant 'Halo' singer is still set to record a "unique, never before seen performance" that will be played at the tribute concert. 

The other musical guests are Christina AguileraCee-Lo GreenLeona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Craig David, JLS, Alien Ant Farm and T3. KISS were intially set to perform as well, but they were axed from the list due to fans' complaints over Gene Simmons' degrading statement toward MJ. 

Jamie Foxx is the newest addition to the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert. The R&B singer/actor will perform live in honor of the late King of Pop at the gig, which will take place at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on October 8. It's been confirmed that he will also host the event.

Watch Beyoncé performing a tribute to the late KIng of Pop, below: