Michael Jackson, the King of Pop who died this past Thursday, will likely be honored by the So You Think You Can Dance television show in a special tribute expected to be choreographed by Paula Abdul.
Through an exchange of messages on Twitter, the show's executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe extended the request to Abdul -- and Abdul responded, "Let's do it!"
"Michael's music works in every dance genre for the show," Lythgoe revealed, indicating that other show choreographers would join in the effort.
Following the announcement of the entertainer's death days ago, Lythgoe, on the Thursday night segment, spoke emotionally and passionately of Jackson's monumental contribution to music not only in this country, but around the world.
"There is a problem clearing Michael's music at the moment," revealed the judge. "We are trying to make contact with Sony to get clearance. If we can make this 'special' happen, it is thanks to many of you 'Tweeters' out there who all had the same idea."
Abdul, of course, is a highly acclaimed dancer, choreographer and judge on American Idol. That show on Monday night presented its own tribute when it rebroadcast a segment in which contestants each performed a Michael Jackson song.
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