London (PTI): 'Queen of Pop' Madonna paid her own personal tribute to 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson by performing on some of his greatest hits at the O2 Arena, where the 'Thriller' hitmaker was to make his comeback.

Jackson died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 25.

Madonna restarted her Sticky & Sweet world tour in the British capital last night but stopped the show halfway through while iconic images of the tragic star flashed up on screens behind her, Contactmusic reported.

One of her dancers, dressed in the 'King of Pop's signature black and white dress, a wide-brimmed hat and white gloves, started performing Jackson's iconic dance moves including his famous moonwalk across the stage to the tune of 'Billie Jean'.

The song, one of Jackson's classic hit, turned into a medley with another classic Jackson hit, Wanna Be Startin' Something', much to the delight of the crowd.

"Let's give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known, Michael Jackson!," said Madonna.

Later, the singer and her dancers took to the stage wearing a black armband and a single white glove in the honour of late music legend as the lyrics to his hit track 'Man In The Mirror' flashed up on screen.

The 'Material Girl' hitmaker had recently confirmed that she had planned to perform with Jackson at one of his 50 comeback concerts, which were due to kick off on 13 July.