Michael Jackson Betting - King of Pop Tipped to Rock Glastonbury

With the sad news that Michael Jackson, passed away Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is predicting that the Prince of Pop will once again top the charts and are offering odds of 5/2 for the late singer to be this years Christmas number one.

Betting is also available on how many Michael Jackson songs will be covered by acts performing at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival.

A spokesperson for the bookmaker commented: "No matter how you feel about Michael Jackson he was one of the biggest influences on modern pop music and we’re sure his massive contribution will be celebrated at Glastonbury this weekend."

Paddy Power are also offering odds on the name of the inevitable Michael Jackson motion picture. 'Michael' has emerged as the 4/1 favourite followed by 'Invincible' at 8/1.

Less likely options include 'Black or White' at 50/1 and 'The Lost Children' at 100/1.

How many Michael Jackson songs will be covered at Glastonbury the weekend?

2/1 None, 4/5 One to Five inc’, 7/4 Six to Ten inc’, 4/1 Over ten

Name of the Michael Jackson Movie

4/1 Michael, 8/1 Invincible, 9/1 Thriller, 10/1: You Are Not Alone, Leave Me Alone, 12/1 Bad, 16/1: Prince of Pop, Dangerous, Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough, 18/1: Man in the Mirror, We're Almost There