Jackson tries to woo Kidman

Troubled superstar Michael Jackson begged Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman to be his date at the upcoming MTV Music Awards - but she politely declined.

The singer, 44 - who is facing trial on child molestation charges - got his people to call single girl Kidman to arrange for the Oscar-winning beauty, 37, to accompany him to the annual music event. But was left red-faced when she snubbed his advances.

Kidman explains: "There was a call from his people to mine asking if he could take me to the Awards.

"I had never even met him, it was a little strange.

Kidman, whose romance with rocker Lenny Kravitz ended earlier this year, admits she doesn't feel tempted to start a relationship with Jackson.

She adds: "I did decline but, hey, the way my love life is I took it as a great compliment.

"I keep thinking of those photographs of Michael in a shocking wig at Disneyland looking ridiculous.

"So call me crazy but it just didn't tempt me to want to accept."