Rumours about a possible Michael Jackson Las Vegas spectacular have hit fever pitch after revelations the loan on the pop superstar's Neverland Ranch home has been bought by a Vegas mogul.

Pamela Anderson has been given an early 40th birthday gift - $3m (€2.25m) for her 12-minute contribution to Las Vegas illusionist Hans Klok's nightly show.

Michael Jackson is to launch his next world tour with a spectacular show at Las Vegas' Luxor resort.