Jacko planning musical?

(Wednesday August 27, 2008 05:28 PM)

Michael Jackson has recorded an album of Robert Burns' poetry with David Gest, according to reports.

The infamous pop star and former husband of Liza Minnelli are said to have put together a modern musical interpretation of the Scottish writers' work.

A spokesman for the "I'm A Celebrity" contestant says there are not thought to be any plans to release the show tunes.

Gest explained how the pair approached the recordings. "We haven't changed the lyrics but the music is now modern and brought up to date.

"Michael and I had fun. It's something we have always wanted to do…because he is our favourite poet."