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Jackson delivers on 'This Is It,' early fans say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Michael Jackson's This Is It" premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concert and marveled as the singer stepped nimbly through his moonwalk and other signature moves.

Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as "Thriller," ''Billie Jean," ''Beat It" and...

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