Items of memorabilia from Michael Jackson's personal collection are set to go under the hammer next year.

The pop superstar is selling off more than 2,000 personal belongings in a live TV auction on 21 April 2009.

Items for sale include the singer's glittery black glove which featured in his 1983 video for Billie Jean, and the gates which once led to his beloved Neverland Ranch.

The property was transferred to an investment firm last month whose bosses will rename it in a joint venture with the pop star.

Jackson plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the auction to MusiCares, a charity which aims to help musicians in need.

The sale will be broadcast live in the U.S. on Auction Network.