Jackson Says He’s Working

In his first talk with a reporter since the end of his criminal trial, pop superstar Michael Jackson said Saturday he is “moving full speed ahead” on plans to record a song for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina victims and feels that his creative juices are flowing again.

In a telephone call to Associated Press, Jackson said the trial was “the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life” and that he and his children were still in Bahrain “resting and recovering” from the ordeal.

Jackson said he has been at work on the charity song, tentatively titled, “From the Bottom of My Heart.”

“I’m constantly working on it,” he said.

Jackson wants the charity anthem to follow the success of the 1984 worldwide hit “We Are the World,” which he co-wrote to benefit African starvation victims. Many artists have agreed to join the project, but the lineup hasn’t been finalized, said Raymone K. Bain, Jackson’s spokeswoman.

Jackson has been staying in Bahrain as the guest of Prince Abdulla, the son of the king of Bahrain. Of the prince, he said, “He’s the very best, amazing, so kind.”

Asked about his health, Jackson said, “I’m feeling good.” The singer had said during his trial that he had back problems.

Jackson was acquitted of child molestation in June.