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Robbie Williams Puts Solo Career First
Robbie Williams will not reunite with Take That for their UK tour.The 'Angels' singer - who previously hinted he was hoping to perform with his old bandmates - has decided not to join them for...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 June 2009
Michael Jackson Didn't Want 50
Michael Jackson doesn't think he is fit enough for his 50 'This Is It' shows in London. The 'Thriller' singer is "angry" at promoters for booking the mammoth run as he never agreed to perform...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 June 2009
Jarvis Cocker's Jackson Regret
Jarvis Cocker regrets his Michael Jackson protest.The former Pulp singer says he was uncomfortable with the attention he attracted when he invaded the stage during the 'Thriller' star's performance of 'Earth Song' at the 1996...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2009
Michael Jackson To Open Casino
Michael Jackson is opening a 'Thriller' casino.The 50-year-old singer is reportedly planning to launch the zombie-themed gambling den in Las Vegas next year.He is also believed to be working on a new album, several films...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 June 2009
Akon: 'Jackson Will Lip Sync Live'
AKON has disappointed scores of fans who have splashed out on tickets for MICHAEL JACKSON's comeback concerts by insisting the King of Pop won't be singing live.The R&B star, who has previously collaborated with the...
By WENN on 30 May 2009
Will.i.am: 'Jackson's Voice Is Still Perfect'
WILL.I.AM is attempting to silence MICHAEL JACKSON's critics by praising the the pop superstar's singing, insisting his voice is still "perfect". The Thriller hitmaker is set to perform a mammoth run of 50 dates in London,...
By WENN on 06 May 2009
David's Shock At Poll Result
British singer CRAIG DAVID was stunned his album BORN TO DO IT came second to MICHAEL JACKSON's THRILLER in a poll of the greatest ever records - but admits he is "flattered" by the honour. The...
By WENN on 13 April 2009
Jackson Rents Stately Home Ahead Of Comeback Tour
Pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON has reportedly laid down a $1.45 million (£1 million) deposit on a 28-bedroom stately home in England to accommodate him during his upcoming eight-month stay in the country. The Thriller hitmaker is...
By WENN on 10 April 2009
April Fool's Day Pranksters Target Jackson And Madonna
MICHAEL JACKSON, MADONNA and CHRIS BROWN became the target of April Fool's Day jokes on Wednesday (01Apr09) when two Los Angeles-based radio stations tricked listeners by hiring celebrity impostors to phone into the show. DJs at...
By WENN on 01 April 2009
Peta Slam Jackson's Animal Plans
Animal rights campaigners have urged MICHAEL JACKSON to drop plans to include animals in his live shows - amids rumours he is to feature a variety of exotic creatures onstage during his comeback concerts. The pop...
By WENN on 25 March 2009
Cowell Urges Jackson To Consider Idol Performance
AMERICAN IDOL's tough judge SIMON COWELL has urged MICHAEL JACKSON to consider an appearance on the TV talent show ahead of his comeback gigs in London this summer (09) - insisting he'd be foolish not...
By WENN on 18 March 2009
Madonna And Jackson Guitarist Dies In Poverty
DAVID WILLIAMS, a top session guitarist who performed with MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, LIONEL RICHIE and JESSICA SIMPSON, has died at the age of 58. Williams was admitted to the Sentara Hospital in Hampton, Virginia last week...
By WENN on 09 March 2009
Warning Over Fake Jackson Tickets
A music industry watchdog has issued a warning to MICHAEL JACKSON fans - urging them to not to purchase tickets for the superstar's upcoming tour unless they are sold through official vendors. The Thriller hitmaker is...
By WENN on 05 March 2009
La Roux Named Fifth In Bbc Sound Of 2009 List
Electropop pair La Roux have finished in fifth place in the BBC's Sound of 2009 shortlist.The prestigious list predicts the musicians likely to break through in the next 12 months and was won last year...
By Contributor on 05 January 2009
Billie Jean Sues Jackson
MICHAEL JACKSON has been hit with a $1 billion (GBP668 million) lawsuit from a woman called BILLIE JEAN - who reportedly wants custody of his son. In a suit filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday...
By WENN on 19 December 2008
Akon: 'Jackson Will Never Tour Again'
R+B singer AKON is convinced pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON will never commit to another world tour - because constant media intrusion has destroyed his confidence. The Thriller hitmaker has been the centre of growing speculation...
By WENN on 15 December 2008
Ronson: 'Jackson Hated Watching Porn'
Producer MARK RONSON once tried to make his childhood pal MICHAEL JACKSON watch porn - but the pop superstar hated the experience and wasn't amused. Ronson, whose father Laurence was a band manager, used to...
By WENN on 22 June 2008
Macca Positive On Beatles Download Deal With Itunes
The Beatles back-catalogue is set to be released for download thanks to a deal between Sir Paul McCartney and iTunes, according to reports.A deal believed to be worth around £200 million would be split between...
By Contributor on 08 March 2008
Jackson Won't Sing At Grammys
Pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON will appear at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (10Feb08) - but he won't be singing at the ceremony. Jackson was rumoured to be attending the Los Angeles bash to promote a...
By WENN on 05 February 2008
Slash: 'I Won't Let Jackson Near My Kids'
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist SLASH once refused to allow MICHAEL JACKSON near his two-year-old son - because he didn't quite trust the star. The former Guns N' Roses star admits he was weary of Jackson meeting...
By WENN on 02 January 2008
Astaire Stunned By Jackson's Moonwalk
Late dancing icon FRED ASTAIRE was so stunned by MICHAEL JACKSON's famous `moonwalk' at the Motown 25 concert in 1983 he called the pop superstar to congratulate him - and then stole one of his...
By WENN on 15 November 2007
Jackson Earned 'Smelly' Tag Because He Couldn't Curse
Producer QUINCY JONES and STEVEN SPIELBERG nicknamed MICHAEL JACKSON 'Smelly' - because the pop superstar once used the word instead of swearing. Jackson admits he uses more curse words now, but while he was recording...
By WENN on 08 November 2007
Jackson's Family Visit To Smithsonian
Superstar MICHAEL JACKSON brought his three children on a private tour of Washington D.C.'s Smithsonian museum on Wednesday (18Jul07). The Thriller singer took Prince Michael I, 10; Paris Michael, nine; and Prince Michael II (Blanket),...
By WENN on 20 July 2007
Jackson 'Confirms Conversion To Islam'
LATEST Pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON has confirmed his conversion to Islam, according to reports in the Middle East. The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims Jackson has announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain,...
By WENN on 23 February 2007
Will.i.am Expects Jackson To Release New Album On The Net
MICHAEL JACKSON's new album will only he released on the internet, according to his studio collaborator WILL.I.AM. THE BLACK EYED PEAS rapper insists THRILLER icon Jackson is still such a huge star, he will top...
By WENN on 26 January 2007
Jackson Returns To Us
MICHAEL JACKSON has ended his self-imposed exile and set up a new home in America - 19 months after he left following his acquittal on child molestation charges. The superstar has lived a mythical existence...
By WENN on 26 January 2007
La Toya Struggles With Cat Phobia
MICHAEL JACKSON's sister LA TOYA had to overcome a major fear before signing on to train as a cop in new reality show ARMED + FAMOUS - she's terrified of cats. Prowling around at night...
By WENN on 12 January 2007
Jackson Attends Brown's Public Funeral
Soul legend JAMES BROWN was laid to rest on Saturday (30DEC06) at a public funeral attended by thousands, including pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON. The Godfather Of Soul, who died suddenly on Christmas Day (25DEC06) after...
By WENN on 02 January 2007
Jackson Discovers Conspiracy Against Him
Superstar MICHAEL JACKSON claims to have discovered a conspiracy by his former employees to force him into bankruptcy. The THRILLER singer's spokeswoman RAYMONE BAIN said the plot was uncovered through leaked documents, which alleged Jackson's...
By WENN on 08 August 2006
Michael Taught Janet About The Birds And The Bees
Superstar JANET JACKSON was taught the facts of life by her older brother MICHAEL JACKSON. The singer turned to Michael for an explanation after walking in on their parents JOE and KATHERINE having sex. She...
By WENN on 04 August 2006
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