Will, Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel Peace Prize ConcertSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett are set to host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The star couple said that they are both humbled and honored to take part in the 16th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert to be held on Dec.
Jennifer Hudson to headline 'Wizard Of Oz' concert in New YorkSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Jennifer Hudson is set to headline a free concert in New York's Central Park to launch the newly-remastered 'Wizard Of Oz' movie. Hudson, 27, will be one of several singers performing classic songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film, reports Contactmusic.
Jacko's long-time costumers to design his burial suitJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers are the same who had been hired to create costumes for the late pop star's 'This Is It' comeback concerts in London.
Jacko concert bosses hope to recover losses via $17.5M insurance coverJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The organisers of Michael Jackson's London concert hope to recover their losses through the insurance cover, if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose. Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive Randy Phillips said that the company took out 17.5 million dollars in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London.
Quincy Jones won't attend Jacko's funeralJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.
Jacko's ex-wife fumes over British newspaper's 'fabricated' paternity slurJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has slammed a British newspaper alleging the pop star was not the father of his two eldest children. Britain's News of the World quoted Rowe saying that she was artificially inseminated by an anonymous donor during their marriage and that she had no interest in obtaining custody of 'Prince' Michael Jr, 12, and 11-year-old Paris.
Jacko's dad not ready to release funeral informationJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father Joe has said that information regarding the funeral of his legendary son will be provided only after the result of the second autopsy is out. "We aren't ready for [releasing information on the funeral].
Michael Jackson's kids "doing fine" with grandmomJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After Michael Jackson's tragic death, the singer's three kids are doing fine and are with their grandmother, Brian Oxman, Jackson's family attorney, said. "They are in the care of a nanny," Usmagazine.com quoted Oxman as saying.
Timberlake, Spears 'deeply saddened' by Michael Jackson's deathJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake have paid tribute to King of Pop Michael Jackson, who died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles. The 'Toxic' hitmaker revealed that she was planning on catching one of his comeback concerts next month in London.
Mark Lester promises to be there for Michael Jackson's kidsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former child star Mark Lester has promised to live up to the title of godfather to Michael Jackson's kids. The King of pop passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose.
I'm heartbroken, says Michael Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie PresleyJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Lisa Marie Presley is heartbroken after learning about ex-husband Michael Jackson's death following an apparent heart attack. The 41-year-old songtress married the king of pop in August 1994 but split 20 months later.
Catholic group to protest against Madonna's Poland concertJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop queen Madonna's upcoming concert in Poland has run into trouble after a Catholic group announced plans to protest the show. A committee is hoping to keep the 'Material Girl' off the stage in Warsaw on 15 August (09), as it coincides with the Assumption of Mary feast - a holy date in the Catholic Church, reports Contactmusic.
'Jacko's comeback London gigs won't happen'June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London will not take place, according to Jackson family stalwart Arthur Phoenix. Phoenix, the family's former publicist and advisor to Jackson's brother Tito, expressed his doubts over the King of Pop performing at the O2 Arena stage to begin his 50-run shows next month.
Oasis overzealous about Sheikh attending their Brazil concertMay 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English rock band Oasis are thrilled because they are expecting their beloved owner of Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to attend their concert in Brazil. Noel Gallager, who will be performing with his band at the Sao Paulo Arena show, will be all eyes for the Sheikh.
Jacko's fans ready to pay six times more for O2 gigs' ticketsMay 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's fans are so desperate to grab the tickets for his farewell gigs in London that they are dishing out six times the original price for a single ticket. A website has already sold over 10,000 tickets for the pop-star's shows at an average price of 400 pounds.
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