Winehouse keen to make a comebackAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - After her impromptu performance at the V Festival in Essex, troubled British singer Amy Winehouse says she is excited to go back on stage and do her "own gigs". Thesun.co.uk reports that Winehouse was a special guest of the band The Specials at the event and performed with them.
Now, Amy Winehouse wants to do her own gigsAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Amy Winehouse has said that she is set to make a comeback and perform her own gigs. The troubled star made the announcement after sharing the stage with her idols 'The Specials' recently.
Janet Jackson 'to fill in bro Michael's shoes for O2 gigs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - If sources are to be believed, Janet Jackson will be filling in the shoes of her late brother and icon Michael in some of the O2 gigs he was supposed perform.Janet has been sounded out about fronting some of the shows," The Sun quoted a source as saying. "A number of discussions have taken place and things are looking hopeful," the source added.
Jackson's final rehearsal to be cut into last albumJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Music and video recordings of pop legend Michael Jackson's final rehearsal prior to his sudden death are set to be released by the star's former concert promoters as his last album. Cameras captured Jackson singing and dancing last Wednesday, just one day before he died after cardiac arrest and the footage is being compiled for a DVD and album, reports contactmusic.com.
More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback gigs up for grabs; you betta hurryJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London are to go on sale. The "limited" number of extra seats, estimated to cost hundreds per show, had previously been restrained while the production logistics were being tallied.
'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.
Jacko 'thrilled' to do 50 comeback gigs in LondonJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The promoters behind Michael Jackson's comeback tour have blasted allegations that the singer was angry with them for booking 50 shows in London, insisting he is rather 'thrilled'. The King of Pop was previously reported to have told his fans that he wanted to do 10 concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
Jacko's fury over being forced to do 50 gigs in LondonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has told his fans he is livid with concert promoters for booking him to do 50 shows in London than 10 as he desired. The King of Pop made the revelation outside his LA dance studio, telling fans he wanted to perform only a couple of concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
Jacko doing UK tour 'to build trust fund for his kids'June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson decided to step out for his London tour after a 13-year gap to set up a trust fund for his kids, according to the organiser of his forthcoming gigs. The King of Pop, who last toured in 1996, was due to kick start his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.
Angry Jacko fans set up online petition to protest comeback delayMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Angry Michael Jackson fans have set up an online petition to protest against the singer's postponed comeback tour in London. The King of Pop Jackson was due to kick off his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.
Jacko's opening gigs delay 'not due to health'May 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's concert promoter has dismissed claims that the singer postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour in London due to his skin cancer. AEG Live president Randy Phillips said that the delay had "absolutely nothing" to do with the King of Pop's health.
Jacko postpones opening gigs of London comeback tourMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour This Is It UK in London. The King of Pop, who was due to kick off a much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8, said he needed more time for rehearsals to ensure the shows were perfect.
Michael Jackson to undergo painful skin-shaving surgeryMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who is suffering from skin cancer, will undergo a painful skin-shaving surgery Thursday in a bid to rid his flesh of potentially lethal growths. Layers on his chest and nose will be removed.
Noel Gallagher is against gigs in car-parking areasMay 15th, 2009 LONDON - Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has expressed his anger on promoters who book huge car parking areas as location for their gigs. Noel, who recently performed in Argentina, Chile and Peru, revealed that he would like to perform in huge stadiums instead of car parks.
Robbie Williams planning £10m return next yearMay 10th, 2009 LONDON - Robbie Williams has decided to ditch any plans of joining old band Take That and is considering a 10-million pound solo comeback tour next year. The 35-year-old is setting up a string of dates at London's O2-his first in the UK for four years.
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