Islamic students group wants Beyonce's Malay gig bannedSeptember 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - An organisation of Muslim students has urged authorities to ban the soon-to-be held Beyonce concert, because they doubt the songbird would follow the countries dress code. The appealed has been made by the National Union of Malaysian Islamic Students (PKPIM).
'Sexy' Beyonce promotes hedonism, says Malay partySeptember 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay conservative party has slammed Beyonce Knowles' upcoming concert in the country, saying the singer promotes hedonism with her 'sexy image'. Ahmad Sabki, Pas Youth's vice-chief, said they were opposed to Western entertainment such as that of the R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, in Malaysia.
Bobby Brown denies Whitney Houston's claims of verbal abuseSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - R 'n' B singer Bobby Brown has denied ex-wife Whitney Houston's claims that he verbally abused her during their 14-year marriage. Brown, 40, believes that they "corrupted each other", and he insists he never "hurt" her.
Malaysia blames Discovery Channel in flap over use of Bali dance in videoSeptember 4th, 2009 Malaysia blames Discovery Channel in dance flapKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia sought Friday to allay anger in Indonesia over the use of a Balinese dance in a promotional spot for a TV documentary series on Malaysia, with officials laying the blame on cable network Discovery Channel. The clip sparked outrage in Indonesia, with hundreds staging rallies and accusing Malaysia of stealing the "Pendet" dance from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, in the latest cultural dispute between the neighbors.
Jon Gosselin firing back at wife through intermediary, says 'I took a lot of abuse' from KateSeptember 2nd, 2009 Jon Gosselin: 'I took a lot of abuse' from KateNEW YORK — Jon Gosselin is fighting with his wife Kate again — this time through an intermediary. The reality TV star told ABC News' Chris Cuomo on "Good Morning America" that he "took a lot of abuse" from Kate and he's looking to move on.
Macaulay Culkin rubbishes 'Blanket's dad' claimsSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Macaulay Culkin has rubbished claims made by a UK tabloid that he was the biological father of Michael Jackson's youngest son Prince Michael II. The Sun had published an article wherein the Home Alone Star, a close friend of the late MJ, was named as the father of Prince Michael II a.k.a Blanket.
Bollywood fever grips Malaysian studentsAugust 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The magic of Bollywood has even gripped Malaysian school students. The stage at the Esplanade came to life after 18 dance students entertained guests with a variety of Indian dances, sketches, and songs.
Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmed deadJuly 26th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmed who took up controversial issues like inter-racial relations is dead. She was laid to rest Sunday after she died close to midnight following a stroke and bleeding in the brain, Star Online said.
Joe Jackson ready to step aside to help wife win MJ's kids' custodyJuly 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, is reportedly willing to step aside to help his wife, Katherine, win the custody of their son's three young children. "Joe is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Katherine gets those kids, even if it means stepping aside," People magazine quoted a source close to the Jackson family as saying.
MJ's ex-wife denies £2.5M deal to give up parental rightsJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has rubbished claims that she has struck a 2.5million pounds deal with her former mother-in-law to give up her parental rights. Rowe's legal team has dismissed the report on the alleged deal, published in the New York Post, insisting that it is "completely false".
Jacko's dermatologist denies fathering Prince, ParisJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's dermatologist has denied fathering his two elder kids Prince and Paris. In an interview to ABC News 'Good Morning America', Arnold Klein said that he was not the sperm donor for surrogate mom Debbie Rowe.
Michael Jackson is not the real father of Prince and Paris, I was his throughbred - ex-wife Debbie RoweJune 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris. Rowe made headlines 13 years ago when Jackson had announced that she would be the mother of his first child, Prince, now 12.
Michael Jackson is not the real father of Prince and Paris, says ex-wife RoweJune 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris. Rowe made headlines 13 years ago when Jackson had announced that she would be the mother of his first child, Prince, now 12.
Houston denies banning journalists from discussing her drug problemsJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Whitney Houston has shot down reports suggesting that she has banned journalists from discussing her drug issues during promotional chats for her upcoming album. The R and B star, who struggled for years with crack cocaine addiction and finally succeeded in kicking it, is preparing to launch her chart comeback clean and sober, reports The Daily Express.
American Apparel founder denies trying to exploit Woody Allen's past in legal caseMay 8th, 2009 Clothier denies he wants to exploit Allen's pastNEW YORK — The founder of a clothing company being sued by Woody Allen denies the defense ever wanted to delve into the film director's past. Dov Charney of American Apparel said in a statement Thursday that Allen "is a source of inspiration to me."
Allen sued the company for $10 million after it used his picture on its billboards and on a Web site.