MJ's bro Jermaine to judge BBC's 'Move Like Jacko'October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has been signed to be a judge on the BBC's 'Move Like Jacko' talent show. On the show, the Jackson Five star will be searching for wannabes in UK who can dance like the late King of Pop.
Anna Friel follows Madge's fitness technique for Breakfast At Tiffany'sAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Actress Anna Friel is apparently using the same technique as Queen of Pop Madonna, to get that perfect shape for her new role in a stage version of Breakfast At Tiffany's. The former Brookside star has installed a hi-tech Power Plate fitness machine outside her trailer, similar to the one that 'Material Girl' hitmaker uses when on a tour.
Stick-thin Posh 'shrinks to the size of a seven-year-old'August 19th, 2009 LONDON - Victoria Beckham may have gone a little too far in maintaining her svelte figure for her stint in American Idol, fitness experts believe. The former Spice Girl is apparently on a detox diet and has dropped to a UK size 4 but a personal trainer feels it could be dangerous.
Mischa Barton trying hard to get fitAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - Troubled actress Mischa Barton has embarked on a health regime and has hired a personal trainer to help her get fit. The 23-year-old who was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last month for mysterious reasons, is trying to turn her life around by training hard and embarking on a healthy lifestyle, reports tmz.com.
MJ 'mildly' exercised wearing a suit, says trainerJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's trainer, Lou Ferrigno, has revealed that the late King of Pop used to refuse to change into gym attire, and exercised mildly wearing a suit. Jackson had hired bodybuilder Ferrigno, a former 'The Incredible Hulk' star, to help him get into shape in time for his 50 shows at the 02 Arena in London.
Meet the trainer behind Jackman's body in 'X-men Origins: Wolverine'July 5th, 2009 LONDON - The credit for Hugh Jackman's muscular look in his recent film 'X-men Origins: Wolverine' goes to his personal trainer Michael Ryan. However, it did not come cheap, the expert charged 350 dollars an hour for sharpening the star's body.
Jacko's Neverland Ranch returns to former gloryJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - In what could be called as an overnight transformation, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been restored to its former glory, thanks to his brother Jermaine's efforts. It is believed that the 2,500-acre estate, which used to be the late King of Pop's spiritual home, could even become a Jacko Disneyland for his adoring fans.
Uri Geller had to scream at heavily sedated Jacko to wake up during trip to UKJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Israeli/British magician Uri Geller has revealed that he once had to scream at late Michael Jackson to wake him up during a trip to the UK, as the singer was heavily sedated. Geller, 62, said that he was very worried about the star when he did not wake for the private London Zoo visit his aides had fixed up, and though he tried his best, the visit had to be cancelled as Jacko was in no shape to go.
Jacko was in great shape, says trainer Lou FerrignoJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rebuffing speculations about Michael Jackson's ill-health, his trainer and actor Lou Ferrigno has said that the King of Pop was in great shape. "I'd never seen him look better," the Sun quoted him as saying.
Ronan Keating says being in Boyzone has made him vainJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ronan Keating has said being in Boyzone has made him vain, leaving the singer more conscious about his appearance. The Irish pop icon, who reunited with the popular boy band in 2007 after a gap of seven years, revealed he follows a strict diet and exercise routine to keep up his image in check.
Si, Tyber Cranstoun not willing to move aside for Michael JacksonJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Busking duo Si and Tyber Cranstoun have revealed that they are in no way giving up their booked IndigO2 date to accommodate Michael Jackson's tour. The two, who perform as The Dualers, had booked the London venue for a gig on July 16, months before Jackson announced his tour, and now the 'Beat It' singer's people are hounding them, as he wants to hold an after-show party there.
Scary Spice, Melanie Brown can't believe Sporty had hired trainer to lose body weightJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Melanie Brown was shocked to know that her fellow Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm had hired a trainer to help her shed post-pregnancy bulges. The singer revealed she was left wide eyed after discovering that the Sporty Spice was seeking external help to get herself back in shape.
Jacko may scrap more gigs due to skin cancer treatmentMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson may have to scrap more of his concerts in the UK due to his treatment for skin cancer. The King of Pop, who was diagnosed with skin cancer last month, might have to undergo gruelling radiotherapy to beat the disease.
Gwyneth Paltrow donating session with personal trainer for charityMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is donating a session with her personal trainer Tracy Anderson to a celebrity charity auction. Tracy Anderson, who also trains Madonna, will give personal training session to bidders in a bid to raise money for the Clear Water Initiative, a charity seeking to provide clean water to those without it, reports The Daily Express.
Paltrow auctions session with her personal trainer for charityMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has donated a session with her personal trainer Tracy Anderson to a celebrity charity auction. Fitness fanatics can bid online for a session with the expert, who also trains pop diva Madonna, to raise money for the Clear Water Initiative - a charity that seeks to provide clean water to those without it, reports contactmusic.com.