Allen, Perry at loggerheads, organisers bear the bruntOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Pop stars Lily Allen and Katy Perry dislike each other so much that they can't bear to be in the same place together, causing problems for event organisers who want to invite both of them. Thesun.co.uk reports that the two singers were supposed to be at Chanel's spring-summer show recently.
MJ tribute gig was badly organized, admits mayor of ViennaSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - The mayor of Vienna Michael Haupl has said that the Michael Jackson tribute concert that was supposed to take place in the city but got cancelled was badly organized. He expressed regret in front of the city's council and said that the show would have been "very interesting...
MJ Vienna tribute gig postponedSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - The concert in honour of Michael Jackson slated to take place in Vienna this month has been rearranged for London in June next year. The singer's brother Jermaine previously named a host of artists who would perform at the tribute that was set to take place in front of former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace on September 26.
Rains postpone DJ Tranzatma's concertSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - California-based disc jockey Lokesh aka Tranzatma, who was to play at the Garden of Five Senses here Saturday, will perform his concert "Say No to Racism" Sep 16. A statement issued by the Garden of Five Senses Friday said the concert was postponed due to bad weather.
Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna cancelledSeptember 11th, 2009 VIENNA - What had been billed as the "sole worldwide" Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna later this month was cancelled Friday, with a no-show by top performers proving the killer. Concert promoter Georg Kindel and Jackson's brother Jermaine announced that the concert would instead be staged next June at London's Wembley Stadium, Austria's APA news agency reported.
London Tribute Concert To Honour Jackson In 2010August 26th, 2009 A London concert honouring MICHAEL JACKSON is set to go ahead in 2010 - on what would have been the star's 52nd birthday. Two planned tribute shows in the U.K.
Michael Jackson tribute concerts cancelled!August 11th, 2009 LONDON - The promoters of the two Michael Jackson tribute concerts at O2 arena have reportedly been unable to secure artists which has led to the cancellation of the shows. The London event was scheduled for August 29 and 30 but has been called off after organisers AEG Live ran out of time to finalise deals with performers including Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis.
Police may soon file charges against MJ's 'murderers'July 19th, 2009 LONDON - Police investigating Michael Jackson's death have reportedly informed his family that few people would soon be charged for playing a role in his sudden demise. The doctors or anyone else, who injected overdose of heavy-duty painkiller, Diprivan that killed the late singer, will be booked and have to face a criminal trial.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy returns to stage for Mandela concertJuly 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy returned to the stage for the first time since becoming France's first lady to honour former South African president Nelson Mandela. The anti-apartheid leader's 91st birthday Saturday sparked a concert full of A-list celebrities at New York's Radio City Music Hall, even though Mandela himself could not attend.
Michael Jackson concert promotor may hold London tribute show to mark singer's birthdayJuly 14th, 2009 Jackson promoter considers UK tribute showLONDON — The promoter of Michael Jackson's London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star's birthday at the end of August. AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson's birthday on Aug.
Oasis reimburse ticket money to 20,000 fansJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - Oasis rockers Liam and Noel Gallagher have sent out refund cheques to 20,000 fans after their last month gig was spoiled by technical problems. They have signed the slips that reimburse ticket money.
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.
Michael Jackson's fans want tribute concerts at O2 arenaJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's fans want that the late King of Pop's O2 arena shows be replaced with tribute concerts. Organisers at AEG Live have been swamped with emails and calls from hundreds of the 750,000 ticket holders, demanding that commemoration events be held in place of next month's sold-out 50-date This Is It tour.
Macca, Beyonce, Usher 'to perform at Jackson benefit gig'June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis have been approached to perform at a concert in the honour of late Michael Jackson, according to reports. AEG, promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour in London, were said to be working on a benefit show to give fans a chance to see renowned artists turning out in memory of the singer.iana Ross and Jackson's nephews 3T were also said to have been in early talks for the concert, reports The Sun.
Amy Winehouse cancels London performanceMay 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Almost two weeks after her last concert in the Caribbean ended in controversy, troubled singer Amy Winehouse has again prompted questions about the state of her health by pulling out of a homecoming performance in London. Winehouse, 25, was set to perform at the celebration of a 50th birthday of her record label Island May 31.