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.
McCartney returns home to where Beatles first playedJuly 16th, 2009 NEW YORK — Paul McCartney has returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, 45 years after the Beatles made their U.S. television debut there.
Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater, this time as Letterman's guestJuly 11th, 2009 McCartney returns to Ed Sullivan TheaterNEW YORK — Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater. The former Beatle will appear on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Wednesday.
Bill Clinton on Haiti trip recalls how 'immensely gifted' Michael Jackson helped DemocratsJuly 7th, 2009 Bill Clinton on Haiti trip praises Michael JacksonGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucial time. The former U.S.
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.
Rarely seen Michael Jackson portrait displayed in luxury car showroom near NY's Apollo TheaterJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson portrait displayed in NYC car showroomNEW YORK — A rarely seen portrait of Michael Jackson is on display inside a New York City showroom that sells luxury cars to celebrities. Owner Marty Abrams says an oil painting titled "The Book" is the only portrait Jackson sat for because he was friends with Australian painter Brett-Livingstone Strong.
Jacko to be buried in 2,50,000 dlrsold plated coffinJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson will be buried in a solid bronze, gold-plated coffin worth a whopping 2,50,000 dollars, say reports. According to TMZ.com, the casket, called a Promethean, will feature a blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.
Harlem's Apollo Theater continues Michael Jackson tributes with amateur night moonwalk contestJuly 2nd, 2009 Apollo Theater's amateur show dedicated to JacksonNEW YORK — Tributes to the King of Pop continued Wednesday at the Apollo Theater, where the weekly Amateur Night turned into a Michael Jackson celebration, with impersonators emulating his outfits and mimicking his dance moves. Teenager Mike Rios was the first to demonstrate his Jackson jinks and jukes when the Harlem theater's doors opened Wednesday night.
Crowds line up early in NYC for Apollo Theater's public memorial service for Michael JacksonJune 30th, 2009 Fans gather for Apollo Theater's Jackson memorialNEW YORK — Thousands of Michael Jackson fans gave the late pop star a raucous yet respectful send-off during six hours of public memorial services celebrating his life and music at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Some 600 fans crowded into the Apollo Theater for each of the services that began shortly after 2 p.m.
Apollo to honor Michael Jackson _ decades after $1,000 gig that helped launch his careerJune 28th, 2009 Apollo Theater to pay tribute to Michael JacksonNEW YORK — The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson's career plans a star-studded musical memorial on the same stage where he and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week, for $1,000. "They couldn't pay their hotel bill," recalled Bobby Schiffman, whose family owned Harlem's Apollo Theater in 1967.
Apollo honors Michael Jackson _ 40 years after a $1,000 gig that helped launch his careerJune 27th, 2009 Jackson at Apollo _ 40 years after his $1,000 gigNEW YORK — The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson's career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer. The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m.
'American Idol' alum Syesha Mercado finds her way to stage revival of 'Dreamgirls'June 26th, 2009 'American Idol' alum finds her way to 'Dreamgirls'NEW YORK — "Dreamgirls" has turned to an "American Idol" alum to play one of the leads in the upcoming stage revival of the musical in New York City. Syesha (SAH'-yeesh-uh) Mercado (MURH'-kah-doh) will portray Deena Jones in the production, which will begin a national tour at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, Nov.
Makeshift memorial outside Harlem theater where Michael Jackson performed as a childJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson mourned outside Harlem theaterNEW YORK — People heading to work were stopping at a makeshift memorial outside Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child. The tributes were being written Friday on pieces of cardboard, and on newspapers bearing his photo.
Jamie Foxx says boo-birds came out for his first comedy routine at the ApolloJune 11th, 2009 Jamie Foxx: 'I got booed at the Apollo'NEW YORK — Is there anything Jamie Foxx can't conquer? His first try at the Apollo, apparently. The singer/actor/comedian says the first time he tried his stand-up act on the famed stage, he was roundly booed.
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.
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