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.
MJ's kids spotted shopping with nannyOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's kids were seen making a rare public appearance in Los Angeles, when they went out shopping with their nanny. Paris, 11, and Prince Michael, 12, strolled carefree with brother Blanket, seven, which is a far cry from their anguish at Jacko's memorial service in July.
'Peter Andre's nanny is too pretty', complains JordanSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Glamour girl Jordan has found a new reason to fuss now - ex-hubby Peter Andre's pretty nanny. Jordan could not control her anger when she saw snaps of her daughter Princess, 2, with the 22-year-old brunette nursemaid, Nita.
Brown Did Attend Jackson MemorialSeptember 3rd, 2009 A low-key CHRIS BROWN managed to pay his respects to the late MICHAEL JACKSON at his public memorial service in July (09), sitting just rows behind the King of Pop's grieving family at the televised Los Angeles event. The disgraced singer, who fell out of favour with the public following his February (09) attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna, managed to evade the thousands of photographers present at the Staples Center ceremony to join stars like Mariah Carey, Usher and Lionel Richie as they mourned Jackson's passing.
MJ 'a financial and legal deadbeat'August 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - The King of Pop Michael Jackson has died but he has left behind huge amount of unpaid debts to his different business associates. An investigation into his financial credibility has revealed that the late singer is named in about 1000 court actions from lawyers, accountants and associates.
Helen Mirren talks about her 'horrendous rows-filled' marriageJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Dame Helen Mirren has confessed she and her husband have "horrendous" rows when they have a reunion after being months apart. The veteran actress, who has been happily married to acclaimed director Taylor Hackford for 12 years, said coming together again makes the arguments worthwhile.
Debt-ridden Jacko applied for loans under 20 fake namesJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson was so desperate to have money that he had applied for loans under 20 different names, it has been revealed. According to the confidential financial papers, the applications for loan went under the pseudonyms President Mr.
'Broke' Jackson 'performed secret gigs for Arab sheikhs for $2.5M'July 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cash-strapped Michael Jackson used to perform private one-night concerts for Arab sheikhs, and charge them 2.5 million dollars a time, say reports. The King of Pop, who was nearly bankrupt at the time of his death, was said to have relied on handouts from his friend Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of the king of Bahrain.
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.
Jacko could be put on display in a glass coffinJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - The body of late Michael Jackson could be put on display in a glass coffin so that fans can bid adieu to the star before his burial. According to reports, the King of Pop's family has discussed the idea of a see-through casket to allow the public to see him one last time.
'Desperate Jacko blew £30k a month on drugs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was splashing out 30,000-pound a month on prescription drugs, it has emerged. According to reports, the ailing Thriller hitmaker consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death.
Jacko 'was a billion dollar beggar'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - When Michael Jackson died he owed at least 300million dollars - and was begging banks to lend him more moolah, it has emerged. In late 2007, the King of Pop was seeking to borrow 43million dollars, according to The Sun who saw his financial papers.
Michael Jackson wanted to play only 10 gigs in UK, says former nannyJune 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's former nanny has confirmed that he wanted to stage only 10 shows in London, but he failed to read the contract properly. The 'Thriller' hitmaker passed away at a rented Los Angeles home just two weeks before he was due to start his 50 02 Arena shows in London.
Attorney: Rob Lowe, former nanny dismiss defamation lawsuit, countersuit in CaliforniaMay 14th, 2009 Attorney: Rob Lowe, former nanny dismiss lawsuitsLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Rob Lowe says dueling lawsuits between the actor and a former nanny have been dismissed. Larry Stein confirmed Tuesday that the cases involving Jessica Gibson have been dismissed.
Oasis overzealous about Sheikh attending their Brazil concertMay 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English rock band Oasis are thrilled because they are expecting their beloved owner of Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to attend their concert in Brazil. Noel Gallager, who will be performing with his band at the Sao Paulo Arena show, will be all eyes for the Sheikh.