Lady Gaga voted Weirdest Star in ShowbizNovember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Lady Gaga has been voted the Weirdest Celebrity for her provocative paparazzi video. In the promo, the eccentric star is seen sitting in a wheelchair, declaring she has killed her boyfriend.
Jackson Rejected Madonna SongSeptember 21st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON approached good friend MADONNA to write a song for him - but rejected a track the Material Girl penned because it was too "provocative". The King Of Pop became friends with the singer in the early 1990s, and the pair often accompanied each other to events.
Macca accuses Jacko's dad for his troublesJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has accused Michael Jackson's dad for many of the late superstar's troubles. The former Beatle said that the King of Pop's alleged beatings from his dad Joe, 79, might have been responsible for his troubles.
Jacko's long-time costumers to design his burial suitJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers are the same who had been hired to create costumes for the late pop star's 'This Is It' comeback concerts in London.
Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fundJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - The Dutch pension fund ABP is set to benefit from the surge in the sale of Michael Jackon's music after his death. ABP owns the rights to a number of the late King of Pop's songs.
Jacko's death leaves Quincy Jones heartbrokenJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - American record producer Quincy Jones has revealed that he has been left heartbroken over King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. Jones, 76, who calls Jackson his "little brother", had been the brains behind the star's biggest albums - 'Off The Wall', 'Bad' and record-breaking 'Thriller'.
Jacko's sensational O2 rehearsal video shows him in good formJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's final rehearsal video for his O2 gigs shows that he was in a very highly energetic form. Jacko could be seen doing a sensational routine, leaping across the stage as he performed his hit 'They Don't Care About Us'.
Quincy Jones won't attend Jacko's funeralJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.
Coroner dismisses Jacko's leaked autopsy reportJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The coroner who examined Michael Jackson's body has rubbished a leaked autopsy report, claiming it is "false". British tabloids had revealed details allegedly taken from an autopsy report conducted after the King of Pop's tragic death.
Janet Jackson may be named executor of Michael Jackson's estateJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's sister, Janet, may be named executor of his estate, if reports are to be believed. "She's in charge, she has the documents, she has control of his stuff," the Daily Star quoted a relative as saying.
Michael Jackson's hits becoming posthumous toppers on Brit chartsJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - While the sudden death of Michael Jackson has left many fans heartbroken, his records have re-entered all charts at top positions in Britain. The moonwalking superstar has a posthumous chart-topper with album Number Ones.
Michael Jackson's kids "doing fine" with grandmomJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After Michael Jackson's tragic death, the singer's three kids are doing fine and are with their grandmother, Brian Oxman, Jackson's family attorney, said. "They are in the care of a nanny," Usmagazine.com quoted Oxman as saying.
I'm heartbroken, says Michael Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie PresleyJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Lisa Marie Presley is heartbroken after learning about ex-husband Michael Jackson's death following an apparent heart attack. The 41-year-old songtress married the king of pop in August 1994 but split 20 months later.
'Devastated' Liz Taylor grieving over Michael Jackson's death in privateJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of pop Michael Jackson's close friend Elizabeth Taylor is "too devastated" to comment on his death. Her representatives have revealed that she is grieving her loss in private at this time.
More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback gigs up for grabs; you betta hurryJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London are to go on sale. The "limited" number of extra seats, estimated to cost hundreds per show, had previously been restrained while the production logistics were being tallied.
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P Diddy: “He showed that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life. He made me believe in magic.”
Here I’ve tried to collect all notable tributes paid to Michael Jackson by peers: tributespaid.com/quotes-on/michael-jackson