Now, Amy Winehouse wants to do her own gigsAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Amy Winehouse has said that she is set to make a comeback and perform her own gigs. The troubled star made the announcement after sharing the stage with her idols 'The Specials' recently.
'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.
Janet Jackson 'to fill in bro Michael's shoes for O2 gigs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - If sources are to be believed, Janet Jackson will be filling in the shoes of her late brother and icon Michael in some of the O2 gigs he was supposed perform.Janet has been sounded out about fronting some of the shows," The Sun quoted a source as saying. "A number of discussions have taken place and things are looking hopeful," the source added.
Sister Janet Jackson to fill in for Jacko at O2 gigs?June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Janet Jackson is expected to take her late brother Michael Jackson's place for some of the gigs he was scheduled to perform here. Organisers are trying to rope her in to avoid heavy losses.
Michael Jackson was working on new song with his kidsJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was writing a new song with the help of his three young kids, it has emerged. The King of Pop started writing the number - titled River Ripple - after spending a day playing traditional games with son Prince Michael, 12, daughter Paris, 11, and six-year-old Prince Michael II - nicknamed Blanket.
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.
Now, Michael Jackson on 'disabled child hunt' for London gigsJune 18th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson is reportedly on the lookout for a child who is missing limbs or in a wheelchair to share the stage with him during his comeback concerts in London. The King of Pop is due to kick off his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena next month.
'Jacko's weird London gigs child choir demands'June 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has turned his London gigs preparation into a nightmare for promoters after making a series of weird demands for his child choir, according to reports. The King of Pop had apparently sent emails to organisers AEG Live, demanding every child singer to be able to do sign language.
Jacko 'thrilled' to do 50 comeback gigs in LondonJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The promoters behind Michael Jackson's comeback tour have blasted allegations that the singer was angry with them for booking 50 shows in London, insisting he is rather 'thrilled'. The King of Pop was previously reported to have told his fans that he wanted to do 10 concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
Jacko's fury over being forced to do 50 gigs in LondonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has told his fans he is livid with concert promoters for booking him to do 50 shows in London than 10 as he desired. The King of Pop made the revelation outside his LA dance studio, telling fans he wanted to perform only a couple of concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
Jacko doing UK tour 'to build trust fund for his kids'June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson decided to step out for his London tour after a 13-year gap to set up a trust fund for his kids, according to the organiser of his forthcoming gigs. The King of Pop, who last toured in 1996, was due to kick start his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.
Jacko wants Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity as dance partners for O2 gigsJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson wants Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity to perform with him on stage. He is said to be so excited about the boys' victory that he wants to see them dancing in his upcoming This Is It UK shows at the O2 Arena in East London.
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.
Jacko 'falls for baton-twirling circus babe'May 24th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson is said to be besotted with a baton-twirling circus stnner who he wants to perform at his comeback London gigs. Jacko, who has already recruited a professional pole dancer to join his troupe at the tour, is about to sign Noriko Takahashi, 30, who is currently appearing in Las Vegas in the Cirque du Soleil production Ka.
Noel Gallagher is against gigs in car-parking areasMay 15th, 2009 LONDON - Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has expressed his anger on promoters who book huge car parking areas as location for their gigs. Noel, who recently performed in Argentina, Chile and Peru, revealed that he would like to perform in huge stadiums instead of car parks.
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