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.
When Russell Crowe just couldn't get enough of boozeAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Russell Crowe was reportedly banned from a pub in Windlesham, Surrey, England, after getting into an argument. The actor was said to have created ruckus after the local tavern keeper told him it was closing time.
Fast food making Brits desert knives 'n' forksJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - Sales of knives are increasingly plummeting in Britain, with more and more people using their hands to eat food like pizza. Department store giant Debenhams has revealed that people have forgotten to eat with a knife and fork.
MJ's 'putrid' perfume set to hit UK shelvesJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Bottles of late King of Pop Michael Jackson's yet unreleased "putrid" perfume may soon hit the shelves in UK markets. Jacko had planned to launch his own fragrance, described as "dangerously seductive", 19 years ago, reports The Sun.
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.
Madonna to pay homage to Jacko at O2 arenaJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna is all set to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, and that too at the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The Queen of Pop has prepared a special part of her concert at O2 arena today (July 4), reports Fox News.
Jacko often forgot to eat and had to be 'force fed' while preparing for O2 gigsJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - One of Michael Jackson's closest confidants has revealed that the star was so immersed in his preparations for his O2 Arena comeback gigs that he often forgot to eat, and had to be "force fed". If AEG Live boss Randy Phillips is to be believed, Jackson's calorie intake had fallen to dangerously low levels in the days before his death.
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 used to cry a lot before his death: former managerJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson increased his drug use after the child sex allegations piled up and he used to cry often, says the late pop star's former manager Dieter Wiesner who also said that Jackson was in a "pathetic condition" before he died, battling drinks and weakness. Wiesner claims that Jackson increased his drug use as the child sex allegations piled up, thesun.co.uk reported.
Jacko 'was set to perform with his oldest son during London shows'July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's 12-year-old son Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. also known as 'Prince' was set to make his stage debut with his father during the tour, it has emerged.
'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 hires personal trainer to shape up for UK tourJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.
Katy Perry was dumb struck after meeting idol MadonnaJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Katy Perry has revealed she could barely get words out of her mouth after meeting her idol Madonna for the first time. The singer said she was thrilled to learn that the Queen of Pop liked her music during an interview last year.
Jimi Hendrix was murdered by his manager, says friendJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Rock legend Jimi Hendrix was murdered by his manager Michael Jeffery in London for an insurance policy, says a friend. Hendrix's former roadie James Tappy Wright revealed that the singer was stuffed with drugs and booze by his manager, reported contactmusic.com.
Hendrix's manager murdered him, says former aideMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - A former roadie has claimed in a new book that rock legend Jimi Hendrix was murdered by his manager. According to James "Tappy" Wright, Hendrix's manager, Michael Jeffrey, who stood to collect millions of dollars on the star's life insurance policy, drunkenly confessed to killing him by stuffing pills into his mouth and washing them down with several bottles of red wine.