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.
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.
Lee To Miss Three More Motley Crue GigsAugust 22nd, 2009 TOMMY LEE will miss three more MOTLEY CRUE gigs as he waits for his wounded hand to heal - the rockers have recruited another replacement drummer for their upcoming shows. Lee scorched his hand while playing with sparklers earlier this month (Aug09) and was sidelined for a string of concerts with Sevendust star Morgan Rose stepping in to help.
Jacko looked picture of health two days before deathJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson is said to have been in incredible form just two days before his death. Jacko was pictured strutting about the stage rehearsing his moves for his gigs at London's O2, which was to start next month.
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.
Jackson's final rehearsal to be cut into last albumJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Music and video recordings of pop legend Michael Jackson's final rehearsal prior to his sudden death are set to be released by the star's former concert promoters as his last album. Cameras captured Jackson singing and dancing last Wednesday, just one day before he died after cardiac arrest and the footage is being compiled for a DVD and album, reports contactmusic.com.
'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.
Michael Jackson, kids let veils downJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson, who hasn't been seen without a veil in the recent past, let his guard down to allow the world a rare glimpse of him and his kids. Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, were seen without their customary masks on Thursday, reports thesun.co.uk.
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 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.
Jacko postpones opening gigs of London comeback tourMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour This Is It UK in London. The King of Pop, who was due to kick off a much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8, said he needed more time for rehearsals to ensure the shows were perfect.
Jacko picks final 12 backing dancers for O2 gigsMay 19th, 2009 LONDON - American pop star Michael Jackson has finally selected the 12 dancers who would be backing him during his O2 arena gigs. The backing dancers were picked after an X-Factor style competition to discover the most talented movers in the world.
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.
Jacko preparing a Moonwalk-beating dance move for O2 showsMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - Pop sensation Michael Jackson is trying his best to ensure that fans watching his O2 shows leave with the desperation to copy his dance moves, for he has hired world-famous choreographer Kenny Ortega to come up with a fresh move that will beat the singer's signature Moonwalk. Kenny has already worked with Jacko on his Dangerous and History world tours.
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