Kylie Minogue to become Vegas ShowgirlOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Australian singer Kylie Minogue has become a Vegas Showgirl, it has emerged. The beauty's sister Dannii revealed that her recent performance in America was so impressive that Vegas promoters immediately offered her a residency.
Jackson tipped to be 2010's highest earning starSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop legend Michael Jackson is set to become the highest earning celebrity of 2010, with experts predicting the star will bring in an estimated $240 million in revenue. The King of Pop's music shot back into the charts following his sudden death in June and the executors of his estate are planning to launch an official range of merchandise as well, reports contactmusic.com.
Destiny's Child to reunite in 2010?September 1st, 2009 LONDON - R'n'B trio Destiny's Child are set to reunite in 2010, according to ex-group member Michelle Williams. The trio consisting of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams are planning to get back together in 2010, reports newsoftheworld.co.uk.
Paula Abdul in talks to headline revue-style stage show in VegasAugust 28th, 2009 LONDON - Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Sin City. Abdul, 47, was rumoured last year to be in negotiations with executives at several Las Vegas casinos to headline a cheer-themed stage show in late 2009, reports the Daily Express.
MJ death probe: Police raid his regular Beverly Hills pharmacyAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Cops have raided a pharmacy in Beverly Hills, where Michael Jackson was a regular, searching for any evidence of "improper dispensing of controlled substances". Jackson is believed to have received Demerol from Mickey Fine pharmacy, reports The Sun.
Michael Jackson to be buried on birthdayAugust 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson will be laid to rest on his birthday, according to the singer's father. Jackson will be buried in Forest Lawn cemetery at 10 a.m.
'MJ was planning directorial debut'July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was planning to make his debut as a moviemaker, according to reports. The pop legend had apparently signed up to co-direct and finance a drama about foster children just three months before his death.
Jackson's Neverland ranch to be rebuilt in Vegas?July 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's sprawling Neverland ranch should be dismantled and rebuilt in Las Vegas as a permanent memorial to the star, according to a planning expert. Attempts to restore the King of Pop's legendary home in the Santa Ynez Valley, California, would cost millions of dollars, upset local residents, and could take up to 10 years to develop.
Winehouse wants to move to the CaribbeanJune 21st, 2009 NEW YORK - Amy Winehouse is planning to move to the Caribbean, as the troubled British singer has submitted an application to become a permanent resident of St. Lucia. The British singer escaped to the island in 2008 in a bid to tackle her drink and drug problems and escape the constant paparazzi presence trailing her in London and now she hopes to swap England for the Caribbean for good, reports thehollywoodgossip.com.
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.
Michael Jackson's kids visit him without customary masksJune 5th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson's children visited the singer without their customary masks in a recording studio here. Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, were seen for the first time without their customary masks, reported thesun.co.uk.
Larry King's wife eying 'Spider-Man' musical roleJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - American television and radio host Larry King's wife Shawn Southwick is in negotiations to secure a role in the new Spider-Man musical on Broadway. Contactmusic.com reports that the broadcast interviewers' wife was due to work for vocal impressionist Danny Gans at a Las Vegas show this summer but the entertainer's tragic death last month left her out of work.
Michael Jackson to open 'Thriller' casinoJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson is reportedly planning to open a "Thriller" casino in Las Vegas, based on a zombie theme from his worldwide hit. Contactmusic.com reports that the 50-year-old singer is planning the casino launch next year in Sin City, as a business endeavour that can help revive his flagging fortunes.
Michael Jackson postpones comeback tourMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has postponed his live comeback shows. Some of the dates have been pushed until next year.
Jacko 'too thin' for O2 residency, say docsMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson is "too thin" and should gain weight before his mammoth O2 residency, according to medics. Doctors say that the erstwhile King of Pop is 20lb underweight, and urgently needs to pile on the pounds before he ventures on to the 50 live shows, from July 8 to February 24.