Tom Jones says no to retirementOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Tom Jones is enjoying his musical journey and has no plans to make an exit even as he turns 70 next year. The Welsh crooning veteran says he is fond of performing and his voice is still strong.
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.
Macca fears he could end up like DiSeptember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sir Paul McCartney believes in slowing down his car whenever the paparazzi chase him lest he suffers the same fate as Princess Diana. The former Beatle confesses that Princess Diana's car crash flashes before his eyes whenever he's being tailed by the paparazzi.
Macca admits he thought 'The Beatles would last couple of years'September 9th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has confessed that when the Beatles started making music, he thought they would only last "at best a couple of years". With the launch of the release of new Beatles computer game, The Beatles: Rock Band, the legendary musician has expressed his pride at the enduring popularity of the band.
Macca breaks silence over friendship with LennonAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has broken the silence over his friendship with his 'The Beatles' co-member John Lennon, and denied that they shared a sour relationship. Macca seems considerate about his dead friend's drug use, and believes that the complaints his pal made in interviews that he sabotaged songs in the studio could be excused, as he always expressed his love in the end.
Macca stages gig outside 'Beatles US debut building' as part of Letterman's showJuly 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Music legend Sir Paul McCartney returned to the famed Ed Sullivan Theater to stage an outdoor concert on Wednesday, as part of his appearance on the 'Late Show With David Letterman'. The Ed Sullivan Theater is the same building where McCartney's former band 'The Beatles' made their U.S.
Macca, John Lennon 'planned Beatles reunion'July 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon had come very close to reuniting The Beatles, according to a new book. In his new book "Paul McCartney: A Life," Peter Ames Carlin says that Macca missed making music with Lennon so much that he made a surprise midnight visit in the spring of 1974 to the Burbank studio where his former band mate was recording, the New York Daily News reports.
Macca never thought MJ would bequeath Beatles back catalogue to himJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has said that he never bought the suggestion that King of Pop Michael Jackson would bequeath the rights to the Beatles back catalogue to him. "Some time ago, the media came up with the idea that Michael Jackson was going to leave his share in the Beatles songs to me in his will which was completely made up and something I didn't believe for a second," the Mirror quoted him as saying.
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'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.
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.
Will.i.am, Jacko's secret dance music albumJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper William J. Adams a.k.a.
'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 may leave Macca 200-song Beatles collectionJune 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - King of Pop Michael Jackson's sudden death at a rented Los Angeles home on Thursday has triggered speculation that his 200-song Beatles collection may go to Sir Paul McCartney. An AOL music website report suggested earlier this year that Jackson had plans to leave McCartney the long-contested rights to 200 songs of the Fab Four's iconic repertoire, valued at about 500 million dollars.
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.