Knight To Retire, Says JacksonOctober 9th, 2009 Soul legend GLADYS KNIGHT is set to retire from music after her current U.K. tour, according to her close pal TITO JACKSON.
Spears To Release Second Hits CollectionSeptember 25th, 2009 BRITNEY SPEARS is following in the footsteps of her idol MADONNA - she is bringing out another greatest hits collection. To celebrate 10 years in the music industry, Spears is releasing The Singles Collection, five years after her first 'best of' package, My Prerogative, back in 2004.
Ono Praises 'survivor' SpearsSeptember 21st, 2009 JOHN LENNON's widow YOKO ONO has spoken out in defence of BRITNEY SPEARS, insisting the pop star should be applauded for turning her life around. The singer has revived her career with a hit album and successful world tour following her 2008 meltdown, which led to a stint in hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Britney's Ex Finds A New SpearsSeptember 17th, 2009 BRITNEY SPEARS' former boyfriend has found a new love - and she looks just like the pop superstar. The singer's longtime agent Jason Trawick was spotted hand in hand with a new girl outside Bally's casino in Las Vegas earlier this month (Sep09) - and bystanders had to
do a double take because she looked just like Spears.
Britney Spears on 'man hunt'September 10th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears is hunting for a new partner, according to reports.he 27-year-old singer is all low and lonely after reportedly being dumped by boyfriend Jason Trawick. Sources had recently revealed that Britney had asked Trawick to give her some time by herself.
Kiri Te Kanawa Vows To Keep On SingingSeptember 4th, 2009 Opera legend DAME KIRI TE KANAWA has dismissed rumours she is set to retire next year (10) - vowing to keep on singing until she dies. The New Zealand-born soprano admits she was left fuming by recent newspaper reports which claimed she is set to take her final bow at the Cologne Opera in Germany in 2010.
Hit-starved Spears hires Australian twin songwritersJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears wants to churn out a hit song and has hired Australian twin songwriters to help her. Thesun.co.uk reports that Spears is working with Olivia and Mirian Nervo who have in the past collaborated with singers like Kelly Rowland.
Jackson 'warned Britney not to end up like him'July 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A few weeks before his death, Michael Jackson reportedly advised Britney Spears to retire from the music industry to focus on life with her family. The late 'Thriller' star - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 25 - reportedly telephoned the 'Toxic' hitmaker and warned her not to 'end up' like him.
Timberlake, Spears 'deeply saddened' by Michael Jackson's deathJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake have paid tribute to King of Pop Michael Jackson, who died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles. The 'Toxic' hitmaker revealed that she was planning on catching one of his comeback concerts next month in London.
Fun time for Spears with sons at London zooJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears, who is in London for her Circus tour, took a day off to take her sons to the zoo. The singer enjoyed her visit with sons Sean Preston (3) and Jayden James (2) with ex-husband Kevin Federline, reported thesun.co.uk
Spears has hired Federline as a nanny for their sons and is paying him $5,000 per week for baby sitting.
Spears no more a fitness freakJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears, who used to be a fitness freak, says she lost interest in gym after the birth of her sons. Spears has two sons - Sean Preston (3) and Jayden James (2) - with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Justin Timberlake 'plans to take hit clothing business global'May 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Justin Timberlake's clothing business is doing so well that he's planning to take it global, say reports. The hunky star founded William Rast with his pal Trace Ayala back in 2005.
Believe it or not: At last a calm, elegant and quiet Britney Spears! May 25th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Britney Spears made a low-key appearance as an honorary bridesmaid at her cousin Laura Lynne Covington's wedding. "When her brother walked her down the aisle, she looked stunningly calm and beautiful.
Britney Spears sued by former bodyguardMay 20th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A lawsuit has been filed by a former bodyguard of Britney Spears against the singer and a security company for causing personal injury. The court papers filed here Monday reveal that Britney caused injuries to Kerry Vine, who worked for Spears and Advanced Security Concepts, reported people.com.
Britney Spears' cousin thanks her for big breakMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears' cousin and former assistant Alli Sims has credited the pop star for her big start in the field of music. Sims says Spears threatened to fire her if she didn't pursue her dream, reports contactmusic.com.