Jacksons Praise Connick, Jr. For Slamming 'tribute' ActOctober 9th, 2009 MARLON JACKSON has commended HARRY CONNICK, JR. for reprimanding the behaviour of six white men dancing as the JACKSON 5 on a Aussie talent show - but is adamant the performers didn't mean to cause offence.
Lopez Not Becoming LolaOctober 9th, 2009 JENNIFER LOPEZ has denied rumours she's reinventing herself for her forthcoming album by adopting a new stage moniker. The singer/actress has returned to the studio to record tracks for her upcoming Love? release.
Blige Says No To Jackson's Vienna TributeSeptember 9th, 2009 JERMAINE JACKSON's planned Vienna, Austria tribute to his late brother MICHAEL is beginning to look like a case of wishful thinking - MARY J. BLIGE has turned the show down.
Bennett And Wonder Unite For Duets DiscAugust 27th, 2009 Music legends TONY BENNETT and STEVIE WONDER are teaming up to record a new album of duets. Bosses at Bennett's record label Columbia have confirmed the iconic pair - who have 36 Grammys between them - will hit the studio soon to begin recording to the disc, although they are keeping tight lipped about song selection, a title, and when the record will be released.
Peter Andre to stage Jackson tributeAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Peter Andre is planning a Michael Jackson tribute concert. The "Behind closed doors" singer has been in "regular contact" with the late pop legend's sister La Toya and is hoping to meet her next week to finalise their plans for a show, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Peter Andre planning MJ concert tributeAugust 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Aussie singer Peter Andre has revealed that he's in talks with La Toya Jackson to stage a concert as a tribute to late Michael. In an interview to New! magazine, the 'Behind Closed Doors' hitmaker said he has been in "regular contact" with La Toya and hopes to "finalise" their plans next week.
Jackson's brothers reunite to pay tribute to the legend MJJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brothers Marlon, Randy and Tito are set to stage a Jackson 5 reunion for a Jamaican music festival as a tribute to the late King of Pop. The three brothers will perform a mix of Jackson 5 songs and solo hits at the Reggae Sumfest starting July 19 to 25 July, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Michael Jackson's Unreleased SongsJuly 17th, 2009 TMZ reports about a Michael Jackson's unreleased song - "A Place with No Name". It sounds similar to the song "A Horse with No Name" released by the group America back in 1971.
Unreleased Jackson song hits the netJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - A previously unheard song recorded by Michael Jackson in 1971 has hit the Internet. Entitled 'A Place With No Name', the audio track is a take on 'A Horse With No Name', which was recorded by the group America in 1971.
Thornton pens song to raise venereal disease awarenessJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Actor and singer Billy Bob Thornton wants to create awareness about venereal disease through a song. Contactmusic.com reports that the Oscar winning actor, who is the leader of the band The Boxmasters, thinks there aren't enough songs about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and he wants to write one.
Jackson's daughter Paris' final necklace gift to himJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter Paris wrapped a necklace around her father's wrist as he lay in his open coffin, the singer's elder sister La Toya has revealed. La Toya, 53, saw Paris' heartbreaking act during the family's private viewing of his body at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Jackson's daughter wants to record a song for himJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Jackson, who paid an emotional tribute to her father and pop legend Michael Jackson at his memorial service Tuesday, is keen to sing a track for him after being inspired by the artistes who performed at the star-studded service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 11-year-old girl has discussed her plans with her aunts, uncles and grandparents but they are keen to protect her privacy, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Jackson's daughter Paris pays tearful tribute at memorial serviceJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him "the best father I could imagine" at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The emotional tribute by the 11-year-old girl, who Jackson shielded from public view during his life, capped a sombre, spiritual ceremony that celebrated the superstar's work through his life.
Katie Holmes to pay tribute to Judy Garland on 'So You Think You Can Dance'July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes will pay tribute to Judy Garland on the 100th episode of hit U.S. talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance' by performing.
Jacksons to take over London shows?July 1st, 2009 LONDON - The boss of the firm promoting Michael Jackson's 50 London shows has opened the door to the possibility of former Jackson 5 members reforming for gigs at the O2 venue. Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live, said that he would like the King of Pop's family members to take his place as a tribute to the late singer.