Jermaine Jackson slams critics for suggesting he's 'cashing in' on MJ's nameOctober 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jermaine Jackson has lashed out at critics for suggesting that he is "cashing in" on his brother Michael's death by constantly talking to the media about the late King of Pop. He said that the allegation that he was using his brother's name to make money for himself was "absurd".
Susan Boyle's debut album tops charts - three months before releaseSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Scottish singer Susan Boyle's debut album has reached the number one spot three months even before it has been released. The Britain's Got Talent sensation headed the pre-sale ratings on Amazon.com just hours after her CD was officially announced, with 'I Dreamed A Dream' set to go on sale on November 23.
Susan Boyle to crack US with new music before UKJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle might give a taste of her new album to American audience before releasing any music in Britain. The singer, who shot to fame on ITV's 'Britain's Got Talent', is planning a trip to United States in November.
Susan Boyle's debut single still a mysteryJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - The song that will be released as a Susan Boyle single has not been finalised as yet, her spokeswoman has revealed. It was reported that the 48-year-old 'Britain's Got Talent' star would be releasing a cover of classic song, 'Moon River', as her debut song.
Boyle's bid to become modern day Hepburn with Moon River recordJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle may well resemble a modern day version of Audrey Hepburn with her recording of hit "Breakfast At Tiffanys" track "Moon River". The Britain's Got Talent star is reportedly half done recording her debut album that includes the 1961 Oscar winning number.
Susan Boyle 'gets fame-handling tips from idol Elaine Paige'July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle was reportedly left starstruck as she received tips on handling fame from her idol Elaine Paige. The Britain's Got Talent finalist met veteran singer Elaine, who advised her to look after her voice, not to say yes to everything and to make sure she does not drain herself.
Susan Boyle says sudden fame hit her 'like a giant demolition ball'July 21st, 2009 Susan Boyle: Fame is like 'giant demolition ball'NEW YORK — Susan Boyle says sudden fame hit her like a "giant demolition ball."
The Scottish singing sensation tells NBC's "Today" show, in an interview to air Wednesday, that adjusting to her overnight celebrity has been difficult. Her first appearance on "Britain's Got Talent" earlier this year had millions of YouTube hits.
Cowell admits Boyle's rise to fame could have been handled differentlyJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell has confessed that Susan Boyle's phenomenal rise to fame and her subsequent emotional breakdowns could have been handled differently. The show judge said show organisers could have been more careful in addressing Susan's problems after she became an overnight star with her jaw dropping performance of her audition song.
Susan Boyle's story is 'perfect cinema fodder'June 8th, 2009 LONDON - The story of Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle will certainly end up on the big screen, according to Barry Norman, former presenter of the BBC's Film programme. The 75-year-old thinks that the Scottish singing sensation's story is perfect cinema fodder.
Susan Boyle's brother says singer has been released from clinicJune 5th, 2009 Susan Boyle released from mental health clinicLONDON — The brother of talent-show contestant Susan Boyle says the singer has left a mental health care facility and is doing better. Gerry Boyle told GMTV Friday that his sister had been released from the London clinic.
Kylie Minogue says no-one to blame for Susan Boyle's breakdownJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - Aussie singer Kylie Minogue says that no-one is to blame for Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle's breakdown. Speaking at the Glamour magazine Women of the Year Awards in London, the pop princess said she was suspicious of press reports on the singer's condition.
Susan Boyle's 18-year senior widower 'crush' rejects her advancesMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle has been smitten with 18-year senior widower after the two met at a prayer group two years ago and her advances remain unreturned, it has emerged. Helmut Glaser, 66, revealed that the "lovely" singing sensation, 48, has been besotted with him and communicated her feelings.
Cybersquatters hoping to cash in on Susan Boyle's popularityMay 28th, 2009 LONDON - Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle is being targeted by cybersquatters, who want to make money from the global interest in Britain's Got Talent's contestant. Boyle is among 33 of the 40 talent show contestants, who have had their domain names registered unofficially and fake Twitter accounts created by web savvy fans keen to cash in on their popularity.
Even Homer Simpson is Susan Boyle's fanMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle became a worldwide sensation after appearing on Britain's Got Talent and now her global fame has reached a new level with a mention on The Simpsons. Although she will not appear as a character - an accolade granted only to former Prime Minister Tony Blair and international superstars like Michael Jackson, Ringo Starr, Elton John and Paul McCartney - she is to be namechecked by family patriarch Homer during the show's 20th anniversary season.
Fame forces Susan Boyle to change phone numberMay 5th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent's singing sensation Susan Boyle has had to change her phone number following her fame, which has kept her from getting a good night's sleep. Boyle, 48, who was in the phonebook in the small town of Blackburn, West Lothian, kept on getting calls from fans around the world, and when she was given a mobile by telly bosses, she was too nervous about using it.
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