Canadian space tourist hosts space show to push water conservationOctober 9th, 2009 Circus billionaire hosts space showMONTREAL — Canadian space tourist and circus billionaire Guy Laliberte mixed star power, science lectures, music and poetry in hosting a show from the International Space Station that was broadcast on television and the Internet. People from around the world tuned in on Friday to the Cirque du Soleil founder, who brought his crusade to preserve the world's water resources down to Earth from his host's chair on the International Space Station.
Mika to moonwalk in MJ's shoesSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Beirut-born singer Mika is set to fill Michael Jackson's shoes, for he has inherited the late King of Pop's designer shoes, including the ones the late superstar was to moonwalk in onstage at London's O2 Arena. The 'Thriller' hit-maker had hired Mika's good friend Christian Louboutin to design all the fancy footwear for his 'This Is It' concerts.
Rupert Grint desperate for a girlfriendAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is desperate to find a girlfriend. The British actor, who plays the boy wizard's best buddy Ron Weasley in the series, had to attend Britain's V Festival at the weekend with a friend because he doesn't have a partner to spend his time with.
Berry Gordy to write the introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' memoirAugust 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk."
A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.
Kate Hudson desperate to have baby with beauAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is desperate to have a "beautiful baby" with her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. The "Bride Wars" actress who has been dating the New York Yankees baseball star since May is reportedly desperate to become pregnant with the 34-year-old sportsman's child and raise the kid too, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
MJ's dream - moonwalk on the moonJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson was in advanced talks with a space scientist in a desperate bid to do his famous moonwalk on the moon before he died, says his friend. The singer wanted to beat his rivals into space by actually making it first to the moon to do his famous dance move in a $1.97 billion project, reported newsoftheworld.co.uk.
Incredible pics of MJ's first Moonwalk emergeJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Incredible pictures showing late King of Pop Michael Jackson doing his legendary Moonwalk for the first time in a friend's living room have emerged. According to a report accompanying the pictures, Jackson spent hours studying the ankle, heel, and toes to "glide like he was on ice" across the stage.
Judge approves deals to reprint Michael Jackson's autobiography 'Moonwalk'July 24th, 2009 Judge approves deals to reprint 'Moonwalk'LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday cleared the way for Michael Jackson's autobiography, "Moonwalk," to return to store shelves in the United States, Canada and Europe. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a request by the temporary administrators of the pop icon's estate to enter into new publishing deals.
Cirque du Soleil founder steals space show, previews mission while astronauts work on labJuly 23rd, 2009 Cirque du Soleil founder steals space showCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater is stealing NASA's space show.
Fly composer Quincy Jones to the moon? Only his music rockets into spaceJuly 20th, 2009 Jones won't fly to the moon _ but his music didWASHINGTON — Quincy Jones won't fly to the moon — but his music did. As the crew of Apollo 11 rocketed toward their historic moon landing on July 20, 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin listened to Jones' arrangement of Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon."
In a phone interview from Marbella, Spain, Jones told AP Radio that when he heard the news from Sinatra, it was "like something that's surrealistic.
N Sync's Lance Bass, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr still game for space travelJuly 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - When it comes to travelling in space, N Sync star Lance Bass is still game for it, while supermodel Adriana Lima would not mind taking her family and unborn baby along. Talking at the Louis Vuitton Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing event, Bass said that he would love to go to space because he has even trained for it.
Buzz Aldrin marks 40th anniversary of moonwalk with Boston Pops celebrationJune 11th, 2009 Aldrin marks moon trip anniversary with the PopsBOSTON — Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon 40 years ago. Now he's celebrating with some moon tunes performed by the Boston Pops.
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte space-bound in SeptemberJune 3rd, 2009 Cirque du Soleil founder space-boundMONTREAL — Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte is set to become Canada's first space tourist when he travels on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in September. Chantal Cote, a spokeswoman for the circus troupe, confirmed the trip Wednesday but would not provide further details before a press conference on Thursday.
K-Fed desperate to shed extra weightMay 16th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears' former husband Kevin Federline has been working out day and night in the gym, as he is desperate to lose the extra weight. Federline has gained pounds since his divorce from the 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' hitmaker, and has been working hard to get his toned body back.
Jacko preparing a Moonwalk-beating dance move for O2 showsMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - Pop sensation Michael Jackson is trying his best to ensure that fans watching his O2 shows leave with the desperation to copy his dance moves, for he has hired world-famous choreographer Kenny Ortega to come up with a fresh move that will beat the singer's signature Moonwalk. Kenny has already worked with Jacko on his Dangerous and History world tours.