Correction: Celeb-BirthdaysOctober 1st, 2009 Correction: Celeb-BirthdaysIn the Jan. 26 fixture on celebrity birthdays, The Associated Press incorrectly reported Sean Kingston's age on his Feb.
Dear sir or madam, will you read my ... essay? Early musings of Beatle discoveredSeptember 30th, 2009 Early McCartney musings discovered in LiverpoolLONDON — A discovery in a Liverpool library has revealed that Paul McCartney's talent for writing was winning him prizes when he was just 10 — though for an essay about the queen, rather than a hit song. A British researcher said he found an essay written — in very tidy, curling script — by the future Beatle for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
List of video music award winnersSeptember 13th, 2009 List of video music award winnersA partial list of winners of the MTV Video Music Awards. VIDEO OF THE YEAR: Beyonce, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."
BEST FEMALE VIDEO: Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me."
BEST ROCK VIDEO: Green Day, "21 Guns."
BEST POP VIDEO: Britney Spears, "Womanizer."
BEST MALE VIDEO: T.I.
Partial list of video music award winnersSeptember 13th, 2009 Partial list of video music award winnersA partial list of winners of the MTV Video Music Awards. BEST FEMALE VIDEO: Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me."
BEST ROCK VIDEO: Green Day, "21 Guns."
BEST POP VIDEO: Britney Spears, "Womanizer."
BEST MALE VIDEO: T.I.
Video shows 'MJ not dead'August 26th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Michael Jackson is not dead after reportedly getting access to an alleged video of the King of Pop. The video shows a man, allegedly MJ, jumping out of a coroner's van after his death.
Report: Godfather of Michael Jackson's kids claims he is real father of Jackson's daughterAugust 9th, 2009 Report: Jackson kids' godfather claims paternityLONDON —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris. The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he "gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids — and I believe Paris is my daughter."
The newspaper also quotes Lester, is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show "Oliver!" as saying he's willing to take a paternity test.
PETA: Video shows Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey trainers abusing animals backstageJuly 22nd, 2009 PETA: Video shows Ringling Bros. abusing animalsNEW YORK — An animal-rights group has released a video showing what it says is the abuse of Ringling Bros.
MJ's kids 'turn to God, games, painting to cope with his death'July 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - King of Pop Michael Jackson's kids have reportedly turned to God, computer games and painting to live through the anguish of their father's sudden demise. The three children-Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket, were taken to a Jehovah's Witness centre by the late icon's older sister Rebbie.
Country singer Ferlin Husky released from Nashville hospital, recovering at homeJuly 15th, 2009 Country singer Ferlin Husky recovering at homeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer is recuperating at home after being released from a Nashville hospital.
Bombshell Jacko tape reveals his attitude to sex, skin colour, child abuseJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - A bombshell tape of Michael Jackson defending himself while being questioned over child abuse allegations has been found, revealing the late star's attitude to sex, skin colour and his stand on the claims. The never seen before video shows the singer with his hands in dismay and groaning irritably while a legal team quizzed him in 1996 as part of a lawsuit filed against him by staff at Neverland ranch in California.
Miko Brando: Assistant, Friend and Bodyguard of Michael JacksonJune 27th, 2009 That's the picture of Miko Brando, who is appearing tonight on Larry King's show on CNN, as Larry King invites close friends of Michael Jackson to talk about the legendary pop singer's life and career. Miko Brando who served as a long-time bodyguard of Michael Jackson is the son of great actor, Marlon Brando.
Will Smith looking after kids but won't do cookingJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - World's most bankable star Will Smith who is on a break from movies while his wife Jada Pinkett Smith shoots for her TV series Hawthorne doesn't cook for his kids despite staying at home. Although the Men In Black star is happy to stay at home and look after the three children they raise together - 16-year-old Trey from his previous relationship and Jaden, 10, Willow, 8, with Jada, he isn't keen on preparing meals for the family, reports contactmusic.com.
Simpson-Wentz presents hubby Pete with emotional home video on birthdayJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American pop singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has presented her hubby Pete Wentz with an emotional home video to celebrate his 30th birthday. Wentz celebrated his birthday on June 5, and his wife made a special tape of herself playing with their baby son Bronx as a special gift for the Fall Out Boy rocker.
Lady Gaga romps in new 'Paparazzi' videoMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Lady Gaga's 'shocking video' of her new single 'Paparazzi' includes everything from sex, violence, paparazzi to revenge. The seven-minute video has been made by Swedish director Jonas Akerlund of The Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up, reports the Sun.
Peter Andre 'splashes out £1.8m on luxurious pad for him and kids'May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Love-split Peter Andre has finally found the dream home for him and the kids. According to reports, the Australian singer spent 1.8million pounds on the luxury pad, telling estranged wife Katie Price: "This is where I want the kids to be."
The 36-year-old was apparently left fuming and devastated after being banned from seeing stepson Harvey - Katie's son by footballer Dwight Yorke - on his seventh birthday on Wednesday.