MJ’s siblings give their blessings for Las Vegas birthday tribute

August 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson has been honoured with a star on the Palms Casino's Walk of Fame in Las Vegas. The singer received the tribute on what would have been his 51st birthday on August 29.

August 30th, 2009 BANGALORE - A collection inspired by 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson left Indian fashion enthusiasts awed in Bangalore. Showcased by the one of the city's leading fashion designer, Michelle Salins, the event aptly titled 'Really Michael Jackson' was a tribute to the late singer on his 51st birthday.

August 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - Jermaine Jackson's planned tribute for his late younger brother Michael has reportedly been delayed. The former Jackson 5 member was teaming up with Larry King's wife, Shawn to put together the show, previously slated in Vienna on August 29.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's sister Janet has dismissed reports that she will appear as a surprise guest at the tribute concerts to mark her late brother's birth anniversary Aug 29. Janet was reportedly lined up to open the performances at London's O2 Arena, where Jacko was due to play 50 dates before his tragic death June 25, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Janet Jackson won't be performing at her late brother Michael Jackson tribute concerts at London's O2 Arena in August. The singer was reportedly lined up to open the gigs at arena, where the King of Pop was due to play 50 dates this summer before his tragic death from an apparent cardiac arrest last month.

July 14th, 2009 Jackson promoter considers UK tribute showLONDON — The promoter of Michael Jackson's London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star's birthday at the end of August. AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson's birthday on Aug.

July 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - American socialite Kim Kardashian, who admits that she never drinks, reportedly got drunk at her sister Khloe's 25th birthday bash in Las Vegas. Khloe revealed about Kim's inebriation on her official blog, and also told fans that the Kardashian "krew" hit Vegas and "had the best time ever!!!" "Kim who never drinks had two shots of Patron (Tequila) to celebrate and she was SO funny!!! I loved it!" the Daily Telegraph quoted her as writing.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Singer-actress Lindsay Lohan was paid a staggering $70,000 to host her own birthday bash. The "Mean Girls" star, who turned 23 Thursday, ensured that the day was a profitable one by agreeing to party at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - 'Mean Girls' star Lindsay Lohan has started her birthday celebrations a week early. Lohan, 22, whose birthday is on July 2, was spotted holding a poolside party at Wet Republic in Vegas on June 27, reports the Sun.

June 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Australian actress Nicole Kidman marked her 42nd birthday by paying tribute to her father who stood by her when her marriage with Tom Cruise fell apart. The actress celebrated her birthday Saturday, a day before Father's Day and decided to use the occasion to honour her father, Anthony, who she credited for his wonderful help after her split from ex-husband Tom Cruise in 2001, reported contactmusic.com.

June 16th, 2009 LONDON - French first lady Carla Bruni will lend her voice at the upcoming Nelson Mandela Day tribute in New York. Bruni will sing a duet with pop star Dave Stwart, who is the man behind the first Mandela Day concert in South Africa, reports contactmusic.com Celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Jesse McCartney, Josh Groban and Wyclef Jean will also appear at the former South African president's birthday tribute - to be held July 18 at Madison Square Garden.

June 15th, 2009 Brad Pitt, family give $1M to Missouri hospitalSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Brad Pitt and his siblings have given $1 million to help a Missouri hospital open a new pediatric cancer center that will be named for their mother.

June 8th, 2009 Bette Midler marks her 100th show in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler has staged the 100th performance of "The Showgirl Must Go On" in Las Vegas. Midler's performance on Sunday kicked off a four-week run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.

June 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Hills star Audrina Patridge seems to have turned her attention to an ex-boyfriend after being reportedly dumped by Star Trek's Chris Pine. She was spotted cuddling with and kissing her former beau, Australian BMX rider Corey Bohan in Las Vegas, where she came to attend her brother Mark's birthday.n observer said who saw them at Tao Beach said that the duo "were by each other's side all day and they were sneaking kisses." "He had his arm around her in their cabana and they definitely seemed together," People quoted an onlooker as saying.

June 6th, 2009 LONDON - Jack Tweed spent his late wife Jade Goody's birthday by her grave in Upshire, Essex. The 21-year-old, who lost his better half to cervical cancer in March, placed balloons and a card at her final resting place on what would have been her 28th birthday.