Marilyn Manson not suffering from swine fluSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Marilyn Manson's concert promoters have dismissed rumors that the rocker has been inflicted with swine flu. A statement from the promoters of Manson's Canadian tour read: "The Gillett Entertainment Group and Live Nation confirmed today that contrary to rumours circulating, Marilyn Manson is not suffering from swine flu."
However, the singer had admitted of being diagnosed with the disease earlier this month, reports the Daily Express.
Jackson family fuming over "This Is It" movieSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - They might have allowed release of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' movie, but the late singer's clan fears the movie is 'propaganda' for promoters trying to prove he was healthy enough to perform 50 concerts. Joe Jackson had said in July, "Michael told me himself that he agreed to 10 shows.
Guns N' Roses coming to IndiaSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rock band Guns N' Roses are set to organize a concert in India. According to reports, the band, fronted by Axl Rose, have already signed on to perform at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on 7 November (09).
MJ's mum plans to sue his gig promotersAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother is reportedly planning to file a lawsuit against the concert promoters of her late son, believing them to be responsible for her son's death. Katherine Jackson apparently thinks the music legend was killed by the pressure to perform for the 50-show run in London.
Lay beside Marilyn Monroe for 500,000 dlrsAugust 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Those who want to rest in peace near Marilyn Monroe, and are ready to pay a huge sum for that, can now buy the crypt above the iconic star, which is on sale on eBay. Elsie Poncher is auctioning off her husband Richard's final resting place at Westwood Village Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson tribute provides $90,000 for project honoring fallen LA police officersAugust 1st, 2009 Jackson tribute provides money for LAPD projectLOS ANGELES — The people who staged Michael Jackson's memorial service have donated $90,000 to build a tribute to fallen Los Angeles police officers. Anschutz Entertainment Group, which owns Staples Center in Los Angeles, donated money received from the sale of 18 luxury suites to guests at the July 7 Jackson memorial.
MJ memorial gig promoter under probe for 'not donating proceeds to charity'yJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The promoter of Michael Jackson's memorial concert, AEG, has come under an investigation by authorities in Los Angeles amid accusations that the promotion company has broken a promise to donate ticket profits to charity. Stars like Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder performed at the tribute, held at the city's Staples Center on July 7.
Pianos postponed: Billy Joel's illness delays sold-out Buffalo show with Elton JohnJuly 25th, 2009 Billy Joel ill; Joel/John Buffalo show postponedBUFFALO, N.Y. — Billy Joel and Elton John have postponed their concert in Buffalo, N.Y., because Joel isn't feeling well.
LA city attorney: 'Criminal aspects' involved in probe of Michael Jackson memorial costsJuly 21st, 2009 'Criminal aspects' probed in Jackson memorial costLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich says a probe of taxpayer costs tied to Michael Jackson's memorial has "criminal aspects."
Trutanich told members of the City Council Tuesday that investigators have interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence, and the probe "raises both civil and criminal aspects."
He provided no further details. The financially desperate city has been facing a backlash after spending an estimated $1.4 million for police and other services during the Jackson event earlier this month.
City of Los Angeles sets up Web site for fans to help pay for Jackson memorialJuly 7th, 2009 LA sets up Web site for Jackson memorial donationsLOS ANGELES — Deficit-ridden Los Angeles is asking Michael Jackson fans to help pay the bill for police and other public servants needed for the entertainer's memorial service. A Web site was posted Tuesday seeking donations to cover the costs, estimated at between $1.5 million and $4 million, according to Matt Szabo, a spokesman for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
AEG awaits word from Katherine Jackson on location, time for Michael Jackson memorialJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson memorial tentatively set for Tuesday in LALOS ANGELES — An executive with a concert promoter says Michael Jackson's memorial service will be Tuesday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — if that's what his mother wants. Randy Phillips, chief executive for AEG Live, which owns Staples and was Jackson's promoter, says he met Thursday with Jackson's brother Randy.
MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl Crow and a $1 million donation to Stand Up to CancerJune 22nd, 2009 MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl CrowNEW YORK — Sheryl Crow will headline a fundraising concert during All-Star game weekend in St. Louis as part of Major League Baseball's commitment to participate in President Barack Obama's United We Serve initiative.
Top 20 Concert ToursJune 4th, 2009 Top 20 Concert ToursThe Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses.
Emotional Katie Holmes fights back tears during Memorial Day rehearsalMay 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes kept her tears from pouring while reading out a soldier's memoirs during a rehearsal for the annual Memorial Day concert. The actress was preparing to lend a helping hand in honouring US war veterans at the 20th PBS National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C.
Jacko's London concert in troubleMay 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - One time pop king Michael Jackson's much-awaited comeback London O2 Arena concert has landed in a soup, as 'AllGood Entertainment' bosses are trying to block the gig. The AllGood Entertainment bosses claim that Michael has violated a contract according to which he had to make his comeback with them, reports Contactmusic.
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