Plans for feature film of MJ’s show rehearsals underway

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Janet Jackson is said to be planning a tribute to her late brother Michael at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 13. Janet, 43, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track Scream, has promised to be the highlight of the show in New York with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

September 8th, 2009 Michael Feinstein plans a return to BroadwayNEW YORK — Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year — his first appearance there in nearly 20 years. The show is tentatively called "All About Me." It will feature the vocalist and pianist accompanied by a small orchestra in an evening of standards.

September 7th, 2009 New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) The 55th National Film Awards for 2007 were announced today. As per recommendations of the Jury, Kanchivaram (Tamil) was announced the Best Feature Film.

August 30th, 2009 LONDON - The feature length documentary on Michael Jackson being made by Sony has been hit with controversy, as union bosses at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) have warned members not to be part of the project. They claim that film's producers have not agreed to the minimum basic terms and conditions for performers and background actors employed on the project, the Daily Express reports.

August 22nd, 2009 Jackson's nephew testifies at hearingLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's nephew says his uncle was a consummate perfectionist who was concerned about his legacy. Taj Jackson's testimony at a hearing on Friday was meant to bolster his grandmother's opposition to a proposed exhibition of the King of Pop's memorabilia.

August 18th, 2009 LONDON - Lost conversations of British rock and pop group The Beatles are to feature in a new BBC documentary. All about the band's love affair with Abbey Road studios in London, the movie has been pieced together by filmmaker Bob Smeaton, who worked on "The Beatles Anthology" series, and will be called "The Beatles on Record", reports contactmusic.com.

August 10th, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson filmLOS ANGELES —Audiences will get to see the King of Pop perform one more time after a judge approved a major movie deal. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate, concert promoter AEG Live and Columbia Pictures on Monday.

July 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Major networks have refused to buy rights to a Michael Jackson TV special as the promoters AEG Live have demanded 20 million dollars for the show. According to the Los Angeles Times, the program was to supplement a Jackson movie that will reportedly include footage shot during rehearsals for the late entertainer's planned comeback concerts.

July 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sony Pictures have reportedly offered 50million dollars to AEG Live for the video footage of Michael Jackson's final days. The promoters of the King of Pop for his O2 concerts, Aeg Live, reportedly own 80 hours of the legend's footage from the rehearsals of 'This is it' concert.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's family have declared that they will not be having a public viewing of the superstar's body at the Neverland Ranch. The family's publicist Ken Sunshine announced that there would be a public memorial for the fallen King of Pop, but it would not be held at his famed Ranch.

July 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - 'The Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo is set to star in 'Desperate Housewives" for next season, it has emerged. According to Entertainment Weekly's EW.com, sources have revealed that the 37-year-old actress will be the series' regular and play the matriarch of a new Italian family.

June 30th, 2009 Photographer: Jackson full of energy in rehearsalsLONDON — Michael Jackson looked in perfect health and gave an electrifying performance two days before his death during rehearsals for his planned comeback concerts, a photographer who took pictures of the rehearsals said Tuesday. "Michael was back — that's all I could say," said Kevin Mazur, who was documenting the rehearsals for the tour book.

June 11th, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle reportedly left organisers biting their nails after refusing to show up at the rehearsals for the Britain's Got Talent tour. The show's runner-up was apparently due to join the 23-date nationwide tour on its opening night in Birmingham on June 12.

June 9th, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle, who was admitted to a clinic after she lost the reality show "Britain's Got Talent", has been cleared by her doctor to start rehearsals for the BGT tour. Mirror.co.uk reports that there were doubts that she may not be fit enough to rehearse for the Britain's Got Talent tour and all care was taken to ensure that the Scottish singing sensation does not have a relapse.

June 4th, 2009 DC lands movie project starring Reese WitherspoonWASHINGTON — Columbia Pictures plans to shoot a film in Washington starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd. Mayor Adrian Fenty announced the movie plans Thursday and said the film crew will provide training to some D.C.