Elton John backs move to disconnect illegal file sharersSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Elton John has expressed his displeasure on music piracy and asserted that it should be dealt with by cutting off the internet connections of persistent illegal filesharers. "I am of the view that the unchecked proliferation of illegal downloading (even on a "non-commercial" basis) will have a seriously detrimental effect on musicians, and particularly young musicians and those composers who are not performing artists," the Guardian quoted him as stating in a letter written to the business secretary, Lord Mandelson.
Brit doc helping police with MJ investigation receives death threatsAugust 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A British doctor who agreed to help Los Angeles police create a list of medics who helped facilitate Michael Jackson's drug use has received death threats. Dr. Susan Etok claims Michael Jackson tried to hire her as his own private physician but she turned down the offer because she disapproved of the drugs the King of pop was taking for aches and pains and a sleep disorder.
Cuba condemns 'shameful threats against Colombian singer Juanes for concert plansAugust 22nd, 2009 Cuba condemns threats against Juanes over concertHAVANA — Cuba is condemning threats made against Colombian pop singer Juanes, who plans to stage a "Peace Without Borders" concert next month in Havana's Plaza of the Revolution. Cuban Culture Minister Abel Prieto blamed anti-Castro exiles in the United States for the threats and said the Sept.
Doctor Who's David Tennant turned into cartoon for new BBC seriesAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A cartoon version of the outgoing Doctor Who, David Tennant, will soon be seen in a new BBC series. Entitled Dreamland, the series will see Tennant's cartoon character visit the notorious US alien hotspot Roswell.
Latin singer Juanes receives threats over plans to perform September concert in CubaAugust 20th, 2009 Juanes receives threats over Cuba concertKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Latin singer Juanes says he has received threatening internet messages since announcing he will play a concert in Cuba.
Robbie Williams sparks health fears writing about 'swine flu' testsAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Robbie Williams reportedly sparked fears for his health, after he revealed to fans that he was heading to the doctor to get tested for swine flu. Williams, 35, who was suffering from a cold, had posted a blog on his website about his visit to the medics.
Michael Jackson's doctor thanks his supporters in video posted onlineAugust 18th, 2009 Michael Jackson's doctor posts videoLOS ANGELES — The doctor who was with Michael Jackson when he died and is now the center of a manslaughter probe posted a short video Tuesday thanking his supporters. In the one-minute video, posted on YouTube, a weary-looking Dr.
Man nabbed over alleged death threats to Jay-Z, BeyonceAugust 7th, 2009 LONDON - Police in Detroit, Michigan, have arrested a man for allegedly sending death threats to hip-hop supercouple Jay-Z and Beyonce. Cops investigating the case have revealed that Leon Desmond Barrett has been accused of having written over a dozen letters between December 2006 and April this year, and sending them to celebrities, including former American footballer Jerome Bettis.
Jermaine Jackson scotches Jamaica 'Jackson 5' reunion gig reportsJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson has rubbished reports that he and brothers Marlon, Randy, and Tito are set for a 'Jackson 5' reunion for a Jamaican music festival, in tribute to their Michael Jackson. A recent TMZ.com report said that the brothers were planning to perform a mix of Jackson 5 songs and solo hits at the Reggae Sumfest, which runs on the island from 19 to 25 July.
Jermaine Jackson lashes out at MJ's doctorJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson has lashed out at his brother Michael Jackson's doctor for his inability to save his dying brother. A tearful Jermaine, 54, asked of Dr.
Attorney for Michael Jackson's doctor says entertainer found in bed with faint pulseJune 29th, 2009 Attorney: Doctor found Jackson in bed with pulseLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for the doctor who was with Michael Jackson when he died says the physician found the entertainer in his bed with a faint pulse. Houston attorney Edward Chernoff (CHUR-noff) says in an interview Sunday with The Associated Press that Dr.
Jackson's doctor denies giving potent painkillers before deathJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor has denied that he gave a shot of potent painkiller Demerol before the star collapsed in his home. Dr. Conrad Murray was quizzed for three hours by the Los Angeles Police Department on June 27.
Transcript of 911 call in Michael Jackson deathJune 27th, 2009 Transcript of 911 call in Michael Jackson deathTranscript of 911 call placed from Michael Jackson's Los Angeles mansion at 12:21 p.m. Thursday:
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Mischa Barton enrages Hindus over sitar cribbingJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Mischa Barton has enraged Hindus around the world, after she cribbed on her blog about not getting a sitar teacher in India. The ex-O.C. star was recently in India for lensing 'Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain', and was hoping to visit Hindu temples and learn to play the sitar in between filming.
Chris Brown 'focusing on his upcoming album'June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Chris Brown is moving on from his troubles with ex-lover/ singer Rihanna by focusing on his upcoming album, according to a pal. Brown is set to face the 'Umbrella' hitmaker in a Los Angeles court next month on charges of assault and making criminal threats, stemming from an alleged bust-up with Rihanna after a pre-Grammy Awards party in February (09).
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