Danger Mouse Forms New Act With The Shins' MercerSeptember 29th, 2009 GNARLS BARKLEY star BRIAN 'DANGER MOUSE' BURTON has formed a new band with THE SHINS frontman JAMES MERCER. The duo are working on new material under the name Broken Bells and plan to release a debut album early next year (10).
13,000-plus fans of Michael Jackson in Mexico set 'Thriller' dance recordSeptember 18th, 2009 Mexico sets simultaneous 'Thriller' dance recordMEXICO CITY — Thousands of Michael Jackson's Mexican fans have won the world record for most people to dance to the song "Thriller" simultaneously in one place. Jamie Panas of Guinness World Records says that 13,597 people performed the dance routine on Aug.
La Toya Jackson 'father Is Just Misunderstood'September 17th, 2009 LA TOYA JACKSON has fended off criticism of her father JOE for announcing the launch of his record label in the immediate aftermath of MICHAEL JACKSON's death,
insisting his actions were misunderstood. The Jackson family patriarch came under fire from fans and commentators when he was accused of using the passing of the King of Pop in June (09) to boost publicity for
his newly-formed label, Ranch Records.
Liz Taylor still longs for late hubby Richard BurtonSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - Elizabeth Taylor still pines for late hubby Richard Burton, and believes that they would have got married for the third time if the Welshman was still alive. Burton's niece, Sian Owen, revealed that the 77-year-old Taylor was still very much in love with Burton.
Taylor Still Longs For BurtonSeptember 16th, 2009 DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR surrounds herself with pictures of RICHARD BURTON - and would marry her ex-husband for a third time if he was still alive. The pair fell in love while filming 1963's Cleopatra and wed just 12 months later before Burton's drinking eventually led to a divorce in 1974.
Barbara Mandrell is first woman to be inducted into Steel Guitar Hall of FameSeptember 10th, 2009 Barbara Mandrell honored for steel guitar playingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barbara Mandrell has become the first woman to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
900 Stormtroopers, zombies aim for record number of dancers to Jackson's 'Thriller' routineSeptember 7th, 2009 Aliens, zombies try to break 'Thriller' recordATLANTA — It wasn't under the moonlight, and it wasn't quite the funk of 40,000 years. But 900 zombies, aliens and Star Wars Stormtroopers boogeying to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" might be a sight that almost stops your heart.
475 MJ fans attempt world record dancing together to 'Thriller' in LeicesterAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - A group of Michael Jackson fans in Leicester attempted a world record for the most number of people dancing to the singer's 'Thriller' in one place on his 51st birthday. Some 475 people dressed as zombies packed into Orton Square participate in the event.
Guitarist James Burton celebrates 70th birthday with festival, attempt to break world recordAugust 21st, 2009 Guitarist James Burton hopes to break world recordSHREVEPORT, La. — Guitarist James Burton, known for his work with the Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson bands, plans to celebrate his 70th birthday Friday with a party, followed by an attempt Saturday to break a world record for mass guitar ensemble.
Michael Jackson's Mexico fans to attempt world record for size of crowd dancing to 'Thriller'August 19th, 2009 Mexican fans to try for 'Thriller' dance recordMEXICO CITY — Led by a Michael Jackson impersonator in sunglasses, a sequined black jacket and white glove, dozens of the singer's Mexican fans are practicing the steps in his "Thriller" video to attempt a new world record. The organizer, Carlos Contreras, says more than 10,000 people have signed up to take part in the dance routine Aug.
BURTON SUED FOR OUTSTANDING GROCERY BILLAugust 9th, 2009 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION star LEVAR BURTON is facing a lawsuit from bosses of a U.S. supermarket chain who have accused the actor of failing to pay $2,000 (£1,330) in grocery bills.
Messy Daniel Radcliffe wants vacuum cleaner for 20th birthdayJuly 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he is such a messy person that he wants only cleaning products for his 20th birthday. Radcliffe, who celebrates his birthday on July 23, admits that he realised he had messy habits only after he moved into his own home, and did not have his parents picking up after him.
Cast of 'Rock of Ages' helps New Yorkers break world record for largest air guitar ensembleJuly 2nd, 2009 NYC breaks record for largest air guitar ensembleNEW YORK — The cast and crew of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" and hundreds of inspired New Yorkers have broken the world record for the largest air guitar ensemble. A representative from Guinness World Records counted 810 air guitarists after Wednesday's matinee performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
Magician Lance Burton to stay 6 more years on Vegas Strip, plans July return after foot injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Magician Burton to stay in Vegas 6 more yearsLAS VEGAS — Magician Lance Burton is staying on the Las Vegas Strip for another six years. Burton and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino said Tuesday that they have agreed to a new contract that will keep him as the resort's headliner through 2015.
Magician Lance Burton cancels performances at Las Vegas casino after breaking foot onstageMay 11th, 2009 Vegas magician Burton cancels shows after injuryLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas magician Lance Burton is canceling his performances at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino through June 2 after he broke his right foot onstage last week. Burton publicist Wayne Bernath said Friday that Burton expects to have surgery on Monday.
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