Cowell's Extravagant 50th Birthday PartyOctober 3rd, 2009 SIMON COWELL celebrated his 50th birthday in style with a lavish bash boasting performances from EARTH, WIND AND FIRE and his proteges WESTLIFE and LEONA LEWIS. The music mogul turns 50 on Wednesday (07Oct09) but he got the party started early on Saturday (03Oct09), inviting 400 guests to the event at billionaire Sir Philip Green's mansion in Hertfordshire, England.
Presley Takes Aim At Disgruntled Former NannySeptember 30th, 2009 LISA MARIE PRESLEY has taken aim at the former nanny suing her for poor working conditions by revealing the child carer posted photos of her twin babies on social networking website Facebook. Christine White claims she was forced to work long hours without pay, while Presley was suffering from postpartum depression - and is suing the rocker for dismissal cash.
Jackson Tipped As 2010's Highest Earning StarSeptember 8th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON is set to become the highest earning celebrity of 2010, with experts predicting the late star will bring in an estimated $240 million (£150 million) in revenue. The King of Pop's music shot back into the charts following his sudden death in June (09) and the executors of his estate are planning to launch an official range of merchandise as well as a possible touring exhibit of memorabilia.
Cage Selling New York HomeAugust 28th, 2009 NICOLAS CAGE is unloading yet another multi-million dollar piece of real-estate following reports he owes $6.2 million (£4.1 million) in unpaid taxes - the actor is selling his New York home. The 45-year-old star, whose properties in Louisiana, Rhode Island and Los Angeles have also been put on the market, is now getting rid of his Manhattan pad for a reported $9.75 million (£6.5 million).
Rolling Stones Get Satisfaction From Wedding GigsAugust 26th, 2009 Newlyweds requesting a THE ROLLING STONES song as their first dance can hire the band for their reception - for a massive $7.5 million (£5 million). The rockers topped a survey to find the most expensive wedding act in the world, raking in more than double Sir Elton John and Kylie Minogue's fees of $3 million (£2 million).
James Burton celebrates birthday, fails to set world record for largest guitar picker ensembleAugust 23rd, 2009 Guitarist James Burton fails to set world recordSHREVEPORT, La. — Pioneering rockabilly guitarist James Burton led an ensemble of about 800 guitar players Saturday in a celebration of his 70th birthday, but failed in his attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records.
MJ's brother Jermaine checks out 15M dkrs condosAugust 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine is reportedly looking to buy a new house. He and his wife, apparently, checked out Carlyle Residences in Los Angeles, and spent more than an hour looking at 15-million-dollar condos.
MJ earning hundreds of million dollars after deathAugust 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson was said to be earning hundreds of millions after his death. The late King of Pop, who died on June 25, has reportedly grossed 100 million dollars through a film deal and several merchandising contracts.
Financial difficulties snare the Broadway-bound musical 'Spider-Man'August 10th, 2009 Financial difficulties snare B'way 'Spider-Man'NEW YORK —Has "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" been caught in a web of financial difficulties?
Hello Entertainment, one of its producers, says work on the lavish Broadway-bound musical has been suspended until the resolution of an "unexpected cash flow problem."
Yet in a statement, Hello said: "Plans necessary for this correction are in hand now and it is expected that activities, including work in the theater, will resume within the immediate future."
No specific date was given. The musical is still scheduled to begin preview performances Feb.
Sun Records star Billy Lee Riley dies at 75; hits included 'Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll'August 3rd, 2009 Sun Records star Billy Lee Riley dies at 75JONESBORO, Ark. — Billy Lee Riley, a rambunctious performer who helped develop the Sun Records sound as a studio musician for other headliners, has died.
Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit rises 5 percent, boosted by sales of Transformers, G.I. Joe toysJuly 20th, 2009 Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit beats expectationsPAWTUCKET, R.I. — Hasbro says 2nd-quarter profit rose 5 percent, beating expectations, as strong sales of Transformers and G.I.
American Capital completes sale of People Media to Match.com for $57 million cash proceedsJuly 16th, 2009 American Capital completes People Media saleBETHESDA, Md. — Investment firm American Capital Ltd.
Megan Fox 'looking for multi-million dollar house in Hollywood Hills'July 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Megan Fox is reportedly looking for a multi-million dollars house in the Hollywood Hills. According to the Daily Mail, the 'Transformers' star and a real estate agent were spotted looking for homes in the 2 to 3-million-dollar price range, reports the New York Daily News.
Beyonce may face million-dollar lawsuit over pulloutJune 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - R and B singer Beyonce Knowles is facing a million-dollar lawsuit after she suddenly pulled out of a performance at Manhattan club. The 27-year-old singer had to perform at M2 nightclub as part of the launch of her "I Am.
Charley Pride, Marty Stuart, Pinetop Perkins on lineup for Mississippi Grammy eventMay 11th, 2009 Charley Pride, Marty Stuart headline Miss. eventTUNICA, Miss.
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