Weezer Team Up With Hip-hop StarsSeptember 30th, 2009 Rockers WEEZER have recruited unlikely collaborators for their new album - rapper LIL WAYNE and producer JERMAINE DUPRI have contributed to RADITUDE. Frontman Rivers Cuomo was determined to change the band's sound for their latest disc - so he turned to the hip-hop stars to add some funk to the project.
Jackson Hated Thriller AlbumSeptember 27th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON considered quitting work on his iconic 1982 album THRILLER - because he thought it "sucked". In newly released tapes, obtained by Britain's News of the World newspaper, the King Of Pop revealed he broke down in tears because he thought the record's sound was "cp".
Jackson Attacks Dad Over Beatings From Beyond The GraveSeptember 25th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON has attacked his father's harsh punishment methods from beyond the grave. The King of Pop often spoke out about beatings he received as a child at the hands of his dad, Joe - and now newly-released taped interviews he recorded with former spiritual advisor Rabbi Shmuley Boteach have revealed the sick extremes the Jackson family patriarch went to to discipline his kids.
New Jackson single, 'This is It,' coming out next monthSeptember 23rd, 2009 New Michael Jackson song to be releasedNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song, except to say it includes backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.
Movie Bosses Defend Jackson DocumentarySeptember 20th, 2009 Movie bosses have fired back at rumours MICHAEL JACKSON's forthcoming THIS IS IT tour documentary is "propaganda" for concert promoters to prove the star was fit to perform prior to his death. Jackson died in June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, sparking investigations into his prescription drug abuse and reports over long-held fears for his health.
Jackson Confirms Split With DupriSeptember 9th, 2009 ANET JACKSON has finally confirmed her split with longterm boyfriend JERMAINE DUPRI, two months after the break-up rumours first surfaced. Dupri was noticeably absent from her brother Michael Jackson's public memorial in July (09), prompting gossips to speculate their seven-year romance had ended.
JACKSON MEMORABILIA STOLENAugust 14th, 2009 A businessman in New Jersey has called in police after millions of dollars of MICHAEL JACKSON merchandise was allegedly stolen from a storage lock-up in Las Vegas. Henry Vaccaro was involved in a legal dispute with Jackson in the 1990s and the late singer settled the case by handing over items from his personal collection.
Berry Gordy to write the introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' memoirAugust 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk."
A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.
MJ's 'lovechild calls him dad in 1997 jet ski video'August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson can apparently be seen in a video with the boy alleged to be his secret lovechild, who calls the star "dad" during their family outing. Omer Bhatti has been speculated to be Jackson's fourth child, though the lad has reportedly denied the claim.
Janet Jackson may reconcile with ex beau Jermaine DupriJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Janet Jackson may get back together with her former longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, according to sources. The singer, who recently parted ways with the Grammy winning songwriter, was predicted to be soon on the road to reconciliation as she comes to terms with the sudden death of her elder brother Michael Jackson.
Jermaine Jackson describes final moment with brother MichaelJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson fought back tears as he tried to come to terms with the tragic reality of his brother Michael's death. The former 'Jackson 5' member revealed how he held on to his sibling's hand, and showered his face with kisses, as the singer lay dead at hospital bedside.
Andy Warhol's portrait of Michael Jackson is back on sale at New York gallery auctionJuly 16th, 2009 NY gallery resumes sale of Warhol's JacksonEAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — An Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson is back on the auction block at a New York art gallery.
Brooke Shields shared 'asexual' relationship with JacksonJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Brooke Shields has revealed that she instantly became friends with Michael Jackson when she first met him because sexual tension was off the table between them. She told Rolling Stone magazine that at the age of 13, when she first met the icon, she was "the most celebrated virgin ever" while Jackson was trying to adjust to the scores of women who "wanted to throw themselves at (Jackson) and feel like they were going to teach him," the China Daily reports.
Michael Jackson should gain weight before shows: doctorsMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Doctors have warned pop star Michael Jackson that he needs to gain weight ahead of his 50 live shows starting July 8. Jackson, 50, who is undergoing antibiotic treatment for a skin infection, still suffers pain from an old back injury and wears a mask to avoid picking up bugs, reported thesun.co.uk.
Sid and Michael Jackson are best friendsMay 3rd, 2009 TV and Radio show host Siddharth Kannan has found himself a new best friend in Michael Jackson. Yup that’s right.