Promoter says Jamaican rapper Bounty Killer barred from entering Trinidad for concert

October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's dad Joe has been barred from a beer festival, as organisers believe that he should be grieving instead of partying.oe Jackson, 79, had applied for tickets to the VIP tent at Munich's Oktoberfest. "I don't think you can party shortly after your son has been buried," the Sun quoted events boss Sepp Kraetz as saying.

September 24th, 2009 Beyonce won't be 'naughty girl' at Malaysia showKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles has sung about partying like a "naughty girl," but Malaysians can expect her to be on her best behavior for a concert in this Muslim-majority country next month, the event's organizer said Thursday. The R&B superstar has attracted criticism in recent days from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which wants authorities to scrap the Oct.

August 31st, 2009 Jay-Z to give Sept. 11 benefit concert in NYCNEW YORK — A benefit concert that rapper Jay-Z is planning for Sept.

August 22nd, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson memorabilia dealLOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live to exhibit the King of Pop's memorabilia, over the objections of the singer's mother. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal after an evidentiary hearing Friday.

August 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Queen Latifah was spotted letting her hair down with five women at a lesbian bash. The actress was seen at Country Club's weekly Wednesday night party, "Eden," on West 14th Street.

July 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's brothers are reportedly set for a 'Jackson 5' reunion for a Jamaican music festival, in tribute to the 'Thriller' hitmaker. According to TMZ.com, Jackon's bothers Marlon, Randy and Tito will perform a mix of 'Jackson 5' songs, and solo hits at the Reggae Sumfest, which runs on the island from 19 to 25 July, reports Contactmusic.

July 14th, 2009 Jackson promoter considers UK tribute showLONDON — The promoter of Michael Jackson's London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star's birthday at the end of August. AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson's birthday on Aug.

July 3rd, 2009 Jackson memorial tentatively set for Tuesday in LALOS ANGELES — An executive with a concert promoter says Michael Jackson's memorial service will be Tuesday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — if that's what his mother wants. Randy Phillips, chief executive for AEG Live, which owns Staples and was Jackson's promoter, says he met Thursday with Jackson's brother Randy.

July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The organisers of Michael Jackson's London concert hope to recover their losses through the insurance cover, if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose. Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive Randy Phillips said that the company took out 17.5 million dollars in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London.

June 30th, 2009 Promoter: Michael Jackson tribute shows likelyLONDON — The promoter who booked Michael Jackson for a sold-out comeback tour said Tuesday that footage of the singer's rehearsals may be released in the future, and that an all-star tribute show based on his canceled concerts is likely to take place. A tribute featuring members of Jackson's family, and other world music stars, would likely use dance routines, sets and costumes created for the singer's scrapped tour, Randy Phillips, chief executive of promoter AEG Live, told Britain's Sky News.

June 6th, 2009 Toni Braxton impersonator released in SurinamePARAMARIBO, Suriname — A judge in Suriname on Friday released a Las Vegas entertainer accused of posing as Toni Braxton at a concert where she was pelted with trash and booed offstage. Trina Johnson-Finn, who had spent three months in jail, said she would be present at her sentencing Tuesday.

May 29th, 2009 Rapper Tone Loc recovering after concert collapsePENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — Rapper Tone Loc, who performed the 1980s hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina," was released from the hospital Friday after collapsing during an outdoor concert in Florida, officials said.

May 29th, 2009 Rapper Tone Loc collapses during Fla. concertPENSACOLA BEACH, Fla.

May 9th, 2009 Jury clears rapper Snoop Dogg of man's beatingSANTA MONICA, Calif. — A civil jury says Snoop Dogg didn't hit a man who came up on stage during a 2005 concert near Seattle.

May 5th, 2009 Dubai promoter: Rihanna shelves May concertDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was "inappropriate," a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday. Yassin Matbouly, managing director of Vibe Entertainment Management Agency, said the Dubai-based promoter got "nothing in writing" from Rihanna's agents but was made to understand from managers negotiating the May 28 gig in the Gulf sheikdom that it won't work out.