Australian variety show apologizes for parody of Jackson 5 in which performers wore blackfaceOctober 8th, 2009 Australian TV show apologizes for blackface skitADELAIDE, Australia — An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface. American singer and actor Harry Connick Jr., who was serving as a guest judge on Wednesday night's "Hey Hey It's Saturday," was visibly shocked by the skit, in which four men with afro wigs and blackface sang and danced behind a Michael Jackson impersonator wearing white makeup.
Racist 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Du Beke snubbed from showbiz bashOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Anton Du Beke was reportedly snubbed by his 'Strictly Come Dancing' co-stars as they attended a showbiz party without him. The dancer landed in hot water when he told show partner Laila Rouass that she looked like a "Paki" after she got a spray-tan at the BBC.
Indian origin dancer walks out after Strictly Come Dancing partner's 'Paki' slurOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Laila Rouass walked out when her dance partner called her a "Paki". Anton Du Beke used the offensive term for the actress, who has an Indian mum and a Moroccan dad, after she got a spray-tan at the BBC.
MJ thought media was racist against himSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - News tapes that have surfaced have revealed that Michael Jackson considered the media presented his bad image to the public, as he was the first black singer to win over white audience. "You had (Harry) Belafonte, you had Sammy (Davis Jr.), you had Nat King Cole.
Fox's Saturday Night Live show overshadowed by swearing co-starSeptember 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Transformers' star Megan Fox's live comedy debut this weekend on 'Saturday Night Live' was overshadowed when a co-star accidentally swore on air. Fox, 23, who was guest host at the show, appeared in a series of sketches as a mail-order bride, an airhostess and a sex-line worker.
A&E says it plans to announce airdate soon for documentary special about Jackson familyAugust 20th, 2009 A&E to announce airdate soon for Jacksons specialNEW YORK — The A&E network says an airdate for its documentary special about members of the Jackson family will be announced soon. A&E spokesman Dan Silberman says the program focuses on brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson.
AR Rahman plans free music concert Down Under to relieve racism tensionAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman is planning a free concert Down Under in a bid to relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks. The composer, who won two Academy Awards for his work on the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, was devastated to hear of a series of violent incidents involving Indian students studying in Sydney and Melbourne over the past two months.
Hasbro and Discovery name head of children's entertainment joint ventureJuly 16th, 2009 Hasbro and Discovery name head of joint-venturePAWTUCKET, R.I. — Toymaker Hasbro Inc.
BB contestant Sree Dasari says 'racist' Marcus should be out of the showJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - After being recently evicted, Big Brother contestant Sree Dasari has said that Marcus Akin, who is believed to have racially abused him, should also be thrown out of the reality show. "I don't think Marcus should have stayed when I have been evicted.
NY congressman stands by YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as 'pervert,' child molesterJuly 9th, 2009 NY rep. stands by Michael Jackson 'pervert' videoNEW YORK — A New York congressman who posted a YouTube video blasting Michael Jackson as a "pervert" and child molester is standing by his words. In an interview that aired Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor," Rep.
Several networks plan to cover Michael Jackson memorial service live from Staples CenterJuly 4th, 2009 Networks to offer live Jackson memorial coverageNEW YORK — The memorial for Michael Jackson may be a tough ticket live, but it shouldn't be hard to find it on television. ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment are among the networks that have already announced plans to offer live coverage of the Tuesday memorial, set for 10 a.m.
Lily Allen writes song putting down British National PartyJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Lily Allen has come up with a song putting down the British National Party while touring Down Under. Allen, 24, sang the song, which has been included in her album 'It's Not Me, It's You' at a gig in Sydney.
Joe Jonas wears black leotard as he spoofs Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'June 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Joe Jonas donned a black leotard as he spoofed Beyonce's Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) video dance for a new online skit. Jonas, 19, could be seen getting encouragement from his siblings, Kevin and Nick, as they urge him to "do this for the fans" in the video, reports Contactmusic.
Megan Fox apologises for dirty hair-look at MTV Movie AwardsJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'World's Sexiest Woman' Megan Fox has apologised for her dirty hair-look at the recent MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. The Transformers star, who was given the sexy honour by FHM magazine, had thick gel slicking down her scalp while she sported a D and G strapless black and gold cocktail dress that was matched with strappy stilettos at the star-studded evening.
Australian man charged with inciting racial conflict against Jews with Internet postingMay 14th, 2009 Australian charged over anti-Semitic YouTube videoPERTH, Australia — Police have charged a man who allegedly posted a video on YouTube with inciting racism under Australian state law, officials said Thursday. A newspaper report said the video targeted Jews.
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