Gomez Seeks A Different Wizard

October 8th, 2009 Radio host seeks pardon for executed SC relativesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is asking South Carolina for a posthumous pardon for two great-uncles executed in 1915 after being convicted of murdering a Confederate Army veteran.

October 5th, 2009 Actress DAME MAGGIE SMITH was hiding a sad secret while filming HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE - chemotherapy to treat breast cancer had left her bald. The 74 year old plays Professor McGonagall in the wizard franchise, and has always worn a bushy wig under a witch's hat for her scenes.

October 2nd, 2009 Singer/actress SELENA GOMEZ aims to raise $1 million (£666,670) for the United Nations Children's Fund by the end of 2009. The Disney star was appointed an ambassador for the charity last month (Sep09) after lending her support to UNICEF in 2008.

September 22nd, 2009 ASHANTI and JUDY GARLAND's daughter LORNA LUFT are to team up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of film classic THE WIZARD OF OZ in New York. The R&B star, who recently made her theatrical debut as Dorothy in Oz spin-off The Wiz in New York, and Luft will both perform at the Emerald Gala at Tavern On The Green later this week (24Sep09).

September 10th, 2009 New mum JENNIFER HUDSON is to headline a free concert to launch the newly-remastered WIZARD OF OZ movie in New York's Central Park. The Oscar-winner will be one of several singers performing classic songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film.

September 9th, 2009 Disney star SELENA GOMEZ has a very special souvenir to remember her recent trip to Africa as a new UNICEF ambassador - she was presented with a handmade traditional outfit from Ghanaian tribeswomen. The teenage singer/actress was appointed to the United Nations Children's Fund position last week (03Sep09) and flew out to Ghana on her first U.N.

September 7th, 2009 Off to see 'The Wizard' for free at Netflix Oct. 3SAN FRANCISCO — Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be off to see "The Wizard of Oz" for free next month, courtesy of Netflix Inc.'s movie-streaming service.

September 4th, 2009 Disney singer/actress SELENA GOMEZ has been appointed an ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund. The teenage star joined forces with UNICEF last year (08), speaking out on issues such as children's rights, and now she has been rewarded for her efforts - officials have made her an official representative of the charitable cause.

August 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON -Dakota Fanning may play the lead in a sequel to The Wizard Of Oz,it has emerged. According to reports, the 15-year-old is being tipped to take the lead in a follow-up to the classic 1939 movie that shot Judy Garland to fame, reports Contactmusic.

August 6th, 2009 Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show a South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son, Jermaine in 1994 that seeks payment for canceled concert dates and interest payments.

July 15th, 2009 Coroner's official seeks records from Jackson docBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A county coroner's official visited the office of Michael Jackson's dermatologist on Tuesday to follow up on a subpoena seeking additional medical records.

July 8th, 2009 LA city attorney seeks funds for Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles city attorney's office is investigating how the city can legally press third parties to pick up at least some of the costs for Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. City attorney spokesman John Franklin said Wednesday that his office aims to have a report ready for the City Council by Friday.

June 29th, 2009 Source: Katherine Jackson seeks control of estateLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson's mother has moved to take control of her son's estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer's three children. According to the person, the court action was initiated by Katherine Jackson with the intent to protect Jackson's legacy.

June 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actress Selena Gomez has revealed that she "freaked out" when she met her idol actress Jennifer Aniston in a restroom at a recent awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Gomez, 16, who attended the Women in Film 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Hollywood on June 12, was shocked and left speechless when she met the former Friends star, and ran away to avoid embarrassing herself.

June 16th, 2009 Selena Gomez says Demi Lovato is a bigger princessNEW YORK — Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are BFFs in real life — but in their upcoming Disney Channel movie "Princess Protection Program," they don't start out that way. Gomez plays a tomboy whose family takes in Lovato's princess after a dictator invades her country.