Michael Jackson’s death spurs sorrow transcending world’s bordersLONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend. Michael Jackson: Factual Biography
Michael Jackson Famous QuotesFriends and fans ‘devastated’ by Michael Jackson’s sudden deathLONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson’s sudden death on Thursday has left his friends and fans absolutely devastated. Fielder-Civil’s pregnant ex evicted for making home a ‘drug den’LONDON - Amy Winehouse’s husband Blake Fielder-Civil may have more problems at hand after his pregnant ex-flame was evicted from her home for allegedly using the property as a drug den. Winehouse wants to move to the CaribbeanNEW YORK - Amy Winehouse is planning to move to the Caribbean, as the troubled British singer has submitted an application to become a permanent resident of St. Lucia. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum receives hundreds of visitors on opening dayATHENS, Greece — The new Acropolis Museum opened its gates Sunday to hundreds of visitors eager to explore its vast collection of sculptures and artifacts from ancient Greece. Greece opens New Acropolis Museum with lavish party; seeks return of London sculpturesATHENS, Greece — Gods, heroes and long-dead mortals stepped off their plinths into the evening sky of Athens on Saturday during the lavish launch of the new Acropolis Museum, a decades-old dream that Greece hopes will also help reclaim a cherished part of its heritage from Britain. Madonna’s adopted daughter said to leave Malawi for LondonLILONGWE, Malawi — An airport employee and a person familiar with Madonna’s adoption proceedings in Malawi say the pop star’s new daughter has been flown to London. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum to open with lavish party; seeks return of London sculpturesATHENS, Greece — The golden age of ancient Athens comes to life Saturday as Greece opens its new Acropolis Museum with a lavish party, bolstering its long campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures stripped from the citadel more than two centuries ago. Gisele Bundchen pregnant?WASHINGTON - Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is expecting a child early next year, according to sources. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum bolsters claim for return of Parthenon frieze from LondonATHENS, Greece — Greece opens its long-anticipated new Acropolis Museum Saturday, boosting its decades-old campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures removed from the ancient citadel by a 19th century British diplomat. Paris Hilton going to Madrid after RonaldoLONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has vowed to follow soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to Madrid despite claiming that they are just friends. Britain’s Prince William hopeful he may one day fight on the front lineSHAWBURY, England — Britain’s Prince William has hinted he would like to follow in the army-booted footsteps of his younger brother and fight on the front line. Rupert Friend’s awkward slang mix-up with Michelle PfeifferWASHINGTON - In what could be called as a ’slang tangle’, Rupert Friend was embarrassed when his ‘Cheri’ co-star Michelle Pfeiffer unwittingly invited him to feel her up. Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno shows military flair in skimpy palace guard outfit at film premiereLONDON — Sacha Baron Cohen made a grand entrance Wednesday for the British premiere of his new mock documentary “Bruno,” turning up in a skimpy variation of the uniforms worn by Buckingham Palace guards. Jealous Again takes Queen Mary, gives trainer Ward, jockey Velazquez another Royal Ascot winASCOT, England — Jealous Again has given trainer Wesley Ward and jockey John Velazquez a second win in two days at Royal Ascot with a victory in the Queen Mary Stakes. Vision D’Etat wins for France at Royal Ascot in close finish in Prince of Wales’s StakesASCOT, England — Vision D’Etat has won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes by a half length at Royal Ascot. Young women inspired by celebrity lifestyle inclining towards bankruptcyLONDON - Young women, who follow luxury lifestyles of celebrities like Paris Hilton or Victoria Beckham, are playing a major role in increasing the rate of female bankruptcies in Britain, revealed a study. Phirr Roshni chopra Television’s glam doll Roshni Chopra is now the leading lady in Vikram Bhatt’s next. She is featured in his new romantic thriller ‘Phirr’ with 1920 fame jodi, Ada Sharma and Rajnish Duggal. But this time Rajnish is paired opposite Roshni.
Leona Lewis ‘eyes £1m country home’NEW DELHI - Leona Lewis is planning to buy a country home worth one million pounds, it has emerged. Lindsay Lohan not contacted by police about missing photo shoot jewelryLOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Lindsay Lohan says the actress has not been questioned by London police investigating jewelry that went missing after a fashion shoot there. London police probe jewel theft; Elle magazine says it was from Lindsay Lohan photo shootLONDON — Elle magazine says London police are investigating allegations that jewelry was stolen after an Elle fashion shoot featuring actress Lindsay Lohan. Liam Gallagher loves it when Oasis gigs go wrongLONDON - Liam Gallagher gets a kick out of disastrous Oasis concerts, for the singer believes the mishap makes the event even more memorable. Report: Michelle Obama, daughters get behind-the-scenes look at London’s Buckingham PalaceLONDON — First came the hug, then a guided tour of Buckingham Palace. Britain marks official celebration of queen’s 83rd birthdayLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday Saturday with her family by her side — and hundreds of soldiers parading in front of her. Cricket is love aaj kal Illuminati film’s debut feature ‘Love Aaj Kal’ in association with Eros International is fast becoming one of the most awaited movies of the year. The initial glimpses of Love Aaj Kal promise the audience a rollicking ride as the first time on-screen pair Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone are seen painting the town red as a young, modern day couple. Says an inside source. ‘Saif and Deepika’s chemistry is fresh and exciting andboth the actors are a treat to watch together.’ The Love Aaj Kal stars will be making their first public appearance together, cheering for the Indian Team as they take on England at Lords on the 14th of June. Says Producer Dinesh Vijan, ‘Watching India play in the T20 world cup at the Lords is very exciting for all of us. Saif, Deepika, Imtiaz and myself are looking forward to it… Katy Perry’s tour bus broken into by thiefWASHINGTON - Katy Perry was recently left shaken when a man broke into her tour bus, while she was doing her gig on stage in UK. Pete Doherty ‘arrested for DUI, drug possession’WASHINGTON - English musician Pete Doherty has reportedly been arrested for allegedly possessing drug and driving under the influence. Singer Pete Doherty arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, drug possessionLONDON — British police charged singer Pete Doherty with drunk driving, drug possession and driving without a valid license or insurance Thursday. Jonny Lee Miller joins Sienna Miller on Broadway in ‘After Miss Julie’NEW YORK — There will be two Millers on Broadway this fall — starring in the same show. UK media: Scotland Yard officers are accused of waterboarding drugs suspects in LondonLONDON — A group of Scotland Yard officers were suspended after “serious allegations” about their behavior during the arrests of five suspects last year, police said Tuesday. Fleur Cowles, painter and writer and founder of ‘Flair’ magazine, dies in EnglandLONDON — Fleur Cowles, a painter, writer and founder of short-lived but legendary magazine “Flair,” has died. Singer Pete Doherty detained, fined for heroin use on flight from LondonGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, authorities said Monday. Today in HistoryToday is Saturday, July 18, the 199th day of 2009. There are 166 days left in the year. |