Michael Jackson dies at 50, on the brink of a bid to retake his throne as ‘King of Pop’LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who once moonwalked above the music world, died Thursday as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50. Two kings who died young: Michael Jackson, Elvis resemble each other in best and worst waysLike Elvis, Jackson was a King who died young NEW YORK — Michael Jackson didn’t want to be just a superstar. Like the Beatles, he wanted to be the biggest, the king. He wanted to topple the reigning man with the crown, Elvis. Public has long fascination with King of Pop’s health problemsLOS ANGELES — Over Michael Jackson’s chart-topping music career, his health has commanded as much publicity as his hit songs. First the poster girl, then the King of Pop: For Generation X, a dizzying day of lost iconsA record-shattering vinyl album and its moonwalking maestro. A paper poster of a golden-haired beauty in a one-piece swimsuit that was gossamer and clingy in all the right places. ‘Love Aaj Kal’ has peppy, soulful numbers (IANS Music Review)Album: “Love Aaj Kal”; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Irshad Kamil; Singers: , Sunidhi Chauhan, KK, Neeraj Shridhar, Mohit Chauhan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan; Rating: *** A look at the career of Michael JacksonA look at the career of Michael Jackson: Quotes from the world of show business, elsewhere, on Michael Jackson’s death“I met Michael Jackson at the age of 8 — when his father and my new friend, Joe Jackson, first began to bring the Jackson 5 to Chicago from their home in Gary, Ind., for concert appearances. … Michael Jackson’s personal crescendo of amazing power as an entertainer was clear and unmistakable and has never slowed to this very day! His passing will be grieved far beyond that of any other singer, composer, producer, dancer and choreographer in the history of the world. Indeed, in my very firmest personal belief, there will never, ever be another Michael Jackson.” — Don Cornelius, creator of the television show “Soul Train.” Michael Jackson, the gifted child star who rose to become the ‘King of Pop,’ dies in LA at 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation. Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital; King of Pop was 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Singer Michael Jackson is dead: Reports (Second Lead)LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, aged 50, media reports say. Paramedics were called to the singer’s home around midday local time Thursday after he stopped breathing and suffered a suspected cardiac arrest, BBC reported. Michael Jackson in coma, says reportLOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, was in a coma Thursday after collapsing at his home in Los Angeles, CNN reported. AP Source: Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital, King of Pop was 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. Here’s Ed: A top second banana for late-night king Johnny Carson and heck of a TV pitchmanLOS ANGELES — When Johnny Carson ruled as king of late-night TV, Ed McMahon was the prince of second bananas. Music Review: Al B. Sure! delivers classic R&B on first studio album in over a decadeAl B. Sure!, “Honey I’m Home” (Hidden Beach Recordings) The Black Eyed Peas’ new dance-oriented CD gives them a career boom and a pow on the chartsNEW YORK — The leader of the Black Eyed Peas has some helpful suggestions about when exactly to crank up the group’s latest CD. Kylie Minogue ‘ropes in Girls Aloud songwriters for comeback’LONDON - Kylie Minogue has reportedly roped in songwriters behind the success of Girls Aloud for her big comeback. Kelly Osbourne to pen teen advice bookWASHINGTON - Pop star Kelly Osbourne has signed a deal to write a teen advice book. “It’s about all the major things girls go through before they turn 21… It’s 16 chapters where I explain what I did and where I went wrong, and then I offer professional advice on how to do things differently,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling WWD.com. Baseball game fails to hold Lopez’s interestLONDON - Pop singer Jennifer Lopez looked bored watching a baseball game with her husband Marc Anthony in New York. Madonna wants to introduce Mercy James to KaballahLONDON - Pop star Madonna is keen to take her newly adopted daughter Mercy James on a holiday to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. She wants to introduce her to Kaballah, which she has been practicing for the past 10 years. Chris Brown pleads guilty to felony assault in case involving RihannaLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown has plead guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. Madonna converts new daughter to KabbalahLONDON - Pop diva Madonna has got her new daughter Mercy converted to Kabbalah as soon as she arrived in London. Crime leaders Kray Twins schemed to take over as The Beatles’ managersLONDON - The Kray Twins schemed to take over as The Beatles’ managers, it has emerged. It has also been revealed that Reginald ‘Reggie’ Kray and Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Kray, the foremost organised crime leaders dominating London’s East End during the 1950s and 1960s, asked Glasgow crimelord Arthur Thompson for advice on their plan. Kerry Katona piles on the pounds she lost from £15k liposuctionLONDON - Kerry Katona has piled back the pounds she lost from 15000-pound liposuction. Six months ago, Katona showed off a svelte new size 8 figure after liposuction and plastic surgery hoovered away her blubber. Michael Jackson ‘pleads ignorance’ in publicist’s caseWASHINGTON - Michael Jackson has reportedly asked a judge to drop the case filed against him by his former publicist, saying he was never served with legal papers. Kate Moss stuns all by performing with David Gilmour for charityLONDON - Supermodel Kate Moss seemed to be a karaoke queen when she performed with Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour at a star-studded charity event. Alesha Dixon set to become ‘Stricty Come Dancing’ judgeLONDON - Former ‘Stricty Come Dancing’ winner Alesha Dixon is reportedly all set to replace Arlene Phillips as a judge on the show to lure young audience. Miley Cyrus’ new chart rival is her sister BrandiLONDON - ‘Hannah Montana’ star Miley Cyrus has got a new chart rival, and it is none other than her older sister Brandi, who has joined a pop group. Nick Lachey says he’s ‘never heard’ Susan Boyle singWASHINGTON - Even though Scottish singer Susan Boyle has won millions of fans ever since her first audition for Britain’s Got Talent, pop singer Nick Lachey has revealed that he has never heard her sing. Lindsay Lohan’s mum blasts media for fuelling privacy invasionWASHINGTON - Lindsay Lohan’s mother has blamed the constant media focus on her daughter for triggering a string of attacks on her privacy. Madonna’s boyfriend Jesus Luz the new face of Dolce & Gabbana
Sacha Baron Cohen brands Madonna ‘a total slut’
St. Lucia official brands Amy Winehouse ‘tattooed reptile’LONDON - Launching a stinging attack on Amy Winehouse, a former St. Lucia Government official has called the pop star a “tattooed reptile” who is corrupting the local youth by her constant visits to the island. Swedish singer September says Lady GaGa stole her styleLONDON - Swedish singer September has accused pop sensation Lady GaGa of copying her dressing style. Rihanna’s testimony won’t be televisedLONDON - TV cameras will be banned from filming pop star Rihanna’s testimony at singer Chris Brown’s hearing on assault charges in the Los Angeles Superior Court next week. Britney Spears denies being pressured into launching Circus tourWASHINGTON - Pop diva Britney Spears has rubbished reports that she was pushed to kick off Circus tour. |
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LONDON - Brazilian model Jesus Luz, better known as pop singer Madonna’s boyfriend, has become the latest fashion icon for the Italian design label Dolce & Gabbana. The 22-year-old will make an exclusive appearance on the ramp for the Dolce & Gabbana spring-summer 2010 menswear show in Milan June 20, reported telegraph.co.uk. He also stars in the brand’s new advertising campaign for next autumn-winter.
LONDON - Comic Sacha Baron Cohen has branded Queen of Pop Madonna ‘a total slut’. Sacha, 37, has left a host of celebrities livid with his stunts to promote his movie, where he plays the character of a gay fashion designer Bruno, reports the Daily Star. The outrageous Brit, who fell onto Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards dressed as a bare-bummed dove, posed as a gay Queen’s guard for the London premiere of his new film.
