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Bon Jovi: Stunning new photos published
Posted in Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Photos on the July 30, 2010
Never-before-seen images of rock legends Bon Jovi cavorting in bed with naked models and meeting Michael Jackson have been published in a new book.
The revealing photos of the rockers, when they were young and just starting out in the music industry, have been released by the group’s original tour manager Rich Bozzett as part of his revealing memoir, Sex, Drugs And Bon Jovi.
Most startling for the clean-cut rockers are the early shots of them lying on a bed pretending to cavort with the topless models.
Bozzett, who travelled with the band in the 1980s as they rose to fame, said: “Jon [Bon Jovi] has never wanted to talk about the band’s early years, but now his fans can finally read – and see through never-before-released photographs – what life on the road was like.”
He added: “I lived with the band and saw it all – from the incredible fan support to how Jon and the band dealt with the drugs, alcohol and sex that were part of that world.”
The book charts the group’s path to success, from their first performances as an opening act in front of a few hundred people, to selling more than 130 million records and performing for more than 34 million fans worldwide.
Chris Brown Induced Tears with Drops
Posted in BET Awards, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson on the July 5, 2010
There have been a lot of mixed responses to Chris Brown’s emotional Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards a couple of weeks ago. Some were touched by the R&B singer’s seemingly sincere breakdown while others claimed that he shed crocodile tears. I gave him the benefit of the doubt but reports are suggesting that he really is a douche bag. Sources backstage say that before Chris went on stage, his bodyguard gave him tear-inducing eye drops. Was he so desperate to get back in a favorable light with his audience that he’d exploit someone’s death? He is such an ass!
Dan Lacey has created a bizarre collection of Michael Jackson tribute paintings
Posted in Michael Jackson on the July 2, 2010
US artist Dan Lacey has created a bizarre collection of Michael Jackson tribute paintings including this arresting oil painting.
Lacey has churned out more than 70 pictures since the star’s death last year – including nudes, works showing Jacko interacting with Jesus, and one that features Michael’s dad, Joe, according to reports.
Lacey, whose oil paintings take several days to complete, hit headlines last year with his surreal painting of a nude President Obama riding a unicorn.
Minnesota-based Lacey admitted: “The paintings are quite unusual.”
Source: Splash News
Michael Jackson’s mansion vandalised
Posted in Michael Jackson on the June 29, 2010
A Las Vegas mansion that was rented by the late pop star Michael Jackson has been vandalized.
Jackson, who passed away on June 25 last year, rented the house from 2007 until 2009.
Now an unidentified person has called Las Vegas police claiming the property, which has been empty for the past year, has been vandalized.
According to a report on TMZ.com, when cops entered the home they found that several walls had been spray-painted with “illegible” graffiti.
Several Jackson fans reportedly visited the house to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the singer’s death and are believed to have noticed the graffiti and called the police.
Source: Splash News
Michael Jackson’s father is still milking the cow
Posted in Michael Jackson on the June 20, 2010
The man just doesn’t want to give up, does he? Every last drop of milk he has to collect. It would appear that AEG Live is Joe Jackson’s next target as the father of Michael Jackson is suing his son’s very last concert promoter. This is what can be read in the complaint filled by Joe Jackson: “AEG hired, directed, controlled and demanded Dr. Conrad Murray, a medical doctor, to medicate Michael Jackson, provide Jackson with dangerous medical services and to give Michael Jackson controlled substances and other drugs without providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment or nursing assistance as it had promised in writing it would provide.” Amazing! The plot thickens further… who knows what other elements might emerge in this dreaded case of Michael Jackson’s death.
Walk Out on Whitney Houston
Posted in Concert, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston on the June 8, 2010
Whitney Houston’s tour is a certified disaster as hundreds of people from her Denmark concert walked out midway through, complaining about the singer’s poor performance and faltering voice. One critic wrote “She looked and sounded like a person who doesn’t have many years left to live. At the end of the show she looked like she was ready to explode.” Whitney even went after a section of the audience when some fans booed after she made a speech paying tribute to Michael Jackson. I say just throw in the towel now. She’s never going to be the singer she once was.
Michael Jacksons ’secret boyfriend’ speaks out
Posted in LOVE, Michael Jackson on the April 30, 2010
Jason Pfeiffer, a former dermatologist’s assistant, claims he had a “passionate and sexual” relationship with Michael Jackson that began after meeting the King of Pop at his dermatologist’s office.
“We definitely hit it off the first time we met,” Pfeiffer tells Extra in an exclusive interview.
He also claims that Jackson’s doctor, Dr Arnold Klein, had seen the couple together.
Dr Klein reportedly witnessed Pfeiffer and an allegedly shirtless Jackson together, and Extra quotes Klein as saying: “When you see two people looking at each other you know what’s happening. I was just very happy for both of them.”
Discussing the beginning of his relationship with Jackson, Pfeiffer said they bonded over their childhood experiences: “We were just sitting there and we both started to cry and I got up and went over to him and said it’s going to be okay Michael … We hugged.”
“And it was kind of then that the hug was a little bit more. It wasn’t until a few months later that it was obvious that Michael had feelings for me as well.”
On the question of Jackson’s sexuality, Pfeiffer commented: “I just assumed that he was probably bisexual.
“I know we loved each other, I know he told me that all the time. I believe that he was probably my soulmate.”
Source: Splash News
Debbie Rowe breaks down crying visiting Michael Jackson’s tomb
Posted in Michael Jackson on the March 5, 2010
Michael’s Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe could not hold back the tears as she yesterday (Weds) visited the late star’s tomb.
The former nurse became emotional as she toured the Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California, where Jacko was laid to rest in September.
Rowe, who gave birth to Prince and Paris Jackson, arrived at the cemetery with a male friend and bought a simple bouquet of flowers.
Rowe visited the cemetery and met a group of Jacko fans, who gather there on the third day of every month to remember the King of Pop.
It all became too much for Rowe who broke down crying and had to be consoled by some of the fans.
Rowe also visited the cemetery’s main church building where cards and flowers are left for Jackson.
After an hour at the cemetery Rowe and her friend left in a truck.
“Debbie was very subdued when she arrived, you could tell this was very difficult for her,” said an eyewitness.
“She got a bunch of red flowers from the store before heading up to the church, and when she came out she looked visibly upset.
“Her friends were having to console her and put their arms around her.
“When she met the fans she became even more upset and was crying and had to wipe away the tears from her cheeks.
“The fans hugged her to give her some comfort.
“It was clearly an emotional moment for them all. At the end Debbie walked off and needed some time on her own to compose herself.”
Rowe, 51, met Jackson when she worked as a nurse for the star’s dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.
Jackson was treated by Dr. Klein at his Beverly Hills office for vitiligo.
Rowe and Jackson announced that she was pregnant with his child in 1996 and the couple married in Sydney, Australia, in November 1996.
Three months later Rowe gave birth to Prince Jackson, while she gave birth to Paris Jackson in April 1998.
The couple divorced in October 1999 with Rowe handing Jackson full custody rights over their children in exchange for a multi-million dollar settlement.
Despite their differences, Rowe appeared as a witness in Jackson’s child abuse trial in 2005 to defend her ex-husband.
Source: Splash News
Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson memorabilia highlights of music auction
Posted in BOB DYLAN, Bono, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Michael Jackson on the March 2, 2010
Never before seen 3D slides of an Elvis Presley concert are set to sell for an amazing $50,000 at auction.
The pictures from a 1971 Presley concert in Las Vegas headline an amazing sale of celebrity music memorabilia.
Also up for sale is a string of Michael Jackson collectables.
They include the manuscript for ‘Billie Jean’ hand written in black marker on six sheets of paper, which could fetch up to $40,000.
There are also complete handwritten lyrics to 1985’s ‘We Are The World’ written by Jackson on a promotional poster for the Bad album. It is also expected to sell for up to $40,000.
A shiny orange jumpsuit worn by Jackson during the 1984 Victory Tour, the final ever tour by The Jacksons, could sell for up to $25,000.
There is also a large white hotel napkin that Jackson signed “I love this city very much, all my Love to all of you, I’m going to sleep now, I love you, Michael Jackson.” He threw it down to fans from his balcony at London’s Dorchester Hotel in May 2000.
All bids can be made at gottahaverockandroll.com until March 10.
Gardener to Michael Jackson files suit against estate
Posted in Michael Jackson on the January 26, 2010
A former landscape designer to Michael Jackson has sued his estate for alleged unpaid work.
Jose T. Mareque, who worked at the Hollywood house at 100 Carolwood Drive where Jackson died, provided invoices in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles that claimed a December, 2008 amount owing of $4,722.01. Mareque claimed Jackson’s staff sent him a cheque for $10,000 of a total $14,722.01 owing.
Mareque’s attached invoices include pricey and fancy floristry. Jackson’s taste ran to poinsettias, orchids, evergreen trees, large white hydrangeas, cyclamen plants, berries and roses. Mareque provided indoor plant design as well as outdoor landscaping.
Michael Jackson’s death no longer a mystery
Posted in Michael Jackson on the January 10, 2010
The day seems to have at last come! Now there will be no more lies, just the plain honest truth. The investigation on Michael Jackson’s death has finally been completed and will be presented to the LA Court District Attorney. It seems that Dr. Conrad Murray is not criminally involved in anyway in Michael Jackson’s death, he may eventually be charged with involuntary manslaughter. Finally the family can rest easily… or maybe not. Just imagine, it only took a paltry 7 months. You have to wonder how much the lawsuits will take to be settled going at it with this rate.
Sony Pulling Leaked Michael Jackson Track
Posted in Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, Video on the January 8, 2010
A lot of Michael Jackson fans were very happy at the new song from the late singer that leaked last weekend – everyone except his record label, Lenny Kravitz and all of the King of Pop’s lawyers. Sources are saying that the song, called ‘Another Day’, done with Lenny, was never meant to see the light of day. It’s being said that Sony, with the support of Michael’s estate lawyers, wants to have the song pulled off of the internet. For his part, Lenny posted a video saying he didn’t leak the song and has no idea how it got out. He also mentioned how the song is not mixed and is not a final version.
Jacko doc in court – for overdue child support
Posted in Michael Jackson on the January 5, 2010
The doctor at the centre of the Michael Jackson homicide probe was back in court yesterday – for overdue child support payments.
Dr Conrad Murray, who was treating the singer with sedatives when he died, still owes an estimated backlog of around $15,000 to Nenita Malibiran – the mother of his 10-year-old son.
The medic handed over $1,003 in cash – his January payment – during yesterday’s (Monday’s) hearing at the Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas.
He is hoping a California court will wipe the remaining child support money he owes, to avoid the suspension of his medical license.
Dr Murray, who was thrust into the public eye following Jackson’s shock death in June last year, arrived at the payment review hearing accompanied by his lawyer, Chris Aaron.
Dressed in a black suit, white shirt and yellow tie, the doctor remained quiet throughout the 15-minute hearing, leaving his lawyer to address the court.
Reviewing Dr Murray’s payments, Judge Sylvia Belles noted that he had paid the monthly sums of $1,003 due in November and December, but had not yet paid the $1,003 due on January 1 this year.
Mr Aaron told the court his client had the money with him and handed it over in cash, avoiding a potential contempt of court charge.
A California court issued an order in 2003, instructing Dr Murray to start paying $1,003 a month in child support to Miss Malibiran.
But the medic fell behind with his payments and when authorities discovered he was living in Nevada, they asked the Clark County District Attorney to chase up the cash.
Speaking after the hearing Gerard Costantian, the Chief Deputy District Attorney for Clark County revealed: “Dr Murray still owes an estimated $15,000 in delinquent child support.
“If someone falls behind with their child support payments by two months, we can seek the suspension of their professional license or their drivers license. Dr Murray does not have a Nevada drivers license.
“In November last year, we served Dr Murray’s attorney with a notice stating we were seeking to suspend all his professional licenses.
“After a meeting, it was agreed that Dr Murray and his lawyer could have until January 18 this year to formally respond to the notice of license suspension.”
In November Miss Malibiran submitted a statement to Dr Murray’s lawyer indicating that she would be willing to forget the money he owes in overdue child support payments.
But in order for the sum to be officially wiped, a California court needs to issue an order confirming they have been extinguished. This has not happened yet.
Dr Murray is understood to be preparing to ask the California court to extinguish his overdue payments. A date for a hearing has not yet been set.
If he is successful, the Clark County District Attorney would not have grounds to suspend his medical license – unless he were to fall behind with payments at a later date.
By January 18 he needs to show proof that he is making efforts to get his arrears wiped out, or the DA will pursue action to have his license revoked.
The next payment review hearing is scheduled for July 12 this year.
Murray is still the focus of the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death and has admitted administering the powerful anesthetic Propofol to help the singer sleep.
But the doctor has so far not been charged with any wrongdoing.
Michael Jackson Video Inducted into Library of Congress
Posted in Michael Jackson, Video on the January 3, 2010
Michael Jackson’s 1983 music video for ‘Thriller’ has officially been inducted for preservation in the 2009 National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. It’s the first music video in history to be given the huge honor! Coordinator Steve Leggett explains the National Film Preservation Board’s choice by saying “Because of the way the recording industry is evolving and changing, we thought it would be good to go back to the development of an earlier seismic shift, which was the development of the music video.” That’s pretty cool for the late King of Pop. Other inductees included ‘The Muppet Movie’, ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ starring Clint Eastwood and ‘Jezebel’ starring Bette Davis.
Janet Jackson Goes on Tour
Posted in Concert, Concert Tour, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson on the December 2, 2009
For the first time in about ten years, Janet Jackson is set to go on tour in Europe next year! The pop singer made the announcement to Times Online. There are no further details known about it at this time though. Apart from the tour, Janet is also promoting her new album and writing a book called ‘True You’ which she says will take a look at her struggles with weight gain and self-esteem. She also talked about the pop princesses of today, her late brother Michael Jackson and what motivates her to keep going on with her career. She still sounds very broken up with Michael’s death but she seems to be in a much better place.
Michael Jackson’s This Is It to release on DVD
Posted in DVD, Michael Jackson on the December 1, 2009
The movie about Michael Jackson’s last days, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, will be released on DVD in January, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced.
The movie contains hours of rehearsals in the lead-up to a UK tour that never was. Jackson died suddenly on June 25 of a cardiac arrest. His death has been termed a homicide.
The film, which has played to acclaim around the world, is seen by many as a godsend in its last remaining glimpses into the work of the King Of Pop.
The DVD will debut on January 26, 2010. It includes two documentaries, Staging The Return: Beyond The Show and Staging The Return: The Adventure Begins. So far This Is It has grossed more than $70million in the United States.
2009 American Music Awards winners
Posted in American Music Awards, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift on the November 23, 2009
The compete list of 2009 American Music Awards winners:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
POP/ROCK – Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson
POP/ROCK – Favorite Female Artist
Lady Gaga
POP/ROCK – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
POP/ROCK – Favorite Album
Number Ones, Michael Jackson
COUNTRY – Favorite Male Artist
Keith Urban
COUNTRY – Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift
COUNTRY – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
COUNTRY – Favorite Album
Fearless, Taylor Swift
RAP/HIP-HOP – Favorite Male Artist
Jay-Z
RAP/HIP-HOP – Favorite Album
Blueprint 3, Jay-Z
SOUL/R&B – Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson
SOUL/R&B – Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé Knowles
SOUL/R&B – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
SOUL/R&B – Favorite Album
Number Ones, Michael Jackson
SOUNDTRACKS – Favorite Album
Twilight Soundtrack
ALTERNATIVE ROCK – Favorite Artist
Green Day
ADULT CONTEMPORARY – Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift
LATIN – Favorite Artist
Aventura
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL – Favorite Artist
Mary Mary
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Gloriana
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Whitney Houston
Michael Jackson’s doctor in court to settle child support row
Posted in Michael Jackson on the November 16, 2009
Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray has appeared in court to settle a row over child support payments.
The doctor, who has been laying low since Jackson’s shock death in June, turned up for the hearing in Las Vegas to resolve a debt of more than $13,000.
Murray hardly spoke during the hearing on Monday but was let off the hook as Nenita Malibiran agreed to wave the outstanding debt for their 10-year-old son.
Malibiran, who was not in court, reached the agreement on condition Murray pays her $1,003 a month in support from now on.
Murray, who also paid $700 at the hearing, was warned the court will check he is keeping up with his payments every three months.
He must appear in court again on January 4.
Katherine Jackson drops contest of son’s executors
Posted in Michael Jackson on the November 14, 2009
A Los Angeles court heard the surprise announcement of Katherine Jackson that she was dropping a challenge of the executors appointed to her son’s estate.
Katherine’s attorney, Adam Streisand, said she feels it is time the fighting over Michael’s estate came to an end. Michael’s will has two of his longtime associates, attorney John Branca and music exec John McClain, named as its executors.
Katherine earlier was indicating she would challenge the executors over alleged conflict of interest. But her change of course came as a move by her husband, Joe, to challenge the executors was revealed ahead of a Tuesday probate hearing.
Streisand also said Katherine, who is permanent guardian to Michael’s three children, feels her actions will be in their best interest.
Joe, meanwhile, was seeking an allowance from the will that did not name him. At 80, he suffers from diabetes and had a stroke in 1998. He lives in Las Vegas, while his wife of 50 years, Katherine lives in the family home in Encino, in the San Fernando Valley north of LA.
Joe, a former steelworker who drove his children’s musical business, listed his expenses as $1200 a month for rent, $2500 to eat out, $1000 for entertainment, gifts and vacations, $2000 on air travel and $3000 on hotels.
Jacko’s This Is It guitarist reveals working with music legend was
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music on the November 3, 2009
The female guitarist, who was chosen by Michael Jackson to play in his This Is It band, has spoken about the moment she heard he had died.
Orianthi Panagaris – a 24-year-old, blonde rocker from Adelaide – had been working with the music legend less than 24-hours before his sudden death.
On the day that he died – 25 June – she said that she had been getting ready for another evening of rehearsals.
She said: “I was actually getting ready for rehearsals.
“I was on Skype with my parents and… they said he had passed and I just started crying.
“I was like: ‘Is this serious?’ And my heart just sank. And it was like… How can he have passed when he was actually fine?’ There were no hints.”
She added: “It was very difficult. It was a life-changing experience to work with someone like Michael Jackson.”
Panagaris features heavily in Jacko’s box-office smash documentary This Is It, taken from hours of rehearsals for the star’s O2 shows. She also played at the late star’s memorial concert this summer.
She said: “He was very personable, very friendly and such a perfectionist. He wanted to make sure that everything was right with his band… and put on the ultimate show.”
She added: “I wish he was still with us. It was going to be the biggest show on earth.”
Source: Splash News
