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16 July 2008 6:29 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has teamed up with Carlos Santana and a troupe of dancing lizards for a new SoBe Life Water ad.

The British catwalk stunner wowed with her dance moves to Michael Jackson's Thriller when her first SoBe ad aired at the beginning of 2008, and now she's a Black Magic Woman.

A joyful Campbell joins the animated lizards for a beach dance - to the strains of Santana's infectious hit, dressed in a bodyhugging one-piece bikini.

The giggling supermodel then strolls off into the sunset after sharing a kiss with one lucky lizard, while another hitches a lift on her shoulder.

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10 July 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Michael Jackson is set to revive his music career by teaming up with reformed boyband New Kids On The Block.

The musician has held a number of secret talks with the band who will go on tour for the first time in 20 years in September.

And Jackson has agreed to collaborate with them as he attempts to reignite his music career after his acquittal for child abuse charges three years ago.

New Kids On The Block singer Donnie Wahlberg says, "It's very exciting. It's one big party and everyone wants to join us."

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10 July 2008 3:12 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Michael Jackson has started discussions about working with reformed boyband New Kids On The Block, say reports. The veteran singer, 49, held a meeting with Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight in Nevada, according to The Mirror. Speaking at the launch of their reunion tour, Wahlberg commented: "It's very exciting. It's one big party and everyone wants to join us." Jackson is (more)

By Alex Fletcher

10 July 2008 12:37 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Legendary musician Michael Jackson is suffering so badly from a recurring back complaint, he has been forced to travel in a wheelchair.

The Billy Jean hitmaker was snapped recently wearing pyjamas, a dread locked wig, a surgeon's mask, a baseball cap and sunglasses as he was pushed around Las Vegas by a minder.

Jackson has battled numerous health problems over the years, including lupus and vitiligo. In 1995, Jackson was rushed to a hospital after collapsing during rehearsals for a televised performance; the incident was reportedly caused by a stress related panic attack.

One eyewitness tells British newspaper The Sun, "There are constant rumours of a Michael Jackson comeback but it was shocking to see that in reality he is a shadow of his former self.

"He seemed too weak even to get out of the chair to cross the road himself. He stayed in the store for two hours and wheeled himself around in the chair the whole time.

"The skin on his hands was peeling, almost like a snake's. He kept his mask on all the time. His security man was at his side and nobody approached him. It is really sad."

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25 June 2008 2:26 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Corey Feldman has quashed rumours that he was molested by Michael Jackson. The pair were close friends during the '80s and the former child star gave evidence during Jackson's child abuse trial. However, although Feldman admitted that he was abused in a recent episode of Us reality show The Two Coreys, he has since insisted that the popstar was not the culprit. He told GQ: "People (more)

By Beth Hilton

24 June 2008 5:08 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Former child star Corey Feldman has put an end to rumours he was once molested by pop superstar Michael Jackson - insisting the singer is innocent of any abuse claims.

Feldman was a close friend of the Thriller hitmaker throughout his childhood and was subpoenaed as a witness during Jackson's 2005 child abuse trial.

And because the actor, now 36, was placed under a strict gagging order, he was forbidden from talking about the case - even to defend his former pal.

Feldman has now revealed that while he was the victim of childhood abuse - the perpetrator was definitely not Jackson.

He tells GQ magazine, "People can say whatever they want, but it wasn't Michael. He and I have our own issues, but that wasn't one of them. The guy that did this to me was my assistant. I was still a virgin at the time. I hadn't even had sex with a girl. So for me it was just kind of bewildering."

Jackson was tried on a variety of accusations of alleged abuse in 2005 but was eventually acquitted of all charges.

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21 June 2008 2:02 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Mark Ronson tried to get Michael Jackson to watch porn during a childhood sleepover. "It's a weird story, but I didn't touch him," revealed the musician who, living in the US as a child, met Jackson through John Lennon's son, Sean. "We just went and stayed at his (Sean's) house and it seemed okay at the time," he said. "I think it's still okay. Unless I'm going to be in therapy in four years' time!" Ronson, in an interview for tomorrow's Sunday Night Project on Channel 4, added: "We were just (more)

By Dave West

13 June 2008 6:46 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news

A Las Vegas comeback could be in the cards for Michael Jackson if a private equity firm has its way, the Wall Street Journal reports. A firm that owns the Las Vegas Hilton and a big stake in a casino company bought $23 million of Jackson's debt last month and is now in talks with the singer about an Elvis- or Celine-style residency on the Strip.

10 June 2008 2:46 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

TV journalist Martin Bashir has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 45-year-old, who is best known for his interviews with Princess Diana and Michael Jackson, confirmed that doctors have found a growth on his pituitary gland. The tumour was discovered during a scan for a head injury he sustained on the set of his Nightline show for America's ABC News. Bashir, who lives with wife Debbie and their two children in New York, insisted that he has no plans to scale back his personal or professional life in the wake of the news. His agent John Miles said: "It has been a very worrying (more)

By Beth Hilton

9 June 2008 6:32 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The newsman who made headlines with his expose of Michael Jackson has been struck with a brain tumour.

Martin Bashir's Living With Michael Jackson TV special helped cement the pop superstar's reputation as an oddball who shared his bed with children.

And now the British news reporter, who hosts America's Nightline show, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour after a blow to the head prompted him to seek medical help.

Tests showed Bashir had a benign tumour.

A representative for Bashir says, "Martin is seeing this as a blessing in disguise. If he hadn't had the knock to his head, he would never have known about the tumour."

The newsman is not expected to undergo surgery, but doctors will monitor his condition.

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31 May 2008 10:00 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Celebrities wading into political debate is never a good idea. Sharon Stone found out as much when she commented on "karma" causing the recent earthquake in China. In retaliation, the country's largest cinema chain banned screenings of all of her films. While Chinese cinema-goers are lamenting the loss of Basic Instinct 2, Michael Jackson has been going to increasingly elaborate lengths to avoid being spotted in public. Attending a mixed martial arts game in a wheelchair, sunglasses and a coat around his face, it seems the King of Pop might need a few lessons in keeping things inconspicuous. Sharon Stone to... Sienna Miller - Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Sharon will surely have been a bit miffed after hearing Sienna Miller's outburst about the state's second largest city Pittsburgh. While filming in the area, Sienna dubbed it "S***sburgh", (more)

By Simon Reynolds

31 May 2008 10:00 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Celebrities wading into political debate is never a good idea. Sharon Stone found out as much when she commented on "karma" causing the recent earthquake in China. In retaliation, the country's largest cinema chain banned screenings of all of her films. While Chinese cinema-goers are lamenting the loss of Basic Instinct 2, Michael Jackson has been going to increasingly elaborate lengths to avoid being spotted in public. Attending a mixed martial arts game in a wheelchair, sunglasses and a coat around his face, it seems the King of Pop might need a few lessons in keeping things inconspicuous. Sharon Stone to... Sienna Miller - Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Sharon will surely have been a bit miffed after hearing Sienna Miller's outburst about the state's second largest city Pittsburgh. While filming in the area, Sienna dubbed it "S***sburgh", (more)

By Simon Reynolds

31 May 2008 6:22 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Ten acts will compete against each other in the Britain's Got Talent final tonight - but Simon Cowell believes that only five have a chance of winning the competition. The show's judge revealed that he is expecting a close contest between child singers Faryl Smith and Andrew Johnston, dancer George Sampson, Michael Jackson tribute act Signature and dancing dog Gin. "I think it is going to be unbelievably close between them and they are the five we like the best too," Cowell told The Mirror. "I think George has got as much of a shot as (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

30 May 2008 1:12 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Michael Jackson reportedly pulled out of a planned appearance on American Idol due to stage fright.

The star had been rumoured to be staging a comeback during the live final of the hit TV show last week despite denials from both his representatives and the show's producers.

But it has now been reported that Jackson was due to appear and the news was kept secret.

The Thriller hitmaker was eventually absent from the celeb-studded lineup and according to British tabloid newspaper The Sun, he pulled out at the last minute as he was too nervous to perform.

A source tells the publication, "This was his big chance but he got stage-fright. (He kept saying) 'I can't do it. Everyone will hate me'."

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28 May 2008 1:10 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Ne-Yo admits he had his doubts about Lindsay Lohan's vocal talents when he was asked to write a song for her upcoming third album, due later this year. "I gotta admit, we were like ... 'Lindsay Lohan?'" Ne-Yo tells Billboard magazine. "I mean, I've written for Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Celine Dion and ... Lindsay Lohan?" But after hearing her sing on the track, called "Bossy," Ne-Yo says he and producer Stargate were so impressed that he called Lohan to say how sorry he was for not believing in her. "She did a ridiculously fabulous job," Ne-Yo tells the magazine.

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27 May 2008 7:21 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Dance duo Signature have made it through to Saturday night's grand final of Britain's Got Talent. Michael Jackson impersonator Suleman Mirza and sidekick Madhu Singh won the public vote in the first heat of the ITV1 show last night. They will be joined by 16-year-old student Kate Nicholas and her dancing collie Gin, who were the favourite act of judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden. Signature, who combined Jackson's lyrics and dance moves with traditional Indian dancing, impressed the panel with their rendition of 'Thriller'. Cowell said: "I had one issue which was could you come back here and do it better? The answer is yes, you did it. It was fantastic. That was one of the best acts because you have something so important, (more)

By Beth Hilton

27 May 2008 7:19 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Michael Jackson has apparently disappointed fans with his brief appearance at Christian Audigier's 50th birthday party. The veteran pop singer was handed the microphone when he took to the stage at the fashion designer's party in La. According to The Mirror, an audience including Britney Spears and Pamela Anderson gave Jackson a rapturous reception. However, the 49-year-old didn't sing for the crowd (more)

By Alex Fletcher

24 May 2008 7:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It was a girls' night out – plus dad – for Britney Spears Friday. Spears, in a black dress and sun-kissed blonde hair, told People she's doing "good" at Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier's 50th birthday party at L.A.'s Petersen Automotive Museum. Spears, 26, hung with two girlfriends in a roped-off Vip area at Audigier's blowout gala. Fergie, Snoop Dogg, Pamela Anderson and – surprise! – Michael Jackson also made appearances. Jamie Spears joined his daughter, sitting on a couch about five feet away with his head resting on his hands. Spears stayed about an hour and a half, smoking cigarettes on an outside patio,

Nicholas White

15 May 2008 10:23 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Warren Cowan, whose Rogers and Cowan public relations company has represented many of Hollywood's leading luminaries and the music industry's best-selling recording artists over more than a half century, died Wednesday of cancer at age 87. His clients included Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Kelly, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, Steve McQueen, Cary Grant, Sylvester Stallone, Ronald Reagan, The Doors, Elton John, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Michael Jackson.

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1 May 2008 1:04 PM, PDT | From avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news

Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely stars Diego Luna as a Mexican Michael Jackson impersonator who toils in relative obscurity on the streets of Paris until one day, while entertaining at an old folks' home, he meets "Marilyn Monroe" (played by Samantha Morton). "Marilyn" invites "Michael" to join her at a Scottish commune where she lives with her husband "Charlie Chaplin" (played by Denis Lavant) and a host of other good-hearted celebrity wannabes. Meanwhile, in a Central American village—and in an entirely unrelated story—a group of skydiving nuns spreads the Gospel via airborne stunts and the occasional miracle. Mister Lonely isn't moviemaking in a conventional sense; it's more tableaux-building. Writer-director Korine apparently imagined how neat it would be to watch Buckwheat give the Pope a bath, or Madonna sob into James Dean's shoulder while a bunch of men in blue jumpsuits fire rifles into a livestock pen. Then he made it.

Noel Murray

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