Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ an accident
21/10/09 21:15 Filed in: Michael Jackson
Kenny Ortega - the choreographer behind the 50 planned London shows the 'King of Pop’ was rehearing for when he tragically died in June – revealed the documentary was pieced together from private footage of the star rehearsing and was never intended to be released to the public.
He said: 'The recordings were made so we could use them, then the tapes were destined for Michael’s private library. They have a real unguarded honesty to them.
'At first I got so many messages from fans around the world asking to see the shows, asking to see the footage and eventually I realised the journey wasn’t over and we had to do this.
'It is for the fans and the film will show the development and intentions of the show, and the concert as it moved closer to London.'
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Peter Andre says missing his kids is 'torture'
20/10/09 20:20 Filed in: Peter Andre
The 'Behind Closed Doors’ singer, whose divorce from glamour model Katie Price will be finalised on Wednesday (21.10.09), claims being away from the three children they raise is almost too much for him to bear.
He said: 'The only thing that has got to me through the whole divorce is missing the kids. It’s torture.'
Beyonce postpones Malaysia gig after 'immoral' claims
20/10/09 20:18 Filed in: Beyonce
The 'Sweet Dreams' singer reportedly decided to delay taking her 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' tour – originally due to arrive in capital Kuala Lumpur on October 25 - to the conservative country after the Malaysian Islamic Party lodged a complaint about her "Western sexy performance".
Show organiser Marctensia confirmed the concert had been postponed indefinitely, but denied Beyonce had given in to religious pressures.
A statement read: "The postponement was solely the decision of the artist and has nothing to do with other external reasons."
Malaysian law requires female artists to cover up from shoulder to knee, with no cleavage on display.
Justin Timberlake’s friend urge him to get back with Jessica Biel
20/10/09 20:18 Filed in: Justin Timberlake
Those close to the 28-year-old singer are concerned about his crumbling relationship with Jessica, and are putting pressure on him to work through their problems.
A source said: 'Justin's friends are usually all about anything he wants, but in this case, his boys are totally disappointed in him. They think he's making a big mistake. Justin and Jessica have their problems, but all in all, his friends think she is one of the best things that ever happened to him.'
Justin had been relying on his pals to go to nightclubs with him when his relationship hit the rocks, but they have not been keen on the idea.
The source added to FOX 411 blog: 'They really thought he got past all of that. But it's all beginning all over again. They think if they don't give in he may come to his senses and sort out his relationship. That's what they really want to see happen.'
Joss Stone a 'free spirit'
20/10/09 20:16 Filed in: Joss Stone
Joss Stone finds picking the right man hard because she is a 'free spirit'.
The UK soul singer – who is currently single - likes a man to be possessive, but admits her choices backfire when she goes on a spontaneous road trip or tour.
She told America’s OK! magazine: 'We love for a man to be protective over us, we love for a man to want and have a little tiny bit of jealousy.
'So you go for those guys, but when you want to be the free spirit that you are and just disappear or go on a road trip for two days or to go on tour or whatever that is, then you run into problems because you’ve chosen a man that’s a little bit protective and possessive and jealous.'
Ashanti talks Ja Rule reunion
18/10/09 07:52 Filed in: Ashanti
Ashanti has opened up about her recent reunion with Ja Rule at this year's VH!'s Hip Hop Honours.
The former Murder inc. singer has admitted that it had been a very long time since the two collaborated on stage together to perform their greatest hits.
The 29-year-old told MTV: "It's been great. I haven't performed with Ja since - I can't even remember it's been so long.
"We talked to each other on the phone and we said, 'Yo, we gonna make it hot! It's gonna be like old times'. It feels good. When we did the rehearsal, the chemistry was there."
Hed Kandi take new direction on Destroy the Disco
18/10/09 07:32 Filed in: Hed Kandi
As the old adage goes, you always hurt the ones you love... and Destroy the Disco, the double album from Hed Kandi out on 2nd November, sees the record label take its most treasured possession, Disco, and sabotage it to within an inch of recognition.
This brand new compilation is all about the deconstruction of the traditional disco sound. Cut up, filtered, dirtily dub-ified in places, bolstered by big bomb-blast basslines, re-worked and re-packaged as something twitchier, edgier and shockingly filthy. It is the sound that shook the foundations of festivals over the summer.
Tracks and remixes from the likes of Fake Blood, Riva Starr, Alex Metric, Kissy Sell Out, Simian Mobile Disco, Example, Prodigy and Sebastian Ingrosso make this the most audacious album that Hed Kandi has ever put together, and presents a distinct pitch shift in the brand’s musical direction.
Fans to dress up for GaGa gigs
17/10/09 07:38 Filed in: Lady GaGa
Lady GaGa has urged fans to "dress accordingly" for her upcoming 'Monster Ball' tour.
The 'LoveGame' singer will kick off the North American jaunt in Montreal on November 27 and bring the show to an end in New York on January 21.
It was earlier announced that Kid Cudi will be accompanying the 23-year-old on the road after plans to team up with Kanye West fell through.
Moby announces 'intimate' London gig
17/10/09 07:27 Filed in: Moby
Moby has confirmed that he will perform an intimate gig in London on November 15.
The 'special, never before seen, unplugged live show' will be held at the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue.
The musician is expected to perform material from his back catalogue and songs from recent album Wait For Me, released in June.
Tickets for the gig are available from 9am on October 16.
Madonna to jump 'off a building'
17/10/09 07:24 Filed in: Madonna
She told Rolling Stone magazine: 'It was certainly a challenging year. I may have thrown myself off a building. I think work saved me and I’m very grateful I had work to do.'
Madonna filed for divorce in October 2008, and it was finalised in December.
She was left stunned when after initially accepting her adoption bid for Mercy to join her family – daughter Lourdes, 13, and sons Rocco, nine, and four-year-old David, who she also adopted from Malawi - a court rejected her request in April 2009 because she hadn’t been a resident in Malawi for at least 18 months.
She appealed the decision and was granted permission to adopt Mercy in June.
Dr. Dre 'wants Jay-Z for new album'
15/10/09 21:14 Filed in: Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre has declared that he wants Jay-Z to record guest vocals on his long-awaited new album Detox.
The record, due in early 2010, is already believed to feature collaborations with T.I., Lil Wayne and Nas.
The rapper told MTV News that he is targeting Jay-Z, who previously co-wrote the lyrics for his hit single 'Still D.R.E.', following the success of his recent album The Blueprint 3.
"Well, actually, Jay-Z's just been in the studio doing some writing," he said. "Hopefully I'll get him to perform on the record. Jay, come holler."
