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FBI file on Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.”

2011-04-07T17:45:00.001-07:00

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It’s been 14 years since The Notorious B.I.G. (real name: Christopher Wallace) was killed in Los Angeles in a drive-by shooting.

Several probes and investigations have yet to bring the criminal(s) to justice, and fans of the legendary rhymer have been left wondering what has been accomplished by authorities handling the case.

Now, finally, the FBI has released its (heavily redacted) documents on the murder, and several facts were revealed—one being that the bullets that killed him were rare Gecko 9mm ammunition, made only in Germany and sold Stateside only in California and New Jersey.

Officials hoped they could link the bullets to other crimes to find the murderer, but none was discovered. They were also hoping to link Biggie’s killing to Tupac Shakur’s six months earlier—and did find individuals who were present at both scenes.

They report that a number of the officers on duty at the industry party Biggie was leaving at the time of his death were also employed by Suge Knight’s rival West Coast label Death Row Records as security officers, which violates LAPD policy.

The documents also include talk of Biggie’s connections with the Genovese crime family in New York, and posit that the family may have photo or video evidence of the persons involved in the shooting.

And on a quirkier note, the contents of Big’s pockets at the time of his death were listed: Biggie had a Georgia driver’s license, a pen, 0.91 grams of marijuana, an asthma inhaler, and three condoms. You can check out the files yourself at the Los Angeles Times.

Do you think they’ll ever find out who killed Wallace? Let us know what you thi

Dr. Drew Pinsky Denies He's Fame-Addicted; And Bears Don't Sleep In Woods

2011-04-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaMedia vampire, Dr. Drew Pinsky, whose new show premiered just yesterday has made a startling statement. The ubiquitous buttinsky, whose "media empire includes his new HLN talk show to a radio call-in show "Loveline," the VH1 reality hit Celebrity Rehab and new daytime programmer Lifechangers," claims he is not addicted to fame.

Apparently the spotlight loving savior of celebrity drunks and junkies is actually indifferent to the whole concept of being a celebrity himself. Dr. Drew swears he can take fame or leave it alone. Sort of like alcoholics who can stop drinking any time they like or compulsive gamblers who plan to walk away as soon as they break even or right after they win the big jackpot. In fact, Dr. Drew was actually "very resistant to being on television…" because he feared that it would "interfere with (his) day job."

Sadly, his resistance didn't last.

“I realized that I've had these amazing opportunities and that maybe I should use TV to change the culture," continues the celebrity hound. "...I spent the next 10 years shrinking my medical practice and...I've spent the past two to three years really focusing on TV and radio."

Alas, his downsized patients' gain was our loss. Not only is this man a fame addict, he's a frighteningly egotistical, borderline megalomaniacal one. He intends to single handedly change the culture? It's not enough for the perhaps well meaning but misguided and utterly clueless Dr. Drew to bore us to tears with his cloying Pleasantville Weltanschauung and his almost unbearably annoying presence, he's determined to reshape the world in his own image. Perhaps we mere mortals should be afraid-- very afraid. Dr. Drew's ultimate goal is to mess with all our minds. Maybe he's really not addicted to fame after all. Perhaps he's addicted to power.

"That's the next stage of my career, if it involves a public life or fame, so be it," he declares. "I don't know any other way of doing it, frankly. I'm not addicted to it. It’s just my job now.”

It's Dr. Drew Pinsky's job. But alas, it's the world's burden to bear. Heaven help us.

Celebrity Apprentice," Donald Trump revealed that that was only the beginning

2011-04-05T13:43:00.000-07:00

After Meatloaf had a widely-publicized blowup at Gary Busey on the last episode of "The Celebrity Apprentice," Donald Trump revealed that that was only the beginning.

"Well you had a Meatloaf meltdown and now you have something between Star Jones and NeNe [Leakes] that I've never seen anything like it," said Donald. "And that'll be coming up over the next coming weeks. I mean, they truly hate each other."

ET met up with the Donald and his wife Melania as they hosted the 2011 Skating with the Stars event at Wollman Rink in New York City on Monday. Ice skating greats such as Sasha Cohen, Evan Lysacek, Sarah Hughes and Johnny Weir showed up to skate and sign autographs with the students of the Figure Skating in Harlem program.
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"We may hit the ice," said Donald when asked if he and his wife would lace up their skates for the event. The billionaire businessman went on to joke, "We may hit the ice pretty hard."

"The Celebrity Apprentice" airs Sundays on NBC.

6th Season Of ‘Dexter’ Has Been Pushed Back To October

2011-04-01T05:55:00.000-07:00

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Earlier this month we learned from Michael C. Hall that he will begin filming the 6th season of Dexter in May but today we learn that we will have to wait a bit longer to see the new eps. Dexter usually begins airing in September here in the US (except for Season 1 which premiered on October 1, 2006) but this season, we’ll have to wait a few more weeks because the show is now set to return in mid-October.

In an new interview about his new film Peep World (which co-stars comedienne Sarah Silverman), MCH briefly mentions this Dexter news:

I go back to Dexter in May, to start shooting Season 6. We’ll go until late October and the show will air in mid-October, or something like that.

Now, it’s unclear if the upcoming season of Dexter has really been pushed back or if MCH was just speaking generally but I know that I do NOT want to wait any longer than I’ll have to for new eps of Dexter. We still have not heard who will feature in Season 6 as a guest star nor have we really heard about any plot developments. I suspect we’ll be hearing more soon because May is just around the corner. Still, it doesn’t really matter if Dexter comes out in September (I hope) or is pushed back to October (boo!) because I know the new season will be well-received by fans who are DYING for new Dexter!

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John Cena -- 30x the 'Wish' Granting Power

2011-03-29T04:18:00.000-07:00

Cover of John CenaWWE's John Cena is about to make a whole bunch of little wishes come true -- because TMZ has learned he's taking 30 kids from Make-A-Wish to WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!!
Reps from M.A.W. tell us 30 kids with "life-threatening medical conditions" from the U.S., Canada, and even Australia will attend Wrestlemania XVII this weekend in Atlanta.

But that's not all -- the kids will be going to a private autograph session with WWE Superstars and Divas ... and afterward, they'll hit a pizza party hosted by Cena!!!

We're told the M.A.W. Foundation also plans to honor John at the party for passing a huge milestone -- 200 wishes granted -- an honor shared by only three other celebs ... Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Hulk Hogan.

Rod Stewart & Penny Lancaster Introduce "Miracle Baby"

2011-03-29T04:15:00.000-07:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeMeet Aiden Stewart!

Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster grace the cover of HELLO! with their gorgeous newborn son Aiden. The 66-year-old rocker - now a father for the eighth time - said, "Aiden is our miracle baby," referring to the fertility problems they encountered.

Penny underwent two rounds of IVF before a successful third cycle.

"Aiden is the best birthday present I could have wished for. My family is now complete," said Penny, referring to his arrival the day after her 40th birthday.

The legendary rocker added, "Parenthood has taken our relationship to a new love and understanding."

Penny said she's not obsessing about losing the baby weight.

"I’d like to get rid of the excess weight eventually, but the doctors advised not to start exercising for six weeks," she said. "I didn’t try for all those years to fall pregnant just to be vain about it."

Kim Kardashian Cries Over Her Silver Nude

2011-03-17T17:17:00.000-07:00

Kim Kardashian Cries Over Her Silver Nude Paint Photos In W Magazine! "This Is Full Fxckin Porn"

RAPPER TRINA HACKED AND ATTACKED VIA INTERNET NUDE PICS LEAK

2011-03-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaJust as we were thinking all these earthquakes and blizzards and rain and so on and so on,someone else was thinking im gonna put Trina on blast.Who ever this coward is' he really tries to throw the rapstress under the bus Trina might want to investigate her old freinds or past lovers with aching hearts.
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Sandra Bullock sends $1 million for Japan relief

2011-03-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaActress Sandra Bullock sent a $1 million donation to the Amerian Red Cross this week to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan, the Red Cross said Thursday.

It is the largest celebrity donation to the Red Cross to be announced since the disaster struck last Friday, although the charity may have gotten large contributions that were kept confidential at the donors' request.

"This contribution is vitally important as the Red Cross works to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time of urgent need for so many people in Japan," the relief organization said.

The contribution was made by the Oscar-winning actress on behalf of her family, the Red Cross said.

Dozens of celebrities used their social network accounts, including Twitter, to urge fans to support the Red Cross with small donations. The group has received $2.6 million since last Friday in $10 donations sent through cell phone text messages, it said.

Overall, the American Red Cross has raised about $47 million in the United States since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan last Friday.

The U.S. organization has passed $10 million of those donations on to the Japanese Red Cross for work on the ground in Japan, it said.

Become A Celebrity On Facebook

2011-03-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

While becoming famous can take a long time, one of the best ways to accelerate your way to stardom is to fake it and Facebook is the perfect platform for doing that. Here’s a guide on how to become a celebrity in no time at all!

Post Sexy Profile Photo

The first key to success is having a profile photo that will make your soon-to-be friends instantly accept your friend requests. That requires a good looking photo of yourself. For this image, I highly suggest that you avoid using other celebrities as no celebrity would ever do that. Who needs a doppleganger when you already look like yourself! Figure out some creative pose that makes you look incredibly attractive. If you still can’t manage to do that, organize a lot of attractive people of the opposite sex all standing around you in a pose that will surely make you look like a celeb.

Add A Lot Of Friends

The ticket to stardom is having a lot of adoring fans. While people may not have friended you randomly before, you should try adding 100 friends a day. Make sure the majority of those friends are of the opposite sex but don’t overdo it as you don’t want your profile to look fake. A nice 80/20 split will be sufficient. The more friends you have, the better. You want to make it appear as though everybody is adding you because they are adoring fans! If you stay consistent, you will eventually hit the maximum number of Facebook friends: 5,000.

Post Photos With Other People

Celebrities are always out on the town, enjoying the good life. You need to take pictures of yourself everywhere you go. You should also have a different outfit in every photo. The cheapest way to accomplish this is by purchasing tons of cheap t-shirts. Take photos with different outfits and different people every day as you are always on the go! It’s hard work being a celebrity, but somebody has to do it … and of course document it. Take photos of yourself with random attractive people in which you look like you are casually enjoying your day but they are posing because they want a photo next to you. It’s a sure-fire way to look famous.

Seriously, you need to walk down the street and stop every attractive person you see and ask them to take a photo posing with you. Even more important: see if you can convince them to upload the photo to their own Facebook and tag you in it, because they were the one who was excited to be with you, not the other way around. If they’re hesitant, give them a few bucks!

Start Checking In Regularly

Like I mentioned before, you are always on the go. Check in at random places around the city and around the world. While it may be difficult to travel the world, there’s an easy way to make it look like you’re traveling the world: pay other people money to login to your account and checkin for you! In no time at all you’ll be checking in from paradise getaways around the globe.

Create A Facebook Page

Now that you have thousands of friends, photos, and have travelled the globe, it’s time that you set up your own Facebook Page. This is where you should post status updates like “Thanks to all my fans for supporting me!” Make sure you convince a few friends to post comments like, “OMG [insert name here], I love you so much, can I have your baby?!?!?!” At this point your photos should start getting pretty ridiculous. In addition to posing with beautiful people, you’ll need photos of you trying to escape mobs with body guards protecting you.

Faking this is extremely difficult but now you’re in the big leagues and you need to make sure you look every bit like a celebrity. By this point there’s a good chance the paparazzi will be chasing you down trying to get your photos because everybody knows who you are. You’ll need to post status updates to your page that say things like, “I’m so tired of the paparazzi interrupting me while I’m grocery shopping. Can I get a little bit of privacy?!? Jeez!”

You’re Done!

Congratulations! After months of faking it, people should definitely be banging down your doors with movie deals and record contracts. You are now officially in the big leagues. At this point, even if you weren’t gorgeous like all other celebrities, you can pay for people to Photoshop you into anything. In a world where everything is fake, you’ve mastered the art of faking it until you make it.

NATE DOGG DEAD AT 41

2011-03-17T06:05:00.000-07:00

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Another celebrity death to tell you about unfortunately, rapper Nate Dogg is dead at the age of 41.

Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, was reported dead by his family Tuesday night according to TMZ. No known cause for Nate Dogg’s death at this time, but he had been suffering numerous health problems including a stroke in 2007 and another in 2008.

Best known for his music collaborations, Nate Dogg worked with artists on more than 40 hit singles. One he is best known for is “Regulate” with fellow rapper, Warren G (video above.)

Nate Dogg died on March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, CA, the same city where he was born.

Regulate - Warren G & Nate Dogg by scott_tenorman

Stars Donate To Celebrity Charity Auction For Japan

2011-03-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

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Kim Kardashian, James Taylor and Jimmy Kimmel are some of the stars who have donated once-in-a-lifetime experiences and items to a new celebrity charity auction aimed at raising money for victims of the unfolding disaster in Japan.

Bidders have the option of the chance to meet Kim Kardashian on April 14, an acoustic guitar signed by James Taylor, the chance to meet Jimmy Kimmel at his ABC show, items from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and tickets to the Maxim 2011 Master’s Party in Augusta in the auction, with proceeds going to the US Fund for UNICEF.

The auctions run until April 7, and can be accessed through Charity

Watch Charlie Sheen and his tiger blood bi-win all over the place

2011-03-15T21:05:00.000-07:00

Practice gets you to Carnegie Hall. But apparently it's no-holds-barred ranting that gets you to Radio City Music Hall.

Charlie Sheen's limited sold-out engagement is no longer quite as limited, with the announcement that he will be taking his "Violent Torpedo of Truth" live show to New York City, as well as four other locales besides the originally scheduled stops in Chicago and Detroit.

Tickets go on sale Thursday to catch Sheen in action in Boston; Cleveland, which must be close to his Major League heart; Columbus, Ohio; Wallingford, Conn.; and in NYC at Radio City.

We advise the Rockettes to keep their dressing room doors locked on April 8.

Kanye West has invited Kate Moss to perform with him

2011-03-15T04:16:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe 33-year-old rapper will perform at the music event in Austin, Texas, later this week and is said to have invited British model Kate to sing with him after they struck up a friendship during Paris fashion week earlier this month.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Kate brought him into her inner circle at the Givenchy afterparty.

"Kate was rapping to Kanye and it wasn't long before they had a crowd around them. Kanye made up a freestyle on the spot for Kate, who was blushing."

Kate - who is referenced in the lyrics to Kanye's hit 'Stronger' - has appeared onstage with former boyfriend Pete Doherty, joining him and his group Babyshambles to provide vocals for their duet 'La Belle et la Bete' several times in 2005 and 2006.

She has also provided vocals on tracks by The Lemonheads and Primal Scream.

Diddy, Chris Brown, More Hip-Hop Artists React To Japan Disaster

2011-03-12T04:32:00.000-08:00

Mother Nature is no joke.

This morning (March 11) an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast of Japan. Devastation caused by the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks was coupled by a tsunami it caused that hit the coast shortly thereafter, leaving entire towns submerged in water and more destruction in its path.

So far hundreds of people have already been declared dead, with thousands more injured.

The United States is keeping Japan in its prayers (President Barack O’Bama has pledged aid) and the hip-hop nation also took to Twitter to voice their support.

“To all my ppl in Japan Stay United & We Are Praying For You Strong On This End. personal friends hit me up so I know ur ok. #concerned,” tweeted Freddie Foxx aka Bumpy Knuckles, who also noted Japan’s strong support of hip-hop culture.

Wyclef Jean is familiar with disaster relief efforts considering his native Haiti had its own devastating earthquake in January 2010. The former Fugee tweeted, “My deepest condolences to the ppl of Japan, stay strong. I am currently on the ground in Haiti campaigning w at presidentmicky”

Some artists kept their messages short and to the point.

“God bless japan !!!,” tweeted Styles P.

“Send my condolonces to the ppl in #japan right now! … and every city or country affected by this situation!,” tweeted Raekwon.

Others took this tragedy as a moment to reflect a bit more on life.

“My prayers go out to everyone in japan!!! We have to love one another and come together as a planet!!!!,” tweeted Chris Brown, also adding, “Life is way too precious to waste on ignorance!!! We have to come together!!! All of us! Every race, gender, etc. I love you all.”

“#prayforjapan this is serious people...what is happening to the world?,” tweeted UK producer Alex Da Kid.

“GOD BLESS everyone in Japan and anyone affected by this disaster- you are in every thought and prayer!!,” tweeted Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Hours later the Bad Boy Records CEO tweeted information about donating to relief efforts: “EVERYBODY!! Please text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to #Japan & Pacific #tsunami relief-> http://bit.ly/eZJDoJ GOD BLESS.”

Megan Fox: Madison Boutique Beauty

2011-03-12T04:30:00.000-08:00

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Easing her way into the weekend with a little retail therapy, Megan Fox was spotted out in West Hollywood on Friday afternoon (March 11).

The "Jennifer's Body" babe looked cute and casual in a buttondown shirt with jeans and flip-flops as she hit up the popular Madison boutique on Melrose Avenue.

On the career front, Megan has recently been busy filming the upcoming Jennifer Westfeldt directed comedy "Friends with Kids".

Meanwhile, rumors claiming that Fox's drama/thriller flick "Passion Play" would be a straight to DVD effort have been shot down - as the movie co-starring Mickey Rourke will start out in theaters on a limited basis beginning May 6th.

Justin Timberlake

2011-03-12T04:25:00.000-08:00

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That didn't take long now did it?! Good for him!

This morning, we reported that Justin Timberlake has ~~finally~~ parted ways with Jessica Biel, but this afternoon, we've got the scoop on who might take her place.

Sources are reporting that Justin might be living up to the name of his new movie, Friends With Benefits, with his costar, Mila Kunis. An insider claims the couple have been very "flirty" ever since they shot the movie together and perhaps now that he is a free man, something might grow from that.

We…approve! She's a hot-ticket lady these days and J.T.'s made a nice name for himself as a movie man. (Though we pray every night that the stars will get in sync - get it? - and he would start making music again.)

If nothing else, they should give it a go and see if the sparks will fly off-screen! What do you have to lose?!

Mariah Carey Baby Shower

2011-03-09T22:01:00.000-08:00

Mariah Carey at her baby shower
On Sunday night Mariah Carey’s PR team threw a baby shower for the mom-to-be on the rooftop of the Conservatory Grill at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The baby shower had a celebrity guest list (of course) which included Piers Morgan, Randy Jackson, Penny Marshall and Lorraine Bracco. The decor was pink and blue, to symbolize the Mariah Carey’s twin boy and girl, and there were pink and blue balloons, flowers, ribbons – everything was pink and blue.

Guests dined on gourmet pizza and appetizers while sipping on the singer’s own line of champagne, ‘Angel’.

Mariah Carey says she has never been to a baby shower before: ”This was my first one . It was so festive! Nick and I were so grateful to everyone who came to celebrate with us,” she told Life & Style magazine.

One of Mariah’s favorite gifts came from her fans. “There was a lot of love in the room, and to top it off, fans from more than 50 countries sent well-wishes and stories in a book they made for our twins titled Always Be My Babies, which was the sweetest gesture in the world. It was a night I will never forget.”

Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon are expecting the arrival of their twins in late April or early May.

Young Buck Facing 10 Years On Gun Charges

2011-03-08T07:41:00.001-08:00

Buck is claiming innocence on felony gun charges, but he's facing a long bid

Former G-Unit rapper Young Buck is facing a 10 year bid after being indicted on Monday, March 7th. The Tennesee native was found to be in possession of a .40 caliber pistol and ammunition, which is a serious offence for a convicted felon. Buck has plead not guilty to the charges and has been released on $100,000 bond after surrendering his passport.

Nashville's WSMV Channel 4 reported that Buck, real name David Darnell Brown, appeared before a Judge in handcuffs on Monday. Although prosecutors unsealed the indictment yesterday, the incident leading to the charges occurred August 3rd, when Federal agents raided his home over a $300,000 tax dispute with the IRS.

Buck's prior felony conviction stems from his infamous stabbing of Jimmy Lee Johnson after he punched Dr. Dre at the 2004 Vibe Awards.

Keke Palmer

2011-03-08T07:12:00.001-08:00

The Singer/Actress Keke Palmer was born Lauren Keyana Palmer in Robbins, Illionis on August 26 1993.

Keke Palmer seriousl started acting when she was nine and tried to get a part in the lion king stage play a part she did get put two years later her family decided to move to LA so young Keke Palmer could try and get an acting career. It seemed to work because that year Keke Palmer got a small role in the film barborshop 2.

In 2005 keke palmer signed a record deal with Atlantic records though her solo album (so uncool) wouldn't come out for another two years.

Keke Palmer became a star when she got the lead roll for Akeelah and the Bee.

Keke Palmer is the star of the Nickelodeon show True Jackson, VP a show about a teenager who becomes the vice president of a fashion company. The show's pilot was the highest rated in Nick history in there key demographics of kids ages 6-14.

other films Keke Palmer starred in include Madea's Family Reunion, Cleaner, Joyful Noise, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Ragz, Jump in!, Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare, the wool cap and Knights of the South Bronx.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

2011-03-08T07:08:00.000-08:00

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended Parent Teacher conferences earlier today at Sidwell for Sasha in Bethesda, Maryland.

Eminem Super Bowl Commercial

2011-03-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

Every year there is all the debate over what was the “best” ad during the Super Bowl. Can we call it the “Super Bowl”, technically not, but we are willing to double dog dare the big machine that is the NFL to come after us all in the name of helping our readers more easily understand what we are talking about…

So what was our fave ad during the big game? Hands down, the Chrysler “Born of Fire” spot featuring Eminem and spotlighting Detroit. Check it out and let us know your thoughts on what hit home with you.

Chris Brown's Naked Picture

2011-03-06T22:11:00.000-08:00

A nude photo reportedly of Chris Brown has leaked online late Friday (March 4), which shows the 21-year-old "Run It" singer standing full-frontal in bathroom mirror. Taking the pic with his iPhone and adorned in nothing more than his tattoos and newly dyed blond hair, Brown appears with a look of concentration in the photo, which first appeared on WorldStarHipHop.com.

According to the website, it was leaked by an ex-girlfriend of the notorious R&B superstar, who recently dropped the single "Bomb," featuring Wiz Khalifa, from his upcoming LP F.A.M.E.

Generally known to be vocal when scandal hits, Brown was relatively silent on Twitter after the photos appeared online, tweeting and then removing "WTF!!! Here we go!!!" on his verified account.

"Another day!! Another lesson! Another party!!" he tweeted on Saturday afternoon. "I'm so thankful to have the support of my fans with my music! Love."

The incident is the latest in a series of photo scandals for Brown, who saw more pictures of a beaten-up and bruised Rihanna released in February. Brown pleaded guilty to a felony and accepted a plea deal of five years of probation on June 22, 2009 for domestic abuse against the "Umbrella" chanteuse.

The photos, which showed Rihanna with her eyes swollen and with cuts lining the inside of her mouth, were viewed by Brown as retribution for violent acts he perpetrated against her.

"It's ironic how 'somebody' put this out right around my album time! Wow! I guess that's supposed to be strategic chess move. Unbelievable," he tweeted. "The Devil is always busy!! But when u have a destiny, nothing or no one can stop what God has planned!"

Brown is hardly the first celebrity to have nude pictures appear online. Other stars caught with their pants down have included Ashley Green, Pete Wentz, and Rihanna, among others.

Kourtney Kardashian's Day Out

2010-11-28T07:51:00.000-08:00

Not far removed from their peanut butter allergy scare, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick were spotted out with son Mason in Calabasas, CA on Saturday afternoon (November 27).

The adorable trio kicked things off by fueling up with lunch at Marmalade Cafe at "The Commons" before spending about 45 minutes browsing the offerings at a jewelry store.
Prior to the relaxing family outing, Kourtney fit in a little time with her E! reality star mother, Kris Jenner, as she tweeted, "It feels like Sunday! With my mom and Mason running errands!"

A few days prior, Miss kardashian was sure to send her well-wishes on the Turkey Day holiday, as she excitedly wrote, "Happy thanksgiving!!!!! Mason's first makes it ever so special. I'm ready for my mom's sweet potato soufflé. Yum yum. What r u thankful for?"
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Enjoy the pictures of Kourtney Kardashian out with Scott and Mason in Calabasas (November 27).

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Foxy Brown’s sex tape leaked

2009-09-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

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Rapper/jail bird Foxy Brown had a sex tape leaked! CORRECTION: Rapper/jail bird Foxy Brown had a two-photo gif leaked!

Foxy Browns Alleged Sextape Leaked? 18+ Only

Playboy Beauty Jasmine Fiore Found Murdered

2009-08-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

According to a disturbing news report, Playboy model Jasmine Fiore was found murdered in Orange County, CA over the weekend.

The 28-year-old was discovered strangled and stuffed in a suitcase on Saturday morning (August 15) and the man of interest, according to law enforcement agents, is Fiore’s husband and reality show contestant, Ryan Alexander Jenkins.

The Canadian businessman reported his wife missing on Saturday and since then has disappeared.

Jenkins recently appeared on the VH1 show “Megan Wants a Millionaire,” where he battled for the affections of blonde model Megan Hauserman.

He is thought to have met and married Fiore shortly after shooting the show and according to a friend, the couple’s relationship has been on the rocks.

Beyonce And Jay-Z fight with Paparazzi's in Croatia

2009-08-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

Beyonce And Jay-Z fight with Paparazzi's in Croatia (August,18,2009)
FULL VIDEO WITH SOME VERY BRUTAL SCENES!!!

Michael Jackson - Mega Video Mix 2009

2009-08-03T06:46:00.001-07:00

Sarah Palin and Todd Palin Deny Divorce

2009-08-03T05:24:00.000-07:00

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Sarah Palin, former Alaska Governor, is denying two Alaskan bloggers’ reports that she and her husband Todd Palin are divorcing. The bloggers claimed they were splitting after infidelities on both sides. spokeswoman Meg Stapleton posted on Palin’s Facebook page Saturday:

"Yet again, some so-called journalists have decided to make up a story. There is no truth to the recent ’story’ (and story is the correct term for this type of fiction) that the Palins are divorcing."

"The Palins remain married [and] committed to each other and their family."

Palin’s attorney Thomas Van Flein also released a statement slamming the "vicious" rumor, who added Saturday:

"I spoke to Sarah and Todd this morning. They are not getting a divorce."

Everyone is trying to find a scandal behind Sarah’s decision to resign from her position as Alaska state Governor.

Tiger Woods laughs fart Video

2009-08-03T05:18:00.000-07:00

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Tiger Woods and caddy Steve Williams couldn’t help but laugh at someone’s fart on the 18th fairway during the 2009 Buick Open.

Whoever let the fart out was near a microphone because it was heard by everyone! And it was a WET one! Gah!

I think the best part (besides the fart itself) was the commentator saying moments before the rectal burp, “he needs to try and release a little bit more.”

Hilarious!

Amy Winehouse ‘died’

2009-07-28T01:07:00.000-07:00

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Amy Winehouse “died” afterwards a three-day biologic binge, her conflicting bedmate has claimed.

Blake Fielder-Civil has appear he anticipation Amy had anesthetized abroad “in his arms” as the brace got aerial in London in August 2007.

Blake, 27, claims he and Amy - who accept been accepted a decree nisi and will finalise their annulment in aloof over four weeks - had been demography heroin and able cocaine after beddy-bye for canicule back the accompanist collapsed.

He told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “I was terrified. We were sitting on the bed talking. Her eyes aback went blank. She started accepting a fit on the bed. I was panicking. I didn’t apperceive how to advice her. I was out of it on drugs as well, and was bawl and arrant out, ‘Amy!’

“She had an abominable attending on her face again aback she aloof anesthetized out and chock-full breathing. It was the best alarming affair I had anytime seen. I acquainted abiding I was watching her die appropriate in advanced of me. I didn’t apperceive what to do or how to save her. I captivated her to me and I anticipation she was dying in my arms.”

Blake eventually “came to his senses” and started CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), animating the dying star.

He revealed: “I was panicking but I somehow managed to accessible her aperture and breathe air bottomward her throat. At aboriginal annihilation happened again she spluttered and I saw her chest rise.”

But as anon as she regained consciousness, Blake claims Amy begged for added drugs, alike as she was in a auto actuality rushed to hospital.

He added: “I admired her so much. I couldn’t buck for her to die in advanced of me. She had aggregate activity for her but she concluded up behaving abominably aloof to shock. Afterwards a while that aloof becomes a bore. I’d warned her to stop but she consistently capital to accumulate on demography the drugs.”

Rihanna and Chris Brown secretly seeing each

2009-07-27T22:38:00.000-07:00

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Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown accept sparked rumours they accept rekindled their romance.

The brace – who are barred from contacting anniversary added afterwards Chris pleaded accusable to abomination advance aftermost ages afterward his argument with Rihanna aftermost February – both reportedly backward at Manhattan’s Trump International Auberge and Tower over the weekend. The New York Post bi-weekly reports: “The two spent the weekend at the aforementioned affluence Midtown auberge beneath a blind of secrecy.

“They spent the abutting two canicule advancing and activity in abstracted chauffeured cartage from the underground barn of the 52-story Columbus Circle building. The two arise to accept taken abundant measures to abstain accessible exposure, including the use of allurement cartage to bandy off reporters and photographers.”

Rihanna and Chris were not apparent calm during their break at the affluence establishment, and arrested into abstracted bedrooms.

Chris was spotted abrogation the auberge to go to the cinema with pals on Friday (24.07.09), and additionally spent time with accompany in Harlem.

Rihanna, 21, enjoyed a meal with seven companions, and was believed to be attractive for a new accommodation in New York.

Chris, 20, is accepted to accept arrested out of the auberge on Saturday (25.07.09), with one of his associates claiming his accommodation was because “Rihanna had arrested in”.

The ‘Run It’ accompanist accomplished a appeal arrangement for advancing the Barbados-born adorableness afore his case went to trial.

Under the acceding of the agreement, Chris is the accountable of a abstinent adjustment which sees him banned from advancing aural 50 yards of the ‘Umbrella’ singer.

If he is begin to accept abandoned the terms, he ability lose the appeal arrangement – which saw him accept bristles years acquittal and 180 canicule of association labour rather than any bastille time – and be answerable with a misdemeanour.

Chris’ advocate Mark Geragos did not apperceive area his applicant was back questioned, and would alone say: “I don’t appetite to be quoted on article hypothetical.”

Last week, Chris acquaint a blow on video administration website YouTube in which he apologised for the “inexcusable” assault.

LEBRON JAMES DUNK TAPE REDUX

2009-07-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

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Here’s addition attending at the That Was It? douse that aghast anybody yesterday, but at atomic this one doesn’t accept a watermark on it. I’d be hard-pressed to acquisition a bigger archetype of article actuality aureate artlessly because of a party’s efforts to bind advice from everyone. I abstruse that back I was nine. I don’t apperceive why Nike and ESPN haven’t ample that out yet.

ESPN offered the architect of this video $500, according to Dan Levy in a column for Sporting Blog. The monolith’s action came able-bodied abbreviate of the $5,000 paid by eBaumnation for this clip, which is abundant bigger affection than that fogged up video on TMZ.

Levy asks if the approaching of journalism will appear bottomward to account agencies advantageous citizens for assorted $.25 of camera footage, and I’ll acknowledgment him beneath the acceptance that journalism isn’t already dead: why wouldn’t they? Account teams accept no affair befitting camera operators on agents and advantageous them; this is aloof archetypal crowdsourcing. It keeps anybody honest and, as was accurate here, keeps them in the apperceive as well. The convenance of journalism is accomplished back we are all witnesses, and the affairs of some of that ability out of the easily of the aristocratic media couldn’t appear at a bigger time.

Omer Bhatti: Secret Son of Michael Jackson Video

2009-07-22T20:11:00.000-07:00

Milkshake Singer Brings Baby Boy

2009-07-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

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Kelis gave bearing to babyish Knight, her aboriginal with conflicting bedmate Nas, on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Knight has been built-in into a rather awful annulment battle.

The new parents, who wed in January 2005 afterwards a two-year assurance but filed for annulment in April, accept already amorphous duking out banking battles in court.

Kelis is gluttonous adolescent support, above conjugal abutment and acknowledged fees from her hip-hop mogul bedmate who already disqualified her world. And that of rap, you could argue.

She says he makes $11 actor a year and wants half. He says he is alone array of affluent these days, affairs in about $140,000 a month. The recession hurts.Kelis is clearly an estranged, single, affectionate of bankrupt babyish mama!

There were some rumors of an declared Kelis sex band sending Nas over the edge, but aftermost month, Kelis vented on Twitter about Nas' infidelities.

"This admirable day I would like to blow on cheaters. Super brief! Why be afraid why not go afterwards what you absolutely want," the camp Tweeted.

"All the algae bag husbands and beneath than absorbing sluts unite! You can go bottomward in bonfire together. I am actuality to say the bedmate is way added at fault."

That about covers it. Thank you Kelis.

Whitney Houston Returns September 1st

2009-07-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

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On September 1st the original Diva returns so get ready!

Rapper Foxy Brown Owes Almost 1 Million In Taxes, IRS Liens Revealed

2009-07-19T14:39:00.000-07:00

Foxy Brown via last.fm

Looks like changeable rapper Foxy Brown built-in Inga Marchand, 30, may be the latest to be hit with attributable aback taxes. The hip hop coquette fatale who’s been in a agglomeration of acknowledged problems over the accomplished few years alike including a bastille sentence, as appear on HipHopRX.com, reportedly, owes abutting to $1 actor dollars in federal taxes and may be adverse bastille time.

Foxy Brown’s aback taxes currently dates aback from 2003, according to Robert Snell of The Detroit News, who gave a breach bottomward of the taxes that the rapper owes.

The ISR filed a $93,364 tax affirmation adjoin her on June 12 in the New York City Register’s office.

The IRS filed a $147,598 affirmation on Aug. 22, 2006.

The IRS filed a $135,093 affirmation on Sept. 19, 2005.

The IRS filed a $96,613 affirmation on Oct. 7, 2004.

The IRS filed a $116,314 affirmation on Oct. 14, 2003.

The IRS filed a $52,576 affirmation May 29, 2003.

Meanwhile, the rapper is reportedly alive on her fourth flat anthology which is accepted to be appear after this year. Hopefully the rapper will get some affectionate of plan formed out or maybe she needs to allege with Wesley Snipes.

LL Cool J Interview With Hip Hop Official (Video)

2009-07-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

LL speaks on "the accepted accompaniment of hip hop" and how his roots alter from the artist's on top now. "Snap my fingers, like my chorus"

Police may soon file charges against MJ’s ‘murderers’

2009-07-19T14:24:00.000-07:00

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LONDON - Police investigating Michael Jackson’s afterlife accept reportedly abreast his ancestors that few bodies would anon be answerable for arena a role in his abrupt demise.

The doctors or anyone else, who injected balance of able painkiller, Diprivan that dead the backward singer, will be appointed and accept to face a bent trial.

“The authorities accept told the ancestors the Biologic Enforcement Administration are blame for a bent charge,” the News of the World quoted Terry Harvey, a adept acquaintance of the Jackson family, as saying.

He said: “It is acceptable to be second-degree murder, due to the accomplishments which led to his death. They accept been assured that someone, or maybe added than one person, will be brought to trial.

“The ancestors are alive with the DEA and Los Angeles Police Department to assignment out which doctor assigned Michael these drugs and how far aback this austere botheration runs.”

Harvey additionally appear that the Jacksons were planning to sue AEG the promoters of the King of Pop’s O2 concerts in London.

He added: “The ancestors is speaking about whether there is abundant affirmation to booty a clandestine accusation adjoin the promoters or the doctors involved.

“Once the bent accuse are announced, the ancestors will book for a blameworthy afterlife lawsuit.

“Joe Jackson has fabricated no abstruse of his efforts to footfall in to get Michael to adjust while he able for his London shows. The catechism is how abundant did the concert organisers apperceive about his biologic problems and who was agriculture him the drugs?

“I can see Joe filing a accusation adjoin anyone who is begin to accept acquired baleful abuse to his admired son.

“He and the blow of the ancestors are austere about accepting to the basal of his son’s afterlife and insists it’s abhorrent play. It’s no abstruse that AEG appointed a doctor to attending afterwards Michael’s welfare.”

However, the organizers of Michael’s improvement concert accept reportedly insisted that they did aggregate accessible and he was fit, advantageous and in “great shape” during his rehearsals. (ANI)

Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial Accident: Us Weekly Magazine (Video)

2009-07-17T04:58:00.000-07:00

It’s the video that peeps are talking about…the Us Weekly magazine video of the Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial accident that happened back in 1984.

The video of Michael Jackson’s 1984 Pepsi commercial shows the King of Pop’s hair catching fire from exploding fireworks.

The accident happened on the sixth take of the TV spot, which was held at the LA Shine Auditorium. The fireworks seem to go off way too soon and light Jackson’s hair upon his head on fire! The crazy thing about the whole ordeal was that Michael seems to not realize what is happening to him until some people rush to the stage to put out the flames.

This moment is said to be the turning point and the start of Jackson’s drug use, mainly painkillers.

Michael Jackson's Unreleased Song

2009-07-17T04:52:00.000-07:00

The song -- "A Place with No Name" -- sounds similar to the song "A Horse with No Name" released by the group America back in 1971. We're told several years ago America's manager gave his group's permission for Jackson to record the song, "A Place with No Name" -- despite the similarity.

America's current manager, Jim Morey, who was also Michael's manager in the late 80's and early 90's, tells us, "The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michael's fans to hear."

It's unclear when Michael recorded the song.
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Details of Rihanna new album

2009-07-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

The french Rihanna fansite “Rihanna Diva” has some news about the ‘Umbrella’ singer forthcoming ‘comeback’ album.

According to Geoffrey, the fansite webmaster, the info came from Peter and Jef, who are part of the Def Jam staff.Rihanna has chosen the title for the album, but she decided to keep it a secret until the last minute. So far, we know that the new offering will feature duets with A-listers such as, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Soulja Boy, Shontelle, Jay Z and Pharrell Williams.

The duet with Chris Brown has been dropped.

Read what the Def Jam guys told ‘Rihanna Diva’ below:

At first, it is essential to know that no name is determined at the moment, so forget the rumour about “Dark Angels”, “K.A.R.M.A”, “Bad Girl Gone Good” etc. Rihanna has chosen the name of the album a few weeks ago, but want to keep it as a secret until the last moment, to avoid any leak.

Numerous artists are collaborating on this album, which will be very certainly an enormous success and will make the return of Rihanna an inevitable come-back worldwide.

Among the army of co-workers, we shall quote for example the famous leader of the group One Republic, Ryan Tedder, who composed two songs for Rihanna, among one completely played by a piano, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Soulja Boy, Shontelle, Jay-Z, Pharell Williams, and many others…

At this stage, we shall speak about no more “global tubes”, but about songs which should “mark the spirits forever”, to quote Def Jam.

Rihanna has never been so selective and perfectionist in the choice of songs and in their interpretation. She participates actively in the writing of the lyrics and in the selection of the instrumental atmospheres.

The album will be more rock’n’roll than the previous, “Good Girl Gone Bad”, and a bit more pop, but will keep the R&B.

It is evident that Rihanna wishes to be recognized as being a mature woman who imposes, at the same time that she shows her own musical style and her own originality. Rihanna likes her image of trendsetter and now wishes to use it in her songs.

The album will be full of musical styles and will mark a change of 180° for Rihanna and her fans, who will not be disappointed with the result.

Several duets should appear on the album. By “some”, we hear (understand) two or three. At the moment nobody has recorded, with the exception of those with the singer Chris Brown, which were cancelled and will not appear on the album.

In brief, this album will be the best of Rihanna and certainly the best of all the league of the artists produced by DEF Jam.

We’re looking forward to it already.

LaToya Says Michael Was Murdered

2009-07-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

LaToya Jackson, who was very close to Michael, told the UK’s Daily Mail that her brother was murdered by people who wanted to control him.

She accused them of cutting him off from his family and friends and forcing him, largely against his will, to sign up for the gruelling commitment of 50 concerts at London’s O2 arena.

She believes her brother was fed addictive drugs by handlers who wanted to control his moods. She says they regarded him as a ‘cash cow’ and exploited him at every turn. It was this, she believes, that led directly to his death.

LaToya had a private autopsy conducted which revelaed four fresh needle marks on Michael’s neck. And she believes the people running the show kept him on a schedule designed to kill him.

Every hour was packed with costume fittings, vocal lessons, rehearsals. Even Paris noticed. She told me, “They worked Daddy too hard. They worked him so hard.”

‘When someone is fragile you can’t keep them going like that. A lot of people are responsible for this, directly or indirectly. They told him, “The shows are booked, the tickets are sold.”

And Michael being Michael, he didn’t want to let down his fans.

‘His kids made him so happy but he didn’t have any real friends. His problem was he didn’t trust people. In the end, he died a lonely man surrounded by this shadowy entourage.’

Foxx Embarrasses Rihanna At Party jamie-foxxx

2009-07-10T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has made another celebrity enemy - he has upset Rihanna by embarrassing her in front of revellers at a Las Vegas nightclub. The Ray actor was cracking jokes for fellow party-goers at Sin City's Tao hotspot when he spotted the R&B star and repeatedly asked her to join him on stage and take the mic.

She refused, and Foxx prompted the DJ to blast out her hit Umbrella over the speakers, according to New York Post gossip column PageSix. Foxx saw the singer preparing to depart and ordered her to stay - reportedly leaving her "fuming".

A source tells the tabloid, "Jamie took over the microphone and started doing a show. Halfway through, he asked Rihanna to join him onstage. Rihanna declined, but Foxx continued to badger her.”

When the DJ began to play Umbrella, the source adds: "That was the last straw. She got up to leave, and Jamie told the DJ to stop the record. (He shouted) 'You can’t go while your song is playing. Relax.'

"Rihanna stayed and pretended to enjoy herself, but it was so obvious she was fuming. As soon as the song was over, she got the hell out of there." Foxx sparked outrage in April during a U.S. radio interview when he urged 16-year-old Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus to take heroin and make a sex tape.

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Miley Cyrus comfirm that she is single and not pregnant !

2009-07-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON - Miley Cyrus has dismissed rumours that she’s back with former beau Nick Jonas and that she isn’t pregnant, insisting she’s loving the single life. Rumour that the teenage sweethearts had rekindled their relationship started making rounds after Cyrus turned to her ex-boyfriend Jonas following her split from model Justin Gaston in June (09).

The specuation was further fuelled after Nick’s elder brother Joe almost confirmed the news while being quizzed by U.S. talkshow host Larry King on 18 June.

However, the Hannah Montana star has used her Twitter.com blog page to set the record straight - and let the world know she’s happy being single.

“I am lovinggg (sic) being single :) life is so carefree!!! Spending the day enjoying… the beautiful sun in Savannah,” Contactmusic quoted her as stating. (ANI)

Madonna Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson

2009-07-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

Madonna paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson as she opened the latest leg of her Sticky & Sweet world tour in London Saturday.

Jamie Foxx & Halley Berry Kissing Steamy Live On Stage At The Awards!

2009-07-05T16:38:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson's Former Bodyguard Speaks Out! (Says MJ Took Drugs & He Has A Secret Love)

2009-07-05T16:07:00.001-07:00

TVguide reports "As rumors of Michael Jackson's drug use run rampant, former bodyguard Matt Fiddes talks to the media. Matt reveals how he and confidant Uri Geller tried to keep Michael from drugs, to no avail, and hints of a secret love.

Michael Jackson's Last Concert Rehearsal FootageFrom Staples Center!

2009-07-05T16:04:00.000-07:00

NFL Player Steve Mcnair Found Dead Multiple Gun Shot Wounds!

2009-07-05T16:03:00.001-07:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville. The incident happened near 2nd South & Lea Avenue. The A crowd began to gather in the area where Steve McNair's body was found Saturday afternoon.
R.I.P Steve McNair

Michael Jackson 2009 Rolling Stone Magazine Cover

2009-07-05T13:48:00.001-07:00

The Michael Jackson tribute covers roll on, as Rolling Stone becomes the latest to honor the icon.

Michael Jackson ‘dated nanny’

2009-07-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson was secretly dating his children’s nanny, it has been claimed.

The romance between the ‘Thriller’ star - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last week - and Ugandan-born Grace Rwaramba was reportedly an open secret among the singer’s staff and his three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11 and six-year-old Prince Michael II, even looked on her as their mother.

Ian Barkley - who was Michael’s personal photographer for three years - said: “Grace loved Michael and he loved her. The kids called her ‘Mom.’ ”

Last week the ‘Billie Jean’ star’s former head of security, Matt Fiddes, admitted his ex-employer had a secret lover, but refused to name her, saying only that the mystery woman was not famous.

However, another bodyguard - who refused to be named - told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: “Matt was referring to Grace. They were more like a married couple than employer and employee.

“Grace was the closest person to Michael and the kids. She will be broken-hearted. The children were always their joint priority and like any couple they’d row if they disagreed about how they were being brought up.

“But the difference between Grace and other women in Michael’s life was that she had absolutely no interest in fame. It was something she actively avoided and Michael was determined to keep her and their relationship out of the public gaze.

“The romance was well-known among staff but it was made very clear to them that this was not something that should become part of the public domain.”

Grace - who began working as the singer’s secretary in 1991 - was sacked and quickly reinstated several times by Michael during her stint as the children’s nanny, but was dismissed permanently in December and had quit America.

However, she returned to California last week and is expected to be among the chief mourners at the star’s funeral on Tuesday (07.07.09).

Despite the singer’s will naming his mother Katherine as guardian of his children, and the eldest two’s natural mother Debbie Rowe planning to stake a custody claim, Ian believes they should be in the care of Grace.

He added: “Though I love Michael’s mum Katherine, she is 79 and if she passes on, the best place for the kids to go would be to Grace. She really raised them. She was with them day in and day out. She really loved them and they adored her as they would a mother.”

The singer’s will also states close friend Diana Ross should become guardian to the children if Katherine dies.

In 2007, it was rumoured Michael and the nanny had secretly married but this was denied by Grace, who is still legally wed to her first husband Stacey Adair.

Meanwhile, pictures have been released showing the late singer, his former wife Debbie Rowe and their two children, which are expected to challenge claims she was just used a surrogate mother who had no contact with her kids.

The unnamed photographer commented: “People may think Debbie was an emotionally cold and uncaring woman to be able to walk away from her children.

“But if you saw her with them you’d realise there was much more to it than that,”

The mother of Michael’s youngest son, known as ‘Blanket’, is unknown.
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Michael Jackson “Secret Girlfriend”

2009-07-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

Now MJ’s British bodyguard has come forward with a claim that Michael Jackson had a secret girlfriend. Read more about Michael Jackson’s alleged secret girlfriend, and see photos and video here.

Michael Jackson’s “Secret Girlfriend”

Matt Fiddes, one of the men responsible for Michael Jackson’s security while in Britain, can be seen in an interview video making some troubling claims about the late superstar. Fiddes not only suggests that Michael Jackson had a secret girlfriend, but that he was a painkiller addict.

Fiddes describes Michael Jackson’s alleged secret girlfriend as “someone special,” but declined to name her. He did claim that Jackson’s family was aware of her, and that she was not a celebrity or public figure.

The bodyguard also said that the woman was not a short-term girlfriend, but that “for some time I think she’s been present in his life.”

Another woman came forward this week claiming to be the secret wife of Michael Jackson, we wonder if this woman is also his supposed secret girlfriend. Fiddes seemed to be calling her out, when he added: “If she ever wants to speak out it’s up to her.”

What do you think, was the bodyguard just looking to get publicity, or do you believe his claims? Let us know in the comments section below.

Check out more photos, and a video about the alleged Michael Jackson secret girlfriend below.

Michael Jackson Remains A Global Phenomenon

2009-07-02T18:07:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson went from being Gary, Ind.'s most talented kid to one of the most recognizable human beings on the planet. And while his worldwide album sales were astounding, that wasn't the sole reason for his fame. his ascendancy went far beyond the cash register—he inspired dance moves, dictated fashion trends and raised awareness for social causes around the globe.

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Promoter AEG released footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals.

BRAZIL

Less than a day after Michael Jackson's death, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announced that the city would erect a statue of the singer in Dona Marta, a favela that was once notorious for drug dealing and is now a model for social development. The change was spurred partly by Jackson's 1996 visit to film the video for "They Don't Care About Us."

Jackson shot two videos for "They Don't Care About Us," the fourth single from "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I": one in a prison and another in Dona Marta and Salvador da Bahia, a colonial Brazilian city known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and music.

When Jackson came to Brazil to shoot the video, directed by Spike Lee, Rio's local government became concerned that the singer would show the world an unflattering picture of poverty. At the time, Brazilians, like people the world over, saw Jackson as an idol. He'd been to the country twice before, once with the Jackson 5 in the '70s and again in 1993, when he played two concerts in São Paulo to 100,000 people each night.
At the time, the concert promoter Dodi Sirena recalls a "sensitive" artist who asked for an amusement park to be reserved for his use, then invited children from the poorest public schools. "He displayed great concern for everything in the country, with poverty, with street children," Sirena says.

In that context, Jackson's choice of locale for his video made sense. "The video is about the people no one cares about," says Claudia Silva, press liaison for Rio's office of tourism.
When Jackson shot the video in Rio, Silva was a journalist for the daily newspaper O Globo, but Lee and his staff had banned journalists from the shoot because Dona Marta drug dealers didn't want the attention. But Silva found a family that let her spend the night at their home and saw the favela residents washing the streets to prepare for Jackson's arrival. "The people were so proud," Silva says. "That was the best thing for me. People got up early to clean the area, they prepared for him, they took out the trash."

Jackson arrived by helicopter but walked the streets of Dona Marta shaking hands and distributing candy. "People were very surprised in the end, because they were expecting an extraterrestrial guy," Silva says. "And he was—it sounds strange to say this—a normal guy."

Jackson shot scenes in Salvador, alongside throngs of people, accompanied by the Afro-Brazilian cultural group Olodum. In the video, he can be seen dancing to the beat of hundreds of Olodum's drummers and with cheering fans who reach out to touch him—and at one point burst through security and push him to the floor.

"This process to make Dona Marta better started with Michael Jackson," Silva says. "Now it's a safe favela. There are no drug dealers anymore, and there's a massive social project. But all the attention started with Michael Jackson."

La Toya Jackson Thanks Fans While Removing Items From Michael's Rented Home

2009-06-29T17:10:00.000-07:00

Sisters Latoya and Rebbie Jackson returned to their brother's rented Holmby Hills mansion on Sunday with their mother Katherine to continue moving some of the singer's - and his children's - possessions. After five hours inside the home Katherine departed with Michael's flat screen TV and boxes taking them away to the family home in Encino. The children have been holed up with grandparents - Joe and Katherine - at the San Fernando Valley house since the singer died on June 25.

Appearing tired and shaken Latoya Jackson thanked fans as she departed from the home "We thank them so much. You guys have been absolutely wonderful.", Latoya told RadarOnline.com. When asked how the Jackson family was doing, Latoya responded, "Holding up as best they can be. Thank you."
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Michael Jackson's Discography

2009-06-26T07:17:00.000-07:00

1- Got to Be There (1972)

Got to Be There was the solo debut album by then-adolescent Michael Jackson, released on Motown Records, January 24, 1972. It includes the song of the same name, which was released in the fall of 1971 as Jackson's debut solo single.
Album information

Motown released Jackson's solo album around the same time that another famous brother from a famous family was doing the same: Donny Osmond, who was hitting with songs like "Sweet & Innocent" and "Puppy Love". Jackson's and Osmond's debut efforts almost paralleled each other, as Jackson scored a hit with the title track and "Rockin' Robin", which like Osmond's "Puppy Love", was a remake of an old '50s rock song. The album also included covers of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" and Carole King's "You've Got a Friend".
Reception

The album peaked at number fourteen on the US pop albums chart and number three on the US R&B album chart when it was released.

Rolling Stone (12/7/72, p.68) - "..slick, artful and every bit as good as the regular Jackson 5 product...a sweetly touching voice...innocence and utter professionalism...fascinating and finally irresistible.."
Track listing

1. "Ain't No Sunshine" (Withers) (originally performed by Bill Withers) – 4:09
2. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" (Ware/Ross) – 3:01
3. "Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me" (Hutch) – 3:46
4. "In Our Small Way" (Verdi/Yarian) – 3:34
5. "Got to Be There" (Willensky) – 3:23
6. "Rockin' Robin" (Thomas) (originally performed by Bobby Day) – 2:31
7. "Wings of My Love" (Corporation) – 3:32
8. "Maria (You Were the Only One)" (Brown/Glover/Gordy/Story) – 3:41
9. "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" (Holland-Dozier-Holland) (originally performed by The Supremes) – 2:51
10. "You've Got a Friend" (King) (originally performed by Carole King) – 4:53
Released January 24, 1972
Recorded 1971
Genre R&B, soul, pop/rock
Length 35:11
Label Motown
Producer Hal Davis, Willie Hutch

2- Ben (1972)

Ben was the second full-length solo album by American singer Michael Jackson, released in August 1972, seven months after his debut Got to Be There. The title track "Ben" was a million-seller hit single and Jackson's first US #1.
Track listing

1. "Ben" (Black/Scharf) – 2:44
2. "The Greatest Show on Earth" (Larson/Marcellino) – 2:48
3. "People Make the World Go Round" (Bell/Creed) (as originally performed by The Stylistics) – 3:15
4. "We've Got a Good Thing Going" (The Corporation) – 2:59
5. "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" (Adams/Hampton) (as originally performed by The Heartbeats) – 2:59
6. "My Girl" (Robinson/White) (as originally performed by The Temptations) – 3:08
7. "What Goes Around Comes Around" (Levinsky/Stokes/Meyers/Weatherspoon) – 3:33
8. "In Our Small Way" (Verdi/Yarian) – 3:39
9. "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" (Cosby/Moy/Wonder) (as originally performed by Stevie Wonder) – 3:21
10. "You Can Cry on My Shoulder" (as originally performed by Brenda Holloway) (Gordy) – 2:39
Released August 4, 1972
Recorded 1971–1972
Genre R&B, soul, pop/rock
Length 31:15
Label Motown
Producer Hal Davis

3- Music & Me (Michael Jackson album)

Music & Me was the third solo album by American singer Michael Jackson, released in 1973 on the Motown label.
Album information

The album was released during a difficult transition period the young singer was experiencing due to vocal changes and a changing music landscape. Having been influenced by fellow Motown label mates such as Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Jackson had expressed an opinion on having material he wrote to be featured on an album with Motown. However, the label failed to allow him that option.

Despite the cover of Jackson strumming an acoustic guitar, the singer did not play any instrument on the album and soon expressed his frustrations to his father, Joe Jackson, who later helped negotiate Michael and his brothers off their Motown contract in protest.

Since Jackson was on a world tour with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, promotion on this album was limited and only one song, the Stevie Wonder cover, "With a Child's Heart", was released as a single. Jackson took two years to work on a follow-up album that focused on his maturing voice which became, Forever, Michael.
Track listing

1. "With a Child's Heart" (Basemore/Cosby/Moy) (as originally performed by Stevie Wonder) – 3:29
2. "Up Again" (Perren/Yarian) – 2:50
3. "All the Things You Are" (Hammerstein/Kern) – 2:59
4. "Happy" (A Theme from Lady Sings the Blues) (Legrand/Robinson) – 3:25
5. "Too Young" (Lippman/Dee) – 3:38
6. "Doggin' Around" (Agree) (as originally performed by Jackie Wilson) – 2:52
7. "Johnny Raven" (Page) – 3:33
8. "Euphoria" (Ware/Hilliard) – 2:50
9. "Morning Glow" (Schwartz) – 3:37
10. "Music and Me" (Cannon/Fenceton/Larson/Marcellino) – 2:38
Released April 13, 1973
Recorded 1971-1973
Genre R&B, soul, pop/rock[1]
Length 31:51
Label Motown
Producer Hal Davis

4- Forever, Michael (1975)

Forever Michael is an album by American singer Michael Jackson, released by the Motown label in 1975.
Album information

The album was Jackson's fourth as a solo artist and would end up being his final album released with Motown before he and his brothers (The Jackson 5) left for CBS Records a year later. This album displayed a change in musical style for the eighteen-year-old, who adopted a smoother soul sound that would be a catalyst for later solo records on Epic.

Most of the tracks were recorded in 1974, and the album was originally set to be released that year. However, because of demand from the Jackson 5's huge hit "Dancing Machine", production on Jackson's album was delayed until the hype from that song died down.

The album helped return Jackson to the top 40 with the Holland brothers' (Eddie and Brian) "Just a Little Bit of You". In 1981, Jackson's "One Day in Your Life" was released as part of the compilation album One Day in Your Life to benefit from Jackson's Epic success. The title track went to number one in the UK, becoming the 6th best-selling single of 1981 in the UK.
Track listing

1. "We're Almost There" (Holland/Holland) – 3:42
2. "Take Me Back" (Holland/Holland) – 3:24
3. "One Day in Your Life" (Armand/Brown) – 4:15
4. "Cinderella Stay Awhile" (Sutton) – 3:08
5. "We've Got Forever" (Willensky) – 3:10
6. "Just a Little Bit of You" (Holland/Holland) – 3:10
7. "You Are There" (Brown/Meitzenheimer/Yarian) – 3:21
8. "Dapper Dan" (freestyle) – 3:11
9. "Dear Michael" (Davis/Willensky) – 2:35
10. "I'll Come Home to You" (Perren/Yarian) – 3:02
Released January 16, 1975
Recorded 1974
Genre R&B, soul, pop/rock[1]
Length 33:08
Label Motown
Producer Edward Holland, Jr., Brian Holland, Hal Davis

5- Off the Wall (1979)

Off the Wall is the fifth studio album by pop musician Michael Jackson, released August 10, 1979 on Epic Records. The album follows Jackson's critically well received theatrical performance in The Wiz. While working on the film project, Jackson and Quincy Jones became friends. Jones agreed to work with Jackson on his next studio album Off the Wall. Recording sessions took place between December 1978 and June 1979 at Allen Zentz Recording, Westlake Recording Studios, and Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, California. Jackson collaborated with a number of other writers and performers such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Rod Temperton. Jackson wrote several of the songs himself, including the lead single, "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough".

The record was a departure from Jackson's previous work for Motown. Several critics observed that Off the Wall was crafted from funk, disco-pop, soul, soft rock, jazz and pop ballads. Jackson received positive reviews for his vocal performance on the record. The record gained positive reviews and won the singer his first Grammy Awards since the early 1970s. With Off the Wall, Jackson became the first artist to have four singles peak inside the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album was a commercial success, to date it is certified for 7× Multi-Platinum in the US and has sold 20 million copies worldwide.

On October 16, 2001, a special edition reissue of Off the Wall was released by Sony Records. Recent reviews by Allmusic and Blender have continued to praise Off the Wall for its appeal in the 21st century. In 2003, the album was ranked number 68 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers listed it at number 80 of the Definitive 200 Albums of All Time. In 2008, Off the Wall was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Background

Starting in 1972, Michael Jackson released a total of four solo studio albums with Motown, among them Got to Be There and Ben. These were released as part of The Jackson 5 franchise, and produced successful singles such as "Got to Be There", "Ben" and a remake of Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin". The Jackson 5's sales, however, began declining in 1973, and the band members chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow them creative control or input.[3] Although the group scored several top 40 hits, including the top five disco single "Dancing Machine" and the top 20 hit "I Am Love", The Jackson 5 left Motown in 1975.[3] The Jackson 5 signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975, first joining the Philadelphia International Records division and then Epic Records.[3] As a result of legal proceedings, the group was renamed The Jacksons.[4] After the name change, the band continued to tour internationally, releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984. From 1976 to 1984, Jackson was the lead songwriter of the group, writing hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel" and "Can You Feel It".[5]

In 1978, Jackson starred as Scarecrow in the film musical The Wiz.[6] The musical scores were arranged by Quincy Jones, who formed a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce the singer's solo album Off the Wall.[7] Jackson was dedicated to the role, and watched videotapes of gazelles, cheetahs and panthers in order to learn graceful movements for his part.[8] Jones recalled working with Jackson as one of his favorite experiences from The Wiz, and spoke of Jackson's dedication to his role, comparing his acting style to Sammy Davis, Jr.[8] Critics panned The Wiz upon its October 1978 release.[9][10] Jackson's performance as the Scarecrow was one of the only positively reviewed elements of the film, with critics noting that Jackson possessed "genuine acting talent" and "provided the only genuinely memorable moments."[11][12] Of the results of the film, Jackson stated: "I don't think it could have been any better, I really don't".[13] In 1980, Jackson stated that his time working on The Wiz was "my greatest experience so far...I'll never forget that".[12]

In 1979, Jackson broke his nose during a complex dance routine. His subsequent rhinoplasty surgery was not a complete success, and Jackson complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who performed Jackson's second rhinoplasty and other subsequent operations.[14]

Production

When Jackson began the Off the Wall project he was not sure what he wanted as the final result. However he did not want another record that sounded like The Jacksons. He wanted more creative freedom, something he had not been allowed on prior albums.[15] Jones and Jackson jointly produced Off the Wall, whose songwriters included Jackson, Heatwave's Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.[16] All sessions took place at Los Angeles County-based recording studios. Rhythm tracks and vocals were recorded at Allen Zentz Recording, the horn section's contributions took place at Westlake Audio, and string instrumentation was recorded at Cherokee Studios in West Hollywood. Following the initial sessions, audio mixing was handled by Grammy-winning engineer Bruce Swedien at Westlake Audio, after which the original tapes went to the A&M Recording Studio, also located in L.A., for mastering.[17] Swedien would later mix the recording sessions for Jackson's next album and his most well-known work, 1982's Thriller.[17] Jones recalled that, at first, he found Jackson to be very introverted, shy and non-assertive.[18]

"She's out of My Life" was written by Jones three years prior, Jackson heard and enjoyed it, Jones allowed him to use it on the record.[16] Jones called in Rod Temperton to write three songs. The intention was for Jackson and Jones to select one of his song's, but Jackson, liking them all, included all of them in the final cut.[16] Jackson stayed up all night to learn the lyrics to these song's instead of singing from a sheet. He finished the vocals to these three Temperton song's in two recording sections.[16] Temperton took a different approach to his song writing after spending some time researching the background to Jackson's music style. Temperton mixed his traditional harmony segments with the idea of adding shorter note melodies to suit Jackson's aggressive style.[16] Jackson wrote "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" after humming a melody in his kitchen.[19] After listening to hundreds of songs, Jackson and Jones decided upon a batch to record.[19] In hindsight, Jones believed they took a lot of risks in the production of Off the Wall and the final choice of album tracks.[16]

Attention was also paid to the album cover, which shows Jackson smiling, wearing a tuxedo and trademark socks. His manager stated, "The tuxedo was the overall plan for the Off the Wall project and package. The tuxedo was our idea, the socks were Michael'".[20]

Music and vocals

Music critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and Stephen Holden observed that Off the Wall was crafted from funk, disco-pop, soul, soft rock, jazz and pop ballads.[21][22] Prominent examples include the ballad "She's out of My Life", and the two disco tunes "Workin' Day and Night" and "Get on the Floor".[21] "I Can't Help It" is a jazz piece.[20] "She's out of My Life" and "It's the Falling in Love" are melodic pop ballads.[19] The end of the former song showed an "emotional" Jackson crying as the track concluded.[20] Of the song R&B writer Nelson George proclaimed, "[It] became a Jackson signature similar to the way "My Life" served Frank Sinatra. The vulnerability, verging on fragility that would become embedded in Michael's persona found, perhaps, it's richest expression in this wistful ballad".[7] "Rock With You" is a romantic, mid-tempo song.[19]

With the arrival of Off the Wall in the late 1970s, Jackson's abilities as a vocalist were well regarded; Allmusic writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine described him as a "blindingly gifted vocalist".[21] At the time, Rolling Stone compared his vocals to the "breathless, dreamy stutter" of Stevie Wonder. Their analysis was also that "Jackson's feathery-timbered tenor is extraordinary beautiful. It slides smoothly into a startling falsetto that's used very daringly".[23] John Randall Taraborrelli expressed the opinion that Jackson sing's with "sexy falsetto" vocals in "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough".[19]

Critical reception

Off the Wall was hailed as a major breakthrough for Jackson, while receiving critical recognition, along with praises, from major music publications. In a 1979 review of the album, Rolling Stone magazine contributor Stephen Holden praised Jackson's maturity and transition from his early Motown material, while calling the album a "slick, sophisticated R&B-pop showcase with a definite disco slant". Holden went on to compare Jackson to Stevie Wonder, another Motown performer who began recording at a young age and gained critical acclaim for his transition.[22]

Music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a positive (A−) grade believing that Off the Wall was "the dance groove of the year" and the album presented Jackson as a grown up.[24] In a review for Melody Maker Phil McNeill expressed the opinion that in Off the Wall Jackson sounded comfortable, confident and in control. He believed "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" had a "classy" introduction and that it was the best song on the album. He also praised "Rock With You", describing it as "masterful". The reviewer concurred with a college that Jackson was "probably the best singer in the world right now in terms of style and technique".[2]

In 1980, Jackson won three awards at the American Music Awards for his solo efforts: Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Single (for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough").[25] That year, he also won Billboard Music Awards for Top Black Artist and Top Black Album and a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough").[25] Despite its commercial success, Jackson felt Off the Wall should have made a much bigger impact, and was determined to exceed expectations with his next release.[26][25] In particular, Jackson was angry that he had won only a single Grammy Award at the 1980 Grammys, a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough".[27] Jackson stated that "It was totally unfair that it didn't get Record of the Year and it can never happen again".[28]

Release, singles and commercial reception

Writer, journalist and biographer John Randall Taraborrelli stated, "Fans and industry peers alike were left with their months agape when Off the Wall was issued to the public. Fans proclaimed that they hadn't heard him sing with such joy and abandon since the early Jackson 5 days".[20]

On July 28, 1979, Off the Wall's first single, "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough", was released. It peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number three in the UK.[29][25] On November 3, 1979 the second single from the album, "Rock with You" was released, again it peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.[30] In February, the album's title track was released as a single and went to number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a top 10 hit in four countries.[31] "She's out of My Life", reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April.[32] Thus Off the Wall became the first album to generate four US top 10 hits.[25]

Today, Off the Wall is certified 7× Multi-Platinum in the US for shipments of seven million units and sold over 20 million copies worldwide.[33][34][35] The album's success lead to the start of a 9-year partnership between Jackson and Jones, their next collaboration would be Thriller, which is the worlds best selling album.[36]

Contemporary appeal
“ …the album that established him as an artist of astonishing talent and a bright star in his own right. This was a visionary album, a record that found a way to break disco wide open into a new world where the beat was undeniable. ”

—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Allmusic, [21]

On October 16, 2001, a special edition reissue of Off the Wall was released by Sony Records.[21] The material found strong praise from critics more than 20 years after the original release. Allmusic gave the record a five star review, praising the record's disco-tinged funk and mainstream pop blend, along with Jackson's songwriting and Jones' crafty production.[21] The publication believed, "[Off the Wall] is an enormously fresh record, one that remains vibrant and giddily exciting years after its release".[21]

In recent years Blender gave the record a full five star review stating that it was, "A blockbuster party LP that looked beyond funk to the future of dance music, and beyond soul ballads to the future of heart-tuggers—in fact, beyond R&B to color-blind pop. Hence, the forgivable Wings cover".[37]

In 2003, the album was ranked number 68 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[38] The National Association of Recording Merchandisers listed it at number 80 of the Definitive 200 Albums of All Time.[39] In 2004, Nelson George wrote of Jackson and his music, "the argument for his greatness in the recording studio begins with his arrangements of "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough". The layers of percussion and the stacks of backing vocals, both artfully choreographed to create drama and ecstasy on the dance floor, still rock parties in the 21st century".[7] In 2008, Off the Wall was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.[40]

Sales
Country Certification Shipments/Sales
Australia 4× Platinum [41] 280,000 [41]
Brazil Gold [42] 60,000 [42]
Canada Platinum [43] 100,000 [43]
France 2× Platinum [44] 400,000 [44]
UK Platinum [45] 300,000 [45]
USA 7× Multi-Platinum [34] 7,000,000 [34]
Worldwide — 20,000,000 [33]

Track listing

1. "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" (Michael Jackson) – 6:05
2. "Rock with You" (Rod Temperton) – 3:40
3. "Workin' Day and Night" (Jackson) – 5:14
4. "Get on the Floor" (Jackson, Louis Johnson) – 4:39
5. "Off the Wall" (Temperton) – 4:06
6. "Girlfriend" (Paul McCartney) – 3:05
7. "She's out of My Life" (Tom Bahler) – 3:38
8. "I Can't Help It" (Susaye Greene, Stevie Wonder) – 4:28
9. "It's the Falling in Love" (David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager) – 3:48
10. "Burn This Disco Out" (Temperton) – 3:40

2001 Special Edition

1. Quincy Jones Interview 1 - 0:37
2. Introduction to "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" demo - 0:13
3. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (Original Demo from 1978) - 4:48
4. Quincy Jones Interview 2 - 0:30
5. Introduction to "Workin' Day and Night" demo - 0:10
6. "Workin' Day and Night" (Original Demo from 1978) - 4:19
7. Quincy Jones Interview 3 - 0:48
8. Rod Temperton Interview - 4:57
9. Quincy Jones Interview - 1:32

Personnel

* Michael Boddicker – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
* Larry Carlton – guitar
* George Duke – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
* David Foster – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
* Gary Grant – trumpet, flügelhorn
* Marlo Henderson – guitar
* Jerry Hey – trumpet, flügelhorn
* Kim Hutchcroft – saxophone, flute, trumpet, flügelhorn
* Michael Jackson – lead vocals, background vocals, producer
* Louis Johnson – bass guitar
* Quincy Jones – producer
* Greg Phillinganes – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
* Steve Porcaro – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
* William Reichenbach – trombone
* John Robinson – drums
* Bruce Swedien – recording engineer
* Phil Upchurch – guitar
* Bobby Watson – bass guitar
* Wah Wah Watson – guitar
* David Williams – guitar
* Larry Williams – saxophone, flute

Horn and string arrangements by Jerry Hey and performed by The Seawind Horns, Ben Wright, Johnny Mandel.
Released August 10, 1979
Recorded December 4, 1978 – June 3, 1979
Allen Zentz Recording
Westlake Audio
Cherokee Studios
(Los Angeles, California)
Genre R&B, club/dance, disco, dance-pop, funk, urban, pop/rock[1]
Length 42:16 (Original LP)
60:17 (Special edition)
Label Epic
EK-35745
Producer Michael Jackson
Quincy Jones

6- Thriller (1982)

Thriller is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson and the best-selling album of all time. The album was released on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall. Thriller explores similar genres to those of Off the Wall, including funk, disco, soul, soft rock, R&B and pop. However, Thriller's lyrics deal with generally darker themes, including paranoia and the supernatural.

With a production budget of $750,000, recording sessions took place between April and November 1982 at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California. Assisted by producer Quincy Jones, Jackson wrote four of Thriller's nine tracks. Following the release of the album's first single "The Girl Is Mine", some observers assumed Thriller would only be a minor hit record. With the release of the second single "Billie Jean", the album topped the charts in many countries. At its peak, the album was selling a million copies a week worldwide. In just over a year, Thriller became—and currently remains—the best-selling album of all time. Sales are estimated to be between 100–109 million copies sold worldwide. Seven of the album's nine songs were released as singles, and all reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammys. Despite numerous five-star reviews, Thriller was not universally praised.

Thriller cemented Jackson's status as one of the predominant pop stars of the late 20th century, and enabled him to break down racial barriers via his appearances on MTV and meetings with President Ronald Reagan at the White House. The album was one of the first to use music videos as successful promotional tools—the videos for Thriller, "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" all received regular rotation on MTV. In 2001, a special edition issue of the album was released, which contains additional audio interviews, a demo recording and the song "Someone In the Dark", which was a Grammy-winning track from the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook.[9] In 2008, the album was reissued again as Thriller 25, containing re-mixes that feature contemporary artists, a previously unreleased song and a DVD.

Thriller ranked number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2003, and was listed by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers at number three in their Definitive 200 Albums of All Time. Thriller was preserved by the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry, as it was deemed "culturally significant."
Released November 30, 1982
Recorded April 14 – November 8, 1982
Westlake Recording Studios
(Los Angeles, California)
Genre R&B, dance, dance-pop, urban, pop/rock, funk[1]
Length 42:19
Label Epic
EK-38112
Producer Michael Jackson
Background

Jackson's previous album Off the Wall (1979) was a critical success and received generally favorable reviews.[10][11] It was also a commercial success, eventually selling over 20 million copies worldwide.[12] The years between Off the Wall and Thriller were a transitional period for the singer, a time of increasing independence and struggles with his family. When Jackson turned 21 in August 1979, he fired his father Joseph Jackson as his manager and replaced him with John Branca.[13] Jackson confided in Branca that he wanted to be "the biggest star in show business" and "the wealthiest". The singer was upset about what he perceived to be the under-performance of Off the Wall, stating, "It was totally unfair that it didn't get Record of the Year and it can never happen again."[14] He also felt undervalued by the music industry; in 1980 when Jackson asked the publicist of Rolling Stone if they would be interested in doing a cover story on him, the publicist declined, to which Jackson responded, "I've been told over and over that black people on the cover of magazines doesn't sell copies ... Just wait. Someday those magazines are going to be begging me for an interview. Maybe I'll give them one. And maybe I won't."[14]

In 1973, Jackson's father began a secret affair with a woman 20 years younger than him; the couple had a child in secret. In 1980, Joseph Jackson told his family of the affair and child. Jackson, already angry with his father over his childhood abuse, felt so betrayed that he fell out with Joseph Jackson for many years.[15] The period saw the singer become deeply unhappy; Jackson explained, "Even at home, I'm lonely. I sit in my room sometimes and cry. It's so hard to make friends ... I sometimes walk around the neighborhood at night, just hoping to find someone to talk to. But I just end up coming home."[16]
Recording

Jackson reunited with Off the Wall producer Quincy Jones to record his sixth studio album. The pair worked together on 300 songs, nine of which were eventually included.[17] Thriller was recorded between April and November of 1982, with a production budget of $750,000. Several members of the band Toto were also involved in the album's recording and production.[17] Jackson wrote four songs for the record: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "The Girl Is Mine" (with Paul McCartney), "Beat It" and "Billie Jean".[18] Unlike many artists, Jackson did not write these songs on paper. Instead, he would dictate into a sound recorder; when recording he would sing from memory.[19][20]

The relationship between Jackson and Jones became strained during the album's recording. Jackson spent much of his time rehearsing dance steps alone.[20] When the album's nine songs were completed, both Jones and Jackson were unhappy with the result and remixed every song, spending a week on each.[20] Jones believed that "Billie Jean" was not strong enough to be included on the record, but Jackson disagreed and kept it. Jones told Jackson that Thriller would be unlikely to sell successfully like Off the Wall had, because the market had since weakened. In response, Jackson threatened to cancel the album's release.[17]

In one interview, Jackson said that he was inspired to create an album where "every song was a killer" and focused the basis of Thriller as to ask, "Why can't every one be like a hit song?".[21] Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton gave detailed accounts of what occurred for the 2001 reissue of the album. Jones discussed "Billie Jean" and why it was so personal to Jackson, who struggled to deal with a number of obsessed fans. Jones wanted the long introduction on the song to be shortened; however, Jackson insisted it remain because it made him want to dance.[18] Jones and Jackson were determined to make a rock song that would appeal to all tastes and spent weeks looking for a suitable guitarist for the song "Beat It", a song Jackson wrote and played drums on. Eventually, they found Eddie Van Halen of the rock band Van Halen.[18][20]

When Rod Temperton wrote the song "Thriller", he originally wanted to call it "Starlight" or "Midnight Man" but settled on "Thriller" because he felt the name had merchandising potential.[20] Always wanting a notable person to recite the closing lyrics, Temperton brought in actor Vincent Price, who completed his part in just two takes. Temperton wrote the spoken portion in a taxi on the way to the recording studio. Jones and Temperton said that some recordings were left off the final cut because they did not have the "edginess" of other album tracks.[18]
Music

"Thriller"
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Excerpt of the album's title track, and one of Jackson's signature pieces, "Thriller", released as a single in 1984. Jackson utilizes cinematic sound effects, horror film motifs and vocal trickery to convey a sense of danger in his work.[22]
"Human Nature"
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"Human Nature", a top ten hit single in the US. It is the most notable ballad on the album, praised for its moody, introspective lyrics and sound.
"Billie Jean"
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"Billie Jean", a number one hit single in many countries. The song was written and co-produced by Jackson. The track mixed uptempo funk and disco with the somber themes of paranoia and obsession.
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According to Steve Huey of Allmusic, Thriller refined the strengths of Jackson's previous album Off the Wall; the dance and rock tracks were more aggressive, while the pop tunes and ballads were softer and more soulful.[23] Notable tracks include the ballads "The Lady in My Life", "Human Nature", and "The Girl Is Mine"; the funk pieces "Billie Jean" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"; and the disco set "Baby Be Mine" and "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)".[23][6][1][5] "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was written a few years prior to 1982 and has a similar sound to the material on Off The Wall. The song is accompanied by a bass and percussion background and the song's centerpiece, a climaxing Swahili chant, gave the song an international flavor.[24] "The Girl Is Mine" tells of two friends' fight over a woman, arguing over who loves her more and concludes with a spoken rap.[24][20]

Despite the light pop flavour of these two records, Thriller, more so than Off the Wall, displayed foreshadowings of the contradictory thematic elements that would come to characterize Jackson's later work.[25] With Thriller, Jackson would begin his association with the subliminal theme of paranoia and darker imagery.[5] This is evident on the songs "Billie Jean", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and "Thriller".[1] In "Billie Jean", Jackson sings about an obsessive fan who alleges he has fathered a child of hers; in "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" he argues against gossips and the media.[23][5] In the former song, Jones had Jackson sing vocal overdubs through a six-foot-long cardboard tube, and brought in jazz saxophonist Tom Scott to play a rare instrument, the lyricon, a wind-controlled analog synthesizer. Bassist Louis Johnson ran through his part on a Yamaha bass guitar. The song opens with a long bass-and-drums introduction.[26] In the song "Thriller", sound effects such as creaking door, thunder, feet walking on wooden planks, winds and howling dogs can be heard.[20]

The anti-gang-violence "Beat It" became a homage to West Side Story, and was Jackson's first successful rock cross-over piece.[23][27] Jackson later said of "Beat It", "the point is no one has to be the tough guy, you can walk away from a fight and still be a man. You don't have to die to prove you're a man".[24] "Human Nature" is moody and introspective, as conveyed in lyrics such as, "Looking out, across the morning, the City's heart begins to beat, reaching out, I touch her shoulder, I'm dreaming of the street".[24]

By the late 1970s, Jackson's abilities as a vocalist were well regarded; Allmusic described him as a "blindingly gifted vocalist".[10] Rolling Stone compared his vocals to the "breathless, dreamy stutter" of Stevie Wonder. Their analysis was also that "Jackson's feathery-timbered tenor is extraordinary beautiful. It slides smoothly into a startling falsetto that's used very daringly".[11] With the release of Thriller, Jackson could sing low—down to a basso low C—but he preferred to sing higher because pop tenors have more range to create style.[28] Rolling Stone were of the opinion that Jackson was now singing in a "fully adult voice" that was "tinged by sadness".[5] "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", credited to James Ingram and Quincy Jones, and "Lady in My Life" by Rod Temperton, both gave the album a stronger R&B direction; the latter song was described as "the closest Jackson has come to crooning a sexy, soulful ballad after his Motown years" by Taraborrelli.[24] The singer had already adopted a "vocal hiccup" which he continued to implement in Thriller. The purpose of the hiccup—somewhat like a gulping for air or gasping—is to help promote a certain emotion; be it excitement, sadness or fear.[29]
Release and reception

Thriller was released on November 30, 1982, and sold one million copies worldwide per week at its peak.[28] Seven singles were released from the album, including "The Girl Is Mine"—which was seen as a poor choice for the lead release and led some to believe that the album would be a disappointment, and to suggestions that Jackson was bowing to a white audience.[24] "The Girl Is Mine" was followed by the hit single "Billie Jean", which made Thriller a chart-topper.[30][31] Success continued with the single "Beat It", which featured guitarists Eddie Van Halen and Steve Lukather.[32] The title track "Thriller" was released as a single and also became a hit internationally.[24]

Thriller was mostly well received by critics. A four-star Rolling Stone review by Christopher Connelly described it as "a zesty LP" with a "harrowing, dark message". Despite the positive response, the title track came under strong criticism. Rolling Stone expressed a negative sentiment, criticising its "degenerat[ion] into silly camp". The magazine expressed confusion at the use of Vincent Price over Count Floyd for the track's concluding rap.[5] The New York Times gave a positive review of the album, and dedicated a large amount of its coverage to the song "Human Nature". They described it as the most "striking" song on the record, and wrote, "this is a haunting, brooding ballad by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis with an irresistible chorus and it should be an enormous hit". Concluding their review The New York Times added; "there are other hits here, too, lots of them. Best of all, with a pervasive confidence infusing the album as a whole, Thriller suggests that Mr. Jackson's evolution as an artist is far from finished".[8]

Robert Christgau published a positive (A−) graded overview of the album a few days before its release. He acknowledged that there were "fillers" on the record but still labeled it "almost classic". He expressed the opinion that "Beat It" was the album's best track, calling it "the triumph and the thriller", but criticized "The Girl Is Mine" as "Michael's worst idea since 'Ben'". He was of the opinion that the collaboration did not work well, but still praised it for "getting interracial love on the radio".[2] A year after the album's release, Time summed up the three main singles from the album, saying, "The pulse of America and much of the rest of the world moves irregularly, beating in time to the tough strut of "Billie Jean", the asphalt aria of "Beat It", the supremely cool chills of "Thriller".[28] Conversely, in a Melody Maker review, Paolo Hewitt stated "[t]his is not a good LP"; in his opinion there were only "two songs worthy of mention". "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was praised as an "exciting", "uptempo electro-funk song", as was "Billie Jean". Hewitt's stance was that as a whole, the album could only be described as "bland", particularly the closing tracks. He summed up: "Jackson seems to have lost his talent for turning gross into gold".[3]

The album won Jackson a record-breaking seven Grammy Awards in 1984, including Album of the Year. The eighth Grammy went to Bruce Swedien.[33][34] That same year, Jackson won eight American Music Awards, the Special Award of Merit and three MTV Video Music Awards.[35] Thriller was recognized as the world's best-selling album on February 7, 1984, when it was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records.[36] It is one of only three albums to remain in the top ten of the Billboard 200 for a full year, and spent 37 weeks at number one out of the 80 consecutive weeks it was in the top ten. The album was also the first of three to have seven Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, and was the only album to be the best-seller of two years (1983–1984) in the US. On March 6, 2009, Thriller was certified 28x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, for shipments of at least 28 million copies in the US giving it Double Diamond Award status there.[37][38] The album topped the charts in many countries, sold 3.7 million copies in the UK,[38][39] and went 14x Platinum in Australia.[40] Still popular today, Thriller sells an estimated 130,000 copies in the US per year; it reached number two in the US Catalog charts in February 2003 and number 39 in the UK in March 2007.[35] The album is cited as having sold between 47 and 109 million copies worldwide; the Guinness Book of World Records lists Thriller as having sold 65 million copies as of 2007
Track listing

All songs written and composed by Michael Jackson, except where noted.
# Title Length
1. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" 6:02
2. "Baby Be Mine" (Rod Temperton) 4:20
3. "The Girl Is Mine" 3:42
4. "Thriller" (Temperton) 5:57
5. "Beat It" 4:19
6. "Billie Jean" 4:54
7. "Human Nature" (John Bettis, Steve Porcaro) 4:05
8. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" (James Ingram, Quincy Jones) 3:58
9. "The Lady in My Life" (Temperton) 4:59
2001 Special Edition
# Title Length
10. "Interview with Quincy Jones #1" 2:18
11. "Someone in the Dark (previously unreleased)" (Bergman/Bergman/Temperton) 4:48
12. "Interview with Quincy Jones #2" 2:04
13. "Billie Jean (Demo) (previously unavailable)" (Jackson) 2:20
14. "Interview with Quincy Jones #3" 3:10
15. "Interview with Rod Temperton #1" 4:02
16. "Interview with Quincy Jones #4" 1:32
17. "Voice-Over Session from "Thriller" (previously unreleased)" (Temperton) 2:52
18. "Interview with Rod Temperton #2" 1:56
19. "Interview with Quincy Jones #5" 2:01
20. "Carousel (previously unreleased)" (Sembello/D. Freeman) 1:49
21. "Interview with Quincy Jones #6" 1:17

Thriller - Michael Jackson
7- Bad (1987)

Bad is the seventh studio album by Michael Jackson. It was released on August 31, 1987 by Epic/CBS Records. The record was released nearly five years after his last studio album. 20 years after its release, the album has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and shipped 8 million units in the United States. Bad is the first, and currently only album ever to feature five Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles.[3]

This album also saw Jackson have even more freedom over his album than he did with the two previous albums, Off the Wall and the world's best selling album of all time, Thriller, as he wrote and composed 9 of the album's 11 tracks, and co-wrote and produced another; "Man in the Mirror". This album also saw the squeaky clean pop idol turn "Bad" as he went through a surprising new image change.

The album continued its success in the late '80s and won 2 Grammys, one for Best Music Video - Short Form for Leave Me Alone and one for Best Engineered Album - Non Classical won by Bruce Swedien & Humberto Gatica.[4].Bad was also ranked number 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 listed by VH1[5]. It was ranked number 202 on the Rolling Stone magazine 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Recording

Jackson began recording demos for the anticipated follow-up to Thriller a few months after the 1984 Victory Tour with The Jacksons. Recording took place between November 1986 and July 9, 1987[7] (except for "Another Part of Me" which was recorded for Captain EO in 1986). Jackson wrote a reported sixty songs for the new album and recorded thirty, wanting to use them all on a three-disc set. Longtime producer Quincy Jones cut these down to a ten-track single LP. The CD release also contained a bonus 11th track, "Leave Me Alone".

Jackson wrote nine of the eleven tracks himself. Terry Britten (writer of Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It") and Graham Lyle wrote "Just Good Friends". Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard wrote "Man in the Mirror". Stevie Wonder sings co-lead vocal on "Just Good Friends", and Steve Stevens contributes the guitar solo for "Dirty Diana".

However while recording the tracks for Bad, there was some debate between Jackson and Jones on which songs would be put on the album. For example, they both had a hard time deciding on either "Streetwalker" or Another Part of Me (which was recorded for Captain EO in 1986) to be put on the album. Jackson wanted "Streetwalker", wheras Jones wanted "Another Part of Me". Ultimately, it was decided by Michael's manager Frank Dileo. According to Quincy Jones from "Bad: Special Edition", there was a meeting between the three. In the meeting, Jackson played "Streetwalker" first, and Dileo was not impressed. But Dileo started to dance when "Another Part of Me" came on. This is what eventually put "Another Part of Me" onto the album.

"Bad" was originally intended as a duet between Jackson and Prince. A rivalry had developed between the two over the years, and Jackson's plan was to leak stories to the media about rising tensions between himself and Prince, culminating in the release of the song. Prince turned down the project, explaining to Jones that the song "would be a hit without (him) on it". Years later, Prince (jokingly) explained his reason for declining was over either artist singing the song's "your butt is mine" lyric.

"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" was supposed to feature a famous female singer. Reportedly Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston all turned down the offer, before Jones chose R&B singer-songwriter Siedah Garrett.

[edit] Reception

By the time Jackson released this album, sales of its predecessor, Thriller, had already reached forty million, raising expectations for Bad. Bad became the first of Jackson's albums to debut at number-one on the Billboard 200 where it remained for the next six consecutive weeks. The RIAA certified Bad for having sold eight million copies in the U.S. alone.[8] In the U.K, the album sold 500,000 copies in just five days and is currently certified 13x platinum, for sales of 3.9 million making it Jackson's biggest-selling album in the UK. Globally, it's Jackson's overall third best-selling recording, behind "Thriller" and "Dangerous", with 30 million copies sold.[9]

Jackson set another record with this album, becoming the first - and currently, only artist to have five songs to hit number-one from one album.[10] In July 2006, it was announced by the The Official UK Charts Company that Bad was the ninth biggest selling album in British history.[11] It turned out to be the last collaborative effort by Jackson and Jones, as Jackson moved on to write and produce more of his own records, particularly with Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Rodney Jerkins.

Rolling Stone stated that "even without a milestone recording like "Billie Jean", Bad is still a better record than Thriller."[12] The magazine further went on to say that the "filler" content in Bad - including songs such as "Speed Demon", "Dirty Diana" and "Liberian Girl" - is written by Jackson himself, making Bad "richer, sexier and better than Thriller's forgettables."[12]

Despite the records success, in a poll of 23,000 US citizens, released by Rolling Stone, Jackson won "worst album" for Bad and "worst single" for "Bad". TIME gave the opinion that the singer was suffering a backlash in certain parts of the US. The publication suggested that the singer's media image was triggering the poll, not the music.[13]

In 2001, a special edition was released with three new songs and a new booklet containing lyrics and never-before-seen photos.

In 2003, the album was ranked number 202 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[14]
Track listing

All songs written and composed by Michael Jackson, except where noted.
# Title Length
1. "Bad" 4:07
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel" 4:58
3. "Speed Demon" 4:03
4. "Liberian Girl" 3:53
5. "Just Good Friends" (Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, duet with Stevie Wonder) 4:08
6. "Another Part of Me" 3:54
7. "Man in the Mirror" (Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett) 5:19
8. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (duet with Siedah Garrett) 4:13
9. "Dirty Diana" 4:40
10. "Smooth Criminal" 4:17
1988 CD issue
# Title Length
11. "Leave Me Alone" 4:38
2001 Special Edition [15]
# Title Length
12. "Interview with Quincy Jones #1" 4:03
13. "Streetwalker (previously unreleased)" 5:49
14. "Interview with Quincy Jones #2" 2:53
15. "Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (spanish version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You") (previously unavailable)" (Jackson, Rubén Blades) 4:05
16. "Interview with Quincy Jones #3" 2:30
17. "Spoken intro to "Fly Away"" 0:08
18. "Fly Away (previously unreleased)" 3:26

Re-issues of Bad feature a number of changes when compared to the original 1987 release:[16]

* "Bad" has a modified horn arrangement.
* "The Way You Make Me Feel" has richer vocalizations and background vocals.
* "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" omits Jackson's spoken intro.
* "Dirty Diana" is replaced with the 7-inch edit of the song.
* "Smooth Criminal" omits the dramatic breathing within the intro.
Singles

1. July 1987 - "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" U.S. #1 / UK #1
2. September 1987 - "Bad" U.S. #1 / UK #3
3. November 1987 - "The Way You Make Me Feel" U.S. #1 / UK #3
4. January 1988 - "Man in the Mirror" U.S. #1 / UK #21
5. April 1988 - "Dirty Diana" U.S. #1 / UK #4
6. July 1988 - "Another Part of Me" U.S. #11 / UK #15
7. September 1988 - "Smooth Criminal" U.S. #7 / UK #8
8. January 1989 - "Leave Me Alone" UK #2
9. June 1989 - "Liberian Girl" UK #13[17]
Released August 31, 1987
Recorded 1985 – 1987
Genre R&B, dance-pop, urban, Pop rock[1]
Length 48:16 (Original release)
71:12 (Special Edition)
Label Epic
EK-40600
Producer Michael Jackson,

8- Dangerous (1991)

Dangerous is the eighth album by Michael Jackson, released on November 26, 1991. It became his second to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, where it spent the next four consecutive weeks. In the space of 17 years, the record has sold over 32 million copies worldwide, with 7 million shipments in the United States alone, making it a faster selling album than his previous record Bad. The album won one Grammy for Best Engineered Album - and is the most successful New Jack Swing album of all time
Project

According to the sleeve notes on the later remastered edition of the album, recording sessions began in Los Angeles, California at Ocean Way/Record One Studio 2 on June 25, 1990. The sessions ended at Larrabee North and Ocean Way Studio on October 29, 1991, being the most extensive recording project of Jackson's career at the time (over 16 months compared to the usual 6 spent for his previous three studio albums).

In March 1991, Jackson signed a 15 year, 6 album deal to Sony Music. The press reported that Sony actually handed over $1 billion to Jackson, but that was not the case. At the time, Sony estimated that if the albums Jackson released under the new contract sold at the same level they currently sold, it would generate over $1 billion in profits for them. Additionally, Jackson was awarded the highest royalty rate in the business. By the time the contract expired in March 2006, Michael would have been paid $45 million from Sony ($1 million a year, plus $5 million per album delivered). This does not include money he would have also earned from sales of albums, singles, videos etc. Under this contract, Jackson is estimated to have earned $175 million from album sales alone.

At this point, Dangerous was already in the making, under the producing talents of (Quincy Jones recommended) 22 year old New Jack Swing inventor Teddy Riley and Grammy-winner Bill Bottrell. The previous album, Bad, was Jackson's last designed for the LP industry, conforming to the usual 10-song within 50-minute format, whereas Dangerous was a 77-minute, 14-track compilation, which almost dared the capacity of early Nineties compact discs. Consequently, the record was released as a double album in vinyl.

The album was initially released in a large box with a picture of Jackson's eyes, which folded open to reveal the normal cover (painted by pop surrealist Mark Ryden), in pop-up card, with the CD and booklet in the bottom. Dangerous was greatly anticipated, as shown by an incident at the Los Angeles International Airport, where a group of armed robbers stole 30,000 copies before its official release
Music awards

American Music Awards:

* Best Pop/Rock Album, "Dangerous"
* Best Soul/R&B Single, "Remember The Time"
* Special International Artist Award for record sales and humanitarian efforts around the world

BMI Awards:

* Two of the Most Performed Songs of the Year, "Black or White" and "Remember The Time"

Grammy Awards: Living Legend Award Guinness Book Of World Records:

* 25th Silver Anniversary Entertainer of the Year Award
* Outstanding Music Video, "Black or White"

Soul Train Awards:

* Best R&B Single, "Remember The Time"
* Best R&B Album, "Dangerous"

World Music Awards:

* Best Selling American Artist
* World's Best Selling Pop Artis
Track listing
Dangerous
# Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Jam" René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley 5:39
2. "Why You Wanna Trip on Me" Riley, Bernard Belle 5:24
3. "In the Closet" Jackson, Riley, rap lyrics by Vashawn 6:31
4. "She Drives Me Wild" Jackson, Riley, rap lyrics by Aquil Davidson 3:41
5. "Remember the Time" Riley, Jackson, Belle 4:00
6. "Can't Let Her Get Away" Jackson, Riley 4:58
7. "Heal the World" Jackson 6:24
8. "Black or White" (feat. Slash on guitar) Jackson, rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell 4:15
9. "Who Is It" Jackson 6:34
10. "Give In to Me" (feat. Slash on guitar) Jackson, Bottrell 5:29
11. "Will You Be There" Jackson 7:40
12. "Keep the Faith" Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, Jackson 5:57
13. "Gone Too Soon" Larry Grossman, Buz Kohan 3:26
14. "Dangerous" Jackson, Bottrell, Riley 6:59

[edit] Singles

1. October 1991 - "Black or White" U.S. #1 / UK #1
2. January 1992 - "Remember the Time" U.S. #3 / UK #3
3. April 1992 - "In the Closet" U.S. #6 / UK #8
4. July 1992 (U.S.); September 1992 (UK) - "Jam" U.S. #26 / UK #12
5. August 1992 (Europe); February 1993 (U.S.) - "Who Is It" U.S. #14 / UK #10
6. October 1992 - "Heal the World" U.S. #27 / UK #2
7. February 1993 - "Give In to Me" UK #2 (Europe only single)
8. May 1993 - "Will You Be There" U.S. #7 / UK #8
9. November 1993 - "Gone Too Soon" UK #33 (UK only single)
Released November 26, 1991
Recorded June 25, 1990 - October 29, 1991
Genre R&B, club/dance, dance-pop, urban, Pop rock, new jack swing[1]
Length 76:58
Label Epic
EK-45400
Producer Michael Jackson
Teddy Riley
Bill Bottrell

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9- HIStory (1995) (one disc greatest hits album, one disc new studio album)

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (often abbreviated to HIStory) is a double album by Michael Jackson, released on June 20, 1995, and is Jackson's ninth album. The first disc, named "HIStory Begins" consists of a selection of Jackson's greatest hits from the singer's past fifteen years, while the second, named "HIStory Continues" features new songs, with the exception of "Come Together", which was recorded in 1987.

HIStory has been cited as the best-selling multiple disc album ever released, with worldwide sales of 20 million (40 million in terms of units). It is the top grossing album of Jackson's career behind Thriller. The album won one Grammy for Best Music Video - Short Form for Scream. The first disc of greatest hits was reissued in 2001 as a single disc under the name Greatest Hits: HIStory, Vol. 1.
Recording

Recording started in September 1994 and would carry through the early spring of 1995. Jackson wrote the majority of the songs attacking the press for "scandalizing" him and gave messages to fans to not "feed into the tabloids". One of the songs included "Scream", a duet between Michael and sister Janet, who had agreed to do a duet with her brother after she felt that she "had made it to the top" and she didn't fear that she'd "had to ride Michael's coattails". Other songs that attacked the tabloids included "Tabloid Junkie" and "This Time Around". The Michael and Janet duet was the first of several tunes Jackson produced with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis ("2 Bad", "HIStory", "Tabloid Junkie") but not without additional help from the likes of Dallas Austin ("This Time Around"), R. Kelly (the lone ballad, "You Are Not Alone"), Charles Chaplin ("Smile") and Jackson himself ("They Don't Care About Us", "Earth Song", "Stranger in Moscow", "D.S.", "Money", "Little Susie" with Jackson-arranged variation of Maurice Duruflé's Requiem as prelude). Jackson, in fact, dominated the production of the album though not fully incorporating serious issues into his music including racism, the ecology and his own personal travails ("D.S.", in particular, was an attack on the district attorney of Jackson's case, Thomas Sneddon, in which he is heard singing in the chorus despite the lyrics reading "Dom Sheldon", possibly used to escape a lawsuit). Like on previous albums, Jackson wanted to feature guest stars. Other than his sister Janet, rapper The Notorious B.I.G. put down a rap verse in "This Time Around", soul group Boyz II Men sung background vocals on "HIStory" and basketball star and sometime rapper Shaquille O'Neal put down a verse on "2 Bad". While fourteen of the songs were new recordings, Jackson included an older recording of his cover of The Beatles' "Come Together", which he had recorded during the Bad era. The version included on the album is an early fade of the original version.

HIStory was originally to be called "Decade", which would include several previous Jackson hits and several new songs from the later part of his career. This was shelved and HIStory was eventually expanded into a two-disc set.
Track listing

All songs written and composed by Michael Jackson, except where noted.
HIStory Begins (Disc 1)
# Title Writer(s) Featured artist Length
1. "Billie Jean" 4:54
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel" 4:57
3. "Black or White" Jackson; Bill Bottrell 4:15
4. "Rock with You" Rod Temperton 3:40
5. "She's out of My Life" Tom Bahler 3:38
6. "Bad" 4:07
7. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" duet with Siedah Garrett 4:12
8. "Man in the Mirror" Glen Ballard; Siedah Garrett 5:19
9. "Thriller" Temperton 5:57
10. "Beat It" 4:18
11. "The Girl is Mine" duet with Paul McCartney 3:41
12. "Remember the Time" Teddy Riley; Jackson; Bernard Belle 4:00
13. "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" 6:02
14. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" 6:02
15. "Heal the World" 6:24
HIStory Continues (Disc 2)
# Title Writer(s) Featured artist Length
1. "Scream" Harris; Lewis; Jackson; Jackson duet with Janet Jackson 4:38
2. "They Don't Care About Us" 4:44
3. "Stranger In Moscow" 5:44
4. "This Time Around" Rene Moore; Dallas Austin; Bruce Swedien; Jackson; Wallace rap by The Notorious B.I.G. 4:20
5. "Earth Song" 6:46
6. "D.S." Guitarsolo by Slash 4:49
7. "Money" 4:41
8. "Come Together" Lennon/McCartney 4:02
9. "You Are Not Alone" R. Kelly 5:45
10. "Childhood (Theme from "Free Willy 2")" 4:28
11. "Tabloid Junkie" Harris; Lewis; Jackson 4:32
12. "2 Bad" Harris; Lewis; Jackson; O'Neal Rap by Shaquille O'Neal 4:49
13. "HIStory" Harris; Lewis; Jackson 6:37
14. "Little Susie" 6:13
15. "Smile" Chaplin 4:56
Released June 20, 1995
Recorded 1978–1995
Genre R&B, dance, dance-pop, urban, Pop rock, new jack swing, funk[1]
Length Disc one: 71:38
Disc two: 77:07
Label Epic
EK-59000
Producer Michael Jackson,
James Harris,
Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis, Dallas Austin, David Foster, Bill Bottrell, R. Kelly,
Teddy Riley

10- Invincible (2001)

Invincible is the tenth and final studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released by Epic Records on October 30, 2001, six years after Jackson's 1995 double disc studio album HIStory, and the first featuring all new tracks since Dangerous in 1991. The album art, an image of Jackson's face, is available in five different colors - red, green, orange, blue and silver. To date, Invincible has sold 8 million copies worldwide.
Production

The album was to be the first release featuring all new tracks since Dangerous in 1991.[2] In addition to production being handled by contemporary artists such as Rodney Jerkins, R. Kelly and former Jodeci member DeVante Swing, Hip Hop producer Dr. Dre was asked to produce, but declined.[3]
Track listing
Invincible
# Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Unbreakable" (Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.; background vocals by Brandy Norwood) Jackson, Daniels, Jerkis, Payne, Smith, Wallace 6:26
2. "Heartbreaker" Jackson, Jerkins, Jerkins III, Daniels, Mischke, Gregg 5:09
3. "Invincible" Jackson, Daniels, Gregg, Jerkins, Jerkins 4:46
4. "Break of Dawn" Jackson, Dr. Freeze 5:32
5. "Heaven Can Wait" Jackson, Riley, Heard, Smith, Beal, Laues, Quiller 4:49
6. "You Rock My World" (Introductory skit featuring Chris Tucker) Jackson, Daniels, Jerkins, Jerkins, Payne 5:39
7. "Butterflies" (Featuring Marsha Ambrosius) Harris, Ambrosius 4:40
8. "Speechless" Jackson 3:18
9. "2000 Watts" Jackson, Riley, Gibson, Henson 4:24
10. "You Are My Life" Jackson, Babyface, Sager, McClain 4:33
11. "Privacy" (Guitarsolo by Slash) Jackson, Belle, Daniels, Jerkins, Jerkins 5:05
12. "Don't Walk Away" Jackson, Riley, Stites, Vertelney 4:24
13. "Cry" (also titled Cry (We Can Change The World)) R. Kelly 5:00
14. "The Lost Children" Jackson 4:00
15. "Whatever Happens" (Guitar by Carlos Santana) Jackson, Riley, Quay, Williams 4:56
16. "Threatened" (contains snippets from Rod Serling) Jackson, Jerkins, Jerkins III, Daniels 4:18
77:08
Released October 30, 2001
Recorded October 1997 – June 2001
Genre Contemporary R&B, Pop Rock, dance-pop, adult contemporary, urban[1]
Length 77:08
Label Epic
EK-69400
Producer Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, R. Kelly, Dr. Freeze

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Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch is up for auction next week?

2009-06-26T07:10:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is up for auction next week. Bearings has gained access to the ranch, and has posted the images below.

As an aside, I personally believe Jackson is innocent of all charges. I speak as someone who has been on Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. It’s a bit disconcerting to think that I stand in solidarity with Geraldo Rivera, but what can ya do?

Many images I am not posting, out of respect for Jackson’s privacy. What I do post are places that were largely seen by the public (or at least by hordes of kids who count it a privilege to have been on “the Ranch.”) Whether or not you believe he’s innocent, one can still appreciate the beauty of Jackson’s vision in creating such a place. None of us should ever lose our sense of wonder and amazement at the world, and I think Jackson truly wanted children to have this, largely because he never had it as a child himself.

Without further ado, here are the photos.

The train station at Neverland Ranch, taken on Kodak T-Max 100 speed film. Taken using a Tachihara large format field camera.

The ferris wheel - What I would give to have a ride on this puppy.

The classic, 50-foot carousel. Each horse and character seemed to be unique.

The bumper car tent.

Statues near the front gate with aspen behind.

The Neverland clock at the main train station. I believe the time was accurate.

Ride designed exclusively for Michael Jackson. These were the controls for the bumper cars.

The front gate of Neverland Ranch.

A lithograph of Michael Jackson with children at the front gate.

More pictures at: http://www.terrastories.com/bearings/albums/album/72157603558879859/Neverland.html

Michael Jackson children Pictures

2009-06-25T16:27:00.000-07:00

It would be pointless trying to judge a family resemblance, given that the man they're supposed to take after doesn't even look like himself any more.

But celebrity watchers still believe that these children are the offspring of Michael Jackson.

The blue-eyed blonde sauntering along on the left of the main picture, clad in white jacket and jeans, is apparently his daughter Paris Katherine, nine.

The handsome fellow following her in a Mickey Mouse cap is ten-year-old Prince Michael.

And the little imp grinning out from beneath a hoodie on the far left, despite the best efforts of his nanny to keep him hidden, is thought to be their five-yearold brother Prince Michael II - known as Blanket.

Few outside the family and their staff have seen the faces of the children. The star has gone to great lengths to conceal their appearance in public, with scarves and shawls.

Had it not been for 49-year-old Jackson attempting another "incognito" outfit as the family stepped out in Las Vegas, they might have gone unnoticed.

He appeared in a scruffy green anorak with the hood pulled down low, large dark glasses and a scarf across the lower half of his face.

The outfit was relatively subdued, compared to some of the bizarre clothes he has worn in recent years.

He was seen covering his face with sticking plasters in Las Vegas last Christmas, an abaya - a concealing Arab woman's garment - in Bahrain and a large floppy hat, blouse and high heels in St Tropez.

The group had been attending ventriloquist Ronn Lucas's show at the Luxor Hotel in the gambling mecca.

The family have become nomads since the singer's trial over allegations of child abuse in May 2005.

Although he was cleared, he was humiliated by revelations about his private life and became more reclusive than ever, leaving his Californian home to drift from one country to the next with his children in tow.

He is also said to be £170million in debt.

Friends insist he is a good father, despite dangling Blanket over the balcony of his Berlin hotel five years ago to gasps from the crowd below.

One friend said: "He spends all his time making sure the children are happy. Michael is a big kid himself and plays silly games with them. He does not let them out of his sight."

The two elder children do bear some resemblance to their mother Debbie Rowe, who Jackson married in 1996.

Rowe, his second wife after Lisa Marie Presley, was a dermatologist's nurse.

When they divorced three years later she apparently gave the singer custody as "a gift".

Blanket was born to an unnamed surrogate mother. The paternity of all three children has been questioned in the past.

Parenthood: Jackson pictured at around the same age as his elder son. Debbie Rowe (right) is the mother of his first two children

Michael Jackson has died At 50 years

2009-06-25T15:32:00.000-07:00

We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
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Hollywood celebrities shared fond memories of "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett

2009-06-25T13:15:00.000-07:00

Numerous Hollywood celebrities shared fond memories of "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett on Thursday after she died of cancer at the age of Following are some of those reactions.And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels.She was incredibly brave, and God will be welcoming her with open arms.Ryan O'Neal, her long-time companion and father of their son, Redmond O'Neal, said in a statement: "After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away.John Forsythe, who co-starred with Fawcett in "Charlie's Angels," said in a statement: "Though I did not know her well, Farrah left an indelible mark on me and the public during her one-year reign on 'Charlie's Angels.She fought a tremendous battle against a terrible disease.Cheryl Ladd, an actress who replaced Fawcett on "Charlie's Angels," said in a statement: "I'm terribly sad about Farrah's passing.Oscar winner Robert Duvall, who co-starred with Fawcett in 1997 movie "The Apostle," said in a statement: "Farrah had an outstanding talent, better than most feature film actresses that I've seen.

Lee Majors, an actor who was married to Fawcett from 1973 to 1982, told celebrity news outlet Entertainment Tonight: "My wife, Faith, and I were saddened to hear of Farrah's passing.Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world.Jaclyn Smith, Fawcett's co-star in 1970s television show "Charlie's Angels," said in a statement: "Farrah had courage, she had strength and she had faith.Alana Stewart, her friend and ex-wife of rocker Rod Stewart, said in a statement: "For 30 years Farrah was much more than a friend, she was my sister, and although I will miss her terribly, I know in my heart that she will always be there as that angel on the shoulder of everyone who loved her.She was an angel on Earth and now an angel forever.She was great to work with and will be missed.She put up a gallant fight against her unforgiving disease, and I send my deepest sympathies and prayers to her family and friends.

Lindsay Lohan's Topless Twitter Picture

2009-06-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

Lindsay Lohan grabbed the web's attention recently when she posted a topless photo of herself on Twitter, with her blonde hair draped down over her breasts.

"Old Photos. I'm THAT bored" revealed the star in the caption. She also said that the pic was snapped during her Fornarina photo shoot.

Lohan capped off a bizarre night by posting the image. According to the New York Post's gossip column PageSix, she was acting erratically at The Box, a club in New York.

A source tells the publication, "She came in at 4.30am and went to a VIP room where she immediately climbed a stripper pole. A little later, she walked up to a tall, handsome guy and asked him a question. When he said he didn't know the answer, she lost it and started yelling and cursing and flying around the room. She was not acting normally."

Miley Cyrus Poses In Sexy Twitter Pictures,

2009-06-23T17:58:00.000-07:00

Miley Cyrus has flirted with controversial photography again: Adam Shankman, the producer of her upcoming film The Last Song, posted photos of her straddling a chair and pushing herself up against him. Full-size photos below!

Defending his decision to post the photos, he says, "Miley is a sweet angel who works tirelessly and endlessly, and is allowed to have fun in the make up room! Seriously! Lighten up or no more behind the scenes pics! She's like my angel little sister."

It's not the first time Cyrus has come under fire for taking controversial pictures. She posed semi-nude for a Annie Leibovitz photoshoot, posted images of herself flashing her underwear; and in February, she was forced to apologize for taking snaps in which she and her friends appeared to mock Asians by pulling on their eyes.

Caught On Tape: Perez Hilton Calls Hip Hop Artist will.i.am

2009-06-23T13:56:00.000-07:00

A grainy video tape of the now infamous controversial alleged fight between celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, has appeared on the Internet.

In the video, which was obtained by celebrity gossip site TMZ, Perez Hilton can be seen clearly talking to the Black Eyed Peas who are in the darkness of the video.

“Come on, we had a beautiful night…,” a woman’s voice says in the video which could be either Fergie or a female bystander.

Then moments later Perez Hilton can be heard shouting to will.i.am, “You’re not a f-cking artist, you’re a f-cking f-ggot,” as a bystander began shouting “yo Perez, that’s Perez!”

Mayer And Perez on Twitter

2009-06-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Right before going to bed last night, Perez Hilton and John Mayer shared a heated exchange on, well, Twitter of course.

"From the heart," Mayer writes to Perez, "what you experienced these last 24 hrs is a profound lack of control. You can't blog the world, my friend."

The argument consisted of over a dozen saucy back-and-forth posts. Perez tirelessly defends his honor while Mayer suggests better ways Perez could have handled the situation with Will.I.Am, going as far as to cite rules of the Israeli martial art, Krav Maga.

Here's a taste:
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Rumour Miley Cyrus Sex Tape Leaked

2009-06-22T06:52:00.000-07:00

Another Celebrity Sex Tape is leaked and this time its none other than the ‘Hannah Montana‘ star, Miley Cyrus. The genuinity of this tape is yet to be verified, however its confirmed from the photo that its none other than Miley herself.

The other person most probably her boy friend is in the tape but not clear from the photo as who he is. Its also unknown who leaked this tape as just a few weeks back Miley split with her boyfriend, Justin.

Miley seems to be a great sucker and she is performing one such act in this photo.

Details of this tape and photo is yet to be verified as its also unknown that whether his photo is photoshoped or not.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

2009-06-22T05:37:00.001-07:00

Happy Father’s Day! Your chosen “father” is none other than President Barack Obama! To see pictures of the President and his daughters Malia,10, and Sasha,8, getting some ice-cream treats a day before Father’s Day

Rihanna And Chris Brown Leaked

2009-06-21T05:09:00.000-07:00

Three photos of Rihanna and Chris Brown’s happiest moment have been unveiled. The pics are believed to be taken when they still became a couple. In a black and white photo, Rihanna, who wears big sunglasses, is seen cuddling to Chris.

Then, in two other photos, the couple is seen lying on a bed. The 21-year-old songstress is photographed trying to kiss her boyfriend in a shot. In another pic, Chris is snapped kissing the Barbados-born singer on her neck.

This isn’t the first time photos of Rihanna and Chris Brown being published. Earlier this month, a number of her nude pictures, showed her exposing her bottoms and breasts, were leaked online. Chris was also featured in one pic, wearing pink panties on his head. All the photos allegedly were taken in the bedroom and bathroom of a hotel, where the couple previously stayed.

In related news, Rihanna’s attorney Donal Etra confirmed that the “Umbrella” singer will testify as a witness against her estranged boyfriend in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 22. Brown was charged with felony battery and making criminal threats for beating her on February 8, just hours before their scheduled performance at 2009 Grammy Awards.

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Mike Tyson Marries Lakiha Spicer

2009-06-21T05:07:00.000-07:00

Mike Tyson marries Lakiha Spicer, the mother of his daughter who is dead after treadmill accident. It is often said that in the most difficult tests, love, or break, or is increasing. This is a wonderful Picture of the couple.

For Mike Tyson, it seems he has never liked Lakiha Spicer, the mother of his baby daughter who died accidentally 15 days ago. Last Saturday the couple was married in a small chapel in Las Vegas with little ones.

Our wish for the happy couple!

Rihanna’s Testimony Will Not Be TV

2009-06-21T05:05:00.001-07:00

I know that we are all hoping to see Rihanna testify against Christ Brown on June 22, 2009 but Ezoox.Com has just learned that we will all have to read about it after its over.Television cameras won’t be present in the courthouse when Rihanna takes the witness stand at a preliminary hearing for Chris Brown’s assault trial on June 22nd, CNN reports. A court spokesperson said yesterday that Los Angeles Criminal Court Judge Patricia Schnegg opted to deny media requests to allow cameras into the courtroom for Rihanna’s testimony. No explanation was given for the ruling. A sketch artist will be allowed to draw the hearing, however.

After failing numerous times to postpone Monday’s hearing to avoid having Rihanna air potentially damaging details regarding the February 8th incident, Chris Brown’s legal team, led by lawyer Mark Geragos, will reportedly seek a plea agreement by next Monday to prevent Rihanna’s testimony. Rihanna’s lawyer Donald Etra previously said he cleared out his client’s calendar for this month to ensure that the “Umbrella” singer would be able to cooperate with the prosecution. “She will definitely comply with the subpoena and any court order,” Etra said.

There is definitely more about this situation then we currently know. If Chris Brown does not plea bargain and Rihanna testifies, there is a great chance we learn something new that will have us shocked.Either way, he is a women beater and should not get off easy. Who thinks that Chris Brown should go to jail?

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Kelis Is Broke

2009-06-19T01:59:00.001-07:00

Kelis just filed financials with the courts to prove the point that she is broke (yeah right) and to try to get support and baby expenses from soon to be ex husband Nas.

Kelis says from 11/08 to 4/09, her average monthly income was $21,616. Hardly poor, but way less than what she and Nas were pulling in while she was with him.

Kelis, who is ready to give birth, has some pretty hefty expenses — $80,831 a month … way more than she says she makes.

Kelis says she hasn’t toured in a year and most of her income comes from her concerts.

Kelis says she spends $14,861 on her mortgage. Her nanny costs $3,500 a month. She spends $15,000 a month on entertainment, gifts and vacations — not too shabby. And she says it cost $175 to have the “baby rug dry cleaned.”

And there’s this … Kelis says she wants to buy “storage to bank the baby’s blood when he is born. The banking is the collection and storage of the stem cells found in the baby’s umbilical cord.” It’s used to treat 70 life-threatening diseases. It all costs $$$

Timberlake is Cheating on Jessica Biel

2009-06-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

Rumors of infidelity have plagued Justin Timberlake for months now, and being spotted sucking face with someone other than Jessica Biel at a New York nightclub by a Twittering Lindsay Lohan isn’t going to help matters. Nine MSN says

Celebrity blogger Poison Ivy first spotted JT and [an] unknown girl, reporting on their site: “Spotted a very intoxicated JT at Avenue nightclub in New York’s Chelsea district Monday night, kissing, holding hands and canoodling with an unknown brunette in a white hat.”

Next thing you know, Lindsay Lohan, [who] just happened to be at the same nightclub, was on the case! She posted a pic of the place on her Twitter with the caption, “So dark- where’s jb cheater?”

Let’s not jump to conclusions here. For all we know, that “JB” stands for Jim Beam. It is Lindsay Lohan we’re talking about, you know.

Brad and Angelina’s gift

2009-06-19T01:17:00.001-07:00

They may be super-rich stars, but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie never stop giving back. The celeb power couple granted $1 million to help displaced people in Pakistan in support of the U.N. Refugee Agency. Angelina, a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2001, has visited the war-torn country three times. "You go to these places, and you realize what life's really about and what people are really going through," the actress has said of her experience working with world refugees. "These people are my heroes."

Miley Cyrus: Savannah Sweetheart

2009-06-19T01:16:00.003-07:00

Hard at work on her latest project, Miley Cyrus was spotted popping in and out of her trailer on the set of “The Last Song” in Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday (June 17).

Joined by co-star Liam Hemsworth, the “Hannah Montana” starlet started production on the upcoming Disney film earlier this week.

Rihanna Sex Tape Leaked

2009-06-15T00:25:00.000-07:00

Rihanna may be featured in a sex-tape that has been leaked online. What's more, the video is reportedly just a hint of what is to come - with a full sex-tape being released soon.

The video goes for 13 seconds and features Paris Hilton-esque night vision footage and shows a woman who looks like a version of Rihanna from a couple of years ago.

The man in the video is not visible, so it's impossible to know whether or not it's her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Rumours of a sex-tape between the pair have been swirling for the last few months.

The person who made the video claims that more footage will be released on June 22.

Click here to view the video. WARNING: NSFW

Mindy Mc McCready’s (country music star) sexy video tape

2009-06-14T23:47:00.000-07:00

At finally, Mindy Mc McCready’s (country music star) sexy video tape is release. Mindy McCready has been through some problems over the years, and here is one more possible down for her to add to the list – it is being report that McCready has a sex tape.

What is in this video tape is not release. The releasing date of this video tape is still unknown at this time, as is who manage the distribution; however, different sources will have established the tape exist, and that it will be released.

Music star Melinda Gayle McCready came to fame in country music in the mid of -‘90s by most popular and hits like the Top 10 "Ten Thousand Angels" and country chart No. 1 "Guys Do It All the Time." The fair-haired, sassy singer from Florida becomes a hero preferred and made rumor columns.

McCready was busy to actor Dean Cain for a while before finally split. She hit headline in 2005, because of her ex-boyfriend, Billy McKnight, was under arrest and charged with attempt kill after thrashing and pungent the singer. McCready also approved on a decade long matter with baseball game star Roger Clemens.

However, she is one of the popular music Hollywood stars. Many song of her become popular in middle of 1990. Since there is no official refutation, could there actually be a Mindy McCready sex tape balanced around anywhere.

Tahiry - Behind the Scenes of TahiryTV Shoot

2009-06-14T04:29:00.000-07:00

For all the Tahiry fans out there (like us…) here are a couple of videos from Tahiry for her new venture TahiryTV.

Usher Officially Divorce From Wife Tameka

2009-06-13T00:41:00.000-07:00

Usher has filed for divorce from his wife of 2 years Tameka Raymond in Fulton County, Georgia.The filing was made immediately before the office closed - to avoid media attention

Tameka and Usher have 2 children together, Usher Raymond V, 18 months, and Naviyd, 6 months.

SEX TAPE OF DUSTIN LANCE BLACK.

2009-06-13T00:15:00.000-07:00

Dustin Lance Black, the OSCAR winning writer of MILK's screenplay, has another credit to add to his list: A sex tape.
Photos (NSFW, duh) and alleged stills from the video showing Black having sex with another hot dude have been leaked, with the video allegedly being shopped around to the highest bidder.

As these things go, even gay blogs join the chorus of 'How stupid' and in this particular case 'How dare he be fucked by this guy bareback, he's supposed to be a role model'. WTF??? First of all, none of us know anything about the circumstances the tape was made in. Also, the shame really lies with the person shopping around the tape to get their 15 minutes of fame on the back - literally - of someone famous and last but not least if the photos are anything to go by, Dustin really has nothing to be ashamed of. I've seen FAR worse on XTube.

Rihanna and Chris Stay Apart at NBA Finals

2009-06-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

Making for quite the interesting situation, Rihanna and ex lover Chris Brown were both in attendance for Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Orlando on Thursday night (June 11).

While a source told People magazine that the former couple “requested to sit together,” the pair ended up grabbing courtside seats apart from one another for the evening’s entertainment before making their way to separate lounges as the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead with an overtime win.
The basketball outing follows a recent subpoena for Rihanna to appear at the preliminary hearing in the assault case against Brown, scheduled to take place on June 22 in Los Angeles.

The Barbadian beauty’s lawyer told press, “She will answer any lawfully posed questions by the district attorney and defense counsel. She is always willing to do what she is lawfully required to do.”

Lil Wayne, Rick Ross - (Behind The Scenes) Video

2009-06-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Behind the scenes at Mack 10’s video shoot for the music video ‘So Sharp’ featuring Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. Mack 10 talks about his upcoming album ‘Soft White’, working with Lil Wayne, Akon, Red Cafe, and others.

Jazze Pha, Glasses Malone and more speak.

Jay-Z To Release “Blueprint 3″ On September 11

2009-06-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

"D.O.A." is just a taste of what we’re getting from Jay’s forthcoming Blueprint 3 LP which is due on September 11. Jay described it as timeless opus.

"New classic," he said of the album before revealing a producer in addition to Kanye West was working on the album as well. "Kanye is doing a bulk of the production. [Longtime Jay-Z collaborator Timbaland] got some incredible records on there. I’m still working on it because I got a little time and it can only get better."

Hov explained that his goal is to further push the boundaries of his culture.

"The challenge of how far hip-hop can go," he said of his inspiration. "When I walk in the room, I represent hip-hop. … All the things I can do when representing hip-hop, that’s what moves me."

Source: MTV

HIP HOP’S HOTTEST HONEYS- Suzi Q

2009-06-12T05:24:00.000-07:00

SmartenUp does it again, and blesses us with Suzi Q, a voluptuous asian who looks like she’s taken more than her fair share of trips to see the Butt Lady. But um, we can’t knock the hustle.

Heidi Montag gets Pose for Playboy Magazine’s September Issue

2009-06-12T00:50:00.000-07:00

Heidi Montag
(Heidi Pratt) has posed for the September issue of Playboy Magazine, People has confirmed.

Heidy Montag, who has been all over the Celebrity gossip blogs lately because of the on again, off again drama with the reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here,’ then being rushed to hospital in Costa Rica for an ulcer, will adorn the pages of the September issue of Playboy.

A source told People:

“There is nudity. It’s tasteful - she had a lot of fun with it.”

Now all she needs to round up her career are a divorce or two and a secret sex tape of her to show up on the internet.

Janet Jackson at London airport!

2009-06-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

Here are some new snaps of Janet Jackson arriving at London airport. The 43-year-old singer is currently working on her eleventh studio album with long time collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

Jan looks good, but as usual her outfit is a bit off. I think it's the stripper ankle boots not matching the head to toe denim that's wrong. She's never been that stylish though so I'm only shocked at when she has a great outfit on and than a bad one. Anyways I hear that her new album is coming along nicely but it'll probably be a while before we see anything. Thanks to the ybf for these pics.

Taraji POSING NUDE FOR IN STYLE MAGAZINE

2009-06-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

So this is what its come to, Taraji? POSING NUDE FOR IN STYLE MAGAZINE? Look at her butt crack, y'all.... looks like it smells like - BUTT!

Usher leaving Tameka!!!

2009-06-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Is this tameka without her wig or what...oops thats Akon, but damn she does look like him!

Tameka is just as blinded about the divorce as we are. She even had to reached out to TMZ in regards to the rumors to see if it was true! She admitted that she hadn't spoken to Usher in "a few days". What kind of husband goes a few days without talking to the mother of his 2 kids.
The shocking news comes just four months after Tameka Foster suffered cardiac arrest during cosmetic surgery in Brazil. Usher has been seen prancing around town without his wedding ring on. They say its because he is making another "Confessions" type of album telling all about his life and the new album is entitled "MONSTER" and thats supposedly refering to Tameka. I am anxious to buy this monster album!!!

At the time, Usher, who flew to be by her side, insisted he had no idea his wife was there for the procedure, what kind of marriage is this?!?!.
A source close to the couple says, "Usher's primary concern is for his children. He is a great father and just wants to do what is right for them."
The couple has two kids together, Usher Raymond V, 18 months, and Naviyd, six months.

I'm sorry y'all but this marriage is over. Maybe he filed in another court outside of Atlanta to avoid paparazzi attention. These rumors are 100% true this time according to my sources and we will find out exactly whats going on tomorrow so stay tuned

Prince Albert II and Kim Kardashian

2009-06-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

Kim Kardashian must have a busy schedule jetsetting around the world.

Just today, Kimmy was spotted in Monaco with mom Kris Jenner hanging out with Prince Albert II of Monaco at the royal palace during the 49th annual Monte-Carlo TV Festival.

We all know Prince Albert likes to hang out with celebrities, but to actually have invited the Kardashians?

Guess he’s a fan of US “reality” shows.

What’s next, the Prince hanging out with Denise Richards?

Ha!

[Image via Abaca USA.]

Carrie Prejean Fired

2009-06-11T15:36:00.001-07:00

Donald Trump fired Carrie Prejean as Miss California
for not performing her duties under the contract she signed. Trump said:

"I told Carrie she needed to get back to work and honor her contract with the Miss California USA Organization, and I gave her the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t look like it is going to happen. Carrie is a beautiful young woman and I wish her well as she pursues her other interests."

Prejean told Access Hollywood:

"It is just because of my answer I think. None of this would be happening right now if I had just said,’Yeah gays should get married.’"

"I was just talking to my lawyer, and I just got a phone call from you and I’ve gotten some text messages
saying ’Hey, is this really true?’ and I said, ’True about what?’ and they said, ’That you’ve been fired.’ And I started to laugh because everyone’s been cooperating and everyone’s been getting along so well."

"This is the first that I’ve heard of it. This is funny to me. I have no idea what’s going on."

Did Prejean really believe Trump would just let her stay on the payroll when she wasn’t doing her job?

The gay activist and Miss California USA Executive Director Keith Lewis said:

"This was a decision based solely on contract violations, including Ms. Prejean’s unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organization."

"After our press conference in New York, we had hoped we would be able to forge a better working relationship. However, since that time it has become abundantly clear that Carrie is unwilling to fulfill her obligations under our contract and work together."

We believe Lewis. Prejean was given a chance to prove herself, and she proved she wasn’t going to be a team player. Prejean knew everyone was looking for a reason to fire her without legal recourse, and she gave it to them. She has only herself to blame.

Shanna Moakler resigned when Trump decided to keep Prejean, but now Moakler is begging to be rehired.

Michael Jackson sued for $20 million

2009-06-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson is being sued for $20 million.

The 'Thriller' singer has been accused of a breaching a contract his manager signed last November with AllGood Entertainment, which promised the star would participate in a reunion concert with the Jackson 5 before any solo tours.

However, he has since signed a deal with AEG Live to perform a 50-date residency at London's O2 arena, which starts next month, and now AllGood are suing for damages.

A statement released by the company read: "This is a case where the little guy followed the rules and was pushed aside by industry giants AEG and the Jacksons for the promise of bigger money and movies."

The company claims Jackson and his manager Frank Dileo "secretly teamed up with AEG" and booked the UK shows even though they knew it was in violation of his contract.

They added: "Dileo and the Jacksons must be held accountable for violating AllGood's rights under a contract which was signed two full months prior to AEG's O2 London agreement."

AllGood wants to prevent Jackson from "producing, performing and promoting" his London 'This Is It' shows at any time.

The Jackson 5 reunion concert is tentatively scheduled to take place on July 3 2010.

(C) BANG Media International

"BUCKEEY" POSE FOR BLACK MENS MAGAZINE

2009-06-11T03:18:00.000-07:00

Peep these new photos of Flavor of Love Girl, Shay "Buckeey" Johnson latest photo shoot for Black Mens Magazine July issue.

This is definitely some good quality 100% beef eye-candy for the fellas but, after seeing her partake in that famous released sex-tape, I will pass! In the words of Flavor-Flav, Buckeey be Bucking! Peep more photos below.

R&B singer Nivea is pregnant with Lil Wayne’s baby

2009-06-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

Celebrity photog FreddyO claims R&B singer Nivea is pregnant with Lil Wayne’s baby
. Ironically, love is richer the second time around for Nivea and Wayne, who were previously engaged. After their breakup in 2003, Nivea married and had three children with hip-hop producer The Dream. They divorced last year.

In a statement to BlackCelebKids.com, Freddy says: “I would like to be the first to send my congratulations to [Nivea] and her baby daddy soon-to- be husband Wayne. The two are said to be marrying within the next few months. Hummmm I wonder about that. Wayne will also be having a child with the one and only Ms. Lauren London who is also pregnant by him . WOW…. I wonder what they said when they both found out about each other…”

Weezy needs to stop dropping his seed in all of these women. The Grammy-winning is also “allegedly” expecting a baby with actress Lauren London, who is due to deliver later this year.

In addition, Wayne has two other children: ten-year-old daughter Reginae Carter, with his high school sweetheart Antonia “Toya” Johnson, and a son Dwayne Carter III, who was born on October 22, 2008 — that child’s mother remains unidentified.

MILEY Cyrus has split from boyfriend Justin Gaston.

2009-06-09T20:45:00.000-07:00

MILEY Cyrus has split from boyfriend Justin Gaston.
The actress and the underwear model, who have been dating since last year, have apparently ended their romance and have been Tweeting about their heartbreak.

Giving an indication of how she’s feeling, Miley, 16, wrote on her Twitter page: "'my heart is in two... and its all because of you.' a song i am starting to write :) ... why does saying good-bye hurt so much? (sic)"

While Justin, 21, wrote: "Haven't been this miserable in a looong time...How many tears are in* there? They've gotta run out soon right? (sic)"

Miley recently revealed she and Justin would be spending time apart as she worked on the new Hannah Montana TV series as well as going on tour in September.

She said: "He's got his own thing going on. But I am just continuing to work hard and definitely have the whole tour going on and my clothing line and the movie."

The singer-and-actress recently spoke of her admiration for Justin.

She said: "The best thing that's happened to me in a long, long time has been meeting Justin, because he's the most respectful and selfless person I've ever known.

Kelis Denies Sex Tape

2009-06-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

According to Mrs. Jones’ publicist Tracy Nguyen, the woman on the tape is NOT Kelis and all claims and rumors supporting that are false!

”We’ve been able to verify that it’s not Kelis featured in that tape and a lawsuit for defamation of character is being filed."

Come on people. I think we all know Kelis has too much class to make a tape like that!

Judges to allow Madonna's Mercy adoption

2009-06-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

Madonna has reportedly been successful in her bid to adopt Mercy James from Malawi.

The singer has managed to persuade three judges to allow her to adopt the Malawian orphan in an appeal case, according to The Sun.

Two have already submitted reports recommending the adoption take place and the third is said to be 'in complete unison with them'.

Madonna has spent the last two years trying to adopt the three-year-old, and her bid was blocked by a court in March.

But her lawyer Alan Chinula is said to have delivered her the good news this week.

The ruling is set to be announced next Sunday at Malawi's Supreme Court of Appeal.

A source told the publication: 'The paperwork is being typed up now.

'All recommendations are in favour of the adoption taking place. Mercy should start packing her bags. She's off to America.'

A friend of Madonna's described her as 'ecstatic', adding: 'She made a promise that she wouldn't give up on Mercy and, believe me, she could move mountains when she's this determined.'

Tila Tequila Is "Not Currently Pregnant"

2009-06-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Tila Tequila is taking a shot at rumors... that she may or may not have started herself.

A month after reportedly posting on Twitter that she was pregnant and wanted the baby daddy to "step up," the bisexual reality star took to her MySpace Celebrity page to say, rather cryptically, that she is not currently with child. (Or maybe we should've known that already since she deleted the late-night tweets that indicated otherwise.)

"First of all....the PREGNANCY rumors....the point is...maybe I was pregnant, or maybe I wasn't pregnant. I think that is something very personal but I'm going to clear that up now and say that I am not currently pregnant," Tequila writes. "So there you go! Let's move on now! NEXT!"

In an accompanying video, Tequila says she realized she needed to address the pregnancy talk after her friends started asking her questions. She then offers a vocabulary lesson by explaining the meaning of the word "hearsay" as a way to debunk the buzz.

"I just want you to know that hearsay equals rumors, and rumors equal hearsay equals not true," Tequila says. "It's just somebody getting a piece of information and then adding onto that piece of information and then adding on their own opinions."

She says in closing: "Don't be mad because I outsmarted you, haters!"

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Madonna - Miles Away Music Video

2009-06-06T15:51:00.001-07:00

Check out Madonna's new music video for her single "Miles Away". The track is from Madonna's eleventh studio album "Hard Candy".

DJ Drama, DJ Skee And R. Kelly - The Demo Tape

2009-06-06T14:54:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:
01. intro
02. Kelly's 12 play
03. Club 2 bedroom
04. Disrespect my shorty f/Plies
05. Every girl
06. Best I ever had
07. Bangin the headboard
08. P.U.S.S.Y. cry
09. Love lockdown
10. Supa man f/ Oj da juiceman
11. Turning me on
12. Swag on
13. Supa Dupa man
14. Birthday sex
15. Tip the waiter
16. Makin' me wanna f/ Akon
17. Move
18. Chopped & Screwed

Britney Spears - The Circus Tour : Full Intro

2009-06-06T14:18:00.001-07:00

Britney Spears’ “Circus” tour features celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton in the opening scene. We didn’t know just how crazy that would look and unless you saw the concert for yourself, you wouldn’t either. Until now, that is.

We’ve just seen the footage from the opening of the concert and it’s definitely a three ring circus, for sure.

I’m going to stick by an original statement that I made when the first heard the news of Hilton’s participation in the video: Britney did this to him on purpose to make him look stupid for all of the negative press he’s given her over the years.

Check out the video below:

What do you think? Is he as fierce as he gives himself credit for?

Blues legend Koko Taylor has died at the age of 80

2009-06-05T00:14:00.000-07:00

Complications from a gastrointestinal surgery were the cause of death.

Taylor, born Cora Walton, hailed from Tennessee and moved to to Chicago with virtually nothing when she was 24. She was interested in music from an early age and was nicknamed Koko because of her extreme love of chocolate.

Last month Taylor won her 29th Blues Music Award and performed for the crowd. She was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1997 and has won a myriad of other awards, including a Grammy.

Taylor was born Cora Walton and picked up the nickname “Koko” because of her love of chocolate as a child.

She is survived by her husband Hays Harris, daughter Joyce Threatt, and grandchildren, great grandchildren.

[CNN]

Angelina Jolie Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List

2009-06-05T00:11:00.001-07:00

Angelina Jolie was ranked number one on Forbest Top 100 celebrities list. Angelina beat out the wonderous Oprah Winfrey and man-in-crime Brad Pitt for the top spot. Forbes bases it’s selection on a myriad of factors. Angelina was a shoe-in due to all her very lucrative $27 million movie-making year (Kung Fu Panda, Wanted, Salt) in addition to all the publicity surrounding her relationship with Pitt, birth of twins and philanthropic work.
more Angelina photos after the hop…

As Forbes.com (via yahoo!) states, this is the first time Oprah Winfrey has sunk to second place. Oprah normally has the top spot on lock down, and while she beat out Jolie as far as money (Winfrey raked in $275 million) but was outshined by Angie due to the dwindling numbers of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

The top five: Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Beyonce and Tiger Woods.