Michael Jackson has blasted claims he was too busy to appear at the Black Entertainment Television awards, branding the allegations "false and defamatory."
The singer was asked to appear at the B.E.T. ceremony in Los Angeles on June 26 to perform a special "Thriller" album tribute and to present his mentor Diana Ross with a Lifetime Achievement Award -- but news agencies claimed Jackson was "too incapacitated to appear."
Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain says the information "being disseminated in the media with regards to Mr. Jackson's invitation is false. We cannot understand why anyone affiliated with the program would deliberately misrepresent the facts or attempt to defame Mr. Jackson.
"Mr. Jackson spoke personally to B.E.T. CEO Debra Lee regarding his invitation to attend the ceremony. Mr. Jackson respects B.E.T. and was one of the first recording artists to demand that his record company cooperate with, at the time, a newly established network."
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Janet Jackson Plumps Up!
Singer Janet Jackson, sister of the famous Michael Jackson, spent Independence Day in Miami. She was there with her boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, who seems to be making her quite happy.
The photographs of the couple reveal that they spent Independence Day enjoying themselves, but that is not the only insight they provide. These days, prettyish Janet is struggling with excess kilos. it is hard to say how and when this happened because, other than singing, Janet also used to dance, and she has never looked quite as filled out as she does now.
Are Losers really the winners?
First Clay Aiken, now Daughtry. He might have been fourth in the eyes of 2006 American Idol voters, but Chris Daughtry is the top dog in album sales.
The bald rocker's self-titled debut is the top-selling album of the first half of 2007, according to new data from Nielsen SoundScan, having sold 1.7 million albums so far. Daughtry is the fastest-selling rock debut in the 16-year history of the Billboard album chart's sales-tracking system and the fifth best-selling digital release of all time. (Michael Jackson is First)
Daughtry bested the year's other contenders, with Norah Jones' Not Too Late, Akon's Konvicted, and Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight ranking behind him.
Carrie Underwood, who won American Idol in 2004, nabbed the top-selling country album and the fifth best-selling album overall with 1.1 million copies of Some Hearts sold.
The period's total sales figures continued their downward slide, with a total of 229.8 million albums sold in the US between January 1 and July 1, a 15 percent year-over-year drop. But digital track sales continued to rise, jumping 49 percent to 417.3 million songs sold digitally so far this year.
Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape" was tops among digital singles, selling 1.8 million so far. The next-closest seller is "Cupid's Chokehold" by Gym Class Heroes followed by Maroon 5's "Makes Me Wonder" and Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race."
The bald rocker's self-titled debut is the top-selling album of the first half of 2007, according to new data from Nielsen SoundScan, having sold 1.7 million albums so far. Daughtry is the fastest-selling rock debut in the 16-year history of the Billboard album chart's sales-tracking system and the fifth best-selling digital release of all time. (Michael Jackson is First)
Daughtry bested the year's other contenders, with Norah Jones' Not Too Late, Akon's Konvicted, and Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight ranking behind him.
Carrie Underwood, who won American Idol in 2004, nabbed the top-selling country album and the fifth best-selling album overall with 1.1 million copies of Some Hearts sold.
The period's total sales figures continued their downward slide, with a total of 229.8 million albums sold in the US between January 1 and July 1, a 15 percent year-over-year drop. But digital track sales continued to rise, jumping 49 percent to 417.3 million songs sold digitally so far this year.
Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape" was tops among digital singles, selling 1.8 million so far. The next-closest seller is "Cupid's Chokehold" by Gym Class Heroes followed by Maroon 5's "Makes Me Wonder" and Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race."
Britney Spears says sorry for being a crazy bitch!
LOS ANGELES: Pop princess BRITNEY SPEARS yesterday apologised for attacking a photographer's car with an umbrella earlier this year, saying the outburst was part of her preparation for a movie role.
Spears claimed the attack on a paparazzo' car in February, which took place after a visit to her estranged husband KEVIN FEDERLINE's house, occurred as she attempted to get into character for an unsuccessful audition.
"I apologise to the pap for a stunt that was done four months ago regarding an umbrella," Spears, 25, wrote in a message on her website.
"I was preparing my character for a role in a movie where the husband never plays his part so they switch places accidentally.
"I take all my roles very seriously and got a little carried away. Unfortunately I didn't get the part." Spears attack came during a period where she was rarely out of the tabloid headlines, shaving her head, getting two new tattoos and partying hard in Los Angeles.
Spears claimed the attack on a paparazzo' car in February, which took place after a visit to her estranged husband KEVIN FEDERLINE's house, occurred as she attempted to get into character for an unsuccessful audition.
"I apologise to the pap for a stunt that was done four months ago regarding an umbrella," Spears, 25, wrote in a message on her website.
"I was preparing my character for a role in a movie where the husband never plays his part so they switch places accidentally.
"I take all my roles very seriously and got a little carried away. Unfortunately I didn't get the part." Spears attack came during a period where she was rarely out of the tabloid headlines, shaving her head, getting two new tattoos and partying hard in Los Angeles.
Does R&B Star "USHER" need to confess something?
Usher confirmed his engagement earlier and his fiancée Tameka Foster has been photographed recently with a diamond ring on her finger and Usher said he could be walking down the aisle before the end of the year. They also have officially announced that they are expecting their first child this fall. So where is Tameka in photos snapped by Splash Online?
Usher Stepping Out With Mystery Woman?
The photo agency has the R&B star Usher was spotted leaving Hollywood hot spot ‘Area’ with an unidentified woman last night. The woman who was not his pregnant fiancé Tameka Foster held his hand as they left the club, a report on the website notes.
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Usher and the mystery woman were reportedly seen getting their groove on inside the club, but as Usher walked out club security tried to hide his face. So - the question is did Splash Exclusively catch Usher being a naughty boy, or was it quite simply something and nothing.
Usher Stepping Out With Mystery Woman?
The photo agency has the R&B star Usher was spotted leaving Hollywood hot spot ‘Area’ with an unidentified woman last night. The woman who was not his pregnant fiancé Tameka Foster held his hand as they left the club, a report on the website notes.
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Usher and the mystery woman were reportedly seen getting their groove on inside the club, but as Usher walked out club security tried to hide his face. So - the question is did Splash Exclusively catch Usher being a naughty boy, or was it quite simply something and nothing.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Rosie O'Donnell auditioned for Price is Right
It wasn't all talk about Rosie O'Donnell replacing Bob Barker on The Price is Right. TMZ reports today that Rosie O'Donnell actually came on down and auditioned for the legendary game show and it wasn't simply a matter of meetings and discussions. Rosie O'Donnell gave a twenty-minute standup routine in Los Angeles on Saturday, as a part of the Human Rights Coalition's True Colors tour and revealed that she auditioned for The Price is Right. Rosie O'Donnel joked (or was it?) that she didn't get the job because the outspoken host, who got her hand slapped a few times for political views on The View, said in her audition, "Don't forget to spay and neuter your Republicans."
Rosie O'Donnell is currently touring the country with the True Colors tour, created by Cyndi Lauper to raise awareness of issues and discrimination faced by gays and lesbians. Besides the twenty-minute set by Rosie O'Donnell, the True Colors tour featured Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, and others.
It might have all been a stand-up routine, as a source at CBS tells TMZ that, according to their knowledge, Rosie O'Donnell never auditioned for The Price is Right and didn't film any test shows, which is what The View host claimed. If anyone has any footage of Rosie O'Donnell introducing Plinko, send it our way.
So, what happens to Rosie O'Donnell now? Since leaving The View after a much-publicized fight with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck in May, Rosie O'Donnell hasn't exactly left the spotlight at all. She posts on her blog regularly and remains almost as outspoken as if she was still on TV, leading many to believe that she'll strike while the iron is hot and have a new show before you can say "The price is wrong." We'll keep you updated on the latest Rosie O'Donnell happenings and let you know if anything else is revealed as the True Colors tour moves across the country.
Other participants in the tour include Margaret Cho, The Cliks, and The Dresden Dolls. After the recent show in San Jose, critic Jim Harrington wrote in The Mercury News, "In all, it turned out to be a very fun night for fans. But it was also an evening in which the message was heard even more clearly than the music."
TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT YOU REALLY REALLY WANT!
It's true, it's damn true. And I don't care, but Posh, Baby, Scary, Ginger, and Sporty are getting back together for a tour after 7 years apart. Scary just had a baby by the way which she claims is Eddie Murphy's.
Tour Dates
Los Angeles - December 7
Las Vegas - December 8
New York - December 11
London - December 15
Koln - December 20
Madrid - December 23
Beijing - January 10
Hong Kong - January 12
Sydney - January 17
Cape Town - January 20
Buenos Aires - January 24
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