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will.i.am: Daft Punk sound like Michael Jackson
22 Apr 2013
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will.i.am likes the new Daft Punk song because it reminds him of Michael Jackson. The 'This Is Love' hitmaker was one of the producers who worked with the late 'Bad' star shortly before his passing in 2009, and says he can see Michael's influence on…
The 1975's ode to Michael Jackson
7 Mar 2013
Music gossip
The 1975's album will be an "ode to cassette tapes and Michael Jackson posters." The indie foursome are planning to incorporate all their different influences from across their lives into their debut album when it comes out later this year. The…
Michael Jackson highest earning dead musician
2 Nov 2012
Music gossip
Michael Jackson earned more than any other dead musician in the 2012. The 'Thriller' star, who passed away in 2009, made $145 million to top the chart - calculated for the year running October 2011 to October 2012 - beating Elvis Presley into the…
David Gest shows his snake to Kim Woodburn on Hotel GB
2 Oct 2012
TV Gossip
David Gest caused chaos when he stayed at 'Hotel GB' by bringing a python and a lizard with him. The television producer gave Kim Woodburn - who is a cleaner on the Channel 4 reality show - a shock when he asked her to take care of his pet eight-foot…
Muse explore electronica and funk
28 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Muse were inspired by Prince on 'The 2nd Law'. The British rock legends have embraced electronic music as well as funk on their new album, taking them back to their very earliest influences. Drummer Dominic Howard said: "Yep, funk! What are we…
Motown stars perform for David Gest
27 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
David Gest is bringing together a galaxy of Motown stars for a live concert spectacular. The promoter has organised several of the biggest names in soul, including Percy Sledge, Martha Reeves and Candi Staton, for a four-night show at The Royal Court…
Spike Lee: Bad 25 was good pressure
25 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Spike Lee couldn't let people down with his Michael Jackson documentary. The filmmaker has been working on 'Bad 25' - which examines the making of the late King of Pop's classic 1987 album - and was excited by the challenge of living up to the…
Billy Corgan pals with Paris
21 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Billy Corgan has made friends with Paris Jackson. The Smashing Pumpkins singer was impressed with the 14-year-old's hand painted version of his cover from the band's 2007 album 'Zeitgeist', and offered her free tickets to see them play. After…
Michael Jackson's Bad his 'definitive expression'
19 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Michael Jackson's band think 'Bad' is his most "definitive expression". Three members of the late singer's team - keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, guitarist Jon Clark, and choreographer Vince Patterson - spoke about the affect the album had on his…
Stevie Wonder wanted Amy Winehouse duet
3 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Stevie Wonder had planned an "amazing" duet with Amy Winehouse. The 'Superstition' hitmaker - who was friends with late stars Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston - wanted to work with the British singer but she passed away before they had…
Michael Jackson wanted Bad to beat Thriller
21 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Michael Jackson was "determined" 'Bad' would outsell 'Thriller'. The late King of Pop - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in 2009 - was "very self-motivated" and even pinned up signs around his house to urge himself to work harder on the iconic…
X Factor bosses want holograms on show?
4 Aug 2012
TV Gossip
'X Factor' bosses want to bring back dead stars as holograms on the show. Producers on the ITV talent show - judged by Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger - are keen to use likenesses of Michael Jackson and Amy…
Will.i.am 'intimidated' by U2
4 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Will.i.am was "intimidated" by U2. The Black Eyed Peas star has produced a whole host of high-profile artists' work but was incredibly nervous about being in the studio with the 'One' hitmakers. He said: "I recorded for a month with U2. Even…
Justin Bieber's tour inspired by Michael Jackson
3 Aug 2012
Music Gossip
Justin Bieber's 'Believe' tour will be inspired by Michael Jackson. The 18-year-old singer is preparing for his latest concert series and his manager Scooter Braun revealed Justin has been studying the late King of Pop's moves. Scooter told MTV…
Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary in post-production
10 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Spike Lee is in the final stages of completing a Michael Jackson documentary. The legendary filmmaker is in the latter part of post-production on the project, which will focus on the story of the late singer's 'Bad' album, world tour and videos to…
Justin Bieber's paternity song inspired by Jackson
30 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
Justin Bieber's song about Mariah Yeater was inspired by Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. The 'Baby' hitmaker has composed a tune for his latest album about fan Mariah's false claims he fathered her baby last year and Justin says it was inspired by…
Justin Bieber inspired by Jackson
20 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
Justin Bieber's 'Die in Your Arms' was inspired by Michael Jackson. The Canadian singer worked with legendary hitmaker Rodney Jerkins - who produced Michael's 'You Rock My World' - on the song, and watched a video of the late performer to get him…
Kerry Katona to be turned into a lady
17 Jun 2012
TV Gossip
Kerry Katona is set to be turned into a refined lady for a new documentary. The outspoken TV personality - who is famed for her outrageous behaviour - will star in a new fall-on-the-wall comedy in which she will take etiquette lessons from David…
New Michael Jackson song is released
7 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
A previously unheard Michael Jackson song has been released. 'Don't Be Messin' Around' was not deemed good enough by Michael to feature on his 1987 album 'Bad', but is being made available as part of the album's re-release, and goes on sale as the…
Michael Jackson's Bad to get 25th anniversary release
21 May 2012
Music Gossip
Michael Jackson's groundbreaking 'Bad' album will be re-released to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The iconic record is to be accompanied by a number of never- before-heard demos recorded by the late singer - who passed away from acute Propofol…
Usher happy to be part of Bieber's success
17 May 2012
Music Gossip
Justin Bieber's rise to fame reminds Usher of his own career. The 'Climax' singer is a mentor to the 'Baby' hitmaker and revealed he loves being involved in 18-year-old Justin's career because it brings back memories of when he was first starting…
Freddie Mercury to appear on stage as an 'optical illusion'
11 May 2012
Music Gossip
Freddie Mercury is to appear on stage as an "optical illusion." The late Queen front man - who passed away in 1991 - will seem to perform for an audience at musical 'We Will Rock You', which is based on the band's music, to mark the tenth…
David Gest and Patsy Palmer to have magic birthday party
9 May 2012
TV Gossip
David Gest and Patsy Palmer are celebrating their birthdays together with a magic-themed party on Friday night (11.05.12). The producer and the 'EastEnders' actress - who are close friends - will celebrate turning 59 and 40 respectively at a 'Music…
Adele outsells Michael Jackson
4 May 2012
Music Gossip
Adele's '21' has now outsold Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in the UK. The 'Rolling In The Deep' hitmaker's second album - which was released in January 2011 - has sold 4,274,300 copies in Britain, more than 500 more than the late singer's 1982 classic…
Will.i.am compares Cheryl Cole to Michael Jackson
16 Apr 2012
Music Gossip
Will.i.am believes Cheryl Cole is similar to Michael Jackson. The Black Eyed Peas star - who manages the Girls Aloud singer - thinks Cheryl is as much as a perfectionist as the late 'Thriller' hitmaker, and claims her upcoming third solo album will…
