Michael Jackson’s former guitarist Orianthi Panagaris is getting ready to release an album, and not a moment too soon.
The guitarist, who was planning on releasing an album after her O2 concerts with Michael Jackson, has moved up the release date of her album. The album, titled, “Believe” is set for release the day before “This Is It” hits theaters, on October 27, 2009.
I wouldn’t call it opportunistic, however, because her concerts with Michael aren’t exactly happening. She’s an extraordinary guitarist, so I hope her album does well.
In a recent interview, she talks about playing for Michael, …read more

According to Michael Jackson’s former Rabbi, Madonna was madly in love with Michael, and was even jealous of him.

Michael and Madonna had befriended each other in the 1990s and even dated for a hot minute, but his friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach is saying that Michael thought she was madly in love with him.
He said that Michael told him, “I think she likes shock value and she knows how to push buttons on people. I think she was sincerely in love with me and I was not in love with her. She did a lot of crazy …read more

According to the Mirror, Michael Jackson recorded a special song for his planned concert tour for “This Is It”. Upon his passing, the song was set aside, but now producers are remixing the track to promote the “This Is It” movie.

The purported title of the secret song has not yet been released, but it’s set to become a huge hit.
A source said, “It sounds awesome. The size and scope of the orchestra hasn’t been seen since Ray Charles recorded ‘Georgia.’ Everyone expects a huge hit. But they’re worried about it getting out – they’ve …read more

When Jermaine Jackson announced the headliners for the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, he must not have checked with the performers first.

So far, Chris Brown and Mary J. Blige have said they won’t be the entertainment for the evening. Now, another one bites the dust.
Natalie Cole has said that she will not be in attendance for the tribute concert because she has a previous engagement with the Dalai Lama in Memphis.
All three performers still appear on the Tribute Concert’s website. What was Jermaine thinking to announce all of these entertainers just to have most of them …read more

Just yesterday, Jermaine Jackson announced his list of headliners for the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna. And now, not only has Chris Brown pulled out of the show, Mary J. Blige is following suit.

Jermaine just announced the list of entertainers who would be at the tribute concert yesterday:
He commented that they’ll have a few surprises planned for the concert, along with having Angela Bassett present and Sister Sledge performing.
When a TMZ cameraman caught up with Mary and her entourage and asked whether or not they were excited for the tribute concert, they had no idea what …read more

Jermaine Jackson announced the list of performers for the Vienna Michael Jackson tribute concert, and Chris Brown’s name was on the list. Given that he was a huge fan of Michael’s and credited him with jumpstarting his career, it would seem a fitting tribute.

Chris’ rep has dashed any plans that the singer would be performing for the September 26th show, saying, “Chris is not confirmed to perform or participate in any capacity for this show.”
He would have to have the trip okay’ed by a judge, considering he’s on probation for the next five years. Considering his …read more

Who knew?!??
Apparently Audrina Patridge is not the biggest fan of Heidi Montag’s singing, but then again, who is???

While on the promotion circuit for her new movie, “Sorority Row”, Audrina felt the need to take a stab at Heidi’s singing career.
She said, “I feel like Heidi, you know, she’s doing it for fun, where a lot of singers and people, they work their ass off, and they actually have amazing voices and they can really sing and perform, and I feel like a lot of people don’t get to experience what Heidi has, going on in front of a …read more

After a long wait, we’ve just learned that Michael Jackson is finally being laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

It was rumored since his death that the family were going to have him buried at Neverland. After the custody and estate issues have died down somewhat, the family is able to deal with his burial.
The family are buying him at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, after filing the paperwork associated with the burial.
Jermain Jackson wanted Michael to be buried at Neverland, but Katherine disagreed.
A source said, “The word we are getting is the family has at last …read more

Ummm…This is kind of disturbing. Firstly, executive producer on set of the Pepsi commercial in 1984, Ralph Cohen, was the first to nab Michael with his jacket to extinguish the flames that were charring his scalp and hair. While Michael Jackson was being taken to the hospital, Cohen stuck his charred hair in his Armani jacket.

Fast forward to now. Cohen has sold the hair and the jacket to a collector. Portions of the hair were kept by the collector, while another portion was sent to LifeGem, where they intend on using it to make their high …read more

Since her brother Michael’s untimely passing, Janet Jackson has offered to step up and care for Prince Michael, Paris, and Prince Michael II.

Katherine Jackson was appointed the children’s legal guardian as per Michael’s wishes, but Janet is offering to care for them if they wish.
She said, “I’ll step forward and I will raise them if this is what they want.”
So what time would this leave for her once vibrant music career? Stay tuned as details become available.
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